公开(公告)号：US08072654B2

公开(公告)日：2011-12-06

申请号：US12624328

申请日：2009-11-23

Applicant: Francois-Marie Lefevere

Inventor： Francois-Marie Lefevere

IPC: H04N1/04

CPC classification number: H04N1/00002 ,  H04N1/00013 ,  H04N1/00031 ,  H04N1/00045 ,  H04N1/00053 ,  H04N1/00063 ,  H04N1/00087 ,  H04N1/195 ,  H04N1/19594 ,  H04N2201/0434 ,  H04N2201/0448

Abstract: Systems and methods using an orientation/position-sensitive calibration pattern for three-dimensional calibration of an imaging system, such as one used in a process for scanning documents are disclosed. The method generally includes positioning the pattern on a support, capturing images using cameras to be calibrated, each image containing at least a unique orientation and position sensitive sub-area of the pattern, determining a set of coordinate pairs of corresponding points in the image and the pattern for each image utilizing image data and pattern information, and performing optimization utilizing the sets of coordinate pairs to calibrate relative position, orientation, zoom, and/or lens distortion, etc. of each camera so as to construct a three-dimensional camera calibration model. The pattern is generally comprised of overlapping sub-areas of a minimum portion of the pattern.

Abstract translation: 公开了使用用于成像系统（例如用于扫描文档的过程中使用的成像系统）进行三维校准的定向/位置敏感校准模式的系统和方法。 该方法通常包括将图案定位在支撑上，使用要校准的照相机拍摄图像，每个图像至少包含图案的唯一取向和位置敏感子区域，确定图像中对应点的一组坐标对，以及 使用图像数据和图案信息的每个图像的图案，并且使用坐标对组来校准每个相机的相对位置，取向，变焦和/或透镜变形等，以便构造三维相机 校准模型。 该图案通常由图案的最小部分的重叠子区域组成。

公开(公告)号：US07903299B2

公开(公告)日：2011-03-08

申请号：US11954224

申请日：2007-12-12

Applicant: Jeau-Jeau Ku ,  Liang-Wen Yeh

Inventor： Jeau-Jeau Ku ,  Liang-Wen Yeh

IPC: H04N1/04

CPC classification number: H04N1/12 ,  H04N1/00909 ,  H04N1/193 ,  H04N2201/0448

Abstract: A scanner capable of selecting scanning positions includes a scanning window, a scanning module and a control processing unit. Before a sheet of documents is scanned, the control processing unit moves the scanning module to a first location to generate a first image datum, and moves the scanning module to a second location to generate a second image datum. The control processing unit compares both the image data according to differences between the first and second image data, and moves the scanning module to a scanning location for scanning the sheet of document.

Abstract translation: 能够选择扫描位置的扫描仪包括扫描窗口，扫描模块和控制处理单元。 在扫描一张文件之前，控制处理单元将扫描模块移动到第一位置以生成第一图像数据，并将扫描模块移动到第二位置以生成第二图像数据。 控制处理单元根据第一和第二图像数据之间的差异对两个图像数据进行比较，并将扫描模块移动到用于扫描文档的扫描位置。

公开(公告)号：US07869102B2

公开(公告)日：2011-01-11

申请号：US12044591

申请日：2008-03-07

Applicant: Toshimitsu Ohara ,  Kensuke Tamai

Inventor： Toshimitsu Ohara ,  Kensuke Tamai

IPC: H04N1/04

CPC classification number: H04N1/1017 ,  H04N1/193 ,  H04N2201/0081 ,  H04N2201/044 ,  H04N2201/0448 ,  H04N2201/04755

