公开(公告)号：US08411336B2

公开(公告)日：2013-04-02

申请号：US12891305

申请日：2010-09-27

Applicant: Hiroko Ishikawa

Inventor： Hiroko Ishikawa

IPC: H04N1/04

CPC classification number: H04N1/00649 ,  H04N1/00013 ,  H04N1/00031 ,  H04N1/00045 ,  H04N1/0005 ,  H04N1/00063 ,  H04N1/00087 ,  H04N1/0057 ,  H04N1/0464 ,  H04N1/121 ,  H04N1/1225 ,  H04N1/123 ,  H04N1/1235 ,  H04N1/125 ,  H04N1/2032 ,  H04N2201/0081 ,  H04N2201/044 ,  H04N2201/0454 ,  H04N2201/0462

Abstract: An image reader is provided, which includes a feeder feeding a document sheet, a first reading sensor, a first reference member, a moving mechanism moving the first reading sensor to a document reading position to read an image of the document sheet and a reference reading position to read an image of the first reference member, and a controller that controls the moving mechanism to move the first reading sensor to the reference reading position, controls the first reading sensor to read the image of the first reference member, and controls the moving mechanism to move the first reading sensor to the document reading position after the first reading sensor reads the image of the first reference member. The controller controls the feeder to start feeding the document sheet to the document reading position before the first reading sensor reaches the document reading position from the reference reading position.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种图像读取器，其包括馈送文件片的馈送器，第一读取传感器，第一参考构件，将第一读取传感器移动到文件读取位置以读取文档片材的图像的移动机构和参考读取 位置读取第一参考构件的图像，以及控制器，其控制移动机构将第一读取传感器移动到参考读取位置，控制第一读取传感器读取第一参考构件的图像，并且控制移动 在第一读取传感器读取第一参考构件的图像之后将第一读取传感器移动到文档读取位置的机构。 在第一读取传感器从参考读取位置到达原稿读取位置之前，控制器控制进纸器开始将原稿输送到原稿读取位置。

公开(公告)号：US08390900B2

公开(公告)日：2013-03-05

申请号：US12792879

申请日：2010-06-03

Applicant: Hiroki Sakane

Inventor： Hiroki Sakane

IPC: H04N1/40

CPC classification number: H04N1/401 ,  H04N1/00002 ,  H04N1/00013 ,  H04N1/00023 ,  H04N1/00045 ,  H04N1/0005 ,  H04N1/00063 ,  H04N1/00087 ,  H04N1/00795 ,  H04N1/00811 ,  H04N2201/044

Abstract: An image reading device includes: a light source irradiating a reading target with light; an image sensor receiving incoming reflection light from the reading target and reading the reading target; a plurality of kinds of white reference plates of mutually different brightness levels provided for acquiring a white reference in shading correction; an input part accepting input of selection, as a mode for document reading, between a character mode prioritizing character reproduction and a photo mode prioritizing figure and photo reproduction; and a shading correction part, when the character mode has been selected, perform the shading correction by defining the white reference based on output of the image sensor when the character-mode white reference plate darker than the photo-mode white reference plate has been read.

Abstract translation: 图像读取装置包括：用光照射读取对象物的光源; 接收来自读取目标的入射反射光并读取读取目标的图像传感器; 提供用于在阴影校正中获取白参考的彼此不同亮度级的多种白参考板; 作为用于文档读取的模式的输入部分，在字符模式优先字符再现和照片模式优先化图形和照片再现之间; 以及阴影校正部，当已经选择了字符模式时，当已经读取比已经读取了光模式白色参考板的字符模式白色参考板时，通过基于图像传感器的输出定义白色参考来执行阴影校正 。

公开(公告)号：US20130003138A1

公开(公告)日：2013-01-03

申请号：US13484232

申请日：2012-05-30

Applicant: Yoshiaki Sugizaki ,  Hidetoshi Yokochi ,  Hiroyuki Tsuchihashi ,  Isao Yahata ,  Takahiro Kawaguchi ,  Ken Iguchi ,  Kikuo Mizutani ,  Hiroyuki Taki ,  Chiaki Ilzuka ,  Toshiaki Oshiro ,  Hiroyuki Hazu ,  Yoichi Yamaguchi ,  Hiroyuki Sugiyama ,  Yuichi Saito ,  Jun Ishii

