The present invention provides a camera system having a compound array of imaging sensors disposed in a retinal configuration. The system preferably comprises a concave housing. A first imaging sensor is centrally disposed along the housing. At least one secondary imaging sensor is disposed along th
The present invention provides a camera system having a compound array of imaging sensors disposed in a retinal configuration. The system preferably comprises a concave housing. A first imaging sensor is centrally disposed along the housing. At least one secondary imaging sensor is disposed along the housing, adjacent to the first imaging sensor. The focal axis of the second imaging sensor, in the preferred embodiment, intersects with the focal axis of the first imaging sensor within an intersection area.
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1. A compound camera system for producing an image of a target, comprising: a mount unit adaptably mountable to a vehicle, wherein the mount unit has an aperture formed in the mount unit between a first array and a second array and the target, and wherein the aperture is selected from a group consis
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A compound camera system for producing an image of a target, comprising: a mount unit adaptably mountable to a vehicle, wherein the mount unit has an aperture formed in the mount unit between a first array and a second array and the target, and wherein the aperture is selected from a group consisting of a void, a screen, a window and an optical device not including a lens;the first array comprising a first imaging sensor having a first lens, disposed within the mount unit, and having a first focal axis;at least one second imaging sensor having at least a second lens, disposed within the mount unit and offset from the first imaging sensor in across track, cross-eyed fashion, and having at least a second focal axis, wherein the first and second focal axes pass through the aperture;the second array angularly disposed with respect to the first array, the second array comprising a third imaging sensor having a third lens, disposed within the mount unit, and having a third focal axis; andat least one fourth imaging sensor having at least a fourth lens, disposed within the mount and offset from the third imaging sensor in cross-eyed fashion, and having at least a third focal axis, wherein the third and fourth focal axes pass through the aperture. 2. The system of claim 1, wherein the first array has an apex; and wherein the second array is adapted to meet the apex of the first array. 3. The system of claim 2, wherein the focal axes intersect within an intersection area. 4. The system of claim 2, wherein the focal axes pass through an aperture, and wherein the aperture is selected from the group consisting of a void, a screen, a window and an optical device not including a lens. 5. The system of claim 4, wherein the focal axes intersect at an aperture. 6. The system of claim 2, wherein the focal axes intersect at a target. 7. The system of claim 2, wherein the arrays are parallel to each other. 8. The system of claim 2, wherein all imaging sensors are of similar size and shape. 9. The system of claim 2, wherein the imaging sensors are of varied size and shape. 10. The system of claim 2, wherein the imaging sensors comprise cameras. 11. The system of claim 2, wherein the imaging sensors comprise infrared sensors. 12. The system of claim 1, wherein the first imaging sensor is centrally disposed within the mount unit. 13. The system of claim 1, wherein the focal axes intersect within an intersection area. 14. The system of claim 1, wherein the focal axes intersect at the target. 15. The system of claim 1, wherein all imaging sensors are of similar size and shape. 16. The system of claim 1, wherein the imaging sensors are of varied size and shape. 17. The system of claim 1, wherein the imaging sensors comprise cameras. 18. The system of claim 1, wherein the imaging sensors comprise infrared sensors. 19. The system of claim 1, wherein the focal axes intersect within an intersection area. 20. A compound camera system for producing an image area of a target viewed through an aperture, comprising: a mount unit adaptably mountable to a vehicle, wherein the mount unit has an aperture formed in the mount unit between a first array and the target, and wherein the aperture is selected from the group consisting of a void, a screen, a window and an optical device not including a lens; andthe first array comprising at least two imaging sensors coupled to the mount unit in across track, cross-eyed fashion, each imaging sensor producing a portion of the image area, each having a focal axis passing through the aperture without using a mirror, and each imaging sensor having its own lens. 21. The system of claim 20, wherein the focal axes intersect within an intersection area. 22. The system of claim 20, wherein the focal axes intersect at the target. 23. The system of claim 20, wherein an intersection area is located along at least one focal axis and at a location from the aperture of the mount unit to before the target. 24. A compound camera system for producing an image of a target area, comprising: a mount unit adaptably mountable to a vehicle, wherein the mount unit has an aperture formed in the mount unit between a first array and the target area, and wherein the aperture is selected from a group consisting of a void, a screen, a window and an optical device not including a lens;the first array comprising a first imaging sensor having a first lens, disposed within the mount unit, and having a first focal axis; and at least one second imaging sensor having at least a second lens, disposed within the mount unit and offset from the first imaging sensor in across track, cross-eyed fashion, and having at least a second focal axis, wherein the first and second focal axes pass through the aperture without using a minor. 25. The system of claim 24, further comprising a second array angularly disposed with respect to the first array, the second array comprising a third imaging sensor having a third lens, disposed within the mount unit, and having a third focal axis; and at least one fourth imaging sensor having at least a fourth lens, disposed within the mount and offset from the third imaging sensor in cross-eyed fashion, and having at least a third focal axis, wherein the third and fourth focal axes pass through the aperture. 26. The system of claim 25, wherein the first imaging sensor is centrally disposed within the mount unit. 27. The system of claim 24, wherein the first and second arrays are parallel to each other. 28. The system of claim 24, wherein the first array is centrally coupled to the mount unit and the second array is offset from the first array and angled so that the focal points of the first array and the second array coincide on the target.
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