Abstract: Improved methods and systems for imaging are provided. Specifically, systems and methods for extending the range of a digital zoom are provided in which an imaging system provides continuous magnification over a plurality of interleaved optical pathways and digital zooming imagers. Systems and methods of centering an image as the field of view changes, and for masking out undesirable obstacles from a magnified image are also provided.
Type:
Application
Filed:
October 31, 2005
Publication date:
May 4, 2006
Applicant:
Umech Technologies, Co.
Inventors:
Charles Abnet, Daniel Feldkhun, Michael Mermelstein