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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jan. 13, 2015
Filed:
Mar. 27, 2009
Shree K Nayar, New York, NY (US);
Fumihito Yasuma, New York, NY (US);
Tomoo Mitsunaga, Kawasaki, JP;
Shree K Nayar, New York, NY (US);
Fumihito Yasuma, New York, NY (US);
Tomoo Mitsunaga, Kawasaki, JP;
The Trustees of Columbia University in the City of New York, New York, NY (US);
Sony Corporation, Tokyo, JP;
Abstract
Generalized assorted pixel camera systems and methods are provided. In accordance with some embodiments, the generalized assorted pixel camera systems include a color filter array, where the color filter array includes a plurality of primary filters and a plurality of secondary filters. Each filter has a particular spectral response and each filter is formed on a corresponding pixel of a plurality of pixels. Each of the plurality of primary filters and the plurality of secondary filters enhances an attribute of image quality and the information obtained using the plurality of primary filters and the plurality of secondary filters is used to balance spectral resolution, dynamic range, and spatial resolution for generating an image of a plurality of image types.