公开(公告)号：US07388693B2

公开(公告)日：2008-06-17

申请号：US10376174

申请日：2003-02-28

Applicant: Mohamed N. Ahmed ,  Chengwu Cui ,  Michael E. Lhamon ,  Shaun T. Love

Inventor： Mohamed N. Ahmed ,  Chengwu Cui ,  Michael E. Lhamon ,  Shaun T. Love

IPC: H04N1/46 ,  H04N1/04

CPC classification number: H04N1/3876 ,  G06T3/403 ,  G06T3/4038 ,  G06T5/006 ,  G06T7/33 ,  G06T2207/10008 ,  H04N1/195 ,  H04N1/19515 ,  H04N2201/0426 ,  H04N2201/0434 ,  H04N2201/0436

Abstract: A scanning or copying system can include imaging elements and one or more system processors that are programmed or adapted to perform image processing methods and algorithms on image data, and in some instances, to enhance the image. Image data is acquired using imaging elements. Some imaging elements may have overlapping or rotated fields of view or employ differing resolutions. For each imaging element, its output is recombined together with the output of one or more other imaging elements. To perform the recombination, the system can extract features in an overlapping region and match these features in multiple images. In some instances, the features matched can be edges. Alternatively, the recombination can be performed by positioning each subimage with respect to a larger image through image matching and location techniques. Parameters from the recombined image can be extracted and these parameters can be used to correct for geometrical and spatial distortions and thereby enhance the image.

Abstract translation: 扫描或复制系统可以包括成像元件和被编程或适于对图像数据执行图像处理方法和算法的一个或多个系统处理器，并且在一些情况下，可以增强图像。 使用成像元件获取图像数据。 一些成像元件可以具有重叠的或旋转的视野或者采用不同的分辨率。 对于每个成像元件，其输出与一个或多个其它成像元件的输出重新组合。 为了执行重组，系统可以提取重叠区域中的特征并在多个图像中匹配这些特征。 在某些情况下，匹配的特征可以是边。 或者，可以通过图像匹配和位置技术相对于较大图像定位每个子图像来执行重组。 可以提取来自重组图像的参数，并且可以使用这些参数来校正几何和空间失真，从而增强图像。

公开(公告)号：US20070296695A1

公开(公告)日：2007-12-27

申请号：US11636578

申请日：2006-12-11

Applicant: Meng Shi ,  Taro Terao

Inventor： Meng Shi ,  Taro Terao

IPC: G09G5/08 ,  G09G5/00 ,  H04N1/00 ,  G06F17/00 ,  G06F3/048

CPC classification number: H04N1/00204 ,  H04N1/00246 ,  H04N1/00334 ,  H04N1/00363 ,  H04N1/195 ,  H04N1/19594 ,  H04N2201/0436 ,  H04N2201/3269 ,  H04N2201/3273

Abstract: A document processing system includes a first acquisition section, a storage section, a second acquisition section and a data processor. The first acquisition section acquires a position specified by a user in an actual document. The storage section stores layout data of the document and content data of the document associated with the layout data. The second acquisition section acquires data in the specified position from the content data of the document stored in the storage section, based on the layout data stored in the storage section and the specified position. The data processor processes the data acquired by the second acquisition section.

Abstract translation: 文件处理系统包括第一获取部分，存储部分，第二获取部分和数据处理器。 第一采集部分获取用户在实际文档中指定的位置。 存储部存储与布局数据相关联的文档的布局数据和文档的内容数据。 第二获取部基于存储在存储部中的布局数据和指定位置，从存储在存储部中的文档的内容数据中获取指定位置的数据。 数据处理器处理由第二获取部获取的数据。

公开(公告)号：US20070280676A1

公开(公告)日：2007-12-06

申请号：US11702466

申请日：2007-02-05

Applicant: Kazuhiro Sukenari ,  Hiroshi Yamakose ,  Shinji Ono

Inventor： Kazuhiro Sukenari ,  Hiroshi Yamakose ,  Shinji Ono

IPC: G03B17/00

CPC classification number: H04N1/19594 ,  F16M11/048 ,  F16M11/18 ,  F16M11/2021 ,  F16M2200/044 ,  H04N1/04 ,  H04N2201/0436

Abstract: A visual presenter includes a camera support arm including a pivot support arm pivotally supported on a base and having an interior cavity and a slide support arm which is inserted into the interior cavity of the pivot support arm so as to be slidable and having a distal end on which the image pickup camera is mounted. When the pivot support arm is caused to pivot from a storage location where the camera support arm lies to a setup location where the camera support arm stands up, the slide support arm is pushed out of the pivot support arm by the sliding mechanism so that the image pickup camera is set up at a predetermined location. When the pivot support arm is caused to pivot from the setup location to the storage location, the slide support arm is brought into the pivot support arm by the sliding mechanism.

