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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jun. 30, 1992
Filed:
Feb. 20, 1990
Fumikazu Nagano, Yamatokoriyama, JP;
Sharp Kabushiki Kaisha, Osaka, JP;
Abstract
An optical reading apparatus which can read both transparent and reflective originals is disclosed. The apparatus comprises: a transparent plate for supporting on the upper face an original from which information is to be read; a light source disposed below the plate; and optical reading unit disposed below the plate and having a converter information read from the original into electric signals; and a processor for processing these signals, and further comprises: a further optical reading unit disposed above the upper face of the plate and having another converter for converting information read from the original into further electric signals; and a switch for selecting either of the electric signals and the further electric signals to be supplied to the processor.