公开(公告)号：US07529445B2

公开(公告)日：2009-05-05

申请号：US10562336

申请日：2004-06-18

Applicant: Makoto Ikeda ,  Hiroyuki Nemoto

Inventor： Makoto Ikeda ,  Hiroyuki Nemoto

IPC: G02B6/26 ,  F21V7/04

CPC classification number: H04N1/0318 ,  H04N2201/03112 ,  H04N2201/03125 ,  H04N2201/03141 ,  H04N2201/03145 ,  H04N2201/0317 ,  H04N2201/03195

Abstract: A light guide emits lights incident on an end face from an emitting face extending longitudinally of the guide, while having the lights reflected by its internal face. A sectional shape of the guide in a direction orthogonal to the longitudinal direction of this light guide has two opposite parabolas, a line segment connecting the focal points of the two opposite parabolas, and a line segment (bottom face) corresponding to the emitting face. A scattering pattern consisting of white ink is formed on the line segment (bottom face) connecting the focal points. With this guide, the face of a document is to be efficiently illuminated by conversely utilizing the characteristic of the compound parabolic concentrator (CPC) to convert scattered lights extending over a full angle from a limited area into radiant lights confined to a prescribed emission angle and thereby minimizing the expansion of lights.

Abstract translation: 光导从发射面沿着引导件的纵向发射入射在端面上的光，同时具有由其内表面反射的光。 引导件在与该导光体的纵向正交的方向上的截面形状具有两个相反的抛物线，连接两个相对的抛物线的焦点的线段和与发射面对应的线段（底面）。 在连接焦点的线段（底面）上形成由白色墨水组成的散射图案。 利用该指南，通过相反地利用复合抛物面聚光器（CPC）的特性将文件的面部有效地照射，将从限定区域延伸的全角度的散射光转换为限制为规定的发射角的辐射光，以及 从而最小化灯的扩展。

公开(公告)号：US20090016077A1

公开(公告)日：2009-01-15

申请号：US12087614

申请日：2006-12-25

Applicant: Hideki Sawada ,  Norihiro Imamura ,  Motoari Shoji

Inventor： Hideki Sawada ,  Norihiro Imamura ,  Motoari Shoji

IPC: F21V8/00 ,  G02B6/32

CPC classification number: G02B6/0038 ,  F21S43/235 ,  G02B6/0018 ,  G02B6/0068 ,  G03B27/54 ,  H04N1/02815 ,  H04N1/02835 ,  H04N1/0289 ,  H04N1/0311 ,  H04N1/0315 ,  H04N2201/03112 ,  H04N2201/03125 ,  H04N2201/03133 ,  H04N2201/03141 ,  H04N2201/03145 ,  H04N2201/0317

Abstract: A light guide member of the present invention is made of a light transmitting material. The light guide includes a light emitting surface 13, which extends in direction x and includes a lens surface 31 for converging light in direction y. The light guide also includes a light incident surface 11 provided at one of the ends spaced from each other in the direction x. The light emitting surface 13 includes a transitional region 13a adjacent to the light incident surface 11, where the transitional region includes the lens surface 31 and a round pillar surface 32. In the transitional region 13a, the lens surface 31 becomes less dominant in area as proceeding in the direction x toward the light incident surface 11.

Abstract translation: 本发明的导光构件由透光材料制成。 光导包括发射表面13，其在x方向上延伸，并包括用于在y方向上会聚光的透镜面31。 光导还包括设置在沿x方向彼此间隔开的一个端部处的光入射表面11。 发光表面13包括与光入射表面11相邻的过渡区域13a，其中过渡区域包括透镜表面31和圆柱形表面32.在过渡区域13a中，透镜表面31的面积变得不太显着 朝着朝向光入射面11的方向x移动。

公开(公告)号：US20040165226A1

公开(公告)日：2004-08-26

申请号：US10478216

申请日：2003-11-28

Inventor： Noriyuki Tomita ,  Hiroshi Itoh

IPC: H04N001/04 ,  G06K009/20

CPC classification number: H04N1/1215 ,  H04N1/0318 ,  H04N1/193 ,  H04N2201/03112 ,  H04N2201/03129 ,  H04N2201/03133 ,  H04N2201/03141 ,  H04N2201/03145 ,  H04N2201/0317

Abstract: An image reader includes a transparent plate (1) having end portions (1a and 1b) that are chamfered in a direction in which a document is carried thereon. The transparent plate (1) has recess portions (11aand 11b) formed in a lower surface thereof, and a housing (4) is engaged into the recess portions of the transparent plate. The image reader can prevent such a document as a check or banknote from being jammed, can be easily assembled and improve the reliability of the carrying of the document, and enables higher-speed reading.

