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Applied Optics
|March 25, 2010
Summary
A new holographic system offers high-speed storage and retrieval for patent documents, accessing 280,000 pages in just one second. This advanced technology ensures clear display and printing of fine details in patent literature.
Area of Science:
- Information Science
- Optical Engineering
- Archival Technology
Background:
- Traditional patent archives face limitations in storage capacity and retrieval speed.
- Efficiently managing and accessing vast patent literature is crucial for innovation and legal processes.
Purpose of the Study:
- To develop a large-capacity, high-speed holographic system for patent literature.
- To enhance the clarity and accessibility of patent information for users.
Main Methods:
- Development of a holographic storage system capable of holding 280,000 pages.
- Integration of a high-resolution TV camera (2110 scanning lines) and CRT display (1055 scanning lines).
- Incorporation of a 2.6-Mbyte electric one-frame memory for scanning mode conversion and laser beam printing.
Main Results:
- The system achieves rapid retrieval of any single page within 1 second.
- High-resolution components ensure clear representation of fine drawings and text.
- The system supports efficient storage, retrieval, display, and printing of patent documents.
Conclusions:
- The developed holographic system significantly improves the efficiency of patent literature management.
- This technology offers a robust solution for archiving and accessing large volumes of patent data.
- The system's capabilities pave the way for enhanced patent research and intellectual property management.
