Seiko epson corporation (20240259512). IMAGE READING APPARATUS simplified abstract
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IMAGE READING APPARATUS
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Seiji Tezuka of Kitakyushu (JP)
Noriyuki Koyanagi of Kitakyushu (JP)
Naoki Sakamoto of Kitakyushu (JP)
IMAGE READING APPARATUS - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240259512 titled 'IMAGE READING APPARATUS
Simplified Explanation: The patent application describes a scanner that can operate in two different feeding modes to handle paper bundles with multiple sheets.
Key Features and Innovation:
- Reading unit reads an image of paper
- Medium feeding portion selects between separation feeding and non-separation feeding modes
- First and second transporting rollers move the paper
- Driven rollers are activated in the non-separation feeding mode
Potential Applications: This technology can be used in office scanners, document management systems, and printing devices.
Problems Solved: This technology addresses the challenge of efficiently feeding and scanning paper bundles with multiple sheets.
Benefits:
- Improved efficiency in handling paper bundles
- Versatile operation modes for different types of paper bundles
Commercial Applications: The technology can be applied in office equipment, document scanning services, and printing businesses to enhance productivity and workflow efficiency.
Prior Art: Readers can explore prior patents related to document scanning, paper handling, and printing technologies to understand the evolution of this innovation.
Frequently Updated Research: Stay updated on advancements in document scanning technology, paper handling mechanisms, and automation in office equipment for potential improvements in this field.
Questions about the Technology: 1. What are the specific advantages of using a scanner with dual feeding modes? 2. How does this technology compare to traditional scanners in terms of efficiency and paper handling capabilities?
Original Abstract Submitted
a scanner includes a reading unit that reads an image of a paper, a medium feeding portion that is capable of selecting a first feeding mode in which a separation feeding for separately feeding a paper bundle in which a plurality of sheets of paper is overlapped with each other is performed and a second feeding mode in which a non-separation feeding for collectively feeding the paper bundle without separating is performed, and a pair of first transporting rollers and a pair of second transporting rollers that transport the paper fed by the medium feeding portion, in a case in which the medium feeding portion feeds the paper in the second feeding mode, a first driven roller and a second driven roller respectively constituting the pair of first transporting rollers and the pair of second transporting rollers are driven in a rotation direction where the paper is transported.
