公开(公告)号：US06496285B1

公开(公告)日：2002-12-17

申请号：US09256857

申请日：1999-02-24

Applicant: Hisayoshi Fujimoto ,  Hiroaki Onishi ,  Toshihiko Takakura

Inventor： Hisayoshi Fujimoto ,  Hiroaki Onishi ,  Toshihiko Takakura

IPC: H04N104

CPC classification number: H04N1/0284 ,  H04N1/02815 ,  H04N1/0285 ,  H04N1/0287 ,  H04N1/0312 ,  H04N1/0315 ,  H04N2201/03112 ,  H04N2201/03125 ,  H04N2201/03141 ,  H04N2201/03145 ,  H04N2201/0317

Abstract: An image reading apparatus is provided which includes a cold-cathode tube for irradiating a linearly extending image reading section, and a plurality of light receiving elements for receiving light reflected at the image reading section. The cold-cathode tube is provided with a first end portion, a second end portion, and an intermediate portion arranged between the first end portion and the second end portion. At least one of the first and the second end portions extends in a direction differing from another direction in which the intermediate portion extends. The image reading apparatus is also provided with a suitable number of shield members for preventing relatively weak image signals supplied by the light reading elements from being adversely influenced by electrical noises.

Abstract translation: 提供一种图像读取装置，其包括用于照射线性延伸图像读取部分的冷阴极管和用于接收在图像读取部分处反射的光的多个光接收元件。 冷阴极管设置有第一端部，第二端部和布置在第一端部和第二端部之间的中间部。 第一和第二端部中的至少一个沿与中间部分延伸的另一方向不同的方向延伸。 图像读取装置还设置有适当数量的屏蔽构件，用于防止由光读取元件提供的相对较弱的图像信号受到电噪声的不利影响。

公开(公告)号：US20020093696A1

公开(公告)日：2002-07-18

申请号：US09761493

申请日：2001-01-16

Applicant: Xerox Corporation

Inventor： Christopher J. Spencer ,  Daniel P. White ,  David A. Bartman

IPC: H04N001/46

CPC classification number: H04N1/0312 ,  H04N1/0315 ,  H04N1/0318 ,  H04N1/121 ,  H04N2201/02406 ,  H04N2201/02408 ,  H04N2201/02414 ,  H04N2201/02427 ,  H04N2201/02429 ,  H04N2201/02445 ,  H04N2201/02449 ,  H04N2201/02456 ,  H04N2201/02474 ,  H04N2201/02479 ,  H04N2201/02493 ,  H04N2201/03112 ,  H04N2201/03141 ,  H04N2201/03145

Abstract: An integrated image module for a document scanner includes a one piece die cast housing having a datum element and a support element. An imaging sensor array is enclosed in the housing. An array bias element urges the imaging sensor array against the datum element to provide accurate placement of the sensor array relative to the housing. A transport mechanism is attached to the housing so that the position of the transport mechanism accurately corresponds to the position of the imaging sensor array. The lens and the lamp for illumination are also attached to the housing so that the primary components of the imaging portion of the scanner are contained in a single module.

Abstract translation: 用于文件扫描器的集成图像模块包括具有基准元件和支撑元件的一体式压铸外壳。 成像传感器阵列封装在外壳中。 阵列偏置元件将成像传感器阵列推向基准元件以提供传感器阵列相对于壳体的精确放置。 传送机构附接到壳体，使得传送机构的位置精确地对应于成像传感器阵列的位置。 透镜和用于照明的灯也附接到壳体，使得扫描仪的成像部分的主要部件被包含在单个模块中。

公开(公告)号：US06417508B1

公开(公告)日：2002-07-09

申请号：US09716282

申请日：2000-11-21

Applicant: Makoto Ogura ,  Akihiko Yushiya

Inventor： Makoto Ogura ,  Akihiko Yushiya

IPC: G02B5172

CPC classification number: H04N1/02835 ,  H04N1/0318 ,  H04N2201/03112 ,  H04N2201/03125 ,  H04N2201/03133 ,  H04N2201/03141 ,  H04N2201/03145 ,  H04N2201/0317

