Image recording method and image recording apparatus
AssigneeFuji Photo Film Co., Ltd.
InventorKatsuto Sumi
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Abstract
The image recording method and apparatus focus or image a two-dimensional image formed by a group of two-dimensionally disposed light source elements through an optical system on a recording medium which is moving in a relative relation to the group two-dimensionally disposed light source elements. The method and apparatus deflect light from the group of two-dimensionally disposed light source elements to move the image focused on the recording medium in synchronism with a movement of the recording medium such that the image can remain stationary at least in a main scanning direction in a relative relation to the recording medium. The group of two-dimensionally disposed light source elements can be produced by a two-dimensional spatial light modulator illuminated with an illumination light flux.
Claims11
An image recording method in which a two-dimensional image formed by a group of two-dimensionally disposed light source elements is focused through an optical system on a recording medium which is moving in a relative relation to said group of two-dimensionally disposed light source elements, comprising the step of:
- deflecting light from said group of two-dimensionally disposed light source elements in a direction opposite to a main scanning direction to move the image focused on said recording medium in synchronism with a movement of said recording medium such that said image can remain stationary at least in the main scanning direction in a relative relation to said recording medium.
An image recording apparatus, comprising:
- a group of two-dimensionally disposed light source elements;
- a recording medium which moves in a relative relation to said group of two-dimensionally disposed light source elements;
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- an optical system which focuses an image formed by said group of two-dimensionally disposed light source elements on said recording medium,
- wherein said optical system includes a light deflector for deflecting light from said group of two-dimensionally disposed light source elements in a direction opposite to a main scanning direction, and said light deflector deflects the light to move the image focused on said recording medium in synchronism with a movement of said recording medium such that said image can remain stationary at least in the main scanning direction in a relative relation to said recording medium.
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