Patent ID: 8482815
Filing Date: 2013-07-09
Classification: H04N

Abstract:
1. An image reading device comprising: an original table including a first area for a stationary original and a second area for a moved original; an operational panel disposed on a first side of the image reading device; an original placement portion; an original output portion; and an auto document feeder separately and independently provided adjacent to the operational panel, and having a U-turn path which extends from the original placement portion by way of the second area to the original output portion, the original output portion being provided adjacent to the auto document feeder and extending toward a second side opposite to the first side of the image reading device, wherein each of the first area and the second area has an exposed portion, each exposed portion having a rectangular shape, wherein the longitudinal direction of each exposed portion coincides with each other, and wherein the second area is provided between the first area and the first side of the image reading device.