Abstract: Provided is an image reader including: a transparent original mounting plate on which an original is mounted; a support which has an appearance larger than that of the original mounting plate and supports the original mounting plate; a reading unit which optically reads the original placed on the original mounting plate; a movement unit which moves the reading unit in a predetermined direction within a readable area; and a reference location specifying plate having a positioning hole and a reference mark hole, wherein the support has a positioning protrusion within the readable area, the reference location specifying plate is positioned and fixed with respect to the support by inserting the positioning protrusion into the positioning hole, and the reading unit optically detects the location of the reference mark hole and specifies a reference location of an original reading area from the detected location of the reference mark hole.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种图像读取器，包括：安装有原件的透明原件安装板; 具有比原装安装板更大的外观的支撑体，支承原装安装板; 读取单元，其光学地读取放置在原始安装板上的原稿; 移动单元，其在可读区域内沿预定方向移动读取单元; 以及具有定位孔和基准标记孔的基准位置指定板，其中所述支撑件在所述可读区域内具有定位突起，所述基准位置指定板通过将所述定位突起插入到所述定位中而被定位并固定在所述支撑件上 并且读取单元光学地检测参考标记孔的位置，并且从参考标记孔的检测位置指定原始读取区域的参考位置。

公开(公告)号：US07755814B2

公开(公告)日：2010-07-13

申请号：US12165978

申请日：2008-07-01

Applicant: Kensuke Tamai ,  Yosuke Nakayama

Inventor： Kensuke Tamai ,  Yosuke Nakayama

IPC: H04N1/04 ,  H04N1/00 ,  G06K9/46

CPC classification number: H04N1/0473 ,  H04N1/00819 ,  H04N1/1013 ,  H04N2201/0081 ,  H04N2201/0448 ,  H04N2201/04708 ,  H04N2201/04718 ,  H04N2201/0472 ,  H04N2201/04731

Abstract: An image reading apparatus includes a reading unit, a control unit, and a pattern region. The reading unit moves a linear reading range, which is provided in a main scanning direction, in a sub-scanning direction that intersects with the main scanning direction while reading an object that faces the reading range, and generates image data on the basis of a read result. The control unit controls the reading unit. The pattern region includes a predetermined pattern that defines a reference position for specifying a reading position that is read by the reading unit. The predetermined pattern has a characteristic portion that specifies a schematic position of the predetermined pattern in the sub-scanning direction. The control unit includes a first image acquisition unit, a pattern searching unit, a second image acquisition unit, a characteristic portion searching unit, a first reprocessing instruction unit, and a second reprocessing instruction unit.

Abstract translation: 图像读取装置包括读取单元，控制单元和图案区域。 读取单元在读取面向读取范围的对象的同时沿与主扫描方向相交的副扫描方向沿主扫描方向移动线性读取范围，并且基于 读取结果。 控制单元控制读取单元。 图案区域包括限定用于指定由读取单元读取的读取位置的参考位置的预定图案。 预定图案具有指定在副扫描方向上的预定图案的示意位置的特征部分。 控制单元包括第一图像获取单元，图案搜索单元，第二图像获取单元，特征部分搜索单元，第一再处理指令单元和第二再处理指令单元。

公开(公告)号：US20100171996A1

公开(公告)日：2010-07-08

申请号：US12648236

申请日：2009-12-28

Applicant: Loi Yew Kien ,  Kalmekolan Madan Mohan Reddy

Inventor： Loi Yew Kien ,  Kalmekolan Madan Mohan Reddy

IPC: H04N1/04

CPC classification number: H04N1/107 ,  H04N1/00392 ,  H04N2201/0448

Abstract: A document reading apparatus includes a housing including a bottom surface formed with a reading opening for reading a document, position detection sections disposed on the bottom surface while interposing the reading opening therebetween to detect a position of the document reading apparatus, and foot sections each having a contact surface being in contact with the document and a detection opening formed in a part of the contact surface, the detection opening facing the position detection section on the bottom surface.

Abstract translation: 文件读取装置包括壳体，其包括形成有用于读取原稿的读取开口的底面，位于底面上的位置检测部，同时插入读取开口以检测文档读取装置的位置，以及脚部，每个脚部具有 与文件接触的接触面和形成在接触面的一部分中的检测开口，检测开口面向底面上的位置检测部。

公开(公告)号：US20100091312A1

公开(公告)日：2010-04-15

申请号：US12250004

申请日：2008-10-13

Applicant: Mark Joseph Edwards ,  Ricky Earl Robbins ,  Ronald Todd Sellers

Inventor： Mark Joseph Edwards ,  Ricky Earl Robbins ,  Ronald Todd Sellers

IPC: G06F3/12

CPC classification number: H04N1/00708 ,  G03G15/502 ,  H04N1/00681 ,  H04N1/00737 ,  H04N1/00745 ,  H04N1/00758 ,  H04N1/00769 ,  H04N1/00779 ,  H04N1/00795 ,  H04N1/00811 ,  H04N1/00816 ,  H04N1/00933 ,  H04N2201/0416 ,  H04N2201/0448 ,  H04N2201/0462 ,  H04N2201/0466

