Matching imaging data to flexographic plate surface
US8474944B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 15, 2010 |
| Grant date | Jul 2, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 27, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB41C1/04
- WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An imaging apparatus for forming an image on a flexible media includes a carriage which moves relative to the flexible media. An optical displacement sensor (ODS) is mounted on the carriage for scanning a surface of the flexible media to form scanned data wherein the scanned data represents the surface of the flexible media. A digital front end is adapted to analyze the scanned data to detect and locate defects on the flexible media. An imaging head mounted on the carriage for writing an image on the flexible media wherein the location of imaging on the flexible media is adjusted to avoid the location of the defects detected on the flexible media.
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