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Method and an apparatus for adjusting a scanning target area of an image reproduction device

US8441694B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 30, 2003
Grant dateMay 14, 2013
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Expiry dateMar 21, 2032

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04N2201/044
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

An image reproduction apparatus includes a scanning unit, a transparent scanning bed optically coupled to the scanning unit, and an adjustable shade associated with the scanning bed, wherein the adjustable shade is configured to be selectively placed across the scanning bed to reduce a portion of the scanning bed.

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