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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7349109 | Imaging apparatus and print control method for an imaging apparatus An imaging apparatus comprises a plurality of different types of imaging means, each associated with one of a plurality of different types of imaging applications, each imaging application producing a print job containing image data; an engine configured to cause th... | 03/25/2008 |
| 7338043 | Method and apparatus for feeding a document An apparatus for feeding a document includes a chassis, a copying device coupled to the chassis, a feed tray coupled to the chassis and moveable between a first position and second position, a first feed mechanism operable to accept a document from the feed tray and... | 03/04/2008 |
| 7258500 | Media processing apparatus and scanner unit The media processing apparatus has a first transportation path for guiding the check, a second transportation path and a third transportation path that diverge from the first transportation path, a front scanner that is rendered along the first transportation path f... | 08/21/2007 |
| 7248378 | Image reader with two duplex copy modes An image reader has an original tray for feeding an original from a bundle of originals, a first transport passage for transporting the original fed by the original tray, a scanner for reading an image on one side of the original from one side of the transported ori... | 07/24/2007 |
| 7236270 | Method of setting reference data of shading corrections, and image reading apparatus A white reference image is inputted to an image sensor with a light source lit up, and white reference data is set every effective photosensor element by inspecting the output signals of the image sensor as to the white reference image (steps S305 and S310... | 06/26/2007 |
| 7212321 | Simple and compact automatic document feed device containing a single adjusting unit An automatic document feed device having reading means for stopping a conveyed document to a reading position on a platen and sequentially reading images of two sides of the document one side by one, includes an adjusting unit, provided upstream of the reading posit... | 05/01/2007 |
| 7212317 | Original scanning apparatus An original scanning apparatus is provided in which a translucent member can be easily cleaned. A glass (31) on a reading surface is configured openable and closable with respect to an upper original conveying guide (24), whereby a surface (C) on the i... | 05/01/2007 |
| 7210102 | Method and system for determining page numbers of page images Page numbering of images of pages in a document includes extracting all numbers that are exactly one different than a number found on an adjacent page, and grouping the extracted numbers into a set of sequences that describe the candidate page numbers in the book. T... | 04/24/2007 |
| 7206849 | Communication in a wireless communications network when a mobile computer terminal may be unreachable A method and apparatus for communication between a mobile computer terminal and a host computer in a system in which it is necessary for the mobile computer terminal to send a message to the host computer at a particular time. The specific time at which the mobile c... | 04/17/2007 |
| 7202983 | Image reading apparatus In an image reading apparatus having a first original reading device for reading one side of an original guided and fed by a guide, and a second original reading device disposed downstream of the first original reading device for reading the other side of the origin... | 04/10/2007 |
| 7145698 | Information reading apparatus An information reading apparatus reads information on a recording sheet. The apparatus includes a first information reading unit that reads information recorded on one side of an information sheet. A second information reading unit reads information recorded on the ... | 12/05/2006 |
| 7064874 | Both-side document reading apparatus and both-side document reading method First and second scanning and reading systems are arranged on the both sides of the document transport path. The image reading region by the first scanning and reading system is positioned on an upstream side of an image reading region by the second scanning and rea... | 06/20/2006 |
| 7063317 | Image forming apparatus capable of feeding tab sheets of tab sheet bundle There is provided an image forming apparatus capable of setting up a tab sheet mode-operating and configuring environment in which an effective tab sheet mode output can be obtained by a simple operation of selecting feeding of tab sheets and a destination of discha... | 06/20/2006 |
| 7050145 | Device for copying both sides of an object in a single pass using an office copier A device for use with a copier to make copies of both sides of a document or other objects in a single pass. The device is configured to rest on a copier platen without being attached to the platen and without deriving power from the copier. A document holder in the... | 05/23/2006 |
| 7040538 | Bar code reader including linear sensor array and hybrid camera and bar code reader A semiconductor detector device for detecting optical code symbols includes no more than 512 pixels. Each of the pixels has an aspect ratio that is greater than 2 to 1 with a short dimension not greater than 8 microns. In a bar code reader, a sensor for detecting th... | 05/09/2006 |
| 7025348 | Method and apparatus for detection of multiple documents in a document scanner using multiple ultrasonic sensors An apparatus (10) for detection of multiple documents (42) in a document transport system comprises a first transmitter (13) emitting a first signal at a first interval through a document feed path (40). A first sensor (14) detects... | 04/11/2006 |
| 7002663 | Both side projection exposure apparatus In an exposure apparatus, an exposure stage is moved from an exposure position to a work piece feeding and discharging position, exposure light is emitted from a light emitting unit to a first alignment mark on a first mask and an image of the first alignment mark i... | 02/21/2006 |
| 7003251 | Image forming method having transfer temperature difference and apparatus for the same An image forming method of the present invention begins with a first image transfer step for thermally transferring a first toner image from a first image carrier to a second image carrier contacting it. Subsequently, in a second image transfer step, the first toner... | 02/21/2006 |
| 6995880 | Image reading apparatus An image reading apparatus for reading both surfaces of a document has a first reading device and a second reading device disposed at a side opposite to the first reading device to sandwich a reading station for reading the document, thereby simultaneously reading b... | 02/07/2006 |