Abstract translation: 图像读取器包括透明板（1），该透明板（1）具有在其上承载文件的方向上被倒角的端部（1a和1b）。 透明板（1）的下表面形成有凹部（11a，11b），壳体（4）与透明板的凹部接合。 图像读取器可以防止诸如支票或纸币的这样的文件被卡住，可以容易地组装，并且提高文档的携带的可靠性，并且能够进行更高速的读取。

公开(公告)号：US06496285B1

公开(公告)日：2002-12-17

申请号：US09256857

申请日：1999-02-24

Applicant: Hisayoshi Fujimoto ,  Hiroaki Onishi ,  Toshihiko Takakura

Inventor： Hisayoshi Fujimoto ,  Hiroaki Onishi ,  Toshihiko Takakura

IPC: H04N104

CPC classification number: H04N1/0284 ,  H04N1/02815 ,  H04N1/0285 ,  H04N1/0287 ,  H04N1/0312 ,  H04N1/0315 ,  H04N2201/03112 ,  H04N2201/03125 ,  H04N2201/03141 ,  H04N2201/03145 ,  H04N2201/0317

Abstract: An image reading apparatus is provided which includes a cold-cathode tube for irradiating a linearly extending image reading section, and a plurality of light receiving elements for receiving light reflected at the image reading section. The cold-cathode tube is provided with a first end portion, a second end portion, and an intermediate portion arranged between the first end portion and the second end portion. At least one of the first and the second end portions extends in a direction differing from another direction in which the intermediate portion extends. The image reading apparatus is also provided with a suitable number of shield members for preventing relatively weak image signals supplied by the light reading elements from being adversely influenced by electrical noises.

Abstract translation: 提供一种图像读取装置，其包括用于照射线性延伸图像读取部分的冷阴极管和用于接收在图像读取部分处反射的光的多个光接收元件。 冷阴极管设置有第一端部，第二端部和布置在第一端部和第二端部之间的中间部。 第一和第二端部中的至少一个沿与中间部分延伸的另一方向不同的方向延伸。 图像读取装置还设置有适当数量的屏蔽构件，用于防止由光读取元件提供的相对较弱的图像信号受到电噪声的不利影响。

公开(公告)号：US06417508B1

公开(公告)日：2002-07-09

申请号：US09716282

申请日：2000-11-21

Applicant: Makoto Ogura ,  Akihiko Yushiya

Inventor： Makoto Ogura ,  Akihiko Yushiya

IPC: G02B5172

CPC classification number: H04N1/02835 ,  H04N1/0318 ,  H04N2201/03112 ,  H04N2201/03125 ,  H04N2201/03133 ,  H04N2201/03141 ,  H04N2201/03145 ,  H04N2201/0317

Abstract: A sensor unit and LEDs are arranged on a sensor board. A light guide is placed above the resultant structure with be parallel to the sensor. The two end portions of the light guide are bent downward at right angles, and the bent end portions serve as incident portions on which light beams from the LEDs are incident. Light entering the light guide emerges from an exit portion to be irradiated on an original. The light reflected by the original is read by the sensor. The direction in which the reflected light is incident on the sensor is parallel with the direction in which the light from each LED is incident on the incident portion. With this structure, in the image sensor, electrical connection between the LEDs, the sensor unit, and an external system is facilitated.

