(under subclass 207) Subject matter wherein the scanning device provides a small beam of light which moves over a scene and translates highlights and shadows of the scene into electrical signals.
(1) Note. Light spot is usually generated by a cathode-ray tube.
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99, 100+ and 108+, for motion or still picture film scanning.
195, for mechanical optical scanner which may use flying spot technic.
