Radiant energy – Source with recording detector – Using a stimulable phosphor
Reexamination Certificate
2009-01-13
2010-11-02
Porta, David P (Department: 2884)
Radiant energy
Source with recording detector
Using a stimulable phosphor
C250S586000, C250S227230
Reexamination Certificate
active
07825394
ABSTRACT:
Methods and apparatus are described for retrieving information from a storage medium. A first portion of the surface of the storage medium is exposed to stimulating light which diffuses in the storage medium under a second portion of the surface adjacent the first portion. The second portion of the surface is shielded from exposure to the stimulating light. Stimulated light corresponding to the information is received with at least one detector positioned to receive the stimulated light via the second portion of the surface of the storage medium. The stimulated light is released from the storage medium in response to the stimulating light diffused under the second portion of the surface.
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Lee Shun
Porta David P
Weaver Austin Villeneuve and Sampson LLP
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