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Rod lens array and image read apparatus and system using the same

US6239421A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJun 12, 1998
Grant dateMay 29, 2001
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Expiry dateJun 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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