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Method of driving light emitting element array

US7385575B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 3, 2004
Grant dateJun 10, 2008
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Expiry dateApr 26, 2026

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG09G2320/0295
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

An exposure system is provided with a light emitting element array formed by a plurality of light emitting elements formed at the intersections of anodes and cathodes arranged in matrix so that a photosensitive material is exposed to an image formed on the light emitting element array. A method of driving the light emitting element array includes the steps of driving the light emitting elements in constant-current drive before and/or during an exposure period, measuring and storing in a memory means the anode voltage of each light emitting element at that time, and driving the light emitting elements in constant-voltage drive at a voltage equal to the measured anode voltage at least during beginning of the subsequent exposure periods.

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