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Dual path scanning system and method

US8072657B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 16, 2008
Grant dateDec 6, 2011
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Expiry dateSep 5, 2029

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  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB65H2405/324
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

It is a first aspect of the present invention to provide a scanning device that includes a first imaging device adapted to convert contents of a first surface of a medium to a digital representation of the contents of the first surface of the medium, a scanning path adapted to guide the medium adjacent to the first imaging device, a first output path for guiding the medium to a first output tray, the first output path connected to the scanning path, a second output path for guiding the medium to a second output tray, the second output path connected to the scanning path, and a diverter guide adapted to direct the medium from the scanning path to one of the first output path and the second output path.

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