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Beam light scanning apparatus, image forming apparatus, and beam light scanning method

US7515169B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 30, 2005
Grant dateApr 7, 2009
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Expiry dateFeb 19, 2026

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  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB41J2/471
  • WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A beam light scanning apparatus capable of speeding up transfer of image data used for scan with a beam light while suppressing an increase of the parts cost. The beam light scanning apparatus includes a laser oscillator for emitting a beam light for scan, and a unit for processing and supplying image data of a target image in each line in a direction of main scan in response to a sync signal. The apparatus further includes a unit for acquiring the supplied image data after a certain time from generation of the sync signal, and a unit for controlling operation of the laser oscillator by a driving signal which is generated based on the acquired image data.

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