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Optical imaging head
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1985-03-20
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Granted: 1987-04-28
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Expires: 2005-03-20
Abstract
Abstract An optical imaging head is disclosed for use with optical imaging apparatus. The optical imaging head includes a plurality of imaging devices reproducing respective segments of an original image. A reflector is included for reflecting at least a portion of the reproduced image segments from an off axis position such that those segments are directed onto a focal plane substantially perpendicular thereto and substantially undistorted. In one embodiment, the reflector includes a plurality of reflecting surfaces separated by transparent surfaces allowing at least a portion of the reproduced image segments to be reflected toward the focal plane and the remaining image segments to be directly focused onto the focal plane. In another embodiment, the reflector includes an interlaced reflecting structure allowing all of the reproduced image segments to be reflected perpendicularly onto the focal plane.
Inventors
- 👤 Verelyn A. Miller, Jr.
- 👤 Richard W. Diener
- 👤 Leonid Drapatsky
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 09:52
CPC Classifications
H; H04; H04N; H04N1/00; H04N1/04; H04N1/19; H04N1/191; H04N1/192; H04N1/193; B; B41; B41J; B41J2/00; B41J2/435; B41J2/44
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 18
Claim 1
Independent Claim
155 words
An optical imaging head for directing an image onto a focal plane, comprising: a plurality of first imaging devices for forming a plurality of first, spaced reproduced image segments of an original image onto the focal plane in a linear array; a plurality of second imaging devices for forming a plurality of second, spaced reproduced image segments of the original image onto the focal plane in a linear array between the spaced reproduced image segments formed by the first imaging devices; and reflecting means for reflecting the spaced reproduced image segments from at least one of the first and second plurality of imaging devices onto the focal plane simultaneously along the same line location on the focal plane as the other of the first and second plurality of imaging devices such that the first and second spaced reproduced image segments combine in an alternating array to simultaneously emulate a complete line of the original image.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
155 words
An optical imaging head for directing an image onto a focal plane, comprising: a plurality of first imaging devices for forming a plurality of first, spaced reproduced image segments of an original image onto the focal plane in a linear array; a plurality of second imaging devices for forming a plurality of second, spaced reproduced image segments of the original image onto the focal plane in a linear array between the spaced reproduced image segments formed by the first imaging devices; and reflecting means for reflecting the spaced reproduced image segments from at least one of the first and second plurality of imaging devices onto the focal plane simultaneously along the same line location on the focal plane as the other of the first and second plurality of imaging devices such that the first and second spaced reproduced image segments combine in an alternating array to simultaneously emulate a complete line of the original image.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
57 words
The optical imaging head of claim 1 wherein said plurality of first imaging devices are positioned to one side of an axis perpendicularly intersecting said focal plane, said plurality of second imaging devices are positioned to another side of said axis, and said reflecting means reflecting the first and second reproduced image segments onto the focal plane.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
28 words
The optical imaging head of claim 2 wherein said reflecting means include a plurality of spaced reflective surfaces for reflecting said reproduced image segments onto said focal plane.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
23 words
The optical imaging head of claim 3 wherein said reflective surfaces are selectively adjustable for reflecting said image segments onto said focal plane.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
70 words
The optical imaging head of claim 1 wherein said plurality of first imaging devices are positioned such that the image segments reproduced thereby are directed generally perpendicularly onto said focal plane and said plurality of second imaging devices are positioned to one side of an axis perpendicularly intersecting said focal plane such that the image segments reproduced thereby are reflected by said reflecting means generally perpendicularly onto said focal plane.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
28 words
The optical imaging head of claim 5 wherein said reflecting means include a plurality of spaced reflective surfaces for reflecting said reproduced image segments onto said focal plane.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
145 words
An optical imaging head for directing an image onto the focal plane, comprising: a plurality of first imaging devices for forming a plurality of first, spaced reproduced image segments of an original image, said plurality of first imaging devices being positioned such that the image segments reproduced thereby are directed generally perpendicularly onto said focal plane; a plurality of second imaging devices for forming a plurality of second, spaced reproduced image segments of the original image, said plurality of second imaging devices being positioned to one side of an axis perpendicularly intersecting said focal plane; and reflecting means including a plurality of selectively adjustable, spaced reflective surfaces for reflecting the image segments from said second plurality of imaging devices generally perpendicularly onto said focal plane such that the first and second reproduced image segments combine in an alternating array to emulate the complete original image.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
145 words
An optical imaging head for directing an image onto the focal plane, comprising: a plurality of first imaging devices for forming a plurality of first, spaced reproduced image segments of an original image, said plurality of first imaging devices being positioned such that the image segments reproduced thereby are directed generally perpendicularly onto said focal plane; a plurality of second imaging devices for forming a plurality of second, spaced reproduced image segments of the original image, said plurality of second imaging devices being positioned to one side of an axis perpendicularly intersecting said focal plane; and reflecting means including a plurality of selectively adjustable, spaced reflective surfaces for reflecting the image segments from said second plurality of imaging devices generally perpendicularly onto said focal plane such that the first and second reproduced image segments combine in an alternating array to emulate the complete original image.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
150 words
An optical imaging head for directing an image onto a focal plane, comprising: a plurality of first imaging devides for forming a plurality of first, spaced reproduced image segments of an original image, said plurality of first imaging devices being positioned such that the image segments reproduced thereby are directed generally perpendicularly onto said focal plane; a plurality of second imaging devices for forming a plurality of second, spaced reproduced image segments of the original image, said plurality of second imaging devices being positioned to one side of an axis perpendicularly intersecting said focal plane; and reflecting means in the form of an integral reflective surface having a plurality of reflecting portions for reflecting the image segments from said second plurality of imaging devices generally perpendicularly onto said focal plane such that the first and second reproduced image segments combine in an alternating array to emulate the complete original image.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
