公开(公告)号：US07489426B2

公开(公告)日：2009-02-10

申请号：US10800666

申请日：2004-03-16

Applicant: Yusuke Hashizume

Inventor： Yusuke Hashizume

IPC: H04N1/04

CPC classification number: H04N1/0473 ,  H04N1/1912 ,  H04N1/486 ,  H04N2201/03162 ,  H04N2201/04787 ,  H04N2201/04791

Abstract: An image reading apparatus includes a sensor section which includes a color line sensor which reads a color image and a monochrome line sensor which reads a monochrome image provided in parallel with and a specific distance away from the color line sensor, an input section which inputs a document image to the color line sensor and the monochrome line sensor, and a control section which, when reading an image from a document by use of the input section, starts the reading of an image by the color line sensor and the reading of an image by the monochrome line sensor with the same timing.

Abstract translation: 一种图像读取装置包括：传感器部分，其包括读取彩色图像的彩色线传感器和读取与彩色线传感器并行设置并且距离色线传感器特定距离的单色图像的单色线传感器;输入部分， 文档图像到彩色线传感器和单色线传感器，以及控制部分，当通过使用输入部分从文档读取图像时，开始通过彩色线传感器读取图像并读取图像 由具有相同定时的单色线传感器。

公开(公告)号：US20040047666A1

公开(公告)日：2004-03-11

申请号：US10637661

申请日：2003-08-11

Applicant: MINOLTA CO., LTD.

Inventor： Shoji Imaizumi ,  Yoshihiko Hirota ,  Hiroshi Sugiura ,  Toshio Tsuboi

IPC: B41J011/44

CPC classification number: G06T5/006 ,  H04N1/047 ,  H04N1/1135 ,  H04N1/12 ,  H04N1/506 ,  H04N2201/03162 ,  H04N2201/0471 ,  H04N2201/04717 ,  H04N2201/04729 ,  H04N2201/04731 ,  H04N2201/04787 ,  H04N2201/04789 ,  H04N2201/04791 ,  H04N2201/04793

Abstract: Image distortion is corrected in a color printer wherein print units for a plurality of colors are aligned to form a color image by superposing images formed by the print units. A quantity of image distortion is detected, and correction data of main scan address and subscan address are calculated and stored according to the detected image distortion for each main scan address. When input color image data are corrected, printing position is corrected in combination of address change with density interpolation. When the correction data exceeds the maximum correction range, the correction data are replaced by the maximum in the correction range to utilize the capability of the distortion correction of the printer. Further, in the image data correction, after the image data are converted to data having a smaller number of gradation levels, the data are delayed according to the serial arrangement of the print units. Then, the delayed data are converted again for printing.

Abstract translation: 在彩色打印机中校正图像失真，其中通过叠加由打印单元形成的图像来对准用于多种颜色的打印单元以形成彩色图像。 检测到一定数量的图像失真，根据检测到的每个主扫描地址的图像失真来计算并存储主扫描地址和副扫描地址的校正数据。 当输入彩色图像数据被校正时，打印位置与地址变化与密度插值的组合被校正。 当校正数据超过最大校正范围时，校正数据被替换为校正范围中的最大值，以利用打印机的失真校正的能力。 此外，在图像数据校正中，在将图像数据转换为具有较少灰度级数的数据之后，根据打印单元的串行排列来延迟数据。 然后，再次转换延迟数据进行打印。

公开(公告)号：US06330050B1

公开(公告)日：2001-12-11

申请号：US09122116

申请日：1998-07-24

Applicant: Hiroshi Takahashi ,  Hiroya Hata ,  Koichi Noguchi

Inventor： Hiroshi Takahashi ,  Hiroya Hata ,  Koichi Noguchi

IPC: G03B2732

CPC classification number: H04N1/1043 ,  H04N1/047 ,  H04N1/1017 ,  H04N1/1048 ,  H04N1/1052 ,  H04N1/193 ,  H04N2201/02425 ,  H04N2201/02439 ,  H04N2201/03162 ,  H04N2201/0434 ,  H04N2201/0464 ,  H04N2201/04703 ,  H04N2201/04729 ,  H04N2201/04731 ,  H04N2201/04734 ,  H04N2201/04737 ,  H04N2201/04787 ,  H04N2201/04789 ,  H04N2201/04791 ,  H04N2201/04794