Abstract translation: 传感器单元和LED布置在传感器板上。 导光体放置在所得结构的上方，平行于传感器。 导光体的两个端部以直角向下弯曲，弯曲的端部用作来自LED的光束入射的入射部分。 进入光导的光从出射部分出射，照射在原稿上。 由原稿反射的光被传感器读取。 反射光入射到传感器上的方向与来自每个LED的光入射到入射部分的方向平行。 利用这种结构，在图像传感器中，便于LED，传感器单元和外部系统之间的电连接。

公开(公告)号：US20010028506A1

公开(公告)日：2001-10-11

申请号：US09823762

申请日：2001-04-03

Inventor： Hisayoshi Fujimoto ,  Toshihiko Takakura ,  Norihiro Imamura ,  Minori Torama

IPC: G02B027/10

CPC classification number: G02B3/0068 ,  B41J2/451 ,  G02B3/005 ,  G02B3/0056 ,  G02B3/0075 ,  H04N1/0314 ,  H04N1/0318 ,  H04N2201/03112 ,  H04N2201/03116 ,  H04N2201/0312 ,  H04N2201/03133 ,  H04N2201/03141 ,  H04N2201/03145 ,  H04N2201/03166 ,  H04N2201/0317

Abstract: A lens array unit includes first and second lens arrays cooperative with each other. The first lens array is provided with a plurality of first convex lenses and a first transparent holder formed integral with the first lenses. Each of the first lenses has first and second lens surfaces. The second lens array is provided with a plurality of second convex lenses and a second transparent holder formed integral with the second lenses Each of the second lenses has third and fourth lens surfaces. The second lens array is attached to the first lens array so that the third lens surfaces face the second lens surfaces. The lens array unit further includes a light shield mounted on the first lens array. The light shield is formed with a plurality of through-holes each facing the relevant one of the first lens surfaces.

Abstract translation: 透镜阵列单元包括彼此协作的第一和第二透镜阵列。 第一透镜阵列设置有多个第一凸透镜和与第一透镜一体形成的第一透明支架。 每个第一透镜具有第一和第二透镜表面。 第二透镜阵列设置有多个第二凸透镜和与第二透镜一体形成的第二透明支架。每个第二透镜具有第三透镜表面和第四透镜表面。 第二透镜阵列附接到第一透镜阵列，使得第三透镜表面面对第二透镜表面。 透镜阵列单元还包括安装在第一透镜阵列上的光屏蔽。 遮光板形成有多个通孔，每个通孔面向相关的第一透镜表面之一。

公开(公告)号：US20080151553A1

公开(公告)日：2008-06-26

申请号：US11718650

申请日：2005-11-02

Applicant: Tatsuki Okamoto ,  Akira Ota

Inventor： Tatsuki Okamoto ,  Akira Ota

IPC: F21V5/00 ,  H04N1/40

CPC classification number: H04N1/02815 ,  H04N1/02835 ,  H04N1/0289 ,  H04N1/02895 ,  H04N1/0318 ,  H04N2201/03112 ,  H04N2201/03116 ,  H04N2201/03125 ,  H04N2201/03129 ,  H04N2201/03141 ,  H04N2201/03145 ,  H04N2201/0317

Abstract: An illuminator includes a light guide having a circular cross-section, a scatterer that is provided on a portion of the circumference of the circular cross-section and that radiates scattering light toward the inside of the light guide, and a condensing lens that condenses light emitted from the light guide and transforms the light into a linear beam, a planar beam. or a point-like beam. In the illuminator light from the light source is effectively utilized, and the light can efficiently illuminate the required illumination area. In addition, an image reader apparatus can perform high-speed reading using such an illuminator.

Abstract translation: 照明器包括具有圆形横截面的导光体，散射体设置在圆形横截面的圆周的一部分上并朝向导光体的内部散射散射光;以及聚光透镜，其将光聚光 从光导发射并将光转换为线性光束，平面光束。 或点状光束。 在照明器中，来自光源的光被有效地利用，并且光可以有效地照亮所需的照明区域。 此外，图像读取装置可以使用这种照明器执行高速读取。

