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Image reading apparatus and image reading method for reading document with reader supported by copyholder

US10477053B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJul 9, 2018
Grant dateNov 12, 2019
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Expiry dateJul 9, 2038

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04N2201/0456
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

An image reading apparatus includes a platen, a copyholder configured to rotate around a rotary axis, and a reader configured to read a reading surface pressed against the copyholder, of a document placed on the platen. The reader is supported by the copyholder to be able to move in a direction not parallel to the rotary axis.

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