Inventor： Yoshiaki Sugizaki ,  Hidetoshi Yokochi ,  Hiroyuki Tsuchihashi ,  Isao Yahata ,  Takahiro Kawaguchi ,  Ken Iguchi ,  Kikuo Mizutani ,  Hiroyuki Taki ,  Chiaki Ilzuka ,  Toshiaki Oshiro ,  Hiroyuki Hazu ,  Yoichi Yamaguchi ,  Hiroyuki Sugiyama ,  Yuichi Saito ,  Jun Ishii

IPC: H04N1/40

CPC classification number: H04N1/00588 ,  G03G15/60 ,  G03G2215/00189 ,  H04N1/00591 ,  H04N1/00602 ,  H04N1/00612 ,  H04N1/0062 ,  H04N1/00633 ,  H04N1/2032 ,  H04N1/401 ,  H04N1/4076 ,  H04N2201/044

Abstract: A shading device includes: a shading member to pass a conveying path for conveying a recoding medium to plural image reading sections and reach the plural image reading sections; and a moving member to move the shading member between the plural image reading sections and a retracted position on the outside of the conveying path.

Abstract translation: 遮光装置包括：遮光构件，用于将用于将记录介质传送到多个图像读取部分的传送路径，并到达多个图像读取部分; 以及移动构件，用于在多个图像读取部分之间移动遮光构件和在输送路径的外侧上的缩回位置。

公开(公告)号：US20120218610A1

公开(公告)日：2012-08-30

申请号：US13362616

申请日：2012-01-31

Applicant: Tadahiro KUNII ,  Tetsuya KATO

Inventor： Tadahiro KUNII ,  Tetsuya KATO

IPC: H04N1/40 ,  H04N1/04

CPC classification number: H04N1/00954 ,  H04N1/00816 ,  H04N1/0096 ,  H04N1/1225 ,  H04N1/123 ,  H04N1/125 ,  H04N1/2032 ,  H04N1/33315 ,  H04N2201/0081 ,  H04N2201/044 ,  H04N2201/33335

Abstract: An image reading device includes first and second reading units, first and second converting units, and a setting unit. The first and second reading units include N-number of first sub-regions and M-number of second sub-regions, respectively. Each converting unit includes L-number of channels. Each channel converts analog signal into digital signal. When the setting unit sets the double-sided read mode, P-number of first sub-regions are connected to the first converting unit and M-number of second sub-regions are connected to the second converting unit. When the read mode setting unit sets the single-sided read mode, P-number of first sub-regions are connected to the first converting unit and the remaining first sub-regions are connected to the second converting unit. L is greater than or equal to M and smaller than or equal to N. N is smaller than or equal to 2×L.

Abstract translation: 图像读取装置包括第一和第二读取单元，第一和第二转换单元以及设置单元。 第一和第二读取单元分别包括N个第一子区域和M个第二子区域。 每个转换单元包括L个通道。 每个通道将模拟信号转换为数字信号。 当设置单元设置双面读取模式时，第一子区域的P数连接到第一转换单元，M个第二子区域连接到第二转换单元。 当读取模式设置单元设置单面读取模式时，第一子区域的P数连接到第一转换单元，并且剩余的第一子区域连接到第二转换单元。 L大于或等于M且小于或等于N.N小于或等于2×L。

公开(公告)号：US08064105B2

公开(公告)日：2011-11-22

申请号：US12352910

申请日：2009-01-13

Applicant: Ayumu Murakami ,  Shoko Magata ,  Takeshi Aoyama ,  Yuichi Yamamoto ,  Takayuki Suga ,  Haruhisa Oshida

Inventor： Ayumu Murakami ,  Shoko Magata ,  Takeshi Aoyama ,  Yuichi Yamamoto ,  Takayuki Suga ,  Haruhisa Oshida

IPC: H04N1/04 ,  H04N1/40

CPC classification number: H04N1/125 ,  H04N1/1013 ,  H04N1/1215 ,  H04N1/203 ,  H04N1/2032 ,  H04N1/4076 ,  H04N2201/044

Abstract: An image scanning device including: a conveyance path which conveys originals; a first scanning means and a second scanning means which are placed such that they sandwich the conveyance path; and a white reference member used for adjusting the white levels of the scanning means; wherein at least one of the first scanning means, the second scanning means and the white reference member is movable; the first scanning means and the second scanning means can scan the same surface of said white reference member since the first scanning means or the second scanning means is moved or the white reference member is moved.

