Fujifilm business innovation corp. (20240106956). READING DEVICE AND IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS simplified abstract
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READING DEVICE AND IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS
Organization Name
fujifilm business innovation corp.
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READING DEVICE AND IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240106956 titled 'READING DEVICE AND IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS
Simplified Explanation
The reading device described in the patent application includes a housing with a transparent flat plate on the upper surface for placing objects to be read, a reading unit that reads information on the object by contacting the lower surface of the plate, a movement unit that moves the reading unit back and forth within a scan area, and a motor that powers the movement unit. The motor is positioned to overlap with the reading unit inside the housing.
- Simplified Explanation:
- Reading device with transparent flat plate for objects - Reading unit reads by contacting lower surface - Movement unit moves reading unit back and forth - Motor powers movement unit, overlapping with reading unit
- Potential Applications:
- Document scanning - Barcode reading - Text recognition
- Problems Solved:
- Efficient reading of objects - Precise scanning - Automation of reading tasks
- Benefits:
- Increased accuracy - Time-saving - User-friendly operation
- Potential Commercial Applications:
- Office equipment - Retail inventory management - Library cataloging systems
- Possible Prior Art:
- Flatbed scanners - Handheld barcode scanners
- Unanswered Questions:
1. How does the device handle different types of objects with varying thicknesses? - The patent application does not specify how the device accommodates objects of different thicknesses and whether it adjusts its reading mechanism accordingly. 2. What is the expected lifespan of the motor and other moving parts in the device? - The patent application does not mention the durability or expected lifespan of the motor and other moving components, which could be crucial for potential users.
Original Abstract Submitted
a reading device includes: a housing including a transparent flat plate on an upper surface on which an object to be read is placed; a reading unit that reads information on the object to be read by coming into contact with a lower surface of the transparent flat plate inside the housing; a movement unit that causes the reading unit to move back and forth within a scan area inside the housing; and a motor that provides power to the movement unit inside the housing. the motor is disposed to overlap with the reading unit along upward and downward directions inside the housing.
