公开(公告)号：US06239421B1

公开(公告)日：2001-05-29

申请号：US09097277

申请日：1998-06-12

Applicant: Kenji Nagata ,  Tatsundo Kawai ,  Masami Tabata

Inventor： Kenji Nagata ,  Tatsundo Kawai ,  Masami Tabata

IPC: H04N104

CPC classification number: H04N1/02835 ,  H04N1/0315 ,  H04N1/0318 ,  H04N2201/03112 ,  H04N2201/0312 ,  H04N2201/03129 ,  H04N2201/03141 ,  H04N2201/03145

Abstract: A rod lens array, used in an image sensor, is configured by sandwiching a plurality of rod lenses with two side plates. Among the two side plates, the one which is on the side of the illumination device is made thinner than the other side plate.

Abstract translation: 在图像传感器中使用的棒状透镜阵列通过夹着具有两个侧板的多个杆状透镜构成。 在两个侧板中，照明装置一侧的面板比另一侧板薄。

公开(公告)号：US09277083B2

公开(公告)日：2016-03-01

申请号：US13524586

申请日：2012-06-15

Applicant: Hideki Sawada

Inventor： Hideki Sawada

IPC: H04N1/48 ,  H04N1/031

CPC classification number: H04N1/0318 ,  H04N1/48 ,  H04N2201/03112 ,  H04N2201/0312 ,  H04N2201/03125 ,  H04N2201/03129 ,  H04N2201/03141 ,  H04N2201/03145 ,  H04N2201/03187

Abstract: An image sensor module includes: a sensor IC having light receivers arranged in a main scanning direction; a lens unit configured to form an image on the sensor IC with light transferred from a read target; a first light source unit having a first output surface extending along the main scanning direction and outputting a first linear light extending along the main scanning direction from the first output surface toward the read target, the first output surface being placed at a position spaced apart from the lens unit in a sub-scanning direction; and a second light source unit having a second output surface extending along the main scanning direction and outputting a second linear light extending along the main scanning direction from the second output surface toward the read target, the second output surface being placed between the lens unit and the first output surface in the sub-scanning direction.

Abstract translation: 图像传感器模块包括：具有沿主扫描方向布置的光接收器的传感器IC; 透镜单元，被配置为利用从读取目标传输的光在传感器IC上形成图像; 第一光源单元，具有沿着主扫描方向延伸的第一输出表面，并且沿着主扫描方向从第一输出表面朝向读取目标输出第一线性光，第一输出表面被放置在与 所述透镜单元在副扫描方向上; 以及具有沿着主扫描方向延伸的第二输出面的第二光源单元，并且沿着主扫描方向从第二输出表面朝向读取目标输出第二线性光，第二输出表面被放置在透镜单元和 第一输出表面在副扫描方向上。

公开(公告)号：US20140198355A1

公开(公告)日：2014-07-17

申请号：US14192218

申请日：2014-02-27

Applicant: ROHM CO., LTD.

Inventor： Tadatoshi MIWA ,  Takumi YAMADE ,  Yasuyuki ARITAKI ,  Kuniaki NAKAMURA ,  Naoki SEKIGUCHI

IPC: H04N1/028 ,  H04N1/024

CPC classification number: G01J1/44 ,  G01J1/0411 ,  H01L27/146 ,  H04N1/02481 ,  H04N1/0281 ,  H04N1/02835 ,  H04N1/0318 ,  H04N2201/03112 ,  H04N2201/03125 ,  H04N2201/03129 ,  H04N2201/03137 ,  H04N2201/03141 ,  H04N2201/03145 ,  H04N2201/03154

Abstract: An image sensor module includes a light source unit that emits a linear light beam elongate in a primary scanning direction to an object to be read, and a lens unit including an incidence surface and an output surface oriented opposite to each other. The lens unit is configured to receive light from the object through the incidence surface and output the light through the output surface. The module also includes a sensor IC that receives the light outputted from the output surface, a housing that holds the light source unit and the lens unit, and a support member that supports the lens unit such that the incidence surface is located more distant from the sensor IC than the output surface in a secondary scanning direction. The support member includes a reflection surface that reflects the light from the object toward the incidence surface.

