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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Mar. 16, 2010
Filed:
Nov. 02, 2006
Hiroyuki Tanaka, Inagi, JP;
Yoshio Yoshizu, Inagi, JP;
Takashi Yoshida, Inagi, JP;
Kouichi Matsuo, Inagi, JP;
Isao Iwaguchi, Inagi, JP;
Hiroyuki Tanaka, Inagi, JP;
Yoshio Yoshizu, Inagi, JP;
Takashi Yoshida, Inagi, JP;
Kouichi Matsuo, Inagi, JP;
Isao Iwaguchi, Inagi, JP;
Fujitsu Limited, Kawasaki, JP;
Fujitsu Frontech Limited, Tokyo, JP;
Abstract
An image capturing apparatus illuminate and captures an image of an object using reflected light from the object. In the apparatus, a plurality of light-emitting devices are mounted in the periphery of an image sensor, and the light of the plurality of light-emitting devices is guided to an image capturing region by a light guide member for illumination. On the image capturing apparatus having the image capturing system disposed close to the illumination system, a hood is provided for optically intercepting the image capturing system from the illumination system, with a flange disposed thereon. The light reflected on the upper face of a filter can be intercepted from being incident on an image capturing system unit. Accordingly, output light not irradiating the object and causing an image capturing noise can be intercepted, which is effective for a clear photographed image.