公开(公告)号：US08339467B2

公开(公告)日：2012-12-25

申请号：US12732019

申请日：2010-03-25

Applicant: Martin Georg Zahnert ,  Erik Fonseka ,  Alexander Ilic

Inventor： Martin Georg Zahnert ,  Erik Fonseka ,  Alexander Ilic

IPC: H04N5/225 ,  H04N5/76 ,  H04N1/387 ,  H04N1/024 ,  G09G5/08

CPC classification number: H04N1/107 ,  G06F3/03543 ,  G06F3/03544 ,  G06K9/228 ,  G06K2009/2045 ,  H04N1/02805 ,  H04N1/3876 ,  H04N2201/0414 ,  H04N2201/043 ,  H04N2201/0471 ,  H04N2201/3253 ,  H04N2201/3254

Abstract: A computer peripheral that operates either as a computer mouse or as a scanner. The peripheral includes navigation sensors that generate information on motion of the device and an image array that captures successive image frames of an object being scanned. In a mouse mode, the peripheral periodically transfers readings from the navigation sensors to a computing device so that the computing device can track a position of the device. In a scanner mode, in addition to obtaining navigation information from the navigation sensors, the peripheral also captures image frames as it is moved across the object. Operation of the navigation sensors and image array may be synchronized such that an association between the image data and the navigation information may be generated and maintained as image frames are transferred to the computing device, even if some of the frames are dropped in transmission between the scanner-mouse and a computer.

Abstract translation: 作为计算机鼠标或扫描仪操作的计算机外围设备。 外围设备包括导航传感器，其产生关于设备运动的信息和捕获被扫描对象的连续图像帧的图像阵列。 在鼠标模式中，外围设备周期性地将读数从导航传感器传送到计算设备，使得计算设备可以跟踪设备的位置。 在扫描器模式中，除了从导航传感器获得导航信息之外，外围设备还在图像帧被移动穿过对象时捕获图像帧。 导航传感器和图像阵列的操作可以被同步，使得当图像帧被传送到计算设备时，可以生成和维护图像数据和导航信息之间的关联，即使在帧间的传输中丢弃了一些帧 扫描仪鼠标和计算机。

公开(公告)号：US08115831B2

公开(公告)日：2012-02-14

申请号：US12235240

申请日：2008-09-22

Applicant: Carlos M. Rodriquez ,  Patrick Murphy ,  Waldemar Tunkis ,  Todd Conard ,  Michael Goldenberg ,  Jeffrey McDaniel

Inventor： Carlos M. Rodriquez ,  Patrick Murphy ,  Waldemar Tunkis ,  Todd Conard ,  Michael Goldenberg ,  Jeffrey McDaniel

IPC: H04N5/262

CPC classification number: H04N5/2252 ,  H04N1/195 ,  H04N1/19594 ,  H04N5/2256 ,  H04N2201/043 ,  H04N2201/0436 ,  H04N2201/045

Abstract: Disclosed is a portable magnifier camera that can be selectively positioned into a variety of configurations. At least four distinct viewing configurations are provided: a reading mode wherein the camera rests flatly upon the viewed object; a writing mode wherein the camera rests at an angle upon the viewed object; a hand-held mode wherein the user holds the camera relative to a distant object; and an inspection mode wherein the user holds the viewed object relative to the camera. These configurations enable a user to effectively view objects of differing size and at varying distances.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种可以选择性地定位成各种配置的便携式放大镜照相机。 提供至少四个不同的观察构造：读取模式，其中相机平坦地搁置在所观看的对象上; 一种写入模式，其中相机以一定的角度搁置在所观看的对象上; 手持模式，其中用户相对于遥远的物体保持照相机; 以及其中用户相对于相机保持所观看对象的检查模式。 这些配置使用户能够有效地查看不同大小和不同距离的物体。

公开(公告)号：US20120007993A1

公开(公告)日：2012-01-12

申请号：US12875883

申请日：2010-09-03

Applicant: Sheng-Ping Wang ,  Tung-Hsuan Pai ,  Sheng-Ling Huang ,  Ying-Jieh Huang ,  Tzu-Hung Cheng

Inventor： Sheng-Ping Wang ,  Tung-Hsuan Pai ,  Sheng-Ling Huang ,  Ying-Jieh Huang ,  Tzu-Hung Cheng

IPC: H04N5/225

CPC classification number: H04N1/1072 ,  H04N1/00241 ,  H04N1/19594 ,  H04N2201/043

Abstract: An image pickup system includes a display screen, an image pickup device and a positioning program. The image pickup device is used for shooting a document. The display screen is used for showing a positioning mark. When the document is moved and a pre-shot document image is aligned with the positioning mark, the image pickup device is activated by the positioning program to shoot the document, thereby obtaining a document image.

