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Linear light source
Assignee: Eastman Kodak Co
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Filing: 1990-07-27
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Granted: 1992-04-07
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Expires: 2010-07-27
Abstract
Abstract A linear light source for a film scanner is disclosed which includes an elongated light integrating cavity having diffusely reflective walls. Light is introduced into the cavity through an input port, and an output beam of diffuse illumination is produced through a slot which is generally parallel to the longitudinal axis of the integrating cavity. A baffle is disposed in the cavity along the longitudinal axis to prevent light from passing directly from the input port to the output slot. In order to provide a light source which can be positioned closely adjacent the film in a film scanner, the surfaces of the integrating cavity walls adjacent the output slot are generally linear and are disposed at an angle to the optical axis of the output beam.
Inventors
- 👤 Richard J. Federico
- 👤 Gary L. Erck
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 22:22
CPC Classifications
H; H04; H04N; H04N1/00; H04N1/024; H04N1/028; H04N1/02815; H04N1/0282; H04N1/0284; G; G03; G03B; G03B27/00; G03B27/32; G03B27/52; G03B27/54; G03B27/542
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 14
Claim 1
Independent Claim
134 words
A linear light source comprising: a source for producing a beam of radiation; and an elongated light integrating cavity defined by walls having a diffusely-reflecting interior surfaces, said walls having an input port through which said beam is introduced into said cavity and an output slot generally parallel to a longitudinal axis of said cavity, the beam being introduced into said cavity such that the beam undergoes at least one diffuse reflection before exiting the output slot, the interior surfaces of said walls adjacent said output slot being generally linear and forming an angle with an optical axis which is generally perpendicular to said longitudinal axis; and a baffle in said cavity located between said input port and said output slot, said baffle extending the length of said cavity and having generally planar sides.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
134 words
A linear light source comprising: a source for producing a beam of radiation; and an elongated light integrating cavity defined by walls having a diffusely-reflecting interior surfaces, said walls having an input port through which said beam is introduced into said cavity and an output slot generally parallel to a longitudinal axis of said cavity, the beam being introduced into said cavity such that the beam undergoes at least one diffuse reflection before exiting the output slot, the interior surfaces of said walls adjacent said output slot being generally linear and forming an angle with an optical axis which is generally perpendicular to said longitudinal axis; and a baffle in said cavity located between said input port and said output slot, said baffle extending the length of said cavity and having generally planar sides.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
126 words
A linear light source comprising: a source for producing a beam of radiation; and an elongated light integrating cavity defined by walls having a diffusely-reflecting interior surfaces and by end pieces having interior surfaces which form an angle of less than 90° with a longitudinal axis of said cavity, said walls having an input port through which said beam is introduced into said cavity and an output slot generally parallel to said longitudinal axis, the beam being introduced into said cavity such that the beam undergoes at least one diffuse reflection before exiting the output slot, and the interior surfaces of said walls adjacent said output slot being generally linear and forming an angle with an optical axis which is generally perpendicular to said longitudinal axis.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
126 words
A linear light source comprising: a source for producing a beam of radiation; and an elongated light integrating cavity defined by walls having a diffusely-reflecting interior surfaces and by end pieces having interior surfaces which form an angle of less than 90° with a longitudinal axis of said cavity, said walls having an input port through which said beam is introduced into said cavity and an output slot generally parallel to said longitudinal axis, the beam being introduced into said cavity such that the beam undergoes at least one diffuse reflection before exiting the output slot, and the interior surfaces of said walls adjacent said output slot being generally linear and forming an angle with an optical axis which is generally perpendicular to said longitudinal axis.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
21 words
A linear light source, as defined in claim 2, wherein the interior surfaces of said end pieces include generally spherical portions.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
140 words
A linear light source comprising: a source for producing a beam of radiation; and an elongated light integrating cavity defined by walls having a diffusely-reflecting interior surfaces, said walls having an input port through which said beam is introduced into said cavity and an output slot generally parallel to a longitudinal axis of said cavity, the beam being introduced into said cavity such that the beam undergoes at least one diffuse reflection before exiting the output slot, the interior surfaces of said walls adjacent said output slot being generally linear and forming an angle with an optical axis which is generally perpendicular to said longitudinal axis, the interior surfaces of said walls adjacent said output slot being joined by a generally cylindrical surface, and said interior surfaces of said walls adjacent said output slot being tangent to said cylindrical surface.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
140 words
A linear light source comprising: a source for producing a beam of radiation; and an elongated light integrating cavity defined by walls having a diffusely-reflecting interior surfaces, said walls having an input port through which said beam is introduced into said cavity and an output slot generally parallel to a longitudinal axis of said cavity, the beam being introduced into said cavity such that the beam undergoes at least one diffuse reflection before exiting the output slot, the interior surfaces of said walls adjacent said output slot being generally linear and forming an angle with an optical axis which is generally perpendicular to said longitudinal axis, the interior surfaces of said walls adjacent said output slot being joined by a generally cylindrical surface, and said interior surfaces of said walls adjacent said output slot being tangent to said cylindrical surface.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
25 words
A linear light source, as defined in claim 4, wherein a baffle in said cavity is located between said input port and said output slot.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
18 words
A linear light source, as defined in claim 5, wherein said baffle extends the length of said cavity.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
18 words
A linear light source, as defined in claim 6, wherein said baffle is generally circular in cross section.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
41 words
A linear light source, as defined in claim 4, wherein said walls have exterior surfaces adjacent said output slot which are at generally the same angle to said optical axis as said interior surfaces of the walls adjacent said output slot.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
19 words
A linear light source, as defined in claim 4, wherein an input port is located in said cylindrical surface.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
26 words
A linear light source, as defined in claim 4, wherein said cavity is further defined by end pieces which are generally perpendicular to said longitudinal axis.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
28 words
A linear light source, as defined in claim 4, wherein said beam is introduced into said cavity through a light pipe in the form of a quartz rod.
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