Abstract translation: 视觉呈现器包括摄像机支撑臂，该摄像机支撑臂包括可枢转地支撑在基座上并具有内部空腔的枢转支撑臂和滑动支撑臂，该支撑臂插入到枢转支撑臂的内部空腔中以便可滑动并且具有远端 安装摄像头的摄像头。 当枢轴支撑臂从相机支撑臂所在的存放位置枢转到相机支撑臂立起的设置位置时，滑动支撑臂通过滑动机构被推出枢转支撑臂，使得 图像拾取相机设置在预定位置。 当枢轴支撑臂从安装位置枢转到储存位置时，滑动支撑臂通过滑动机构进入枢转支撑臂。

公开(公告)号：US20070165111A1

公开(公告)日：2007-07-19

申请号：US11439332

申请日：2006-05-22

Applicant: Kazuhiro Sukenari ,  Hiroshi Yamakose ,  Yoshihiko Araya ,  Tetsuro Kato

Inventor： Kazuhiro Sukenari ,  Hiroshi Yamakose ,  Yoshihiko Araya ,  Tetsuro Kato

IPC: H04N9/04 ,  H04N5/225

CPC classification number: H04N1/195 ,  G09B5/02 ,  H04N1/00127 ,  H04N1/19594 ,  H04N2201/0056 ,  H04N2201/0436 ,  H04N2201/045

Abstract: A visual presenter includes a base including a pivotal shaft support, a support column standing on the pivotal shaft support and having a distal end curved so as to protrude in such a direction that the distal end becomes more distant from the base, and an imaging camera rotatably mounted on the distal end of the support column. The imaging camera includes a casing having both lengthwise ends, an imaging camera body mounted on one lengthwise end of the casing and an operation unit mounted on the other lengthwise end. The pivotal shaft support is biased from a lengthwise center of the casing relative to the support column so that a distance from the support column to the one lengthwise end of the casing on which the imaging camera is mounted is longer than a distance from the support column to the other lengthwise end of the casing.

Abstract translation: 视觉呈现器包括基座，其包括枢转轴支撑件，支撑柱站在枢转轴支撑件上，并且具有弯曲的远端以使远端远离基座的方向突出;以及成像摄像机 可旋转地安装在支撑柱的远端上。 成像摄像机包括具有两个纵向端部的壳体，安装在壳体的一个纵向端部上的摄像机主体和安装在另一个纵向端部上的操作单元。 枢转轴支撑件相对于支撑柱从壳体的纵向中心偏置，使得从支撑柱到安装成像照相机的壳体的一个纵向端部的距离长于距支撑柱的距离 到壳体的另一纵向端。

公开(公告)号：US20060268372A1

公开(公告)日：2006-11-30

申请号：US11178963

申请日：2005-07-11

Applicant: Chung-Song Kuo ,  Ming-Te Cheng ,  Shi-Mu Sun

Inventor： Chung-Song Kuo ,  Ming-Te Cheng ,  Shi-Mu Sun

IPC: H04N1/04

CPC classification number: H04N1/04 ,  H04N2201/0422 ,  H04N2201/0436 ,  H04N2201/0446

Abstract: A document positioning apparatus has a supporter. The supporter is disposed under a base of a document camera. A gap is formed between the supporter and a ground surface used to support the supporter and the gap is designed to be large enough for a document to shift. The document positioning apparatus further has a document guider, formed on an edge of the supporter to guide the document into the gap under the supporter easily.