Abstract translation: 图像拾取系统包括显示屏，图像拾取装置和定位程序。 图像拾取装置用于拍摄文档。 显示屏用于显示定位标记。 当文档移动并且预拍摄文档图像与定位标记对准时，图像拾取装置被定位程序激活以拍摄文档，从而获得文档图像。

公开(公告)号：US20110164292A1

公开(公告)日：2011-07-07

申请号：US12928665

申请日：2010-12-16

Applicant: Erich Wolf

Inventor： Erich Wolf

IPC: H04N1/024

CPC classification number: G06F1/1686 ,  G06F1/1626 ,  G06F1/1632 ,  H04N1/00204 ,  H04N1/00236 ,  H04N1/00241 ,  H04N1/00331 ,  H04N1/0044 ,  H04N1/03 ,  H04N1/0301 ,  H04N1/0303 ,  H04N1/0305 ,  H04N1/195 ,  H04N2201/001 ,  H04N2201/0051 ,  H04N2201/0056 ,  H04N2201/0063 ,  H04N2201/0068 ,  H04N2201/0081 ,  H04N2201/0084 ,  H04N2201/0096 ,  H04N2201/043 ,  H04N2201/0452

Abstract: An optical text scanning device compatible with a small handheld computer such as a personal digital assistant (PDA). The scanning device allows for a clear view of the text that is scanned simultaneous to the scanning process so that the operator can continuously align the device to the text. The scanned images of the text are converted in real-time to standard byte or word characters for subsequent display on the computer's viewing screen. The operator can quickly verify the accuracy of the conversion by comparing the displayed character with the actual character of text on the surface that is being scanned. Scanned text characters are stored in standard digital text files for ease of manipulation.

Abstract translation: 与诸如个人数字助理（PDA）的小型手持计算机兼容的光学文本扫描装置。 扫描设备允许清晰地查看与扫描过程同时扫描的文本，使得操作者可以将设备连续地对准文本。 将文本的扫描图像实时转换为标准字节或字符字符，以便随后在计算机的查看屏幕上显示。 通过将显示的字符与正在扫描的表面上的文本的实际字符进行比较，操作员可以快速验证转换的准确性。 扫描的文本字符存储在标准数字文本文件中，以方便操作。

公开(公告)号：US20090059038A1

公开(公告)日：2009-03-05

申请号：US11578486

申请日：2005-04-13

Applicant: Paul J. Seakins ,  Jonathan D. Cartwright ,  David J. Haughey ,  David N. Lovegrove ,  Darryl J. Best

Inventor： Paul J. Seakins ,  Jonathan D. Cartwright ,  David J. Haughey ,  David N. Lovegrove ,  Darryl J. Best

IPC: H04N5/262 ,  H04N5/64

CPC classification number: H04N1/195 ,  G09B21/001 ,  H04N1/00347 ,  H04N1/19594 ,  H04N5/2256 ,  H04N2201/0081 ,  H04N2201/0089 ,  H04N2201/0096 ,  H04N2201/043 ,  H04N2201/0436 ,  H04N2201/045

Abstract: A image magnifier for the vision impaired which magnifies the image of face up source material (13) placed in the visual field of the camera (15) and displays the magnified image on a display (20). One embodiment includes a static high-resolution image mode and a second live video mode. The controller (29) provides different lighting appropriate for each mode. In a further embodiment the magnifier is transportable. Each part (17, 14, 16) is hinged (18, 19) to the other parts (17, 14, 16) allowing it to be folded into a compact lightweight form to be portably carried. In a still further embodiment the magnifier includes shielding for the lighting to minimise or avoid specular reflections.

