Scanner having back-side window and method for using the scanner
US6172360A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 2, 2000 |
| Grant date | Jan 9, 2001 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 2, 2020 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04N2201/045
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Scanner apparatus may comprise a housing having a front side with an opening therein, a back side with an opening therein and a scanning device mounted within the housing. A transparent platen mounted within the opening in the front side of the housing allows an object positioned adjacent the scanning device so that the object may be thereafter scanned. A transparent window mounted within the opening in the back side of the housing allows a user to view at least a portion the object positioned adjacent the transparent platen.
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