Abstract:
A built-in scanner for computers includes a transport portion and a case. The case is mounted in a computer, and the transport portion is extractive. There is only one way to feed document sheets, the document sheet is thus smoothly and fed through the built-in scanner without vibration. As the transport portion is engaged into the case, the built-in scanner is completely assembled. The transport portion of the built-in scanner can transport document sheets one by one for scanning. In addition, as the document sheet is jammed, the transport portion of the built-in scanner can be extracted for repairing.
Abstract:
A portable, compact Fax Camera Device comprised of a still electronic camera circuitry and an image sensor especially adapted for facsimile, with integrated facsimile communication device, this invention is designed and built specifically for the acquisition and communication of facsimile images in such aspects as resolution, aspect ratios, optical design, mounting capability, tight integration of facsimile circuitry, and capability of receiving facsimile images. The Fax Camera allows easy capturing of fax images from books without the need for photocopying, easy photography type capture of real world objects, as well as convenient regular page image capture and transmission. For regular page and book images, the invention is equipped with collapsible mounting device constructed to allow easy and accurate focus and provides a frame for predetermined size documents. The invention also includes a display device to allow viewing and editing of captured fax images. The tight integration of still electronic photography and facsimile communication capabilities create a light, portable, and flexible fax communication device.
Abstract:
In order to provide a still image reader enabling easy acquisition of high resolution image data of a desired scope, sufficiently portable and not expensive at the same time, a multi-shot still image reader of the invention comprises a position detector (11) for detecting each position of the camera unit (10) from where each of the plurality of partial images is taken; a frame for unitizing the position detector (11) and the camera unit (10) and enabling displacement of the camera unit (10) parallel to the object; and means (14) for calculating candidate vectors for each of the plurality of partial images, a correction vector giving a correct position where said each of the plurality of partial images is to be synthesized being selected among said candidate vectors.
Abstract:
A recording apparatus in which a recording head for effecting recording on a recording medium can be carried on a carriage movable with a reading unit for performing an original reading operation carried thereon, including a white flat plate member removable provided at a location opposed to the reading unit and along an area in which the carriage is moved. A reading unit for use in a recording apparatus in which a recording head unit for effecting recording on a recording medium and the reading unit for reading the image of an original are selectively interchangeable relative to a reciprocally movable carrier, including original image reading means constituting a predetermined reading optical path entering and reflected by the surface of the original to read the image of the original, and a movable member having reference correction means for reading moved to a position on the reading optical path corresponding to the surface of the original when the carrier is in a predetermined position.
Abstract:
A compact medium scanner (100) scans a surface (132) of a medium (134) with a beam of light (106). A medium transport mechanism (202, 206) advances the surface along a medium transport path through a scanning station. A light source (104) produces a collimated beam of light (106) that impinges upon a mirror plate (112) of a micromachined torsional scanner (108). A pair of coaxially aligned torsion bars (304) support the mirror plate (112) within the torsional scanner (108). A mirror-surface drive means (306, 312) rotates the mirror plate (112) about the torsion bars (304). A single reciprocation of the mirror plate (112) by the drive means (306, 312) deflects the beam of light (106) over a fan-shaped region having a virtually fixed vertex (128) on the mirror plate (112). Scanner optics (116, 122) direct the fan-shaped region beam of light (106) onto the surface (132) of the medium (134) then present in the scanning station to thereby scan across the medium (134) with the beam of light (106).
Abstract:
A scanner is disclosed that may include a flatbed scanner with a scanner lid that has a keyboard of a desktop computer attached to the scanner lid in such a manner that the keyboard does not slide off the scanner lid when the scanner lid is lifted to scan bound documents, books or other 3D objects. The scanner of the present invention may also include a flatbed scanner that has the keyboard as an integral part of the scanner lid such that the keyboard/scanner lid is lifted when bound documents, books or other 3D objects are to be scanned. The scanner of the present invention may also include an automatic document feeder that can be attached to one of the sides of the scanner in such a manner that it would not interfere with the keyboard and mouse operations. The scanner of the present invention may also include a wrist pad and a mouse that are integral with the scanner lid.
Abstract:
A scanner includes a drawer, extendible outside the scanner, for loading the original into the scanner; and a drawer supporting arrangement for supporting the drawer for movement into and out of the scanner while scanning takes place during at least part of the movement. The scanner can either be a desktop unit coupled to a host computer or mounted in a drive bay of a computer, in which case the drawer is extendible outside the drive bay for loading the original into the scanner.
Abstract:
The present invention is related to an image scanning device mounted to a computer case, which includes a scanner housing having a first portion located inside the computer case and a second portion protruding through a surface of the computer case, a scanning passage essentially located in the second portion of the scanner housing for transmitting therethrough an object to be scanned, and an image sensing and processing device installed in the scanner housing for sensing an image of the object during the transmission of the object through the scanning passage and processing the sensed image. The scanning device according to the present invention is mounted to a computer case so that the extra space for resting thereon or moving therearound a sheetfed-type or a handheld-type scanner will not be needed any more. Moreover, the scanning device according to the present invention occupies relatively small space from the host computer, e.g. a disk drive space, but is suitable for scanning relatively large size of documents, e.g. A4-size documents.
Abstract:
An electronic camera system including a camera and an external computer. The camera includes an IC memory card, a data writing/reading circuit, an interface circuit, and a connector. The computer includes a connector which can be electrically connected to the connector of the camera, the computer being electrically connected to the IC memory card through the data writing/reading circuit and the interface circuit when the connector of the camera is connected to the connector of the computer.
Abstract:
A personal communicator for use in a wireless communication network includes a wireless communications LCD and a multimedia LCD with the communications, mounded on a hinged member, and superimposed on top of the multimedia LCD. The communications LCD is sufficiently transparent to permit viewing of the under multimedia LCD. Each provides visual information to the user relative to the present use of the communicator. The selected use of the communicator is primarily responsive to the open or closed position of the hinged keyboard supporting cover. When the hinged member is closed the communicator operates in a communication mode. When it is open the communicator operates primarily in a multimedia mode. The personal communicator includes a steerable video imager for controllably optimizing image field coverage and adjusting to the orientation of the user relative to the personal communicator. The video imager includes an optical lens set and the imager is mounted on a mounting shaft so as to allow controlled rotation about its axis. The video imager includes mechanical apparatus interactive with the hinged keyboard supporting cover to reset its orientation to a standard position when the cover is closed and allow differing orientations when the cover is open.