公开(公告)号：US07397504B2

公开(公告)日：2008-07-08

申请号：US10602187

申请日：2003-06-24

Applicant: Ross Cutler

Inventor： Ross Cutler

IPC: H04N5/262 ,  H04N5/225 ,  G06K9/36

CPC classification number: H04N1/19594 ,  H04N5/2251 ,  H04N5/2254 ,  H04N5/2259 ,  H04N2201/0438

Abstract: A whiteboard view camera, which in one embodiment is mounted on a boom, which is fixed above the whiteboard. However, the whiteboard view camera can also be wall or table mounted. The whiteboard view camera differs from an ordinary camera by allowing the lens to tilt with respect to the sensor plane, and shift with respect to the central ray. When the tilt angle α is zero, then the resolution of whiteboard is uniform (e.g., the top and bottom of the whiteboard have the same resolution). In addition, the focus plane is equal to the whiteboard plane, so depth of field issues are not a problem (e.g., a large aperture can be used). Hence, no image noise is introduced. A key contribution of the whiteboard view camera configuration according to the invention is the use of a view camera to capture whiteboard images at uniform resolutions. One embodiment of the whiteboard view camera employs a microphone array of the invention and uses a computer to optimize the image data and audio signals.

Abstract translation: 一种白板摄像机，其在一个实施例中安装在固定在白板上方的吊杆上。 但是，白板摄像头也可以是墙壁或桌面安装。 通过允许透镜相对于传感器平面倾斜并且相对于中心光线移动，白板观察照相机与普通照相机不同。 当倾斜角α为零时，白板的分辨率是均匀的（例如，白板的顶部和底部具有相同的分辨率）。 此外，焦平面等于白板平面，因此景深问题不是问题（例如，可以使用大的光圈）。 因此，不会引入图像噪声。 根据本发明的白板观察照相机配置的关键贡献是使用观看照相机以均匀分辨率捕获白板图像。 白板摄像机的一个实施例采用本发明的麦克风阵列，并使用计算机来优化图像数据和音频信号。

公开(公告)号：US20080094660A1

公开(公告)日：2008-04-24

申请号：US11977531

申请日：2007-10-25

Applicant: Irving Tsai

Inventor： Irving Tsai

IPC: G06F3/12

CPC classification number: H04N1/10 ,  H04N1/00355 ,  H04N1/0036 ,  H04N1/00405 ,  H04N1/00411 ,  H04N1/0044 ,  H04N1/00482 ,  H04N1/00488 ,  H04N1/32032 ,  H04N1/32112 ,  H04N1/32128 ,  H04N2201/0081 ,  H04N2201/0087 ,  H04N2201/0093 ,  H04N2201/0422 ,  H04N2201/0438 ,  H04N2201/3207 ,  H04N2201/3209 ,  H04N2201/3214 ,  H04N2201/3226 ,  H04N2201/3249 ,  H04N2201/3264 ,  H04N2201/3271 ,  H04N2201/3273 ,  H04N2201/3278

Abstract: A method and apparatus for receiving document images including portions linked to one or more electronic addresses. The linked portion of the document is identified using a predetermined visual attribute, such as bold-face text, or delimiters to mark the portion. The document image is then transmitted using, e.g., existing apparatus for transmitting images, such as a facsimile machine. An electronic address associated with the identified portion of the document is also transmitted using existing techniques, such as by touch-tone telephone. The address may be a voice telephone number, facsimile telephone number. World Wide Web address or any other address with which communication can be established. At the receiving end, both the document image and electronic address are received. Pattern matching is performed on the document image to identify the portion with the predetermined attribute as a linked portion. The received electronic address is then correlated with the linked portion. When the document image is displayed on, e.g., a computer screen, the linked portion is visually identified so that the recipient can access the electronic address by, e.g., clicking on the portion using a mouse. Communication may then be initiated by the recipient with the entity associated with the electronic address.

