Light modulator using large area light sources
US5049901A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 2, 1990 |
| Grant date | Sep 17, 1991 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 2, 2010 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB41J2/471
- WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A light modulator capable of using large area light sources consists of a light source such as an arc lamp imaged on a two dimensional light valve, preferably of the deformable mirror type. The light valve is imaged onto a light sensitive material and this image is scanned along the light sensitive material. The information to be imaged on the light sensitive material is entered into the first row of the light valve and as the image of the light valve is scanned along the material, the information in the first row is transferred to subsequent rows at a direction and rate keeping the imaged data stationary relative to the exposed material. By using a large number of rows, high light collection efficiency, high resolution and high data rates can be achieved at the same time. This overcomes the low brightness limitations of large area light sources such as arc lamps and incandescent lamps.
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