Patent · US Expired

Scan module

US7281658B2 · kind B2 · utility

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13Claims
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Filing dateMar 3, 2005
Grant dateOct 16, 2007
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Expiry dateMar 3, 2025

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06K7/10683
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A mirror module, comprising a collection mirror comprising an opening and a first reflective surface lying in a first plane, and a fold mirror coupled to said collection mirror, said fold mirror comprising a second reflective surface lying in a second plane, the second plane not being parallel to the first plane. In addition, said fold mirror may extend behind said collection mirror at an angle, wherein said angle is established so that a laser impinging on said fold mirror is reflected through said opening in said collection mirror.

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