公开(公告)号：US08228566B2

公开(公告)日：2012-07-24

申请号：US12921632

申请日：2008-03-31

Applicant: Hiroyuki Kawano ,  Tatsuki Okamoto ,  Tadashi Minobe ,  Tatsuya Kunieda ,  Akiko Fujiuchi

Inventor： Hiroyuki Kawano ,  Tatsuki Okamoto ,  Tadashi Minobe ,  Tatsuya Kunieda ,  Akiko Fujiuchi

IPC: H04N1/04 ,  H04N1/46

CPC classification number: H04N1/195 ,  H04N1/0306 ,  H04N1/0312 ,  H04N1/1903 ,  H04N1/19515 ,  H04N1/19584 ,  H04N1/19589 ,  H04N2201/0434

Abstract: An image reading apparatus includes a light source, an imaging optics system, an image pickup device unit, a memory, and a processor. The imaging optics system condenses scattered light reflected on an object to be imaged to form condensed light as an image. The imaging optics system includes plural cells arranged in a main scanning direction and each of which is an independent imaging optics system. Each of the cells includes a telecentric optics system at the document side. Two rows of cells are arranged in a sub-scanning direction. The cells in the rows are arranged zigzag in the main scanning direction to complement a formed image by the cells in the sub-scanning direction. The image pickup device unit is arranged to correspond to each cell. The processor can form a document image by reconstructing and combining image information stored in the memory into an image.

Abstract translation: 图像读取装置包括光源，成像光学系统，图像拾取装置单元，存储器和处理器。 成像光学系统将在被成像物体上反射的散射光凝结成形成浓缩光作为图像。 成像光学系统包括沿主扫描方向布置的多个单元，每个单元是独立的成像光学系统。 每个单元包括在文档侧的远心光学系统。 沿副扫描方向布置两行单元。 行中的单元格在主扫描方向上以锯齿形排列，以沿着副扫描方向对单元格进行补码。 图像拾取装置单元被布置成对应于每个单元。 处理器可以通过将存储在存储器中的图像信息重构并组合成图像来形成文档图像。

公开(公告)号：US20120113483A1

公开(公告)日：2012-05-10

申请号：US13062783

申请日：2010-03-01

Applicant: Tatsuya Mukawa ,  Kazuki Saitou

Inventor： Tatsuya Mukawa ,  Kazuki Saitou

IPC: H04N1/04

CPC classification number: H04N1/19 ,  H04N1/00342 ,  H04N1/00795 ,  H04N1/00827 ,  H04N1/02865 ,  H04N1/10 ,  H04N1/1013 ,  H04N1/193 ,  H04N1/195 ,  H04N1/19594 ,  H04N1/32138 ,  H04N1/48 ,  H04N2201/0081 ,  H04N2201/0434

Abstract: A document reading device (1) comprises a mounting surface (5) on which a page to be read (9) of a passport (7) is placed, a camera (13) for taking an image of the page to be read (9), an illumination light source (15) for radiating illumination light that will be reflected on the page to be read (9), and an ultraviolet light source (41) for radiating ultraviolet light to activate a fluorescent material on the page to be read (9). The illumination light source (15) is located at a position corresponding to a first edge (73) perpendicular to a binding edge (71) on the page to be read (9) and radiates illumination light in the direction intersecting with the first edge (73). The ultraviolet light source (41) is located at a position corresponding to a second edge (75) parallel to the binding edge (71) and arranged to radiate ultraviolet light in the direction intersecting with the second edge (75). The illumination light source (15) includes an infrared light source (21) and a white light source (31). A document reading device is thus provided, which is provided with both an illumination light source and an ultraviolet light source, and can avoid image capturing in the specular reflection condition when the document is deformed, while the size of the device can be reduced.

