Patent · US Expired

Adapter for viewing and scanning images residing on transparent media

US7310172B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 30, 2002
Grant dateDec 18, 2007
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Expiry dateDec 17, 2024

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04N2201/0422
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A transparency adapter includes a frame configured to removably receive and support a transparent media to be scanned, and a housing cooperating with the frame to position the frame at a comfortable viewing angle. A method of scanning an image residing on transparent media and a system for improving the scanning of transparencies on the platen of a reflective scanner are also disclosed.

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