Extended perception system
This invention relates to an Extended Perception System that extends the perception of an object's surroundings. Three closely related primary sets of embodiments of this invention include: one set of embodiments is mounted on a set of one or more vehicles; a second set of embodiments is worn by a set of one or more persons and/or animals; and a third set of embodiments which can be in a location fixed with respect to terrestrial and/or other features. Improvements to head-mounted displays are disclosed.
1 . A sensor array system comprising:
an array of sensors implemented to detect electromagnetic radiation;
an array of lenses wherein at least one of said lenses creates an image on at least one of said sensors; and
the ratio of said lenses to said sensors is greater than or equal to 3:2.
2 . The sensor array system as claimed in claim 1 wherein said array of sensors is mounted on a vehicle.
3 . The sensor array system as claimed in claim 1 wherein said array of lenses is mounted on a vehicle.
4 . The sensor array system as claimed in claim 2 wherein the data from said array of sensors is displayed to an occupant of said vehicle.
5 . The sensor array system as claimed in claim 2 wherein the data from said array of sensors is displayed to an observer who is not an occupant of said vehicle.