Camera on multifunction printer

摘要

A multifunction printer includes an image capture apparatus including an image capture platform for holding an object of which an image is to be captured; a lid having a closed position in which the lid is proximate the image capture platform, and an open position in which the lid is away from the image capture platform; and a camera that is pivotably affixed to the lid; and a printing apparatus including: a media advance system for advancing a sheet of media to a print region; and a printhead.

主权项

1. A multifunction printer comprising:
an image capture apparatus including:
an image capture platform for holding an object of which an image is to be captured;a lid having a closed position in which the lid is proximate the image capture platform, and an open position in which the lid is away from the image capture platform; anda camera pivotably affixed to the lid; anda printing apparatus including:
a media advance system for advancing a sheet of media to a print region;a printhead;a housing and a hinge for pivotably attaching the lid to the housing, wherein the hinge is disposed at a first edge of the lid, and wherein the camera is disposed proximate a second edge of the lid opposite the first edge; anda transmission mechanism connected between the hinge and the camera for orienting a field of view of the camera as the lid is opened or closed; wherein the transmission mechanism is disengageable.