公开(公告)号：US07675641B2

公开(公告)日：2010-03-09

申请号：US10975653

申请日：2004-10-28

Applicant: Chengwu Cui ,  Stuart Willard Daniel

Inventor： Chengwu Cui ,  Stuart Willard Daniel

IPC: G06F3/12 ,  H04N1/04 ,  H04N1/40 ,  G06K9/72

CPC classification number: H04N1/0019 ,  G06K9/2054 ,  G06K2209/01 ,  G10L13/00 ,  H04N1/00132 ,  H04N1/2112 ,  H04N1/2154

Abstract: Methods and devices for converting printed media into audio data. In one embodiment, a device includes a scanning platform for supporting the document to be scanned, a scanning mechanism for converting images on the document into image data, and a processor configured to convert the scanned image data into audio data. The device may further include printer components configured to create a hardcopy of the image data, an audio device such as a speaker, and an interface for outputting the image data or audio data.

Abstract translation: 将印刷媒体转换成音频数据的方法和装置。 在一个实施例中，设备包括用于支持要扫描的文档的扫描平台，用于将文档上的图像转换为图像数据的扫描机构，以及被配置为将扫描的图像数据转换成音频数据的处理器。 该设备还可以包括被配置为创建图像数据的硬拷贝的打印机组件，诸如扬声器的音频设备以及用于输出图像数据或音频数据的接口。

公开(公告)号：US07388693B2

公开(公告)日：2008-06-17

申请号：US10376174

申请日：2003-02-28

Applicant: Mohamed N. Ahmed ,  Chengwu Cui ,  Michael E. Lhamon ,  Shaun T. Love

Inventor： Mohamed N. Ahmed ,  Chengwu Cui ,  Michael E. Lhamon ,  Shaun T. Love

IPC: H04N1/46 ,  H04N1/04

CPC classification number: H04N1/3876 ,  G06T3/403 ,  G06T3/4038 ,  G06T5/006 ,  G06T7/33 ,  G06T2207/10008 ,  H04N1/195 ,  H04N1/19515 ,  H04N2201/0426 ,  H04N2201/0434 ,  H04N2201/0436

Abstract: A scanning or copying system can include imaging elements and one or more system processors that are programmed or adapted to perform image processing methods and algorithms on image data, and in some instances, to enhance the image. Image data is acquired using imaging elements. Some imaging elements may have overlapping or rotated fields of view or employ differing resolutions. For each imaging element, its output is recombined together with the output of one or more other imaging elements. To perform the recombination, the system can extract features in an overlapping region and match these features in multiple images. In some instances, the features matched can be edges. Alternatively, the recombination can be performed by positioning each subimage with respect to a larger image through image matching and location techniques. Parameters from the recombined image can be extracted and these parameters can be used to correct for geometrical and spatial distortions and thereby enhance the image.

Abstract translation: 扫描或复制系统可以包括成像元件和被编程或适于对图像数据执行图像处理方法和算法的一个或多个系统处理器，并且在一些情况下，可以增强图像。 使用成像元件获取图像数据。 一些成像元件可以具有重叠的或旋转的视野或者采用不同的分辨率。 对于每个成像元件，其输出与一个或多个其它成像元件的输出重新组合。 为了执行重组，系统可以提取重叠区域中的特征并在多个图像中匹配这些特征。 在某些情况下，匹配的特征可以是边。 或者，可以通过图像匹配和位置技术相对于较大图像定位每个子图像来执行重组。 可以提取来自重组图像的参数，并且可以使用这些参数来校正几何和空间失真，从而增强图像。

公开(公告)号：US06764162B2

公开(公告)日：2004-07-20

申请号：US10135583

申请日：2002-04-30

Applicant: Mary Ellen Biddle ,  Brian Edward Cooper ,  Chengwu Cui ,  Buford Rodney Goble ,  Ross William McFarland ,  Steven Frank Weed ,  Bryan Scott Willett

Inventor： Mary Ellen Biddle ,  Brian Edward Cooper ,  Chengwu Cui ,  Buford Rodney Goble ,  Ross William McFarland ,  Steven Frank Weed ,  Bryan Scott Willett

