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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Dec. 12, 2000
Filed:
May. 14, 1998
Toshihiro Takayanagi, Okazaki, JP;
Brother Kogyo Kabushiki Kaisha, Nagoya, JP;
Abstract
An image reading apparatus for reading out images on an image carrying paper sheet is provided. The apparatus includes a motor for feeding the image carrying paper sheet. The motor is driven by a motor driving unit on the basis of motor controlling data. The image reading apparatus further includes a generator for generating the motor controlling data, a photoelectric converter for generating image signals corresponding to the images. The apparatus also includes a register for holding the motor controlling data from the motor controlling data generator. The motor controlling data held by the register are advantageously supplied to the motor driving unit after a predetermined delay time by way of a delay unit which includes a latch circuit for holding the motor controlling data from the register, and a counter associated with the latch circuit.