公开(公告)号：US6065747A

公开(公告)日：2000-05-23

申请号：US31754

申请日：1998-02-27

Applicant: Modest Khovaylo ,  Rodney C. Harris

Inventor： Modest Khovaylo ,  Rodney C. Harris

IPC: B41J13/00 ,  B65H31/00 ,  B65H31/02

CPC classification number: B65H31/02 ,  B65H2405/11141 ,  B65H2405/1412 ,  B65H2801/06

Abstract: A sheet support tray having an upstream end portion, a downstream end portion and a sine wave shaped sheet support portion extending between the end portions and having at least one crest and two troughs, which is adapted to cause at least the trailing edge portion of a sheet having curled ends to lie relatively flat in the tray to avoid paper jams with the leading edge of an incoming sheet. Structure for facilitating grasping of a sheet in the tray is also described.

Abstract translation: 具有上游端部分，下游端部分和在端部之间延伸的具有至少一个峰顶和两个槽的正弦波形片材支撑部分的片材支撑托盘，其适于使至少一个后缘部分 片材具有卷曲的端部以相对平坦地放置在托盘中，以避免与进入的片材的前缘卡纸。 还描述了便于抓住托盘中的片材的结构。

公开(公告)号：US07265881B2

公开(公告)日：2007-09-04

申请号：US10326622

申请日：2002-12-20

Applicant: Rodney C. Harris ,  Kurt E. Spears

Inventor： Rodney C. Harris ,  Kurt E. Spears

IPC: H04N1/46 ,  H04N1/00

CPC classification number: H04N1/0473 ,  H04N1/1017 ,  H04N1/193 ,  H04N2201/02439 ,  H04N2201/04712 ,  H04N2201/04717 ,  H04N2201/04791 ,  H04N2201/04794

Abstract: A target, method, and apparatus are disclosed for measuring assembly and alignment errors in scanner sensor assemblies. The sensor assembly comprises at least two sensor segments. The target comprises edges defined by changes in reflectance. At least one vertical edge corresponds to each sensor segment, and can be detected only by its corresponding segment, even when the segments are misaligned to the maximum extent of their placement tolerances. The target may optionally comprise a horizontal edge spanning the sensor segments. The target is scanned, and the resulting digital image is analyzed to detect the apparent locations of the target edges. The apparent edge locations provide sufficient information to locate the sensor segments. The target may optionally be incorporated into a scanner, or into a separate alignment fixture. The analysis may be performed in a scanner, in a fixture, or in a host computer attached to a scanner or a fixture.

Abstract translation: 公开了用于测量扫描仪传感器组件中的组件和对准误差的目标，方法和装置。 传感器组件包括至少两个传感器段。 目标包括由反射率变化定义的边缘。 至少一个垂直边缘对应于每个传感器段，并且只能由其对应的段检测，即使当段的位置偏移到其放置公差的最大程度时。 目标可以可选地包括跨越传感器段的水平边缘。 扫描目标，并分析所得数字图像以检测目标边缘的表观位置。 表观边缘位置提供足够的信息来定位传感器段。 靶可以可选地并入扫描仪中，或者被并入到单独的对准夹具中。 分析可以在扫描仪，固定装置或连接到扫描仪或固定装置的主机中进行。

公开(公告)号：US07253427B2

公开(公告)日：2007-08-07

申请号：US10988870

申请日：2004-11-15

Applicant: Kurt E. Spears ,  Rodney C. Harris

Inventor： Kurt E. Spears ,  Rodney C. Harris

IPC: G01N21/86 ,  G01V8/00 ,  G06K9/36

CPC classification number: H04N1/1017 ,  G03G15/043 ,  H04N1/193 ,  H04N2201/0434

Abstract: An object plane detection system comprises a light source adapted to illuminate a media object to generate an image area on a photosensitive sensor. The system also comprises a detection module adapted to determine a location of an object plane corresponding to the media object based on a size of the image area.

