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Document imaging system using a three-dimensional relative illumination corrector

US4653901A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateApr 18, 1986
Grant dateMar 31, 1987
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Expiry dateApr 18, 2006

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG03B27/542
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A three-dimensional, relative illumination corrector is positioned in a document imaging system so as to compensate for the cos 4 illumination falloff effect at the center field angles. The corrector is positioned at either the image or the object side of the system projection lens. In a first embodiment, the corrector is a generally conical, solid body. In a second embodiment, the corrector interior is hollow to permit a higher level of on-axis illumination.

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