US4246612A
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Optical raster scanning system
Assignee: Thales Optronics Ltd
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Filing: 1979-11-28
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Granted: 1981-01-20
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Expires: 1999-11-28
Abstract
Abstract An optical scanning system comprises a raster scan imager mounted on a support which is rotatable in azimuth, the imager being arranged to provide a line scan which is substantially coplanar with the azimuthal rotational axis and a frame scan which is orthogonal to the line scan, a sensor is provided for monitoring azimuthal rotational rate of the support and a frame scan control means is coupled to the sensor and arranged to provide that the frame scan rate at a field of view is constant and corresponds to a standard T.V. field scan rate irrespective of the azimuthal rotational rate.
Inventors
- 👤 Peter J. Berry
- 👤 David S. Ritchie
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 06:59
CPC Classifications
H; H04; H04N; H04N3/00; H04N3/02; H04N3/08
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
97 words
An optical system comprising a raster scan imager mounted on a support which is rotatable in azimuth, said imager being arranged to provide a line scan which is substantially coplanar with the azimuthal rotational axis and a frame scan which is orthogonal to said line scan, a sensor for monitoring azimuthal rotation rate ω of said support and frame scan control means coupled to said sensor and arranged to provide that the frame scan rate at a field of view is constant and corresponds to a standard T.V. field scan rate irrespective of said rotation rate ω.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
97 words
An optical system comprising a raster scan imager mounted on a support which is rotatable in azimuth, said imager being arranged to provide a line scan which is substantially coplanar with the azimuthal rotational axis and a frame scan which is orthogonal to said line scan, a sensor for monitoring azimuthal rotation rate ω of said support and frame scan control means coupled to said sensor and arranged to provide that the frame scan rate at a field of view is constant and corresponds to a standard T.V. field scan rate irrespective of said rotation rate ω.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
81 words
An optical system as claimed in claim 1, including means for elevating the pointing direction of the imager at an angle φ with respect to a plane perpendicular to the azimuthal rotational axis, and a sensor for monitoring said elevational angle φ, and said frame scan control means is coupled to said sensor and is arranged to maintain the frame scan rate at said field of view constant at said standard TV field scan rate irrespective of said elevational angle φ.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
72 words
An optical system as claimed in claim 1, including means having a magnification factor m located between said imager and said field of view, and a sensor for monitoring the magnification factor m, and said frame scan control means is coupled to said sensor and is arranged to maintain the frame scan rate at said field of view constant at said standard TV field scan rate irrespective of said magnification factor m.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
18 words
A system as claimed in claim 1, in which the imager has separate line and frame scan mechanisms.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
37 words
A system as claimed in claim 1, in which the imager has a single scanning means providing predetermined line and frame scans, and a controllable frame scanning means is introduced and controlled in accordance with claim 1.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
85 words
A system as claimed in claim 1, in which the scanner flyback amplitude is controlled such that pairs of successive frames can be superimposed on a TV monitor to give fully interlaced TV frames, said control being such that over a period of two frames the algebraic sum of the scan angle due to the frame scanner and the scan angle due to rotation of the equipment is equal to the scan angle which would be required to give TV compatibility with a stationary system.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1984-01-20 | 1984-07-21 | 1985-01-20 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1988-01-20 | 1988-07-21 | 1989-01-20 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1992-01-20 | 1992-07-21 | 1993-01-20 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |