Patent ID: 7907311
Filing Date: 2011-03-15
Classification: H04N

Abstract:
1. A scanner, comprising: first and second portions, wherein the first portion is selectively movable relative to the second portion between first and second positions; a movable carriage; a platen that is substantially transparent to visible light overlying the carriage and disposed on the first portion so that the platen is selectively movable with the first portion; and a light source physically connected to the carriage for moving therewith, the light source selectively movable between a first position and a second position; wherein during a first mode of operation of the scanner, the first portion and the light source are at their respective first positions so that when a substantially opaque medium is placed on the platen for scanning, the platen is interposed between the substantially opaque medium and the light source; and wherein during a second mode of operation of the scanner, the first portion and the light source are at their respective second positions so that when a medium substantially transparent to light is positioned within the scanner for scanning, the light source is interposed between the platen and the medium substantially transparent to light.