Compact scan engine disposed within a scanner housing
US7273178B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 20, 2006 |
| Grant date | Sep 25, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 3, 2026 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06K7/10603
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A scanner with a compact scan engine having a light source for generating a light beam is provided, optionally with a polygon scan mirror as well. A seat with the compact scan engine attached thereto is utilized, and the scan engine is significantly smaller than the scanner housing.
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