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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Nov. 16, 2010
Filed:
Sep. 22, 2005
Mahesan Chelvayohan, Lexington, KY (US);
Donald F. Croley, Georgetown, KY (US);
Mahesan Chelvayohan, Lexington, KY (US);
Donald F. Croley, Georgetown, KY (US);
Lexmark International, Inc., Lexington, KY (US);
Abstract
Scanning devices and method of use that accommodate a longer imaging distance while minimizing the size of the device. The scanning device may include an imaging unit having a sensor and optics. The scanning device may further include a target bed for placement of the targeted documents. An imaging distance extends between the imaging unit and the target bed. In one embodiment, the housing may be collapsed after the scanning procedure to reduce the overall device size. Reflective members may also be positioned within the interior of the device to lengthen the imaging distance. Still further embodiments may include a movable imaging unit.