公开(公告)号：US20020054217A1

公开(公告)日：2002-05-09

申请号：US09981700

申请日：2001-10-17

Applicant: MINOLTA CO., LTD.

Inventor： Shinya Matsuda ,  Takashi Matsuo ,  Kentaro Iida ,  Kazuhiro Shibatani

IPC: H04N005/225

CPC classification number: H04N5/2259 ,  H04N1/195 ,  H04N1/3876 ,  H04N5/349 ,  H04N2201/0414 ,  H04N2201/0436

Abstract: The present invention provides an image shooting apparatus capable of accurately connecting split images while avoiding increase in the size of the apparatus. The stop positions of an image forming portion 10 is detected on the order equal to the pixel pitch, the shift amounts of the shot split images are obtained from the shift amounts of the stop positions of the image forming portion 10, and for each split image, the address is converted to a normal address based on the shift amount.

Abstract translation: 本发明提供一种能够准确地连接分割图像同时避免设备尺寸增加的图像拍摄装置。 以与像素间距相等的顺序检测图像形成部10的停止位置，根据图像形成部10的停止位置的偏移量，并且对于每个分割图像，获得拍摄分割图像的偏移量 ，根据移动量将地址转换为普通地址。

公开(公告)号：US06320641B1

公开(公告)日：2001-11-20

申请号：US09402245

申请日：1999-10-01

Applicant: Heino G. Bauer ,  Robert B. Schoenberger ,  David J. Siviter

Inventor： Heino G. Bauer ,  Robert B. Schoenberger ,  David J. Siviter

IPC: G03B2700

CPC classification number: H04N5/23212 ,  G01N21/8806 ,  H04N1/00002 ,  H04N1/00018 ,  H04N1/00031 ,  H04N1/00045 ,  H04N1/00053 ,  H04N1/00063 ,  H04N1/00084 ,  H04N1/195 ,  H04N1/19594 ,  H04N5/2256 ,  H04N2201/0436

Abstract: A method and apparatus for setting and repeatably and reliably maintaining a desired image resolution. The invention features an optical, image acquiring device and a pair of light sources, the beams from which are caused to converge at a distance from the optical device which provides the desired resolution. Subsequently, positioning the optical device with the point of convergence of the beams on the surface of an object being imaged ensures the desired resolution. In preferred embodiments, the plane yielding the desired resolution is caused to be coincident with the plane of optimal focus.

Abstract translation: 一种用于设置并可重复且可靠地保持所需图像分辨率的方法和装置。 本发明的特征在于一种光学，图像获取装置和一对光源，使得它们的光束会聚在距离提供期望分辨率的光学装置一定距离处。 随后，将光束装置的位置定位在被成像物体的表面上，从而确保了所需的分辨率。 在优选实施例中，使得产生所需分辨率的平面与最佳焦点的平面一致。

公开(公告)号：US06300975B1

公开(公告)日：2001-10-09

申请号：US09173093

申请日：1998-10-14

Applicant: Akira Yamane

Inventor： Akira Yamane

IPC: H04N718

CPC classification number: H04N1/00541 ,  H04N1/0464 ,  H04N1/195 ,  H04N1/19594 ,  H04N2201/043 ,  H04N2201/0436 ,  H04N2201/045

Abstract: An image pickup apparatus includes a video camera shooting a material placed on a stage to obtain an image signal delivered to an external reproducing equipment and a column for supporting the video camera so that the video camera is located over a central portion of the stage. The column is formed into a vertical two-stage structure including an upper column and a lower column. The video camera is located over the central portion of the stage when the lower column is rotated to stand and the upper column is extended straightforward from the lower column. The upper column is rotated so as to be folded at right angles to the lower column when an object in the rear of the stage is shot by the video camera. When the apparatus is folded, the lower column is brought down to lie along the stage and the upper column is folded relative to the lower column.

Abstract translation: 图像拾取装置包括：摄像机，拍摄放置在舞台上的材料，以获得传送到外部再现设备的图像信号;以及支柱，用于支持摄像机，使得摄像机位于舞台的中心部分之上。 柱形成为包括上柱和下柱的垂直两级结构。 摄像机位于舞台的中央部分，当下列旋转时，立柱从下栏直接伸出。 当摄像机拍摄舞台后部的物体时，上列被旋转以便与下列垂直地折叠。 当设备被折叠时，下塔被拉下以沿着台阶放置，并且上列相对于下塔折叠。

公开(公告)号：US20010020977A1

公开(公告)日：2001-09-13

申请号：US09764431

申请日：2001-01-19

Applicant: RICOH COMPANY, LIMITED

Inventor： Yoshikazu Watanabe

IPC: H04N005/228

CPC classification number: H04N1/32128 ,  H04N1/00204 ,  H04N1/00209 ,  H04N1/00281 ,  H04N1/00307 ,  H04N1/195 ,  H04N1/19594 ,  H04N1/2112 ,  H04N1/33307 ,  H04N2101/00 ,  H04N2201/0086 ,  H04N2201/0436 ,  H04N2201/212 ,  H04N2201/3214 ,  H04N2201/3243 ,  H04N2201/3277 ,  H04N2201/33378

Abstract: A digital camera capable of enhancing utilization of an image shot in a text shooting mode is provided. An image processing unit converts an image shot in the text shooting mode to a data format appropriate to a transmission destination (a facsimile machine, a personal computer, etc.) selected by a user.

