Abstract:
An optical scanning system of a printer includes an optical scanning unit including a light source, a rotating polygonal mirror having a plurality of mirror surfaces for deflecting light emitted from the light source toward a photoreceptor web, and a driving source for driving the rotating polygonal mirror. The optical scanning system further includes a mirror, a photodetector installed to receive light scanned by the optical scanning unit to a position off the photoreceptor, and a controller for controlling a scanning start point of image data for lines by the optical scanning unit by obtaining information on addresses of mirror surfaces of the rotating polygonal mirror while counting the number of pulse signals output from the photodetector corresponding to the light received thereby, and by applying a line scanning synchronization correction time corresponding to the mirror surface address information with respect to a light receiving termination point of the pulse signal, to correct a line scanning synchronization time according to the difference in the amount of light reflected from each mirror surface of the rotating polygonal mirror.
Abstract:
An optical scanning apparatus includes a light source for radiating a light beam, an optical scanning system for deflecting the light beam from the light source and condensing the light beam on a surface to be scanned, a detecting device for detecting an image forming state of the light beam scanned by the optical scanning system, and an adjusting mechanism for adjusting the focal position of the light beam on the surface to be scanned. The detecting device includes a very low cost detecting element that can accurately detect an image forming state of the light beam scanned by the optical scanning system independently in a main scanning direction and in a sub scanning direction. While the focal position of the light beam is changed continuously or at a predetermined pitch by the adjusting mechanism, the detecting device monitors the image forming state of the light beam and detects the location and vicinity of a light beam waist position relative to a desired position on the surface to be scanned.
Abstract:
A confocal optical imaging system comprises light source means (110, 310, 410, 710), detector means (150, 160, 350, 360, 450, 750) with at least one two-dimensional detector camera, and spatial light modulator means (120, 320, 420, 720) with a first (121a) and a second group (121b) of modulator elements, wherein the first group of modulator elements is adapted to illuminate an object to be investigated according to a predetermined pattern sequence of illumination spots focused to conjugate locations (141, 341, 441) of the object from which detection light is directed to the detector means for forming a first image Ic, and the second group of elements is adapted to illuminate the object at non-conjugate locations and/or to direct detection light from non-conjugate locations of the object to the detector means for forming a second image Inc. In an optical imaging method using this system, the first and second images are collected simultaneously or subsequently.
Abstract:
A projection having a micro-aperture on the tip is formed. Firstly, a projection or a dent is formed on a substrate. Then, a film is formed on the surface of the projection or of the opposite side of the dent so as to make the film thin at and near the tip of the projection or the dent. The film is subsequently etched to expose the tip, which is further etched to produce a micro-aperture. Preferably, the film is formed of a thermo-plastic material such as glass, especially phospho-silicate glass to produce a viscous flow under heated conditions. The probe having a micro-aperture can be used for a surface scanner, an aligner or an information processor.
Abstract:
A laser illumination apparatus for illuminating a semiconductor film with a linear laser beam while scanning the semiconductor film with the linear laser beam. An optical system generates a linear laser beam having a beam width w by dividing a pulse laser beam that is emitted from a pulsed laser light source into a plurality of beams vertically and horizontally, and combines divisional beams after they have been processed into a linear shape individually. A mechanism is provided to move a substrate that is mounted with the semiconductor film. A condition W/20≦&Dgr;(r)≦x≦W/5 or &Dgr;(r)≦W/20≦x≦W/5 is satisfied, where r is a height difference of the surface of the semiconductor film, &Dgr;(r) is a variation amount of the beam width W as a function of the height difference r, and x is a movement distance of the substrate during an oscillation period of the pulsed laser light source.
Abstract translation:一种用线性激光束照射半导体膜的激光照明装置,同时用线性激光束扫描半导体膜。 光学系统通过将从脉冲激光光源发射的脉冲激光束垂直和水平地分离成多个光束来产生具有光束宽度w的线性激光束,并且在分割光束被处理成线形之后组合分割光束 单独。 提供了用于移动安装有半导体膜的衬底的机构。 满足条件W / 20 <= DELTA(r)<= x <= W / 5或DELTA(r)<= W / 20 <= x <= W / 5,其中r是表面的高度差 半导体膜DELTA(r)是作为高度差r的函数的光束宽度W的变化量,x是脉冲激光光源的振荡期间的基板的移动距离。
Abstract:
A calibrating apparatus for scanner in searching for reference of absolute or relativistic position is disclosed. The calibrating apparatus includes a cross-sectional area that generates a drop in elevation and creates a border between dark area and light are in photograph. The cross-sectional area can be formed by using the rib in housing formation or creation of trench. Furthermore, a white calibration target is included.
Abstract:
A light diverting channel for use in a scanner. The channel is incorporated into the cover of a flat bed scanner and transmits light from the lamps positioned longitudinally along the scanner, up through the side of the channel, and through a central region or sheet of the channel, and then down through objects to be scanned. The light diverting channel thereby more efficiently uses the light generated by the lamps and more evenly disburses the light over and through the object to be scanned.
Abstract:
A scan module and an optical system such as for a bar code scanner wherein the optical system has an axis of outgoing (illumination) light offset from the axis of collected light, arranged to limit the dynamic range of the collected light and thus the dynamic range within which the bar code scanner detector and signal processor must function. Preferably, the outgoing axis and the collection lens axis are substantially parallel.
Abstract:
A composite optical device comprises an optical element bonded onto a support body with an adhesive, at least a part of surfaces of the optical element being covered by a film made of a hydrophilic material. A method for manufacturing a composite optical device having an optical element bonded onto a support body with an adhesive, comprises the steps of: preparing a bar-shaped optical element having a length not less than twice the width thereof and having surfaces at least a part of which is covered by a film made of a hydrophilic material, and bonding the bar-shaped optical element on the support body with the adhesive; and cutting the bar-shaped optical element, the adhesive and the support body while applying a liquid containing water at least to portions where they are cut.
Abstract:
An easy to use scanning probe instrument such as a microscope or memory device is provided with a probe which does not require optical alignment. The scanning probe is a cantilever probe adapted to undergo relative movement with respect to an object such as a sample or a recording media. Optical interference and/or displacement of the cantilever probe caused by interaction with the object while the probe is being scanned across the object is measured to determine characteristics of the object. The cantilever probe has a base member, a cantilever formed in the base member, at least a portion of the cantilever being elastically deflectable to enable the cantilever to be displaced in a given direction. A waveguide extends through the base member and has one end surface disposed proximate the cantilever, the one end surface being positioned perpendicularly with respect to the given direction of displacement of the cantilever and being spaced from the cantilever by a distance sufficient to allow displacement of the cantilever by a desired amount in the given direction.