End-of-travel focus shift in an optical image scanner

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2006-06-06

2006-06-06

Walsh, Daniel (Department: 2876)

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Particular sensor structure

C358S483000, C358S474000, C358S497000, C250S235000

Reexamination Certificate

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07055743

ABSTRACT:
End-of-travel focus shift in an optical image scanner is provided. One embodiment comprises a method for optically scanning. Briefly described, one such method comprises translating an optical head to a first end-of-travel position and adjusting the distance between the optical head and a platen by engaging the optical head with a first stop member disposed at the first end-of-travel position.

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