Abstract translation: 物体平面检测系统包括适于照射媒体物体以在光敏传感器上产生图像区域的光源。 该系统还包括一个检测模块，该检测模块适于基于图像区域的大小来确定与媒体对象相对应的对象平面的位置。

公开(公告)号：US06906314B2

公开(公告)日：2005-06-14

申请号：US10371011

申请日：2003-02-20

Applicant: Rodney C. Harris ,  Kurt E. Spears

Inventor： Rodney C. Harris ,  Kurt E. Spears

IPC: H04N1/03 ,  H04N1/10 ,  H01J3/14

CPC classification number: H04N1/02409 ,  H04N1/03 ,  H04N1/0303 ,  H04N1/0305 ,  H04N1/1013 ,  H04N2201/02493

Abstract: Systems and methods for optically scanning multiple object planes are provided. One embodiment is a method for providing multiple object planes in an optical image scanning environment comprising positioning a first optical sensor array to receive an optical signal corresponding to a first object plane located a first distance from the platen and positioning a second optical sensor array to receive an optical signal corresponding to a second object plane located a second distance from the platen.

Abstract translation: 提供了用于光学扫描多个物体平面的系统和方法。 一个实施例是一种用于在光学图像扫描环境中提供多个物体平面的方法，包括定位第一光学传感器阵列以接收对应于距压板第一距离的第一物体平面的光学信号，并且定位第二光学传感器阵列以接收 对应于距离压板的第二距离的第二物平面的光信号。

公开(公告)号：US07551336B2

公开(公告)日：2009-06-23

申请号：US12104470

申请日：2008-04-17

Applicant: Bradley J. Sissom ,  Rodney C. Harris

Inventor： Bradley J. Sissom ,  Rodney C. Harris

IPC: G02B26/08

CPC classification number: G02B26/105 ,  G11B7/0065 ,  G11B7/083 ,  G11B7/0857 ,  G11B7/1359 ,  G11B7/1362 ,  G11B7/1398

Abstract: The present invention provides a scanner comprising: a reflector component; means supporting the reflector component for pivoting with respect to the MCR to provide a scan which is stationary with respect to the OCR; means for enabling the support means to provide controlled pivoting of the reflector component; a magnet component which causes pivoting of the reflector component when actuated; and means for actuating the magnet component to thereby cause pivoting of the reflector component. Also provided is a scanner comprising a reflective prism for providing a circularized scanning beam, a prism carrier and magnet suspension assembly, and flexure means connected to the assembly to enable the prism to controllably pivot: (1) with respect to the MCR axis to provide a scan which is stationary with respect to the OCR; and (2) with respect to a pitch axis orthogonal to the MCR to provide an orthogonal scan.

Abstract translation: 本发明提供了一种扫描器，包括：反射器部件; 支撑所述反射器部件以相对于所述MCR枢转的装置，以提供相对于所述OCR静止的扫描; 用于使所述支撑装置能够提供所述反射器部件受控枢转的装置; 当致动时引起反射器部件枢转的磁体部件; 以及用于致动磁体部件从而引起反射器部件枢转的装置。 还提供了一种扫描仪，其包括用于提供圆形扫描光束的反射棱镜，棱镜载体和磁体悬挂组件以及连接到组件的挠曲装置，以使得棱镜能够可控地枢转：（1）相对于MCR轴线提供 相对于OCR静止的扫描; 和（2）相对于与MCR正交的俯仰轴，以提供正交扫描。

公开(公告)号：US07405853B2

公开(公告)日：2008-07-29

申请号：US11833613

申请日：2007-08-03

Applicant: Bradley J. Sissom ,  Rodney C. Harris

Inventor： Bradley J. Sissom ,  Rodney C. Harris

IPC: G02B26/08

CPC classification number: G02B26/105 ,  G11B7/0065 ,  G11B7/083 ,  G11B7/0857 ,  G11B7/1359 ,  G11B7/1362 ,  G11B7/1398

Abstract: The present invention provides a scanner comprising: a reflector component; means supporting the reflector component for pivoting with respect to the MCR to provide a scan which is stationary with respect to the OCR; means for enabling the support means to provide controlled pivoting of the reflector component; a magnet component which causes pivoting of the reflector component when actuated; and means for actuating the magnet component to thereby cause pivoting of the reflector component. Also provided is a scanner comprising a reflective prism for providing a circularized scanning beam, a prism carrier and magnet suspension assembly, and flexure means connected to the assembly to enable the prism to controllably pivot: (1) with respect to the MCR axis to provide a scan which is stationary with respect to the OCR; and (2) with respect to a pitch axis orthogonal to the MCR to provide an orthogonal scan.

