Patent ID: 8422095
Filing Date: 2013-04-16
Classification: H04N

Abstract:
1. An image scanner, comprising: a supporting plate comprising a supporting surface for supporting an original to be scanned on the supporting surface; an enclosure, the enclosure and the supporting plate cooperatively defining a receiving space; an image sensor received in the receiving space, the image sensor comprising a receiving surface facing the supporting plate and is substantially parallel to the supporting surface; at least two light sources configured for emitting light; and at least two light guide plates received in the receiving space, wherein the at least two light guide plates each comprise a light incident surface for receiving light from the at least two respective light sources, and an output surface facing the supporting plate for emission of surface light to scan the original on the supporting plate, and the surface light is reflected by the original to the receiving surface of the image sensor such that an image of the original is captured by the image sensor.