公开(公告)号：US06788437B1

公开(公告)日：2004-09-07

申请号：US09703940

申请日：2000-10-31

Applicant: David W Boyd

Inventor： David W Boyd

IPC: H04N104

CPC classification number: H04N1/00267 ,  H04N1/00249 ,  H04N1/0027 ,  H04N1/00326 ,  H04N1/00331 ,  H04N1/12 ,  H04N1/193 ,  H04N2201/0406 ,  H04N2201/3214 ,  H04N2201/3226 ,  H04N2201/3247 ,  H04N2201/3277

Abstract: An image capture device, such as a scanner, is built including hardware necessary to capture both reflective and transmissive image data from a transparency. The device may associate the two types of data internally or rely on other hardware, such as a controlling computer, to do the association of the two quantities of data. In one possible embodiment, the device would include the ability to perform optical character recognition (OCR) of the reflective data (or the transmissive data, if desired), converting to a type of text format any printing on the transparency.

Abstract translation: 构建诸如扫描仪的图像捕获设备，其包括从透明度捕获反射和透射图像数据所需的硬件。 设备可以在内部关联两种类型的数据，或者依赖其他硬件，例如控制计算机来执行两个数据量的关联。 在一个可能的实施例中，设备将包括执行反射数据的光学字符识别（OCR）（或者如果需要的话）的能力，转换为文本格式的类型，在透明度上进行任何打印。

公开(公告)号：US06618172B1

公开(公告)日：2003-09-09

申请号：US09594074

申请日：2000-06-14

Applicant: Richard K. Gerlach

Inventor： Richard K. Gerlach

IPC: H04N104

CPC classification number: H04N1/123 ,  B65H5/062 ,  B65H2403/10 ,  H04N1/121 ,  H04N1/193 ,  H04N2201/0406 ,  H04N2201/0412

Abstract: A drive system for a digitizing scanning apparatus of the type which scans an image, such as a light transmissive document in the nature of an x-ray or the like, and enables generation of digital signals representative of that image. The drive system is uniquely designed with three main drive rollers and a pair of idler rollers operable in combination therewith for driving the light transmissive document in such manner that there is a relatively constant drive force on the document which is independent of document thickness and which also allows for a uniform driving movement without any shatter or vibration in the document, which would otherwise distort and materially interfere with proper screening and digitizing of the document.

Abstract translation: 用于扫描图像的类型的数字化扫描装置的驱动系统，例如x射线等的性质的透光文件，并且能够生成表示该图像的数字信号。 驱动系统独特地设计有三个主驱动辊和一对可与其组合操作的惰辊，以便驱动透光文件，使得在文件上存在与文档厚度无关的相对恒定的驱动力，并且还包括 允许均匀的驾驶运动，而文件中没有任何破碎或振动，否则会扭曲并严重干扰文件的正确筛选和数字化。

公开(公告)号：US20030025947A1

公开(公告)日：2003-02-06

申请号：US09919008

申请日：2001-07-31

Inventor： Kurt E. Spears ,  Steven L. Webb

IPC: H01J003/14 ,  H04N001/04

CPC classification number: H04N1/1026 ,  H04N1/1017 ,  H04N1/1043 ,  H04N1/1048 ,  H04N2201/0406 ,  H04N2201/0434

Abstract: A scanner has an optical head that includes lenses and a photosensor array. The distance of the optical head, relative to a surface of a platen, is variable. As a result, the primary focal point for the lenses can be moved relative to a surface of the platen. The primary focal point can be continuously variable, or the primary focal point can be selected from one of multiple alternative primary focal points.

