Patent ID: 8451516
Filing Date: 2013-05-28
Classification: H04N

Abstract:
1. An apparatus for scanning a bound document, comprising: a casing, comprising: a first platen, having a scanning region, for supporting the bound document; and a second platen disposed adjacent to the first platen; an image-capturing assembly disposed inside the casing and under the first platen for capturing an image of the bound document within the scanning region and generating an image signal correspondingly; at least a sensor disposed on the second platen of the casing for detecting the presence of the bound document and transmitting a detection signal responsive to detection of the document presence; and a controller, disposed inside the casing and electrically connected to the image-capturing assembly and the sensor, for executing a book-scanning mode responsive to the detection signal received from the at least one sensor, and determining a size of the bound document according to the detection signal received.