Registers – Coded record sensors – Particular sensor structure
Reexamination Certificate
2007-01-09
2007-01-09
Lee, Michael G. (Department: 2876)
Registers
Coded record sensors
Particular sensor structure
Reexamination Certificate
active
11021981
ABSTRACT:
The present invention provides methods and systems for scanning an illumination spot over a target area. The present invention removes stored energy from a scanning element to stop the scanning element from vibrating and to substantially return the scanning element to its starting position so as to enable high frame rates.
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Johnston Richard S.
Lee Cameron M.
Melville Charles D.
Kim Tae W.
Lee Michael G.
Townsend and Townsend / and Crew LLP
University of Washington
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