Method And Device For Placing A Printing Plate In Its Register Position

A method and a device for placing a flexible printing plate in its register position, by placing the printing plate on a carrier, detecting the position of at least two reference marks, the relative position of which is known, by means of a camera while the printing plate is placed on the carrier, and transporting the printing plate to the register position. Prior to detecting the position of the reference marks, at least one of the reference marks is defined by moving the camera until a point within the part of the image whose relative position is known falls within the part of the image detected by the camera, and the position of the reference mark is stored together with properties of the reference mark detected by the camera.

Image reading device, image reading method, and image forming apparatus

An image reading device includes a transporter transporting a document to a reading position, a first corrector correcting a skew of the document by coming into contact with a leading edge thereof, a radiating unit radiating light to the document, an image-information acquiring unit acquiring image information of the document based on information of light reflected therefrom, a reflector reflecting the radiated light, a leading-edge detector comparing a quantity of light reflected by the reflector with a quantity of light reflected by the document so as to detect the leading edge, a skew-amount calculator calculating a skew amount of the leading edge, and a second corrector correcting a skew of the image information based on the skew amount. The device switches between the skew correction by the first corrector and the skew correction by the second corrector based on document information, the skew amount, or user's selection.

READING APPARATUS, METHOD OF CONTROLLING THE SAME AND STORAGE MEDIUM

A reading apparatus reads an object placed faceup on a reading plate by using an imaging unit attached above the reading plate, and determines whether a user has reversed the read object by using information about the read object. If the read object is determined to have been reversed, the reading apparatus reads the reversed object by using the imaging unit and associates respective pieces of data of the two read objects with each other. 1. A reading apparatus , comprising:a first reading unit configured to read an object placed faceup on a reading plate by using an imaging unit attached above the reading plate;a determination unit configured to determine whether a user has reversed the read object by using information about the read object;a second reading unit configured to read, if the determination unit determines that the read object has been reversed, the reversed object by using the imaging unit; andan association unit configured to associate data of the object read by the first reading unit with data of the object read by the second reading unit.2. The reading apparatus according to claim 1 ,wherein the determination unit determines whether the user has removed the read object by using information about the read object, andwherein the reading apparatus further comprises a storage unit configured to store, if the determination unit determines that the read object has been removed, the data of the object read by the first reading unit.3. The reading apparatus according to claim 1 ,wherein the information about the read object includes a size and a content of the object.4. The reading apparatus according to claim 1 , further comprising:a detection unit configured to detect movement of a user's hand and movement of the object,wherein the determination unit determines whether the read object has been reversed by using the detected hand and object movements and the information about the read object.5. The reading apparatus according to claim 2 , further ...

Image Forming Apparatus, Method and Non-Transitory Computer-Readable Media Storing Computer-Executable Instructions

An image forming apparatus may include a scanner configured to read a document, a feeder configured to feed a sheet, a printer configured to print an image on the sheet, a processor, and memory storing instructions. The instructions, when executed by the processor, may cause the image forming apparatus to control the scanner to read the document to generate read data, determine whether the read data provides an image while the scanner is reading the document, and control the feeder to start feeding the sheet to the printer in response to determining that the read data provides the image. Determining whether the read data provides the image may include determining whether a substantially blank sheet would be printed based on the read data.

IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS

An image forming apparatus includes a scanner, a printer for printing an image based on an image read by the scanner, a memory storing a setting value for adjusting positioning of an image to be printed by the printer on a sheet of a sheet size, and sheet size information specifying the sheet size corresponding to the setting value, a display, and a processor. The processor is configured to control the display to display an operation guidance screen for readjustment of the setting value, control the scanner to perform a scanning of a sheet provided in accordance with the operation guidance screen, acquire, as a readjustment sheet size, a size of the provided sheet based on a scanning result of the scanning, and update the setting value stored in the memory based on a difference between the sheet size indicated by the sheet size information and the readjustment sheet size. 1. An image forming apparatus comprising:a scanner;a printer configured to print an image based on an image read by the scanner;a memory storing a setting value for adjusting positioning of an image to be printed by the printer on a sheet of a sheet size, and sheet size information specifying the sheet size corresponding to the setting value;a display; and control the display to display an operation guidance screen for readjustment of the setting value,', 'control the scanner to perform a scanning of a sheet provided in accordance with the operation guidance screen,', 'acquire, as a readjustment sheet size, a size of the provided sheet based on a scanning result of the scanning, and', 'update the setting value stored in the memory based on a difference between the sheet size indicated by the sheet size information and the readjustment sheet size., 'a processor configured to2. The image forming apparatus according to claim 1 , whereinthe operation guidance screen indicates a process to set the sheet for the scanning at the scanner.3. The image forming apparatus according to claim 1 , whereinthe ...

AUTOMATIC DOCUMENT FEEDER

An automatic document feeding system includes an image reader including an optical window and a light source illuminating the optical window, and an automatic document feeder including a reflective flag positioned within a viewing region of the optical window. 1. An automatic document feeding system , comprising:an image reader including an optical window and a light source illuminating the optical window; andan automatic document feeder including a reflective flag positioned within a viewing region of the optical window.2. The automatic document feeding system of claim 1 , wherein the reflective flag is rotational about a pivotal axis in a direction of a media path.3. The automatic document feeding system of claim 1 , wherein the image reader is an optical scanner.4. The automatic document feeding system of claim 2 , wherein the reflective flag includes a trigger extending into the media path at a location prior to the optical window.5. The automatic document feeding system of claim 1 , wherein movement of a medium against the trigger initiates rotational movement of the reflective flag and signals the leading edge of the medium.6. A method of automatic document feeding claim 1 , comprising:reflecting a light source with a reflective surface of a flag in an optical window of a document feeding device in a first state;initiating movement of a medium through the document feeding device;contacting the medium against a trigger of the flag;rotating the reflective surface of the flag out of the optical window in response to movement of the medium past the trigger;changing light reflectance in the optical window to a second state;detecting a leading edge of the medium in response to the change of state prior to the medium passing into the optical window; andcontinuing movement of the medium through the document feeding device.7. The method of claim 6 , comprising:signaling a scanner to begin scanning a predetermined time after he change to the second state.8. The method ...

IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS, IMAGE FORMING METHOD, AND RECORDING MEDIUM STORING IMAGE FORMING PROGRAM

An image forming apparatus includes an image capture device that captures a user image and generates a captured image, a document holding determination unit that determines whether or not the user appearing in the captured image holds a document based on the captured image, and a scanned data processor that performs processing including scanning the document. The scanned data processor is activated if the document holding determination unit determines that the user holds the document. 1. An image forming apparatus , comprising:an image capture device to capture an image of a user to generate a captured image;a scanned data processor to perform processing including scanning the document; anda document holding determination unit to determine whether or not the user appearing in the captured image holds a document based on the captured image, and a processor activate the scanned data processor based on determination that the user holds the document.2. The image forming apparatus according to claim 1 , further comprising a printer unit to execute forming an image on a recording sheet based on a print job issued by the user claim 1 ,wherein the processor activates the printer unit even if the document holding determination unit determines that the user does not hold the document.3. The image forming apparatus according to wherein the scanned data processor is at least one of a scanner that scans the document and generates image data claim 2 , a copier that scans the document and outputs an image on recording paper claim 2 , and a facsimile transmitter that scans the document and transfers facsimile to a destination.4. The image forming apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the document holding determination unit comprises:a hand region extractor to extract a region of the captured image in which a user hand appears; anda document region determination unit to extract a closed region that contacts the hand region and determine whether or not the closed region ...

Image reading device and method for determining accompaniment by metal object

An image reading device includes a magnetizer that magnetizes a metal object attached to a document, a magnetism detector that is disposed on the downstream side of the magnetizer in a document transport direction from a document stacking table toward the document transport path and detects residual magnetism of the metal object, and a metal object accompaniment determination unit that determines whether or not the metal object is attached to the document based on a detection result by the magnetism detector.

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR IDENTIFYING AND TRANSFERRING SHEETS

Provided are systems and methods for identifying, isolating, and/or aligning sheets. An identification system can facilitate accurate identification of a sheet by (i) vacating one or more components of the system that are not the sheet from a zone of detection, and/or (ii) determining a reference axis of the sheet. An isolation system can facilitate accurate isolation of a sheet by (i) providing targeted air flow, and/or (ii) introducing a wave into the sheet. Identification systems and/or isolation systems described herein may facilitate isolation of sheets that were previously fastened together by one or more fasteners. An alignment system can facilitate accurate alignment of a first sheet at an upstream location relative to a second sheet at a downstream location via machine learning. 115-. (canceled)16. A method for isolating a sheet from an adjacent sheet previously fastened to the sheet , comprising:(a) lifting the sheet by a device capable of suction, wherein a portion of a surface of the sheet is coupled to a portion of a surface of the adjacent sheet at a previous fastening location of the sheet and the adjacent sheet by an adhesive force;(b) positioning an air providing device between the sheet and the adjacent sheet, wherein the air providing device comprises an air providing port configured to provide air along a path leading to the previous fastening location; and(c) providing air from the air providing port along the path to overcome the adhesive force.17. The method of claim 16 , wherein the air providing device is an air knife.18. The method of claim 16 , wherein the air providing device is configured to hold down the surface of the adjacent sheet.19. The method of claim 16 , wherein the air providing device comprises a plurality of air providing port claim 16 , wherein each of the plurality of air providing ports is configured to provide air along a different path.20. The method of claim 16 , wherein the adhesive force is a static friction force or ...

DIGITAL DOCUMENT VALIDATION

A user device transmits a digital representation of a document or contract to a document or contract validation system through one or more channels. The document or contract validation system validates the document or contract before submitting the document or contract to a transaction system as a valid transaction. The digital representation of the document or contract may include one or more sets of parameters that are useful in the validation process. 1. A method comprising:receiving a first digital representation of a document through a first communication channel that includes a point-of-user-interaction computer, the first digital representation at least partially originating from a user device that interacts with the point-of-user-interaction computer, the first digital representation including a first set of parameter values;receiving a second digital representation of the document through a second communication channel that does not include the point-of-user-interaction computer, the second digital representation at least partially originating from the user device, the second digital representation including a second set of parameter values;determining that the first and second digital representations represent a common document;creating a final digital representation of the document as a function of the first and second sets of parameter values; andsubmitting the final digital representation of the document as a valid transaction.2. The method of wherein creating a final digital representation of the document as a function of the first and second sets of parameter values comprises:printing the document; andscanning the document to produce the final digital representation of the document.3. The method of wherein determining that the first and second digital representations represent a common document comprises:evaluating an error function to produce a confidence value that the first and second digital representations represent the common document; ...

System and method for multiple document scanning

A system and method for scanning two or more documents into a single scan file includes a multifunction peripheral having an intelligent controller including a processor and associated memory. A scanner of the multifunction peripheral includes first and second document feed modes. A user interface includes a display, such as a touchscreen display. A first sensor detects a presence of a first tangible document in the first feed mode. A second sensor detects a second document in the second feed mode. The controller enables the first feed mode to complete a first scan operation and generates a digital image file comprising images of the first document. The controller generates a prompt on the display for a selection of a continued scan operation. If selected, the second feed mode completes a second scan operation on the second document and generates the digital image file to include images of the second document.

IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS

According to the embodiment, an image forming apparatus includes an image forming unit, a writing unit, and a processor. The processor controls image-formation by the image forming unit to form a first image on a first sheet. The processor suspends image-formation of a second image, the second image being next to the first image, until the processor recognizes whether the writing unit succeeds in or does not succeed in writing the information in the wireless tag of the first sheet, on which the first image is formed. 1. An image forming apparatus , comprising:an image forming unit that forms images on sheets conveyed in sequence;a writing unit that writes information in a wireless tag of a sheet, on which an image is formed by the image forming unit; and controls image-formation by the image forming unit to form a first image on a first sheet,', 'suspends image-formation of a second image, the second image being next to the first image, until the processor recognizes whether the writing unit succeeds in or does not succeed in writing the information in the wireless tag of the first sheet, on which the first image is formed,', 'forms the first image again on a second sheet, when the processor recognizes that the writing unit does not succeed in writing the information in the wireless tag of the first sheet, on which the first image is formed, and', 'starts image-formation of the second image to form the second image on the second sheet, when the processor recognizes that the writing unit succeeds in writing the information in the wireless tag of the first sheet, on which the first image is formed., 'a processor that'}2. The image forming apparatus according to claim 1 , further comprising:a memory device including a plurality of memory areas each for storing image data, the image data being used to form an image on a sheet, whereinthe processor stores image data of the second image in one of the memory areas of the memory device, regardless of recognizing whether the ...

IMAGE READING APPARATUS, IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS, AND METHOD OF CONTROLLING IMAGE READING APPARATUS

Conveyance modes include a registration mode accompanied with skew correction and a registrationless mode unaccompanied with skew correction. When a jam occurs, the controller interrupts a job, and invokes blank-feed processing starting from a state with all sheets re-set. On invoking blank-feed processing, the controller checks the conveyance mode and recognizes the number of jams. If the conveyance mode is the registration mode and in addition the number of jams has not reached a threshold number of jams, the controller invokes blank-feed processing in the registrationless mode. 1. An image reading apparatus comprising:a conveying portion having a conveyance passage leading from a setting portion via a registration position and a reading position to a discharge portion, during execution of a job the conveying portion feeding a sheet set on the setting portion to the conveyance passage, then conveying the sheet, and then discharging the sheet to the discharge portion;a reading portion which during execution of the job reads at the reading position the sheet being conveyed along the conveyance passage; anda controller which controls the job,wherein a registration mode in which the conveying portion performs skew correction for the sheet at the registration position and', 'a registrationless mode in which the conveying portion does not perform the skew correction,, 'the conveying portion has, as sheet conveyance modes,'} the controller interrupts the job,', 'the controller sets as a recovery number of sheets a number of sheets that have finished being read by the reading portion,', 'the controller makes the conveying portion perform blank-feed processing to discharge a sheet fed to the conveyance passage to the discharge portion without reading the sheet starting from a state where all sheets that were set on the setting portion at a start of the job have been re-set on the setting portion until a number of sheets that have fed from the setting portion to the ...

IMAGE PROCESSING APPARATUS, METHOD FOR CONTROLLING THE SAME, AND STORAGE MEDIUM

There is provided a mechanism for determining whether to perform processing of lifting up a document tray upon detection of a document depending on an active application. A method for controlling an image processing apparatus includes lifting up a document tray upon placement of a document on the document tray, conveying the document placed on the document tray lifted up in the lifting, reading the document conveyed in the conveying, and registering, for an application, whether to lift up the document tray upon the placement of the document on the document tray. 1. An image processing apparatus comprising:a document tray;a lifting unit configured to lift up the document tray upon placement of a document on the document tray;a conveyance unit configured to convey the document placed on the document tray lifted up by the lifting unit;a reading unit configured to read the document conveyed by the conveyance unit; anda registration unit configured to register, for an application, whether to lift up the document tray upon the placement of the document on the document tray.2. The image processing apparatus according to claim 1 ,wherein, during execution of a first application for which the registration unit has registered to lift up the document tray upon the placement of the document on the document tray, the document tray is lifted up upon the placement of the document on the document tray, andwherein, during execution of a second application for which the registration unit has registered not to lift up the document tray upon the placement of the document on the document tray, the document tray is not lifted up upon the placement of the document on the document tray.3. The image processing apparatus according to claim 1 ,wherein, during display of a screen of a first application for which the registration unit has registered to lift up the document tray upon the placement of the document on the document tray, the document tray is lifted up upon the placement of the ...

IMAGE PROCESSING APPARATUS, IMAGE PROCESSING SYSTEM, IMAGE PROCESSING METHOD, AND STORAGE MEDIUM

An image forming apparatus including: a character information area display unit configured to highlight and display at least one character information area including a handwritten chatacter string out of character information areas: an input receiving unit configured to receive a character information area including a handwritten character string specified a user; a character information area display selecting unit configured to select at least one character information area other than the character information area including the handwritten character string specified by the user to be combined with the character information area including the handwritten character string specified by the user; and a character information combining unit configured to combine character information in the character information area including the handwritten character string specified by the user and character information in the character information area selected by the character information area display selecting unit. 1. An image processing apparatus comprising:an obtaining unit configured to obtain information that has been obtained by performing an OCR (Optical Character Recognition) process on image data obtained by reading a document including at least one handwritten character string and at least one printed character stringa display control unit configured to highlight and display at least one character information area including a handwritten character string out of character information areas including character information in an image represented by the image dataa receiving unit configured to receive a character information area including a handwritten character string specified by a user out of the at least one character information area including the handwritten character strings,a selecting unit configured to select at least one combination candidate area, the combination candidate area being a character information area other than the character information area ...

IMAGE READING APPARATUS AND METHOD OF CONTROLLING THE SAME

An image reading apparatus includes a reading unit configured to read an image of a document and generate image data, a filtering unit configured to perform filtering processing on the image data generated by the reading unit and generate image data, a binarization unit configured to perform binarization processing based on the image data generated by the filtering unit using a first threshold value to generate first binary image data, and perform binarization processing based on the image data generated by the filtering unit using a second threshold value to generate second binary image data, and a detection unit configured to detect an edge in the image data generated by the reading unit based on the first binary image data and the second binary image data generated by the binarization unit. 1. An image reading apparatus configured to perform correction processing to correct a tilt of an image based on an edge identified from image data , the image reading apparatus comprising:a reading unit configured to read an image of a document and generate image data;a filtering unit configured to perform filtering processing to extract an edge of the image data generated by the reading unit and generate image data;a binarization unit configured to perform binarization processing based on the image data generated by the filtering unit using a first threshold value to generate first binary image data, and perform binarization processing based on the image data generated by the filtering unit using a second threshold value lower than the first threshold value to generate second binary image data; andan identification unit configured to identify an edge in the image data generated by the reading unit based on the first binary image data and the second binary image data generated by the binarization unit.2. The image reading apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the identification unit identifies claim 1 , as an edge claim 1 , pixels that are consecutively lined up when ...

READING DEVICE, IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS INCLUDING THE SAME, AND CONTROL METHOD FOR READING DEVICE

The reading device includes an image reading unit, a document feeder unit, a table document detection unit for detecting presence or absence of a document on the place-reading contact glass, a document set sensor for detecting setting of the document, a size detection unit for detecting a size of the document on the document tray, and an open/close detection unit for detecting open and close of the document feeder unit. In a determination necessary state in which setting of the document is not detected while an object on the document tray is detected, it is determined to execute feed reading, or to execute place reading, or to be disabled to confirm to execute the place reading or the feed reading, based on whether or not there is a document on the place-reading contact glass and based on history information. 1. A reading device comprising:an image reading unit including a place-reading contact glass on which a document to be read is placed and a feed-reading contact glass on which a transported document sheet passes, so as to perform document reading by one of place reading for reading the document placed on the place-reading contact glass and feed reading for reading the transported document sheet;a document feeder unit being capable of opening and closing with respect to the image reading unit, and configured to feed a document sheet set on a document tray and to transport the document sheet to the feed-reading contact glass;a table document detection unit for detecting whether or not there is a document on the place-reading contact glass;a document set sensor for detecting whether or not a document sheet is set on the document tray in such a manner that the document feeder unit can feed the document sheet;a size detection unit for detecting a size of the document sheet set on the document tray;an open/close detection unit for detecting open and close of the document feeder unit;an input unit for accepting an instruction to start the document reading;a notifying ...

Image reading apparatus that starts scanning based on detection of original and control method thereof

An image reading apparatus includes a scanner, a sensor, and a controller. The sensor is configured to detect an original at a predetermined position. The controller is configured to determine whether or not an immediate execution mode in which no user operation is needed to cause the scanner to start scanning is set, and in case the immediate execution mode is determined to be set, determine whether or not a scan start condition is satisfied. The scan start condition includes the sensor detecting the original at the predetermined position. The controller is configured to control the scanner to start scanning, upon a standby time of a predetermined amount being passed since the scan start condition is satisfied.

IMAGE PROCESSING APPARATUS, METHOD FOR CONTROLLING THE SAME, AND STORAGE MEDIUM

An image processing apparatus according to an embodiment by the present disclosure includes a storage unit for storing a reading size, an identifying unit for identifying the reading size using a sensor, a reading unit for reading an image of a document, and a setting unit for setting the identifying unit to identify the reading size. In case of the identifying unit identifying the size of the document in a state where the setting unit sets the identifying unit to identify the reading size, the reading unit reads the image of the document based on the size identified by the identifying unit. In case of the identifying unit not identifying the size of the document in the state where the setting unit sets the identifying unit to identify the reading size, the reading unit reads the image of the document based on the size stored in the storage unit. 1. An image processing apparatus comprising:a storage unit configured to store a reading size selected by a user;a sensor;an identifying unit configured to identify the reading size using the sensor;a reading unit configured to read an image of a document;a reception unit configured to receive an execution instruction to execute a reading process in which the reading unit reads the image of the document; anda setting unit configured to set the identifying unit to identify the reading size,wherein in a case where the reception unit receives the execution instruction from the user and the identifying unit identifies a size of the document in a state where the setting unit sets the identifying unit to identify the reading size, the reading unit reads the image of the document based on the size identified by the identifying unit, andwherein in a case where the reception unit receives the execution instruction from the user and the identifying unit does not identify the size of the document in the state where the setting unit sets the identifying unit to identify the reading size, the reading unit reads the image of the document ...

Image reading apparatus and image forming apparatus

An image reading apparatus includes a transparent member disposed at a document pass position, an image reading unit configured to read an image of a passing document through the transparent member, and a rotating cleaning unit configured to rotate to clean a document pass surface of the transparent member. The rotating cleaning unit includes a main body rotatable centering on a rotational axis, a first cleaning member supported by the main body, and configured to scrape foreign matters on the document pass surface during rotation of the main body, and a second cleaning member supported by the main body, and configured to enable sweeping foreign matters on the document pass surface during rotation of the main body.

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR IDENTIFYING AND TRANSFERRING SHEETS

Provided are systems and methods for identifying, isolating, and/or aligning sheets. An identification system can facilitate accurate identification of a sheet by (i) vacating one or more components of the system that are not the sheet from a zone of detection, and/or (ii) determining a reference axis of the sheet. An isolation system can facilitate accurate isolation of a sheet by (i) providing targeted air flow, and/or (ii) introducing a wave into the sheet. Identification systems and/or isolation systems described herein may facilitate isolation of sheets that were previously fastened together by one or more fasteners. An alignment system can facilitate accurate alignment of a first sheet at an upstream location relative to a second sheet at a downstream location via machine learning. 1. A method for identifying a sheet , comprising:a) providing a sheet in a zone of detection, wherein one or more tools are configured to manipulate the sheet within the zone of detection;b) vacating the one or more tools from the zone of detection, wherein a given tool of the one or more tools is coupled to a positioning component, wherein the positioning component is configured to move itself and the tool coupled thereto outside the zone of detection;c) detecting, by a sensor, one or more characteristics of the sheet to generate sensor data, wherein the one or more characteristics of the sheet are indicative of (i) an orientation and (ii) a position of the sheet in the zone of detection;d) providing the sensor data to a controller; ande) providing, by the controller, manipulation instructions to the one or more tools to manipulate the sheet, wherein the manipulation instructions are based at least in part on the orientation and the position of the sheet.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising determining claim 1 , by the controller claim 1 , a reference axis of the sheet from the one or more characteristics of the sheet provided by the sensor.3. The method of claim 2 , ...

