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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Mar. 18, 2003
Filed:
Feb. 09, 2001
Michael N. Tranquilla, Livonia, MI (US);
Unisys Corporation, Blue Bell, PA (US);
Abstract
A method and system provide for generating a predetermined feed spacing between a first document and a second document. The method includes the steps of determining an adjustment time period, and reducing a feed wheel speed to an adjustment speed. The feed wheel transports the documents between a document stack and a transport wheel. The method further provides for increasing the feed wheel speed after the adjustment time period has expired such that the trailing edge of the first document and the leading edge of the second document have the predetermined feed spacing. Determining the adjustment time period in conjunction with variable control of the feed wheel provides and enhanced approach to feed spacing unachievable through conventional approaches.