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Laser modulating and driving device and image reproducing apparatus using the same

US7496121B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 18, 2004
Grant dateFeb 24, 2009
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Expiry dateMay 18, 2025

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04N1/40037
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A laser modulating and driving device comprises a modulation signal generating unit configured to generate a laser modulation signal consisting of a pair of small swing differential signals based on pixel data, and a driving unit configured to drive a laser according to the laser modulation signal supplied from the modulation signal generating unit.

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