IMAGE PROCESSING APPARATUS

An image processing apparatus, includes: an acceptance unit that accepts image data and reading data read from a medium; an extraction unit that extracts a rectangular image by segmenting one image of the image data and the reading data to have a size calculated based on an error; a searching unit that searches for a matching position of a rectangular image in the other image of the image data and the reading data, which corresponds to a position of the rectangular image extracted by the extraction unit within a range of a movement amount calculated based on the size of the rectangular image extracted by the extraction unit and a predetermined size calculated by the error; and a comparison unit that compares the rectangular image extracted by the extraction unit with the rectangular image in the other image at the position searched by the searching unit. 1. An image processing apparatus , comprising:an acceptance unit that accepts image data and reading data read from a medium on which an image of the image data is formed;an extraction unit that extracts a rectangular image by segmenting one image of the image data and the reading data to have a size calculated based on an error which occurs from an image forming apparatus forming the image of the image data on the medium and/or an image reading apparatus reading the medium;a searching unit that searches for a matching position of a rectangular image in the other image of the image data and the reading data, which corresponds to a position of the rectangular image extracted by the extraction unit within a range of a movement amount calculated based on the size of the rectangular image extracted by the extraction unit and a predetermined size calculated by the error; anda comparison unit that compares the rectangular image extracted by the extraction unit with the rectangular image in the other image at the position searched by the searching unit.2. The image processing apparatus of claim 1 , further comprising:a ...

Sheet feeding device and image forming apparatus

A sheet feeding device comprising: a stacking member on which a sheet is stacked; a first conveying portion that conveys a sheet stacked on the stacking member; a second conveying portion that separates and conveys a sheet conveyed by the first conveying portion; a stopper member that stops a sheet whose front end is abutted against the stopper member at an upstream of the second conveying portion in a sheet conveying direction, wherein the stopper member can be at a first position where the sheet can be stopped and a second position where the sheet can pass the stopper member, and wherein the stopper member can move from the first position toward the second position such that a sheet conveyed by the first conveying portion reaches the second conveying portion while maintaining a state where the front end of the sheet is abutted to the stopper member.

IMAGING DEVICE AND NON-TRANSITORY COMPUTER READABLE MEDIUM STORING PROGRAM

An imaging device includes: an imaging unit that divides an object to be imaged into multiple areas, and captures multiple divided images; a correcting unit that corrects the multiple divided images captured by the imaging unit; and a generating unit that generates one composite image by compositing the multiple divided images after being corrected by the correcting unit. 1. An imaging device comprising:an imaging unit that divides an object to be imaged into a plurality of areas, and captures a plurality of divided images;a correcting unit that corrects the plurality of divided images captured by the imaging unit; anda generating unit that generates one composite image by compositing the plurality of divided images after being corrected by the correcting unit.2. The imaging device according to claim 1 ,wherein the correcting unit detects boundaries between the plurality of areas by performing edge detection on the plurality of divided images, andthe generating unit composites the plurality of divided images by combining the detected boundaries.3. The imaging device according to claim 1 ,wherein the correcting unit corrects each of the plurality of divided images to target size and shape.4. The imaging device according to claim 2 ,wherein the correcting unit corrects each of the plurality of divided images to target size and shape.5. The imaging device according to claim 1 ,wherein the correcting unit corrects a size, distortion, and inclination of each of the plurality of divided images.6. The imaging device according to claim 2 ,wherein the correcting unit corrects a size, distortion, and inclination of each of the plurality of divided images.7. The imaging device according to claim 1 , further comprisingan obtaining unit that obtains sheet information on the object to be imaged,wherein the correcting unit corrects the plurality of divided images using the sheet information on the object to be imaged obtained by the obtaining unit.8. The imaging device according ...

METHOD FOR IMPROVE OF SCAN SPEED USING PRE-SCAN

An image reading apparatus includes an image sensor to read a document, a sensor to detect whether the document is loaded on the image reading apparatus, and a processor to, when the sensor detects the document is loaded on the image reading apparatus, and before a scan instruction is input to the image reading apparatus, control the image sensor to execute a pre-scan job with respect to the loaded document using a default set value. 1. An image reading apparatus , comprising:an image sensor to read a document;a sensor to detect whether the document is loaded on the image reading apparatus; anda processor to, when the sensor detects the document is loaded on the image reading apparatus, and before a scan instruction is input to the image reading apparatus, control the image sensor to execute a pre-scan job with respect to the document.2. The apparatus according to claim 1 , further comprising:a paper feeder to sequentially feed documents to be read by the image sensor,whereinthe processor is to, when the sensor detects the document is loaded on the image reading apparatus, and before the scan instruction is input to the image reading apparatus, control the image sensor to execute the pre-scan job with respect to the document using a default set value,when the scan instruction is input during execution of the pre-scan job, the processor is to control the image sensor and the paper feeder to execute a scan job with respect to a remaining portion of the document not read by the image sensor during the pre-scan job, by applying an option value corresponding to the scan instruction, andwhen the option value is different from the default set value, the processor is to execute an image processing operation by applying the option value corresponding to the scan instruction with respect to a scan image generated by the pre-scan job, to generate an image-processed scan image.3. The apparatus according to claim 2 , wherein the processor is to execute the scan job with respect ...

Image sensor-based media tracking

A Contact Image Sensor (CIS) module in combination with a Field-Programmer Gate Array (FPGA) of an image device cooperate to identify, track, and record media document images for media documents being tracked within a valuable media depository/dispenser.

Image reading apparatus

An image reading apparatus includes: a conveyance unit configured to convey the original; an image reading unit configured to read an image of the original conveyed by the conveyance unit by using a reading sensor to generate image data which represents a reading result; at least one processor configured to: detect a streak image in an image represented by the image data based on the image data; determine a content area in the image represented by the image data, the content area being an area where content is printed, and perform correction processing for removing the streak image by correcting the image data; wherein the at least one processor is configured to be operable in a first reading mode in which the correction processing is performed to image data corresponding to the streak image in an area outside the content area.

IMAGE PROCESSING APPARATUS AND CONTROL METHOD BY THE SAME

An image processing apparatus includes an image sensor that is moved to acquire a region image of a document placement region containing a document placed thereon, processor configured to invert or rotate the image such that the arrangement of a document image contained in the region image is coincident with a placement position of the document on the document placement region in accordance with a main scanning direction of the image sensor, a sub-scanning direction of the image sensor, and a predetermined direction, and a display on which the region image inverted or rotated by the processor is displayed. 1. An image processing apparatus , comprising:an image sensor that is moved to acquire a region image of a document placement region containing a document placed thereon;a processor configured to invert or rotate the image such that the arrangement of a document image contained in the region image is coincident with a placement position of the document on the document placement region in accordance with a main scanning direction of the image sensor, a sub-scanning direction of the image sensor, and a predetermined direction; anda display on which the region image inverted or rotated by the processor is displayed.2. The image processing apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the predetermined direction is a line of sight direction of a user viewing the document placement region.3. The image processing apparatus according to claim 2 , wherein the image sensor is a line sensor that has a plurality of sensors arranged along the main scanning direction and the image sensor is moved in the sub-scanning direction to acquire the region image.4. The image processing apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the processor is configured to perform image processing on the region image so that the document image is displayed within the region image to be distinguishable from rest of the region image.5. The image processing apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the ...

IMAGE READING APPARATUS

An image reading apparatus, having a reader device, a user interface, a communication interface, and a controller, is provided. The controller accepts entry of first receiver-identifying information, in response to entry of a first scan command through the user interface, controls the reader device to read an image of an original material, and stores image data for the read image in relation with the first receiver-identifying information in a predetermined memory area. In response to receiving of a second scan command including second receiver-identifying information that corresponds to the first receiver-identifying information by identifying the same receiver from an information processing apparatus by use of a specific protocol, the controller reads out the image data stored in relation with the first receiver-identifying information corresponding to the second receiver-identifying information included in the second scan command from the predetermined memory area, and transmits the image data to the information processing apparatus. 1. An image reading apparatus , comprising:a reader device;a user interface;a communication interface; and accept entry of first receiver-identifying information identifying a receiver of image data;', 'in a state where the first receiver-identifying information is entered, in response to entry of a first scan command through the user interface, the first scan command being configured to cause the reader device to read an image of an original material, control the reader device to read the image of the original material; and', 'store image data for the read image in relation with the entered first receiver-identifying information in a predetermined memory area,, 'a controller configured towherein the communication interface is configured to receive a second scan command from an information processing apparatus connected with the image reading apparatus by use of a specific protocol, the second scan command being configured to cause ...

Image forming apparatus, method of processing image, and recording medium storing image processing program

An image forming apparatus includes a document reader that scans a document and outputs an image of the document, a process selector that selects a process to be executed on the image depending on a document scanning region scanned in the document reader, and a controller that performs control to execute the process selected by the process selector on the image.

IMAGE READING DEVICE

An image reading device includes a carrying part that carries a manuscript medium along a carrying path along which the manuscript medium is carried, a reading part that is arranged on the carrying path and sequentially generates read data by performing a reading operation, a memory that stores the read data by performing a writing operation, and a controller that detects a leading edge of the manuscript medium based on the read data and starts the writing operation of the read data to the memory based on a result of the detection. 1. An image reading device , comprising:a carrying part that carries a manuscript medium along a carrying path along which the manuscript medium is carried;a reading part that is arranged on the carrying path and sequentially generates read data by performing a reading operation;a memory that stores the read data by performing a writing operation; anda controller that detects a leading edge of the manuscript medium based on the read data and starts the writing operation of the read data to the memory based on a result of the detection.2. The image reading device according to claim 1 , whereinthe controller further detects a trailing edge of the manuscript medium based on the read data and terminates the writing operation of the read data based on a result of the detection.3. The image reading device according to claim 1 , further comprising:a first sensor that detects the manuscript medium, whereinthe reading part and the first sensor are arranged along the carrying path,the first sensor is arranged at a second position that is on an upstream side of a first position where the reading part is arranged, andthe controller further obtains a timing for terminating the writing operation of the read data based on a result of the detection by the first sensor.4. The image reading device according to claim 1 , whereinthe reading part is composed with a plurality of reading sensors that are arranged substantially perpendicular to a carrying ...

IMAGE READING DEVICE, IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS INCORPORATING THE IMAGE READING DEVICE, AND METHOD OF READING IMAGES USING THE IMAGE READING DEVICE

An image reading device, which is included in an image forming apparatus and used to perform a method of reading images, includes an image reading body configured to read one of a recording medium and the recording medium together with a background area adjacent to the recording medium, a moving body disposed facing the image reading body, and a reference body as a reference in shading correction. The moving body is configured to hold the recording medium and the reference body in a direction intersecting a sheet conveying direction of the recording medium such that the recording medium and the reference body contact to and separate from the image reading body. 1. An image reading device comprising:an image reading body configured to read one of a recording medium and the recording medium together with a background area adjacent to the recording medium;a moving body disposed facing the image reading body; anda reference body as a reference in shading correction,the moving body configured to hold the recording medium and the reference body in a direction intersecting a sheet conveying direction of the recording medium such that the recording medium and the reference body contact to and separate from the image reading body.2. The image reading device according to claim 1 ,wherein the reference body is movable in the sheet conveying direction of the recording medium reciprocally between a reading position facing the image reading body and a retreating position at which the reference body is moved from the reading position.3. The image reading device according to claim 2 ,wherein the reference body includes an opposed face facing the image reading body and a guide face opposite the opposed face.4. The image reading device according to claim 2 ,wherein the reference body includes a tapered face having a shape in which a width of the reference body gradually decreases toward a downstream end of the reference body.5. The image reading device according to claim 2 ,wherein ...

IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS INCORPORATING POSITION DETECTOR AND POSITION CORRECTOR

An image forming apparatus includes an image forming device, a detector and a holding body. The image forming device is configured to perform an image formation to a sheet. The detector is configured to detect a position of a first image formed on a first surface of the sheet through the image formation of the image forming device. The holding body is configured to move while holding the sheet, by performing one of a rotation in a radial direction about a support shaft attached thereto in a direction perpendicular to an axial direction thereof and a lateral shift in a width direction of the sheet, operable to correct the position of the sheet based on a detection result obtained by the detector. 1. An image forming apparatus comprising:an image forming device configured to perform an image formation to a sheet;a detector configured to detect a position of a first image formed on a first surface of the sheet through the image formation of the image forming device; anda holding body configured to move while holding the sheet, by performing one of a rotation in a radial direction about a support shaft attached thereto in a direction perpendicular to an axial direction thereof and a lateral shift in a width direction of the sheet, operable to correct the position of the sheet based on a detection result obtained by the detector.2. The image forming apparatus according to claim 1 ,wherein the holding body is configured to match a relative position of the first image formed on the first surface of the sheet with a second image to be formed on a second surface of the sheet.3. The image forming apparatus according to claim 2 ,wherein the holding body is configured to move the sheet by performing one of the rotation in the radial direction and the lateral shift in the width direction of the sheet, operable to match the position of the first image formed on the first surface of the sheet with an ideal image forming position having no positional shift of the second image to be ...

IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS, IMAGE FORMING METHOD, AND NON-TRANSITORY COMPUTER-READABLE MEDIUM STORING IMAGE FORMING PROGRAM

There is provided an image forming apparatus, including: an image forming unit; a sheet detector positioned on a sheet conveyance path at an upstream side of the image forming unit; a conveyance belt; an image detector; and a controller. The controller is configured to perform: detecting a front end of the sheet; forming a mark image to extend over the conveyance belt and the sheet; detecting the mark image; measuring a mark conveyance time; obtaining a time elapsed based on the mark conveyance time; and forming the image when the obtained time passes from the front end of the sheet is detected. 1. An image forming apparatus , comprising:a body having an image forming unit;the image forming unit being configured to form an image on a sheet;a sheet detector positioned on a sheet conveyance path at an upstream side of the image forming unit;a conveyance belt configured to convey the sheet;an image detector configured to detect an image formed on the conveyance belt; anda controller,wherein the controller is configured to perform:detecting a front end of the sheet by the sheet detector;forming a mark image to extend over the conveyance belt and the sheet conveyed by the conveyance belt;detecting the mark image on the conveyance belt by the image detector;measuring a mark conveyance time which is a time elapsed after a front end of the sheet is detected by the sheet detector until a rear end of the mark image is detected by the image detector;obtaining a time elapsed based on the mark conveyance time; andforming the image by the image forming unit, when the obtained time passes from the front end of the sheet is detected by the sheet detect.2. The image forming apparatus according to claim 1 , further comprising a storage claim 1 ,wherein the controller is configured to perform:obtaining a reference conveyance time used as a reference of the mark conveyance time;obtaining a first adjustment time from a difference between the mark conveyance time and the reference ...

COLOR ERASING APPARATUS DECIDING WHETHER OR NOT TO STORE READ IMAGE DATA, IMAGE STORAGE METHOD AND IMAGE STORAGE SYSTEM

In accordance with one embodiment, a color erasing apparatus comprises a reading section, a storage section and a control section. The reading section reads an image formed on a sheet to acquire image data. The storage section stores the image data acquired by the reading section. The control section determines whether or not there exists a mark in the image data, and carries out a control to, in a case in which there exists a mark in the image data, delete the image data read by the reading section from the storage section if it is determined that there exists a mark and the image data acquired by the reading section coincides with the image data stored through the processing of an image forming apparatus when determining whether or not the image data read by the reading section coincides with the image data stored in the storage section in advance, or store the image data read by the reading section in the storage section if it is determined that the image data doesn't coincide with each other. 1. A color erasing apparatus comprises:a reading section configured to read an image formed on a sheet to acquire image data;a storage section configured to store the image data acquired by the reading section;a control section configured to determine whether or not there exists a mark in the image data, and carry out a control to, in a case in which there exists a mark in the image data, delete the image data read by the reading section from the storage section if it is determined that there exists a mark and the image data acquired by the reading section coincides with an image data stored through the processing of an image forming apparatus when determining whether or not the image data read by the reading section coincides with the image data stored in the storage section in advance, or store the image data read by the reading section in the storage section if it is determined that the image data does not coincide with each other; anda color erasing section configured ...

IMAGE READING DEVICE, IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS THEREWITH, AND IMAGE READING METHOD

An image reading device can perform fixed-reading processing where image data is read by a fixed-document method and conveyed-reading processing where image data is read by a sheet-through method while a reading module is kept staying at any of a plurality of image reading positions including a reference reading position. A control portion, when a reference second adjustment value for the reference reading position used for shading correction in the conveyed-reading processing is acquired, calculates a second adjustment values for a plurality of image reading positions based on the reference second adjustment value, and when the reference second adjustment value is not acquired and a first adjustment value used for shading correction in the fixed-reading processing is acquired, calculates the second adjustment values for the plurality of image reading positions based on the first adjustment value. 1. An image reading device , comprising:a contact glass which is fixed on a top face of a scanner frame and which is partitioned into a manual placement document glass and an automatic reading glass;a document conveying device which is supported openably and closably in an up-down direction with respect to the contact glass and which conveys a document to a top face of the automatic reading glass;a reading module which is arranged below the contact glass so as to be reciprocatable in a sub scanning direction and which is configured to read image data of the document by a fixed-document method where an image of the document placed on the manual placement document glass is read while the reading module moves in the sub scanning direction and by a sheet-through method where the image of the document conveyed on the top face of the automatic reading glass by the document conveying device is read while the reading module stays at an image reading position facing the automatic reading glass; anda control portion which controls reading operation by the reading module,wherein a ...

INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS, NON-TRANSITORY COMPUTER READABLE MEDIUM STORING PROGRAM, AND INFORMATION PROCESSING METHOD

An information processing apparatus includes a processor configured to: set a rule for specifying a region in which a value of an item of an attribute assigned to a form shown by an image is shown in the image for each item, from a predetermined first rule, a second rule indicating an arrangement of the region for an element included in the form, which is input by a user, and a third rule indicating coordinates of the region in the image, which are input by the user; and extract the value of the item shown in the region specified by using the set rule. 1. An information processing apparatus comprising: set a rule for specifying a region in which a value of an item of an attribute assigned to a form shown by an image is shown in the image for each item, from a predetermined first rule, a second rule indicating an arrangement of the region for an element included in the form, which is input by a user, and a third rule indicating coordinates of the region in the image, which are input by the user; and', 'extract the value of the item shown in the region specified by using the set rule., 'a processor configured to2. The information processing apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the processor is configured to:present, to the user, the respective regions specified by the first rule, the second rule, and the third rule in different manners.3. The information processing apparatus according to claim 2 , wherein the processor is configured to:in a case where the region is specified by the second rule, present, to the user, a position of the element indicated by the second rule in the image, in association with the region.4. The information processing apparatus according to claim 2 , wherein the processor is configured to:present, to the user, the value of the item extracted from the region in association with the corresponding region.5. The information processing apparatus according to claim 3 , wherein the processor is configured to:present, to the user, the value of ...

IMAGE READING APPARATUS AND IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS THAT ACHIEVE APPROPRIATE CONTINUOUS READING AND RECORDING MEDIUM

An image reading apparatus includes an image reading circuit, an instruction accepting circuit, a timer circuit, a standby time determining circuit, and a reading start timing control circuit. The instruction accepting circuit accepts an image reading instruction. The timer circuit sets a preliminary specified reference event as an origin. The timer circuit measures an elapsed time from the origin until the instruction accepting circuit accepts the image reading instruction. The standby time determining circuit determines a standby time based on the elapsed time measured by the timer circuit. The reading start timing control circuit causes the image reading circuit to start image reading of the document at an elapse of the standby time determined by the standby time determining circuit from the reference event when the reference event occurs after the standby time determining circuit determines the standby time. 1. An image reading apparatus comprising:an image reading circuit that reads an image on a document to create image data;an instruction accepting circuit that accepts an image reading instruction;a timer circuit that sets a preliminary specified reference event as an origin, the timer circuit measuring an elapsed time from the origin until the instruction accepting circuit accepts the image reading instruction;a standby time determining circuit that determines a standby time based on the elapsed time measured by the timer circuit; anda reading start timing control circuit that causes the image reading circuit to start image reading of the document at an elapse of the standby time determined by the standby time determining circuit from the reference event when the reference event occurs after the standby time determining circuit determines the standby time.2. The image reading apparatus according to claim 1 , further comprisinga document size detection circuit that detects a size of a document,wherein when the document size detection circuit detects a ...

DOCUMENT READING APPARATUS

In a document reading apparatus including a document reading unit that reads a document, an image generation unit that generates a preview image based on document read information acquired by the document reading unit, and a display unit that can display the preview image, the document reading unit has a function to read a plurality of documents by one time reading operation and acquires first document read information obtained by reading the document in a state where a document pressing member is opened and second document read information obtained by reading the document in a state where the document pressing member is closed for each document, and the image generation unit generates a preview image corresponding to each document based on the first document read information and the second document read information. 1. A document reading apparatus comprising:a document reading unit that reads a document;an image generation unit that generates a preview image based on document read information acquired by the document reading unit; anda display unit that can display the preview image,wherein the document reading unithas a function to read a plurality of documents by one time reading operation, andacquires first document read information obtained by reading the document in a state where a document pressing member is opened and second document read information obtained by reading the document in a state where the document pressing member is closed for each document, andthe image generation unitgenerates a preview image corresponding to each document based on the first document read information and the second document read information.2. The document reading apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the document reading apparatus can associate the first document read information with the second document read information for each document and selectively display a preview image based on the first document read information or the second document read information on the ...

SCANNING APPARATUS

A scanning apparatus for scanning an object includes a casing, a scanning module, at least one sensor, and a control unit. The control unit is electrically connected to the scanning module and the sensor for receiving a detecting signal generated by the sensor so as to actuate the scanning module to scan, and the scanning module then generates a first image of a first scanned page and a second image of a second scanned page. The control unit further includes a recognition unit for recognizing whether the first image along with the second image are continuous. As the recognition unit recognizes the first image and the second image to be discontinuous, the control unit generates an insertion image between the first image and the second image. 1. A scanning apparatus for scanning an object , comprising:a casing, comprising a first flatbed and a second flatbed, the first flatbed being for placing the object and comprising a scanning area, and the second flatbed adjacent to the first flatbed;a scanning module, disposed in the casing and under the first flatbed for capturing the object on the scanning area so as to generate a first image from a first scanned page and a second image from a second scanned page;at least one sensor, disposed in the casing for sensing the object so as to send a detection signal; anda control unit, electrically connected to the scanning module and the sensor for actuating the scanning module to scan and generate the first image and the second image when the control unit receives the detection signal;wherein the control unit further comprises a recognition unit for recognizing whether the first image along with the second image are continuous according to the orientation of the first image and the second image, as the first image and the second image are recognized by the recognition unit to be discontinuous, the control unit generates an insertion image between the first image and the second image.2. The scanning apparatus of claim 1 , wherein ...

