公开(公告)号：US07551336B2

公开(公告)日：2009-06-23

申请号：US12104470

申请日：2008-04-17

Applicant: Bradley J. Sissom ,  Rodney C. Harris

Inventor： Bradley J. Sissom ,  Rodney C. Harris

IPC: G02B26/08

CPC classification number: G02B26/105 ,  G11B7/0065 ,  G11B7/083 ,  G11B7/0857 ,  G11B7/1359 ,  G11B7/1362 ,  G11B7/1398

Abstract: The present invention provides a scanner comprising: a reflector component; means supporting the reflector component for pivoting with respect to the MCR to provide a scan which is stationary with respect to the OCR; means for enabling the support means to provide controlled pivoting of the reflector component; a magnet component which causes pivoting of the reflector component when actuated; and means for actuating the magnet component to thereby cause pivoting of the reflector component. Also provided is a scanner comprising a reflective prism for providing a circularized scanning beam, a prism carrier and magnet suspension assembly, and flexure means connected to the assembly to enable the prism to controllably pivot: (1) with respect to the MCR axis to provide a scan which is stationary with respect to the OCR; and (2) with respect to a pitch axis orthogonal to the MCR to provide an orthogonal scan.

Abstract translation: 本发明提供了一种扫描器，包括：反射器部件; 支撑所述反射器部件以相对于所述MCR枢转的装置，以提供相对于所述OCR静止的扫描; 用于使所述支撑装置能够提供所述反射器部件受控枢转的装置; 当致动时引起反射器部件枢转的磁体部件; 以及用于致动磁体部件从而引起反射器部件枢转的装置。 还提供了一种扫描仪，其包括用于提供圆形扫描光束的反射棱镜，棱镜载体和磁体悬挂组件以及连接到组件的挠曲装置，以使得棱镜能够可控地枢转：（1）相对于MCR轴线提供 相对于OCR静止的扫描; 和（2）相对于与MCR正交的俯仰轴，以提供正交扫描。

公开(公告)号：US07405853B2

公开(公告)日：2008-07-29

申请号：US11833613

申请日：2007-08-03

Applicant: Bradley J. Sissom ,  Rodney C. Harris

Inventor： Bradley J. Sissom ,  Rodney C. Harris

IPC: G02B26/08

CPC classification number: G02B26/105 ,  G11B7/0065 ,  G11B7/083 ,  G11B7/0857 ,  G11B7/1359 ,  G11B7/1362 ,  G11B7/1398

Abstract: The present invention provides a scanner comprising: a reflector component; means supporting the reflector component for pivoting with respect to the MCR to provide a scan which is stationary with respect to the OCR; means for enabling the support means to provide controlled pivoting of the reflector component; a magnet component which causes pivoting of the reflector component when actuated; and means for actuating the magnet component to thereby cause pivoting of the reflector component. Also provided is a scanner comprising a reflective prism for providing a circularized scanning beam, a prism carrier and magnet suspension assembly, and flexure means connected to the assembly to enable the prism to controllably pivot: (1) with respect to the MCR axis to provide a scan which is stationary with respect to the OCR; and (2) with respect to a pitch axis orthogonal to the MCR to provide an orthogonal scan.

公开(公告)号：US07147158B2

公开(公告)日：2006-12-12

申请号：US10370430

申请日：2003-02-20

Applicant: Rodney C. Harris ,  Kurt E. Spears

Inventor： Rodney C. Harris ,  Kurt E. Spears

IPC: G06K7/10

CPC classification number: H04N1/0318 ,  H04N1/1017 ,  H04N1/193 ,  H04N2201/03112 ,  H04N2201/03137 ,  H04N2201/03145

Abstract: Systems and methods for providing multiple object planes in an optical image scanner are provided. One embodiment is an optical head configured to scan an object, comprising a rod-lens array positioned to focus light reflected off the document, an optical sensor array for receiving light focused through the rod-lens, and a reflective surface variably positioned relative to the rod-lens array for reflecting light from the object to the rod-lens array. Another embodiment comprises a method for providing multiple object planes in an optical image scanner comprising positioning an optical head relative to a platen to locate a primary focal point of a rod-lens array at a first object plane and adjusting the position of an optical sensor array relative to the rod-lens array to relocate the primary focal point of the rod-lens array at a second object plane.

Abstract translation: 提供了用于在光学图像扫描器中提供多个物体平面的系统和方法。 一个实施例是被配置为扫描物体的光学头，包括定位成聚焦从文件反射的光的棒状透镜阵列，用于接收通过杆状透镜聚焦的光的光学传感器阵列和相对于该物镜可变地定位的反射表面 棒状透镜阵列，用于将来自物体的光反射到杆状透镜阵列。 另一个实施例包括一种用于在光学图像扫描器中提供多个物体平面的方法，包括相对于压板定位光学头以将棒状透镜阵列的主要焦点定位在第一物体平面并调节光学传感器阵列的位置 相对于棒状透镜阵列，将棒状透镜阵列的主要焦点重新定位在第二物体平面。