Abstract: Multiple enhancements are provided to a smart copy function of an imaging device to improve performance by making it operate in a time efficient manner. The enhancements include determining pre-positioning of the scan bar based upon the content type setting in the user interface. The smart copy function is also enhanced by determining when to implement and implementing a second pre-scan at a higher resolution when misidentification occurs. Another enhancement uses original size and edge to edge properties to determine content of the original document, which then allows optimal selection of the final copy scan and print parameters.

Abstract translation: 提供了对成像装置的智能复制功能的多种增强，以通过使其以时间有效的方式工作来提高性能。 增强包括基于用户界面中的内容类型设置确定扫描条的预定位。 智能复制功能也通过确定何时在错误识别发生时以更高的分辨率实现和实现第二次预扫描来增强。 另一个增强功能使用原始大小和边缘到边缘属性来确定原始文档的内容，然后允许最终选择最终的复印扫描和打印参数。

公开(公告)号：US07679794B2

公开(公告)日：2010-03-16

申请号：US12165903

申请日：2008-07-01

Applicant: Kensuke Tamai ,  Yosuke Nakayama

Inventor： Kensuke Tamai ,  Yosuke Nakayama

IPC: H04N1/04 ,  H04N1/40 ,  H04N1/36 ,  H04N1/32

CPC classification number: H04N1/00928 ,  H04N1/0473 ,  H04N1/1026 ,  H04N1/103 ,  H04N1/193 ,  H04N2201/0448 ,  H04N2201/04703 ,  H04N2201/0472 ,  H04N2201/04731 ,  H04N2201/04755 ,  H04N2201/04791 ,  H04N2201/04793

Abstract: An image scanning apparatus includes a scanning section which scans an object opposite to a linear scanning area along a main scanning direction while moving the scanning area along a subscanning direction intersecting the main scanning direction. The scanning section generates image data on the basis of the result of the scanning. A control unit of the scanning section includes a first image acquiring section that acquires first image data by making the scanning section execute scanning at a first subscanning resolution. The control unit also has a pattern searching section that searches the first image data for the image of the predetermined pattern. A second image acquiring section of the control unit acquires second image data in such a manner that when the image of the predetermined pattern is not detected by the pattern searching section.

Abstract translation: 一种图像扫描装置包括扫描部，沿着与主扫描方向交叉的副扫描方向移动扫描区域，沿着主扫描方向扫描与线性扫描区域相反的物体。 扫描部根据扫描结果生成图像数据。 扫描部的控制部包括第一图像获取部，其通过使扫描部以第一副扫描分辨率进行扫描而获取第一图像数据。 控制单元还具有图案搜索部分，用于搜索第一图像数据以获得预定图案的图像。 控制单元的第二图像获取部分以图案搜索部分未检测到预定图案的图像的方式获取第二图像数据。

公开(公告)号：US07623274B1

公开(公告)日：2009-11-24

申请号：US11020388

申请日：2004-12-22

Applicant: Francois-Marie Lefevere

Inventor： Francois-Marie Lefevere

IPC: H04N1/04 ,  H04N1/00

CPC classification number: H04N1/00002 ,  H04N1/00013 ,  H04N1/00031 ,  H04N1/00045 ,  H04N1/00053 ,  H04N1/00063 ,  H04N1/00087 ,  H04N1/195 ,  H04N1/19594 ,  H04N2201/0434 ,  H04N2201/0448

Abstract: Systems and methods using an orientation/position-sensitive calibration pattern for three-dimensional calibration of an imaging system, such as one used in a process for scanning documents are disclosed. The method generally includes positioning the pattern on a support, capturing images using cameras to be calibrated, each image containing at least a unique orientation and position sensitive sub-area of the pattern, determining a set of coordinate pairs of corresponding points in the image and the pattern for each image utilizing image data and pattern information, and performing optimization utilizing the sets of coordinate pairs to calibrate relative position, orientation, zoom, and/or lens distortion, etc. of each camera so as to construct a three-dimensional camera calibration model. The pattern is generally comprised of overlapping sub-areas of a minimum portion of the pattern.

