Patent ID: 8267518
Filing Date: 2012-09-18
Classification: F41H

Abstract:
1. A system operable to effect a temporary change in a modulation transfer function (MTF) of a target imaging system, comprising: a light source operable to produce light for transient propagation onto at least a portion of the target imaging system; a power source in operative communication with the light source and configured to effect the production of light from the light source; and a transmission unit in operative communication with the light source and configured to propagate the produced light onto at least a portion of the target imaging system, wherein the propagated light is configured for absorbance by the portion of the target imaging system; the absorbance causing an increase in temperature and a change in a refractive index profile of at least the portion of the imaging system, the change in refractive index profile producing a temporary change in the MTF of the imaging system.