Abstract: An image processing device for processing an image read by an image scanner or similar image reading device is disclosed. The image processing device is capable of accurately detecting, without resorting to a range finding sensor or similar special sensing means, the bound portion of a spread book by recognizing the configuration of the bound portion out of a read image, and thereby accurately correcting the distortion of the portion of the image representative of the bound portion.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于处理由图像扫描器或类似图像读取装置读取的图像的图像处理装置。 图像处理装置能够通过从读取图像中识别出绑定部分的配置而精确地检测扩展书的绑定部分，从而精确地校正失真 代表绑定部分的图像部分。

公开(公告)号：US06281922B1

公开(公告)日：2001-08-28

申请号：US09251992

申请日：1999-02-18

Applicant: Takayoshi Suzuki

Inventor： Takayoshi Suzuki

IPC: B41J247

CPC classification number: G02B26/123 ,  B41J2/471 ,  H04N1/047 ,  H04N1/1135 ,  H04N1/12 ,  H04N1/506 ,  H04N2201/02439 ,  H04N2201/03162 ,  H04N2201/0471 ,  H04N2201/04722 ,  H04N2201/04729 ,  H04N2201/04731 ,  H04N2201/04734 ,  H04N2201/04786 ,  H04N2201/04787 ,  H04N2201/04789 ,  H04N2201/04791 ,  H04N2201/04794

Abstract: An image forming apparatus containing a divisional scanning type optical scanner. In the apparatus, if displacement of one line in a subscanning direction occurs in a joint of image formation areas, light sources are controlled so as to modulate and emit light beams based on image data of the scanning line shifted one line at the same point of time. If displacement of 0.5 pixels in a main scanning direction occurs in a joint of image formation areas, the emission start timing of one light beam is shifted by the scanning time as long as 0.5 pixels with respect to the emission start timing of the other light beam, thereby correcting the displacement amount in the main scanning direction.

Abstract translation: 一种包含分割扫描型光学扫描仪的图像形成装置。 在该装置中，如果在图像形成区域的接合处发生副扫描方向上的一行的位移，则控制光源，以便基于在同一点处移动了一行的扫描线的图像数据来调制和发射光束 时间。 如果在图像形成区域的接合处发生主扫描方向上的0.5个像素的位移，则一个光束的发射开始定时相对于另一个光束的发射开始正时移动长达0.5个像素的扫描时间 从而校正主扫描方向上的位移量。

公开(公告)号：US20070013971A1

公开(公告)日：2007-01-18

申请号：US11424851

申请日：2006-06-16

Applicant: Kurt Spears

Inventor： Kurt Spears

IPC: H04N1/04

CPC classification number: H04N1/02815 ,  H04N1/0285 ,  H04N1/0286 ,  H04N1/0287 ,  H04N1/0289 ,  H04N1/0318 ,  H04N1/1215 ,  H04N1/124 ,  H04N1/125 ,  H04N2201/0081 ,  H04N2201/03137 ,  H04N2201/03141 ,  H04N2201/03145 ,  H04N2201/03162 ,  H04N2201/0404

Abstract: An imaging system includes an illumination system and an optical module which are used together to scan media. The illumination system is composed of a tubular diffusion platen, a light source, and a reflector. The optical module comprises a rotating optical platen that rotates around an imaging assembly composed of a lens array, an optical element, a linear sensor array, an interconnect circuit, and a housing. The optical platen is transparent to allow the imaging assembly to capture and image of the transparent media and functions to accurately locate the transparent media in the optimal focus plane.

Abstract translation: 一种成像系统包括一起用于扫描介质的照明系统和光学模块。 照明系统由管状扩散台板，光源和反射镜组成。 光学模块包括围绕由透镜阵列，光学元件，线性传感器阵列，互连电路和壳体组成的成像组件旋转的旋转光学平台。 光学压板是透明的，以允许成像组件捕获和图像透明介质并且用于在最佳聚焦平面中精确地定位透明介质。

