Abstract: Systems and methods related to steerable fields of view are provided. In one embodiment, a system includes an image sensor configured to capture a field of view. The system further includes an optical assembly including an optical element configured to direct the field of view to the image sensor. The system further includes a logic circuit. The logic circuit may send a control signal to the optical assembly to cause rotation of the optical element about an axis associated with the image sensor to adjust the field of view. The logic circuit may send a control signal to the image sensor to cause one or more images of the object to be captured. The logic circuit may calibrate the image sensor based on the one or more images of the object. Related devices and methods are also provided.

Abstract: Various embodiments of the present disclosure may include an imaging system that includes a base module, a camera module, an interface plate, and a locking ring. The base module may be mounted on the interface plate via one or more quick release fasteners. The camera module may then be coupled to the base module and one or more blind mate connectors may allow for the camera of the camera module to quickly connector with the base module and communicate data and/or power. A locking ring may then be coupled (e.g., threaded) onto the base module over the camera module to secure the camera module to the base module.

Abstract: Various embodiments of the present disclosure may include an imaging system that includes a heating element for de-icing. The heating element may be positioned to heat a lens and the front of the housing of the imaging system. Additionally, imaging system or a portion thereof may be manufactured using a continuous molding process.

Abstract: Various embodiments of the present disclosure may include an imaging system that includes a base module, a camera module, an interface plate, and a locking ring. The base module may be mounted on the interface plate via one or more quick release fasteners. The camera module may then be coupled to the base module and one or more blind mate connectors may allow for the camera of the camera module to quickly connector with the base module and communicate data and/or power. A locking ring may then be coupled (e.g., threaded) onto the base module over the camera module to secure the camera module to the base module.

Abstract: Various embodiments of the present disclosure may include an imaging system that includes a de-icing assembly. The de-icing assembly may include a de-icing window and a window frame. The de-icing window may be constructed from Float Zone Silicon, single crystal sapphire, and/or germanium. The de-icing assembly may be coupled to a lens barrel of a camera. Heat generated by a heater element of the camera may be conducted via the housing and the lens barrel of the camera to the de-icing assembly. The heated de-icing assembly may prevent the formation of ice on the de-icing window by conducting heat to the de-icing window.

Abstract: Various embodiments of the present disclosure may include an imaging system that includes a de-icing assembly. The de-icing assembly may include a de-icing window and a window frame. The de-icing window may be constructed from Float Zone Silicon, single crystal sapphire, and/or germanium. The de-icing assembly may be coupled to a lens barrel of a camera. Heat generated by a heater element of the camera may be conducted via the housing and the lens barrel of the camera to the de-icing assembly. The heated de-icing assembly may prevent the formation of ice on the de-icing window by conducting heat to the de-icing window.