Abstract:
Bei dem Verfahren nach der Erfindung wird zunächst anhand von Informationen, die im auszuwertenden Objekt enthalten sind die Richtung der nachfolgenden Abtastung festgelegt. Anschließend wird das zur Datenaufnahme dienende Detektorarray so gedreht, daß seine Detektorzeilen senkrecht zu dieser Abtastrichtung stehen. Diese Wahl der Abtastrichtung kann automatisch oder interaktiv erfolgen. Zur eigentlichen Datenaufnahme wird das Objekt in der festgelegten Abtastrichtung streifenförmig über das feststehende Detektorarray bewegt. Die dabei vom Detektorarray erzeugten Signale werden in einem nachgeschalteten Rechner ausgewertet.
Abstract:
An image scanning and reading apparatus comprises a transparent drum (1) fro supporting a plurality of originals (2, 2′) and calibration reference portions (3, 3′) serving as references in reading the respective originals. A scanning head (5) is provided for scanning the rotating drum and an arithmetic unit (21) has a memory (20) for storing the positions of the calibration reference portions or the drum. The position of the calibration reference portions is stored prior to the reading of the originals and, when the scanning is started, the scanning head is moved to the stored position of a first calibration reference portion, the calibration is effected and the corresponding original is read taking the calibration data into account. The scanning of each successive original is similarly preceded by re-calibration using the corresponding reference portion, each calibration operation taking place while the drum is still rotating.
Abstract:
According to this invention, there is provided a technique of switching a background without increasing the size of an overall apparatus. There is provided an image reading apparatus characterized by including a first reading sensor provided in a first reading unit and configured to read one surface of the sheet moving along a conveyance path, a second reading sensor provided in a second reading unit provided to face the first reading sensor via the conveyance path and configured to read an image on the other surface of the sheet, a first background portion serving as a reading background of the first reading sensor, a second background portion serving as a reading background of the second reading sensor, and a moving portion configured to integrally move the first reading sensor and the second background portion along the conveyance path, wherein the first reading unit includes a sensor case in which the first reading sensor is provided, and the sensor case is fixed to the apparatus main body.
Abstract:
An image reading apparatus for reading a document has an image sensor unit, which is moved along a platen glass (107,109) in a sub-scanning direction, mounting a LED, a light guide and a sensor. A white reference panel (132) for use of shading correction is provided on the platen glass on the side thereof opposite to the image sensor unit. Light shield plates (131) are provided on the platen glass on the side facing the image sensor unit along both sides of the white reference panel.
Abstract:
A method and apparatus of image reading includes a reader, a contact glass, a reference, and a carrier. The reader is immovably mounted and reads one side of an original document being conveyed at a reading position. The contact glass includes a surface contacting the original document. The reference is placed at a side of the contact glass opposite to the surface and movable in an area including the reading position and a standby position. The reference includes a surface facing the reader and having a predetermined color for providing shading data used for a shading correction. The carrier moves the reference to the reading position. The reader obtains the shading data by reading the predetermined color on the surface of the reference at the reading position.
Abstract:
A compact structure and rapid method for calibrating a document scanner provides for a substantially cylindrical calibration casing having a central axis and an outer surface, with a brightness calibration section of the outer surface encompassing a portion of the circumference of the outer surface, a document width detection segment encompassing a second portion of the circumference of the outer surface, and a document backer element encompassing a third segment of the circumference of the outer surface of the casing. A driver selectively positions the casing in different rotational positions in which the different segments of the outer surface of the cylinder face the optical element of the scanner.
Abstract:
A system and method are disclosed which provide a look-down digital imaging device 300 capable of scanning a calibration area 314 included within such look-down digital imaging device to capture image data for the calibration area and calibrate itself based on analysis of such captured image data. More specifically, a preferred embodiment includes a calibration area that is integrated internally within the look-down digital imaging device. When performing calibration in such a preferred embodiment, the scan head 304 of the look-down digital imaging device is operable to align itself with the calibration area to allow for a scan of the calibration area (i.e., the capture of digital image data of the calibration area). In one embodiment, a look-down digital imaging device does not achieve a focused scan of the calibration area, but is capable of utilizing captured unfocused digital imaging data for calibration. In a preferred embodiment, a look-down digital imaging device achieves a focused scan of the calibration area, thereby enabling a further accurate calibration. More specifically, a preferred embodiment folds the optical path of the reflected light 322 A from the calibration area in order to have the optical path of such calibration area accurately mimic the optical path of an original to be scanned, thereby allowing for focused calibration to be achieved.