公开(公告)号：US20020176122A1

公开(公告)日：2002-11-28

申请号：US09866015

申请日：2001-05-24

Inventor： Paul K. Mui ,  Eric L. Andersen ,  Russell A. Mendenhall

IPC: H04N001/46

CPC classification number: H04N1/00909 ,  H04N1/12 ,  H04N1/193 ,  H04N2201/044

Abstract: An apparatus and method for calibrating a scanner connected to a document feeder are provided. In one embodiment, the apparatus includes a calibration strip attached to a rotatable wheel assembly disposed within the document feeder. A cam is provided to rotate the wheel assembly and expose the calibration strip to the field of view of a head assembly of the scanner for calibration. The cam is configured to then rotate the wheel assembly in the opposite direction, so that the calibration strip is no longer exposed to the head assembly. A cleaning blade may be provided to wipe the calibration strip as it is moved to its non-exposed position.

Abstract translation: 提供了用于校准连接到文件馈送器的扫描仪的装置和方法。 在一个实施例中，该装置包括附接到设置在文件进给器内的可旋转轮组件的校准条。 提供凸轮以旋转车轮组件并将校准带暴露于用于校准的扫描器的头部组件的视场。 凸轮被配置成随后沿相反方向旋转车轮组件，使得校准带不再暴露于头部组件。 可以提供清洁刮刀以在校准条移动到其未暴露位置时擦拭校准条。

公开(公告)号：US20020126326A1

公开(公告)日：2002-09-12

申请号：US09803038

申请日：2001-03-12

Applicant: TOSHIBA TEC KABUSHIKI KAISHA

Inventor： Yusuke Hashizume

IPC: H04N001/46

CPC classification number: H04N1/1026 ,  H04N1/00525 ,  H04N1/0464 ,  H04N1/1013 ,  H04N1/1056 ,  H04N1/12 ,  H04N1/193 ,  H04N1/401 ,  H04N2201/044

Abstract: The image reader according to the present invention is able to set the accurate threshold level free of influence of dirt and dust even when the reference nullwhitenull level is requested for shading correction during the acceleration while the carriage is being accelerated without increasing the averaging frequency when the reflected light from the white board is read for shading correction. In addition, because the distance between the head end of the transparent glass and the home position as well as the distance between the home position and the reading window are shortened, the size of the image reader is reduced.

Abstract translation: 根据本发明的图像读取器能够设置准确的阈值水平，即使当在加速时加速期间请求参考“白色”电平用于阴影校正而不增加平均频率时，灰尘和灰尘也不受影响 当来自白板的反射光被读取用于阴影校正时。 此外，由于透明玻璃的头端与原始位置之间的距离以及原始位置和读取窗口之间的距离被缩短，所以图像读取器的尺寸减小。

公开(公告)号：US06433886B1

公开(公告)日：2002-08-13

申请号：US09384006

申请日：1999-08-26

Applicant: Atsushi Sekiguchi

Inventor： Atsushi Sekiguchi

IPC: G06F1200

CPC classification number: H04N1/0405 ,  H04N1/0402 ,  H04N1/0432 ,  H04N1/1017 ,  H04N1/193 ,  H04N2201/044

Abstract: An image forming apparatus includes a document feeder having a stand on which documents are placed and a pair of guide members which move from a center of the stand to sides of the stand. The document feeder feeds a document such that the center of the document moves approximately along the center of the stand. An image reader reads the document to obtain document-shaped image data. An image processor has a memory region to store the document-shaped image data. The memory region has a width whose center approximately conforms with the center of the document-shaped image data. When the image processor conducts an image processing, the document-shaped image data is shifted toward one side of the memory region so that one side of the document-shaped image data is approximately conformed with a reference side of the memory region.

Abstract translation: 图像形成装置包括具有放置有文件的支架的文件进给器和从支架的中心移动到支架的侧面的一对引导构件。 文档进纸器馈送文件，使得文档的中心大致沿着支架的中心移动。 图像读取器读取文档以获得文件形状的图像数据。 图像处理器具有用于存储文档形状图像数据的存储区域。 存储区域具有中心与文档形状的图像数据的中心近似一致的宽度。 当图像处理器进行图像处理时，文档形状的图像数据朝向存储区域的一侧移动，使得文档形状图像数据的一侧近似地与存储区域的参考侧一致。

