公开(公告)号：US06951375B2

公开(公告)日：2005-10-04

申请号：US10441713

申请日：2003-05-20

Applicant: David L. Patton ,  Loretta E. Allen ,  Dale F. McIntyre ,  Steven S. Chapman ,  Jacob L. Pietruszewski

Inventor： David L. Patton ,  Loretta E. Allen ,  Dale F. McIntyre ,  Steven S. Chapman ,  Jacob L. Pietruszewski

IPC: B41J3/28 ,  G05D1/02 ,  H04N1/10 ,  H04N1/207 ,  B41J29/38

CPC classification number: G05D1/0274 ,  B41J3/28 ,  G05D1/0236 ,  G05D1/0272 ,  G05D2201/0214 ,  H04N1/10 ,  H04N1/207 ,  H04N2201/0438 ,  H04N2201/0464

Abstract: A method and apparatus for printing an image on a large surface area or walkway provides for imagewise marking of the surface with a color marking solution, to form a visible image on the surface during an image recording mode of a marking engine. The marking engine includes a scanner and the marking engine moves along the surface and operates the scanner to sense a crude image upon the surface and generates data signals representing the crude image or boundaries defined by the crude image scanned. In response to data signals the marking engine is operated to print an enhanced image of the crude image and/or to color the crude image so that the printing overlies the crude image.

Abstract translation: 用于在大表面区域或人行道上打印图像的方法和装置提供用彩色标记溶液对表面进行图像标记，以在标记引擎的图像记录模式期间在表面上形成可见图像。 标记引擎包括扫描仪，并且标记引擎沿着表面移动并操作扫描器以感测表面上的粗糙图像，并且生成表示由所扫描的粗糙图像限定的粗图像或边界的数据信号。 响应于数据信号，标记引擎被操作以打印粗图像的增强图像和/或使粗图像着色，使得打印覆盖粗图像。

公开(公告)号：US20050104901A1

公开(公告)日：2005-05-19

申请号：US11009974

申请日：2004-12-11

Applicant: Zhengyou Zhang ,  Li-wei He

Inventor： Zhengyou Zhang ,  Li-wei He

IPC: G09G5/00 ,  H01L27/00 ,  H04N1/04 ,  H04N1/195

CPC classification number: H04N1/04 ,  H04N1/195 ,  H04N1/19594 ,  H04N2201/0414 ,  H04N2201/0424 ,  H04N2201/0426 ,  H04N2201/0438

Abstract: This invention is directed toward a system and method for scanning a scene or object such as a whiteboard, paper document or similar item. More specifically, the invention is directed toward a system and method for obtaining a high-resolution image of a whiteboard or other object with a low-resolution camera. The system and method of the invention captures either a set of snapshots with overlap or a continuous video sequence, and then stitches them automatically into a single high-resolution image. The stitched image can finally be exported to other image processing systems and methods for further enhancement.

公开(公告)号：US20040263646A1

公开(公告)日：2004-12-30

申请号：US10602187

申请日：2003-06-24

Applicant: Microsoft Corporation

Inventor： Ross Cutler

IPC: H04N005/262 ,  H04N005/225

CPC classification number: H04N1/19594 ,  H04N5/2251 ,  H04N5/2254 ,  H04N5/2259 ,  H04N2201/0438

Abstract: A whiteboard view camera, which in one embodiment is mounted on a boom, which is fixed above the whiteboard. However, the whiteboard view camera can also be wall or table mounted. The whiteboard view camera differs from an ordinary camera by allowing the lens to tilt with respect to the sensor plane, and shift with respect to the central ray. When the tilt angle null is zero, then the resolution of whiteboard is uniform (e.g., the top and bottom of the whiteboard have the same resolution). In addition, the focus plane is equal to the whiteboard plane, so depth of field issues are not a problem (e.g., a large aperture can be used). Hence, no image noise is introduced. A key contribution of the whiteboard view camera configuration according to the invention is the use of a view camera to capture whiteboard images at uniform resolutions. One embodiment of the whiteboard view camera employs a microphone array of the invention and uses a computer to optimize the image data and audio signals.

