公开(公告)号：US20170078514A1

公开(公告)日：2017-03-16

申请号：US15360104

申请日：2016-11-23

Applicant: PFU LIMITED

Inventor： Akira IWAYAMA ,  Masanari TAKABATAKE ,  Masahiko KOBAKO

IPC: H04N1/203 ,  H04N1/107 ,  H04N1/113 ,  G06T1/00 ,  H04N1/10

CPC classification number: H04N1/2032 ,  G06T1/0007 ,  H04N1/04 ,  H04N1/10 ,  H04N1/1065 ,  H04N1/107 ,  H04N1/113 ,  H04N5/247 ,  H04N2201/0081 ,  H04N2201/0422 ,  H04N2201/0434 ,  H04N2201/0436 ,  H04N2201/0448 ,  H04N2201/0456 ,  H04N2201/0458

Abstract: A image reading apparatus includes a first placement unit, a second placement unit, a first reading unit, a second reading unit, a rotating mechanism, and a switch-over mechanism that switches over the first placement unit and the second placement unit between a horizontal state and an inclined state. The rotating mechanism rotates the first reading unit and the second reading unit, so that, in the horizontal state, the first image reading unit and the second image reading unit read a medium placed on the first placement unit and a medium placed on the second placement unit respectively, and, in the inclined state, the first image reading unit and the second image reading unit read a medium placed on the second placement unit and a medium placed on the first placement unit respectively.

Abstract translation: 图像读取装置包括：第一放置单元，第二放置单元，第一读取单元，第二读取单元，旋转机构和切换机构，其在第一布置单元和第二布置单元之间切换水平 状态和倾斜状态。 旋转机构使第一读取单元和第二读取单元旋转，使得在水平状态下，第一图像读取单元和第二图像读取单元读取放置在第一放置单元上的介质和放置在第二放置位置的介质 并且在倾斜状态下，第一图像读取单元和第二图像读取单元分别读取放置在第二放置单元上的介质和分别放置在第一放置单元上的介质。

公开(公告)号：US09584729B2

公开(公告)日：2017-02-28

申请号：US14981759

申请日：2015-12-28

Applicant: Kofax, Inc.

Inventor： Jan W. Amtrup ,  Jiyong Ma ,  Anthony Macciola

IPC: H04N1/04 ,  H04N5/232 ,  H04N1/00 ,  G06K9/18 ,  G06K9/20 ,  G06K9/62 ,  G06T5/00 ,  H04N5/265

CPC classification number: H04N1/19594 ,  G06K9/18 ,  G06K9/2063 ,  G06K9/6267 ,  G06K2209/01 ,  G06K2209/25 ,  G06T5/001 ,  H04N1/00251 ,  H04N1/00307 ,  H04N1/00801 ,  H04N5/23206 ,  H04N5/23222 ,  H04N5/23293 ,  H04N5/265 ,  H04N2201/0032 ,  H04N2201/0075 ,  H04N2201/0084 ,  H04N2201/0458

Abstract: Systems, methods, and computer program products for capturing and analyzing image data, preferably video data, are disclosed. The inventive concepts include using multiple frames of image data to generate a composite image, where the composite image may be characterized by a higher resolution than one or more of the individual frames used to generate the composite image, and/or absence of a blurred region present in one or more of the individual frames. Inventive techniques also include determining a minimum capture resolution appropriate for capturing images of particular objects for downstream processing, and optionally triggering generation of a composite image having sufficient resolution to facilitate the downstream processing in response to detecting one or more frames of image data are characterized by a resolution, and/or a region having a resolution, less than the minimum capture resolution appropriate for capturing images of those particular objects.