Abstract translation: 一种用于接收包括链接到一个或多个电子地址的部分的文档图像的方法和装置。 使用预定的视觉属性（例如粗体文本）或分隔符来标识文档的链接部分来标记该部分。 然后使用例如传真图像的现有设备（例如传真机）来传送文档图像。 与文档的识别部分相关联的电子地址也使用现有技术，例如通过按键式电话进行发送。 地址可以是语音电话号码，传真电话号码。 万维网地址或与其建立通信的任何其他地址。 在接收端，接收文件图像和电子地址。 对文档图像执行模式匹配，以将具有预定属性的部分标识为链接部分。 所接收的电子地址然后与链接的部分相关联。 当文档图像显示在例如计算机屏幕上时，链接部分被视觉识别，使得接收者可以通过例如使用鼠标点击该部分来访问电子地址。 然后可以由与电子地址相关联的实体的接收方发起通信。

公开(公告)号：US07051942B2

公开(公告)日：2006-05-30

申请号：US10819805

申请日：2004-04-06

Applicant: Modest Khovaylo

Inventor： Modest Khovaylo

IPC: G06K7/10

CPC classification number: H04N1/1026 ,  G02B26/0841 ,  H04N1/00519 ,  H04N1/00562 ,  H04N1/193 ,  H04N2201/0081 ,  H04N2201/0096 ,  H04N2201/0422 ,  H04N2201/0438

Abstract: An optical scanner may be used either with or without a support stand. When operated without the support stand, the scanner may be used to acquire an image of an object in virtually any location and/or orientation, e.g., an image of a picture hanging on a wall. When used in conjunction with the support stand, the support stand may hold the scanner in a non-horizontal orientation so that the combined scanner and support stand occupy a relatively smaller footprint. The scanner may attach to the support stand such that it is able to pivot with respect to the support stand. An object to be scanned (e.g., a document) may then be placed on a support surface of the support stand and the scanner pivoted to a closed position to allow scanning of the object. In this manner, the scanner may also be used in a manner similar to a conventional flatbed scanner.

Abstract translation: 可以使用光学扫描器，无论是否具有支撑架。 当没有支撑架的情况下操作时，扫描器可以用于在几乎任何位置和/或方向上获取物体的图像，例如挂在墙上的图像的图像。 当与支撑架一起使用时，支撑架可以将扫描仪保持在非水平方向，使得组合的扫描仪和支撑架占据相对较小的占地面积。 扫描器可以附接到支撑架，使得其能够相对于支撑架枢转。 然后可以将待扫描的物体（例如，文件）放置在支撑架的支撑表面上，并且扫描器枢转到关闭位置以允许对物体进行扫描。 以这种方式，也可以以类似于常规平板扫描器的方式使用扫描仪。

公开(公告)号：US20050002075A1

公开(公告)日：2005-01-06

申请号：US10820086

申请日：2004-04-06

Applicant: Modest Khovaylo

Inventor： Modest Khovaylo

IPC: H04N1/10 ,  H04N1/193 ,  G02B26/08 ,  G02B5/08

CPC classification number: H04N1/1026 ,  H04N1/1017 ,  H04N1/193 ,  H04N2201/0096 ,  H04N2201/0422 ,  H04N2201/0438

Abstract: An optical scanner may be used either with or without a support stand. When operated without the support stand, the scanner may be used to acquire an image of an object in virtually any location and/or orientation, e.g., an image of a picture hanging on a wall. When used in conjunction with the support stand, the scanner may attach to the support stand such that it is able to pivot with respect to the support stand. An object to be scanned (e.g., a document) may then be placed on a support surface of the support stand and the scanner pivoted to a closed position to allow scanning of the object. In this manner, the scanner may also be used in a manner similar to a conventional flatbed scanner.

Abstract translation: 可以使用光学扫描器，无论是否具有支撑架。 当没有支撑架的情况下操作时，扫描器可以用于在几乎任何位置和/或方向上获取物体的图像，例如挂在墙上的图像的图像。 当与支撑架一起使用时，扫描器可以附接到支撑架，使得其能够相对于支撑架枢转。 然后可以将待扫描的物体（例如，文件）放置在支撑架的支撑表面上，并且扫描器枢转到关闭位置以允许对物体进行扫描。 以这种方式，也可以以类似于常规平板扫描器的方式使用扫描仪。

公开(公告)号：US20040189674A1

公开(公告)日：2004-09-30

申请号：US10404745

申请日：2003-03-31

Inventor： Zhengyou Zhang ,  Li-wei He

IPC: G09G005/00

CPC classification number: H04N1/04 ,  H04N1/195 ,  H04N1/19594 ,  H04N2201/0414 ,  H04N2201/0424 ,  H04N2201/0426 ,  H04N2201/0438

Abstract: This invention is directed toward a system and method for scanning a scene or object such as a whiteboard, paper document or similar item. More specifically, the invention is directed toward a system and method for obtaining a high-resolution image of a whiteboard or other object with a low-resolution camera. The system and method of the invention captures either a set of snapshots with overlap or a continuous video sequence, and then stitches them automatically into a single high-resolution image. The stitched image can finally be exported to other image processing systems and methods for further enhancement.