公开(公告)号：US20020039208A1

公开(公告)日：2002-04-04

申请号：US09951379

申请日：2001-09-14

Inventor： Takashi Honjo ,  Tomio Nagai ,  Toshiyasu Omata ,  Hideharu Ito

IPC: H04N001/46

CPC classification number: H04N1/00909 ,  H04N1/12 ,  H04N1/193 ,  H04N2201/044

Abstract: An image reading apparatus comprises a correcting mechanism for correcting an output signal from a reading unit in accordance with a reference level. The correcting mechanism includes a reference element for setting the reference level and a drive mechanism for rocking the reference element between a first position in which the reference element is advanced to a reading position and a second position in which the reference element is retreated from the reading position. The drive mechanism includes a rotating member that is continuously rotated in one direction. As the rotating member rotates, the reference element rocks between the first and second positions, thereby executing correction of the output signal before image information recorded on a recording medium is read.

Abstract translation: 图像读取装置包括用于根据参考电平校正来自读取单元的输出信号的校正机构。 校正机构包括用于设定基准水平的基准元件和用于使参考元件在参考元件前进到读取位置的第一位置和参考元件从读数之间退回的第二位置摆动参考元件的驱动机构 位置。 驱动机构包括沿一个方向连续旋转的旋转部件。 当旋转构件旋转时，参考元件在第一和第二位置之间摇摆，从而在读取记录在记录介质上的图像信息之前执行输出信号的校正。

公开(公告)号：US06188805B1

公开(公告)日：2001-02-13

申请号：US08687015

申请日：1996-07-16

Applicant: Bing-Hsiu Wu ,  Chien-Hsing Tang ,  Ted Cheng

Inventor： Bing-Hsiu Wu ,  Chien-Hsing Tang ,  Ted Cheng

IPC: G06K700

CPC classification number: H04N1/00816 ,  H04N1/053 ,  H04N1/1017 ,  H04N1/193 ,  H04N2201/044 ,  H04N2201/04703 ,  H04N2201/0472 ,  H04N2201/04732 ,  H04N2201/04758 ,  H04N2201/04793

Abstract: A method for automatically aligning a charge coupled device of a scanner by using a software contained in the scanner instead of physically aligning the charge coupled device is disclosed. The scanner comprises a charge coupled device (CCD) having an array of optic sensors for converting a reflected line image into an analog signal array, an analog-to-digital (A/D) converter for converting the analog signal array into an image data array, and a test region having a positioning mark in it. The method comprises the following steps of: (1) generating an image data array which comprises the image of the test region in it by using the CCD and the A/D converter; (2) identifying the positioning mark from the image data array; and (3) setting an effective scanning range which defines the start and stop positions of valid image data within the image data array according to the identified positioning mark.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种通过使用扫描仪中包含的软件来自动对准扫描仪的电荷耦合器件而不是物理对准电荷耦合器件的方法。 扫描器包括具有用于将反射线图像转换为模拟信号阵列的光学传感器阵列的电荷耦合器件（CCD），用于将模拟信号阵列转换成图像数据的模数（A / D）转换器 阵列，以及在其中具有定位标记的测试区域。 该方法包括以下步骤：（1）通过使用CCD和A / D转换器生成包括测试区域的图像的图像数据阵列;（2）从图像数据阵列识别定位标记; 和（3）根据所识别的定位标记设置有效扫描范围，其定义图像数据阵列内有效图像数据的开始和停止位置。

公开(公告)号：US6144467A

公开(公告)日：2000-11-07

申请号：US118213

申请日：1998-07-17

Applicant: Jenn-Tsair Tsai

Inventor： Jenn-Tsair Tsai

IPC: H04N1/047 ,  H04N1/10 ,  H04N1/193 ,  H04N1/407 ,  H04N1/04

CPC classification number: H04N1/0473 ,  H04N1/4076 ,  H04N1/1017 ,  H04N1/193 ,  H04N2201/044 ,  H04N2201/04703

Abstract: An image scanner having an improved scanning quality is disclosed. Two different color blocks having an interface therebetween are provided on the document platform of the image scanner. The image pickup device passes by the color blocks prior to the document area so that color calibrations and/or error detection can be performed before the scanning operation is performed. By this way, the color data such as the brightness of the obtained image can be compensated, and the deflection rate and/or the amplification error of the image pickup device can be corrected.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种具有改进的扫描质量的图像扫描仪。 在图像扫描仪的文档平台上设置两个具有界面的不同颜色块。 图像拾取装置通过文档区域之前的颜色块，使得可以在执行扫描操作之前执行颜色校准和/或错误检测。 通过这种方式，可以补偿所获得的图像的亮度等的颜色数据，并且可以校正图像拾取装置的偏转率和/或放大误差。

