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Apparatus and methods for capturing defect data

  • US 6,437,358 B1
  • Filed: 02/04/1999
  • Issued: 08/20/2002
  • Est. Priority Date: 02/04/1999
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A method of reproducing a portion of an image disposed on a media surface including the steps of:

  • illuminating a portion of image with a first light beam transmitted at a first predetermined angle with respect to the media surface;

    detecting the first light beam to obtain image media data;

    illuminating the portion of the image a second light beam transmitted at a second predetermined angle with respect to the media surface;

    detecting the second light beam after the second light beam reflects off of the portion of the image to obtain defect data, wherein the reflected second light that is reflected at a third predetermined angle with respect to the media surface is detected, the difference between the second predetermined angle and the third predetermined angle being about 20 degrees or less; and

    using the image media data and the defect data to reproduce the portion of the image.

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