Abstract translation: 文件读取装置（1）包括安装表面（5），其上放置有护照（7）的读取页面（9），用于拍摄要读取的页面的图像的相机（13） ），用于照射将要被读取的页面（9）反射的照明光的照明光源（15）和用于辐射紫外光以激活要读取的页面上的荧光材料的紫外光源（41） （9）。 照明光源（15）位于与要读取的页面（9）垂直于装订边缘（71）的第一边缘（73）相对应的位置，并且在与第一边缘相交的方向上照射照明光 73）。 紫外光源（41）位于对应于平行于装订边缘（71）的第二边缘（75）的位置，并且布置成沿与第二边缘（75）相交的方向辐射紫外线。 照明光源（15）包括红外光源（21）和白光源（31）。 因此，提供了一种具有照明光源和紫外光源两者的文件读取装置，并且可以在文档变形时避免在镜面反射条件下的图像捕获，同时可以减小装置的尺寸。

公开(公告)号：US08159690B2

公开(公告)日：2012-04-17

申请号：US12243190

申请日：2008-10-01

Applicant: Toshiki Motoyama

Inventor： Toshiki Motoyama

IPC: H04N1/387 ,  G06F3/12

CPC classification number: H04N1/32042 ,  H04N1/00002 ,  H04N1/00029 ,  H04N1/00082 ,  H04N2201/0434

Abstract: An image processing apparatus is provided which includes a reading unit configured to read image data of a double-page original having a binding part, an output unit configured to generate output based on the image data, and a processing unit. The processing unit is configured to identify and remove shadow data corresponding to a portion of a shadow area in the image data, determine whether two-dimensional code data is included in the image data, and control the removal of the shadow data in the image data when the two-dimensional code data is included in the image data.

Abstract translation: 提供一种图像处理装置，其包括：读取单元，被配置为读取具有装订部分的双页原稿的图像数据;输出单元，被配置为基于图像数据生成输出;以及处理单元。 处理单元被配置为识别和去除与图像数据中的阴影区域的一部分相对应的阴影数据，确定二维码数据是否包括在图像数据中，并且控制图像数据中的阴影数据的去除 当二维码数据被包括在图像数据中时。

公开(公告)号：US08134759B2

公开(公告)日：2012-03-13

申请号：US12274324

申请日：2008-11-19

Applicant: Tareq Abduljalil Albahri

Inventor： Tareq Abduljalil Albahri

IPC: H04N1/04 ,  G01N21/00

CPC classification number: H04N1/203 ,  H04N1/195 ,  H04N1/19584 ,  H04N1/19594 ,  H04N1/2038 ,  H04N2201/0434

Abstract: There is disclosed an image capture apparatus that facilitates fast, easy and convenient image capture of the two apposing pages of hard to scan bound documents such as thick books. The image capture apparatus has special design features that conveniently and properly positions bound documents to enable capturing distortion-free images without damage to the binding. In one preferred embodiment the invention facilitates the use of a digital image capture module such as a digital camera or digital video camera in performing an equivalent function to a flatbed scanner in recording digital images. In another preferred embodiment the invention facilitates the use of a regular camera in recording photographic images of the bound document. In yet another preferred embodiment the invention facilitates the use of a flatbed scanner in recording digital images.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种图像捕获装置，其可以帮助快速，简单和方便地对难以扫描诸如厚书的装订文档的两个页面进行图像捕获。 图像捕获设备具有特殊的设计特征，便于和正确地定位装订文档，以便能够捕获无失真的图像，而不会损坏装订。 在一个优选实施例中，本发明有助于数字图像采集模块例如数字照相机或数字摄像机在记录数字图像时对平板扫描器执行等效的功能。 在另一个优选实施例中，本发明有助于使用常规相机来记录装订文档的摄影图像。 在另一个优选实施例中，本发明有助于平板扫描器在记录数字图像中的使用。

公开(公告)号：US07864985B1

公开(公告)日：2011-01-04

申请号：US12611311

申请日：2009-11-03

Applicant: Francois-Marie Lefevere ,  Guillaume Raphael Poncin ,  Siraj Khaliq

Inventor： Francois-Marie Lefevere ,  Guillaume Raphael Poncin ,  Siraj Khaliq

IPC: G06K9/00

CPC classification number: G06K9/00375 ,  G06K9/00442 ,  G06K9/033 ,  H04N1/00488 ,  H04N1/0049 ,  H04N1/00795 ,  H04N1/00801 ,  H04N1/00824 ,  H04N2201/0098 ,  H04N2201/0434

Abstract: Techniques for scanning a document, such as a book, magazine, or catalog, are described in which artifacts (e.g., a hand or other body part) in the scanned image are automatically detected. When the artifact is determined to be in a critical portion of the image, a signal may be issued to re-scan the image.