公开(公告)号：US6034791A

公开(公告)日：2000-03-07

申请号：US008140

申请日：1998-01-14

Applicant: Chien-Hsing Tang ,  Pin-Hsu Lin ,  Bing-Hsiu Wu

Inventor： Chien-Hsing Tang ,  Pin-Hsu Lin ,  Bing-Hsiu Wu

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

CPC classification number: H04N1/00013 ,  H04N1/00002 ,  H04N1/00031 ,  H04N1/00045 ,  H04N1/00053 ,  H04N1/00063 ,  H04N1/00082 ,  H04N1/00795 ,  H04N1/1017 ,  H04N1/193 ,  H04N2201/0404 ,  H04N2201/044 ,  H04N2201/0448

Abstract: A method for positioning the initialization position of a light source for an image reading apparatus operated under a passing-light mode is provided. A platen including a reference area that provides a pattern disposed at a position x is provided. The method comprises a first step of positioning the scan model at the position x in order to read the pattern within the reference area. Secondly, the method moves the light source toward the reference area and, at the same time, triggers the scan module to scan the image. Thirdly, repeat the second step until the image scanned by the scan module meets a pre-determined criterion. Fourthly, the method makes the light source module further move a distance of .DELTA.D-.DELTA.d. The .DELTA.d is the distance traveled by the light source during an interval which begins at the capture of the pattern by the scan module and ends at the determination of the pre-determined criterion as being met.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种用于定位用于在通过光模式下操作的图像读取装置的光源的初始化位置的方法。 提供了包括提供设置在位置x处的图案的参考区域的台板。 该方法包括将扫描模型定位在位置x处以便读取参考区域内的图案的第一步骤。 其次，该方法将光源朝向参考区域移动，并且同时触发扫描模块扫描图像。 第三，重复第二步，直到扫描模块扫描的图像满足预定标准。 第四，该方法使得光源模块进一步移动DELTA D-DELTA d的距离。 DELTA d是在由扫描模块捕获图案开始的间隔期间由光源行进的距离，并且在满足预定标准的确定时结束。

公开(公告)号：US5844697A

公开(公告)日：1998-12-01

申请号：US496695

申请日：1995-06-29

Applicant: John F. Omvik ,  Joseph A. Wheeler ,  Mark G. Brook ,  Kevin J. Haded ,  Mark E. Tellam ,  Patrick Pandelaers

Inventor： John F. Omvik ,  Joseph A. Wheeler ,  Mark G. Brook ,  Kevin J. Haded ,  Mark E. Tellam ,  Patrick Pandelaers

IPC: G03B27/62 ,  G06T1/00 ,  H04N1/028 ,  H04N1/03 ,  H04N1/04 ,  H04N1/10 ,  H04N1/107 ,  H04N1/193

CPC classification number: H04N1/00909 ,  H04N1/02815 ,  H04N1/0287 ,  H04N1/03 ,  H04N1/0303 ,  H04N1/0464 ,  H04N1/0467 ,  H04N1/1026 ,  H04N1/103 ,  H04N1/1043 ,  H04N1/1048 ,  H04N1/193 ,  H04N2201/044

Abstract: A scanning apparatus providing separate fixed object focal planes for transmissive and reflective original documents to be scanned, wherein a scan carriage containing illumination, sensor, and optical elements is moved together to scan an original document and to obtain a digitized representation thereof. The movable scan carriage has an illumination source disposed between the reflective and transmissive object focal planes, with the object focal plane to be used selected by changing the position of one or more optical elements within the scan carriage. A dark slide provides protection against flare during scanning, and can be closed to provide for dark current calibration as well as to seal the system from dust when not in use.