公开(公告)号：US07170654B2

公开(公告)日：2007-01-30

申请号：US10238920

申请日：2002-09-09

Applicant: Hideki Sawada

Inventor： Hideki Sawada

IPC: H04N1/04

CPC classification number: H04N1/00578 ,  H04N1/031 ,  H04N1/0312 ,  H04N1/0314 ,  H04N1/121 ,  H04N2201/03112 ,  H04N2201/0312 ,  H04N2201/03133 ,  H04N2201/03141 ,  H04N2201/03145 ,  H04N2201/0317 ,  H04N2201/03179

Abstract: A contact-type image sensor includes a case having an upper surface formed with an opening, a cover glass closing the opening and providing a linear reading region extending in the primary scanning direction. A sheet as an object to be read, coming into contact with the linear reading region, is reciprocally moved in the secondary scanning direction which is perpendicular to the primary scanning direction. The opening is defined by a pair of edges of the case spaced in the secondary scanning direction. Each of the edges includes a convex surface having a top positioned above the outer surface of the cover glass.

Abstract translation: 接触型图像传感器包括具有形成有开口的上表面的壳体，盖玻璃封闭开口并且提供沿主扫描方向延伸的线性读取区域。 作为与线性读取区域接触的要读取的对象的片材在与主扫描方向垂直的副扫描方向上往复移动。 开口由两个在副扫描方向间隔开的一对边缘限定。 每个边缘都包括凸起的表面，其具有位于盖玻璃的外表面上方的顶部。

公开(公告)号：US20060159393A1

公开(公告)日：2006-07-20

申请号：US10562336

申请日：2004-06-18

Applicant: Makoto Ikeda

Inventor： Makoto Ikeda

IPC: G02B6/26

CPC classification number: H04N1/0318 ,  H04N2201/03112 ,  H04N2201/03125 ,  H04N2201/03141 ,  H04N2201/03145 ,  H04N2201/0317 ,  H04N2201/03195

Abstract: A light guide emits lights incident on an end face from an emitting face extending longitudinally of the guide, while having the lights reflected by its internal face. A sectional shape of the guide in a direction orthogonal to the longitudinal direction of this light guide has two opposite parabolas, a line segment connecting the focal points of the two opposite parabolas, and a line segment (bottom face) corresponding to the emitting face. A scattering pattern consisting of white ink is formed on the line segment (bottom face) connecting the focal points. With this guide, the face of a document is to be efficiently illuminated by conversely utilizing the characteristic of the compound parabolic concentrator (CPC) to convert scattered lights extending over a full angle from a limited area into radiant lights confined to a prescribed emission angle and thereby minimizing the expansion of lights.

公开(公告)号：US06455834B2

公开(公告)日：2002-09-24

申请号：US09785178

申请日：2001-02-20

Applicant: Hisayoshi Fujimoto ,  Minori Torama

Inventor： Hisayoshi Fujimoto ,  Minori Torama

IPC: H04N104

CPC classification number: H04N1/0312 ,  H04N1/0314 ,  H04N1/0318 ,  H04N2201/03112 ,  H04N2201/03116 ,  H04N2201/03125 ,  H04N2201/03141 ,  H04N2201/03145 ,  H04N2201/0317

Abstract: An image reading apparatus includes a light source, an elongate light guide member for guiding light emitted from the light source toward an image read line, and a plurality of light receiving elements for receiving light reflected at the image read line. The light guide member includes a first portion, a second portion, and a connecting portion for connecting the first portion and the second portion. The first portion includes a light incidence surface facing the light source for entry of light emitted from the light source, and the light incidence surface is convexly curved widthwise of the light guide member. The second portion includes a light exit surface oriented toward the image read line for emitting light toward the image read line. The connecting portion is narrower than the first portion and the second portion.

Abstract translation: 图像读取装置包括光源，用于将从光源发射的光引导到图像读取线的细长导光部件和用于接收在图像读取线反​​射的光的多个光接收元件。 导光构件包括第一部分，第二部分和用于连接第一部分和第二部分的连接部分。 第一部分包括面对光源的入射表面，用于进入从光源发射的光，并且光入射表面在导光构件的宽度方向上凸起地弯曲。 第二部分包括朝向图像读取线的朝向图像读取线发光的光出射面。 连接部分比第一部分和第二部分窄。