Method and apparatus for illuminating a document

Details Method and apparatus for illuminating a document Method and apparatus for illuminating a document

2006-03-10

2009-11-17

Lee, Cheukfan (Department: 2625)

Facsimile and static presentation processing

Facsimile

Picture signal generator

C358S483000, C358S482000, C358S497000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07619787

ABSTRACT:
An image forming apparatus includes at least one light source and at least one reflector. The at least one light source is configured to emit light and has an opening. The at least one reflector is configured to reflect the light emitted from the at least one light source. The opening is arranged at an obliquely downward portion of the at least one light source, the at least one reflector is disposed at a position obliquely downward of the at least one light source, and the light emitted from the opening of the at least one light source travels via the at least one reflector to illuminate a reading area of a document.

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