Modular image sensor array
AssigneeEastman Kodak Company
InventorsEdward Carnall, Jr., Robert L. Nielsen, Edward J. Ozimek
Life of this patent
Estimating the term…
Abstract
A modular image sensor array is disclosed which includes a plurality of tiles each of which has an image sensor mounted thereon. The tiles are mounted on a base plate such that the image sensors form a predetermined pattern. In order to precisely locate the tiles relative to each other and to provide for the replacement of defective tiles, the tiles are assembled in an interlocking pattern on the base plate. The top surface of the tiles is formed by ceramic plates, and electrical conductors for the image sensors are formed on one of the ceramic plates. A transparent cover is mounted over all of the image sensors in the array.
Claims18
A modular image sensor array comprising:
- a plurality of tiles, each of said tiles including an image sensor on a surface thereof and each of said tiles including a support and a dielectric surface on the support;
- and
- means for supporting the tiles such that said image sensors form a predetermined pattern, each of said tiles being in abutment with an adjacent tile on said supporting means and each of the tiles being configured such that the tiles form an interlocking pattern on the supporting means.
A modular image sensor array comprising:
- a plurality of tiles, each of said tiles including an image sensor on a surface thereof;
- and
- a base plate for supporting the tiles such that said image sensors form a predetermined pattern, each of said tiles being in abutment with an adjacent tile on said base plate and each of the tiles being configured such that the tiles form an interlocking pattern on the base plate.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.