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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7522319 | Duplex scanner A duplex scanner comprising a first scanning module, a second scanning module, a transmission mechanism, a power source and a control processing unit is provided. The first scanning module scans a front side of a to-be-scanned document and captures a front side imag... | 04/21/2009 |
| 7522317 | Image reading device Delay circuit parts are disposed between a signal converting part and buffers. Since the capacities of delay elements provided respectively for the wiring of output wiring parts are different, time lag is generated respectively in the output timings of digital outpu... | 04/21/2009 |
| 7522320 | Document character box dropout The present invention relates to a method of document character box dropout. A character box within the document is printed in thermosensitive ink which is rendered transparent upon the document's heating by a heating element or device. The heating process may be tr... | 04/21/2009 |
| 7518761 | Image scanning apparatus An image scanning apparatus comprising a plurality of image scanning sensors 21, 31, 41, and a CIS control chip 50 for controlling these image scanning sensors 21, 31, 41. The CIS control chip 50 has a trigger generator 54 for cont... | 04/14/2009 |
| 7518762 | Illuminated media position indicator and method of use An illuminated media position indicator for an imaging device comprises a scanner having a scanner top cover including an inner edge portion which defines an opening for a scanning platen disposed adjacent the opening. The inner edge portion defines at least one cor... | 04/14/2009 |
| 7518758 | Method and apparatus for increasing scanning resolution The present invention provides a method and apparatus for increasing a scanning resolution. The present invention is applied in optics input equipments, such as scanners and multi-function peripherals. The scanning method projects a light to an original to produce a... | 04/14/2009 |
| 7518759 | Readout system for a CMOS-based image sensor array In an image sensor having a plurality of photodiodes, subsets of photodiodes share a common node for signals to be sent to an amplifier. Within each subset, each individual photodiode is selected for sending signals to the amplifier by an associated selection device... | 04/14/2009 |
| 7518760 | Image reading apparatus A digital copying device, which serves as an image reading apparatus for improving processing speed by adjusting the timing of various operations when reading is performed using a sheet-through system, causes a first traveling body to move beneath a white reference ... | 04/14/2009 |
| 7515314 | Method for correcting negative film images A correction scheme derives correction parameters from an interval between image data in a negative film. In one embodiment, a scanner uses the correction parameters to correct image data scanning. ... | 04/07/2009 |
| 7515315 | Scan description language A scan description language (SDL) system and method are provided for managing a scan job. The method comprises: scanning a document at a scanning device; constructing a scan job using SDL commands; partially performing the scan job at the scanning device in response... | 04/07/2009 |
| 7515313 | Method and system for scanning with one-scan-and-done feature In accordance with the present invention, an operating procedure of a scanning system with one-scan-and-done feature is disclosed. The operating procedure comprises steps of receiving parameters input by a user, scanning an original responsive to the parameters, dis... | 04/07/2009 |
| 7515316 | Image reading device In S1, an image reading device obtains an image region length Ld of an original placed on an original mounting portion, a set moving velocity Vm of an image reading unit, a required deceleration distance Ls, a reference velocity Vr, and an absolute length Z. ... | 04/07/2009 |
| 7511863 | Scanning device and method for saving compensation memory A method of reducing memory requirement in the compensation memory unit of a scanner. The method includes providing an even compensation data value and an odd compensation data value and averaging the two to produce an odd-even compensation data value. Only half as ... | 03/31/2009 |
| 7511862 | Sheet transfer apparatus and image reading apparatus An image reading apparatus includes a transfer device for transferring a sheet, and a reading device for reading an image of the sheet at a prescribed read position. A light volume detection device is arranged at a position of one side end in a direction perpendicul... | 03/31/2009 |
| 7508551 | Image reading apparatus An image reading apparatus is equipped with an optical unit. Just prior to shifting to a low power-consumption mode, the optical unit is shifted to a low power-consumption position that is different from a home position. ... | 03/24/2009 |
| 7508552 | Document reader, image forming apparatus, and image processing method To improve operationality in color adjustment of an image quality, colored characters, or the like of a document including one of a character image, a photographic image, and a screened halftone image of chromatic or achromatic color, the invention comprises image p... | 03/24/2009 |
| 7508553 | Image displaying apparatus and image pickup apparatus having the same An image displaying apparatus for two-dimensionally scanning a light beam from a light source optically modulated on the basis of image information on a surface to be scanned by a mechanical resonance type rocking operation scanning device, and observing an image fo... | 03/24/2009 |
| RE40678 | Installation for increasing a scanning range of a scanner along an axial direction of a light source An installation for increasing the scanning range along the axial direction of the light source. The installation includes a light source and a transparent glass panel. The light source provides a light beam necessary for scanning a document. The transparent glass p... | 03/24/2009 |
| 7505182 | Image processing apparatus, and image reading area setting method An image processing apparatus including an image reading portion operable to read an image on an original, to obtain image information, an image-information outputting portion operable to output the image information to an external device, an image recording portion... | 03/17/2009 |
| 7499201 | Image reading apparatus, method of reading image, and image reading system An object of the invention is to obtain a high-quality image by reading an image of an electronic paper with high accuracy. When optically copying the electronic paper, a controller reads out display characteristics such as a reading resolution and a reading light q... | 03/03/2009 |