公开(公告)号：US20070007433A1

公开(公告)日：2007-01-11

申请号：US11267251

申请日：2005-11-07

Applicant: Chih-Hsien Wei

Inventor： Chih-Hsien Wei

IPC: H01L27/00

CPC classification number: H04N1/0473 ,  H04N1/1013 ,  H04N1/193 ,  H04N1/32358 ,  H04N1/32448 ,  H04N2201/03162 ,  H04N2201/04712 ,  H04N2201/0472 ,  H04N2201/04734 ,  H04N2201/04755 ,  H04N2201/04787 ,  H04N2201/3294

Abstract: An image joining method for a scanner that scans and transfers image data to a terminal is provided. During scanning and data transfer, when the image data stored in a register is full, an image processor stops the scanning of a linear photodetector. Meanwhile, a matrix photodetector fetches and stores the image of a code strip. Then, the photodetectors are moved backward a distance larger than that being required to be accelerated forward when the scanner resumes scanning. After the data in the register being transferred and cleared, the linear photodetector resumes scanning at a normal moving speed. The code strip image is further fetched and compared with the stored one to get a joining point of scanned image data. By the joining point, the new and prior image data portions are joined and the scanning proceeds, and joined image data will not be overlapped or broken.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种用于扫描并将图像数据传送到终端的扫描仪的图像接合方法。 在扫描和数据传输期间，当存储在寄存器中的图像数据满时，图像处理器停止对线性光电检测器的扫描。 同时，矩阵光电探测器提取并存储码带的图像。 然后，当扫描仪恢复扫描时，光电检测器向后移动大于需要向前加速的距离。 在寄存器中的数据被传送和清除之后，线性光电检测器以正常移动速度恢复扫描。 进一步取代码条图像并与存储的图像进行比较以获得扫描图像数据的连接点。 通过连接点，新的和先前的图像数据部分被连接并且扫描进行，并且连接的图像数据将不会重叠或断开。

公开(公告)号：US20040160652A1

公开(公告)日：2004-08-19

申请号：US10715741

申请日：2003-11-18

Inventor： Kenji Kimura ,  Eiji Satake

IPC: H04N001/04 ,  H04N001/46

CPC classification number: H04N1/40056 ,  H04N1/053 ,  H04N1/1017 ,  H04N1/193 ,  H04N2201/02439 ,  H04N2201/03162 ,  H04N2201/04705 ,  H04N2201/04734 ,  H04N2201/04748 ,  H04N2201/04781 ,  H04N2201/04787 ,  H04N2201/04794

Abstract: An image sensor controller and methods achieve faster image reading speeds by controlling the frequency of image sensor transfer clocks null1, null2 in accordance with the particular output period. Such an image sensor controller includes a drive controller that supplies to a transfer section of the image sensor transfer clocks null1, null2 whose clock frequency during dummy pixel output periods is faster than it is during an effective pixel output period, or whose clock frequency during non-reading pixel output periods is faster than it is during a reading pixel output period. A pattern selector selects among clock patterns in a table for setting null1, null2 according to the output periods of the image sensor. Even when the clock frequency of null1, null2 changes, a transfer clock ADCK signal can be supplied at a constant clock frequency to an A/D converter.

Abstract translation: 图像传感器控制器和方法通过根据特定输出周期控制图像传感器传送时钟phi1，phi2的频率来实现更快的图像读取速度。 这样的图像传感器控制器包括：驱动控制器，其向虚拟像素输出周期内的时钟频率比有效像素输出周期期间更快的图像传感器传送时钟phi1，phi2的传送部分提供，或者在非有效像素输出期间的时钟频率 读取像素输出周期比读取像素输出周期期间更快。 模式选择器根据图像传感器的输出周期来选择用于设置phi1，phi2的表中的时钟模式。 即使phi1，phi2的时钟频率发生变化，也可以以恒定的时钟频率向A / D转换器提供传输时钟ADCK信号。

公开(公告)号：US06556315B1

公开(公告)日：2003-04-29

申请号：US09365112

申请日：1999-07-30

Applicant: Steven J Kommrusch ,  Randy T Crane

Inventor： Steven J Kommrusch ,  Randy T Crane

IPC: H04N1024

CPC classification number: H04N1/00018 ,  H04N1/00002 ,  H04N1/00034 ,  H04N1/00053 ,  H04N1/00058 ,  H04N1/00082 ,  H04N1/0009 ,  H04N1/107 ,  H04N2201/03162 ,  H04N2201/04787 ,  H04N2201/04793

Abstract: A segmented photosensor array for an image scanner has segments with imperfect alignment. During scanner manufacturing, photosensor segment alignment data, such as segment position offset and segment angle, is measured. The offset and angle are stored in non-volatile memory within the scanner. A position correction system uses the stored alignment data to correct position and angle values before being processed by a rectification system. Most pixels require simple geometry calculations. However, a more complex state machine is needed to handle the transition from one photosensor segment to the next. Correcting for segment position offset and angle errors enables a cost reduction for the sensor array and, in particular, reduces costs associated with scrap.

