18592692. IMAGE SCANNER simplified abstract (BROTHER KOGYO KABUSHIKI KAISHA)
Contents
IMAGE SCANNER
Organization Name
BROTHER KOGYO KABUSHIKI KAISHA
Inventor(s)
Yoshihiro Okamoto of Komaki (JP)
Yuichiro Ichinose of Kariya (JP)
IMAGE SCANNER - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18592692 titled 'IMAGE SCANNER
Simplified Explanation:
This patent application describes a system where two reading sensors read both surfaces of a document as it is conveyed in one direction. An elastic body presses one of the sensors towards the document, while a conveyance guide and friction pad help guide the document.
Key Features and Innovation:
- Two reading sensors for both surfaces of a document
- Elastic body for sensor pressure
- Conveyance guide with protrusion
- Friction pad for document support
- Recess for feed roller
- Opening for sensor exposure
Potential Applications:
This technology could be used in document scanning devices, printers, copiers, and any other equipment that requires accurate reading of both sides of a document.
Problems Solved:
This technology solves the problem of accurately reading both sides of a document as it is being conveyed, ensuring precise data capture.
Benefits:
The benefits of this technology include improved efficiency in document processing, higher accuracy in data capture, and reduced chances of errors in scanning or copying documents.
Commercial Applications:
This technology could be highly valuable in the office equipment industry, particularly for companies that rely on document processing and scanning for their operations.
Prior Art:
Potential areas to search for prior art related to this technology could include patents or research on document scanning systems, dual-sided reading sensors, and document conveyance mechanisms.
Frequently Updated Research:
Stay updated on advancements in document scanning technology, sensor technology, and automation in document processing for potential improvements or new applications of this technology.
Questions about Document Scanning Technology: 1. How does this technology improve document scanning processes? 2. What are the key components of this innovative document scanning system?
Original Abstract Submitted
A first reading sensor reads a first surface of a document. A second reading sensor reads a second surface of the document. An elastic body presses the second reading sensor toward the document that is conveyed toward an other side in a first direction. A conveyance guide includes a protrusion accommodating the elastic body. A friction pad contacts, from below, the document supported by a document placement surface. A recess is recessed downward from the document placement surface. A feed roller at a lowermost position enters the recess. An opening is formed in the document placement surface. The opening allows an exposed surface of the protrusion to be exposed to a side to which the document placement surface faces. The friction pad, the recess, and the opening are arranged away from one another in a second direction perpendicular to the first direction and an upper-lower direction.