IMAGE READING APPARATUS

An image reading apparatus includes a line image sensor receiving a light reflected from an original illuminated by a light source to generate image data, an original size detector disposed away from an original positioning portion by a predetermined distance in a sub-scanning direction, an original image reading start instructing unit outputting an image reading start instruction for starting an image reading operation when being depressed by a user, and a controller determining a size of the original based on detection results of the line image sensor and the original size detector when the size of the original is not stored in a memory in a case in which the controller receives the image reading start instruction in a state in which it is detected that an angle of a pressure plate is greater than a predetermined angle. 1. An image reading apparatus comprising:a platen glass plate on which an original is to be placed;an original positioning portion which determines a position of the original to be placed on the platen glass plate;a pressure plate which is rotatably provided so as to open and close the platen glass plate and which holds the original placed on the platen glass plate;a light source which illuminates the original placed on the platen glass plate;a line image sensor which includes a plurality of light receiving portions arranged side by side in a main scanning direction and which receives a light reflected from the original illuminated by the light source to generate image data;a sensor which detects that an angle formed by the pressure plate and the platen glass plate is equal to or less than a predetermined angle;an original size detector which is disposed at a detecting position which is away from the original positioning portion by a predetermined distance in a sub-scanning direction orthogonal to the main scanning direction;an original image reading start instructing unit which outputs an image reading start instruction for starting an image ...

AUTOMATICALLY CAPTURING INFORMATION SUCH AS CAPTURING INFORMATION USING A DOCUMENT-AWARE DEVICE

A system and method for automatically changing the operation of a mobile device in response to a presence of information is described. In some examples, the system determines an information capture device is proximate to text, automatically changes operation of the capture device to a certain mode, captures the text, and performs an action associated with the captured text. 1. (canceled)2. A method , comprising:capturing an image of a target object, by a capture component of a mobile device that is oriented in a direction of the target object;determining a duration over which the capture component is oriented in the direction of the target object;determining, based on the duration, an intent of a user to obtain additional information about the target object; andperforming, by the mobile device, an action based on the determined intent of the user.3. The method of claim 2 , further comprising determining a proximity of the capture component of the mobile device to the target object claim 2 , wherein determining the intent of the user to obtain additional information comprises determining the intent of the user based on the proximity and the duration.4. The method of claim 2 , further comprising identifying an electronic document corresponding to the target object claim 2 , wherein performing the action comprises presenting information associated with the electronic document at the mobile device.5. The method of claim 4 , wherein identifying the electronic document corresponding to the target object comprises:identifying text from the captured image of the target object; andidentifying the electronic document based on the identified text.6. The method of claim 2 , further comprising identifying address information from the captured image of the target object claim 2 , wherein performing the action comprises providing a mapping application that displays directions from a current location of the mobile device to a location that corresponds to the identified address ...

INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS AND NON-TRANSITORY COMPUTER READABLE MEDIUM STORING PROGRAM

An information processing apparatus includes a processor configured to, in a case where there are plural patterns of document areas extracted from an input image obtained by imaging documents, execute display control for displaying the plural patterns as options on a screen, receive selection of a correct pattern among the plural patterns according to the display of the screen through the display control, and extract an image of each document area included in the pattern selected by a user from the input image. 1. An information processing apparatus comprising:a processor configured toin a case where there are a plurality of patterns of document areas extracted from an input image obtained by imaging documents, execute display control for displaying the plurality of patterns as options on a screen,receive selection of a correct pattern among the plurality of patterns according to the display of the screen through the display control, andextract an image of each document area included in the pattern selected by a user from the input image.2. The information processing apparatus according to claim 1 ,wherein the display control is control for displaying an image simultaneously displaying the plurality of patterns on the screen.3. The information processing apparatus according to claim 2 ,wherein the image further displays,in association with each of the plurality of patterns, a UI component for selecting the pattern, andin the processing for receiving the selection, the pattern corresponding to the UI component selected by the user in the image displayed on the screen is determined as the correct pattern.4. The information processing apparatus according to claim 2 ,wherein the processor is configured to, in a case where the number of patterns of the document areas extracted from the input image is greater than a predetermined threshold value, execute display control different from the control for displaying the image simultaneously displaying the plurality of patterns ...

IMAGE PROCESSING APPARATUS

An image processing apparatus includes: an image processing unit; an authentication-information input unit; a storage unit; and a controller. The storage unit stores a plurality of secure jobs and a plurality of authentication information associated with the secure jobs respectively. The controller is configured to: acquire first authentication information; in a case that the first authentication information matches an authentication information stored in the storage unit, cause the image processing unit to execute a secure job stored in the storage unit and associated with the authentication information; acquire second authentication information which has been inputted during an interruption of the secure job; and in a case that the second authentication information matches another authentication information, and that another secure job associated with the another authentication information is executable by the image processing unit, cause the image processing unit to execute the another secure job. 1. An image processing apparatus comprising:an image processing unit configured to execute image processing;an authentication-information input unit configured to receive an input of authentication information;a storage unit; anda controller,wherein the storage unit is configured to store a plurality of secure jobs, which are classified and to be executed by the image processing unit, and a plurality of authentication information associated with the secure jobs respectively, and acquire first authentication information inputted to the authentication-information input unit;', 'in a case that the first authentication information matches an authentication information stored in the storage unit, cause the image processing unit to execute a secure job stored in the storage unit and associated with the authentication information;', 'acquire second authentication information, which has been inputted to the authentication-information input unit during an interruption of the ...

IMAGE READING DEVICE AND COPIER

An image reading device includes: a supplying tray on which a document is placed; a document conveyer that successively conveys the document placed on the supplying tray toward a reading position; a plurality of detection sensors that are disposed in a plurality of positions in a width direction intersecting a conveyance direction of the document, and detect a front edge of the document in the conveyance direction when the document is placed on the supplying tray; and a document reading portion that reads an image on the document passing the reading position, and generates an image signal. 1. An image reading device comprising:a supplying tray on which a document is placed;a document conveyer that successively conveys the document placed on the supplying tray toward a reading position;a plurality of detection sensors that are disposed in a plurality of positions in a width direction intersecting a conveyance direction of the document, and detect a front edge of the document in the conveyance direction when the document is placed on the supplying tray; anda document reading portion that reads an image on the document passing the reading position, and generates an image signal.2. The image reading device according to claim 1 , comprising:a first inclination correcting portion that is disposed on an upstream side of the reading position, of the document conveyance by the document conveyer, and corrects an inclination of the document in response to butting of the front edge of the conveyed document; anda correction switching controller that switches between a first correction mode in which the first inclination correcting portion is actuated and a second correction mode in which the first inclination correcting portion is not actuated,wherein the correction switching controller makes switching to the first correction mode when one detection sensor of the plurality of detection sensors detects the front edge of the document, and makes switching to the second correction ...

IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS

An image forming apparatus includes a registration roller configured to adjust a starting time point of conveying a paper sheet; a printing unit configured to form a color image or a monochrome image on a photosensitive drum, and transfer the image to the paper sheet at a downstream side with respect to the registration roller in a conveyance direction to print; a line sensor configured to detect a conveyance position at an upstream side with respect to the printing unit in the conveyance direction; and a control unit configured to obtain a displacement amount with respect to a preset reference position based on the conveyance position, correct an image formation position according to the displacement amount to correct a printing position on the paper sheet, and change a correction method for the printing position according to whether any of the color image and the monochrome image is formed. 1. An image forming apparatus , comprising:a registration roller configured to adjust a starting time point of conveying a paper sheet;a printing section configured to form a color image or a monochrome image on an image carrier and transfer the color image or the monochrome image from the image carrier to the paper sheet at a downstream side with respect to the registration roller in a conveyance direction of the paper sheet to print;a paper sheet position detection section configured to detect a conveyance position of the paper sheet at an upstream side with respect to the printing section in the conveyance direction of the paper sheet; anda control section configured to: obtain a displacement amount of the paper sheet with respect to a preset reference position of the paper sheet based on the conveyance position of the paper sheet detected by the paper sheet position detection section, correct an image formation position of the color image or the monochrome image on the image carrier according to the displacement amount to correct a printing position of the color image or ...

ILLUMUNIATION SOURCE

According to an example, an apparatus may include an automatic document feeder, printing components, an externally accessible embedded finishing mechanism, an illumination source to direct attention to the embedded finishing mechanism, and a controller. The controller may determine whether a certain condition has been met pertaining to media sheets fed into the automatic document feeder or printed by the printing components, and in response to a determination that the certain condition has been met, may activate the illumination source. 1. An apparatus comprising:an automatic document feeder;printing components;an externally accessible embedded finishing mechanism;an illumination source to direct attention to the embedded finishing mechanism; anda controller to determine whether a certain condition has been met pertaining to media sheets fed into the automatic document feeder or printed on by the printing components, and in response to a determination that the certain condition has been met, to activate the illumination source.2. The apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the controller is to activate the illumination source for a specified length of time in response to a determination that the certain condition has been met.3. The apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the controller is to maintain the illumination source in a deactivated state in response to a determination that the certain condition has not been met.4. The apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the embedded finishing mechanism is a stapling mechanism claim 1 , the printing components have a printed media output path claim 1 , and the stapling mechanism is positioned in the printed media output path to receive and automatically staple sheets of printed media together.5. The apparatus according to claim 4 , further comprising:an outer casing, the stapling mechanism being positioned inside of the outer casing, an opening being provided in the outer casing to enable access to the stapling ...

POSITION DETECTING DEVICE, IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS, AND METHOD

A position detecting device includes an image sensor and circuitry. The image sensor is configured to read reflected light of light emitted from a light source onto a medium to be read. The circuitry is configured to perform black correction processing on an output signal of the image sensor using black correction data of the image sensor and detect a position of the medium from the output signal after the black correction processing. 1. A position detecting device comprising:an image sensor configured to read reflected light of light emitted from a light source onto a medium to be read; perform black correction processing on an output signal of the image sensor using black correction data of the image sensor; and', 'detect a position of the medium from the output signal after the black correction processing., 'circuitry configured to2. The position detecting device according to claim 1 , further comprising a memory configured to store medium information of the medium of the medium; andwherein the circuitry is configured to operate by setting to the image sensor a different operation condition according to a type of the medium, based on the medium information.3. The position detecting device according to claim 2 ,wherein the circuitry has an operation mode to operate by setting an operation condition to perform the black correction processing, andwherein the circuitry is configured to detect the position of the medium from the output signal after the black correction processing during operation in the operation mode.4. The position detecting device according to claim 3 ,wherein the circuitry is configured to operate in the operation mode in a case in which the medium is set as a high-density medium in the medium information.5. The position detecting device according to claim 3 ,wherein the circuitry further has another operation mode that does not perform the black correction processing, andwherein the position detector is configured to detect the position of the ...

POSITION DETECTING DEVICE, IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS, AND POSITION DETECTING METHOD

A position detecting device includes circuitry. The circuitry is configured to control a reading device to detect, as a first detection result, an outer shape of a processing subject and a position of an image pattern on the processing subject; control the reading device to detect, as a second detection result, a mark arranged on a position reference member, the mark corresponding to a predetermined position in the reading device; and detect a first correction value of the reading device and a second correction value of the reading device corrected by the first correction value on basis of the second detection result and reflect the first correction value and the second correction value to the first detection result to correct a processing position in the processing subject. 1. A position detecting device comprising circuitry configured to:control a reading device to detect, as a first detection result, an outer shape of a processing subject and a position of an image pattern on the processing subject;control the reading device to detect, as a second detection result, a mark arranged on a position reference member, the mark corresponding to a predetermined position in the reading device; anddetect a first correction value of the reading device and a second correction value of the reading device corrected by the first correction value on basis of the second detection result and reflect the first correction value and the second correction value to the first detection result to correct a processing position in the processing subject.2. The position detecting device according to claim 1 ,wherein the mark includes a reference mark forming an angle with respect to a main scanning direction of the reading device.3. The position detecting device according to claim 1 ,wherein the mark includes a first reference mark forming a first angle with respect to a main scanning direction of the reading device and a second reference mark forming a second angle with respect to the main ...

