Inertial drive scanning arrangement and method

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C235S462370, C359S198100

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ABSTRACT:
A light scanning arrangement includes a frame directly moved by an inertial drive in order to oscillate a scan element supported by a hinge on the frame at high scan rates and with minimal electrical power consumption.

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