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Movable image reading apparatus

US5537219A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJun 5, 1995
Grant dateJul 16, 1996
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Expiry dateJun 5, 2015

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T292/0936
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

An image reading apparatus is provided with white reference sheets. The image reading image apparatus is movable between a first reading position at which an optical reading unit reads image information on a document supplied by an automatic paper feeding mechanism and a second reading position. The image reading apparatus regulates an absolute white level with respect to a light source.

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