Method and apparatus for object viewing, observation, inspection, identification, and verification

An object viewer providing for enhanced illumination and observation of an object, comprising:

• a housing, the housing at least partially surrounding the object, and having at least one interior surface, and a first aperture through which an observer can view the object;
• a lens positioned at least one of within and adjacent to the at least one aperture and having a surface area at least substantially proportional to the at least one aperture;
• and
• and a light generator coupled to the housing, and generating a beam of light, the beam of light being reflected from the at least one interior surface.

A method for providing enhanced illumination for viewing an object, comprising the steps of:

• at least one of placing the object adjacent a housing and placing the housing adjacent the object, wherein the housing has at least one interior surface and at least one aperture, and a lens having a magnification portion positioned at least one of within and adjacent to the at least one aperture and having a surface area at least substantially proportional to the at least one aperture;
• generating a beam of light;
• and
• directing the generated beam of light to the object and to the at least one interior surface for reflection therefrom.

An object viewer providing for enhanced illumination and observation of an object, comprising:

• a housing, the housing at least partially surrounding the object, and having at least one interior surface, and a first aperture through which an observer can view the object;
• a lens positioned at least one of within and adjacent to the first aperture and having a surface area at least substantially proportional to the first aperture, wherein the lens provides a magnified view of the object;
• a holder positioned within the housing, the object positioned at least one of on and in the holder;
• and
• a light generator, the light generator coupled to the housing, and generating a beam of light, the beam of light being reflected from the at least one interior surface.