Apparatus and method for obtaining data from a document
US7182249B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 10, 2003 |
| Grant date | Feb 27, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 23, 2024 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04N2201/0446
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
An apparatus for obtaining data from a document at point of presentment. The document has a predetermined width, and the apparatus has a frame, a drive mechanism mounted on the frame, and sensors. The drive mechanism is adapted to move the document along a document path in the apparatus between a home position, at which the document is inserted into the apparatus, and an exit position, at which the document is removable from the apparatus. The drive mechanism includes a roller rotatable about a roller axis for engaging a contact portion of the document extending along the width thereof. The roller has a substantially smooth surface for supporting the contact portion. The sensors are for obtaining document data from the contact portion of the document.
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