What is real-object imaging device?

Question

I don't want to mention the company, but I've found on their website that they developped a 840k-piksel real-object imaging device...Is there anyobdy here who could possibly explain to me what it means? Pleeaaasseee!

Answer 1

Well, it's easy to find the entry you found, once it is spelled right.
In this case a real-object imaging is one that produces a real image (as opposed to a virtual image) that can be further processed in optics. Typically, a virtual image is one that appears behind the surface of the optics and can be seen by the eye in certain locations, but can not magnified, projected, etc. Many holograms are virtual.
An alternative use of the phrase (without the 840K pixel) is to use X-rays or CAT scan technology to examine an item and then use computers to produce a 3D looking image that matches the object, so turning a box turns the image of the inside to match.
The device you mention was released in 2000, so there are similar items around.