Extended perception system

Abstract

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.

What is claimed is: 
     
         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.