Patent ID: 6188465
Filing Date: 2001-02-13
Classification: H04N

Abstract:
An electronic reproduction system comprised of:an input scanner for incrementally scanning an image bearing member, said input scanner including:a light source for emitting light toward an image-bearing member;a light sensor array comprised of discrete light sensors for converting photons into electrical signals;a first gradient index lens array having a first depth of focus and movable relative to said light sensor array;a movable second gradient index lens array having a second depth of focus that is different than said first depth of focus and movable relative to said light sensor array;a selector for selectively moving either said first gradient index lens array or said second gradient index lens array into an optical conjugate relationship with said image bearing member and said array of light sensors; anda controller for controlling the operation of the reproduction system; and a printer for rendering a printed image of said digital representation of the image on the image bearing member;wherein said selector receives an operator induced signal that selects either said first gradient index lens array or said second gradient lens array that is to be placed into said optical conjugate relationship.