Abstract translation: 提供了能够提高文本拍摄模式中拍摄的图像的利用率的数码相机。 图像处理单元将在文本拍摄模式中拍摄的图像转换为适合于由用户选择的发送目的地（传真机，个人计算机等）的数据格式。

公开(公告)号：US06288802B1

公开(公告)日：2001-09-11

申请号：US09160797

申请日：1998-09-25

Applicant: Masami Hoshina ,  Shintaro Komuro

Inventor： Masami Hoshina ,  Shintaro Komuro

IPC: H04N104

CPC classification number: H04N1/113 ,  H04N1/0473 ,  H04N1/193 ,  H04N2201/0436 ,  H04N2201/04706 ,  H04N2201/04708 ,  H04N2201/0472 ,  H04N2201/04732

Abstract: An image scanner capable of detecting the center of a valid image reading range is disclosed. To accurately detect the center position of a mirror, a center mark is positioned outside of the valid image reading range in parallel to the axis of rotation of the mirror. The center mark is input together with an image.

Abstract translation: 公开了能够检测有效图像读取范围的中心的图像扫描仪。 为了精确地检测反射镜的中心位置，中心标记位于有效图像读取范围的外侧，与反射镜的旋转轴平行。 中心标记与图像一起输入。

公开(公告)号：US06262815B1

公开(公告)日：2001-07-17

申请号：US09129416

申请日：1998-08-05

Applicant: Satoshi Segawa

Inventor： Satoshi Segawa

IPC: H04N104

CPC classification number: G02B26/105 ,  G02B7/1821 ,  H04N1/0473 ,  H04N1/113 ,  H04N1/193 ,  H04N2201/0436 ,  H04N2201/0471 ,  H04N2201/04712 ,  H04N2201/04715 ,  H04N2201/04734 ,  H04N2201/04739

Abstract: There is provided an image scanner including (a) an image sensor, (b) a lens for focusing images onto the image sensor, (c) a reflecting mirror for directing images of an object to the image sensor through the lens, and (d) a driver for rotating the reflecting mirror. The reflecting mirror has a first width located closer to the lens and a second width located remoter from the lens than the first width, both of the first and second widths extending in parallel with the image sensor. The first width is designed to be smaller than the second width. The reflecting mirror is preferably trapezoidal. The driver is within a difference between the first and second widths so that the driver does not exist beyond the second width of the reflecting mirror. Since the driver is arranged not to exist beyond a width of the reflecting mirror, it is possible to make the image sensor smaller in a size as a whole.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种图像扫描仪，其包括（a）图像传感器，（b）用于将图像聚焦到图像传感器上的透镜，（c）用于通过透镜将图像传送到图像传感器的反射镜，以及（d ）用于旋转反射镜的驱动器。 所述反射镜具有位于所述透镜附近的第一宽度，并且与所述第一宽度相比偏离所述透镜的第二宽度，所述第一宽度和所述第二宽度均与所述图像传感器平行地延伸。 第一宽度被设计成小于第二宽度。 反射镜优选为梯形。 驱动器处于第一和第二宽度之间的差异中，使得驱动器不存在于反射镜的第二宽度之外。 由于驱动器布置成不存在于反射镜的宽度之外，所以可以使图像传感器整体尺寸变小。

公开(公告)号：US6166857A

公开(公告)日：2000-12-26

申请号：US497918

申请日：2000-02-04

Applicant: Mikki Arai ,  Tatsuo Hirose

Inventor： Mikki Arai ,  Tatsuo Hirose

IPC: G09B21/00 ,  G02B27/01 ,  G02B27/40 ,  G03B15/00 ,  H04N1/107 ,  H04N1/195 ,  H04N5/64 ,  H04N7/18 ,  G02B27/14 ,  G02B27/00

CPC classification number: H04N1/00129 ,  G02B27/017 ,  G02B27/40 ,  H04N1/107 ,  H04N1/1072 ,  H04N1/195 ,  H04N1/19594 ,  H04N2201/0049 ,  H04N2201/0436

Abstract: The present invention provides an optical guide fixture for coupling visual information on a surface to a viewer. The optical guide fixture of the invention can be coupled to an optical receiver, such as a digital camera, operably connected to a head-mounted display unit to provide a device according to the invention for viewing a surface. Such a device, in one application, provides magnified images of visual information on a surface, such as a page of a book, to a patient with a visual impairment.

