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Methods and apparatus for swipe or presentation image scanning

US7367509B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 29, 2004
Grant dateMay 6, 2008
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Expiry dateSep 1, 2025

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06K7/109
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Methods and apparatus for swipe image scanning comprising a scan stand and an imaging scanner. An exemplary scan stand comprises an illumination module and a receiving structure to receive the imaging scanner. Other embodiments further comprise a scan module, an illumination module, a processing unit, a detection component and memory. In an embodiment, the scan stand illuminates target dataforms brighter than the illumination from the scanner allowing for shorter exposure times and improved scanner performance.

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