Abstract translation: 一种白板摄像机，其在一个实施例中安装在固定在白板上方的吊杆上。 但是，白板摄像头也可以是墙壁或桌面安装。 通过允许透镜相对于传感器平面倾斜并且相对于中心光线移动，白板观察照相机与普通照相机不同。 当倾斜角α为零时，白板的分辨率是均匀的（例如，白板的顶部和底部具有相同的分辨率）。 此外，焦平面等于白板平面，因此景深问题不是问题（例如，可以使用大的光圈）。 因此，不会引入图像噪声。 根据本发明的白板观察照相机配置的关键贡献是使用观看照相机以均匀分辨率捕获白板图像。 白板摄像机的一个实施例采用本发明的麦克风阵列，并使用计算机来优化图像数据和音频信号。

公开(公告)号：US06802611B2

公开(公告)日：2004-10-12

申请号：US10277409

申请日：2002-10-22

Applicant: Simon C. Chu ,  William J. Piazza ,  David B. Rhoades

Inventor： Simon C. Chu ,  William J. Piazza ,  David B. Rhoades

IPC: G03B2126

CPC classification number: H04N1/19594 ,  H04N1/00283 ,  H04N1/195 ,  H04N2201/0438

Abstract: A system and method for presenting and capturing images on a presentation board are described. More particularly, embodiments of the present invention provide a projector adapted to display one or more images onto a surface and a camera adapted to capture the one or more images from the surface. Also provided is an interface electronics coupled to the projector and to the camera. The interface electronics is adapted to feed the projector with the one or more images and adapted to process the one or more images from the camera. Also a user can control the presentation system by modifying the one or more images on the surface.

公开(公告)号：US20040108380A1

公开(公告)日：2004-06-10

申请号：US10605652

申请日：2003-10-15

Inventor： Jen-Shou Tseng ,  Shih-Zheng Kuo ,  Chang-Lun Chiang

IPC: G06K007/10 ,  G06K007/14

CPC classification number: H04N1/00267 ,  H04N1/00249 ,  H04N1/1017 ,  H04N1/193 ,  H04N2201/0438

Abstract: An optical scanner suitable for scanning a vertical object. The optical scanner has a scanning body, a focusing device and a scanning module. The scanning body has a transparent window, the focusing device has an arm, a reflective mirror and a lens. One end of the arm is coupled to the scanning body, and the reflecting mirror and the lens are disposed on the arm. The scanning module is disposed in the scanning body with a shell, a lens and an optical sensor. The shell has a light cone opening, and the lens and optical sensor are disposed within the shell. The image of the vertical object is focused by the focusing device on the transparent window, incident to the scanning module via the light cone opening, and refracted by the lens to form an image on the optical sensor.

Abstract translation: 适用于扫描垂直物体的光学扫描仪。 光学扫描器具有扫描体，聚焦装置和扫描模块。 扫描体具有透明窗口，聚焦装置具有臂，反射镜和透镜。 臂的一端连接到扫描体，并且反射镜和透镜设置在臂上。 扫描模块设置在具有外壳，透镜和光学传感器的扫描体中。 壳体具有光锥开口，透镜和光学传感器设置在壳体内。 垂直物体的图像被聚焦装置聚焦在透明窗口上，经由光锥开口入射到扫描模块，并由透镜折射以在光学传感器上形成图像。

公开(公告)号：US20040021790A1

公开(公告)日：2004-02-05

申请号：US10449352

申请日：2003-05-30

Inventor： Soichiro Iga

IPC: H04N005/222

CPC classification number: H04N1/04 ,  H04N2201/0438

Abstract: The image is rendered on a conventional image writing surface such as a whiteboard or a portable writing pad device. The image is captured by a scanner or a CCD camera, and the digitized image data is analyzed for automatically generating separate image objects such as text areas, picture areas and so on. These image objects are now displayed for the user to edit information. For example, the user defines relational links between images and or image objects. Based upon the edited information, a document is generated for later retrieval and information dissemination.

Abstract translation: 图像在诸如白板或便携式书写垫装置的常规图像书写表面上呈现。 图像由扫描仪或CCD摄像机拍摄，数字化图像数据被分析以自动生成单独的图像对象，例如文本区域，图像区域等。 现在显示这些图像对象供用户编辑信息。 例如，用户定义图像和/或图像对象之间的关系链接。 根据编辑的信息，生成一份文件供日后检索和信息传播。

公开(公告)号：US20030081267A1

公开(公告)日：2003-05-01

申请号：US10039941

申请日：2001-10-26

Inventor： Charles Eric Cantwell

IPC: H04N001/04

CPC classification number: H04N1/00551 ,  H04N1/00538 ,  H04N1/00705 ,  H04N1/00718 ,  H04N1/00787 ,  H04N1/12 ,  H04N1/121 ,  H04N1/193 ,  H04N2201/0438

Abstract: A document scanning apparatus which is capable of scanning an oversized document. In one embodiment the document scanning apparatus includes a base unit, an optical scanning device located within the base unit, and a cover freely removable from the base unit. The apparatus further includes a document positioning device configured to move a document with respect to the optical scanning device when the document is positioned between the base unit and the cover.

