Patents Examined by T. Stoll
  • Linear image sensor of the contact type
    Patent number: 5619345
    Abstract: An image sensor of the contact type is comprised of a plurality of image sensor chips arranged linearly with one another. Each chip has an array of picture elements arranged at a given constant pitch which is set slightly smaller than a standard reading pitch in a main scanning direction, thereby ensuring uniform output performance of the image sensor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 16, 1991
    Date of Patent: April 8, 1997
    Assignee: Seiko Instruments Inc.
    Inventors: Satoshi Machida, Yukito Kawahara, Hiroshi Mukainakano, Masahiro Yokomichi