Abstract translation: 公开了用于捕获和分析图像数据（优选视频数据）的系统，方法和计算机程序产品。 本发明的概念包括使用多帧图像数据来生成合成图像，其中合成图像的特征可以是比用于产生合成图像的单个帧中的一个或多个更高的分辨率，和/或不存在模糊区域 存在于一个或多个单独的帧中。 发明技术还包括确定适于捕获用于下游处理的特定对象的图像的最小捕获分辨率，以及可选地触发具有足够分辨率的合成图像的生成以促进响应于检测到一个或多个图像数据帧的下游处理，其特征在于 分辨率和/或具有小于适于捕获那些特定对象的图像的最小捕获分辨率的分辨率的区域。

公开(公告)号：US20160247050A1

公开(公告)日：2016-08-25

申请号：US15048240

申请日：2016-02-19

Applicant: Hayato FUJITA ,  Masaaki ISHIDA ,  Atsufumi OMORI ,  Muneaki IWATA

Inventor： Hayato FUJITA ,  Masaaki ISHIDA ,  Atsufumi OMORI ,  Muneaki IWATA

IPC: G06K15/02

CPC classification number: G06K15/1873 ,  G06K2215/0057 ,  H04N1/00 ,  H04N1/00822 ,  H04N1/0402 ,  H04N1/2361 ,  H04N2201/0458 ,  H04N2201/3252

Abstract: An image forming apparatus includes: an image processor configured to perform first image processing on image data having a first resolution and to add tag data to a target pixel where second image processing is to be performed; a resolution converter configured to convert the image data into image data having a second resolution higher than the first resolution, and to perform the second image processing based on arrangement of the image data having the first resolution and the tag data; a pulse generator configured to generate an on-off modulation signal and an application-current switching signal in accordance with the image data having undergone the second image processing; and a light source driver configured to drive the light source in accordance with a current setting value output from an application current setter depending on the application-current switching signal and the on-off modulation signal.

Abstract translation: 图像形成装置包括：图像处理器，被配置为对具有第一分辨率的图像数据执行第一图像处理，并且将标签数据添加到要执行第二图像处理的目标像素; 分辨率转换器，被配置为将图像数据转换为具有高于第一分辨率的第二分辨率的图像数据，并且基于具有第一分辨率和标签数据的图像数据的布置来执行第二图像处理; 脉冲发生器，被配置为根据经过第二图像处理的图像数据产生开 - 关调制信号和施加电流切换信号; 以及光源驱动器，被配置为根据应用电流设置器根据应用电流切换信号和开关调制信号输出的电流设定值来驱动光源。

公开(公告)号：US08885006B2

公开(公告)日：2014-11-11

申请号：US14070296

申请日：2013-11-01

Applicant: Marvell International Technology Ltd.

Inventor： Douglas G. Keithley

IPC: B41J2/435 ,  B41J2/47 ,  G03G15/00 ,  H04N1/12 ,  G06K15/12 ,  H04N1/113

CPC classification number: B41J2/435 ,  B41J2/47 ,  G03G15/754 ,  G06K15/1204 ,  G06K2215/111 ,  H04N1/1135 ,  H04N1/12 ,  H04N2201/0458

Abstract: A laser scanning assembly generates a laser beam and scans the laser beam through a plurality of scan lines to form desired dots. Each scan line is positioned to overlap an adjacent scan line and each dot includes a plurality of segments. The scanning assembly scans the laser beam through multiple scan lines to fully discharge each segment of each dot. The laser scanner assembly would typically be part of a laser printer.

Abstract translation: 激光扫描组件产生激光束并通过多条扫描线扫描激光束以形成所需的点。 每个扫描线被定位成与相邻扫描线重叠，并且每个点包括多个段。 扫描组件通过多个扫描线扫描激光束，以完全放电每个点的每个段。 激光扫描器组件通常是激光打印机的一部分。

公开(公告)号：US08717643B2

公开(公告)日：2014-05-06

申请号：US13562591

申请日：2012-07-31

Applicant: Mizuki Hayakawa ,  Atsushi Miyahara

Inventor： Mizuki Hayakawa ,  Atsushi Miyahara

IPC: H04N1/04 ,  H04N1/047 ,  H04N1/00 ,  H04N1/40

CPC classification number: H04N1/047 ,  H04N1/0476 ,  H04N1/1017 ,  H04N1/193 ,  H04N2201/0442 ,  H04N2201/0446 ,  H04N2201/0458 ,  H04N2201/04739 ,  H04N2201/04755 ,  H04N2201/04794

Abstract: An image reading apparatus includes a drive source, a speed change mechanism provided in a transmission unit that transmits a driving force from the drive source to a scanning drive unit. The speed change mechanism is configured to change a transmission ratio of the transmission unit by selectively bringing one of first and second couplings into a connected state. The image reading apparatus further includes a selector configured to selectively bring one of the first and second couplings into the connected state, a detector configured to detect the connected state of the second coupling, and a controller configured to control a scanning position of the reading unit based on the transmission ratio changed via the second coupling after the detector detects the connected state of the second coupling after the selector changes selection from the first coupling to the second coupling.

