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Method and apparatus for detecting document size in an imaging system

US5020124A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateOct 10, 1989
Grant dateMay 28, 1991
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Expiry dateOct 10, 2009

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06T1/20
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Apparatus for detecting a dimension of a generally rectangular document in a system where the document is carried over a track to a station where the document is scanned by a sensor to create a digital image thereof. Pixel vales along a scan line which includes a portion of the track as well as the document are analyzed and provide an indication of the size of the document.

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