Patent ID: 6373642
Filing Date: 2002-04-16
Classification: G02B,G03B,G06T,G08B,H04N

Abstract:
A panoramic imaging arrangement comprising:at least a first lens block including: a convex reflective surface having a substantially vertical axis of revolution, the convex reflective surface being capable of receiving light from a 360Â° surrounding panoramic scene and reflecting the light for further manipulation; and a transparent refractive lens, having a convex outer surface, covering the convex reflective surface, the convex outer surface and the convex reflective surface bulging along the axis of revolution in substantially the same direction; and a manipulation apparatus positioned to receive light reflected by the convex reflective surface and capable of correcting at least one aberration of the light and wherein the manipulation apparatus focuses the light to create an image wherein f-theta is less than 1.