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Wavy Lenses Extend Depth of Field in Digital Imaging

Posted by CmdrTaco on from the optimize-this dept.

genegeek writes "On Feb 25 CDM Optics was awarded a patent for a new digital imaging system utilizing "Wavefront Coding" that produces images with 10-fold the depth of field of conventional lenses. The image itself is blurred until processed. Image examples are here."

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  1. /.tted by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Offtopic

    wow, no comments, down already
    must be some kind of record...

  2. fp by skilljoy · · Score: -1, Offtopic

    FIrst post?

  3. Just try to remember... by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Offtopic

    ... there is no spoon.

  4. Re:the front part of a spoon is a convex mirror by Jethro+On+Deathrow · · Score: -1, Offtopic

    The front is concave, the back is convex. The part that holds food is the front.

  5. Wavy lenses? That's nothing. by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Offtopic
    What about Wavy Gravy?

    How about a shout out from the hippy geeks!