Spherical view imaging apparatus and method

摘要

An imaging apparatus which comprises: an axisymmetric form comprising a transparent lateral surface, a first end (6) surface, and a second end (7) surface; a first lens positioned substantially perpendicular to and concentric with the axis of the axisymmetric form to the side of the first end surface; a second lens positioned substantially perpendicular to and concentric with the axis of the axisymmetric form, to the side of the second end surface; and an image acquiring device positioned substantially coaxially with the second lens and beyond the second lens with respect to the second end surface. The imaging apparatus is a spherical view (48) imaging apparatus.