Abstract: A sensor unit and LEDs are arranged on a sensor board. A light guide is placed above the resultant structure with be parallel to the sensor. The two end portions of the light guide are bent downward at right angles, and the bent end portions serve as incident portions on which light beams from the LEDs are incident. Light entering the light guide emerges from an exit portion to be irradiated on an original. The light reflected by the original is read by the sensor. The direction in which the reflected light is incident on the sensor is parallel with the direction in which the light from each LED is incident on the incident portion. With this structure, in the image sensor, electrical connection between the LEDs, the sensor unit, and an external system is facilitated.

Abstract translation: 传感器单元和LED布置在传感器板上。 导光体放置在所得结构的上方，平行于传感器。 导光体的两个端部以直角向下弯曲，弯曲的端部用作来自LED的光束入射的入射部分。 进入光导的光从出射部分出射，照射在原稿上。 由原稿反射的光被传感器读取。 反射光入射到传感器上的方向与来自每个LED的光入射到入射部分的方向平行。 利用这种结构，在图像传感器中，便于LED，传感器单元和外部系统之间的电连接。

公开(公告)号：US06365887B1

公开(公告)日：2002-04-02

申请号：US09628450

申请日：2000-07-31

Applicant: Hisayoshi Fujimoto ,  Hiroaki Onishi ,  Toshihiko Takakura ,  Norihiro Imamura

Inventor： Hisayoshi Fujimoto ,  Hiroaki Onishi ,  Toshihiko Takakura ,  Norihiro Imamura

IPC: H04N1028

CPC classification number: H04N1/0285 ,  H04N1/0287 ,  H04N1/0312 ,  H04N1/0315 ,  H04N1/0318 ,  H04N1/486 ,  H04N2201/03112 ,  H04N2201/03129 ,  H04N2201/03141 ,  H04N2201/03145

Abstract: An image reading apparatus is provided which includes a cold-cathode tube as a light source for illuminating a document sheet, an inverter for providing the light source with driving power. A connection cable is used for electrically connecting the light source to the inverter. The image reading apparatus also includes three kinds of rows of light receiving elements arranged in the primary scanning direction for detecting the light reflected on the document sheet. A lens array is provided for focusing the reflected light at the respective rows of light receiving elements. The light receiving elements are mounted on a printed circuit board. The light source, the inverter, the lens array and the printed circuit board are supported by a single case of the image reading apparatus.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种图像读取装置，其包括作为用于照射文件片的光源的冷阴极管，用于向光源提供驱动电力的反相器。 连接电缆用于将光源电连接到逆变器。 图像读取装置还包括沿主扫描方向布置的三种类型的光接收元件，用于检测在原稿上反射的光。 提供了用于将反射光聚焦在相应行的光接收元件的透镜阵列。 光接收元件安装在印刷电路板上。 光源，逆变器，透镜阵列和印刷电路板由图像读取装置的单个壳体支撑。

公开(公告)号：US06343162B1

公开(公告)日：2002-01-29

申请号：US09220070

申请日：1998-12-23

Applicant: Oji Saito ,  Kenji Nagata

Inventor： Oji Saito ,  Kenji Nagata

IPC: G06K700

CPC classification number: H01L27/14678 ,  H04N1/0318 ,  H04N2201/03112 ,  H04N2201/03129 ,  H04N2201/03141 ,  H04N2201/03145

Abstract: In a contact type image sensor having a sensor array mounting photosensors, a focussing unit for focussing light from an original upon the photosensors, and a frame for holding in position the sensor-array and focussing unit, the focussing unit abuts on the sensor array. In a contact type image sensor having a sensor array having a plurality of face-down sensor chips with a plurality of pixels mounted on a transparent substrate in line, a rod lens array for focussing light from an original, a light source for illuminating the original, and a frame for holding in position the sensor array, rod lens array, the transparent substrate is covered with a light shielding layer in an area other than an area on which the pixels of the sensor chips are mounted and an area corresponding to a focussing area of the rod lens array.