公开(公告)号：US07147158B2

公开(公告)日：2006-12-12

申请号：US10370430

申请日：2003-02-20

Applicant: Rodney C. Harris ,  Kurt E. Spears

Inventor： Rodney C. Harris ,  Kurt E. Spears

IPC: G06K7/10

CPC classification number: H04N1/0318 ,  H04N1/1017 ,  H04N1/193 ,  H04N2201/03112 ,  H04N2201/03137 ,  H04N2201/03145

Abstract: Systems and methods for providing multiple object planes in an optical image scanner are provided. One embodiment is an optical head configured to scan an object, comprising a rod-lens array positioned to focus light reflected off the document, an optical sensor array for receiving light focused through the rod-lens, and a reflective surface variably positioned relative to the rod-lens array for reflecting light from the object to the rod-lens array. Another embodiment comprises a method for providing multiple object planes in an optical image scanner comprising positioning an optical head relative to a platen to locate a primary focal point of a rod-lens array at a first object plane and adjusting the position of an optical sensor array relative to the rod-lens array to relocate the primary focal point of the rod-lens array at a second object plane.

Abstract translation: 提供了用于在光学图像扫描器中提供多个物体平面的系统和方法。 一个实施例是被配置为扫描物体的光学头，包括定位成聚焦从文件反射的光的棒状透镜阵列，用于接收通过杆状透镜聚焦的光的光学传感器阵列和相对于该物镜可变地定位的反射表面 棒状透镜阵列，用于将来自物体的光反射到杆状透镜阵列。 另一个实施例包括一种用于在光学图像扫描器中提供多个物体平面的方法，包括相对于压板定位光学头以将棒状透镜阵列的主要焦点定位在第一物体平面并调节光学传感器阵列的位置 相对于棒状透镜阵列，将棒状透镜阵列的主要焦点重新定位在第二物体平面。

公开(公告)号：US07738153B2

公开(公告)日：2010-06-15

申请号：US11851413

申请日：2007-09-07

Applicant: Rodney C. Harris ,  Keith W. Malang

Inventor： Rodney C. Harris ,  Keith W. Malang

IPC: G02B26/08

CPC classification number: G02B26/101 ,  G11B7/0065 ,  G11B7/08547

Abstract: The present invention provides a scanner comprising: a base member; a scanning beam reflective member having a first tilt axis and a second tilt axis orthogonal to the first tilt axis; a mounting assembly for mounting the scanning beam reflective member on the base member for tilting of thereof along the first and second tilt axes; an actuator for tilting the scanning beam reflective member along the first and second tilt axes to provide a tilt orientation; a magnet assembly which generates one or more magnetic fields which are responsive and correlated to the tilt orientation; and a magnetic field sensor assembly for sensing the magnetic fields generated by the magnet assembly to thereby indicate the tilt orientation. The mounting assembly may comprise a suspension assembly having a tilt imparting assembly for imparting tilt to the reflective member, and a reflective member holder assembly for holding the reflective member.

Abstract translation: 本发明提供了一种扫描器，包括：基座构件; 扫描光束反射部件，具有与第一倾斜轴正交的第一倾斜轴和第二倾斜轴; 安装组件，用于将扫描光束反射构件安装在基座构件上，用于沿着第一和第二倾斜轴线倾斜; 致动器，用于沿着第一和第二倾斜轴倾斜扫描光束反射构件以提供倾斜取向; 磁体组件，其产生响应并与倾斜取向相关联的一个或多个磁场; 以及用于感测由磁体组件产生的磁场从而指示倾斜取向的磁场传感器组件。 安装组件可以包括具有用于向反射构件施加倾斜的倾斜赋予组件的悬架组件和用于保持反射构件的反射构件保持器组件。