Abstract translation: 扫描器具有包括透镜和光电传感器阵列的光学头。 光学头相对于压板的表面的距离是可变的。 结果，透镜的主焦点可以相对于压板的表面移动。 主焦点可以是连续可变的，或者可以从多个替代主要焦点中的一个选择主要焦点。

公开(公告)号：US06426808B1

公开(公告)日：2002-07-30

申请号：US09186157

申请日：1998-11-05

Applicant: Shuzo Seo

Inventor： Shuzo Seo

IPC: H04N104

CPC classification number: H04N1/1008 ,  H04N1/193 ,  H04N2201/0406 ,  H04N2201/0442

Abstract: A feeding device comprises a pair of guide shafts, and a film holder which is movably supported by the guide shafts. A slide-mount, which holds a film, is attached to the film holder. Guide members are formed on side surfaces of the film holder, and are slidably engaged with the guide shafts. Each of the guide members has a first bearing member and a second bearing member. The first bearing member and the second bearing member are offset in a direction in which the guide members extend. The first bearing member is engaged with an upper surface of the guide shafts, and the second bearing member is engaged with a lower surface of the guide shafts.

Abstract translation: 一个送料装置包括一对导向轴和一个由导向轴可移动地支承的胶片保持架。 保持胶片的滑盖安装在胶片保持器上。 引导构件形成在薄膜夹持器的侧表面上，并与导向轴可滑动地接合。 每个引导构件具有第一轴承构件和第二轴承构件。 第一轴承部件和第二轴承部件沿引导部件延伸的方向偏移。 第一轴承构件与导向轴的上表面接合，第二轴承构件与导向轴的下表面接合。

公开(公告)号：US06313870B1

公开(公告)日：2001-11-06

申请号：US08800542

申请日：1997-02-18

Applicant: Masatoshi Inoue ,  Masao Sato

Inventor： Masatoshi Inoue ,  Masao Sato

IPC: H04N104

CPC classification number: H04N1/00267 ,  H04N1/0402 ,  H04N1/0405 ,  H04N1/0455 ,  H04N1/1017 ,  H04N1/12 ,  H04N2201/0406 ,  H04N2201/0408

Abstract: An image input apparatus with a main unit; a film holding adaptor, freely attachable or detachable to or from the main unit, for holding a film; a carriage for holding an illuminator for illuminating a film held in the film holding adaptor and an imaging unit for imaging the film illuminated by the illuminator; and an adaptor mount formed on the carriage and engaged with the film holding adaptor.

Abstract translation: 具有主单元的图像输入装置; 胶片保持适配器，可自由地安装或拆卸到主机上或从主机拆卸，用于保持胶片; 用于保持用于照射保持在胶片保持适配器中的胶片的照明器的滑架和用于对由照明器照亮的胶片成像的成像单元; 以及形成在滑架上并与胶片保持适配器接合的适配器支架。

公开(公告)号：US6044180A

公开(公告)日：2000-03-28

申请号：US911437

申请日：1997-08-12

Applicant: Marco Brandestini ,  Richard F. Ferraro

Inventor： Marco Brandestini ,  Richard F. Ferraro

IPC: H04N1/028 ,  H04N1/10 ,  H04N1/193 ,  H04N1/387 ,  H04N1/393 ,  H04N1/48 ,  H04N1/56

CPC classification number: H04N1/0285 ,  H04N1/02815 ,  H04N1/02865 ,  H04N1/0287 ,  H04N1/1008 ,  H04N1/3875 ,  H04N1/393 ,  H04N1/484 ,  H04N1/193 ,  H04N2201/0406

Abstract: A scanner system digitizes 35 mm transparencies or negatives, and converts the image to a format compatible with popular microcomputer systems. This scanner system can accommodate various formats, and has variable zoom, pan and window size. Color separation is accomplished by an illumination arrangement causing rapid sequential generation of red, green and blue components. A low wattage light source is used, and color balance is achieved by adjusting the respective exposure times of the three primary colors. The system has internal calibration to achieve repeatable color balance. The system implements a wide variety of color coding schemes ranging in resolution from 1 to 24 bits. An adaptive process compresses the data in order to optimize the color selection process. The illumination optics are anamorphotic for high efficiency. Mechanical and electrical interfaces are compatible with a conventional 51/4" floppy disk drive standard.

