Patent ID: 8605340
Filing Date: 2013-12-10
Classification: H04N

Abstract:
1. A scanner adapted to be connected to an electronic device having image display functionality, said scanner comprising: a lower housing formed on opposite sides with a paper inlet and a paper outlet; an upper housing mounted on said lower housing, and including a main body that is provided with a terminal hole, and a support member that is disposed proximate to said terminal hole and that is adapted to abut against the electronic device when the electronic device is connected to the scanner; a scan unit including a scan module that is disposed between said lower and upper housings, a control module that is coupled electrically to said scan module, and a connecting terminal that is coupled electrically to said control module and that is accessible via said terminal hole; and an adaptor removably mounted to said connecting terminal so as to permit direct electrical connection between said scanner and the electronic device such that said scanner may operate under control of the electronic device.