Method and apparatus for capturing an image

Details Method and apparatus for capturing an image Method and apparatus for capturing an image

2006-03-07

2006-03-07

Wells, Nikita (Department: 2881)

Radiant energy

Invisible radiation responsive nonelectric signalling

Luminescent device

C250S50400H, C118S031500, C427S001000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07009190

ABSTRACT:
A method of forming a contact image of an object on an imaging sheet including a bistable thermally responsive material is described, wherein the method comprises applying energy to the imaging sheet, the object, or both, and contacting the sheet with the object, thereby creating an image of the object on the sheet.

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