Device for optically scanning a document
CA 1208779 A · Owner: N.V.Philips'Gloeilampenfabrieken · Inventors: Thoone, Martinus L.G.
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13, ABSTRACT:, Device for optically scanning a document. The device comprises N linear opto-electronic transducers (157, 159, 161) which are substantially aligned with spaces (183, 185) between adjacent transducers. With each transducer (157, 159, 161) is associated an individual imaging system (163, 165, 167) for imaging a narrow strip (171, 173, 175) of the document on the transducer. Each transducer (157, 159, 161) is displaceable with the aid of adjustment means with respect to the associated imaging system (163, 165, 167), as a result of which the whole can be adjusted so that the narrow strips ( 171 173, 175), adjoin each other and are aligned so that together they cover a narrow …
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- Granted July 29, 1986. A Canadian patent filed before October 1, 1989 lasted 17 years from grant, so its term ended July 29, 2003.
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