SHEET CONVEYING APPARATUS, IMAGE PROCESSING APPARATUS, AND CONVEYANCE CONTROL METHOD

A sheet conveying apparatus includes a pair of regulating units both of which are movable in a width direction in a document placement unit, a detection processing unit that detects a separation distance between the pair of regulating units, a restriction processing unit that restricts execution of a specific process of conveying a document when a difference between the separation distance detected at a specific timing and a reference distance exceeds a threshold value, and a cancellation processing unit that cancels the restriction on execution of the specific process when the separation distance detected after the restriction on execution of the specific process by the restriction processing unit is the same as the separation distance detected before the detection timing of the separation distance and on or after the specific timing. 1. A sheet conveying apparatus comprising:a conveyance unit that conveys a sheet placed on a sheet placement unit;a pair of regulating units, at least one of which is provided to be movable in a width direction orthogonal to a conveyance direction of the sheet by the conveyance unit in the sheet placement unit, the regulating units regulating a position of the sheet in the width direction;a process execution unit that executes a specific process of conveying the sheet using the conveyance unit;a detection processing unit that detects a separation distance between the pair of regulating units;a restriction processing unit that restricts execution of the specific process when a difference between the separation distance detected by the detection processing unit at a predetermined specific timing and a predetermined reference distance exceeds a predetermined threshold value; anda cancellation processing unit that cancels the restriction on the execution of the specific process when the separation distance detected by the detection processing unit after the restriction on the execution of the specific process by the restriction processing ...

IMAGE READING APPARATUS AND CONTROL APPARATUS FOR THE SAME

An image reading apparatus includes a reading unit that reads a document transported in a second scan direction, a detector unit that detect a position of an edge of the document in a first scan direction crossing the second scan direction, a setting unit that sets a search range of the edge of the document in the first scan direction, the search range including the position of the edge detected by the detector unit, and a search unit that, on image data that the reading unit has read from the document, searches for the position of the edge within the search range of the edge set by the setting unit. 1. An image reading apparatus comprising:a reading unit that reads a document transported in a second scan direction;a detector unit that detects a position of an edge of the document in a first scan direction crossing the second scan direction;a setting unit that sets a search range of the edge of the document in the first scan direction, the search range including the position of the edge detected by the detector unit; anda search unit that, on image data that the reading unit has read from the document, searches for the position of the edge within the search range of the edge set by the setting unit.2. The image reading apparatus according to claim 1 , further comprising a clipping unit that claim 1 , if the search unit has founded the position of the edge within the search range of the edge claim 1 , performs data clipping on the read image data in accordance with the position of the edge founded by the search unit.3. The image reading apparatus according to claim 2 , wherein if the search unit has been unable to find the position of the edge within the search range of the edge claim 2 , the clipping unit performs data clipping on the read image data in accordance with the position of the edge detected by the detector unit.4. The image reading apparatus according to claim 3 , wherein if the search unit has been unable to find the position of the edge within the ...

IMAGE PROCESSING APPARATUS, IMAGE PROCESSING METHOD AND NON-TRANSITORY RECORDING MEDIUM

In accordance with an embodiment, an image processing apparatus comprises a sensor and a controller. The sensor detects a laser light reflected from a polygon mirror having a plurality of reflection surfaces. The controller determines whether to execute a position alignment control based on a detected detection interval of the laser light to execute the position alignment control in response to a result of the determination. 1. An image processing apparatus , comprising:an image processing unit configured to form an image;a laser light source configured to emit a laser light;a polygon mirror configured to have a plurality of reflection surfaces, the polygon mirror reflects the laser light from the laser light source;a sensor configured to detect the laser light reflected from the polygon mirror; anda controller configured to measure a number of a count value for each reflection surface of the polygon mirror, and determine whether to execute a position alignment control of the image based on if the number of the count value is different from a reference value stored in advance.2. The image processing apparatus according to claim 1 , whereinthe controller is further configured to measure the number of the count value several times, calculate an average value by averaging the count value, and carry out the position alignment control in a case in which the average value differs from a threshold value or more compared with the reference value stored in advance.3. The image processing apparatus according to claim 2 , whereinthe controller is further configured to overwrite the reference value with the average value after executing the position alignment control.4. The image processing apparatus according to claim 3 , further comprising:a determination section configured to store a flag indicating that the position alignment control is executed in a storage device in a case in which the average value changes by the threshold value or more compared with the reference value ...

IMAGE PROCESSING APPARATUS, IMAGE PROCESSING SYSTEM, IMAGE PROCESSING METHOD, AND STORAGE MEDIUM

According to the technology of the present disclosure, in a case where multiple documents are placed on a document positioning plate, it is possible to display document images on a UI screen in such a manner that the user can easily check the correspondence relationship between the document images being displayed on the UI screen and the corresponding documents placed on the document positioning plate. An image processing apparatus according to the present disclosure includes a processor causing the image processing apparatus to perform: acquiring position information of each of a plurality of document image areas, and information of an analyzing result obtained by analysis of document image data corresponding to each of the plurality of document image areas; and controlling the information of the analyzing result corresponding to one of the plurality of document image areas to be displayed together with the scanned image data on a display apparatus. 1. An image processing apparatus comprising a processor causing the image processing apparatus to perform:acquiring position information of each of a plurality of document image areas, which are identified by multi-cropping processing performed on scanned image data, and information of an analyzing result obtained by analysis of document image data corresponding to each of the plurality of document image areas; and{'b': 1404', '1407', '1408, 'controlling the information (-) of the analyzing result corresponding to one of the plurality of document image areas to be displayed together with the scanned image data () on a display apparatus,'}wherein the scanned image data is displayed in such a manner that the one of the plurality of document image areas corresponding to the information of the analyzing result being displayed is identifiable.2. The image processing apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein at least one of the multi-cropping processing and the analysis of document image data corresponding to each of the ...

IMAGE READING DEVICE AND IMAGE FORMING DEVICE

Once the number of successive occurrences of document feed errors during execution of fed reading has reached a predetermined number of times, an image reading control portion of the image reading device performs stationary reading in cases in which a stationary-reading document detection portion detects the presence of the document, even when a document set detection portion detects that the document is present. 1. An image reading device comprising:a contact glass;an image reading control portion which executes fed reading for reading an image of the document passing over the contact glass while fed by a document conveying unit or stationary reading for reading an image of the document while stationary on the contact glass,the document conveying unit which conveys a document, the document conveying unit openable and closable mounted on the upper face of the contact glass, a document conveying path for feeding the document onto the contact glass;', 'a document set tray which is set the document to be fed onto the document conveying path;', 'a document set detection portion which detects the presence or absence of the document in the document set tray;', 'a document feed portion which feeds the document from the document set tray to the document conveying path; and', 'a document feed detection portion which detects the presence or absence of the document at a document feed detection position to the downstream side in the document feed direction from the document feed portion;, 'the document conveying unit includinga reception portion which accepts an instruction to execute the image reading job;a stationary-reading document detection portion which detects whether or not the document is present on the contact glass, whereinthe image reading control portion that, when the reception portion accepts the instruction to execute the image reading job, on a condition that the document set detection portion detects the presence of the document, performs fed reading, and on a ...

IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS

An image forming apparatus of the present invention includes: a skew correction unit configured to correct skew feeding of a recording material and convey the recording material; a transfer unit configured to include an image bearing member which carries a toner image to be transferred onto the recording material corrected in the skew feeding by the skew correction unit; an opening/closing door configured to be provided in an apparatus body of the image forming apparatus to be opened; and a positioning member configured to include a first positioning portion to position the skew correction unit and a second positioning portion to position the transfer unit. 1. An image forming apparatus comprising:a skew correction unit configured to correct skew feeding of a recording material and convey the recording material;a transfer unit configured to include an image bearing member which carries a toner image to be transferred onto the recording material corrected in the skew feeding by the registration unit;an opening/closing door configured to be provided in an apparatus body of the image forming apparatus to be opened; anda positioning member configured to include a first positioning portion to position the skew correction unit and a second positioning portion to position the transfer unit,wherein the positioning member includes a guide portion which guides skew correction unit and the transfer unit which is inserted or removed with respect to the opening/closing door when the opening/closing door is opened.2. The image forming apparatus according to claim 1 , further comprising:a detection unit configured to read an image formed in the image bearing member to correct the image formed in the image bearing member,wherein the positioning member further includes a third positioning portion which positions the detection unit, the positioning member guides the detection unit which is inserted or removed with respect to the opening/closing door.3. The image forming apparatus ...

Image reading apparatus and method for controlling image reading apparatus

An image reading apparatus includes a reading controller, a data generating circuit unit, a document holder, an opening/closing sensor which provides an output of a first level when the document holder is open by an angle equal to or more than a predetermined angle, and a storage unit which stores an adjustment value. Where a return is made from a power saving mode to an active mode, when an output level of the opening/closing sensor is the first level, the reading controller makes a setting for an operation of the data generating circuit unit based on the adjustment value stored in the storage unit, and then makes the reading unit perform reading for document size detection.

IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS

An image forming apparatus has an input portion that receives original image data, a control portion that generates output image data based on the original image data, a printing portion that performs printing based on the output image data, and a storage portion. The storage portion stores associated color information that defines colors associated with a plurality of prescribed processes respectively. When generating the output image data, the control portion, if the original image data includes a marked region, performs, out of the plurality of processes, the process associated with the color of the marked region. 1. An image forming apparatus comprising:an input portion that feeds original image data to the image forming apparatus;a control portion that generates output image data based on the original image data;a printing portion that performs printing based on the output image data; anda storage portion,whereinthe storage portion stores associated color information that defines colors associated with a plurality of prescribed processes respectively,when generating the output image data, the control portion, if the original image data includes a marked region, recognizes a color of the marked region and performs, out of the plurality of processes, the process associated with the color of the marked region.2. The image forming apparatus according to claim 1 , whereinone of the plurality of processes is an encoding process, and generates a code image in which information included in the marked region has been encoded and', 'generates, as the output image data, data in which the marked region in the original image data has been converted to a blacked-out region or a blank region and which includes the code image., 'when the process associated with the color of the marked region is the encoding process, the control portion'}3. The image forming apparatus according to claim 2 , whereinwhen the original image data includes a position specifying image in a same color ...

IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS

An image forming apparatus comprises a printer for forming an image on a sheet, an image scanner for reading a measurement image formed on a sheet, and a controller. The printer forms the measurement image at four corners of the sheet. The image scanner reads the sheet on which the measurement image is formed by dividing into two parts. The controller generates an entire read image of the sheet from the read image of the measurement image which is read by the image scanner by dividing into two parts. The controller generates an adjustment condition to adjust a position of an image formed by the printer based on the entire read image of the sheet. The controller causes the printer to form the image based on the adjustment condition. 1. An image forming apparatus comprising:a reading unit, which comprises a carriage including a sensor and a platen for placing an original thereon, configured to read an original placed on the platen using the sensor while moving the carriage in a predetermined direction;an image forming unit configured to form an image on a sheet based on a read result of the original obtained by the reading unit; and control the image forming unit to form a plurality of measurement images corresponding to four corners of the sheet on a predetermined surface of the sheet, wherein the plurality of measurement images includes a first measurement image, a second measurement image, a third measurement image, and a fourth measurement image,', 'control the reading unit to read a first area on the predetermined surface of the sheet, wherein the first area includes an area in which the first measurement image is formed and an area in which the second measurement image is formed,', 'control the reading unit to read a second area on the predetermined surface of the sheet, wherein the second area includes an area in which the third measurement image is formed and an area in which the fourth measurement image is formed,', 'generate a read image relating to the ...

