Method and system for imaging a transparent media object

Details Method and system for imaging a transparent media object Method and system for imaging a transparent media object

2007-11-20

2007-11-20

Lee, Cheukfan (Department: 2625)

Facsimile and static presentation processing

Facsimile

Picture signal generator

C358S483000, C358S482000, C358S506000, C358S474000, C358S497000

Reexamination Certificate

active

10455845

ABSTRACT:
A scanner system for imaging a transparent media object comprising an illumination source for concurrently illuminating a first and second scan line of a media object, and a carriage comprising a photosensitive device located within the carriage and a light pipe affixed to a surface of the carriage is provided. The carriage is configured to receive on a first region of the photosensitive device light passed through the first scan line and the light pipe is adapted to redirect light passing through the second scan line onto a second region of the photosensitive device. The photosensitive device is operable to sample light directed onto the first and second regions.

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English translation of Japanese Office Action dated Jul. 12, 2006.
English translation of Japanese Office Action dated Feb. 7, 2006.
Search Report (UK Patent Office) dated Sep. 30, 2004; 3 pgs.

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