18491667. IMAGE READING DEVICE AND PRINTING APPARATUS simplified abstract (CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHA)
Contents
- 1 IMAGE READING DEVICE AND PRINTING APPARATUS
- 1.1 Organization Name
- 1.2 Inventor(s)
- 1.3 IMAGE READING DEVICE AND PRINTING APPARATUS - A simplified explanation of the abstract
- 1.4 Simplified Explanation
- 1.5 Potential Applications
- 1.6 Problems Solved
- 1.7 Benefits
- 1.8 Potential Commercial Applications
- 1.9 Possible Prior Art
- 1.10 Unanswered Questions
- 1.11 Original Abstract Submitted
IMAGE READING DEVICE AND PRINTING APPARATUS
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
HIROSHI Yoshino of Kanagawa (JP)
IMAGE READING DEVICE AND PRINTING APPARATUS - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18491667 titled 'IMAGE READING DEVICE AND PRINTING APPARATUS
Simplified Explanation
The abstract describes an image reading device with a cover unit that can rotate to cover the placement portion of a medium, along with a hinge portion that allows for movement in two directions.
- The device includes a first image reading unit, cover unit, and hinge portion.
- The cover unit can rotate in two directions to cover the placement portion.
- The hinge portion has openings for cables and spaces for cable placement.
- The first space extends in the first direction near the first opening.
Potential Applications
The technology described in this patent application could be applied in:
- Document scanners
- Photocopiers
- Printers
Problems Solved
This technology solves the following problems:
- Protecting the medium during image reading
- Efficient cable management
- Easy access to the placement portion
Benefits
The benefits of this technology include:
- Improved device functionality
- Enhanced user experience
- Increased durability
Potential Commercial Applications
The potential commercial applications of this technology could be in:
- Office equipment
- Imaging devices
- Industrial scanners
Possible Prior Art
One possible prior art for this technology could be:
- Document scanners with rotating covers
Unanswered Questions
How does the device handle different sizes of mediums?
The abstract does not mention how the device accommodates various sizes of mediums for image reading.
What materials are used in the construction of the device?
The abstract does not provide information on the materials used in the device's construction.
Original Abstract Submitted
An image reading device includes a first image reading unit to read an image of a medium placed on a placement portion, a cover unit, and a hinge portion. The cover unit is rotatable in a first direction from a first position to cover the placement portion toward a second position and in a second direction from the second position toward the first position. The hinge portion has a first opening provided on a placement portion side, a second opening provided on a cover unit side, a first space in which a first cable extending from the first opening toward the second opening is disposed, and a second space that is adjacent to the first space via a partition portion and in which a second cable extending from the first opening toward the second opening is disposed. The first space extends in the first direction near the first opening.
