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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Apr. 20, 2004
Filed:
Feb. 22, 2000
Rohm Co., Ltd., Kyoto, JP;
Abstract
An image sensor according to the present invention includes a casing ( ), a light source disposed in the casing ( ) for emitting light toward an object (K) to be read, and an image sensor board ( ) provided, on an obverse surface thereof, with a plurality of light receiving elements ( ) for generating image signals upon receiving light reflected by the object (K). The image sensor board ( ) is disposed so that the obverse surface thereof is directed inwardly of the casing ( ). The substrate ( ) is provided with a light shielding layer ( ) for covering the reverse surface of the substrate at least entirely over a portion of the obverse surface where the plurality of light receiving elements ( ) are mounted, so that disturbing external light is prevented from entering inside the casing ( ).