Abstract translation: 一种用于视觉障碍物的图像放大器，其放大放置在照相机（15）的视野中的面朝上的源材料（13）的图像，并将放大的图像显示在显示器（20）上。 一个实施例包括静态高分辨率图像模式和第二直播视频模式。 控制器（29）提供适合于每种模式的不同照明。 在另一实施例中，放大镜是可运输的。 每个部分（17,14,16）铰接（18,19）到其他部分（17,14,16），使其能够被折叠成紧凑的轻型形式以便携带。 在又一实施例中，放大镜包括用于照明的屏蔽以最小化或避免镜面反射。

公开(公告)号：US20080174807A1

公开(公告)日：2008-07-24

申请号：US11626807

申请日：2007-01-24

Applicant: Truc Nguyen ,  William Su ,  John Garred

Inventor： Truc Nguyen ,  William Su ,  John Garred

IPC: G06F3/12 ,  G06F17/00

CPC classification number: H04N1/00222 ,  G06F3/1211 ,  G06F3/1219 ,  G06F3/1256 ,  G06F3/1285 ,  H04N1/00233 ,  H04N1/00347 ,  H04N1/00408 ,  H04N1/00474 ,  H04N1/00623 ,  H04N1/195 ,  H04N1/19594 ,  H04N1/32776 ,  H04N2201/001 ,  H04N2201/0013 ,  H04N2201/0094 ,  H04N2201/043

Abstract: The subject application is directed to a system and method for previewing document processing media. Image data representing a sheet medium on which rendering of an associated electronic document is available is first received. Next, a visual representation of at least a portion of the sheet medium is generated on a display based upon the received image data. Selection data is then received corresponding to a selection of a document processing operation that is targeted for the sheet medium according to the generated visual representation. A document processing operation is then commenced, which results in the rendering on the sheet medium of the associated electronic document.

Abstract translation: 本申请涉及用于预览文件处理介质的系统和方法。 首先接收表示相关联的电子文档的呈现可用的片材介质的图像数据。 接下来，基于接收到的图像数据，在显示器上生成片材介质的至少一部分的视觉表示。 然后，根据生成的视觉表示，选择与片材介质对应的文件处理操作的选择对应的选择数据。 然后开始文档处理操作，这导致在相关联的电子文档的片材介质上的呈现。

公开(公告)号：US07364077B2

公开(公告)日：2008-04-29

申请号：US11156814

申请日：2005-06-17

Applicant: Erich W. Wolf, II

Inventor： Erich W. Wolf, II

IPC: G06K7/10

CPC classification number: G06F1/1632 ,  H04N1/00204 ,  H04N1/00241 ,  H04N1/03 ,  H04N1/0301 ,  H04N1/0303 ,  H04N1/0305 ,  H04N1/195 ,  H04N2201/001 ,  H04N2201/0051 ,  H04N2201/0056 ,  H04N2201/0063 ,  H04N2201/0081 ,  H04N2201/0084 ,  H04N2201/0096 ,  H04N2201/043 ,  H04N2201/0452

Abstract: An optical text scanning device compatible with a small handheld computer such as a personal digital assistant (PDA). The scanning device allows for a clear view of the text that is scanned simultaneous to the scanning process so that the operator can continuously align the device to the text. The scanned images of the text are converted in real-time to standard byte or word characters for subsequent display on the computer's viewing screen. The operator can quickly verify the accuracy of the conversion by comparing the displayed character with the actual character of text on the surface that is being scanned. Scanned text characters are stored in standard digital text files for ease of manipulation.

Abstract translation: 与诸如个人数字助理（PDA）的小型手持计算机兼容的光学文本扫描装置。 扫描设备允许清晰地查看与扫描过程同时扫描的文本，使得操作者可以将设备连续地对准文本。 将文本的扫描图像实时转换为标准字节或字符字符，以便随后在计算机的查看屏幕上显示。 通过将显示的字符与正在扫描的表面上的文本的实际字符进行比较，操作员可以快速验证转换的准确性。 扫描的文本字符存储在标准数字文本文件中，以方便操作。