IPC: B41J2300

CPC classification number: G06K15/107 ,  B41J2/2132

Abstract: An improved shingle mask is provided for use on ink jet printers which use multi-pass printing (shingling) to form bitmap images. The shingle mask is derived from a shingle mask density distribution which exhibits a substantially trapezoidal shape; the shingle mask density distribution is derived from an accumulated shingle mask distribution (also referred to as a “banding profile”) having an overall shape of a plateau portion and a substantially smooth decreasing portion, which reduces the number of drops to be printed along the outermost edges of the mask on each swath. This shape reduces banding effects by effectively increasing a number of printed-density bands which are decreased in size, while at the same time not increasing the number of printhead passes over a given area on the print media (which otherwise would negatively impact printed throughput).

Abstract translation: 提供了一种改进的瓦片面罩，用于使用多次打印（搭接）来形成位图图像的喷墨打印机。 瓦片掩模来自显示大致梯形形状的瓦片密度分布; 瓦片掩模密度分布是从具有平整部分的整体形状和基本上平滑的减少部分的累积的瓦片掩模分布（也称为“条带轮廓”）导出的，其减少了沿着 每个条纹上的掩模的最外边缘。 该形状通过有效地增加尺寸减小的打印密度带的数量来减少条带效应，同时不会增加打印介质上的给定区域上的打印头通过次数（否则会对打印的吞吐量产生负面影响） 。

公开(公告)号：US08610969B2

公开(公告)日：2013-12-17

申请号：US12979797

申请日：2010-12-28

Applicant: Eugene David Allen ,  Chengwu Cui ,  Joshua Tyler Strow

Inventor： Eugene David Allen ,  Chengwu Cui ,  Joshua Tyler Strow

IPC: H04N1/04

CPC classification number: H04N1/00989 ,  H04N1/0285 ,  H04N1/02865

Abstract: An illumination assembly for a scanner according to one example embodiment includes a scan head frame. A thermally conductive heat sink component has an elongated base portion that is mounted along a longitudinal edge of the scan head frame and a protruding portion having a generally L-shaped structure that includes a first portion extending from the base portion and a second portion extending from and generally orthogonal to the first portion. A light source is coupled to the second portion of the protruding portion of the heat sink component. A first reflector is removably coupled to the first portion of the protruding portion of the heat sink component and is positioned directly in the optical path of the light source.

Abstract translation: 根据一个示例性实施例的用于扫描器的照明组件包括扫描头框架。 导热散热器部件具有沿着扫描头框架的纵向边缘安装的细长基部部分和具有大致L形结构的突出部分，该突出部分包括从基部延伸的第一部分和从基部延伸的第二部分 并且通常与第一部分正交。 光源耦合到散热器部件的突出部分的第二部分。 第一反射器可移除地耦合到散热器部件的突出部分的第一部分并且直接定位在光源的光路中。

公开(公告)号：US08400688B2

公开(公告)日：2013-03-19

申请号：US12980059

申请日：2010-12-28

Applicant: Eugene David Allen ,  Chengwu Cui ,  Joshua Tyler Strow

Inventor： Eugene David Allen ,  Chengwu Cui ,  Joshua Tyler Strow

IPC: H04N1/04

CPC classification number: H04N1/02481 ,  H04N1/0249 ,  H04N2201/02414 ,  H04N2201/02416 ,  H04N2201/02429 ,  H04N2201/02439 ,  H04N2201/02456 ,  H04N2201/02466 ,  H04N2201/02485 ,  Y10T29/49764

Abstract: A mounting bracket for an image sensing unit of a scanner according to one example embodiment includes a first portion and a second portion extending from the first portion. The first portion has a plurality of elongated holes therein each for receiving a fastener to mount the mounting bracket to a scan head frame. The second portion includes a cutout section therein for allowing an image sensor of the image sensing unit to receive an image from an optical unit of the scanner. A pivot hole in the first portion is centered about a width of the cutout section. When the mounting bracket is mounted on the scan head frame, the elongated holes in the first portion permit linear adjustment of the mounting bracket relative to the scan head frame and the pivot hole permits angular adjustment of the mounting bracket relative to the scan head frame.

