公开(公告)号：US08310737B2

公开(公告)日：2012-11-13

申请号：US12544408

申请日：2009-08-20

Applicant: Yasuhiro Nagao ,  Hideki Sawada ,  Hiromi Ogata ,  Yasuyuki Aritaki ,  Hiroyuki Tajiri ,  Hiroki Kawai

Inventor： Yasuhiro Nagao ,  Hideki Sawada ,  Hiromi Ogata ,  Yasuyuki Aritaki ,  Hiroyuki Tajiri ,  Hiroki Kawai

IPC: H04N1/04

CPC classification number: H04N1/00846 ,  H04N1/02815 ,  H04N1/02835 ,  H04N1/0311 ,  H04N1/0312 ,  H04N1/0315 ,  H04N1/191 ,  H04N1/484 ,  H04N2201/03112 ,  H04N2201/03125 ,  H04N2201/03129 ,  H04N2201/03141 ,  H04N2201/03145

Abstract: An image reading apparatus of the present invention includes a first light source, a first light guide, a second light source, a second light guide, light receiving elements and a lens unit. The first light source emits first light. The first light guide directs the first light from the first light source toward an image-carrying object as first linear light extending in a primary scanning direction. The second light source emits second light of a wavelength different from that of the first light. The second light guide directs the second light from the second light source toward the image-carrying object as second linear light extending in the primary scanning direction. The light receiving elements are arranged in the primary scanning direction. The first and second linear lights are reflected by the image-carrying object, and the reflected lights are guided by the lens unit toward the light receiving elements.

Abstract translation: 本发明的图像读取装置包括第一光源，第一光导，第二光源，第二光导，光接收元件和透镜单元。 第一个光源发出第一个光。 第一光导将来自第一光源的第一光导向作为沿主扫描方向延伸的第一线状光的图像载体。 第二光源发射与第一光不同的波长的第二光。 第二光导将来自第二光源的第二光引导到作为沿主扫描方向延伸的第二线状光的图像载体。 光接收元件沿主扫描方向排列。 第一和第二线性光被图像携带对象反射，并且反射光被透镜单元引导到光接收元件。

公开(公告)号：US08297822B2

公开(公告)日：2012-10-30

申请号：US13095250

申请日：2011-04-27

Applicant: Dong Hun Lee ,  Gyung Mo Tahk ,  Hyun Surk Kim ,  Kyung Rok Kim

Inventor： Dong Hun Lee ,  Gyung Mo Tahk ,  Hyun Surk Kim ,  Kyung Rok Kim

IPC: F21V7/04 ,  G02B6/10

CPC classification number: H04N1/02815 ,  G02B3/06 ,  G02B7/02 ,  H04N1/0282 ,  H04N1/02835 ,  H04N1/0313 ,  H04N1/1017 ,  H04N2201/03112 ,  H04N2201/03129 ,  H04N2201/03133 ,  H04N2201/03137

Abstract: A scanner module and an image scanning apparatus employ an illuminator that includes at least one light emitting diode, a light guide to change the direction of the light from the light emitting diode, and a light source holder to which the light emitting diode is mounted, the light source holder being positioned in relation to the light guide such that the light source holder covers an incidence face of the light guide, on which the light from the light source is incident, the surface of light source holder facing the incidence face reflecting light incident thereupon. The reflection of light by the light source holder reduces the possibility of leakage of light, and can enhance luminous intensity of light of the illuminator.

Abstract translation: 扫描器模块和图像扫描装置采用照明器，该照明器包括至少一个发光二极管，用于改变来自发光二极管的光的方向的光导，以及安装有发光二极管的光源保持器， 光源保持器相对于光导定位，使得光源保持器覆盖光源的入射面，来自光源的光入射在其上，光源保持器的面对入射面的表面反射光 事件随之而来 由光源支架反射的光降低了光的泄漏的可能性，并且可以增强照明器的光的发光强度。

公开(公告)号：US07884976B2

公开(公告)日：2011-02-08

申请号：US12261520

申请日：2008-10-30

Applicant: Tadashi Minobe ,  Hiroyuki Kawano ,  Izumi Mikami ,  Takafumi Endo

Inventor： Tadashi Minobe ,  Hiroyuki Kawano ,  Izumi Mikami ,  Takafumi Endo

IPC: H04N1/04 ,  H04N1/46

CPC classification number: H04N1/0318 ,  H04N1/02815 ,  H04N1/02835 ,  H04N1/1017 ,  H04N1/193 ,  H04N2201/03112 ,  H04N2201/03129 ,  H04N2201/03137 ,  H04N2201/03145