Abstract translation: 本发明涉及用于扫描诸如白板，纸质文件或类似物品的场景或物体的系统和方法。 更具体地，本发明涉及用于利用低分辨率相机获得白板或其他物体的高分辨率图像的系统和方法。 本发明的系统和方法捕获具有重叠或连续视频序列的一组快照，然后将它们自动缝合成单个高分辨率图像。 缝合图像最终可以导出到其他图像处理系统和方法进一步增强。

公开(公告)号：US20020167687A1

公开(公告)日：2002-11-14

申请号：US10187095

申请日：2002-06-30

Inventor： Irving Tsai

IPC: H04N001/00

CPC classification number: H04N1/10 ,  H04N1/00355 ,  H04N1/0036 ,  H04N1/00405 ,  H04N1/00411 ,  H04N1/0044 ,  H04N1/00482 ,  H04N1/00488 ,  H04N1/32032 ,  H04N1/32112 ,  H04N1/32128 ,  H04N2201/0081 ,  H04N2201/0087 ,  H04N2201/0093 ,  H04N2201/0422 ,  H04N2201/0438 ,  H04N2201/3207 ,  H04N2201/3209 ,  H04N2201/3214 ,  H04N2201/3226 ,  H04N2201/3249 ,  H04N2201/3264 ,  H04N2201/3271 ,  H04N2201/3273 ,  H04N2201/3278

Abstract: A method and apparatus for receiving document images including portions linked to one or more electronic addresses. The linked portion of the document is identified using a predetermined visual attribute, such as bold-face text, or delimiters to mark the portion. The document image is then transmitted using, e.g., existing apparatus for transmitting images, such as a facsimile machine. An electronic address associated with the identified portion of the document is also transmitted using existing techniques, such as by touch-tone telephone. The address may be a voice telephone number, facsimile telephone number. World Wide Web address or any other address with which communication can be established. At the receiving end, both the document image and electronic address are received. Pattern matching is performed on the document image to identify the portion with the predetermined attribute as a linked portion. The received electronic address is then correlated with the linked portion. When the document image is displayed on, e.g., a computer screen, the linked portion is visually identified so that the recipient can access the electronic address by, e.g., clicking on the portion using a mouse. Communication may then be initiated by the recipient with the entity associated with the electronic address.

Abstract translation: 一种用于接收包括链接到一个或多个电子地址的部分的文档图像的方法和装置。 使用预定的视觉属性（例如粗体文本或标识该部分的分隔符）来识别文档的链接部分。 然后使用例如传真图像的现有设备（例如传真机）来传送文档图像。 与文档的识别部分相关联的电子地址也使用现有技术，例如通过按键式电话进行发送。 地址可以是语音电话号码，传真电话号码。 万维网地址或与其建立通信的任何其他地址。 在接收端，接收文件图像和电子地址。 对文档图像执行模式匹配，以将具有预定属性的部分标识为链接部分。 所接收的电子地址然后与链接的部分相关联。 当文档图像显示在例如计算机屏幕上时，链接部分被视觉识别，使得接收者可以通过例如使用鼠标点击该部分来访问电子地址。 然后可以由与电子地址相关联的实体的接收方发起通信。

公开(公告)号：US5856879A

公开(公告)日：1999-01-05

申请号：US879315

申请日：1997-06-19

Applicant: Minoru Suzuki ,  Mikio Horie

Inventor： Minoru Suzuki ,  Mikio Horie

IPC: G02B7/08 ,  G02B26/10 ,  H04N1/04 ,  H04N1/113 ,  H04N1/193 ,  G02B26/08

CPC classification number: H04N1/113 ,  G02B26/105 ,  H04N1/02409 ,  H04N1/04 ,  H04N1/193 ,  H04N2201/0438 ,  H04N2201/046

Abstract: An image scanning device is provided that includes an imaging lens, a linear image sensor that outputs a line image signal, a rotatable scanning mirror that deflects light towards the image sensor through the imaging lens, a scanning system for rotating the scanning mirror to scan a two-dimensional image, a focusing system that drives the imaging lens according to a position of the scanning mirror to maintain an in-focus image, and a magnification correction system which compensates for changes of magnification of the line image due to the driving of the imaging lens, such that distortion of the two-dimensional image is reduced. In particular, based on the assumption that an object is a flat surface that is perpendicular to an optical axis of the image scanning device, the magnification correction system compensates for the changes of magnification by calculating a difference between a reference magnification and a current magnification, and replaces a corresponding number of pixels from the line image signal with compensation pixels.