Abstract translation: 图像传感器模块包括：光源单元，其将主扫描方向上延伸的线性光束发射到待读取的对象;以及透镜单元，其包括彼此相对定向的入射表面和输出表面。 透镜单元被构造成通过入射表面接收来自物体的光，并将光输出通过输出表面。 模块还包括接收从输出表面输出的光的传感器IC，保持光源单元和透镜单元的壳体，以及支撑构件，其支撑透镜单元，使得入射表面位于距离 传感器IC比辅助扫描方向的输出表面。 支撑构件包括将来自物体的光反射到入射表面的反射表面。

公开(公告)号：US20110216553A1

公开(公告)日：2011-09-08

申请号：US13095250

申请日：2011-04-27

Applicant: Dong Hun LEE ,  Gyung Mo TAHK ,  Hyun Surk KIM ,  Kyung Rok KIM

Inventor： Dong Hun LEE ,  Gyung Mo TAHK ,  Hyun Surk KIM ,  Kyung Rok KIM

IPC: H01L33/02 ,  G02B6/10

CPC classification number: H04N1/02815 ,  G02B3/06 ,  G02B7/02 ,  H04N1/0282 ,  H04N1/02835 ,  H04N1/0313 ,  H04N1/1017 ,  H04N2201/03112 ,  H04N2201/03129 ,  H04N2201/03133 ,  H04N2201/03137

Abstract: A scanner module and an image scanning apparatus employ an illuminator that includes at least one light emitting diode, a light guide to change the direction of the light from the light emitting diode, and a light source holder to which the light emitting diode is mounted, the light source holder being positioned in relation to the light guide such that the light source holder covers an incidence face of the light guide, on which the light from the light source is incident, the surface of light source holder facing the incidence face reflecting light incident thereupon. The reflection of light by the light source holder reduces the possibility of leakage of light, and can enhance luminous intensity of light of the illuminator.

Abstract translation: 扫描器模块和图像扫描装置采用照明器，该照明器包括至少一个发光二极管，用于改变来自发光二极管的光的方向的光导，以及安装有发光二极管的光源保持器， 光源保持器相对于光导定位，使得光源保持器覆盖光导入射的入射面，光源保持器的入射面与入射面相对反射光 事件随之而来 由光源支架反射的光降低了光的泄漏的可能性，并且可以增强照明器的光的发光强度。

公开(公告)号：US20090284810A1

公开(公告)日：2009-11-19

申请号：US12508085

申请日：2009-07-23

Applicant: Tatsundo Kawai ,  Osamu Hamamoto ,  Shinichi Takeda ,  Satoshi Itabashi ,  Toshimitsu Iso

Inventor： Tatsundo Kawai ,  Osamu Hamamoto ,  Shinichi Takeda ,  Satoshi Itabashi ,  Toshimitsu Iso

IPC: H04N1/04

CPC classification number: G02B6/0013 ,  G02B6/0001 ,  G02B6/0031 ,  G02B6/0036 ,  G02B6/0038 ,  G02B6/0043 ,  G02B6/0046 ,  G02B6/0055 ,  G02B6/0061 ,  G02B6/10 ,  G02B6/42 ,  G02B2006/0098 ,  H04N1/02815 ,  H04N1/0282 ,  H04N1/02835 ,  H04N1/0284 ,  H04N1/02885 ,  H04N1/0289 ,  H04N1/03 ,  H04N1/0313 ,  H04N1/0316 ,  H04N1/0318 ,  H04N2201/03112 ,  H04N2201/03125 ,  H04N2201/03129 ,  H04N2201/03141 ,  H04N2201/03145

Abstract: In an illumination device, a light guide is adapted to emit the light from a face thereof and is provided with an area, on a face opposite to the light emitting face, for diffusing and/or reflecting the light introduced into the light guide from an end face thereof or is provided with uneven light emitting characteristics along the longitudinal direction of the light guide, and the center of the light source positioned at the end of the light guide is placed at a position aberrated from the normal line to the area, whereby attained are compactness, a low cost, a low electric power consumption, a high efficiency of utilization of the light emitted by the light source, and excellent and uniform illumination characteristics. An image reading device and an information processing apparatus can also be equipped with the above-mentioned illumination device.

