Registers – Coded record sensors – Particular sensor structure
Reexamination Certificate
2006-07-12
2010-06-29
Le, Thien M (Department: 2887)
Registers
Coded record sensors
Particular sensor structure
C235S462250, C235S472010
Reexamination Certificate
active
07743990
ABSTRACT:
An imaging engine includes a plurality of linear imaging arrays, image formation optics, at least one illumination module and supporting circuitry that are embodied within a modular engine housing. The plurality of linear imaging arrays and image formation optics are mounted on an optical bench (which is integral to the engine housing) and provide field of views corresponding to the plurality of linear image arrays. The at least one illumination module produces planar light illumination that substantially overlaps the field of views corresponding to the plurality of linear imaging arrays. The supporting circuitry includes: timing signal generation circuitry that supplies timing signals to the linear imaging arrays in order to read out the row image data produced by such arrays and converts the row image data supplied thereto into digital form.
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