Abstract translation: 一种扫描装置，提供用于待扫描的透射和反射原稿的单独的固定物体焦平面，其中包含照明，传感器和光学元件的扫描托架一起移动以扫描原始文件并获得其数字化表示。 可移动扫描托架具有设置在反射和透射物体焦平面之间的照明源，通过改变扫描托架内的一个或多个光学元件的位置来选择对象焦平面。 黑色滑块在扫描期间提供防止闪光的保护，并且可以关闭以提供暗电流校准，以及在不使用时将系统从灰尘密封。

公开(公告)号：US5579129A

公开(公告)日：1996-11-26

申请号：US351946

申请日：1994-12-08

Applicant: Naohiro Iwata ,  Minoru Yokoyama ,  Yuji Nakano ,  Hideyuki Terashima

Inventor： Naohiro Iwata ,  Minoru Yokoyama ,  Yuji Nakano ,  Hideyuki Terashima

IPC: H04N1/00 ,  H04N1/04 ,  H04N1/12 ,  H04N1/193 ,  H04N1/413

CPC classification number: H04N1/00588 ,  H04N1/0057 ,  H04N1/00591 ,  H04N1/00602 ,  H04N1/00681 ,  H04N1/00708 ,  H04N1/00734 ,  H04N1/00745 ,  H04N1/00753 ,  H04N1/00793 ,  H04N1/04 ,  H04N1/1215 ,  H04N1/125 ,  H04N1/193 ,  H04N2201/0416 ,  H04N2201/044

Abstract: The present invention provides an original reading apparatus including a pre-scan mode for reading a color reference member before an original is read, a registration mode for aligning a tip end of the original before the original is read, and a reading mode for conveying and reading the original. The reading apparatus further comprises first and second rotary member to perform the above three modes, and these modes are effected by selectively rotating the first and second rotary members in a normal direction and/or reverse direction and selectively stopping the first or second rotary member.

Abstract translation: 本发明提供了一种原稿读取装置，其包括在读取原稿之前读取颜色基准构件的预扫描模式，用于在读取原稿之前对准原稿的末端的对准模式，以及用于输送和 阅读原文 读取装置还包括执行上述三种模式的第一和第二旋转构件，并且这些模式通过在第一和第二旋转构件沿法向和/或相反方向选择性地旋转并选择性地停止第一或第二旋转构件来实现。

公开(公告)号：US5493422A

公开(公告)日：1996-02-20

申请号：US462870

申请日：1995-06-05

Applicant: Shuichi Morikawa ,  Masahiko Futatsuka ,  Satoshi Ishida ,  Yasunori Miyauchi ,  Minoru Masuda ,  Makoto Takagawa

Inventor： Shuichi Morikawa ,  Masahiko Futatsuka ,  Satoshi Ishida ,  Yasunori Miyauchi ,  Minoru Masuda ,  Makoto Takagawa

IPC: B65H1/06 ,  B65H3/06 ,  B65H3/52 ,  B65H3/56 ,  H04N1/00 ,  H04N1/04 ,  H04N1/10 ,  H04N1/12 ,  H04N1/193 ,  H04N1/203 ,  H04N1/06

CPC classification number: B65H3/5238 ,  B65H1/06 ,  B65H3/063 ,  B65H3/56 ,  H04N1/0057 ,  H04N1/00572 ,  H04N1/0058 ,  H04N1/00596 ,  H04N1/00602 ,  H04N1/0061 ,  H04N1/00628 ,  H04N1/04 ,  H04N1/1215 ,  H04N1/125 ,  H04N1/203 ,  H04N1/2032 ,  B65H2511/514 ,  B65H2515/34 ,  H04N1/0464 ,  H04N1/1017 ,  H04N1/12 ,  H04N1/121 ,  H04N1/193 ,  H04N2201/044 ,  Y10T292/0913 ,  Y10T292/0917 ,  Y10T292/0936

Abstract: A paper feed roller (5) is divided into a first roller (5a) and a second roller (5b); a slit (58) through which about 10 to 20 sheets of documents can pass is formed between the first roller and a gate plate (57) opposite to this; and the paper fed out therefrom is fed out to a space between the second roller (5b) and a separation pad (7) in contact with this.Also, there is adopted a construction in which the pressing force of a paper conveyance spring is transformed by a slide cam sliding in a direction parallel to the paper feed roller; and the paper width detection sensor is assembled by a fitting construction.

Abstract translation: 供纸辊（5）分为第一辊（5a）和第二辊（5b）; 在第一辊和与其相反的门板（57）之间形成有通过约10至20张纸张的狭缝（58）; 并且从其馈送的纸送到第二辊（5b）和与其接触的分离垫（7）之间的空间。 此外，采用这样的结构，其中通过沿与送纸辊平行的方向滑动的滑动凸轮来变换纸张传送弹簧的按压力; 并且纸宽检测传感器通过装配结构组装。