Abstract translation: 文件定位装置具有支持者。 支持者设置在文件照相机的基座下。 在支撑件和用于支撑支撑件的地面之间形成间隙，并且间隙设计成足够大以使文件移动。 文件定位装置还具有文件导向器，其形成在支撑件的边缘上以便将文档引导到​​支撑件下方的间隙中。

公开(公告)号：US07104512B2

公开(公告)日：2006-09-12

申请号：US10498123

申请日：2003-02-19

Applicant: Martin Wolf ,  Wilfried Pfister ,  Martin Schwab

Inventor： Martin Wolf ,  Wilfried Pfister ,  Martin Schwab

IPC: E04G3/00

CPC classification number: F16M11/38 ,  F16M11/10 ,  F16M2200/024 ,  H04N1/19594 ,  H04N2201/0436 ,  H04N2201/045

Abstract: An articulated arm for the alignment or a capturing device for optically capturing an object to be placed on a support surface, has—as a conventional double parallelogram arm—a base part, a top part, an articulate part and two pairs of rods which connect the base part or the top part to the articulated part. The articulated arm furthermore has a shaft which is rotatably fastened to the top part and has an operative mechanical connection to one of the rods pivotably fastened to the top part. This operative connection results in a rotation of the shaft relative to the top part on pivoting of the rod.

Abstract translation: 用于对准的铰接臂或用于光学地捕获待放置在支撑表面上的物体的捕获装置具有如常规的双平行四边形臂 - 基部，顶部，铰接部和两对连杆 基部或顶部到铰接部。 铰接臂还具有可旋转地固定到顶部的轴，并且具有与可枢转地固定到顶部的杆中的一个的可操作的机械连接。 该操作连接导致杆在杆的枢转时相对于顶部的旋转。

公开(公告)号：US20060110152A1

公开(公告)日：2006-05-25

申请号：US11194026

申请日：2005-07-28

Applicant: Kazuhiro Sukenari ,  Hiroshi Yamakose

Inventor： Kazuhiro Sukenari ,  Hiroshi Yamakose

IPC: G03B15/03

CPC classification number: H04N1/04 ,  G03B15/03 ,  G03B17/561 ,  G03B27/54 ,  H04N5/2256 ,  H04N2201/0418 ,  H04N2201/0422 ,  H04N2201/0436

Abstract: To provide an imaging device that can use a single illumination device to offer a light source suitable for imaging a translucent target object, while also enabling the imaging device to be mounted on a platform such as a desk. In case of slide film imaging, an illumination unit holding arm 150 is rotated into a position at a table side and an illumination unit 130 is brought into a sub illuminating attitude where the illumination unit 130 is laid over a top surface of the table 110. On that condition, a film stage 200 is mounted on the table 110 in a manner opposed to a camera head 120, and front end of a stage 202 is overlapped with and engaged to upper end of a casing of the illumination unit 130 that takes the sub illuminating attitude. Light irradiated by the illumination unit 130 in this state enters a region under the stage 202 of the film stage 200, goes through an opening 210 of the stage 202, and at last reaches the camera head 120.

Abstract translation: 为了提供可以使用单个照明装置来提供适于对半透明目标物体进行成像的光源的成像装置，同时还使成像装置能够安装在诸如桌子的平台上。 在幻灯片成像的情况下，照明单元保持臂150旋转到台面的位置，并且照明单元130进入副照明姿势，其中照明单元130放置在桌子110的顶表面上。 在这种情况下，胶片台200以与相机头120相对的方式安装在桌子110上，舞台202的前端与照明单元130的壳体的上端重叠并与其接合， 分明亮的态度。 在这种状态下由照明单元130照射的光进入胶片台200的台202下方的区域，穿过台202的开口210，并且最后到达相机头120。

公开(公告)号：US06965460B1

公开(公告)日：2005-11-15

申请号：US09635479

申请日：2000-08-08

Applicant: Robert G Gann ,  Roland John Burns

Inventor： Robert G Gann ,  Roland John Burns

IPC: G06T1/00 ,  H04N1/00 ,  H04N1/10 ,  H04N1/107 ,  H04N1/193 ,  H04N1/04

CPC classification number: H04N1/193 ,  H04N1/00283 ,  H04N2201/043 ,  H04N2201/0436

