Image processing device using line sensor

Abstract

With the present invention, it is possible to provide an image processing system which uses a line sensor capable of achieving an optimal image fetching speed which is in accordance with the image processing capability (image processing speed) without distorting or defocusing the image. The image processing system of the present invention includes an illuminating unit, a line sensor, an optical system, a movement unit, an image processing unit and a control unit. The illuminating unit illuminates the surface of an object to be examined. The line sensor picks up the image of the surface of the object. The optical system forms the image of the surface of the object on the line sensor. The movement unit moves the illuminating unit, the line sensor and the optical system relative to the object. The image processing unit processes an image signal from the line sensor. The control unit at least controls the clock rate of the line sensor and the movement speed of the movement means.

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