FlatCam (IMAGE)

Rice University

FlatCam

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Rice University's FlatCam, thinner than a dime, is a new technology that shows promise to turn flat, curved or flexible surfaces into cameras. The device is based on a standard imaging sensor paired with a mask and decoding software.

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Jeff Fitlow/Rice University

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