| 7499200 | Acquisition and organization of digital images A system and method for organizing digital images automatically. A digital image is acquired and automatically converted into an image data file with an associated date, and stored into a file system folder associated with that date. When the digital image is to be ... | 03/03/2009 |
| 7495809 | Scanning device capable of quickly starting scanning A scanning device capable of quickly starting scanning is placed on a base platform. The scanning device includes a housing, a glass platen, a scanning module, a control circuit and a scan-start unit. The housing has a top surface and a bottom surface. The glass pla... | 02/24/2009 |
| 7495810 | Image reader An image reader has a transport passage for transporting an original, a CIS for reading an image on the original transported on the transport passage, and a control member for pressing the transported original against an abutment member disposed at an opposed side o... | 02/24/2009 |
| 7495808 | Document reading device capable of sending data to external terminal through network PC link software stored in a personal computer searches for software installed in the personal computer and determines a file format that can be handled in the resulting software for sending to MFP. When MFP receives a destination for scanned image data, file format... | 02/24/2009 |
| 7495811 | Image reading apparatus, image forming apparatus using same, and image reading method An image reading apparatus includes a display section for displaying image information by being subjected to a voltage and/or an electric field, a writing section for writing the image information into the display section, and a reading section for optically reading... | 02/24/2009 |
| 7492492 | Image sensor, reading device and method for setting particular mode An image sensor, a reading device and a method for setting a particular mode are provided. The image sensor comprises a plurality of photoelectric converting elements, for converting optical signals to electric signals; a group of channel select switches, each chann... | 02/17/2009 |
| 7492490 | Image processing apparatus for applying effects to a stored image An image processing apparatus for applying effects to a stored image includes an optical reader. The apparatus includes a feed mechanism for feeding a planar element on which a printed, two-dimensional pattern having a certain resolution is carried, to the reader. T... | 02/17/2009 |
| 7492489 | Two-directions scanning method The present invention relates to a scanning method, more particularly, to a two-directions scanning method by using a user interface (UI). At first, a scanning mode is chosen and the first dpi (dots per inch) of the preview procedure is set in the user interface. Th... | 02/17/2009 |
| 7492491 | Image processing apparatus An image processing apparatus includes a CPU. In a camera mode, a TIFF file in which main image data is stored in such a manner as to satisfy a predetermined condition is recorded-by the CPU in a recording medium. When such the TIFF file is selected in a reproducing... | 02/17/2009 |
| 7489424 | Device for preventing image quality reduction caused by incidental light An image reading device is provided with a guide member having a light-blocking portion with its upper surface positioned above an extended surface of a reading surface of an optical reader. The device is also provided with a slant surface between the reading surfac... | 02/10/2009 |
| 7486421 | Media transfer mechanism A media transfer mechanism applicable to printers, scanners or multi-function printers is disclosed. The mechanism includes a media-feeding path having at least a pickup roller and a feeding roller for transferring the media to be scanned or printed. Particularly, a... | 02/03/2009 |
| 7486422 | Method and apparatus for automatic film recognition Methods and systems for recognizing a film in a scanner are provided. First, the film is previewed by the scanner to obtain an original preview image. The original preview image comprises a film image corresponding to the film. The original preview image also compri... | 02/03/2009 |
| 7483180 | Scanner unit and a hybrid apparatus using it Problem To provide technology for preventing a drop in image scanning quality due to penetration of external light and contact with an ink ribbon. Means of Resolution A scanner unit 20 according to the present invention has a scanner head... | 01/27/2009 |
| 7483182 | Method for adjusting a scanning module A method for adjusting a scanning module includes the steps of: providing a first fixing force to mount an adjustment assembly, to which an image sensor is attached, onto a base of the scanning module and loosely fixing the adjustment assembly to the base with a fir... | 01/27/2009 |
| 7483181 | Optical read device, information processing device using optical recording medium, and information reproduction method An optical reading unit which ensures that address information recorded as guide groove wobbles on an optical recording medium is easily played back. A light-receiving device (20) for detecting returning light from the optical recording medium has detection a... | 01/27/2009 |
| 7480083 | Image processing system, apparatus, and method, and color reproduction method In a system for converting an input image signal input from an image input device into an output image signal to be output by an image output device, an image compression unit converts a spectral image input via an image input unit into R, G, and B data, obtains pri... | 01/20/2009 |
| 7480082 | Radiation image scanning apparatus and method A reading apparatus obtains a line of image data stored on a surface, the reading apparatus having a radiation source (12) for directing a line of stimulating radiation onto a stimulable image carrier on the surface, generating a line of image-bearing radiati... | 01/20/2009 |
| 7477425 | Biasable drive for an image scanner carriage A method for scanning an image of media comprises biasing a scanner carriage for movement relative to a platen and releasing the carriage to move relative to the platen, the carriage scanning an image with a scanner head disposed therein. An image scanner comprises ... | 01/13/2009 |
| 7477424 | Apparatus having a light source for a transparent sheet of a scanner The present invention relates to an apparatus having a light source for a transparent sheet of a scanner that includes a lamp, a reflective plate, a spreading plate and a protective plate. The light rays emitted by the lamp are used to scan a transparent sheet, the ... | 01/13/2009 |
| 7478318 | Real-time on-demand dynamic document generation Real-time, on-demand dynamic document generation is disclosed. A merging logic integrates one or more auxiliary files with a main file to dynamically generate a displayed document. The merging logic determines the number and the locations of the auxiliary files. The... | 01/13/2009 |
