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Document processing device and size determination method thereof

US11523016B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateMay 16, 2022
Grant dateDec 6, 2022
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Expiry dateMay 16, 2042

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04N1/00891
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A size determination method for a document processing device is provided. The document processing device includes an automatic document feeding module. The automatic document feeding module includes a support tray, an entrance and a detecting module. The detecting module includes a front-row detector and plural rear-row detectors. The size determination method includes following steps. Firstly, a document with plural originals is placed on the support tray and inserted into the entrance. Then, a selected original of the document is transported. When the selected original is detected by the front-row detector, the plural rear-row detectors are powered on. The selected original is continuously transported, and the plural rear-row detectors are operated in a detection mode. Then, a size of the selected original is determined according to detection results of the plural rear-row detectors and a transfer time of the selected original.

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