Abstract translation: 描述用于扫描诸如书籍，杂志或目录的文档的技术，其中自动检测扫描图像中的人造物（例如，手或其他身体部位）。 当伪影确定为图像的关键部分时，可以发出信号以重新扫描图像。

公开(公告)号：US20100296138A1

公开(公告)日：2010-11-25

申请号：US12678415

申请日：2008-09-16

Applicant: Alfred Jakes ,  Vitus Boesch ,  Sofie Quidenus

Inventor： Alfred Jakes ,  Vitus Boesch ,  Sofie Quidenus

IPC: H04N1/04

CPC classification number: H04N1/195 ,  B42D9/04 ,  H04N1/19594 ,  H04N2201/0434 ,  H04N2201/0446

Abstract: In a device for detecting the contents of a book or of sheets bound in the manner of a book, with a cradle with two support surfaces arranged next to each other at an obtuse angle, a book can be inserted in the opened state, the book lying facing upwards with the opened pages. The relative positions of the support surfaces in relation to one another can be set, namely, at least in a direction that is parallel to the plane of the support surface and at right angles to the bifurcation. In addition, the device has a camera system with at least two camera units, which are each positioned above the cradle for recording one of the opened pages of a book being held in the cradle, and a page-turning device for turning the pages of a book being held in the cradle, wherein the cradle or the support surface can be moved in relation to the camera system in an essentially vertical position.

Abstract translation: 在用于检测以书的方式装订的书或纸的内容物的装置中，具有以钝角彼此相邻布置的具有两个支撑表面的支架，书可以被插入打开状态，书本 躺着朝上打开页面。 支撑表面相对于彼此的相对位置可以被设定为至少在平行于支撑表面的平面并且与分叉成直角的方向上。 此外，该装置具有一个具有至少两个相机单元的相机系统，每个相机单元都位于支架上方，用于记录保持在托架中的书的打开页面之一，以及翻页装置，用于翻页 书本被保持在托架中，其中托架或支撑表面可以相对于照相机系统在基本垂直的位置上移动。

公开(公告)号：US20100214627A1

公开(公告)日：2010-08-26

申请号：US12511021

申请日：2009-07-28

Applicant: Thomas Sheng ,  Su-Wei Ho ,  Shang-Hsien Tsai

Inventor： Thomas Sheng ,  Su-Wei Ho ,  Shang-Hsien Tsai

IPC: H04N1/10

CPC classification number: H04N1/1017 ,  H04N1/02865 ,  H04N1/02885 ,  H04N1/193 ,  H04N2201/0081 ,  H04N2201/0434

Abstract: A scanning apparatus for scanning a bound document includes a scanning flatbed, a lighting device, and a scanning head assembly. The scanning flatbed includes a platen and an inclined plane, wherein the platen is adjoined with the inclined plane, and the platen supports a document to be scanned. The lighting device, facing the scanning flatbed, projects light onto the document, wherein the lighting device includes a first portion and a second portion, and the first portion and the second portion respectively comprise a plurality of LEDs arranged in an array. The scanning head assembly, coupled to the lighting device, scans the document. The first portion is located closer to the inclined plane than the second portion, and intervals between the LEDs of the first portion are smaller than intervals between the LEDs of the second portion.

Abstract translation: 用于扫描装订文件的扫描装置包括扫描平板，照明装置和扫描头组件。 扫描平板包括压板和倾斜平面，其中压板与倾斜平面相邻，并且压板支撑待扫描的文件。 照明装置面向扫描平板，将光投影到文件上，其中照明装置包括第一部分和第二部分，并且第一部分和第二部分分别包括排列成阵列的多个LED。 耦合到照明装置的扫描头组件扫描文件。 第一部分比第二部分更靠近倾斜平面，并且第一部分的LED之间的间隔小于第二部分的LED之间的间隔。

