Abstract:
A compact, low-cost photographic film scanner 10 particularly adapted to scanning Advance Photo System (APS) film includes an imaging assembly having an elongated L-shaped housing with a photosensor, for example, a CCD 66, mounted directly to one end of the housing, the other end having a scanning aperture and film rails 84 integrally formed on the housing, the film rails 84 defining a film plane 86 over the scanning aperture. The housing comprises a two piece snap together configuration that provides support for the focusing lens 77 as well the photosensor and film scan gate. Additionally, the housing includes support arms 120 that receive and lock in place an LED illuminant head assembly 200. The imaging apparatus housing 70 conveniently snap locks into place on the scanner chassis in an opening formed in the film drive path 38.
Abstract:
A compact, low-cost photographic film scanner 10 particularly adapted to scanning Advance Photo System (APS) film includes an imaging assembly having an elongated L-shaped housing with a photosensor, for example, a CCD 66, mounted directly to one end of the housing, the other end having a scanning aperture and film rails 84 integrally formed on the housing, the film rails 84 defining a film plane 86 over the scanning aperture. The housing comprises a two piece snap together configuration that provides support for the focusing lens 77 as well the photosensor and film scan gate. Additionally, the housing includes support arms 120 that receive and lock in place an LED illuminant head assembly 200. The imaging apparatus housing 70 conveniently snap locks into place on the scanner chassis in an opening formed in the film drive path 38.