Abstract translation: 在照明装置中，导光体适于从其表面发射光，并且在与发光面相对的表面上设置有用于将从光导中引入光导的光扩散和/或反射的区域 沿着导光体的长度方向具有不均匀的发光特性，并且位于导光体的端部的光源的中心位于与该区域的法线偏离的位置，由此 达到的是紧凑性，低成本，低功耗，由光源发射的光的高效率利用，以及优异且均匀的照明特性。 图像读取装置和信息处理装置也可以配备有上述照明装置。

公开(公告)号：US06967751B2

公开(公告)日：2005-11-22

申请号：US09867732

申请日：2001-05-30

Applicant: Kenji Nagata

Inventor： Kenji Nagata

IPC: G06T1/00 ,  H04N1/028 ,  H04N1/031 ,  H04N1/04 ,  H04N1/46 ,  H01L27/00

CPC classification number: H04N1/0312 ,  H04N1/031 ,  H04N1/0315 ,  H04N2201/03112 ,  H04N2201/03129 ,  H04N2201/03141 ,  H04N2201/03145 ,  H04N2201/0317 ,  H04N2201/03179

Abstract: This invention has as its object to provide an image sensor which can effectively attain higher read resolution, and an image processing apparatus and information processing system using the same. To achieve this object, function members including a light source (6) for irradiating an object to be read (PP) with light, a sensor (3) for receiving light reflected by the object to be read (PP), and an imaging element (7) for forming an image of the reflected light on a light-receiving portion of the sensor (3) are attached to and supported by a support member (1) to have a predetermined positional relationship. In order to assure high attachment positional precision and rigidity for the function members, the support member (1) is formed to have a hollow shape. The support member (1) is formed to have the hollow shape along its longitudinal direction. Two side portions of the support member (1) are formed to have a hollow shape, and are coupled at end portions in the longitudinal direction.

Abstract translation: 本发明的目的是提供可以有效地获得更高的读取分辨率的图像传感器，以及使用该图像处理装置和信息处理系统的图像处理装置。 为了实现该目的，功能构件包括用光照射待读取物体（PP）的光源（6），用于接收由待读取物体（PP）反射的光的传感器（3）和成像元件 用于在传感器（3）的光接收部分上形成反射光的图像的（7）被安装到支撑部件（1）并由支撑部件（1）支撑以具有预定的位置关系。 为了确保功能构件的高附着位置精度和刚性，支撑构件（1）形成为具有中空形状。 支撑构件（1）沿其纵向方向形成为中空形状。 支撑构件（1）的两个侧部形成为中空形状，并且在纵向方向上的端部处联接。

公开(公告)号：US20040264190A1

公开(公告)日：2004-12-30

申请号：US10819431

申请日：2004-04-07

Applicant: Creative Sensor Inc.

Inventor： Ling Ta Su ,  I Wang Wen

IPC: F21V007/04

CPC classification number: H04N1/02845 ,  H04N1/02815 ,  H04N2201/03112 ,  H04N2201/03129 ,  H04N2201/03141 ,  H04N2201/03145

Abstract: A light source module structure for a CIS module of a scanner, a multi-function printer (MFP) or a copy machine is provided. The light source module structure includes a housing having a first circuit board therein; a light-sensing element disposed on the first circuit board and electrically connected to the first circuit board; a lens disposed in the housing and being parallel to the light-sensing element; and at least one organic electro luminescent element integration disposed in the housing to provide a light source.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种用于扫描仪，多功能打印机（MFP）或复印机的CIS模块的光源模块结构。 光源模块结构包括其中具有第一电路板的壳体; 光感测元件，其设置在所述第一电路板上并电连接到所述第一电路板; 透镜，设置在壳体中并且平行于光感测元件; 以及设置在壳体中的至少一个有机电致发光元件集成以提供光源。

公开(公告)号：US06831759B1

公开(公告)日：2004-12-14

申请号：US09527143

申请日：2000-03-16

Applicant: Stephen B. Witte ,  Glenn Gaarder

Inventor： Stephen B. Witte ,  Glenn Gaarder

IPC: H04N104

CPC classification number: H04N1/0285 ,  H04N1/0287 ,  H04N1/0301 ,  H04N1/0305 ,  H04N1/0318 ,  H04N1/1017 ,  H04N1/193 ,  H04N2201/03112 ,  H04N2201/03116 ,  H04N2201/03129 ,  H04N2201/03145 ,  H04N2201/0404

Abstract: An optical scanner system wherein the central region of the light source is selectively covered up by a mechanically actuated shutter during a transparency scanning mode. By occluding the central portion of the light source, problems with flare and degraded image quality are eliminated. The shutter is actuated to its two positions (normal reflective mode position, transparency mode position) by pins, protrusions, or the scanner walls in the scan module path. When the scan module is driven to the extremes of its travel the shutter is either driven open or closed. A bracket structure is provided to hold the transparent media and a covering light reflective tent, and can include the pin or pins that can protrude into the scanner module path and thus actuate the shutter only when the structure is mounted on to the scanner by the user. The bracket structure can include a lower member that rests directly on the platen glass to align filmstrips, slides, and other transparent media. The tent structure is hinged relative to the lower structure which allows it to be opened and closed to enable insertion of transparent media. When the tent structure is closed it acts as the reflective light path to allow light from the primary light source to be reflected up, over, and down through the transparent media, and into the optical light path leading to the optical sensor.

