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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Dec. 11, 2007
Filed:
Apr. 01, 2003
Nobuhiro Fujinawa, Yokohama, JP;
Takuya Shirahata, Yokohama, JP;
Nobuhiro Fujinawa, Yokohama, JP;
Takuya Shirahata, Yokohama, JP;
Nikon Corporation, Tokyo, JP;
Abstract
An image reading apparatus can read images on film and is capable of alternating between 35 mm film and a roll of film. The apparatus includes a light source, a photoelectric converter, a film transport that transports film past a reading position to which the light is emitted and the photoelectric converter reads, and two insertion openings. The light source illuminates the film so that the photoelectric converter can read the illuminated images and output an image signal. The film transport transports the film to the reading position. A first insertion opening is used for inserting a roll of film (e.g., in a cartridge), while a second insertion opening is used for inserting 35 mm film (e.g., on a film mount).