Optics: image projectors – Selective data retrieval
Patent
1987-02-06
1988-09-13
Harian, Harry N.
Optics: image projectors
Selective data retrieval
353110, G03B 2300
Patent
active
047699159
ABSTRACT:
A high-density rapid random - access retrieval apparatus for retrieving micrographic and data images stored on plural windowed discs. The apparatus is comprised of a disc/radial selection mechanism which moves axially of a cartridge containing a stack of closely spaced discs. Each disc has a clear window disposed on a radius thereof and a plurality of windows containing micrographic and/or data images disposed along other radil. When the disc/radial selection mechanism has moved to a selected disc, the radial component rotates the disc until the radius upon which the desired image is located is aligned with the clear windows in the other discs. The optical system includes lens and reflecting surfaces. At one end of the system is a projection means and at the other end lies its receiving means. Elements of the system are vertically adjustable so that the line of sight of the system is projected through any selected image bearing window. The optical system also includes a means for keeping all of the optical path lengths constant. The stack of discs is centrally supported and the discs are individually rotated by a disc/radial selection means which is mounted for linear motion to a position adjacent a selected disc. The disc may also be rotated by drive means which are positioned adjacent each discs and are selectively activated to rotate a selected discs to find position and a previously selected disc to file position.
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patent: 3421802 (1969-01-01), Irazoqui
patent: 4132469 (1979-01-01), Harvey
Research Disclosure 2/82 #21439 "Microimage image storage" Ferguson et al.
Abbott Frank L.
Harian Harry N.
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