Abstract translation: 一种能够扫描超大文件的文件扫描装置。 在一个实施例中，文件扫描装置包括基座单元，位于基座单元内的光学扫描装置以及可从基座单元自由移除的盖子。 该装置还包括文件定位装置，该文件定位装置被配置为当文件位于基座单元和盖之间时相对于光学扫描装置移动原稿。

公开(公告)号：US5863209A

公开(公告)日：1999-01-26

申请号：US852424

申请日：1997-05-08

Applicant: Bong Gyeong Kim

Inventor： Bong Gyeong Kim

IPC: G09B5/02 ,  H04N1/195 ,  G09B29/00

CPC classification number: H04N1/00129 ,  G09B5/02 ,  H04N1/195 ,  H04N1/19594 ,  H04N2201/0418 ,  H04N2201/0422 ,  H04N2201/0436 ,  H04N2201/0438

Abstract: An image display device preferably used for educational applications is disclosed. In the image display device, an instructor gives a lecture while seeing an original document without being disturbed by any element of the device. In addition, a video camera, which is detachably attached to the camera mount, may be tilted to the left or right or tilted upward or downward so that it is not required to move the original document when the left, right, upper or lower side of the document has to be picked up by the camera. The above display device also includes a means used as either a whiteboard or an OHP-filmed image revealing panel. The device thus improves educational effect when it is used for educational applications. The device is not expensive thus being widely used for educational applications without forcing excessive costs on the owner.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种优选用于教育应用的图像显示装置。 在图像显示装置中，教师在看到原始文档的同时进行演讲，而不受设备的任何元件的干扰。 此外，可拆卸地附接到相机底座的摄像机可以向左或向右倾斜或向上或向下倾斜，使得当左，右，上或下侧不需要移动原稿 的文件必须由相机拾取。 上述显示装置还包括用作白板或OHP成像图像显示面板的装置。 因此，该装置在用于教育应用时提高了教育效果。 该设备不昂贵，因此广泛用于教育应用，而不会对所有者造成过高的成本。

公开(公告)号：US5838458A

公开(公告)日：1998-11-17

申请号：US572629

申请日：1995-12-14

Applicant: Irving Tsai

Inventor： Irving Tsai

IPC: G06F17/21 ,  H04N1/00 ,  H04N1/04

CPC classification number: H04N1/10 ,  H04N1/00355 ,  H04N1/0036 ,  H04N1/00405 ,  H04N1/00411 ,  H04N1/0044 ,  H04N1/00482 ,  H04N1/00488 ,  H04N1/32032 ,  H04N1/32112 ,  H04N1/32128 ,  H04N2201/0081 ,  H04N2201/0087 ,  H04N2201/0093 ,  H04N2201/0422 ,  H04N2201/0438 ,  H04N2201/3207 ,  H04N2201/3209 ,  H04N2201/3214 ,  H04N2201/3226 ,  H04N2201/3249 ,  H04N2201/3264 ,  H04N2201/3271 ,  H04N2201/3273 ,  H04N2201/3278

Abstract: A method and apparatus for receiving document images including portions linked to one or more electronic addresses. The linked portion of the document is identified using a predetermined visual attribute, such as bold-face text, or delimiters to mark the portion. The document image is then transmitted using, e.g., existing apparatus for transmitting images, such as a facsimile machine. An electronic address associated with the identified portion of the document is also transmitted using existing techniques, such as by touch-tone telephone. The address may be a voice telephone number, facsimile telephone number, World Wide Web address, or any other address with which communication can be established. At the receiving end, both the document image and electronic address are received. Pattern matching is performed on the document image to identify the portion with the predetermined attribute as a linked portion. The received electronic address is then correlated with the linked portion. When the document image is displayed on, e.g., a computer screen, the linked portion is visually identified so that the recipient can access the electronic address by, e.g., clicking on the portion using a mouse. Communication may then be initiated by the recipient with the entity associated with the electronic address.

公开(公告)号：US5067028A

公开(公告)日：1991-11-19

申请号：US587633

申请日：1990-09-25

Applicant: Wataru Ogura ,  Hiroshi Kamijima

Inventor： Wataru Ogura ,  Hiroshi Kamijima

IPC: H04N1/19 ,  H04N1/04 ,  H04N1/10 ,  H04N1/193

CPC classification number: H04N1/1043 ,  H04N1/1013 ,  H04N1/193 ,  H04N2201/0082 ,  H04N2201/043 ,  H04N2201/0438

Abstract: An image pickup printing device wherein images such as characters or diagrams written on a board or the like are made incident through a lens, the incidental images are monitored by a view-finder, the thus-monitored images are converted into the information by a one-dimensional image sensor, and the images are printed out by a printer based on informations obtained by the one-dimensional image sensor.

Abstract translation: 一种图像拾取打印装置，其中诸如写在板上的字符或图形的图像通过透镜入射，附带的图像由取景器监视，这样监视的图像被一个一个的信息转换成信息 基于由一维图像传感器获得的信息，由打印机打印图像。