IMAGE READING APPARATUS AND IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS

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IMAGE READING APPARATUS AND IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240267475 titled 'IMAGE READING APPARATUS AND IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS

The image reading apparatus described in the abstract includes a conveying unit, a transparent member, a reading unit, and an opposing member. The reading unit uses a light source to illuminate a document and a reading portion to capture the image of the document as it passes through the apparatus.

The apparatus uses a light source to illuminate documents for reading.
A transparent member allows light to pass through to the reading unit.
An opposing member faces the transparent member and forms the conveyance path for documents.
The opposing member has an uneven surface with regularly arranged projecting portions.
The projecting portions aid in reflecting light for accurate image reading.

Potential Applications: - Document scanning and digitization - Quality control in printing and packaging industries - Image processing and analysis in research and development

Problems Solved: - Efficient document reading and digitization - Improved image quality and accuracy - Streamlined document handling processes

Benefits: - Enhanced image reading capabilities - Increased efficiency in document processing - Improved accuracy in capturing document images

Commercial Applications: Title: Advanced Image Reading Technology for Document Processing This technology can be utilized in industries such as: - Document management - Printing and publishing - Research and development

Questions about the technology: 1. How does the uneven surface of the opposing member contribute to the accuracy of image reading? The uneven surface helps in reflecting light in a controlled manner, ensuring precise image capture.

2. What are the potential cost-saving benefits of using this image reading apparatus in a commercial setting? Implementing this technology can lead to increased efficiency and reduced manual labor costs in document processing operations.

Original Abstract Submitted

an image reading apparatus includes a conveying unit, a transparent member, a reading unit, and an opposing member. the reading unit includes a light source configured to irradiate a document with light, and a reading portion configured to read an image of a document conveyed by the conveying unit through reflection light of the light irradiated from the light source via the transparent member. the opposing member is disposed to face the transparent member in an opposing direction at a reading position of the reading unit and configured to form the conveyance path together with the transparent member. the opposing member includes an uneven surface portion facing the transparent member. the uneven surface portion includes a plurality of projecting portions which is regularly and continuously arranged when viewed in the opposing direction.