Abstract translation: 图像读取装置包括：驱动源，设置在将驱动源的驱动力传递到扫描驱动单元的传输单元中的变速机构。 变速机构被配置为通过选择性地使第一和第二联接中的一个进入连接状态来改变传动单元的传动比。 图像读取装置还包括选择器，其被配置为选择性地使第一和第二耦合中的一个进入连接状态;检测器，被配置为检测第二耦合的连接状态;以及控制器，被配置为控制读取单元的扫描位置 基于在所述选择器改变从所述第一耦合到所述第二耦合的选择之后所述检测器检测到所述第二耦合的连接状态之后经由所述第二耦合改变的所述传输比。

公开(公告)号：US08659807B2

公开(公告)日：2014-02-25

申请号：US13238274

申请日：2011-09-21

Applicant: Koji Hara ,  Tetsuya Miyagawa ,  Naomi Kimura

Inventor： Koji Hara ,  Tetsuya Miyagawa ,  Naomi Kimura

IPC: H04N1/04

CPC classification number: H04N1/00559 ,  H04N1/1017 ,  H04N1/103 ,  H04N1/1039 ,  H04N2201/0094 ,  H04N2201/0428 ,  H04N2201/0442 ,  H04N2201/0458

Abstract: An image reading apparatus comprises: a guide portion that is linked to a driving portion and extends so as to guide the movement of a reading carriage; a guide rail that guides the reading carriage while supporting the reading carriage; and an interlocking portion that is provided in the reading carriage, has a first sliding surface that makes contact with the guide rail on the side of the guide rail facing the guide portion and a second sliding surface that makes contact with the guide rail on the side of the guide rail that is on the opposite side as the guide portion. The position at which the first sliding surface of the interlocking portion makes contact with the guide rail is lower on the guide rail than the position at which the second sliding surface of the interlocking portion makes contact with the guide rail.

Abstract translation: 图像读取装置包括：引导部，其与驱动部连接并延伸，以引导读取台的移动; 导轨，支撑阅读台; 以及设置在所述读取台上的互锁部，具有与所述导轨的与所述引导部相对的一侧与所述导轨接触的第一滑动面，以及与所述导轨侧的导轨接触的第二滑动面 位于与导向部相反的一侧的导轨。 互锁部分的第一滑动表面与导轨接触的位置在导轨上低于互锁部分的第二滑动表面与导轨接触的位置。

公开(公告)号：US08582185B2

公开(公告)日：2013-11-12

申请号：US11682688

申请日：2007-03-06

Applicant: Takahiro Ikeno

Inventor： Takahiro Ikeno

IPC: H04N1/04

CPC classification number: H04N1/4092 ,  H04N2201/044 ,  H04N2201/0458

Abstract: According to an embodiment of the present invention, an image reader comprises a plurality of light receiving elements configured to receive light from an object to be read and to convert the light into image signals. The image reader further comprises means for determining a distance between the object and the plurality of light receiving elements at a plurality of different positions of the object. Moreover the image reader comprises means for selecting at least one correction process portion based at least on the distance between the object and the plurality of light receiving elements. The image reader comprises means for applying the at least one selected correction process to the image signal.

