A method for scanning an original picture photoelectrically in a picture scanning and reproducing machine, comprising the step of simultaneously projecting images of each of the scanned picture elements of the original picture on a plurality of adjacent scanning lines on each of a plurality of photosensor...http://www.google.com.au/patents/US4580060?utm_source=gb-gplus-sharePatent US4580060 - Method for scanning an original picture photoelectrically to obtain picture signals simultaneously