A STUDY OF IN-AIR THERMOPLASTIC RECORDING OF CHARACTRON CRT DISPLAYS.
Abstract
In-Air thermoplastic recording of alpha-numeric symbols from a charactron type cathode ray tube is investigated. A technique in electro-photography, the in-air method of recording relies upon a gas discharge of air molecules to form a latent charge pattern in the likeness of the image. Modulation of the charge pattern is facilitated with the use of a light sensitive photoreceptor. Images are stored as surface deformations on the reusable thermoplastic film. Development is instantaneous with the application of heat, projection by schlieren-optics, and erasure by melting the thermoplastic. Character on-times of 50 to 500 microseconds were recorded; update times of less than 5 seconds for a 3000 character frame is feasible. Lack of compatibility between the discharge process and short exposure times creates a problem in image quality. The problem area is overcome by any one of several variations in the established recording technique; they are discussed. A transient analysis of the equivalent circuit is given. A study of resolution, reciprocity, erasure, photoconductor characteristics and reusability are also included. Methods of image sampling are reviewed. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 1966
- Accession Number
- AD0803284
Entities
People
- N. F. D'antonio
Organizations
- General Electric