Abstract:
The invention discloses a system and method for an optical imaging device comprising an image sensor for reading image data from an original slid over the image sensor, a variable power interface for varying an intensity of an illumination source corresponding to the image sensor, wherein the intensity is varied responsive to velocities of the original slid over the image sensor, and a processor for processing the image data.
Abstract:
A method for determining a scan line error for a scan line, wherein the scan line is produced from one of a plurality of facets of a rotating reflector of a scanning device. The method comprises the steps of (a) determining a difference between a time of an occurrence of a point in a scan line produced from a first facet and a time of an occurrence of a point in a scan line produced from a second facet, and (b) determining from the difference, a scan line error for the scan line produced from the first facet.
Abstract:
An image forming apparatus includes: a pattern generator for generating pattern data for recording a set of test patterns at respective specified positions thereof on the recording sheet; a positional deviation detector for detecting a positional deviation at each characteristic point included in the set of test patterns generated by the pattern generator, in the image data read from the recording sheet on which the image containing the set of test patterns has been formed, by comparing with a position of the proper output at each characteristic point; and a deviation correcting device for calculating operational values for a correction of each pixel with reference to the respective positional deviations of the characteristic points detected by the positional deviation detector and for carrying out a processing to eliminate the positional deviation of each pixel at the time of image formation by using the operational values.
Abstract:
Color imaging methods and systems are provided where each color separation image is to be registered in a composite manner under a variety of machine conditions. Registration sensors are provided to register the color separations under a variety of machine conditions while accounting for the different types of registration sensors used. A controller calibrates the registration sensors automatically based on set-up data and, using the calibrated sensors, controls the output of the image data for one or more of the color separation images to reduce or eliminate image registration offsets. The registration sensors are calibrated by directly measuring set-up marks during set-up. Each registration sensor outputs a feedback to the controller during set-up to account for phenomenon caused by variation in toner concentration or sensor susceptibility. The registration sensors provide a plurality of set-up sensor feedback values, one for each of at least four colors and one for a bare photoreceptor belt. The controller determines the differences between the set-up sensor feedback value for each of the four colors and the set-up feedback value for the bare photoreceptor belt and uses the determined differences to adjust the operating conditions for each sensor, including the amount of driving current applied to the sensor.
Abstract:
A method of correcting output image squareness in a laser printer system having a Raster Output Scanning (ROS) device with a pivotal mounting. The method includes printing a test pattern that includes a plurality of markers printed in a predetermined geometric arrangement and calculating a skew angle based on the measured distances, preferably using the Law of Cosines. The ROS device is then automatically rotated by an amount sufficient to correct the skew angle. The ROS rotation is performed automatically by an adjustment system connected to the ROS. The method optionally includes a scanner for scanning the test pattern image and making the measurements automatically via a program configured to analyze the scanned image.
Abstract:
An image forming apparatus includes a semiconductor laser that irradiates a laser beam modulated based on an image modulation signal, a scanning device that scans an image carrier with the semiconductor laser beam, and a pixel clock generating device that generates a pixel clock that controls the laser beam. The pixel clock includes a plurality of pulses having a prescribed normal width constituted by a prescribed number of fractions (N), and substantially periodically includes one or more pulses having a greater width constituted by a number of fractions of (N) plus (M).
Abstract:
The invention discloses a system and method for an optical imaging device comprising an image sensor for reading image data from an original slid over the image sensor, a variable power interface for varying an intensity of an illumination source corresponding to the image sensor, wherein the intensity is varied responsive to velocities of the original slid over the image sensor, and a processor for processing the image data.
Abstract:
The invention is a scan device with elastic reserve type and its scan method, mainly applied to the light, thin, short and small scanner, image recorder, etc. The invention includes a guide bar, a chassis, a gear structure, an elastic module, a fastening structure and a sensor device, wherein, a scan module is on the chassis, the gear structure is consisting of at least one gear, the fastening structure is consisting of at least two fasteners and the sensor device is consisting of at least two sensors with one objective. To use the elasticity with the feature of reserving ability and the fastening structure is to move the chassis for scanning. The scanning motion of start and stop is via the sensor device. For combining the function of the above each part, most of them take traditionally mechanical transmission except that scan module is electrical power.
Abstract:
An electrophotographic image forming apparatus has defined therein a longitudinal or process direction, and includes plural photoconductive drums, each having an image forming surface. Multiple printhead units are provided for generating image information bearing laser beams. Each printhead unit includes optics for scanning the laser beam to form a plurality of scan lines extending across the corresponding photoconductive drum in a transverse scan direction which traverses the process direction. Registration of a scan line from one printhead with a corresponding scan line from another printhead in the process direction is achieved by adjusting the time required to translate one of the scan lines from a location where it is electrostatically formed to a location where it is transferred to an image receiving medium. Adjustment of the translation time may be achieved by modifying the rotational speed of the associated drum. Printhead optics may include rotatable polygonal prisms having plane reflective surfaces which are started in a random phase relationship. Control of the drum rotational speeds is also effective to achieve a predetermined apparent scanning phase relationship among the prisms.
Abstract:
An intensity correction circuit adjusts the intensity of the pixel data which modulates the light beam of a raster output scanner to compensate for facet to facet reflectivity intensity differences of the rotating polygon mirror used to scan the modulated light beam on a photosensitive medium.