Abstract translation: 提供一种图像扫描装置，其包括成像透镜，输出线图像信号的线性图像传感器，通过成像透镜将光朝向图像传感器偏转的可旋转扫描反射镜，用于旋转扫描反射镜以扫描 二维图像，根据扫描镜的位置驱动成像透镜以保持对焦图像的聚焦系统;以及放大校正系统，其补偿由于驱动所述对焦图像而引起的线图像的放大率的变化 成像透镜，使得二维图像的失真减小。 特别地，基于物体是与图像扫描装置的光轴垂直的平面的假设，倍率校正系统通过计算参考倍率和当前倍率之间的差来补偿放大率的变化， 并用补偿像素从行图像信号中替换相应数量的像素。

公开(公告)号：US5581299A

公开(公告)日：1996-12-03

申请号：US510124

申请日：1995-08-01

Applicant: Robert B. Raney

Inventor： Robert B. Raney

IPC: H04N1/00 ,  H04N1/195 ,  H04N1/21 ,  H04N5/225 ,  H04N5/76

CPC classification number: H04N1/2116 ,  H04N1/19594 ,  H04N1/2112 ,  H04N1/2137 ,  H04N5/225 ,  H04N1/00204 ,  H04N1/195 ,  H04N2101/00 ,  H04N2201/0422 ,  H04N2201/0438

Abstract: This is a dual film and digital camera with an internal EPROM which holds a full graphics editor and a full communications program. The communications program auto senses which external port is active and uploads itself and the graphics program and any digital images which have been taken by the camera to the remote cite.

Abstract translation: 这是一个带有内部EPROM的双电影和数码相机，拥有完整的图形编辑器和完整的通讯程序。 通信程序自动检测哪个外部端口处于活动状态，并将其自身以及图形程序以及相机所拍摄的任何数字图像上传到远程引用。

公开(公告)号：US5454066A

公开(公告)日：1995-09-26

申请号：US977179

申请日：1993-01-12

Applicant: Irving Tsai

Inventor： Irving Tsai

IPC: G03G15/04 ,  G03G15/22 ,  G06F3/00 ,  G06F3/12 ,  H04N1/00 ,  H04N1/23 ,  G03G15/00

CPC classification number: G03G15/04 ,  G03G15/221 ,  G06F3/002 ,  G06F3/1293 ,  H04N1/00254 ,  H04N1/23 ,  H04N2201/0438

Abstract: A "conversion" device is described that enables a conventional, dedicated copier 4 designed for the singular purpose of making copies to be employed additionally as an electronically-driven printing apparatus, thereby offering a standard issue copier 4 the added functionality of a computer printer or facsimile machine.

Abstract translation: 描述了一种“转换”装置，其使得设计用于复制的单一目的的常规专用复印机4被额外地用作电子驱动的打印装置，从而提供标准问题复印机4计算机打印机的附加功能或 传真机。

公开(公告)号：US5255054A

公开(公告)日：1993-10-19

申请号：US929405

申请日：1992-08-14

Applicant: Irving Tsai

Inventor： Irving Tsai

IPC: G03G15/04 ,  G03G15/22 ,  G06F3/00 ,  H04N1/00 ,  G03G15/00

CPC classification number: G03G15/04 ,  G03G15/221 ,  G06F3/002 ,  H04N1/00254 ,  G03G15/043 ,  H04N2201/0438

Abstract: A "conversion" device is described that enables a conventional, dedicated copier designed for the singular purpose of making copies to be employed additionally as an electronically-driven printing apparatus, thereby offering a standard issue copier the added functionality of a computer printer or facsimile machine.

Abstract translation: 描述了一种“转换”装置，其使得能够将用于制作副本的单一目的的常规专用复印机额外用作电子驱动打印装置，由此提供计算机打印机或传真机的附加功能的标准问题复印机 。