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Contact-type document scanner including protective coating

US4691243A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateSep 29, 1986
Grant dateSep 1, 1987
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Expiry dateSep 29, 2006

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH10F39/191
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Image scanning apparatus includes an array of thin film light sensitive elements and relies upon the concept of "proximity focusing" in order to generate electrical signals for replicating an image on an image-bearing member. Included herein is an abrasion-resistant, transparent coating overlying said light sensitive elements.

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