公开(公告)号：WO0208817A3

公开(公告)日：2002-04-18

申请号：PCT/GB0103251

申请日：2001-07-19

Applicant: FRIEND LEE SCOTT

Inventor： FRIEND LEE SCOTT

IPC: G02B13/06 ,  H04N13/00

CPC classification number: H04N13/0217 ,  G02B13/06 ,  G06T3/0062 ,  H04N13/0239 ,  H04N13/0246 ,  H04N13/0459 ,  H04N2013/0088

Abstract: Omnidirectional stereoscopic imaging apparatus comprises two imaging systems displaced on the same optical axis. One of the two imaging systems is larger than the other by a factor depending on a predetermined interocular distance.

Abstract translation: 全方向立体成像装置包括在同一光轴上移位的两个成像系统。 根据预定的眼间距离，两个成像系统中的一个大于另一个成像系统。

公开(公告)号：WO0219009A3

公开(公告)日：2002-07-11

申请号：PCT/GB0103892

申请日：2001-08-31

Applicant: FRIEND LEE SCOTT

Inventor： FRIEND LEE SCOTT

IPC: G02B13/06 ,  H04N5/225 ,  H04N13/00

CPC classification number: H04N13/0217 ,  G02B13/06 ,  H04N5/2254 ,  H04N13/0239 ,  H04N13/0246 ,  H04N13/0459 ,  H04N2013/0088

Abstract: The invention relates to the field of capturing panospherical image information and according to one aspect, provides an adapter, or a camera, with means to select either an omnidirectional or a normal field of view. According to another aspect, both fields of view are provided. According to a third aspect, the apparatus for capturing omnidirectional information comprises a plurality of planar reflecting surfaces arranged, for example, in a pyramid structure, to reflect light from an annular section of the scene onto a common imaging plane.

Abstract translation: 本发明涉及捕获全景图像信息的领域，并且根据一个方面，提供具有选择全向或正常视野的装置的适配器或照相机。 根据另一方面，提供了两个视场。 根据第三方面，用于捕获全方向信息的装置包括布置在例如金字塔结构中的多个平面反射表面，以将来自场景的环形部分的光反射到公共成像平面上。

公开(公告)号：WO0168540A3

公开(公告)日：2002-05-16

申请号：PCT/GB0101115

申请日：2001-03-14

Applicant: FRIEND LEE SCOTT

Inventor： FRIEND LEE SCOTT

IPC: G02B13/06 ,  G02B17/08 ,  H04N5/225 ,  H04N5/262 ,  H04N13/00

CPC classification number: H04N13/0239 ,  G02B13/06 ,  G03B17/17 ,  G03B37/04 ,  G03B37/06 ,  H04N5/2254 ,  H04N5/2259 ,  H04N5/23238 ,  H04N5/2628 ,  H04N13/0217 ,  H04N13/0246 ,  H04N13/0459 ,  H04N2013/0088

Abstract: Imaging apparatus comprising two imaging units (12) for producing images of respective scenes, each imaging unit comprising optical means for gathering light over a wide sector and directing it to image sensing means (14). The optical means of the imaging units can be back-to-back so as to encompass the imaging sensing means (14) and each unit can include a convex reflector (16) for reflecting light from a panoramic scene onto a planar reflector (18) which reflects light through a port or ports (24) in the convex reflector (16) onto a CCD array (14) within the convex reflector. Other reflecting systems include convex, concave and planar reflecting surfaces. Also disclosed are arrangements for reducing back-workings in the back-to-back fisheye lenses; a CCD with a curved image sensing surface; light shielding means; a method of generating position signals for navigating round a panoramic scene; and a device including a segmental field of view and an annular field of view which are combined to provide a panospherical image, the image output is processed to form a composite image in a flat plane.

Abstract translation: 成像设备包括用于产生各个场景的图像的两个成像单元（12），每个成像单元包括用于在宽扇区上收集光并将其引导到图像感测装置（14）的光学装置。 成像单元的光学装置可以背靠背地包围成像感测装置（14），并且每个单元可以包括用于将来自全景场景的光反射到平面反射器（18）上的凸面反射器（16） 其将光通过凸反射器（16）中的端口（24）反射到凸反射器内的CCD阵列（14）上。 其他反射系统包括凸面，凹面和平面反射面。 还公开了用于减少背对背鱼眼镜片的背部加工的装置; 具有弯曲图像感测表面的CCD; 遮光装置; 产生用于在全景场景周围导航的位置信号的方法; 以及包括节段视野和环形视野的装置，其被组合以提供平移图像，处理图像输出以在平面中形成合成图像。