Abstract: An image sensing apparatus having a large depth of focus (DOF) and being compact in size is provided. The image sensing apparatus includes a plurality of light sources that shines light beams on an illumination portion of a document; a first mirror that receives incident light scattered by reflection from the document, to reflect the scattered light in the secondary scan direction; a plurality of first concaved aspheric mirrors that collimates light beams from the first mirror, to reflect therefrom the collimated light beams as substantially collimated light fluxes; an aperture mirror that reflects therefrom the light beams from the respective first aspheric mirrors, through apertures each having a light-shielded portion formed therearound and selectively passing the light beams therethrough; a plurality of second concaved aspheric mirrors that receives the light beams incident from the respective aperture mirror, to reflect the incident light beams as converging light beams; a second mirror that reflects the light beams in a direction perpendicular to the surface of the document, disposed on a path of the light beams to be converged by means of the second aspheric mirrors; a plurality of light receivers each having a light-receiving area that receives the light beams from the second mirrors, to form images according to the light beams from the respective apertures; and a casing where the first and second aspheric mirrors are disposed on a first side of the casing in the secondary scan direction, and the aperture mirror is disposed on a second side thereof in the secondary scan direction.

Abstract translation: 提供了具有较大焦距（DOF）并且尺寸紧凑的图像感测装置。 图像感测装置包括将光束照射在文件的照明部分上的多个光源; 第一反射镜，其接收从原稿反射散射​​的入射光，以反射二次扫描方向上的散射光; 多个第一凹入非球面镜，其准直来自第一反射镜的光束，从而将准直光束反射为基本上准直的光束; 一个孔径反射镜，从其反射来自各个第一非球面反射镜的光束，通过各孔具有形成在其周围的光屏蔽部分，并选择性地使光束通过其中; 多个第二凹面非球面镜，其接收从相应孔径镜入射的光束，以将入射光束反射为会聚光束; 第二反射镜，其在垂直于文件表面的方向上反射光束，设置在通过第二非球面镜聚焦的光束的路径上; 多个光接收器，每个光接收器具有接收来自第二反射镜的光束的光接收区域，以根据来自各孔的光束形成图像; 以及壳体，其中所述第一和第二非球面镜在所述副扫描方向上设置在所述壳体的第一侧上，并且所述孔径反射镜被设置在所述副扫描方向的第二侧上。

公开(公告)号：US07812304B2

公开(公告)日：2010-10-12

申请号：US11920302

申请日：2006-04-28

Applicant: Makoto Ikeda ,  Hiroyuki Nemoto ,  Takashi Kishimoto ,  Takeshi Ishimaru ,  Hirohiko Iwase ,  Hidemitsu Takeuchi ,  Tomihisa Saito

Inventor： Makoto Ikeda ,  Hiroyuki Nemoto ,  Takashi Kishimoto ,  Takeshi Ishimaru ,  Hirohiko Iwase ,  Hidemitsu Takeuchi ,  Tomihisa Saito

IPC: G01J1/34

CPC classification number: G03B27/54 ,  G02B6/0036 ,  G02B6/0038 ,  H04N1/02815 ,  H04N1/02835 ,  H04N1/02885 ,  H04N1/0289 ,  H04N1/0318 ,  H04N2201/02487 ,  H04N2201/03112 ,  H04N2201/03125 ,  H04N2201/03129 ,  H04N2201/03141 ,  H04N2201/03145 ,  H04N2201/03183

Abstract: A rod-shaped light guide which does not cause unevenness in color at the portion near an incident face is produced by injection-molding transparent resin such as acryl and its surfaces include a light-emitting surface, a bottom face, left and right sides and end faces. One end face opposes a light emitting unit, and light scattering patterns for scattering light incident from the end face are formed on the bottom face. The light scattering patterns are different in shape between a portion near the end face as the incident face and a portion away from the end face. The light scattering patterns formed at the portion near the incident face are composed of a large number of fine hemispherical concaves, whereas the light scattering patterns at the portion away from the incident face are composed of triangular grooves or half cylindrical grooves, and the axial direction of these triangular grooves or half cylindrical grooves coincides with the width direction (sub-scanning direction) of the bottom face on which the patterns are formed.

