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Apparatus for multiple resolution scanning

  • US 5,946,110 A
  • Filed: 05/19/1997
  • Issued: 08/31/1999
  • Est. Priority Date: 05/19/1997
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A scanning apparatus for producing a two dimensional computer image of a two dimensional original object comprising:

  • at least first and second platforms both supported for linear scanning motion along a predetermined path determined by at least one dimension of said original object;

    said first platform carrying said original object and said second platform carrying electro-optical image reproduction means;

    first and second scan motive means for moving said first and second platforms along said path;

    one of said scan motive means moving one of said platforms over the entire length of said path;

    the other of said scan motive means moving the other of said platforms over a fractional part of said path; and

    motion control means for controlling said first and second scan motive means.

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