Self-running scanner for optically reading images

Details Self-running scanner for optically reading images Self-running scanner for optically reading images

1989-09-12

1992-12-01

Coles, Sr., Edward L.

Facsimile and static presentation processing

Facsimile

Picture signal generator

358474, 358497, H04N 140, H04N 104

Patent

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051683776

ABSTRACT:
Provided is a self-running type scanner including a movable scanner unit and a running guiding and assisting plate mounting the scanner unit for guiding running of the scanner unit. The movable scanner unit includes an illuminating light source, a step motor for running the scanner unit, an inage sensor, a controller for controlling provision of image information and running of the scanner unit, and wheels to which the rotation force of the motor is transmitted. The running assisting plate includes guides engaging with the wheels, a light transmitting area, a white area around the light transmitting area, a black area surrounding the white area and the light transmitting area, and timing marks indicative of the position for starting reading.

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European Search Report dated May 31, 1991.

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