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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jun. 12, 2012
Filed:
Aug. 28, 2008
Kenneth E. Irwin, Jr., Alpharetta, GA (US);
Sten Mejenborg, Cumming, GA (US);
Jonathan Holbrook, Cumming, GA (US);
Burbank Herndon, Alpharetta, GA (US);
William F. Behm, Roswell, GA (US);
Gary R. Streeter, Andover, MA (US);
Kenneth E. Irwin, Jr., Alpharetta, GA (US);
Sten Mejenborg, Cumming, GA (US);
Jonathan Holbrook, Cumming, GA (US);
Burbank Herndon, Alpharetta, GA (US);
William F. Behm, Roswell, GA (US);
Gary R. Streeter, Andover, MA (US);
Scientific Games International, Inc., Newark, DE (US);
Abstract
Improved scanner designs are provided to improve imaging and reduce errors during the scanning process. Embodiments disclosed include, for example, the use of dual cameras to improve imagery and reduce the scanner enclosure size, synchronized lighting techniques during the scanning sequence, shielded lens for the camera scanner, a scanner enclosed on at least three sides, adjustments to scanner lighting based on the levels of ambient lighting, a combined branding and scanner apparatus, a gimbaled scanner mount, and a tilted platen with stop for document alignment.