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Electrostatic-writing mechanism having micromirrors to selectively direct light onto optical photoconductor mechanism

US6975339B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 31, 2003
Grant dateDec 13, 2005
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Expiry dateMay 31, 2023

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG03G15/04045
  • WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An electrostatic-writing mechanism for an image-formation device having an optical photoconductor (OPC) mechanism of one embodiment of the invention is disclosed that includes a light source and an array of micromirror devices. The light source is to emit light. The array of micromirror devices is to selectively direct the light onto the OPC mechanism in accordance with a portion of an image.

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