An apparatus for capturing images. In one embodiment, the apparatus comprises: a coded lens array including a plurality of lenses arranged in a coded pattern and with opaque material blocking array elements that do not contain lenses; and a light-sensitive semiconductor sensor coupled to the coded lens...http://www.google.de/patents/US20090167922?utm_source=gb-gplus-sharePatent US20090167922 - Apparatus and method for capturing still images and video using coded lens imaging techniques