Abstract translation: 在具有安装光电传感器的传感器阵列的接触型图像传感器中，用于将来自原稿的光聚焦在感光体上的聚焦单元和用于保持传感器阵列和聚焦单元的位置的框架，聚焦单元抵接在传感器阵列上。 在具有传感器阵列的接触型图像传感器中，具有多个面向下传感器芯片的多个像素安装在透明基板上的传感器阵列，用于聚焦来自原稿的光的棒状透镜阵列，用于照亮原稿的光源 并且用于保持传感器阵列，棒状透镜阵列，透明基板的框架用除了安装传感器芯片的像素的区域之外的区域中的遮光层覆盖，并且与聚焦 棒状透镜阵列的面积。

公开(公告)号：US20010028506A1

公开(公告)日：2001-10-11

申请号：US09823762

申请日：2001-04-03

Inventor： Hisayoshi Fujimoto ,  Toshihiko Takakura ,  Norihiro Imamura ,  Minori Torama

IPC: G02B027/10

CPC classification number: G02B3/0068 ,  B41J2/451 ,  G02B3/005 ,  G02B3/0056 ,  G02B3/0075 ,  H04N1/0314 ,  H04N1/0318 ,  H04N2201/03112 ,  H04N2201/03116 ,  H04N2201/0312 ,  H04N2201/03133 ,  H04N2201/03141 ,  H04N2201/03145 ,  H04N2201/03166 ,  H04N2201/0317

Abstract: A lens array unit includes first and second lens arrays cooperative with each other. The first lens array is provided with a plurality of first convex lenses and a first transparent holder formed integral with the first lenses. Each of the first lenses has first and second lens surfaces. The second lens array is provided with a plurality of second convex lenses and a second transparent holder formed integral with the second lenses Each of the second lenses has third and fourth lens surfaces. The second lens array is attached to the first lens array so that the third lens surfaces face the second lens surfaces. The lens array unit further includes a light shield mounted on the first lens array. The light shield is formed with a plurality of through-holes each facing the relevant one of the first lens surfaces.

Abstract translation: 透镜阵列单元包括彼此协作的第一和第二透镜阵列。 第一透镜阵列设置有多个第一凸透镜和与第一透镜一体形成的第一透明支架。 每个第一透镜具有第一和第二透镜表面。 第二透镜阵列设置有多个第二凸透镜和与第二透镜一体形成的第二透明支架。每个第二透镜具有第三透镜表面和第四透镜表面。 第二透镜阵列附接到第一透镜阵列，使得第三透镜表面面对第二透镜表面。 透镜阵列单元还包括安装在第一透镜阵列上的光屏蔽。 遮光板形成有多个通孔，每个通孔面向相关的第一透镜表面之一。

公开(公告)号：US20010024299A1

公开(公告)日：2001-09-27

申请号：US09739814

申请日：2000-12-20

Inventor： Hideki Sawada

IPC: H04N001/40

CPC classification number: H04N1/0312 ,  H04N1/0314 ,  H04N1/0318 ,  H04N2201/02456 ,  H04N2201/02462 ,  H04N2201/02472 ,  H04N2201/02493 ,  H04N2201/03112 ,  H04N2201/0312 ,  H04N2201/03133 ,  H04N2201/03141 ,  H04N2201/03145 ,  H04N2201/03154 ,  H04N2201/03179 ,  H04N2201/03187 ,  H04N2201/03191

Abstract: An image reading apparatus includes a housing provided with a light passage, a transparent plate mounted on the housing, a light source for emitting light into the light passage, a lens array facing the image reading section on the transparent plate, a plurality of light-receiving elements arranged in an array extending in a primary scanning direction, and a light reflector formed on the transparent plate. The light reflector is offset from the image reading section in the secondary scanning direction, which is perpendicular to the primary scanning direction.