公开(公告)号：US08256677B2

公开(公告)日：2012-09-04

申请号：US12101223

申请日：2008-04-11

Applicant: Rodney C. Harris ,  Hiroshi Kamada ,  Motofumi Yoshino

Inventor： Rodney C. Harris ,  Hiroshi Kamada ,  Motofumi Yoshino

IPC: G06K7/10

CPC classification number: G06K7/0047 ,  G06K7/0021 ,  G06K7/0052 ,  G06K7/1094 ,  G06K13/0806

Abstract: A holographic read only memory card which can be coupled to and read by a card reader to which electronic read only memory cards can also be coupled to and read by the card reader is disclosed. The holographic read only memory card comprises: a housing having a compartment for receiving a holographic storage medium; a holographic storage medium having stored thereon holographic data; and optionally a an electronics panel member having an electronic memory component which can be read by the card reader when the holographic read only memory card is coupled to the electronic card reader. The housing comprises one or more card locating members to thereby repeatedly position the holographic read only memory card each time the holographic read only memory card is coupled to the electronic card reader so that the holographic data can be read.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种全息的只读存储卡，其可以耦合到读卡器读取器，读卡器也可以将读卡器耦合到读卡器和从其读取的电子只读存储卡。 全息只读存储卡包括：具有用于接收全息存储介质的隔间的外壳; 存储有全息数据的全息存储介质; 以及可选地具有电子存储器组件的电子面板构件，当全息只读存储卡耦合到电子读卡器时，可以由读卡器读取电子存储器组件。 壳体包括一个或多个卡定位构件，从而每次全息只读存储卡耦合到电子读卡器时可重复定位全息只读存储卡，从而可以读取全息数据。

公开(公告)号：US08141782B2

公开(公告)日：2012-03-27

申请号：US12134314

申请日：2008-06-06

Applicant: Rodney C. Harris ,  Hiroshi Kamada ,  Motofumi Yoshino

Inventor： Rodney C. Harris ,  Hiroshi Kamada ,  Motofumi Yoshino

IPC: G06K13/06

CPC classification number: G06K7/0021 ,  H01R27/02

Abstract: A card connector which can interchangeably couple a holographic memory card or an electronic memory card to a card reader and/or writer which can then read and/or write to the coupled holographic memory card or electronic memory card. The card connector comprises: a memory card receiving section which can interchangeably receive the holographic memory card or the electronic memory card; and one or more card positioning members which cooperate with one or more card locating members on the coupled holographic memory card or the coupled electronic memory card to thereby repeatedly position the coupled holographic memory card or the coupled electronic memory card each time the holographic memory card or the electronic memory card is coupled to the card reader and/or writer, and is in a fully inserted card position, so that data can be read from and/or written to the coupled holographic memory card or the coupled electronic memory card.

Abstract translation: 一种卡连接器，其可以将全息存储卡或电子存储卡可互换地耦合到读卡器和/或写入器，然后可读取和/或写入耦合的全息存储卡或电子存储卡。 卡连接器包括：可互换地接收全息存储卡或电子存储卡的存储卡接收部分; 以及一个或多个卡定位构件，其与所耦合的全息存储卡或耦合的电子存储卡上的一个或多个卡定位构件配合，从而每次全息存储卡或者全息存储卡时重复定位耦合的全息存储卡或耦合的电子存储卡 电子存储卡被耦合到读卡器和/或写入器，并且处于完全插入的卡位置，使得可以从耦合的全息存储卡或耦合的电子存储卡读取和/或写入数据。

公开(公告)号：US07433092B2

公开(公告)日：2008-10-07

申请号：US10723039

申请日：2003-11-26

Applicant: Kurt E Spears ,  Rodney C. Harris ,  Eric Femandez

Inventor： Kurt E Spears ,  Rodney C. Harris ,  Eric Femandez

IPC: H04N1/04

CPC classification number: H04N1/031 ,  H04N1/1013 ,  H04N1/1017 ,  H04N1/192 ,  H04N1/193 ,  H04N2201/03112 ,  H04N2201/0312 ,  H04N2201/03129 ,  H04N2201/03137 ,  H04N2201/03145 ,  H04N2201/0404 ,  H04N2201/0418 ,  H04N2201/0422

Abstract: Transparency media adapter and methods of using the same. Implementations of a system may comprise an imaging device having a light source and at least one sensor. A media adapter operatively associated with the imaging device includes a first reflective surface and a second reflective surface arranged to shift light emitted by the light source to a predetermined focus point of the at least one sensor during an imaging operation.