Abstract translation: 一种光学扫描仪系统，其中在透明度扫描模式期间，光源的中心区域由机械致动的快门选择性地被遮盖。 通过遮挡光源的中心部分，消除了耀斑和降低的图像质量的问题。 快门通过扫描模块路径中的销，突起或扫描仪壁被致动到其两个位置（正常反射模式位置，透明度模式位置）。 当扫描模块被驱动到其行程的极限时，快门被驱动打开或关闭。 提供支架结构以保持透明介质和覆盖光反射帐篷，并且可以包括可以突出到扫描仪模块路径中的销或销，并且因此仅当结构被用户安装到扫描仪上时才启动快门 。 托架结构可以包括一个下部构件，该下部构件直接放置在压板玻璃上以对准薄膜带，滑块和其它透明介质。 帐篷结构相对于下部结构铰接，允许其打开和关闭以能够插入透明介质。 当帐篷结构关闭时，它用作反射光路，以允许来自主光源的光被透明透明介质反射，上下穿过，并进入通向光学传感器的光学光路中。

公开(公告)号：US20030025950A1

公开(公告)日：2003-02-06

申请号：US10196240

申请日：2002-07-17

Applicant: NEC CORPORATION

Inventor： Shiro Tsunai

IPC: H04N001/46

CPC classification number: H04N1/486 ,  H04N1/0318 ,  H04N2201/03112 ,  H04N2201/03129 ,  H04N2201/03141 ,  H04N2201/03145 ,  H04N2201/03154 ,  H04N2201/03183

Abstract: A sensor chip arranged in a casing having a window portion on the side thereof to be faced to a medium to be read takes in the form of a single long chip. In particular, a single long and seamless sensor chip having a plurality of photoelectric conversion elements arranged thereon throughout a length of the window portion of the casing is mounted on a long supporting substrate having a length long enough to support the whole sensor chip. The sensor chip and the supporting substrate are bonded together such that transmission of stress due to external force exerted on the supporting substrate to the sensor chip is restricted.

Abstract translation: 布置在壳体中的传感器芯片具有在其一侧上具有窗口部分以面对待读取的介质的传感器芯片，其形式为单个长芯片。 特别地，具有多个光电转换元件的单个长且无缝的传感器芯片安装在整个壳体的窗口部分的整个长度上，其长度足够长以支撑整个传感器芯片。 传感器芯片和支撑基板被接合在一起，使得由于施加在支撑基板上的外力而产生的应力传递到传感器芯片受到限制。

公开(公告)号：USRE37925E1

公开(公告)日：2002-12-10

申请号：US09680406

申请日：2000-09-28

Applicant: Kurt Hecht ,  Richard A. DiDomizio

Inventor： Kurt Hecht ,  Richard A. DiDomizio

IPC: G06K710

CPC classification number: H04N1/00981 ,  F21V29/505 ,  H04N1/02815 ,  H04N1/0286 ,  H04N1/0287 ,  H04N1/0318 ,  H04N1/401 ,  H04N2201/02462 ,  H04N2201/02485 ,  H04N2201/03112 ,  H04N2201/0312 ,  H04N2201/03129 ,  H04N2201/03141 ,  H04N2201/03158 ,  H04N2201/0317 ,  H04N2201/04767

Abstract: A high speed imaging apparatus for CCD based scanners comprises a housing having separate compartments which complement modular assemblies installed therein. A decoder compartment houses components associated with locating and decoding an image. An optics compartment houses the mirrors and associated optics for reflecting the subject image onto the CCD detector. A lighting compartment includes high intensity lamps and the associated components for illuminating an object to be imaged. The lighting compartment includes a heat management system which removes the heat from the high intensity lamps and prevents heat from migrating to other compartments within the housing.

Abstract translation: 用于基于CCD的扫描仪的高速成像装置包括具有分开的隔室的壳体，其中装配有安装在其中的模块化组件。 解码器室容纳与定位和解码图像相关联的组件。 光学隔室装有反射镜和相关光学器件，用于将被摄体图像反射到CCD检测器上。 照明室包括高强度灯和用于照射待成像对象的相关部件。 照明室包括热管理系统，其从高强度灯去除热量并防止热量迁移到壳体内的其它隔间。