公开(公告)号：US20100033772A1

公开(公告)日：2010-02-11

申请号：US12538172

申请日：2009-08-10

Applicant: Craig Steven Borison ,  Susan Ha Kyung Yoon

Inventor： Craig Steven Borison ,  Susan Ha Kyung Yoon

IPC: H04N1/04

CPC classification number: G06T3/0031 ,  H04N1/00827 ,  H04N2201/0434

Abstract: A system and method to scan and/or copy virtually simultaneously all of the pages of books, multiple-page documents and/or other printed or illustrated material without requiring the opening of the book, one at a time page separation nor dismantling/uncoupling of documents by scanning multiple pages all at once and using software to interpret the printed or colored areas on each plane or page to copy and create digital images of the individual pages of the original item scanned. In one embodiment or implementation, penetrating scanning beams will deliver a three-dimensional image of a book, stack of printed papers, magazine, etc. to a CPU and individual pages will be detected and distinguished and a image of each page shall be created. After processing the images with optical character recognition then the text of the documents can be indexed and searched and accessed by network users. In a second embodiment, after the three-dimensional image of the entire book is sent to a CPU the user can manually determine the individual page delineations and/or in the case of a damaged or faded book the depth of where the image will be retrieved.

Abstract translation: 一种系统和方法，用于扫描和/或复制所有书页，多页文档和/或其他印刷或图示材料的页面，而不需要打开书籍，一个在一个时间页分离或拆卸/解耦 文档通过一次扫描多个页面，并使用软件来解释每个平面或页面上的打印或彩色区域，以复制和创建扫描的原始项目的各个页面的数字图像。 在一个实施例或实现中，穿透扫描光束将书本，打印纸，杂志等的三维图像传送到CPU，并且检测和区分各个页面并且将创建每页的图像。 在用光学字符识别处理图像之后，文档的文本可以被网络用户索引和搜索和访问。 在第二实施例中，在将整本书的三维图像发送到CPU之后，用户可以手动地确定单独的页面描绘和/或在损坏或褪色的书的情况下，图像被检索的深度 。

公开(公告)号：US07636182B2

公开(公告)日：2009-12-22

申请号：US11599446

申请日：2006-11-15

Applicant: Yan-Liang Guo

Inventor： Yan-Liang Guo

IPC: H04N1/04 ,  G03G15/00

CPC classification number: H04N1/00519 ,  H04N1/00559 ,  H04N2201/0434

Abstract: The present invention provides a scanning table and a scanning device of the same. The scanning table comprises a table surface and two sides. The scanning device comprises a first transparent case provided on the table surface, a second transparent case provided on one side and adjacent to the first transparent case, a first scanning module provided inside the first transparent case, a second scanning module provided inside the second transparent case, and a transporting device for operatively connecting the first scanning module and the second scanning module with each other and scanning the left and right inner pages of the book. With the above arrangement, the user can read on the table while easily scan the contents of the book without damaging the book.

Abstract translation: 本发明提供一种扫描台及其扫描装置。 扫描台包括台面和两面。 扫描装置包括设置在台面上的第一透明壳体，设置在一侧并与第一透明壳体相邻的第二透明壳体，设置在第一透明壳体内部的第一扫描模块，设置在第二透明壳体内部的第二扫描模块 以及用于将第一扫描模块和第二扫描模块彼此可操作地连接并扫描书本的左右内页的传送装置。 通过上述布置，用户可以在轻松扫描书本的内容的同时在桌子上阅读而不会损坏书本。

公开(公告)号：US07630581B2

公开(公告)日：2009-12-08

申请号：US11168761

申请日：2005-06-29

Applicant: Keiji Kojima ,  Tadashi Araki ,  Maki Shinoda

Inventor： Keiji Kojima ,  Tadashi Araki ,  Maki Shinoda

IPC: G06K9/36

CPC classification number: G06K9/3283 ,  G06K2209/01 ,  G06T3/608 ,  G06T5/006 ,  H04N1/00002 ,  H04N1/00034 ,  H04N1/0005 ,  H04N1/387 ,  H04N2201/0434

Abstract: An apparatus, system, method, computer program and product are disclosed, each capable of correcting distortion in a scanned image, using at least a character line extracted from the scanned image. To extract the character line, a circumscribed rectangle is formed for each character, having a length determined based on an average character size of the scanned image.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种装置，系统，方法，计算机程序和产品，每个能够使用至少从扫描图像中提取的字符行来校正扫描图像中的失真。 为了提取字符行，为每个字符形成外接矩形，具有基于扫描图像的平均字符尺寸确定的长度。