A system for scanning objects having at least two linear array sensors, adapted
to detect light input signals, is provided. A lens is optically connected to each
of the linear array sensors, and are adapted to receive and transmit an optical
image located in a respective lens field of view along a respective lens axis to
the respective one of the at least two linear array sensor. A light source which
generates an illumination stripe in general linear alignment with the lens axis
across a depth of the field of view is provided. A cylindrical lens is positioned
between the light source and an object to be scanned. The cylindrical lens adapted
to collect, transmit and focus light from the light source to form the illumination
stripe. This arrangement provides a wider system field of view with generally more
uniform resolution.