公开(公告)号：US07453618B2

公开(公告)日：2008-11-18

申请号：US12103771

申请日：2008-04-16

Applicant: Bradley J. Sissom ,  Rodney C. Harris

Inventor： Bradley J. Sissom ,  Rodney C. Harris

IPC: G02B26/08

CPC classification number: G02B26/105 ,  G11B7/0065 ,  G11B7/083 ,  G11B7/0857 ,  G11B7/1359 ,  G11B7/1362 ,  G11B7/1398

Abstract: The present invention provides a scanner comprising: a reflector component; means supporting the reflector component for pivoting with respect to the MCR to provide a scan which is stationary with respect to the OCR; means for enabling the support means to provide controlled pivoting of the reflector component; a magnet component which causes pivoting of the reflector component when actuated; and means for actuating the magnet component to thereby cause pivoting of the reflector component. Also provided is a scanner comprising a reflective prism for providing a circularized scanning beam, a prism carrier and magnet suspension assembly, and flexure means connected to the assembly to enable the prism to controllably pivot: (1) with respect to the MCR axis to provide a scan which is stationary with respect to the OCR; and (2) with respect to a pitch axis orthogonal to the MCR to provide an orthogonal scan.

Abstract translation: 本发明提供了一种扫描器，包括：反射器部件; 支撑所述反射器部件以相对于所述MCR枢转的装置，以提供相对于所述OCR静止的扫描; 用于使所述支撑装置能够提供所述反射器部件受控枢转的装置; 当致动时引起反射器部件枢转的磁体部件; 以及用于致动磁体部件从而引起反射器部件枢转的装置。 还提供了一种扫描仪，其包括用于提供圆形扫描光束的反射棱镜，棱镜载体和磁体悬挂组件以及连接到组件的挠曲装置，以使得棱镜能够可控地枢转：（1）相对于MCR轴线提供 相对于OCR静止的扫描; 和（2）相对于与MCR正交的俯仰轴，以提供正交扫描。

公开(公告)号：US20080192318A1

公开(公告)日：2008-08-14

申请号：US12103771

申请日：2008-04-16

Applicant: Bradley J. Sissom ,  Rodney C. Harris

Inventor： Bradley J. Sissom ,  Rodney C. Harris

IPC: G02B26/10

CPC classification number: G02B26/105 ,  G11B7/0065 ,  G11B7/083 ,  G11B7/0857 ,  G11B7/1359 ,  G11B7/1362 ,  G11B7/1398

Abstract: The present invention provides a scanner comprising: a reflector component; means supporting the reflector component for pivoting with respect to the MCR to provide a scan which is stationary with respect to the OCR; means for enabling the support means to provide controlled pivoting of the reflector component; a magnet component which causes pivoting of the reflector component when actuated; and means for actuating the magnet component to thereby cause pivoting of the reflector component. Also provided is a scanner comprising a reflective prism for providing a circularized scanning beam, a prism carrier and magnet suspension assembly, and flexure means connected to the assembly to enable the prism to controllably pivot: (1) with respect to the MCR axis to provide a scan which is stationary with respect to the OCR; and (2) with respect to a pitch axis orthogonal to the MCR to provide an orthogonal scan.

Abstract translation: 本发明提供了一种扫描器，包括：反射器部件; 支撑所述反射器部件以相对于所述MCR枢转的装置，以提供相对于所述OCR静止的扫描; 用于使所述支撑装置能够提供所述反射器部件受控枢转的装置; 当致动时引起反射器部件枢转的磁体部件; 以及用于致动磁体部件从而引起反射器部件枢转的装置。 还提供了一种扫描仪，其包括用于提供圆形扫描光束的反射棱镜，棱镜载体和磁体悬挂组件以及连接到组件的挠曲装置，以使得棱镜能够可控地枢转：（1）相对于MCR轴线提供 相对于OCR静止的扫描; 和（2）相对于与MCR正交的俯仰轴，以提供正交扫描。