Abstract:
An optical carriage of scanner has a mirror assembly and a device assembly, the mirror assembly has a mirror mount, some mirror holder, and some supporters, and the device assembly has a chassis. In this invention, the mirror assembly and the device assembly are mechanically connected after separately formation. Further, to ensure correct shape of these mirror holders and these supporters, they could be formed by metal punch, plastic ejection, or plastic process.
Abstract:
A calibration method of an image scanning system is provided. Initially, differences between adjacent sensing values of a calibration plate are respectively determined and then stored in a memory. Alternately, a difference between a base value and each of the sensing values of the calibration plate is determined and then stored in the memory. When a normal scan action is executed, simultaneously reading each difference from the memory and adding to one corresponding sensing value of image information of an object obtained by the normal scan action. As a result, the memory volume for storing calibration data is reduced and the reading of calibration data is also facilitated.
Abstract:
The present invention provides a calibration method and circuit for outputting an average calibration value used in an image-capture apparatus. The calibration circuit comprises difference means accepting a plurality of digital signals from capturing a pixel of a calibration chart. The difference means is for operating each digital signal with subtracting a base value, and whereby filters any aberrant digital signal. Divider means accepts the digital signals for operating each digital signal with dividing a number of scanned times, and whereby prevents an operation of any signal from overflowing. Direct average means accepts the digital signals for summing the digital signals and then divides the number of scanned times, and whereby speeds a calibration operation.
Abstract:
Apparatus for simultaneously resetting and reading-out in a linear CMOS sensor and a plurality of photocells therein is provided to comprise enabling circuits that each is for simultaneously enabling a first switch device and a second switch device. The first switch device on a bypass of an access from the photocell to the second switch device and the second switch device on a access for the photocell to a common bus. A method for simultaneously resetting and reading-out in a linear CMOS sensor of a scanner comprises providing a plurality of photocells arranged in a row. The each photocell has an access to a common bus controlled by a corresponding first switch device and has a bypass of the access controlled by a corresponding second switch device. The second switch device of the first photocell is enabled to be reset, at the same time the first switch device of the second photocell that is next to the first photocell in the row is enabled to be read-out.
Abstract:
A contact image sensor is received and held in a holder slidably mounted on a rectangular lower frame and is disposed in parallel to the two short sides of the lower frame to pick up the image of a detection object placed on the transparent plate mounted on a rectangular upper frame. A rod-like guiding member having two ends respectively mounted on the center of the two short sides of the lower frame, disposed orthogonal to the longitudinal holder, for guiding the movement of the holder is provided. A connecting member slidably mounted on the guiding member and detachably connected to the holder near the center thereof is provided. A biasing member for biasing the holder upwardly, disposed between the connecting member and the holder is also provided.
Abstract:
Paper is fed through the printing process of a printing machine by an apparatus which includes a paper-feeding mechanism that is driven by a motor, a paper setting mechanism for handling the sheets of paper being printed, and a paper sensor for detecting whether a sheet is being printed and providing selective control of the motor.
Abstract:
A method for dynamically scanning an image is disclosed. The present invention substantially improves the quality of the image according to specific distribution of the gray levels. In one embodiment, an image is first scanned using a set of parameters to generate a first image. The compositional distribution of the first image is then analyzed. If a predetermined amount of the compositional distribution of the first image does not lie within a predetermined range, then at least one parameter is adjusted. Next, the image is secondly scanned using the adjusted set of parameters to generate a second image. Finally, the first image and the second image are combined or added to generate a composite image so that at least the predetermined amount of the compositional distribution lies within the predetermined range.
Abstract:
An improved apparatus for reducing memory usage of look-up table mapping in an imaging system, a method related to the apparatus is also disclosed. The apparatus receives a digital input signal and processes it through a two-step mapping procedures instead of conventional skill that it uses only one look-up table, each procedure provides a series of mapping outputs. A comparing unit composed of a lot of logical gates is then comparing those mappings with original input signal and choosing the best one for preparing a final output. Finally, a final output corresponding to the best choice is providing for displaying.
Abstract:
A moveable lens apparatus for digital camera includes a CCD lens set, a first motion mechanism having a bracket pivotally holding the lens set and a first gear set for driving the bracket and the lens set to rotate left or right angularly, and a second motion mechanism having a guide slidably engageable with a rear end of the lens set, a gear rack vertically attached to the guide and a second gear set for driving the gear rack and the guide up or down so that the lens set may be swung pivotally up or down. The first and second gear set may be actuated manually or by motors. The lens set thus may be moved and rotated smoothly and precisely without a user's hand directly touching the lens set.