Thin Observation Module by Bound Optics (TOMBO): Concept and Experimental Verification

A compact image-capturing system called TOMBO (an acronym for thin observation module by bound optics) is presented in which the compound-eye imaging system is utilized to achieve a thin optical configuration. The captured multiple images are processed to retrieve the image of the target object. For...

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Published inApplied optics (2004) Vol. 40; no. 11; p. 1806
Main Authors Tanida, J, Kumagai, T, Yamada, K, Miyatake, S, Ishida, K, Morimoto, T, Kondou, N, Miyazaki, D, Ichioka, Y
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published United States 10.04.2001
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Summary:A compact image-capturing system called TOMBO (an acronym for thin observation module by bound optics) is presented in which the compound-eye imaging system is utilized to achieve a thin optical configuration. The captured multiple images are processed to retrieve the image of the target object. For image retrieval, two kinds of processing method are considered: image sampling and backprojection. Computer simulations and preliminary experiments were executed on an evaluation system to verify the principles of the system and to clarify the issues related to its implementation.
ISSN:1559-128X
DOI:10.1364/ao.40.001806