Patent ID: 6320650
Filing Date: 2001-11-20
Classification: H04N

Abstract:
An apparatus for capturing an image, comprising:a. a support platen for receiving a document having a front image bearing side and a back side co-extensive with the front side;b. an image capture element disposed below said platen for capturing an image on said front image side, said image having at least one distinguishing feature;c. a first light source for illuminating said document such that at least one distinguishing feature of said image is visible so that said document can be positioned on said platen;d. a first positioning cover designed for placement over said document, said first positioning cover being made of material such that said at least one distinguishing feature of said image can be viewed through said first positioning cover when said first light source is illuminated prior to capturing of said image; ande. a second cover for placement over said first positioning cover, said second cover being substantially opaque and used for when said image on said front image side is illuminated for capture of said image.