Scanner with removable data storage media

Abstract

A stand alone flat bed scanner including a CPU, a removable storage medium, a control system displaying digital image and controls for controlling the mode of operation, degree of resolution, related parameters associated with generating, storing and displaying digital data. Ports for printers, accessories and other peripherals, an internal hard drive, and software adapted to display images directly on a television screen, including battery, and a pivotal handle for portable use in environments not having an external power supply.

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       30 . A flat bed scanner adapted for creating digital data representative of an object image comprising:
 a housing having a scanner surface thereon;   a carriage adapted for reciprocal movement within said housing;   a digital camera positioned on said carriage;   a central processing unit positioned within said housing, beneath said surface and adapted to control scanning, editing, and input output functions for scanned images;   a control system adapted to control scanning of objects placed on said scanning surface;   a parallel printer port whereby said scanner may output to a conventional printer for printing of said scanned image directly from said scanner;   a liquid crystal display LCD positioned on said housing and adapted to display control and scanning processing information.   
   
   
       31 .- 34 . (canceled)