Image reading apparatus that emits different light amounts and image forming system
US12244778B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 28, 2023 |
| Grant date | Mar 4, 2025 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 28, 2043 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04N1/2038
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
An image reading apparatus includes a platen on which an original is to be placed, a scanner unit configured to emit light to the original placed on the platen and receive light reflected from the original, to thereby read an image of the original, and at least one processor configured to control the scanner unit to generate an image signal representing the image based on a result of reading the image of the original by the scanner unit, wherein, in a case in which a plurality of originals are placed on the platen, the at least one processor is configured to control the scanner unit to emit the light with a first light amount in a case where the plurality of originals are originals having a first type, and emit the light with a second light amount.
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