Abstract translation: 在入射面附近部分不会引起颜色不均的棒状导光体是通过注射成型的透明树脂如丙烯酸而形成的，其表面包括发光面，底面，左右两侧， 端面。 一个端面与发光单元相对，并且在底面上形成用于散射从端面入射的光的光散射图案。 光散射图案在作为入射面的端面附近的部分与远离端面的部分之间的形状不同。 在入射面附近形成的光散射图案由大量的细半球形凹部构成，而远离入射面的部分的光散射图案由三角形槽或半圆柱形槽构成，轴向方向 这些三角形槽或半圆柱形槽与形成图案的底面的宽度方向（副扫描方向）重合。

公开(公告)号：US07591576B2

公开(公告)日：2009-09-22

申请号：US11718650

申请日：2005-11-02

Applicant: Tatsuki Okamoto ,  Akira Ota

Inventor： Tatsuki Okamoto ,  Akira Ota

IPC: F21V5/00

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成线形光束，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：US20090218525A1

公开(公告)日：2009-09-03

申请号：US11920302

申请日：2006-04-28

Applicant: Makoto Ikeda ,  Hiroyuki Nemoto ,  Takashi Kishimoto ,  Takeshi Ishimaru ,  Hirohiko Iwase ,  Hidemitsu Takeuchi ,  Tomihisa Saito

Inventor： Makoto Ikeda ,  Hiroyuki Nemoto ,  Takashi Kishimoto ,  Takeshi Ishimaru ,  Hirohiko Iwase ,  Hidemitsu Takeuchi ,  Tomihisa Saito

IPC: H04N1/04 ,  F21V8/00

CPC classification number: G03B27/54 ,  G02B6/0036 ,  G02B6/0038 ,  H04N1/02815 ,  H04N1/02835 ,  H04N1/02885 ,  H04N1/0289 ,  H04N1/0318 ,  H04N2201/02487 ,  H04N2201/03112 ,  H04N2201/03125 ,  H04N2201/03129 ,  H04N2201/03141 ,  H04N2201/03145 ,  H04N2201/03183

Abstract: A rod-shaped light guide which does not cause unevenness in color at the portion near an incident face is produced by injection-molding transparent resin such as acryl and its surfaces include a light-emitting surface, a bottom face, left and right sides and end faces. One end face opposes a light emitting unit, and light scattering patterns for scattering light incident from the end face are formed on the bottom face. The light scattering patterns are different in shape between a portion near the end face as the incident face and a portion away from the end face. The light scattering patterns formed at the portion near the incident face are composed of a large number of fine hemispherical concaves, whereas the light scattering patterns at the portion away from the incident face are composed of triangular grooves or half cylindrical grooves, and the axial direction of these triangular grooves or half cylindrical grooves is equal to coincides with the width direction (sub-scanning direction) of the bottom face on which the patterns are formed.

Abstract translation: 在入射面附近部分不会引起颜色不均的棒状导光体是通过注射成型的透明树脂如丙烯酸而形成的，其表面包括发光面，底面，左右两侧， 端面。 一个端面与发光单元相对，并且在底面上形成用于散射从端面入射的光的光散射图案。 光散射图案在作为入射面的端面附近的部分和远离端面的部分之间的形状不同。 在入射面附近形成的光散射图案由大量的细半球形凹部构成，而远离入射面的部分的光散射图案由三角形槽或半圆柱形槽构成，轴向方向 这些三角形槽或半圆柱形槽的长度方向与形成有图案的底面的宽度方向（副扫描方向）一致。

公开(公告)号：US20090136193A1

公开(公告)日：2009-05-28

申请号：US12324270

申请日：2008-11-26

Applicant: Yasuhiro NAGAO

Inventor： Yasuhiro NAGAO

IPC: G02B6/10 ,  G02B7/02

CPC classification number: H04N1/0318 ,  H04N2201/02431 ,  H04N2201/02435 ,  H04N2201/02443 ,  H04N2201/02449 ,  H04N2201/02458 ,  H04N2201/02462 ,  H04N2201/0247 ,  H04N2201/02481 ,  H04N2201/03112 ,  H04N2201/0312 ,  H04N2201/03125 ,  H04N2201/03129 ,  H04N2201/03141 ,  H04N2201/03145 ,  H04N2201/04798

Abstract: An optical component structure includes an elongate optical component, a support member to which the optical component is fixed, and an adhesive for bonding the optical component to the support member. The optical component is provided with a contacting portion and a bonding portion different in position from the contacting portion. The contacting portion is brought into direct contact with the support member in a direction perpendicular to the longitudinal direction of the optical component. The adhesive is applied to the bonding portion, but not to the contacting portion. Examples of the optical component include a linear light source unit and a lens unit used in an image sensor module.