Abstract translation: 根据一个示例实施例的用于扫描仪的图像感测单元的安装支架包括从第一部分延伸的第一部分和第二部分。 第一部分在其中具有多个细长的孔，用于接收紧固件以将安装支架安装到扫描头框架。 第二部分包括其中允许图像感测单元的图像传感器从扫描仪的光学单元接收图像的切口部分。 第一部分中的枢轴孔围绕切口部分的宽度居中。 当安装支架安装在扫描头框架上时，第一部分中的细长孔允许安装支架相对于扫描头框架线性调节，并且枢轴孔允许安装支架相对于扫描头框架进行角度调节。

公开(公告)号：US08322872B2

公开(公告)日：2012-12-04

申请号：US12577927

申请日：2009-10-13

Applicant: Chengwu Cui ,  David Keith Jackson ,  Joshua Tyler Strow

Inventor： Chengwu Cui ,  David Keith Jackson ,  Joshua Tyler Strow

IPC: F21V33/00 ,  F21V29/00 ,  H04N1/04

CPC classification number: G03G21/1619 ,  G03G2221/1654 ,  G03G2221/1678

Abstract: A tubular structure with an opening defined thereon and having an inner surface and an outer surface. The tubular structure being substantially circular in shape and is made of a highly thermal conductive material. A plurality of light sources mounted on the inner surface of the tubular structure. The inner surface is coated with a diffused white coating. Light emitted from the plurality of light sources is reflected from the inner surface before exiting the tubular structure from the opening. This structure ensures emitting a uniform diffused light and prevents non-uniform illumination when disposed in an imaging forming device.

Abstract translation: 一种具有限定在其上并具有内表面和外表面的开口的管状结构。 该管状结构的形状基本上为圆形并由高导热材料制成。 安装在管状结构的内表面上的多个光源。 内表面涂有扩散的白色涂层。 从多个光源发出的光在从开口离开管状结构之前从内表面反射。 这种结构确保发射均匀的漫射光并且当设置在成像装置中时防止不均匀的照明。

公开(公告)号：US20120162738A1

公开(公告)日：2012-06-28

申请号：US12979882

申请日：2010-12-28

Applicant: Eugene David Allen ,  Chengwu Cui ,  Joshua Tyler Strow

Inventor： Eugene David Allen ,  Chengwu Cui ,  Joshua Tyler Strow

IPC: G02B26/10

CPC classification number: G03G15/04036

Abstract: An illumination assembly for a scanner according to one example embodiment includes a light source, a first reflector and a second reflector. The first reflector has a curved structure and is positioned directly in the optical path of the light source. The first reflector has a first portion and a second portion. The first portion of the first reflector is positioned to reflect light received from the light source toward a target area to be scanned. The second portion of the first reflector is positioned to reflect light received from the light source toward the second reflector. The second reflector is positioned to reflect light received from the first reflector toward the target area.

Abstract translation: 根据一个示例实施例的用于扫描仪的照明组件包括光源，第一反射器和第二反射器。 第一反射器具有弯曲结构并且直接位于光源的光路中。 第一反射器具有第一部分和第二部分。 第一反射器的第一部分被定位成将从光源接收的光朝向待扫描的目标区域反射。 第一反射器的第二部分被定位成将从光源接收的光朝向第二反射器反射。 第二反射器被定位成将从第一反射器接收的光反射到目标区域。

公开(公告)号：US07817315B2

公开(公告)日：2010-10-19

申请号：US11958563

申请日：2007-12-18

Applicant: Chengwu Cui ,  Mark Lane Mayberry ,  Karl Mark Thompson

Inventor： Chengwu Cui ,  Mark Lane Mayberry ,  Karl Mark Thompson

IPC: H04N1/00 ,  H04N1/46

CPC classification number: H04N5/357 ,  H04N1/40056 ,  H04N5/3692

Abstract: A method for adjusting a controller of a scanner includes obtaining a scan of a predefined image. The method further includes moving the sensor-element signals of the control signal pattern generated by the controller earlier in the pattern by at least one unit and obtaining an additional scan. The obtaining and moving are repeated until a comparison of a latest additional scan to the image is worse than a comparison of a second-latest additional scan to the image. Another method obtains a noise-reducing heuristic which modifies a time parameter of a sensor-element signal. A set of repeated scans of a same scan line is obtained, noise is measured there from, the time parameter is modified by one predetermined unit, and the process repeats until the noise measured from the latest set of repeated scans is worse than that from the second-latest set of repeated scans.

