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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Oct. 16, 2001
Filed:
Aug. 13, 1997
Marco Brandestini, Kirkland, WA (US);
Richard A. Ferraro, Seattle, WA (US);
Masashi Tazawa, Kanagawa-ken, JP;
Eisaku Maeda, Chiba-ken, JP;
Nobuhiro Fujinawa, Kanagawa-ken, JP;
Osamu Ikeda, Kanagawa-ken, JP;
Nikon Corporation, Tokyo, JP;
Abstract
A transporting system for an image digitizer can handle both positive and negative transparent film material. The transport features accurate linear motion with high resolution in a single compact unit. For the processing of individually framed slides, an automatic eject mechanism is provided. Both manual and motor driven focus adjustments are provided. Individual images can be oriented by an angular adjustment option. A special carrier allows the system to process negatives in uncut strips. The transport can manage larger number of images using either a slide tray or roll feed attachment.