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Apparatus and methods for an area scanner having an adjustable mirror and a scan mirror with scan operable to 360 degrees

US7566864B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 28, 2007
Grant dateJul 28, 2009
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Expiry dateSep 28, 2027

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG02B26/10
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Apparatus and methods for operating an area scanner having a motorless scanning mechanism provide for enhanced operation of the area scanner. In an embodiment, an area scanner includes a micro-optical-electromechanical device to direct the scan of light from an optical source over a desired area.

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