Integrated scanning device for reflection scanning and transparency scanning
OwnerChih-Wen Huanginventor
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A scanning device capable of operating in a reflection mode or a transparency mode. The scanning device includes a transparency processing section, a reflection processing section and an optical system. The transparency processing section includes a document feeding port, a plurality of rollers, a first light source and a driving motor. The document feed port has a narrow slit in the upper surface of the scanning device. The rollers are aligned from the document feeding port down towards the base of the scanning device. The first light source is positioned between the side edge and the document feeding port. The driving motor is responsible for driving the rollers. The reflection processing section is located on the upper surface of the scanning device. The reflection processing section includes a second light source. The optical system includes a first reflecting mirror, a second reflecting mirror set, a lens and an optical sensor. The first reflecting mirror is located at the cross-point between light coming from the first light source and light coming from the second light source. The first reflecting mirror permits light from the first light source to pass through by rotating the first reflecting mirror away from a blocking position or using a semi-transparent material. The first reflecting mirror also redirects light coming from the second light source to the lens via the second reflecting mirror set. The lens focuses light from the first light source or the second light source and projects the light onto the optical sensor for the production of an image.
An integrated reflection and transparency scanning device having a side edge and an upper surface, comprising:
An integrated reflection and transparency scanning device having a side edge and an upper surface, comprising:
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