| 6942213 | Duplex scanning device A compact duplex scanner for scanning both sides of an original document scans a document smoothly without paper jams. A platen roller 8 is located opposite an image sensor 7 for scanning a paper 15 held therebetween as it is transported through... | 09/13/2005 |
| 6906830 | Compact image scanner capable of reading both a light-reflecting article and a light-transmitting article The image scanner 101 comprises a manuscript conveying unit 102 having conveying rolls 115, 116 for conveying a manuscript 111 and a first light source 114, and a manuscript reading unit 103 mounted on the manuscript conveyi... | 06/14/2005 |
| 6795160 | Image reading apparatus and image reading method An image reading apparatus having an original sheet feeding portion and an image reading portion includes two reading sensors which read an image (top surface and back surface) of an original and can almost simultaneously read both sides of the original without a re... | 09/21/2004 |
| 6640082 | Image reading apparatus An image reading apparatus for reading originals, which is transported one at a time, at a predetermined reading station is provided with a first reading station for reading one side of the originals at a bottom of a U-shaped transport path for guiding th... | 10/28/2003 |
| 6583849 | Apparatus for exposure of photo-curing resin applied to printed circuit board In exposing a photocurable resin to light, the light is irradiated on the photocurable resin while a base material to which the photocurable resin is applied is immersed in a liquid. An apparatus for carrying out the exposure includes an exposure tank in ... | 06/24/2003 |
| 6529259 | Sheet supply device with quick reverse function and sheet process method A sheet supply device is formed of a sheet supply stacker, a supply path for guiding a sheet stacked on the sheet supply stacker, a sheet process portion situated in the supply path, and a switch-back path positioned on a downstream side of the sheet proc... | 03/04/2003 |
| 6493059 | Installation for exposing a double-sided printed circuit card to light The invention relates to an installation for exposing a double-sided printed circuit card to light through artworks. The installation comprises a first artwork-support (10) that is fixed, a second artwork (14) that is movable, vertical displacement means ... | 12/10/2002 |
| 6437850 | Method and device for exposing both sides of a sheet A method is described for exposing both sides of a light sensitive sheet such as a printed circuit board panel according to imaging data. The method uses a device that has an optical system for scanning the sensitive sheet by one or more beams. The optica... | 08/20/2002 |
| 6396561 | Method and device for exposing both sides of a sheet A device is described for exposing both sides of a light sensitive sheet such as a printed circuit board panel according to imaging data. The device comprises an optical system for scanning the sensitive sheet by one or more beams. The optical system scan... | 05/28/2002 |
| 6366743 | Image processing device An image processing device comprising a second side image sensor to determine whether the second side of a document also requires processing. The second side image sensor preferably uses a camera or measures reflected infrared light with an infrared photo... | 04/02/2002 |
| 6350072 | Printer with plural mode integral module for document handling print output and print duplex inversion In a printer with a print engine having simplex and duplex sheet printing functions, and simplex and duplex sheet feeding paths, and at least one sheet output path, a plural function module is mounted on top of the print engine. This plural function modul... | 02/26/2002 |
| 6348962 | Device for image-shooting both sides of documents A novel device for image-shooting both surfaces of documents at a high rate by an electronic device. The device has an upper transport system for allowing plural documents to descend/move by a pre-set number at a time towards the downstream and an image-s... | 02/19/2002 |
| 6323936 | Machine for exposing a panel to laser radiation The invention relates to a machine for exposing a panel to laser radiation, said panel having a working length L in a first direction Y, and being subdivided into N successive segments. The machine has a fixed structure; a horizontal panel support that is... | 11/27/2001 |
| 6323933 | Image reading device and method It is an exemplified object of the present invention is to provide an image reading device and method that would realize a high-resolution image reading. The present invention connects to a movable optical system in a double-sided image readable device at... | 11/27/2001 |
| 6323939 | Image forming apparatus with a re-feeding path for duplex copying having waiting position therein An image forming apparatus according to the present invention includes two deck cases (sheet stacking means) arranged side by side and disposed below a re-feed path for re-feeding a sheet having a first surface on which an image was formed. In the present... | 11/27/2001 |
| 6288768 | Image reading device with movable sheet guide An image reading device capable of reading images on the both surfaces of a document in order while moving the document at a prescribed speed includes a platen for reading the document moving at the prescribed speed, a reversible transferring device for m... | 09/11/2001 |
| 6281963 | Image forming apparatus An image forming apparatus for forming an image on both of a first side and a second side which are the right side and the back side of recording material, which comprises an image carrier on the surface of which a toner image is formed, a transfer member... | 08/28/2001 |
| 6249334 | Image forming apparatus An image forming apparatus includes: a recording material accommodating device for accommodating recording materials; an image forming device for forming an image on the recording material; a conveyance section for conveying the recording material fed fro... | 06/19/2001 |
| 6239863 | Removable cover for protecting a reticle, system including and method of using the same A removable cover for protecting a reticle used in a lithography system is described. The removable cover includes a frame and a membrane supported by the frame. The membrane is transparent to an inspection wavelength such that the reticle can be inspecte... | 05/29/2001 |
| 6198525 | System for contact imaging both sides of a substrate Apparatus for contact exposing each side of a substrate to a different image on a mask includes a first-side imaging station for imaging the first side of the substrate, a second-side imaging station for imaging the second side thereof, an intermediate st... | 03/06/2001 |
| 6195151 | Media handling system for duplex printing A media sheet handling system for duplex printing is disclosed. During duplex printing, the media sheet whose first side is printed is directed into a duplex print path, wherein the media sheet is reversed to a flipped over state with respect to its origi... | 02/27/2001 |
