Viewing light box scanner for scanning and viewing transmissive and reflective media images

Abstract

A wall mounted scanner for large and small format transmissive X-ray films and any type of transmissive media, that incorporates a viewing light box into the case to view the media before and after scanning. Transmissive media are defined as any type of media that passes light through it, specifically images on transparent film. Scanning light source can also be moved so that the unit can scan reflective media. The scanner has an external light source that shines through the media onto a lens/CCD camera. The media is transported under the light source for scanning and then it is brought back to the viewer for immediate comparison to the scanned image which is displayed on the computer monitor. The entire scanner is mounted vertically. Scanning and viewing is done in the vertical plane to allow for minimal contact between the media and scanner. It is possible to pivot the light source below the media to be scanned in order to scan reflective media.

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