Abstract translation: 扫描仪系统将35毫米透明胶片或底片数字化，并将图像转换为与流行微电脑系统兼容的格式。 该扫描仪系统可以容纳各种格式，并具有可变缩放，平移和窗口大小。 通过照明装置实现色彩分离，导致红色，绿色和蓝色部件的快速连续生成。 使用低功率光源，通过调整三原色的相应曝光时间来实现色彩平衡。 该系统具有内部校准，可实现可重复的色彩平衡。 该系统实现了从1到24位分辨率范围内的各种颜色编码方案。 自适应过程压缩数据，以优化颜色选择过程。 照明光学器件是无变形的，用于高效率。 机械和电气接口与传统的5 + E，1/4 + EE“软盘驱动器标准兼容。

公开(公告)号：US5926289A

公开(公告)日：1999-07-20

申请号：US729073

申请日：1996-10-10

Applicant: Marco Brandestini ,  Richard A. Ferraro ,  Masashi Tazawa ,  Eisaku Maeda ,  Nobuhiro Fujinawa ,  Osamu Ikeda ,  Toshiya Aikawa

Inventor： Marco Brandestini ,  Richard A. Ferraro ,  Masashi Tazawa ,  Eisaku Maeda ,  Nobuhiro Fujinawa ,  Osamu Ikeda ,  Toshiya Aikawa

IPC: H04N1/04

CPC classification number: H04N1/0057 ,  H04N1/00588 ,  H04N1/00602 ,  H04N1/00604 ,  H04N2201/0406 ,  H04N2201/0408 ,  H04N2201/0422

Abstract: A transporting system for an image digitizer can handle both positive and negative transparent film material. The transport features accurate linear motion with high resolution in a single compact unit. For the processing of individually framed slides, an automatic eject mechanism is provided. Both manual and motor driven focus adjustments are provided. Individual images can be oriented by an angular adjustment option. A special carrier allows the system to process negatives in uncut strips. The transport can manage larger number of images using either a slide tray or roll feed attachment.

Abstract translation: 用于图像数字转换器的传送系统可以处理正和负透明膜材料。 运输在单个紧凑型单元中具有高分辨率的精确线性运动。 对于单独框架的滑块的处理，提供自动弹出机构。 提供手动和电机驱动的焦点调整。 单个图像可以通过角度调整选项定向。 专用载体允许系统处理未切割条中的负片。 运输工具可以使用滑动托盘或滚动进给附件来管理更大数量的图像。

公开(公告)号：US5898171A

公开(公告)日：1999-04-27

申请号：US906250

申请日：1997-08-05

Applicant: Charles H. McConica ,  Donald James Stavely ,  Daniel Maack Bloom

Inventor： Charles H. McConica ,  Donald James Stavely ,  Daniel Maack Bloom

IPC: H04N1/19 ,  G06T1/00 ,  H04N1/04 ,  H04N1/10 ,  H04N1/193 ,  H01J3/14

CPC classification number: H04N1/0408 ,  H04N1/0402 ,  H04N1/0423 ,  H04N1/0455 ,  H04N1/10 ,  H04N1/193 ,  H04N2201/0077 ,  H04N2201/0406 ,  H04N2201/0418

Abstract: An apparatus providing the capability to scan media at different resolutions is presented. The apparatus comprises an image area which is disposed between scanner lid and a scanner base, the lid is pivotally attached to the base to provide easy access to the image area. A light source resides within the scanner lid. Two separate light paths are provided, the first light path is reflected off opaque targets, through the lid before entering the base and onto an array of photosensitive devices. The second light path is passed through transparent media, into the base and onto the array. First and second focusing lenses are provided, each for a light path. The focusing lenses provide two separate magnifications which yield two separate resolutions.

