Abstract:
The imaging device divides the two-dimensional photo object into multiple sections before performing imaging, and obtains an ultra-high resolution complete image by splicing together the partial images of the photo object. To this end, in the imaging device, the area sensor is held essentially parallel to the photo object, and the imaging lens is moved such that its optical axis L draws a circle with the normal line N that passes trough the center of the area sensor 20 as the center of the circle. The imaging lens is stopped at each of the positions at which the imaging optical system optical axis that connects the center of the area sensor and the principal point of the imaging lens passes through the imaging center point of each section of the photo object, in order to perform imaging of each section of the photo object.
Abstract:
Collage making apparatus for assisting in the production of a collage by duplication apparatus may comprise a layout area contained within the collage making apparatus. The layout area accommodates at least one object that is to be contained in the collage. The collage making apparatus is convertible between a layout mode and a duplication mode. During the layout mode, the layout area is observable by a user so that the user may observe an arrangement of the at least one object within the layout area. During the duplication mode, the layout area is reproducible by the duplication apparatus so that the duplication apparatus produces a copy of the arrangement of the at least one object within the layout area.
Abstract:
The present invention is to provide an image reader including a transparent substrate, which can be used effectively for an extended lifetime. The image reader comprises a transparent substrate and a stationary image pickup opposed to the transparent substrate for reading an image of an original document while the document is being transported between the transparent substrate and the stationary image pickup. The transparent substrate can be turned around and/or upside down relative to the image pickup in order to use the transparent substrate for an extended its service time. Also, the transparent substrate includes at least one first indicator showing an arrangement order how the transparent substrate has been turned around relative to the image pickup.
Abstract:
An apparatus for holding a contact image sensor of a scanning system includes a supporting shaft and an elastic element. The supporting shaft is set through a holder and contact the contact image sensor. The elastic element contains a spring. The spring is positioned outside the holder and provides a force to the supporting shaft for pushing the contact image sensor upwardly. In this case, the contact image sensor stays close to a document plate to conduct scanning processes. Since the spring is outside the holder, the variation of holder due to manufacturing would not affect the force from the spring. Thus balanced forces are generated by the springs, further avoiding the situation of the contact image sensor jammed during scanning processes.
Abstract:
In a transparent original reading apparatus comprising a transparent original plate on which a transparent original and a transparent original guide unit are installed, a transparent original guide unit for setting the transparent original at a predetermined position on the original plate, a light source unit settable at plural positions in contact with the transparent original guide unit and having a surface light source for illuminating the transparent original, and an image reading unit for reading an image of the transparent original through the original plate, the transparent original is urged against the original plate by the light source unit. In order to prevent the scratching of the transparent original caused by a sliding movement of the light source unit on the original plate, the light source unit and the transparent original are positioned by the transparent original guide unit. A portion of the light source unit which is contacted with the transparent original is chamfered (R-worked) not to damage the transparent original. Further, a portion of the light source unit which is contacted with the transparent original is designed to urge the transparent original at an out of an image area of the original.
Abstract:
An image reading apparatus for reading a document has an image sensor unit, which is moved along a platen glass in a sub-scanning direction, mounting an LED, a light guide and a sensor. A white reference panel for use of shading correction is provided on the platen glass on the side thereof opposite the image sensor unit. Light shield plates are provided on the platen glass on the side facing the image sensor unit along both sides of the white reference panel.
Abstract:
An apparatus for reading an image comprises an original mounting table for mounting an original, a first carriage which has a light source for irradiating light to the original and an optical system for guiding original-image light reflected from the original, and which moves along the original mounting table, a lens unit having a lens into which the original-image light enters and placed immediately under a passage on which the first carriage moves, a CCD assembly for receiving the original-image light passed through the lens and reading an image corresponding to the original-image light, a lens bracket cover having a bracket portion to which the CCD assembly is attached and a cover portion for covering the lens unit, and a lens base having the bracket portion of the lens bracket cover attached thereto, for supporting the lens unit.
Abstract:
The present invention is an improved transparency scanning module, which is applied on a cover of scanning device. The transparency scanning module and the cover can be taken apart for different consuming groups. The features of the invention are that transparency scanning module is embedded in cover, and a slot of cover for holding transparency scanning module is set plural fillisters, and there are plural connectors set on the relative positions of transparency scanning module for connecting each other. When the fillisters connecting with the connectors, transparency scanning module is able to offer light and also transparency scanning module and cover are combined and fixed each other closely; on the other hand, rim of transparency scanning module is thinner, and most central part is protruding in z direction, thus transparency scanning module can be inserted and held in the slot of cover. This is another design for closely combination.
Abstract:
A support structure for supporting reflectors on a half rate carriage in an image reader has an angle between a reflecting surface of a second reflector and an optical path from a first reflector of a full rate carriage to the second reflector is greater than 45null and less than 90null, for example about 53null, and an angle between the reflecting surface of the second reflector and a reflector of a third reflector is 90null. Thus, the degree of overlaying of the full rate carriage with the half rate carriage is increased and the image reader is miniaturized.
Abstract:
A kind of position set structure of scanner transmission components, wherein the holder is used to set the transmission components is molded at an adequate position of the case bottom. Besides, there are several position set axes molded on the holder and these axes have mushroom head and set seat used to locate the transmission components like gears easily and fast. Besides, on one side below the holder there is a open channel and S guard used to clip the flat cable. So, the structure originally needing several components is reduced to less components and the assembly time and difficulty is also reduced. In operation, it has easy structure, fast assembly and less cost function.