Multi-Aperture Imaging Systems

摘要

An example dual imaging system includes a first imaging system that further includes a first image sensor; a first aperture that defines, at least in part, a field of view of the first imaging system; and a first reflector comprising an opening. The first reflector faces the first aperture. The first imaging system further includes a second reflector that faces the first reflector. The second reflector is located between the first aperture and the first reflector. The first image sensor, the first aperture, the first reflector, and the second reflector are all arranged around a common optical axis. The system further includes a second imaging system arranged substantially within the first imaging system. The second imaging system includes a second image sensor, and a second aperture that defines, at least in part, a field of view of the second imaging system.

主权项

1. A system comprising:
(i) a first imaging system comprising:
a first image sensor;a first aperture that defines, at least in part, a field of view of the first imaging system;a first reflector comprising an opening, wherein the first reflector faces the first aperture;a second reflector that faces the first reflector, wherein the second reflector is located between the first aperture and the first reflector, and wherein the first image sensor, the first aperture, the first reflector, and the second reflector are all arranged around a common optical axis; and (ii) a second imaging system arranged substantially within the first imaging system, wherein the second imaging system comprises:
a second image sensor; anda second aperture that defines, at least in part, a field of view of the second imaging system, wherein the field of view of the first imaging system is wider than the field of view of the second imaging system, wherein the second aperture and the second image sensor are arranged around the common optical axis, and wherein the second reflector is located between the first reflector and the second image sensor and between the first reflector and the second aperture, such that the field of view of the first imaging system and the field of view of the second imaging system are both substantially centered on the common optical axis.