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Light source driving device, light scanning device and image forming apparatus

US9035988B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 23, 2008
Grant dateMay 19, 2015
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Expiry dateApr 27, 2032

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  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB41J2/473
  • WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A light source driving device which drives a plurality of light emitting parts provided in a light source to emit a plurality of light beams based on image information, includes a plurality of driving circuits configured to drive the plurality of light emitting parts. Each of the driving circuits includes a signal generation circuit that generates a modulation signal to control a light emitting intensity of the corresponding light emitting part based on the image information, a detection circuit that detects a light emitting status of the corresponding light emitting part; and a light emitting circuit that outputs a driving signal to the corresponding light emitting part to emit a light beam in accordance with the modulation signal and adjustment data obtained based on the light emitting status of at least one of the plurality of light emitting parts.

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