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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
May. 26, 2026
Filed:
Nov. 28, 2022
Kabushiki Kaisha N-tech, Gifu-ken, JP;
Kabushiki Kaisha Yakult Honsha, Tokyo, JP;
Tohoshoji Kabushiki Kaisha, Osaka, JP;
KABUSHIKI KAISHA N-TECH, Gifu-ken, JP;
KABUSHIKI KAISHA YAKULT HONSHA, Tokyo, JP;
TOHOSHOJI KABUSHIKI KAISHA, Osaka, JP;
Abstract
An imaging device includes two cameras capturing transmission images of an article from opposite directions, a first light source emitting light that is transmitted through the article in a first direction, and a second light source emitting light that is transmitted through the article in a second direction. The first camera captures a first image that is a transmission image of the article. The second camera captures a second image that is a transmission image of the article. The first half mirror reflects first transmitted light toward the first camera while the second light source is turned off, and permits transmission of light traveling from the second light source toward the article. The second half mirror reflects second transmitted light toward the second camera while the first light source is turned off, and also permits transmission of light traveling from the first light source toward the article.