MULTIPLE IMAGER VEHICLE OPTICAL SENSOR SYSTEM

摘要

An optical sensor system that includes a master lens, an optical diffuser, and a plurality of optoelectronic devices. The master lens is positioned on the vehicle to observe a field of view about the vehicle. An optical diffuser is located proximate to a focal plane of the master lens. The diffuser is configured to display an image of the field of view from the master lens. A first optoelectronic device generates a first video signal indicative of images on a first portion of the diffuser. A second optoelectronic device generates a second video signal indicative of images on a second portion of the diffuser. The optoelectronic devices may be sensitive to distinct ranges of wavelength. The second portion substantially overlaps the first portion such that the image captured by the first optoelectronic device is substantially the same as the image captured by the second optoelectronic device.

主权项

1. An optical sensor system adapted for use on a vehicle, said system comprising:
a master lens positioned on the vehicle to observe a field of view about the vehicle, said master lens characterized as defining a focal plane; an optical diffuser located proximate to the focal plane of the master lens, said diffuser configured to display an image of the field of view from the master lens; and a plurality of optoelectronic devices configured to view the diffuser, wherein said plurality of optoelectronic devices includes a first optoelectronic device operable to generate a first video signal indicative of images on a first portion of the diffuser, and a second optoelectronic device operable to generate a second video signal indicative of images on a second portion of the diffuser, wherein the second portion substantially overlaps the first portion such that the image captured by the first optoelectronic device is substantially the same as the image captured by the second optoelectronic device.