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Method and apparatus for optical dithering

US7791765B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateNov 23, 2004
Grant dateSep 7, 2010
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Expiry dateApr 1, 2027

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04N25/68
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method for optical dithering and a dither device comprising a mounting structure, a refractive optic, an optic mounting structure surrounding the optic, and one or more linear drive motors. Four linear coils are preferably employed together with a control system operating in open loop mode. The dither device and method provides double resolution to a detector receiving output therefrom. The invention can operate in a single axis or in two axes.

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