150 words
An optical imaging head for directing an image onto a focal plane, comprising: a plurality of first imaging devides for forming a plurality of first, spaced reproduced image segments of an original image, said plurality of first imaging devices being positioned such that the image segments reproduced thereby are directed generally perpendicularly onto said focal plane; a plurality of second imaging devices for forming a plurality of second, spaced reproduced image segments of the original image, said plurality of second imaging devices being positioned to one side of an axis perpendicularly intersecting said focal plane; and reflecting means in the form of an integral reflective surface having a plurality of reflecting portions for reflecting the image segments from said second plurality of imaging devices generally perpendicularly onto said focal plane such that the first and second reproduced image segments combine in an alternating array to emulate the complete original image.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
24 words
The optical imaging head of claim 8 wherein said integral reflective surface comprises a notched mirror having alternate reflecting portions and non-reflecting cut-out portions.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
137 words
An optical imaging head for directing an image onto a focal plane, comprising: a plurality of first imaging devices for forming a plurality of first, spaced reproduced image segments of an original image; a plurality of second imaging devices for forming a plurality of second, spaced reproduced image segments of the original image; and reflecting means for reflecting the image segments from at least one of the first and second plurality of imaging devices onto the focal plane in a manner such that the first and second reproduced image segments combine in an alternating array to emulate the complete original image, said reflecting means comprising a pair of notched mirrors configured such that the reflective portions of one notched mirror project through non-reflecting cut-out portions of the second notched mirror thereby forming an interlaced notched mirror configuration.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
137 words
An optical imaging head for directing an image onto a focal plane, comprising: a plurality of first imaging devices for forming a plurality of first, spaced reproduced image segments of an original image; a plurality of second imaging devices for forming a plurality of second, spaced reproduced image segments of the original image; and reflecting means for reflecting the image segments from at least one of the first and second plurality of imaging devices onto the focal plane in a manner such that the first and second reproduced image segments combine in an alternating array to emulate the complete original image, said reflecting means comprising a pair of notched mirrors configured such that the reflective portions of one notched mirror project through non-reflecting cut-out portions of the second notched mirror thereby forming an interlaced notched mirror configuration.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
176 words
An optical imaging head for directing an image onto a focal plane, comprising: a plurality of first imaging devices for forming a plurality of first, spaced reproduced image segments of an original image; a plurality of second imaging devices for forming a plurality of second, spaced reproduced image segments of the original image; and reflecting means for reflecting the image segments from at least one of the first and second plurality of imaging devices onto the focal plane in a manner such that the first and second reproduced image segments combine in an alternatng array to emulate the complete original image, said reflecting means including a pair of reflector elements each having a plurality of reflective surfaces defining transparent cut-out portions therebetween, said pair of reflectors being interlaced such that the reflective surfaces of one reflector are positioned between the transparent cut-out portions of the second reflector and the reflective surfaces of the second reflector are positioned between the transparent cut-out portions of the first reflector, each of said reflective surfaces reflecting a predetermined image segment.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
176 words
An optical imaging head for directing an image onto a focal plane, comprising: a plurality of first imaging devices for forming a plurality of first, spaced reproduced image segments of an original image; a plurality of second imaging devices for forming a plurality of second, spaced reproduced image segments of the original image; and reflecting means for reflecting the image segments from at least one of the first and second plurality of imaging devices onto the focal plane in a manner such that the first and second reproduced image segments combine in an alternatng array to emulate the complete original image, said reflecting means including a pair of reflector elements each having a plurality of reflective surfaces defining transparent cut-out portions therebetween, said pair of reflectors being interlaced such that the reflective surfaces of one reflector are positioned between the transparent cut-out portions of the second reflector and the reflective surfaces of the second reflector are positioned between the transparent cut-out portions of the first reflector, each of said reflective surfaces reflecting a predetermined image segment.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
195 words
An optical imaging head for directing an image onto a focal plane, comprising: a plurality of first imaging devices positioned to one side of an axis perpendicularly intersecting said focal plane for forming a plurality of first, spaced reproduced image segments of an original image; a plurality of second imaging devices positioned to another side of said axis for forming a plurality of second, spaced reproduced image segments of the original image; and reflecting means for reflecting the image segments from at least one of the first and second plurality of imaging devices onto the focal plane in a manner such that the first and second reproduced image segments combine in an alternating array to emulate the complete original image, said reflecting means including a pair of reflector elements each having a plurality of reflective surfaces defining transparent cut-out portions therebetween, said pair of reflectors being interlaced such that the reflective surfaces of one reflector are positioned between the transparent cut-out portions of the second reflector and the reflective surfaces of the second reflector are positioned between the transparent cut-out portions of the first reflector, each of said reflective surfaces reflecting a predetermined image segment.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
195 words
An optical imaging head for directing an image onto a focal plane, comprising: a plurality of first imaging devices positioned to one side of an axis perpendicularly intersecting said focal plane for forming a plurality of first, spaced reproduced image segments of an original image; a plurality of second imaging devices positioned to another side of said axis for forming a plurality of second, spaced reproduced image segments of the original image; and reflecting means for reflecting the image segments from at least one of the first and second plurality of imaging devices onto the focal plane in a manner such that the first and second reproduced image segments combine in an alternating array to emulate the complete original image, said reflecting means including a pair of reflector elements each having a plurality of reflective surfaces defining transparent cut-out portions therebetween, said pair of reflectors being interlaced such that the reflective surfaces of one reflector are positioned between the transparent cut-out portions of the second reflector and the reflective surfaces of the second reflector are positioned between the transparent cut-out portions of the first reflector, each of said reflective surfaces reflecting a predetermined image segment.
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