Abstract translation: 用于图像扫描仪的分段光电传感器阵列具有不完美对准的段。 在扫描器制造期间，测量光电传感器段对准数据，例如段位置偏移和段角度。 偏移和角度存储在扫描仪内的非易失性存储器中。 位置校正系统在整流系统处理之前，使用存储的对齐数据来校正位置和角度值。 大多数像素需要简单的几何计算。 然而，需要一个更复杂的状态机来处理从一个光传感器段到下一个光传感器段的转换。 校正段位置偏移和角度误差可以降低传感器阵列的成本，特别是降低与废料相关的成本。

公开(公告)号：US06493470B1

公开(公告)日：2002-12-10

申请号：US08665952

申请日：1996-06-19

Applicant: Hiroaki Ikeda ,  Toru Niki

Inventor： Hiroaki Ikeda ,  Toru Niki

IPC: G06K936

CPC classification number: G06K9/3283 ,  G06K2209/01 ,  G06T3/60 ,  H04N1/00681 ,  H04N1/00705 ,  H04N1/00718 ,  H04N1/00769 ,  H04N1/047 ,  H04N1/3878 ,  H04N2201/02425 ,  H04N2201/03162 ,  H04N2201/04703 ,  H04N2201/04729 ,  H04N2201/04731 ,  H04N2201/04743 ,  H04N2201/04787 ,  H04N2201/04789 ,  H04N2201/04791 ,  H04N2201/04793

Abstract: An image processor which corrects tilt of an input image without operator intervention. Projections of two partial images of an original are obtained at check points determined from input image information. A tilt angle of the original is obtained from a correction position of the projections of each partial area. The image is divided into belt-shaped small areas and shifted in accordance with the obtained tilt angle to form an image in which the tilt of the input image is corrected.

Abstract translation: 一种图像处理器，可在无需操作员干预的情况下校正输入图像的倾斜度。 在从输入图像信息确定的检查点处获得原件的两个部分图像的投影。 从每个部分区域的投影的校正位置获得原稿的倾斜角度。 该图像被分成带状的小区域，并根据获得的倾斜角度移动，以形成校正输入图像的倾斜度的图像。

公开(公告)号：US06441915B1

公开(公告)日：2002-08-27

申请号：US09328589

申请日：1999-06-10

Applicant: Shoji Imaizumi ,  Yoshihiko Hirota ,  Hiroshi Sugiura

Inventor： Shoji Imaizumi ,  Yoshihiko Hirota ,  Hiroshi Sugiura

IPC: G06F1500

CPC classification number: H04N1/58 ,  H04N1/047 ,  H04N1/1135 ,  H04N1/12 ,  H04N1/506 ,  H04N2201/02425 ,  H04N2201/03162 ,  H04N2201/04717 ,  H04N2201/04729 ,  H04N2201/04731 ,  H04N2201/04732 ,  H04N2201/04787 ,  H04N2201/04789 ,  H04N2201/04791

Abstract: A color image is formed by a color printer by superposing images of a plurality of colors formed by a plurality of print units. A discrimination signal which represent character edge is received besides image data. The print positions of the print units are corrected according to image distortion detected by a sensor, and the image data are corrected according to corrected print position data. Further, the discrimination signal of character edge is corrected according to the detected image distortion. A color image is formed based on the corrected image data and the discrimination signal of character edge.

Abstract translation: 通过叠加由多个打印单元形成的多种颜色的图像由彩色打印机形成彩色图像。 除了图像数据之外，还接收表示字符边缘的识别信号。 打印单元的打印位置根据由传感器检测到的图像失真来校正，并且根据校正的打印位置数据校正图像数据。 此外，根据检测到的图像失真来校正字符边缘的识别信号。 基于校正图像数据和字符边缘的识别信号形成彩色图像。