Abstract translation: 公开了使用用于成像系统（例如用于扫描文档的过程中使用的成像系统）进行三维校准的定向/位置敏感校准模式的系统和方法。 该方法通常包括将图案定位在支撑上，使用要校准的照相机拍摄图像，每个图像至少包含图案的唯一取向和位置敏感子区域，确定图像中对应点的一组坐标对，以及 使用图像数据和图案信息的每个图像的图案，并且使用坐标对组来校准每个相机的相对位置，取向，变焦和/或透镜变形等，以便构造三维相机 校准模型。 该图案通常由图案的最小部分的重叠子区域组成。

公开(公告)号：US20090219587A1

公开(公告)日：2009-09-03

申请号：US12388704

申请日：2009-02-19

Applicant: Li-Kui Weng ,  Xiao-Bing Zhan

Inventor： Li-Kui Weng ,  Xiao-Bing Zhan

IPC: H04N1/047

CPC classification number: H04N1/1017 ,  H04N1/00002 ,  H04N1/00702 ,  H04N2201/0448

Abstract: A scanner including a casing, a scanning platform, a scanning module and a positioning plate is provided. The scanning platform is embedded in the casing and exposes a surface to carry a to-be-scanned document. The scanning module is disposed under the scanning platform. The positioning plate disposed on an inner wall of the casing is adjacent to a top side of the scanning platform. The scanning module is for capturing images of the positioning plate and the inner wall and for identifying the image corresponding to one x-axis side of the positioning plate. The scanner defines a scanning start line according to the image corresponding to the x-axis side. The scanning module is moved from the scanning start line along a y-axis direction and captures an image of the to-be-scanned document. The x-axis side and the scanning start line are perpendicular to the y-axis direction perpendicular to the top side.

Abstract translation: 提供了包括壳体，扫描平台，扫描模块和定位板的扫描仪。 扫描平台嵌入在外壳中并露出表面以携带要扫描的文档。 扫描模块设置在扫描平台下。 设置在壳体的内壁上的定位板与扫描平台的顶侧相邻。 扫描模块用于捕获定位板和内壁的图像，并用于识别对应于定位板的一个x轴侧的图像。 扫描仪根据与x轴侧对应的图像来定义扫描起始线。 扫描模块沿着y轴方向从扫描起始线移动并捕获被扫描文档的图像。 x轴侧和扫描起始线垂直于垂直于顶侧的y轴方向。

公开(公告)号：US07542180B2

公开(公告)日：2009-06-02

申请号：US10876918

申请日：2004-06-25

Applicant: Noboru Aoyama

Inventor： Noboru Aoyama

IPC: H04N1/04 ,  H04N1/46

CPC classification number: H04N1/00045 ,  H04N1/00053 ,  H04N1/00063 ,  H04N1/00087 ,  H04N1/12 ,  H04N1/193 ,  H04N2201/0442 ,  H04N2201/0448 ,  H04N2201/0458

Abstract: The invention provides an adjustment jig provided with a pattern for adjusting the direction of a reading line of a scanner which reads a target image line by line, which comprises a holder section for holding the scanner, a first pattern provided adjacent to a target reading line to be read by the scanner when the reading line direction of the scanner held is correctly adjusted, and a second pattern provided adjacent to the target reading line on the side opposite to the first pattern with the target reading line positioned therebetween, the second pattern being different from the first pattern in the brightness of at least one of hues which can be read by the scanner or in the width thereof in the reading line direction.

Abstract translation: 本发明提供了一种调节夹具，其具有用于调整扫描器的读取线的方向的图案，扫描仪的读取线逐行读取目标图像，该扫描器包括用于保持扫描仪的保持器部分，邻近目标读取线设置的第一图案 当扫描仪的读取线方向被正确调整时被扫描器读取，并且在与第一图案相对的一侧与目标读取线相邻设置的第二图案，其中目标读取线位于其间，第二图案是 与扫描仪可以读取的色调中的至少一个或读取线方向的宽度中的至少一个色调的亮度不同。