Abstract: A system and method are disclosed which provide a look-down digital imaging device capable of capturing relatively high resolution digital images (e.g., comparable to traditional flatbed scanners). A preferred embodiment provides a look-down digital imaging device comprising a linear sensor for imaging a raster line of an original image placed substantially below the look-down digital imaging device, and a lens for focusing reflected light from the original to such linear sensor. The linear sensor functions much as in traditional flatbed scanners in that it captures a single, congruent digital image of a scanned original. Most preferably, the linear sensor is a high resolution sensor that enables a digital image to be captured having resolution comparable to that of traditional flatbed scanners. For instance, the linear sensor preferably enables capture of a digital image having a resolution no less than approximately 300 dpi. As a result, such linear sensor most preferably captures a digital image having sufficient resolution to permit optical character recognition operations to be performed on such captured image. In a most preferred embodiment, the look-down digital imaging device further comprises a digital video camera for capturing video data of a target scan area. Such video data may be fed in substantially real-time to a display (either included within the look-down digital imaging device or included on a device to which the look-down digital imaging device is coupled), which may aid a user in properly aligning an original within the target scan area.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种系统和方法，其提供能够捕获相对高分辨率数字图像（例如，与传统平板扫描仪相当）的仰视数字成像装置。 优选实施例提供了一种仰视数字成像装置，其包括线性传感器，用于对基本上位于所述仰视数字成像装置下方放置的原始图像的光栅线进行成像，以及用于将来自所述原稿的反射光聚焦到所述线性传感器的透镜。 线性传感器的功能与传统平板扫描仪的功能相同，因为它捕获了扫描原稿的单一，一致的数字图像。 最优选地，线性传感器是高分辨率传感器，其能够捕获具有与传统平板扫描仪相当的分辨率的数字图像。 例如，线性传感器优选地能够捕获分辨率不小于大约300dpi的数字图像。 结果，这种线性传感器最优选地捕获具有足够分辨率的数字图像以允许对这样的捕捉图像执行光学字符识别操作。 在最优选的实施例中，俯视数字成像装置还包括用于捕获目标扫描区域的视频数据的数字摄像机。 这样的视频数据可以基本上实时地馈送到显示器（包括在查看的数字成像设备内或者包括在与下拉数字成像设备耦合到的设备上），这可以有助于用户正确地 对准目标扫描区域内的原稿。

公开(公告)号：US20050237425A1

公开(公告)日：2005-10-27

申请号：US11052433

申请日：2005-02-07

Applicant: Seung-yeob Lee ,  Hyun-woo Cho

Inventor： Seung-yeob Lee ,  Hyun-woo Cho

IPC: G03B21/06 ,  G03B17/56 ,  H04N5/225

CPC classification number: H04N5/2252 ,  H04N1/19594 ,  H04N2201/0436 ,  H04N2201/0446

Abstract: Provided is a camera support structure for a video presenter which allows rotation of a camera connected to a base of the video presenter and supports the camera in an accurate location. The camera support structure of a video presenter includes a support arm, one end of which is joined with the base, an rotation guide member that includes an annular member having a ring shape in which a plurality of ball receiving holes are formed on one end part of the support arm, biasing elements that includes a plurality of rotation-fixing balls which are inserted into the ball receiving holes from an inner side of the annular member and a portion of the balls are elastically protruded to an outer side of the annular member, a annular plate element, the rotation of which can be prevented by fixing by the rotation-fixing balls and disposed to be able to be rotated on an outer side of the annular member of the rotation guide member, and a camera head that rotates with the annular plate element by coupling with the annular plate element and fixes a camera head having a camera.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种用于视频呈现器的照相机支持结构，其允许连接到视频呈现器的基座的相机的旋转并且在准确的位置支持相机。 视频呈现器的摄像机支撑结构包括一个支撑臂，其一端与基座相连接，一个旋转引导构件，其包括环形构件，该环形构件具有多个球形容纳孔，环形构件在一个端部上形成 所述支撑臂的偏压元件包括从所述环形构件的内侧插入到所述球接收孔中的多个旋转固定球，并且所述球的一部分弹性地突出到所述环形构件的外侧， 环形板元件，其旋转可以通过旋转固定球的固定来防止，并且被设置成能够在旋转引导构件的环形构件的外侧上旋转;以及照相机头，其与 环形板元件通过与环形板元件联接并固定具有相机的相机头。

公开(公告)号：US20050140777A1

公开(公告)日：2005-06-30

申请号：US11037525

申请日：2005-01-18

Applicant: John Baron

Inventor： John Baron

IPC: H04N1/00 ,  H04N1/028 ,  H04M3/42 ,  G06F17/00 ,  H04N7/14

CPC classification number: H04N1/00798 ,  H04N1/00795 ,  H04N1/00822 ,  H04N1/02815 ,  H04N1/0282 ,  H04N1/19594 ,  H04N2201/0436 ,  H04N2201/0458

Abstract: A dataconferencing system comprises an imaging device adapted to generate an image of a document. The system also comprises a light source adapted to generate light proximate to the document for generating the image. A monitor application accessible by a processor is adapted to detect a change corresponding to the document. A lighting application accessible by the processor is adapted to automatically activate the light source in response to the detected change.