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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jan. 26, 2016
Filed:
Aug. 22, 2012
Charles Cameron Abnet, Waltham, MA (US);
Daniel Leibovich Feldkhun, Boulder, CO (US);
Michael Stephen Mermelstein, Cambridge, MA (US);
Charles Cameron Abnet, Waltham, MA (US);
Daniel Leibovich Feldkhun, Boulder, CO (US);
Michael Stephen Mermelstein, Cambridge, MA (US);
Cascade Microtech, Inc., Beaverton, OR (US);
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.