Abstract translation: 光学部件结构包括细长光学部件，固定有光学部件的支撑部件和用于将光学部件粘合到支撑部件的粘合剂。 光学部件设置有接触部分和与接触部分不同位置的接合部分。 接触部分在与光学部件的纵向方向垂直的方向上与支撑部件直接接触。 将粘合剂施加到接合部分，而不是接触部分。 光学部件的实例包括在图像传感器模块中使用的线性光源单元和透镜单元。

公开(公告)号：US07508554B2

公开(公告)日：2009-03-24

申请号：US10478216

申请日：2002-03-29

Applicant: Noriyuki Tomita ,  Hiroshi Itoh

Inventor： Noriyuki Tomita ,  Hiroshi Itoh

IPC: H04N1/04

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 (11a and 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：US20090034285A1

公开(公告)日：2009-02-05

申请号：US12183691

申请日：2008-07-31

Applicant: Dong Hun LEE ,  Gyung Mo Tahk ,  Hyun Surk Kim ,  Kyung Rok Kim

Inventor： Dong Hun LEE ,  Gyung Mo Tahk ,  Hyun Surk Kim ,  Kyung Rok Kim

IPC: F21V8/00

CPC classification number: H04N1/02815 ,  G02B3/06 ,  G02B7/02 ,  H04N1/0282 ,  H04N1/02835 ,  H04N1/0313 ,  H04N1/1017 ,  H04N2201/03112 ,  H04N2201/03129 ,  H04N2201/03133 ,  H04N2201/03137

Abstract: A scanner module and an image scanning apparatus employ an illuminator that includes at least one light emitting diode, a light guide to change the direction of the light from the light emitting diode, and a light source holder to which the light emitting diode is mounted, the light source holder being positioned in relation to the light guide such that the light source holder covers an incidence face of the light guide, on which the light from the light source is incident, the surface of light source holder facing the incidence face reflecting light incident thereupon. The reflection of light by the light source holder reduces the possibility of leakage of light, and can enhance luminous intensity of light of the illuminator.

Abstract translation: 扫描器模块和图像扫描装置采用照明器，该照明器包括至少一个发光二极管，用于改变来自发光二极管的光的方向的光导，以及安装有发光二极管的光源保持器， 光源保持器相对于光导定位，使得光源保持器覆盖光源的入射面，来自光源的光入射在其上，光源保持器的面对入射面的表面反射光 事件随之而来 由光源支架反射的光降低了光的泄漏的可能性，并且可以增强照明器的光的发光强度。

公开(公告)号：US07085023B2

公开(公告)日：2006-08-01

申请号：US10958410

申请日：2004-10-06

Applicant: Tatsuki Okamoto ,  Yukio Sato ,  Hiroyuki Kawano ,  Atsuhiro Sono ,  Hironobu Arimoto ,  Toshio Matsumoto ,  Akira Ota

Inventor： Tatsuki Okamoto ,  Yukio Sato ,  Hiroyuki Kawano ,  Atsuhiro Sono ,  Hironobu Arimoto ,  Toshio Matsumoto ,  Akira Ota

IPC: H04N1/40

CPC classification number: H04N1/192 ,  G02B6/0001 ,  G02B6/4298 ,  H04N1/02815 ,  H04N1/02835 ,  H04N1/0285 ,  H04N1/02855 ,  H04N1/02865 ,  H04N1/0318 ,  H04N1/1215 ,  H04N2201/03104 ,  H04N2201/03112 ,  H04N2201/03116 ,  H04N2201/0312 ,  H04N2201/03125 ,  H04N2201/03129 ,  H04N2201/03141 ,  H04N2201/03145

Abstract: There is provided such a shape of a light-guiding body that can guide light emitted from a LED while reflecting such light under conditions which satisfy total reflection as much as possible within the light-guiding body, to thereby improve the light intensity on the surface of a document in the shorter axial direction (i.e., the sub-scanning direction), and also, the light-guiding body has such an optimized shape of a light-incoming face that makes it possible to control the angle of light fluxes in the longer axial direction (i.e., the main scanning direction) to thereby illuminate the surface of the document with light having an uniform intensity distribution. Further, a reflecting member is provided at a position opposite the light outgoing face of the light-guiding body so as to improve the efficiency of illuminating an objective image-reading region on the surface of the document.

Abstract translation: 提供这样的导光体的形状，其能够引导从LED发射的光，同时在导光体内尽可能多地满足全反射的条件下反射这种光，从而提高表面上的光强度 （即副扫描方向）的原稿的形状，以及导光体具有这样的优化的入射面形状，能够控制光入射面的光束角度 较长的轴向（即主扫描方向），从而以均匀的强度分布的光照射文件的表面。 此外，反射构件设置在与导光体的光出射面相对的位置，以提高照射文件表面上的目标图像读取区域的效率。