Scanning imaging apparatus, method of controlling the same, scanning imaging method, and recording medium

A scanning imaging apparatus comprising:

• a scanner configured to apply an optical scan to a sample to acquire data;
• a scan controller including a first processor and configured to perform control of the scanner to sequentially apply a plurality of pattern scans to the sample, each of the plurality of pattern scans being according to a predetermined two-dimensional pattern including a series of cycles;
• a movement unit including a liquid crystal display (LCD), an optical scanner, or a movement mechanism and configured to relatively move a scan area corresponding to the two-dimensional pattern and the sample;
• a movement controller including a second processor and configured to perform control of the movement unit, in parallel with the control of the scanning performed by the scan controller, such that a cycle in a first scan of the plurality of pattern scans and a cycle in a second scan cross each other at least at one point, a scan area of the first scan being different from a scan area of the second scan;
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• an image constructing unit including a third processor and configured to construct an image based on data acquired by the scanner under the control performed by the scan controller and the control performed by the movement controller,
• wherein the scan controller and the movement controller perform the control of the scanner and the control of the movement unit respectively in parallel with each other such that, for each of the plurality of pattern scans, a first cycle and a second cycle in a pattern scan cross each other at least at one point.