公开(公告)号：US20060033964A1

公开(公告)日：2006-02-16

申请号：US10916184

申请日：2004-08-11

Applicant: Patrick Cheung

Inventor： Patrick Cheung

IPC: H04N1/04

CPC classification number: H04N1/1017 ,  H04N1/00018 ,  H04N1/00068 ,  H04N1/00082 ,  H04N1/00092 ,  H04N1/193 ,  H04N2201/0416 ,  H04N2201/0426 ,  H04N2201/043 ,  H04N2201/0434

Abstract: An apparatus capable of modification of an image prior to scanning by a scanning device having a scanning element, a viewing surface, a glass platen, and a controller having memory capability, includes opaque adjustable bounding strips. The bounding strips are viewable through the viewing surface of the scanning device and are located between the inside surface of the glass platen and the scanning element. The bounding strips are movable to identify a selected portion of an image to be scanned. The apparatus also includes software for performing a scan of the selected portion of the image and identifying its location, based on the location of the adjustable bounding strips.

公开(公告)号：US20050201119A1

公开(公告)日：2005-09-15

申请号：US10796085

申请日：2004-03-10

Applicant: Yi-Ting Chen

Inventor： Yi-Ting Chen

IPC: F21V8/00

CPC classification number: H04N1/02855 ,  G02B6/0063 ,  G02B6/0076 ,  H04N1/0287 ,  H04N1/0289 ,  H04N2201/0096 ,  H04N2201/0406 ,  H04N2201/0408 ,  H04N2201/0418 ,  H04N2201/0422 ,  H04N2201/043 ,  H04N2201/0446

Abstract: A backlight module with two translucent faces applicable to operations of scanner is used for scanning of transparent documents. The backlight module has a shell and a light source unit disposed in the shell. The shell has a first translucent portion and a second translucent portion corresponding to each other. The light source unit in the shell can emit light via the first translucent portion and the second translucent portion. When the backlight module is used for scanning of a transparent document and the transparent document is placed outside the first translucent portion, the user can preview the content of the transparent document before scanning via the second translucent portion.

Abstract translation: 具有适用于扫描仪操作的两个半透明面的背光模块用于扫描透明文件。 背光模块具有外壳和设置在外壳中的光源单元。 壳体具有彼此对应的第一半透明部分和第二半透明部分。 壳体中的光源单元可以经由第一半透明部分和第二半透明部分发光。 当背光模块用于扫描透明文档并且透明文档放置在第一半透明部分的外部时，用户可以经由第二半透明部分扫描之前预览透明文档的内容。

公开(公告)号：US06833936B1

公开(公告)日：2004-12-21

申请号：US09717810

申请日：2000-11-21

Applicant: Edward Michael Seymour

Inventor： Edward Michael Seymour

IPC: H04N1024

CPC classification number: H04N1/04 ,  H04N1/193 ,  H04N2201/043 ,  H04N2201/0464

Abstract: In one embodiment, a device for capturing information from a document to be input to an information handling system (“IHS”) includes a housing that a user may selectively place to reveal a first portion of the document. That is, the housing defines a viewing area, such as by defining an opening through which the first portion of the document may be viewed. The housing has a shutter for selecting a subportion of the first revealed portion of the document by shutting off a portion of the viewing area, thereby hiding a portion of the first revealed portion of the document and revealing only the selected subportion. A scanner for capturing an image of the revealed subportion of the document is movably attached to the housing. In another aspect, the input device includes a magnifying lens for displaying an enlarged view of the portion of the document revealed in the viewing area, so that a user of the input device may more precisely select the subportion of the document. This is particularly helpful for users which are visually impaired.

Abstract translation: 在一个实施例中，用于从要输入到信息处理系统（“IHS”）的文档捕获信息的设备包括用户可以选择性地放置以露出文档的第一部分的外壳。 也就是说，壳体限定了观看区域，例如通过限定可以看到文档的第一部分的开口。 壳体具有用于通过关闭观看区域的一部分来选择文档的第一透露部分的子部分的遮板，从而隐藏文档的第一透露部分的一部分并仅显示所选择的子部分。 用于捕获文件的透视子部分的图像的扫描器可移动地附接到外壳。 在另一方面，输入装置包括用于显示在观看区域中显示的文档部分的放大视图的放大透镜，使得输入装置的用户可以更精确地选择文档的子部分。 这对视力障碍的用户尤其有帮助。