Rod lens array and image read apparatus and system using the same
US6239421A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 12, 1998 |
| Grant date | May 29, 2001 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 12, 2018 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04N2201/03145
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A rod lens array, used in an image sensor, is configured by sandwiching a plurality of rod lenses with two side plates. Among the two side plates, the one which is on the side of the illumination device is made thinner than the other side plate.
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