Communication terminal comprising a multi-directional camera
CA 2549950 C · Owner: Tct Mobile Limited · Inventors: Vermeglio, Laurent; Beune, Olivier; Durand, Gilles
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The invention relates to a communication terminal comprising a multidirectional image acquisition system (1'') said image acquisition system , (1'') consisting of: image capture means (3'') at least one optical lens , (2'') and reflection means (4'') which provide the image to the image capture means (3''). According to the invention the reflection means (4'') are , mounted such as to rotate around the optical axis of the image capture means (3''). The invention is characterised in that the reflection means (4'') are located on the optical path between the optical lens (2'') and the image capture means (3).
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- Filed December 17, 2004 and granted May 27, 2014. A Canadian patent filed from October 1, 1989 lasts 20 years from filing, so its term ended December 17, 2024.
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