Abstract:
Expandable scanner apparatus (10) may comprise a main body (18) with a detector (26) mounted therein. A contact head (20) mounted to the main body (18) can be moved toward and away from the main body (18) between a retracted position (22') and an extended position (22). An optical system (24) operatively associated with the main body (18) and the contact head (20) focuses on the detector (26) image light (28) from an object (12) being scanned when the contact head (20) is in the extended position (22).
Abstract:
In order to make it possible to see both a film accommodated in a film carrier and a film accommodated in a sheath, a carrier holder is rotatably provided in the upper portion of a viewer main body containing an imaging optical system, a CCD and a signal processing circuit, a carrier inlet is formed in the carrier holder, and head covers are mounted on the carrier holder so as to be capable of being opened and closed. The head covers are provided with a lighting lamp. Supporting arms are mounted on both sides of the viewer main body so as to be capable of being opened and closed.
Abstract:
In a handy reader/printer apparatus for reading recorded information from a desired portion of a medium to be read and printing read information on a desired portion of a medium to be printed, the apparatus has a housing (11) having an opening (13) in a lower surface thereof and placed on the medium to be read or printed such that the desired portion of the medium can be fitted in the opening (13), a reader unit (30, 31), arranged in the housing (11), for reading the recordeed information of the desired portion of the medium to be read fitted in the opening (13) while the housing (11) is placed on the medium, a printer unit (33, 34), arrranged in the housing (11), for printing data in the desired portion of the medium to be printed fitted in the opening (13) while the housing (11) is placed on the medium, a memory (85) for storing data read by the reader unit (30, 31) upon operation of the reader unit (30, 31), and a readout unit (85) for reading out the storage data from the memory (85) as the printing data to the printer unit (33,34) upon operation of the printer unit (33, 34).
Abstract:
In a handy reader/printer apparatus for reading recorded information from a desired portion of a medium to be read and printing read information on a desired portion of a medium to be printed, the apparatus has a housing (11) having an opening (13) in a lower surface thereof and placed on the medium to be read or printed such that the desired portion of the medium can be fitted in the opening (13), a reader unit (30, 31), arranged in the housing (11), for reading the recorded information of the desired portion of the medium to be read fitted in the opening (13) while the housing (11) is placed, on the medium, a printer unit (33, 34), arranged in the housing (11), for printing data in the desired portion of the medium to be printed fitted in the opening (13) while the housing (11) is placed on the medium, a memory (85) for storing data read by the reader unit (30, 31) upon operation of the reader unit (30, 31), and a readout unit (85) for reading out the storage data from the memory (85) as the printing data to the printer unit (33, 34) upon operation of the printer unit (33, 34).
Abstract:
An enclosure that can be utilized with an image capture device for digitizing documents can include a bin having a platform panel, an aperture panel, and side support panels. The aperture panel comprises an aperture passing through it. Documents or objects may be gathered and/or stored within the bin. When a user desires to digitally capture the documents or objects, the user may turn the bin on its side so that the aperture panel is on top and the platform panel is on bottom, place a document on the platform with the document facing the aperture, place an image capture device on the aperture panel with the image capture sensor aligned with the aperture and therefore facing the document, and capture an image of the document.
Abstract:
Embodiments of scan stand systems or kits for positioning a document or other object to be imaged or scanned in relation to an imaging device are described. Also described are embodiments of systems for video conferencing/telephony/scanning and optical projection functions.
Abstract:
An image reading apparatus includes: a moving body on which a catch receiving portion is formed and which is movable in a predetermined direction; a fixing body on which a catching portion is formed to catch the catch receiving portion, and which is movable in a direction substantially orthogonal to the predetermined direction; a first position retaining portion for engaging a projected portion, formed on either one of a housing and the fixing body, with a first recessed portion formed on the other so that the fixing body can be retained in a position in which the catching portion catches the catch receiving portion; and a second position retaining portion for engaging the projected portion with a second recessed portion, formed on either the housing or the fixing body on which the first recessed portion is formed.
Abstract:
An ergonomic, compact scanner operation is achieved by providing a flatbed scanner and a sheet fed scanner in a space efficient arrangement with optimal access features for users. Documents traverse the sheet fed scanner along a path that allows inclusion of an easily accessible flat bed scanner.
Abstract:
An image capturing apparatus includes a support assembly, a holding member, and an image capturing member. The support assembly includes a base member and a support member. The support member is configured for receiving a paper printed photo. The holding member is rotatably connected to the support member. The image capturing member is mounted on a bottom surface of the holding member. When the holding member is kept in an open position, the image capturing member is activated to capture an image of the paper printed photo received in the base member.
Abstract:
Disclosed is a portable magnifier camera that can be selectively positioned into a variety of configurations. At least four distinct viewing configurations are provided: a reading mode wherein the camera rests flatly upon the viewed object; a writing mode wherein the camera rests at an angle upon the viewed object; a hand-held mode wherein the user holds the camera relative to a distant object; and an inspection mode wherein the user holds the viewed object relative to the camera. These configurations enable a user to effectively view objects of differing size and at varying distances.