Enhanced scanner design
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1. An improved scanning device, comprising:
- an optical element for scanning;
an enclosure surrounding the optical element on the top, bottom, and along at least three sides so as to shield the optical element from ambient light sources, said enclosure defining an opening for access to the interior of the enclosure, said enclosure having an interior surface comprising a non-reflective finish; and
a platen positioned within the interior of the enclosure for receipt of a document for scanning, said platen comprising a contact element disposed so as to engage and position the document within a field of view of said optical element for scanning.
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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.
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1. An improved scanning device, comprising:
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an optical element for scanning; an enclosure surrounding the optical element on the top, bottom, and along at least three sides so as to shield the optical element from ambient light sources, said enclosure defining an opening for access to the interior of the enclosure, said enclosure having an interior surface comprising a non-reflective finish; and a platen positioned within the interior of the enclosure for receipt of a document for scanning, said platen comprising a contact element disposed so as to engage and position the document within a field of view of said optical element for scanning. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5)
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6. An improved scanning device, comprising:
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an optical element for scanning; an enclosure surrounding the optical element on the top, bottom, and along at least three sides so as to shield the optical element from ambient light sources, said enclosure defining an opening for access to the interior of the enclosure, said enclosure having an interior surface comprising a non-reflective finish; wherein said enclosure defines an input slot for receipt of a ticket, and the scanning device further comprises; a platen positioned within the interior of the enclosure; a motor positioned below the platen and configured to receive the ticket from the input slot and advance the ticket to said platen; and a printing device positioned proximate to said motor and configured for marking the ticket.
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7. An improved scanning device, comprising:
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an enclosure defining an opening; a plurality of optical elements for scanning an item, said optical elements positioned within said enclosure; at least one light source positioned in said enclosure so as to illuminate the item during scanning, said at least one light source positioned within the interior of said enclosure in a manner that minimizes direct reflections to the two or more optical elements; and a platen positioned within the interior of the enclosure for receipt of the item for scanning, said platen comprising a contact element disposed so as to engage and position the item within a field of view of said optical elements for scanning. - View Dependent Claims (8, 9, 10, 11)
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12. An improved scanning device, comprising:
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an enclosure defining an opening; a plurality of optical elements for scanning an item, said optical elements positioned within said enclosure; at least one light source positioned in said enclosure so as to illuminate the item during scanning, said at least one light source positioned within the interior of said enclosure in a manner that minimizes direct reflections to the two or more optical elements; wherein said enclosure defines an input slot for receipt of a ticket and the scanning device further comprises; a platen positioned within the interior of the enclosure; a motor positioned below said platen and configured to receive the ticket from the input slot and advance the ticket to said platen; and a printing device positioned proximate to said motor and configured for marking the ticket.
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