Abstract translation: 一种图像扫描装置，包括：传送原稿的传送路径; 第一扫描装置和第二扫描装置，其被布置成使得它们夹持输送路径; 以及用于调整扫描装置的白色电平的白色基准部件; 其中所述第一扫描装置，所述第二扫描装置和所述白基准部件中的至少一个是可移动的; 由于第一扫描装置或第二扫描装置移动或白色参考构件被移动，第一扫描装置和第二扫描装置可以扫描所述白色基准构件的相同表面。

公开(公告)号：US20110261413A1

公开(公告)日：2011-10-27

申请号：US13078451

申请日：2011-04-01

Applicant: Hideki Ando ,  Katsuhisa Ono

Inventor： Hideki Ando ,  Katsuhisa Ono

IPC: H04N1/407

CPC classification number: H04N1/00002 ,  B41J2/32 ,  B41J2/36 ,  H04N1/00015 ,  H04N1/00031 ,  H04N1/00045 ,  H04N1/121 ,  H04N1/193 ,  H04N1/6044 ,  H04N2201/044

Abstract: There is provided an image forming apparatus including a print head adapted to form an image on a recording medium, a transport path for the recording medium, the transport path being provided on at least one of a feed side and a discharge side of the recording medium with respect to the print head, an image reading device provided on the transport path, the image reading device being adapted to read an image formed by the print head, a correction chart provided opposite the image reading device with the transport path interposed therebetween, the correction chart being adapted to correct a reading result of the image reading device, and a distance adjustment device adapted to increase or decrease the distance between the correction chart and the image reading device.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种图像形成装置，其包括适于在记录介质上形成图像的打印头，用于记录介质的传送路径，传送路径设置在记录介质的进给侧和排出侧中的至少一个 相对于打印头，设置在传送路径上的图像读取装置，图像读取装置适于读取由打印头形成的图像，与图像读取装置相对设置的校正图，其间插入有传送路径， 校正图适于校正图像读取装置的读取结果，以及距离调节装置，其适于增加或减少校正图和图像读取装置之间的距离。

公开(公告)号：US20110181922A1

公开(公告)日：2011-07-28

申请号：US13016382

申请日：2011-01-28

Applicant: Hiroshi TANIMOTO ,  Akiyoshi Johdai

Inventor： Hiroshi TANIMOTO ,  Akiyoshi Johdai

IPC: H04N1/04

CPC classification number: H04N1/00543 ,  H04N1/00909 ,  H04N1/121 ,  H04N1/193 ,  H04N2201/044

Abstract: An image reading apparatus 4 includes an image reading portion 38 which is unmovably arranged at one side with respect to a document transportation path 30, a white reference member 43 for shading correction which is arranged at the other side with respect to the document transportation path 30, a cover member 50 which is capable of being opened and closed so as to expose or cover the document transportation path 30, and a driving unit 55 which changes a posture of the white reference member 43 between an operating posture at the time of the shading correction and a non-operating posture. The white reference member 43 is attached to the cover member 55. Further, the white reference member 43 and the driving unit 55 are related to each other such that the white reference member 43 is not made into the operating posture in conjunction with an opening operation of the cover member 55.

Abstract translation: 图像读取装置4包括图像读取部38，该图像读取部38相对于文件传送路径30在一侧不可移动地配置，相对于原稿传送路径30配置在另一侧的阴影校正用白色基准部件43 能够打开和关闭以暴露或覆盖文件传送路径30的盖构件50和驱动单元55，其将白色基准构件43的姿势改变为遮光时的操作姿势 矫正和非操作姿势。 白色基准构件43安装在盖构件55上。此外，白色基准构件43和驱动单元55相互关联，使得白色基准构件43不与打开操作一起形成操作姿势 的盖构件55。

公开(公告)号：US20110075229A1

公开(公告)日：2011-03-31

申请号：US12821353

申请日：2010-06-23

Applicant: Takashi FUJIWARA

Inventor： Takashi FUJIWARA

IPC: H04N1/04

CPC classification number: H04N1/00002 ,  H04N1/00013 ,  H04N1/00031 ,  H04N1/00045 ,  H04N1/0005 ,  H04N1/00063 ,  H04N1/00087 ,  H04N1/1017 ,  H04N1/12 ,  H04N1/193 ,  H04N2201/0094 ,  H04N2201/044

