Transparent media adapter, template, system and method for automated selection of media type and scanning routine
US7110150B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 10, 2001 |
| Grant date | Sep 19, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 2, 2023 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04N1/00519
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A template for a scanning system that comprises a template body and an actuation device for actuating a switch is provided. A transparent media adapter for a scanning system comprising a switch actuatable by an actuation device and an adapter housing having a signal transmission mechanism therein is provided. A scanner system comprising a template having an actuation device, a reflective scanner and a transparent media adapter comprising a switch actuatable by the actuation device and operable to transmit a signal upon actuation thereof to a computer is provided. A method of scanning an image on a transparent media comprising actuating a switch on a transparent media adapter, transmitting a signal to a computer upon actuation of the switch and directing the scanning system to execute a scan routine upon reception of the signal is provided.
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