Abstract translation: 透明媒体适配器及其使用方法。 系统的实现可以包括具有光源和至少一个传感器的成像装置。 可操作地与成像装置相关联的介质适配器包括第一反射表面和第二反射表面，第一反射表面和第二反射表面布置成在成像操作期间将由光源发射的光移动到至少一个传感器的预定焦点。

公开(公告)号：US20080030826A1

公开(公告)日：2008-02-07

申请号：US11833613

申请日：2007-08-03

Applicant: Bradley J. Sissom ,  Rodney C. Harris

Inventor： Bradley J. Sissom ,  Rodney C. Harris

IPC: G02B26/08

CPC classification number: G02B26/105 ,  G11B7/0065 ,  G11B7/083 ,  G11B7/0857 ,  G11B7/1359 ,  G11B7/1362 ,  G11B7/1398

Abstract: The present invention provides a scanner comprising: a reflector component; means supporting the reflector component for pivoting with respect to the MCR to provide a scan which is stationary with respect to the OCR; means for enabling the support means to provide controlled pivoting of the reflector component; a magnet component which causes pivoting of the reflector component when actuated; and means for actuating the magnet component to thereby cause pivoting of the reflector component. Also provided is a scanner comprising a reflective prism for providing a circularized scanning beam, a prism carrier and magnet suspension assembly, and flexure means connected to the assembly to enable the prism to controllably pivot: (1) with respect to the MCR axis to provide a scan which is stationary with respect to the OCR; and (2) with respect to a pitch axis orthogonal to the MCR to provide an orthogonal scan.

公开(公告)号：US07225984B2

公开(公告)日：2007-06-05

申请号：US10369490

申请日：2003-02-20

Applicant: Rodney C. Harris ,  Kurt E. Spears

Inventor： Rodney C. Harris ,  Kurt E. Spears

IPC: G06K7/10 ,  G06K7/14

CPC classification number: H04N1/02409 ,  H04N1/03 ,  H04N1/0305 ,  H04N1/1013 ,  H04N2201/02493

Abstract: Systems and methods for optically scanning multiple object planes are provided. One embodiment is a system for optically scanning multiple object planes comprising a platen and an optical head for scanning. The optical head comprises an optical delay element, a first optical sensor array positioned relative to a lens array along an optical path for receiving an optical signal corresponding to a first object plane located a first distance from the platen, and a second optical sensor array positioned relative to the lens array along another optical path for an optical signal corresponding to a second object plane located a second distance from the platen. The optical delay element is configured to increase the effective distance between the lens array and the second optical sensor.

Abstract translation: 提供了用于光学扫描多个物体平面的系统和方法。 一个实施例是用于光学扫描包括压板和用于扫描的光学头的多个物体平面的系统。 光学头包括光学延迟元件，第一光学传感器阵列相对于透镜阵列沿光学路径定位，用于接收对应于距离压板的第一距离的第一物体平面的光学信号，以及定位的第二光学传感器阵列 相对于沿着另一光路的透镜阵列，用于对应于距离压板的第二距离的第二物体平面的光信号。 光学延迟元件被配置为增加透镜阵列和第二光学传感器之间的有效距离。

公开(公告)号：US07208719B2

公开(公告)日：2007-04-24

申请号：US10437569

申请日：2003-05-14

Applicant: Kurt E. Spears ,  Rodney C. Harris

Inventor： Kurt E. Spears ,  Rodney C. Harris

IPC: H01J3/14

CPC classification number: H01L31/0232 ,  G02B3/0087 ,  G02B13/0095 ,  G02B13/26 ,  G02B17/023

Abstract: An assembly for an image capture device comprises an imaging lens, an optical spacer comprising at least one reflective surface and physically integrated with the imaging lens, and a photo-sensing system physically integrated with the optical spacer.

Abstract translation: 用于图像捕获装置的组件包括成像透镜，包括至少一个反射表面并与成像透镜物理一体化的光学间隔件，以及与该光学间隔物物理地集成的感光系统。

公开(公告)号：US07738153B2

公开(公告)日：2010-06-15

申请号：US11851413

申请日：2007-09-07

Applicant: Rodney C. Harris ,  Keith W. Malang

Inventor： Rodney C. Harris ,  Keith W. Malang

IPC: G02B26/08

CPC classification number: G02B26/101 ,  G11B7/0065 ,  G11B7/08547

Abstract: The present invention provides a scanner comprising: a base member; a scanning beam reflective member having a first tilt axis and a second tilt axis orthogonal to the first tilt axis; a mounting assembly for mounting the scanning beam reflective member on the base member for tilting of thereof along the first and second tilt axes; an actuator for tilting the scanning beam reflective member along the first and second tilt axes to provide a tilt orientation; a magnet assembly which generates one or more magnetic fields which are responsive and correlated to the tilt orientation; and a magnetic field sensor assembly for sensing the magnetic fields generated by the magnet assembly to thereby indicate the tilt orientation. The mounting assembly may comprise a suspension assembly having a tilt imparting assembly for imparting tilt to the reflective member, and a reflective member holder assembly for holding the reflective member.

Abstract translation: 本发明提供了一种扫描器，包括：基座构件; 扫描光束反射部件，具有与第一倾斜轴正交的第一倾斜轴和第二倾斜轴; 安装组件，用于将扫描光束反射构件安装在基座构件上，用于沿着第一和第二倾斜轴线倾斜; 致动器，用于沿着第一和第二倾斜轴倾斜扫描光束反射构件以提供倾斜取向; 磁体组件，其产生响应并与倾斜取向相关联的一个或多个磁场; 以及用于感测由磁体组件产生的磁场从而指示倾斜取向的磁场传感器组件。 安装组件可以包括具有用于向反射构件施加倾斜的倾斜赋予组件的悬架组件和用于保持反射构件的反射构件保持器组件。