Abstract: An image reader includes a loading unit including a first transparent member that has a loading surface on which a document sheet is placed, a reading unit that includes light receiving elements arranged in a first direction under the first transparent member and is configured to move in a second direction parallel to the loading surface and perpendicular to the first direction and to read an image from the document sheet placed on the loading surface by repeating an operation of scanning the document sheet in the first direction with the light receiving elements while moving in the second direction, and a black reference member including a black area that is disposed in a position lower than the loading surface of the first transparent member and higher than the light receiving elements and configured to be read in acquiring black reference data for black level correction.

Abstract translation: 图像读取器包括：装载单元，其包括第一透明构件，该第一透明构件具有放置文件片的载置面;读取单元，包括沿第一方向布置在第一透明构件下方的光接收元件， 第二方向平行于装载表面并且垂直于第一方向，并且通过在第二方向上移动而重复在第一方向上扫描原稿的第一方向的操作，从放置在装载表面上的文档片材读取图像 方向，以及黑色基准构件，其包括黑色区域，该黑色区域布置在比第一透明构件的装载表面低的位置，并且高于光接收元件，并构造成在获取用于黑色电平校正的黑色参考数据时被读取。

公开(公告)号：US20110043866A1

公开(公告)日：2011-02-24

申请号：US12542854

申请日：2009-08-18

Applicant: Martin Edward Hoover

Inventor： Martin Edward Hoover

IPC: H04N1/00

CPC classification number: H04N1/00002 ,  H04N1/00039 ,  H04N1/00045 ,  H04N1/00053 ,  H04N1/00084 ,  H04N1/1013 ,  H04N2201/044 ,  H04N2201/0458

Abstract: A method for automatically measuring image quality using a dual optical path image scanner an image production device is disclosed. The method may include receiving a signal to measure image quality, moving a flip-mirror into an optical path of the image scanner, initiating scanning and printing of a test image for measuring image quality, outputting the test image, and measuring image quality based on the output test image.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种使用双光路图像扫描仪自动测量图像质量的方法。 该方法可以包括接收信号以测量图像质量，将翻转镜移动到图像扫描器的光路中，启动用于测量图像质量的测试图像的扫描和打印，输出测试图像，以及基于 输出测试图像。

公开(公告)号：US20110013238A1

公开(公告)日：2011-01-20

申请号：US12817966

申请日：2010-06-17

Applicant: Mitsugu KAMIO ,  Kosuke SHIMIZU

Inventor： Mitsugu KAMIO ,  Kosuke SHIMIZU

IPC: H04N1/04

CPC classification number: H04N1/00002 ,  H04N1/00013 ,  H04N1/00031 ,  H04N1/00045 ,  H04N1/0005 ,  H04N1/00087 ,  H04N1/1013 ,  H04N1/12 ,  H04N1/193 ,  H04N1/401 ,  H04N2201/0081 ,  H04N2201/044 ,  H04N2201/33314

Abstract: An image reading apparatus includes: an image reading unit including a light source and a light receiving unit, and being capable of reading an image of a document sheet with predetermined plural reading conditions; a first light quantity information acquiring unit acquiring first light quantity information on a quantity of light emitted from the light source to a first white reference plate and received by the light receiving unit, for each reading condition; a second light quantity information acquiring unit acquiring second light quantity information on a quantity of light emitted from the light source to a second white reference plate and received by the light receiving unit, for fewer reading conditions than all the plural reading conditions; and a third light quantity information acquiring unit acquiring the second light quantity information for reading conditions other than the fewer reading conditions by using the acquired first light quantity information.

Abstract translation: 一种图像读取装置，包括：图像读取单元，包括光源和光接收单元，并且能够以预定的多个读取条件读取原稿的图像; 第一光量信息获取单元，对于每个读取条件，获取关于从所述光源发射的光量到由所述光接收单元接收的第一白参考板的第一光量信息; 第二光量信息获取单元获取关于从所述多个读取条件比较少的读取条件的从所述光源发射的光量到由所述光接收单元接收的第二白基准板的光的第二光量信息; 以及第三光量信息获取单元，通过使用所获取的第一光量信息获取用于读取除了较少读取条件之外的条件的第二光量信息。