Abstract translation: 提供了提供以不同分辨率扫描媒体的能力的装置。 该装置包括设置在扫描器盖和扫描仪基座之间的图像区域，盖子可枢转地附接到基座，以便容易地进入图像区域。 光源位于扫描仪盖内。 提供了两个独立的光路，第一光路在不透明的目标物体之前被反射，在进入基座之前穿过盖子并且到达感光装置的阵列上。 第二个光路通过透明介质，进入基座和阵列。 提供第一和第二聚焦透镜，每个用于光路。 聚焦镜头提供两个独立的放大倍数，产生两个独立的分辨率。

公开(公告)号：US5724160A

公开(公告)日：1998-03-03

申请号：US769696

申请日：1996-12-18

Applicant: Marco Brandestini ,  Richard F. Ferraro

Inventor： Marco Brandestini ,  Richard F. Ferraro

IPC: H04N1/028 ,  H04N1/10 ,  H04N1/193 ,  H04N1/387 ,  H04N1/393 ,  H04N1/48 ,  H04N1/04 ,  H04N1/191 ,  H04N1/192 ,  G02B5/10

CPC classification number: H04N1/0285 ,  H04N1/02815 ,  H04N1/02865 ,  H04N1/0287 ,  H04N1/1008 ,  H04N1/3875 ,  H04N1/393 ,  H04N1/484 ,  H04N1/193 ,  H04N2201/0406

Abstract: An optical system for scanning a transparency. The optical system includes a light source that emits a longitudinally and laterally diverging beam of light. A torodial shaped mirror is positioned to refocus the light beam along both its longitudinal and lateral axes so that it becomes a focused light beam. The inwardly converging light beam is directed onto the transparency to be scanned. A complementary light sensor is positioned to receive the illuminated beam of light formed as a consequence of the transparency scanning.

Abstract translation: 一种用于扫描透明度的光学系统。 光学系统包括发射纵向和横向发散的光束的光源。 定位反射镜的方式是将光束沿其纵向和横向的轴线重新聚焦，使其成为聚焦的光束。 向内会聚的光束被引导到待扫描的透明体上。 互补光传感器被定位成接收由于透明度扫描而形成的照明光束。

公开(公告)号：US5589953A

公开(公告)日：1996-12-31

申请号：US427230

申请日：1995-04-24

Applicant: Masashi Tazawa ,  Nobuhiro Fujinawa ,  Kumiko Matsui ,  Maki Suzuki

Inventor： Masashi Tazawa ,  Nobuhiro Fujinawa ,  Kumiko Matsui ,  Maki Suzuki

IPC: H04N1/00 ,  H04N1/193 ,  H04N1/04

CPC classification number: H04N1/00588 ,  H04N1/00567 ,  H04N1/00594 ,  H04N1/00604 ,  H04N1/00649 ,  H04N1/00681 ,  H04N1/00687 ,  H04N1/00689 ,  H04N1/007 ,  H04N1/00716 ,  H04N1/00737 ,  H04N1/00769 ,  H04N1/00782 ,  H04N1/02865 ,  H04N1/193 ,  H04N2201/0404 ,  H04N2201/0406 ,  H04N2201/0422

Abstract: An image input system includes an image input device for reading image information from a source document and a feeder for automatically inserting the source documents into the image input device. The feeder includes a loading magazine storing source documents and an adjacent discharge magazine storing source documents discharged from the image input device. The source documents travel along a transport surface within the feeder. A dividing board controls the position of the source documents within the feeder. Detectors are provided to monitor the loading operation. A method of reading image information using the image input system is also disclosed.

Abstract translation: 图像输入系统包括用于从源文档读取图像信息的图像输入装置和用于将源文档自动插入到图像输入装置中的馈线。 进料器包括一个储存源文件的装载仓和一个相邻的排放仓，存储从图像输入装置排出的原始文件。 源文件沿着进料器内的运输表面行进。 分隔板控制进纸器中源文档的位置。 提供检测器来监控装载操作。 还公开了使用图像输入系统读取图像信息的方法。