Patent ID: 9402028
Filing Date: 2016-07-26
CPC Classification: G02B,H04N

Claim Text:
1. An image stabilization and tracking camera having an optical system axis, comprising: an imaging optic disposed on the optical system axis, the imaging optic adapted to receive electromagnetic radiation and configured, upon receipt thereof, to form an optic image; a primary imaging detector disposed on the optical system axis, the primary imaging detector having a field of view and configured to detect, within the field of view, images of a primary object in the optic image; a stabilization and tracking detector disposed outside of the field of view of the primary imaging detector and disposed symmetrically around the optical system axis, the stabilization and tracking detector configured to detect images of a tracking object in the optic image; an optic filter disposed between the primary imaging detector and the stabilization and tracking detector and on the optical axis, the optic filter configured to filter a portion of the optic image; an image processing and correction command control coupled to receive the images of the tracking object from the stabilization and tracking detector, the image processing and correction command control configured to detect relative movement of the tracking object and supply correction commands; an adaptive optic device coupled to receive the correction commands and configured, in response thereto, to move and thereby vary a position of the optic image; and a decoupling focal reducer disposed between the adaptive optic device and the stabilization and tracking detector and on the optical axis, the decoupling focal reducer configured to provide (i) a first focal length within the field of view of the primary imaging detector and (ii) a second focal length outside the field of view of the primary imaging detector, the second focal length different than the first focal length.