AU2002224004A1 - Imaging head with laser diode array and a beam-shaping micro light-pipe array - Google Patents

Imaging head with laser diode array and a beam-shaping micro light-pipe array

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Publication number
AU2002224004A1
AU2002224004A1 AU2002224004A AU2400402A AU2002224004A1 AU 2002224004 A1 AU2002224004 A1 AU 2002224004A1 AU 2002224004 A AU2002224004 A AU 2002224004A AU 2400402 A AU2400402 A AU 2400402A AU 2002224004 A1 AU2002224004 A1 AU 2002224004A1
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Prior art keywords
array
laser diode
micro light
imaging head
shaping micro
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Abandoned
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AU2002224004A
Inventor
Igal Koifman
Nissim Pilossof
Alex Weiss
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Kodak IL Ltd
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Kodak IL Ltd
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Publication of AU2002224004A1 publication Critical patent/AU2002224004A1/en
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    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B41—PRINTING; LINING MACHINES; TYPEWRITERS; STAMPS
    • B41J—TYPEWRITERS; SELECTIVE PRINTING MECHANISMS, i.e. MECHANISMS PRINTING OTHERWISE THAN FROM A FORME; CORRECTION OF TYPOGRAPHICAL ERRORS
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    • G02B19/0052—Condensers, e.g. light collectors or similar non-imaging optics characterised by the use for use with a light source the light source comprising a laser diode
    • G02B19/0057—Condensers, e.g. light collectors or similar non-imaging optics characterised by the use for use with a light source the light source comprising a laser diode in the form of a laser diode array, e.g. laser diode bar
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    • G02B6/00—Light guides; Structural details of arrangements comprising light guides and other optical elements, e.g. couplings
    • G02B6/04—Light guides; Structural details of arrangements comprising light guides and other optical elements, e.g. couplings formed by bundles of fibres
    • G02B6/06—Light guides; Structural details of arrangements comprising light guides and other optical elements, e.g. couplings formed by bundles of fibres the relative position of the fibres being the same at both ends, e.g. for transporting images
    • G02B6/08—Light guides; Structural details of arrangements comprising light guides and other optical elements, e.g. couplings formed by bundles of fibres the relative position of the fibres being the same at both ends, e.g. for transporting images with fibre bundle in form of plate
    • G—PHYSICS
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    • G02B6/4201—Packages, e.g. shape, construction, internal or external details
    • G02B6/4204—Packages, e.g. shape, construction, internal or external details the coupling comprising intermediate optical elements, e.g. lenses, holograms
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    • G02B6/00—Light guides; Structural details of arrangements comprising light guides and other optical elements, e.g. couplings
    • G02B2006/0098—Light guides; Structural details of arrangements comprising light guides and other optical elements, e.g. couplings for scanning
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    • G02B6/4201—Packages, e.g. shape, construction, internal or external details
    • G02B6/4249—Packages, e.g. shape, construction, internal or external details comprising arrays of active devices and fibres

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  • Physics & Mathematics (AREA)
  • Optics & Photonics (AREA)
  • General Physics & Mathematics (AREA)
  • Health & Medical Sciences (AREA)
  • General Health & Medical Sciences (AREA)
  • Toxicology (AREA)
  • Printers Or Recording Devices Using Electromagnetic And Radiation Means (AREA)
  • Lenses (AREA)
AU2002224004A 2000-12-12 2001-11-18 Imaging head with laser diode array and a beam-shaping micro light-pipe array Abandoned AU2002224004A1 (en)

Applications Claiming Priority (3)

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US25454600P 2000-12-12 2000-12-12
US60254546 2000-12-12
PCT/IL2001/001061 WO2002047915A1 (en) 2000-12-12 2001-11-18 Imaging head with laser diode array and a beam-shaping micro light-pipe array

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