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US 2004/0164222 A1Published application
Systems and methods for providing multiple object planes in an optical image scanner
OwnerRodney C. Harris, Kurt E. Spearsinventors
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Abstract
Systems and methods for optically scanning multiple object planes are provided. One embodiment is a system for optical image scanning comprising a platen and an optical head for scanning. The optical head comprises a first lens array positioned to focus a first object plane at a first optical sensor array and a second lens array positioned to focus a second object plane at a second optical sensor array.
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A system for optical image scanning, the system comprising:
- a platen;
- and
- an optical head for scanning, the optical head comprising:
- a first lens array positioned to focus a first object plane at a first optical sensor array;
- a second lens array positioned to focus a second object plane at a second optical sensor array.
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A method for providing multiple object planes in an optical image scanner, the method comprising:
- positioning an optical head a predetermined distance from a platen;
- focusing a first object plane located a first distance from the platen on a first optical sensor array;
- and
- focusing a second object plane located a second distance from the platen on a second optical sensor array.
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