Abstract: A volumetric sensor assembly comprising a single strip of material that has been twisted such that light sensitive recording regions face in a plurality of directions, optics associated with each region to record a portion of the panoramic scene, and a processor to read out the signal associated with light sensitive regions input signal or power to the sensor.

Abstract: A panoramic system generally employs a panoramic input component, a processing component, and a panoramic display component. The panoramic input component a panoramic sensor assembly and/or image selectors that can be used on an individual or network basis. The processing component provides various applications such as video capture/control, image stabilization, target/feature selection, image stitching, image mosaicing, 3-D modeling/texture mapping, perspective/distortion correction and interactive game control. The panoramic display component can be embodied as a head mounted display device or system, a portable device, or a room.

Abstract: A volumetric sensor assembly comprising a single strip of material that has been twisted such that light sensitive recording regions face in a plurality of directions, optics associated with each region to record a portion of the panoramic scene, and processing means to read out the signal associated with light sensitive regions input signal or power to the sensor.

Abstract: A card display comprising a memory storage unit, an electronic paper operable to receive imagery from the memory storage unit, and a battery providing electrical power to the electronic paper and the memory unit.

Abstract: A panoramic system comprises means for obtaining a panoramic image, and means for displaying the panoramic image.

Abstract: A method of dynamic interactive region-of-interest panoramic immersive communication involves a capturing a panoramic image and a specification of a size and a location of a region-of-interest in the panoramic image.