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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jun. 22, 2004
Filed:
Nov. 20, 2002
Ricoh Company, Ltd., Tokyo, JP;
Abstract
This invention provides an image reading apparatus having high speed, small size and low cost, capable of reducing CPU load and capacity required for a memorizing table. The image forming apparatus including a reading portion for reading an image by scanning an original document, driving means for driving the reading portion, and memory means for storing therein a plurality of driving frequencies for enabling the driving means to switch to a variety of speeds and drive in a step by step manner, and for storing therein a table indicative of a switching point for switching one driving frequency of the plurality of driving frequencies to another driving frequency of the plurality of driving frequencies, wherein one driving frequency of the plurality of driving frequencies is switched to another driving frequency of the plurality of driving frequencies at the switching point.