Abstract translation: 根据本发明的实施例，图像读取器包括被配置为从待读取的对象接收光并将光转换为图像信号的多个光接收元件。 图像读取器还包括用于确定物体与多个光接收元件在物体的多个不同位置之间的距离的装置。 此外，图像读取器包括用于至少基于对象和多个光接收元件之间的距离来选择至少一个校正处理部分的装置。 图像读取器包括用于将至少一个所选择的校正处理应用于图像信号的装置。

公开(公告)号：US08570388B2

公开(公告)日：2013-10-29

申请号：US13525744

申请日：2012-06-18

Applicant: Gil Bub

Inventor： Gil Bub

IPC: H04N5/225 ,  H04N3/14 ,  H04N5/235

CPC classification number: H04N5/2254 ,  H04N1/195 ,  H04N5/232 ,  H04N5/23245 ,  H04N5/3535 ,  H04N2201/0458

Abstract: An image capture device (2) includes a sensor (4) having an active area comprising a plurality of pixels (6) and a shutter array (8) for controlling the exposure of individual pixels. The pixels are grouped in a plurality of pixel subsets and are arranged to capture a plurality of time-separated lo-res images, which can be viewed sequentially as a movie or data from all the pixels can be used to form a hi-res still image.

Abstract translation: 图像捕获装置（2）包括传感器（4），其具有包括多个像素（6）的活动区域和用于控制各个像素的曝光的快门阵列（8）。 像素被分组在多个像素子集中并且被布置成捕获多个时间分离的lo-res图像，其可以被顺序地看作为电影或来自所有像素的数据可以用于形成高分辨率静止图像 图片。

公开(公告)号：US20120257101A1

公开(公告)日：2012-10-11

申请号：US13525744

申请日：2012-06-18

Applicant: Gil Bub

Inventor： Gil Bub

IPC: H04N5/235

CPC classification number: H04N5/2254 ,  H04N1/195 ,  H04N5/232 ,  H04N5/23245 ,  H04N5/3535 ,  H04N2201/0458

Abstract: An image capture device including a sensor having an active area including a plurality of pixels and a shutter array for controlling the exposure of individual pixels. The pixels are grouped in a plurality of pixel subsets and are arranged to capture a plurality of time-separated lo-res images, which can be viewed sequentially as a movie or combined to form a hi-res still image.

Abstract translation: 包括具有包括多个像素的有效区域的传感器和用于控制各个像素的曝光的快门阵列的图像捕获装置。 像素被分组在多个像素子集中并且被布置成捕获多个时间分离的图像，其可以被顺序地看作电影或被组合以形成高分辨率静止图像。

公开(公告)号：US08213062B2

公开(公告)日：2012-07-03

申请号：US12457723

申请日：2009-06-19

Applicant: Junya Ozawa

Inventor： Junya Ozawa

IPC: H04N1/04

CPC classification number: H04N1/024 ,  H04N1/1017 ,  H04N1/193 ,  H04N2201/02408 ,  H04N2201/0242 ,  H04N2201/02431 ,  H04N2201/02433 ,  H04N2201/02435 ,  H04N2201/02458 ,  H04N2201/0246 ,  H04N2201/02462 ,  H04N2201/02468 ,  H04N2201/02487 ,  H04N2201/0458

Abstract: An image reading apparatus has a platen, first and second carriages, a light source supported on the first carriage, a first mirror to deflect reflected light from the original document toward the second carriage, one or more second mirrors supported on the second carriage to guide the light from the first mirror to image reading device, and rail members. The first carriage has first and second mirror support portions for supporting one side edge portion of the first mirror by two points, and a third mirror support portion for supporting the other side edge portion by one point. The first carriage is supported slidably at its opposite side edge portions respectively on the rail members via slide members disposed at four right and left places including two front and back places, and a height position is adjustable for supporting the first mirror by one point.

Abstract translation: 图像读取装置具有压板，第一和第二支架，支撑在第一支架上的光源，将来自原稿的反射光偏转到第二支架的第一反射镜，支撑在第二支架上以引导的一个或多个第二反射镜 从第一个镜子到图像阅读设备的光线，以及轨道成员。 第一滑架具有用于将第一反射镜的一个侧边缘部分支撑两点的第一和第二反射镜支撑部分，以及用于将另一侧边缘部分支撑一点的第三反射镜支撑部分。 第一滑架通过位于包括两个前后位置的四个左右的四个位置处的滑动构件分别支撑在轨道构件的相对侧边缘部分上，并且高度位置是可调节的，用于将第一反射镜支撑一点。