Expand this Topic clickable element to expand a topic
Skip to content
Optica Publishing Group

Bio-inspired Imaging Systems with Wide Field-of-View and Enhanced Photosensitivity

Not Accessible

Your library or personal account may give you access

Abstract

Performance of many imaging systems can be limited by their narrow field-of-view and low photosensitivity. Inspired by natural eyes, we developed two systems, which can overcome the previous obstacles and optimize the performance of the imaging systems. Mimicking dragonfly eyes, an array of microlenses is arranged on a curved surface to capture images with a wide field of view as large as 175°. Following the anatomy of elephantnose fish eye, we designed microscale reflecting concentrators that can intensify optical power on sensors and enhance photosensitivity. These bio-mimic structures offer viable solutions to significantly advance surveillance, security and night-vision cameras.

© 2017 Optical Society of America

PDF Article
More Like This
Parametric Studies on Wide Field of View Imaging Systems with Curved Image Sensors

Gil Ju Lee and Young Min Song
JTu2A.54 Frontiers in Optics (FiO) 2017

Ultra-slim, wide field-of-view single lens cameras with designs inspired by an aquatic animal

Gil Ju Lee, Min Sung Kim, Changsoon Choi, Min Seok Kim, Dae-Hyeong Kim, and Young Min Song
FTu8B.2 Frontiers in Optics (FiO) 2020

Artificial vision systems inspired by the eyes of aquatic animals

Young Min Song
JTh3E.4 CLEO: Applications and Technology (CLEO:A&T) 2023

Select as filters


Select Topics Cancel
© Copyright 2024 | Optica Publishing Group. All Rights Reserved