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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Oct. 24, 2006
Filed:
May. 21, 2002
Akira Takei, Yamanashi-ken, JP;
Makoto Shimizu, Yamanashi-ken, JP;
Mitsuhiro Ishihara, Yamanashi-ken, JP;
Tetsuya Aiyama, Yamanashi-ken, JP;
Masaki Oshima, Yamanashi-ken, JP;
Akira Takei, Yamanashi-ken, JP;
Makoto Shimizu, Yamanashi-ken, JP;
Mitsuhiro Ishihara, Yamanashi-ken, JP;
Tetsuya Aiyama, Yamanashi-ken, JP;
Masaki Oshima, Yamanashi-ken, JP;
Nisca Corporation, Yamanashi-Ken, JP;
Abstract
An image reading apparatus includes a platen, a frame for holding the platen, an installation device disposed to the frame so that the platen can be held in a substantially vertical state, and a scanning device for reading a document along the platen substantially vertically held. The reading of the document is carried out by elevating or lowering the scanning device.