# Photographing Hidden Objects A Laser-Based Camera Captures Images Not in Field of View By Meghan Young | Published 2010-11-21 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/laser-based-camera References: [dvice](http://dvice.com/archives/2010/11/mit-develops-a.php) & [physorg](http://www.physorg.com/news/2010-11-laser-based-camera-corners.html) [MIT](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xar) has recently revealed that it has developed a laser-based camera that has the ability to capture images not in its field of view. Instead, it emits strong [bursts of light](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lumitwin-dl700) that ricochet off these hidden surfaces back to the camera. Although it's all very technical, this could mean huge things for news crews, military operations and more. Unfortunately, the laser-based camera is still in its testing stages. As of right now, it only yields very blurry images. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.4/10 - Popularity: 47% | Activity: 48% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Science](https://www.trendhunter.com/science) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Laser-based Imaging:** The development of laser-based cameras that capture images not in their field of view presents disruptive innovation opportunities in industries like news reporting, military operations, and surveillance. ### Where This Applies - **News Media:** The use of laser-based cameras could revolutionize news reporting by capturing images and details from hidden surfaces or areas not directly in the camera's field of view. - **Defense and Military:** Laser-based cameras could have significant applications in military operations, enabling military personnel to gather information from hidden surfaces or obscured locations. - **Surveillance:** The use of laser-based cameras in surveillance systems could enhance security by capturing images and details from areas not visible to conventional cameras. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [X-Ray Vision Headsets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xar.md) - [3D Content-Capturing Camera Lenses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/imaging-camera-lens.md) - [AI-Generated Lensless Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paragraphica.md) - [Space-Breaching Mirrorless Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/handheld-universal-lunar-camera.md) - [Optical Illusion Invisibility Boards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/invisibility-shield.md) - [Anticipating Camera Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/recordback-precatch-camera.md) - [Visual Impairment Camera Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sony-dschx99-rnv.md) - [Hyper High-Resolution Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hyper-highresolution-camera.md) - [Translucent Pocket Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clearcam.md)