Abstract translation: 一种图像读取装置，包括设置有光通路的壳体，安装在壳体上的透明板，用于将光发射到光通道中的光源，与透明板上的图像读取部相对的透镜阵列， 以沿主扫描方向延伸的阵列布置的接收元件和形成在透明板上的光反射器。 光反射器在垂直于主扫描方向的副扫描方向上偏离图像读取部。

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：US06181442B2

公开(公告)日：2001-01-30

申请号：US08990169

申请日：1997-12-12

Applicant: Makoto Ogura ,  Tatsundo Kawai

Inventor： Makoto Ogura ,  Tatsundo Kawai

IPC: H04N104

CPC classification number: H04N1/0318 ,  H04N2201/02497 ,  H04N2201/03112 ,  H04N2201/03116 ,  H04N2201/03133 ,  H04N2201/03141 ,  H04N2201/03145 ,  H04N2201/03162

Abstract: For preventing occurrence of interference fringes derived from interference of light rays on a contact plane between a contact glass and a cover glass, and thus homogenizing an output wave that may otherwise undergo the adverse effect of interference fringes, a close-contact type image sensor includes a contact glass arranged to come into contact with a read surface of an original, a light source for irradiating light to the read surface, an image forming lens for converging light reflected from the read surface, an image sensor part for reading an image of the original formed on an image plane of the image forming lens, and a cover glass for fixing the light source and the image forming lens at respective predetermined positions in a housing, wherein an air layer is present between the contact glass and the cover glass.

Abstract translation: 为了防止由接触玻璃和盖玻璃之间的接触面上的光线干涉导致的干涉条纹的发生，从而均匀化否则可能会受到干涉条纹的不利影响的输出波，紧密接触型图像传感器包括 布置成与原稿的读取表面接触的接触玻璃，用于向读取表面照射光的光源，用于会聚从读取表面反射的光的图像形成透镜，用于读取读取表面的图像的图像传感器部件 形成在图像形成透镜的图像平面上的原稿，以及用于将光源和成像透镜固定在壳体中的各个预定位置处的玻璃罩，其中在接触玻璃和盖玻璃之间存在空气层。

公开(公告)号：US6128105A

公开(公告)日：2000-10-03

申请号：US100961

申请日：1998-06-22

Applicant: Yoshihiro Ishikawa ,  Yasunori Nishijima

Inventor： Yoshihiro Ishikawa ,  Yasunori Nishijima

IPC: G03B27/62 ,  H04N1/00 ,  H04N1/031 ,  H04N1/04

CPC classification number: H04N1/0311 ,  H04N1/0318 ,  H04N2201/03112 ,  H04N2201/03133 ,  H04N2201/03141 ,  H04N2201/03145

Abstract: A sheet with a thickness .DELTA.x is attached on a surface of a plate glass in an image reading area, against which a subject-sheet is pressed, so that an air layer of thickness .DELTA.x can be formed between the surface of the plate glass and a surface of the subject-sheet at the opposite side. The thickness .DELTA.x is determined to reduce the effects of an optical interference of the illumination light from a light emitting diode. The sheet has an uneven surface in order to decrease an area where the sheet is in contact with the subject-sheet, thus reducing the adhesion between the sheet and the subject-sheet. A member with a low coefficient of friction is used as the sheet.

Abstract translation: 在图像读取区域的平板玻璃的表面上安装厚度为DELTA x的片材，使得被加压物的片材能够在平板玻璃的表面之间形成厚度为DELTA x的空气层 和相对侧的被摄体片材的表面。 确定厚度DELTA x以减少来自发光二极管的照明光的光学干涉的影响。 为了减小片材与被检体片接触的面积，片材具有不平坦的表面，从而降低片材与被检体片材之间的粘附性。 使用摩擦系数低的部件作为片材。