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Optical image recording apparatus

US5038166A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateDec 28, 1988
Grant dateAug 6, 1991
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Expiry dateDec 28, 2008

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06K15/1238
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An optical image recording apparatus includes an image holding member comprising a polymer recording layer capable of recording and holding data through heat application, thermal recording means for applying heat to the polymer recording layer, a photosensitive member, and exposure means for recording the data recorded by the recording layer by the photosensitive member. The polymer recording layer is preferably composed from a polymer liquid crystal. The polymer recording layer and the photosensitivie member can be provided in a laminated form. The data recorded on the photosensitive member may be subjected to an electrophotographic image forming process.

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