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Signal generator for raster type scanners

US4100408A · kind A · utility

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6Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateMar 2, 1977
Grant dateJul 11, 1978
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Expiry dateMar 2, 1997

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04N2201/04746
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A signal generating apparatus driven by the reference beam of an image scanning system is disclosed. The apparatus includes an apertured codeplate across which the reference beam sweeps, light from the beam triggering a photodetector to produce a signal pulse output. A grating is inserted into the beam path to split the reference beam into a plurality of spaced apart beams effective to offset blockage or irregularity of one or more of the codeplate apertures.

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