Abstract translation: 用于调整扫描器的控制器的方法包括获得预定图像的扫描。 该方法进一步包括将由控制器产生的控制信号模式的传感器元件信号以模式提前至少一个单元移动，并获得附加的扫描。 重复获取和移动直到对图像的最新附加扫描的比较比对第二次附加扫描与图像的比较差。 另一种方法获得修改传感器元件信号的时间参数的降噪启发式。 获得同一扫描线的一组重复扫描，从那里测量噪声，时间参数被修改一个预定单位，并且该过程重复，直到从最新的一组重复扫描测得的噪声比来自 第二组重复扫描。

公开(公告)号：US20090168116A1

公开(公告)日：2009-07-02

申请号：US11964183

申请日：2007-12-26

Applicant: Chengwu Cui

Inventor： Chengwu Cui

IPC: H04N1/04 ,  H04N1/00 ,  H04N1/46

CPC classification number: H04N1/4076 ,  H04N1/00002 ,  H04N1/00013 ,  H04N1/00031 ,  H04N1/00045 ,  H04N1/00053 ,  H04N1/00063 ,  H04N1/00087 ,  H04N1/193 ,  H04N1/401

Abstract: A scanner includes a scan bar and a calibration strip. The scan bar has perpendicular fast-scan and slow-scan axes. The scan bar has an image sensor plane and includes a substantially linear array of sensor elements substantially aligned along the fast-scan axis. A first method for calibrating the scan bar includes imaging the calibration strip to the image sensor plane of the scan bar wherein the imaging is out of focus substantially-along the slow-scan axis. The first method also includes obtaining a calibration reading of the sensor elements from the imaging of the calibration strip. A second method includes imaging the calibration strip to the image sensor plane of the scan bar wherein the imaging is optically widened substantially-along the slow-scan axis. In a third method, the imaging is optically widened substantially-along the slow-scan axis using a cylindrical lens having an imaging-widening axis.

Abstract translation: 扫描仪包括扫描条和校准条。 扫描条具有垂直快扫和慢扫描轴。 扫描条具有图像传感器平面，并且包括基本上沿着快速扫描轴线对准的传感器元件的基本上线性的阵列。 用于校准扫描条的第一种方法包括将校准条成像到扫描条的图像传感器平面，其中成像基本上沿着慢扫描轴而失焦。 第一种方法还包括从校准条的成像获得传感器元件的校准读数。 第二种方法包括将校准条成像到扫描条的图像传感器平面，其中成像基本上沿着慢扫描轴被光学加宽。 在第三种方法中，使用具有成像 - 加宽轴的柱面透镜，使成像基本上沿着慢扫描轴光学加宽。

公开(公告)号：US20080273222A1

公开(公告)日：2008-11-06

申请号：US11744029

申请日：2007-05-03

Applicant: Chengwu Cui

Inventor： Chengwu Cui

IPC: G06F3/12

CPC classification number: H04N1/32112 ,  H04N1/00363 ,  H04N1/00374 ,  H04N1/00968 ,  H04N2201/0094 ,  H04N2201/3208 ,  H04N2201/3222 ,  H04N2201/3269 ,  H04N2201/3271 ,  H04N2201/3274

Abstract: A system for saving and retrieving job settings comprising a multifunction document management system and a settings form including a machine recognizable portion printed thereon, wherein the machine recognizable portion includes data indicative of at least one user-selected job setting and wherein the machine recognizable portion is readable by the multifunction document management system.

Abstract translation: 一种用于保存和检索作业设置的系统，包括多功能文档管理系统和包括其上打印的机器可识别部分的设置表格，其中机器可识别部分包括指示至少一个用户选择的作业设置的数据，并且其中机器可识别部分是 可由多功能文档管理系统读取。