Scanning method and apparatus

Details Scanning method and apparatus Scanning method and apparatus

2006-10-17

2006-10-17

Connelly-Cushwa, Michelle (Department: 2874)

Optical waveguides

With optical coupler

Movable coupler

C359S202100, C359S196100

Reexamination Certificate

active

07123790

ABSTRACT:
A scanning apparatus and method, the apparatus comprising: a light transmission means (90) having an exit tip; first and second drive means (92,94) for resonantly driving the light transmission means (90) in orthogonal directions; wherein the first and second drive means (92,94) are operable to move the tip in an elliptical pattern while varying the eccentricity of the elliptical pattern, whereby a portion of the elliptical pattern having a centre on the minor axis of the elliptical pattern approximates—at least in appearance—a raster pattern.

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