Abstract: A spatial image separator includes a separating arrangement that separates an incident image pattern into a plurality of segments. The spatial image separator additionally includes a manner of relocating and selectively recombining a set of the segments toward at least one output position. This is accomplished in a manner which preserves information content while significantly improving energy utilization.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
March 31, 1998
Date of Patent:
May 9, 2000
Assignee:
The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the Navy
Inventors:
Hal L. Levitt, Dennis W. Prather, Edward T. Gill