公开(公告)号：US6091377A

公开(公告)日：2000-07-18

申请号：US614174

申请日：1996-03-08

Applicant: Hisashi Kawai

Inventor： Hisashi Kawai

IPC: H04N5/74 ,  H04N1/00 ,  H04N1/04 ,  H04N1/21 ,  H04N1/387 ,  G09G5/00

CPC classification number: H04N1/32101 ,  H04N1/00127 ,  H04N1/00129 ,  H04N1/00442 ,  H04N1/00453 ,  H04N1/00458 ,  H04N1/00461 ,  H04N2201/0436 ,  H04N2201/3254 ,  H04N2201/3274

Abstract: An image input apparatus is provided for picking up an image of an object placed on an original support with a camera and displaying the object image on a display device, the apparatus has a memory capable of storing a plurality of images picked up with the camera and a controller for controlling display of an image group containing a predetermined number of images stored in the memory.

Abstract translation: 提供一种图像输入装置，用于通过相机拾取放置在原始支架上的物体的图像并在显示装置上显示对象图像，该装置具有能够存储利用照相机拾取的多个图像的存储器，以及 用于控制显示存储在存储器中的预定数量的图像的图像组的控制器。

公开(公告)号：US6058281A

公开(公告)日：2000-05-02

申请号：US950592

申请日：1997-10-15

Applicant: Thomas J. M. Castenmiller

Inventor： Thomas J. M. Castenmiller

IPC: H04N1/113 ,  G03G15/00 ,  G06T1/00 ,  H04N1/00 ,  H04N1/04 ,  H04N1/10 ,  H04N1/193

CPC classification number: G03G15/605 ,  H04N1/1013 ,  H04N1/1056 ,  H04N1/00127 ,  H04N1/0464 ,  H04N1/193 ,  H04N2201/0081 ,  H04N2201/0434 ,  H04N2201/0436

Abstract: A scan module for a document copying machine which is provided with its own document scanner. The scan module is provided with a housing suitable for releasable fixing to the document copying machine, the housing being provided with a light exit opening optically coupled to the document scanner of the document copier machine via the image platen. The scan module is also provided with a light source and reflector.

Abstract translation: 一种用于文件复印机的扫描模块，其具有自己的文件扫描器。 扫描模块设置有适于可释放地固定到文件复印机的外壳，该外壳设置有通过图像压板光学耦合到文件复印机的文档扫描仪的光出口。 扫描模块还设有光源和反射器。

公开(公告)号：US5933191A

公开(公告)日：1999-08-03

申请号：US664246

申请日：1996-06-07

Applicant: Kazuto Ariga ,  Kenji Kawano ,  Seiji Iida

Inventor： Kazuto Ariga ,  Kenji Kawano ,  Seiji Iida

IPC: F16M11/12 ,  F16M11/18 ,  H04N1/195 ,  H04N5/225

CPC classification number: H04N1/19594 ,  F16M11/08 ,  F16M11/18 ,  F16M11/2064 ,  H04N1/195 ,  H04N2201/0077 ,  H04N2201/0436 ,  H04N2201/045

Abstract: There is provided an image input apparatus which can quickly and easily move a camera head to an intended position, can adequately adjust the position of the camera head, can improve operability in the document photographing mode, and is easy to carry. The image input apparatus has a camera head, support members coupled via a plurality of joint portions to support the camera head, and a base for supporting the proximal end side of the support members. When an image is input by the camera head, the camera head can be held at a predetermined position and posture by each of the plurality of joint portions. A pivot support mechanism arranged between a camera unit and a support portion has a fist support member having two opposing projections, a second support member arranged between the projections, a pair of clamping members arranged to clamp the projections between the second support member and themselves, and a torque generation mechanism for generating a torque between the second support member, the clamping members, and the projections. A pivot support mechanism arranged between a support portion and a base has a first support member having two opposing projections, a second support member, and has two end portions respectively engaging with the two projections and a coupling portion for coupling these two end portions, and a torque generation mechanism arranged between the first and second support members. An opening portion through which the cable extends is formed on the coupling portion.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种图像输入装置，其可以快速且容易地将相机头移动到预期位置，可以适当地调整相机头的位置，可以提高文档拍摄模式下的可操作性，并且易于携带。 图像输入装置具有相机头，经由多个接合部分联接以支撑相机头部的支撑部件，以及用于支撑支撑部件的近端侧的底座。 当摄像头输入图像时，可以通过多个关节部分中的每个将照相机头保持在预定位置和姿势。 布置在相机单元和支撑部分之间的枢转支撑机构具有第一支撑构件，该第一支撑构件具有两个相对的突起，布置在突出部之间的第二支撑构件，一对夹紧构件，其布置成将第二支撑构件与其自身之间的突起夹紧， 以及用于在第二支撑构件，夹紧构件和突起之间产生扭矩的扭矩产生机构。 布置在支撑部分和基部之间的枢转支撑机构具有第一支撑构件，其具有两个相对的突起，第二支撑构件，并且具有分别与两个突起接合的两个端部和用于联接这两个端部的联接部分，以及 设置在第一和第二支撑构件之间的扭矩产生机构。 电缆延伸的开口部分形成在联接部分上。