Image reading apparatus and image reading method

An image reading apparatus according to an embodiment includes a first sensor, a roller, a correction unit, a second sensor, a control unit, and a scanner. Upstream to downstream positions with regard to a transportation direction of the sheet are determined in the following order: the first position, a second position, a third position. The first sensor detects the presence or absence of a fold of the sheet in the first position. If it is detected in the first position that the fold is present, the roller transports a sheet in a reverse transportation direction. The correction unit corrects the fold in the first position. The second sensor detects the presence or absence of the fold in the second position. If it is detected in the second position that the fold is present, the control unit controls drive of the roller in such a manner that the sheet is transported up to the first position in the reverse transportation direction. The scanner reads an image on the sheet of which the fold is corrected in the first position.

CONVEYING DEVICE, IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS INCORPORATING THE CONVEYING DEVICE, POSITION DETECTING METHOD OF THE IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS, AND RECORDING MEDIUM

A conveying device includes a sensor to read a sheet to be conveyed, a first conveyor arranged on an upstream side from the sensor in a sheet conveying direction of the sheet, a second conveyor arranged on a downstream side from the sensor in the sheet conveying direction, and correcting circuitry to correct a distance of the sheet having an error detected when the sensor reads the sheet conveyed by the first conveyor and the second conveyor, to an actual distance. The correcting circuitry uses at least a first correction value correcting a distance read by the sensor when the first conveyor conveys the sheet and a second correction value correcting a distance read by the sensor when the second conveyor conveys the sheet. 1. A conveying device comprising:a sensor configured to read a sheet to be conveyed;a first conveyor arranged on an upstream side from the sensor in a sheet conveying direction of the sheet;a second conveyor arranged on a downstream side from the sensor in the sheet conveying direction of the sheet; andcorrecting circuitry configured to correct a distance of the sheet having an error detected when the sensor reads the sheet conveyed by the first conveyor and the second conveyor, to an actual distance,the correcting circuitry configured to use at least a first correction value correcting a distance read by the sensor when the first conveyor conveys the sheet and a second correction value correcting a distance read by the sensor when the second conveyor conveys the sheet.2. The conveying device according to claim 1 ,wherein the correcting circuitry is configured to correct a distance that the sensor has read in accordance with a length of the sheet and a position of a pattern printed on the sheet.3. The conveying device according to claim 1 , further comprising:a memory configured to store sheet information relating to the sheet,wherein the correcting circuitry is configured to calculate the first correction value and the second correction value in ...

Image forming apparatus and conveyance control method

An image forming apparatus includes: a transfer section that transfers an image to a sheet; a sheet conveyance member that is provided on an upstream of the transfer section in a sheet conveyance direction and that conveys the sheet; and a hardware processor that controls the sheet conveyance member to displace the sheet, wherein a preset value defining a displacement condition of the sheet conveyance member for providing a correct position of the image on the sheet is set.

PRINTING APPARATUS, CONTROL METHOD AND STORAGE MEDIUM

An object is to keep continuity of data in a case where print data for which inclination correction processing has been performed is transferred sequentially. The present invention is a printing apparatus including: a print head in which a plurality of nozzle rows is arrayed, each of the nozzle rows having an inclination with respect to a direction intersecting with a conveyance direction of a printing medium; a creation unit configured to create a plurality of pieces of divided data by dividing image data corresponding to an entire printing-target image area in the conveyance direction; and an image processing unit configured to create print data corresponding to the divided data by performing image processing including inclination correction in accordance with an inclination of the nozzle row for the divided data, and the creation unit divides the image data so that areas necessary for the inclination correction overlap. 1. A printing apparatus comprising:a print head in which a plurality of nozzle rows including a plurality of nozzles ejecting ink is arrayed, each of the nozzle rows having an inclination with respect to a direction intersecting with a conveyance direction of a printing medium;a creation unit configured to create a plurality of pieces of divided data by dividing image data corresponding to an entire printing-target image area in the conveyance direction;an image processing unit configured to create print data corresponding to the divided data by performing image processing including inclination correction in accordance with an inclination of the nozzle row for the divided data; anda storage control unit configured to store the print data in a storage area, whereinthe creation unit divides the image data so that areas necessary for the inclination correction overlap.2. The printing apparatus according to claim 1 , whereinthe creation unit divides the image data so that positions in the conveyance direction are different and along a line in a ...

IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS, ACTIVATION METHOD AND NON-TRANSITORY COMPUTER-READABLE RECORDING MEDIUM ENCODED WITH ACTIVATION PROGRAM

An image forming apparatus includes a hardware resource, and a hardware processor that controls the hardware resource, wherein the hardware processor activates the hardware resource in a first activation mode in response to entry of a user into a first range, and activates the hardware resource in a second activation mode that causes production of sound at a volume level higher than a volume level of sound produced in the first activation mode in response to entry of the user into a second range that is smaller than the first range. 1. An image forming apparatus comprising:a hardware resource; anda hardware processor that controls the hardware resource, whereinthe hardware processoractivates the hardware resource in a first activation mode in response to entry of a user into a first range, andactivates the hardware resource in a second activation mode that causes production of sound at a volume level higher than a volume level of sound produced in the first activation mode in response to entry of the user into a second range that is smaller than the first range.2. The image forming apparatus according to claim 1 , whereinthe hardware processor stops activation of the hardware resource in the case where the user leaves the first range after detection of the entry of the user into the first range.3. The image forming apparatus according to claim 1 , whereinthe hardware processor, in the case where the entry of the user into the second range is not detected before a predetermined period of time elapses since detection of the entry of the user into the first range, stops activation of the hardware resource.4. The image forming apparatus according to claim 1 , whereinthe hardware processor,in the case where a predetermined condition is satisfied in a normal mode, further switches an operation mode to a power saving mode that causes less power consumption than the normal mode, andactivates the hardware resource in the first activation mode with the operation mode switched ...

IMAGE PROCESSING APPARATUS

A first document image is scanned from a document in a first orientation, and a second document image is scanned from the document in a second orientation different from the first orientation. A wrinkle area candidate detecting unit rotates the first document image by a rotation angle between the first and second orientations, and detects as a wrinkle area candidate an object in a predetermined density range in the rotated first document image and the second document image. A similarity degree determining unit determines a similarity degree between the wrinkle area candidate of the rotated first document image and the corresponding wrinkle area candidate of the second document image. A wrinkle area removing unit removes the wrinkle area candidate as a wrinkle area if the similarity degree falls into a predetermined range. 1. An image processing apparatus , comprising:an image scanning unit configured to optically scan a first document image from a document in a first orientation, and optically scan a second document image from the document in a second orientation different from the first orientation;a wrinkle area candidate detecting unit configured to rotate the first document image by a rotation angle between the first orientation and the second orientation, and detect as a wrinkle area candidate an object in a predetermined density range in the rotated first document image and the second document image;a similarity degree determining unit configured to determine a similarity degree between the wrinkle area candidate of the rotated first document image and the corresponding wrinkle area candidate of the second document image; anda wrinkle area removing unit configured (a) not to remove the wrinkle area candidate if on the basis of the similarity degree the wrinkle area candidate of the rotated first document image agrees with the wrinkle area candidate of the second document image, and (b) to remove the wrinkle area candidate as a wrinkle area in the first ...

Automatic Scanning of Document Stack With a Camera

Automatically scanning multiple document sheets with a camera includes receiving a video stream while the camera is pointed at the multiple document sheets, detecting presence of a first top page of the multiple document sheets based on the video stream, taking a still photograph of the first top page in response to detecting presence of the first top page, detecting presence of a second top page based on the video stream by confirming that the second top page is different from the first top page and by waiting a predetermined amount of time for an image of the second top page to stabilize, and taking a still photograph of the second top page in response to detecting presence of the second top page. Detecting the pages may include determining that the camera is pointing at the stack of documents and a detected page is not obstructed. 1. (canceled)2. A method for scanning pages of a multi-page document , the method comprising: at an electronic device with a camera:capturing, by the camera, a series of images;determining, using one or more subsets of the series of images, wherein at least one of the one or more subsets of the series of images includes a plurality of images, whether a respective page of the multi-page document meets capture criteria, wherein the determination that the respective page of the multi-page document meets the capture criteria includes determining that the respective page of the multipage document meets stability criteria;in accordance with a determination that the respective page of the multi-page document meets the capture criteria, storing a respective image captured by the camera as a first stored page image of the multi-page document; and capturing, by the camera, at least one additional image of the multi-page document, and', 'repeating the determining, using the one or subsets of the series of images, whether the respective page of the multi-page document meets the capture criteria., 'in accordance with a determination that the ...

IMAGE READING APPARATUS AND IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS

An image reading apparatus which includes an image reading section and a document conveyance section, the image reading apparatus including: a document size detector which detects a document size of the document; and a processor configured to detect whether or not a Z-fold exists in the document for which the document size is detected by the document size detector; unfold a Z-folded part of a Z-folded document for which a Z-fold is detected; and assign image data of the image to a page memory on the basis of the document size detected by the document size detector and whether or not a Z-fold is detected. 1. An image reading apparatus which includes an image reading section that reads an image on a document , and a document conveyance section that conveys a document placed on a document tray to the image reading section , the image reading apparatus comprising:a document size detector which detects a document size of the document; anda processor configured todetect whether or not a Z-fold exists in the document for which the document size is detected by the document size detector;unfold a Z-folded part of a Z-folded document for which a Z-fold is detected; andassign image data of the image read by the image reading section to a page memory on the basis of the document size detected by the document size detector and whether or not a Z-fold is detected.2. The image reading apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the processor sets a management size of image data for the Z-folded document to twice a management size of image data for a non-Z-folded document claim 1 , and provides flag information indicating that the document is the Z-folded document to header information of the image data for the Z-folded document.3. The image reading apparatus of claim 2 , wherein the processor sets the document size detected by the document size detector as a reference size.4. The image reading apparatus of claim 2 , wherein the processor sets claim 2 , as a reference size claim 2 , a document ...

Printhead camera bracket

A printer system includes a print head, the print head oriented with a first end at a height above a substrate. A support arm extends laterally with respect to the print head. A camera is disposed on the support arm a fixed height above the substrate, such that the camera can be adjusted laterally with respect to the print head. The camera is disposed at an angle with respect to vertical to the substrate. A product detect mechanism is disposed laterally on the support arm with respect to the print head. A controller is in communication with the camera and the product detect mechanism, wherein the system is configured so that the camera can verify the printing of an image on the substrate.

DOCUMENT FEEDER USING SINGLE MOTOR AND IMAGE READING APPARATUS INCLUDING THE SAME

An image reading apparatus includes an image sensor, a document feeder, and a processor. The document feeder includes a first driving device, a second driving device, a third driving device, a first sensor, and a second sensor. The first driving device includes a pick-up member to move documents from a tray to a document conveying path using a driving force through a first clutch. The second driving device is to move the tray with the documents to a side of the pick-up member using a driving force through a second clutch. The third driving device to move the documents along the document conveying path onto the image sensor using the driving force of the motor The first and second sensors detect the documents on the document conveying path. The processor controls an operation of the first clutch based on the signals of the first and second sensors. 1. An image reading apparatus comprising:an image sensor to scan documents;a document feeder to move loaded documents to a document conveying path using a single motor; anda processor to control the document feeder and the image sensor to scan the loaded documents, a first driving device including a pick-up member to intermittently use a driving force of the motor through a first clutch to move the loaded documents from a tray to the document conveying path;', 'a second driving device to intermittently use the driving force of the motor through a second clutch to move the tray loaded with the documents to a side of the pick-up member;', 'a third driving device to use the driving force of the motor to move the documents along the document conveying path onto the image sensor; and', 'first and second sensors to detect the documents in positions spaced on the document conveying path, the first and second sensors to output signals, and', 'wherein the processor controls an operation of the first clutch based on the signals of the first and second sensors., 'wherein the document feeder includes2. The image reading apparatus as ...

INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS, INFORMATION PROCESSING METHOD, AND STORAGE MEDIUM

According to the technology of the present disclosure, candidates of a selection-type value included in metadata in a key-value format, which is registered in association with scanned image data, can be appropriately displayed. An information processing apparatus, which assigns metadata in a key-value format to scanned image data obtained by scanning a document, includes: a first obtaining unit configured to obtain a character string extracted from the scanned image data; a second obtaining unit configured to obtain a template of the metadata; a display control unit configured to display a screen for inputting the metadata; and a setting unit configured to set a value in association with the scanned image data, based on operation by a user via the screen, the value corresponding to a key included in the template of the metadata obtained by the second obtaining unit. 1. An information processing apparatus that assigns metadata in a key-value format to scanned image data obtained by scanning a document , the information processing apparatus comprising:a first obtaining unit configured to obtain a character string extracted from the scanned image data;a second obtaining unit configured to obtain a template of the metadata;a display control unit configured to display a screen for inputting the metadata; anda setting unit configured to set a value in association with the scanned image data, based on operation by a user via the screen, the value corresponding to a key included in the template of the metadata obtained by the second obtaining unit, a key as well as a data type defined for a value corresponding to each key are designated, and', 'in a case where the data type of the value is selection-type, a value list for defining candidates of the value is further designated, and, 'wherein, in the template of the metadata,'}wherein the display control unit is configured to preferentially display one or more candidates of the value from among the candidates of the value ...

IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS

An image forming apparatus includes a document reading unit reading an image of a document and generating scan data of the document and a printing unit printing on a sheet the scan data generated by the document reading unit, and is configured to be able to feed the sheet subjected to printing by the printing unit to a post-processing device. The image forming apparatus includes a judging unit that judges whether an image of a post-processing mark which is composed of a staple mark or a punching hole is present in the scan data generated by the document reading unit, and a printing control unit that, when the judging unit judges that the image of the post-processing mark is present in the scan data, generates corrected data by deleting the image of the post-processing mark from the scan data and causes the printing unit to print the corrected data. 1. An image forming apparatus , comprising:a document reading unit reading an image of a document and generating scan data of the document; anda printing unit printing on a sheet the scan data generated by the document reading unit,the image forming apparatus being configured to be able to feed the sheet subjected to printing by the printing unit to a post-processing device, a judging unit that judges whether an image of a post-processing mark is present in the scan data generated by the document reading unit, the post-processing mark being composed of a staple mark or a punching hole; and', 'a printing control unit that, when the judging unit judges that the image of the post-processing mark is present in the scan data, generates corrected data by deleting the image of the post-processing mark from the scan data and causes the printing unit to execute printing of the corrected data., 'wherein the image forming apparatus includes2. The image forming apparatus of claim 1 , wherein:the image forming apparatus further includes a display unit controlled by the printing control unit; and when the judging unit judges that the ...

Facsimile apparatus

Image processing apparatus, control method for image processing apparatus, and storage medium

An image processing apparatus includes a selection unit, a determination unit, and a control unit to set candidates to be selected by the selection unit. If determination unit determines that there is not a set of a size and an orientation of a document of which the orientation cannot be correctly determined, the control unit sets, as selection unit selection candidates, candidates of sets of sizes and orientations of a plurality of documents. If the determination unit determines that there is a set of a size and an orientation of a document of which the orientation cannot be correctly determined, the control unit sets, as selection unit selection candidates, candidates obtained by excluding the set of the size and the orientation of the document of which the orientation cannot be correctly determined from the candidates of the sets of the sizes and the orientations of the plurality of documents.

Video information file device

Video information input device

Picture information input apparatus

Image scanning apparatus and method

원고의 선단 및 후단을 정확히 감지하고, 원고의 선단/후단 마진을 보정할 수 있도록 된 구조의 화상독취장치 및 방법이 개시되어 있다. Disclosed is an image reading apparatus and method having a structure capable of accurately detecting the leading and trailing edges of a document and correcting the leading / trailing margins of the original. 이 개시된 원고독취장치의 화상독취방법은, 원고 독취 지시에 따라 원고를 급지경로를 통하여 독취위치로 급지하는 단계; 원고에 의해 상기 급지경로 상에 배치된 센서가 동작하는 단계; 센서의 동작에 따라 스캔유닛이 독취를 개시하는 단계; 스캔유닛에 대응되게 배치된 원고감지패턴을 이용하여 원고의 선단을 감지하는 단계; 및 원고의 선단이 감지되면, 원고를 독취하는 단계를 포함하는 것을 특징으로 한다. An image reading method of the disclosed document reading apparatus includes: feeding an original document to a reading position through a paper feeding path according to an original reading instruction; Operating a sensor disposed on the paper feed path by an original; Initiating reading by the scan unit according to the operation of the sensor; Detecting the leading edge of the original using the original detection pattern disposed corresponding to the scanning unit; And reading the original, if the leading edge of the original is detected.

扫描不规则形状的文档的装置和方法

一种扫描仪(30)包括用于移动文档(12)的传送机构(6)以及用于检测文档的前沿(31)和后沿(32)的传感器(2)。照相机(16，17)扫描文档，检测文档的前沿和后沿。控制器(10)当照相机在照相机的视野中检测到文档时从照相机接收信号，以及当传感器在传感器的视野中检测到文档时从传感器接收信号。控制器在检测到文档的前沿时开始图像捕捉，以及在检测到文档的后沿时停止图像捕捉。驱动机构(5)在检测到文档的前沿时被关闭，以及在检测到文档的后沿时被启动。

Recording medium transport device

自动文档送入器

本发明提供一种自动文档送入系统，其包括图像读取器与自动文档送入器，所述图像读取器包括光学窗口和照亮光学窗口的光源；所述自动文档送入器包括位于光学窗口的观看区域内的反射标记。

Document reading apparatus, image processing apparatus, image forming apparatus, and copying apparatus

Image reading apparatus and copying machine

Image reader

The image reader according to the present invention comprises a housing having substantially a box-shape and having an image reading surface contacting a document, a document detecting section provided to this image reading surface for detecting a document P, and an image reading section for reading an image on the document when the document P is detected by the document detecting section 105. This image reader enables improvement in convenience for users, operability, and adaptability for handling, and also it is small in size.

RECURRENT INPUT / OUTPUT SCANNING DEVICE

Facsimile apparatus

ABSTRACT OF THE DISCLOSURE A facsimile apparatus using a continuous length of recording paper with its first surface for recording and its second surface for transmitting scripts. Received fax signals are recorded on the first surface through a recording section, and scripts which are to be transmitted is written on the second surface and read through a reading section. This arrangement needs only one paper feeding passage and enables the paper to be efficiently used, since non-recording surface of the paper can be used as a surface on which scripts are written.

Systems and methods for capturing and processing documents

Systems and methods for processing documents involve directing an imager at a document and automatically capturing the document when predetermined criteria are satisfied. The captured document can then be subjected to image processing, including separating the document into individual data field images and performing optical character recognition (OCR) processing on the individual data fields so extract data that can then be used to determine eligibility for benefits.

Original size detecting apparatus, original size detecting method, and program for original size detection

An original size detecting apparatus is capable of carrying out accurate original size detection without erroneous detection of the size of an original due to the influence of external scattered light. A CCD reads reflected light of light irradiated from a light source onto an original placed on an original platen glass. Optical sensors detect two open states of the original presser plate, and a scanner controller performs predetermined control corresponding to each of the open states of the original presser plate detected by the optical sensors, to determine the size of the original based on the result of the reading by the CCD.

Image processing apparatus, control method for image processing apparatus, and storage medium

An image processing apparatus includes a selection unit, a determination unit, and a control unit to set candidates to be selected by the selection unit. If determination unit determines that there is not a set of a size and an orientation of a document of which the orientation cannot be correctly determined, the control unit sets, as selection unit selection candidates, candidates of sets of sizes and orientations of a plurality of documents. If the determination unit determines that there is a set of a size and an orientation of a document of which the orientation cannot be correctly determined, the control unit sets, as selection unit selection candidates, candidates obtained by excluding the set of the size and the orientation of the document of which the orientation cannot be correctly determined from the candidates of the sets of the sizes and the orientations of the plurality of documents.

Image reading apparatus

The image reading apparatus includes an operation unit operated by a user for detecting an instruction from the user, a transportation unit for transporting a read medium, a medium detector for detecting the read medium, a reader for reading the read medium, and an instruction detector for detecting the instruction from the user. The instruction detector is different from the operation unit. Moreover, the apparatus includes a controller for performing control, based on the instruction from the user. The instruction detector is valid between a time when the medium detector detects the read medium and a time when reading the read medium is finished.

Original transporting device and image reading apparatus

An original transporting device includes: an original placing portion; an original discharging portion; a first transport path that connects the original placing portion and the original discharging portion; a second transport path that is branched from the first transport path and is connected to a switchback transport path; a changeover unit that changes over a transport route along which an original is transported to either one of the first transport path and the second transport path; a first detecting unit that detects the presence or absence of the original; a first determining unit that determines whether or not the original is a final page original based on the detection; and a controlling unit that controls a transporting unit and the changeover unit so as to discharge at least a portion of the final page original to outside the device through the second transport path based on the determination.

Integral image reading/writing head, image processor provided with this, image reading head and print head

An image read/write head (A) includes a support (7) for supporting at least one of paired platen rollers (P 1 , P 2 ), and a detector (2) for detecting at least one of a document (D) and a recording paper (K). Therefore, an image processing apparatus incorporating the image read/write head (A) can be easily manufactured. The image read/write head (A) further includes a reflection preventing member (6) for collectively surrounding the plurality of light receiving elements (3) and the plurality of drive IC chips (80). Therefore, it is possible to prevent the plurality of light receiving elements from receiving scattering light or disturbing external light.

Interacting with rendered documents using a multi-function mobile device, such as a mobile phone

A system and method for facilitating interactions between multi-function devices and rendered documents is described. In some examples, the systems overlays an image of a rendered document with display elements associated with actions to perform for the rendered document. In some examples, the system presents a virtual real-time image in place of a real-time of a document or other display of information.

Automatic document feeder, and image reading device and image forming device using the same

【課題】 特別な原稿を使用せずに外周部が白色の通常の原稿を使用して、原稿読取位置での原稿の位置ずれ、等を容易に測定できるようにすること。 【解決手段】上端に配置されたプラテンガラスＰＧ上面に沿って設定された原稿読込位置ＰＧ１を通過する原稿の画像を読み込む画像読込装置ＩＩＴの前記プラテンガラスＰＧ上面に支持され且つ画像を読み取られる原稿が載置される原稿給紙トレイＴＧ１、原稿排紙トレイＴＧ２および原稿搬送部材Ｒｐｇ，Ｒｓｇ，Ｒａｇ，Ｒｒｇ，Ｒｈｇを有する自動原稿搬送装置Ｕ１であって、プラテンガラスＰＧ上面に支持された状態において原稿読込位置ＰＧ１に対向する部分に配置されたバックプラテン部材ＢＰの下面に設けられ且つ帯状の着色シートが着脱可能な帯状シート着脱部を有する自動原稿搬送装置Ｕ１、自動原稿搬送装置Ｕ１を使用する画像読込装置ＩＩＴおよび画像形成装置Ｕ。 【選択図】 図３

Document transport device, image reading device

Apparatus and a method for controlling a light source used for image reading

An apparatus and a method for controlling a light source used for image reading according to a user activity are provided. The light source controller being coupled to a light source and configured to change the power of the light source from an OFF state to an ON state when a user activity signal having a first state is output, the user activity signal having the first state being assumed to be output when a user activity, other than an instruction to begin scanning, that is assumed to ultimately cause output of the image reading start signal has been performed on the image reading apparatus.

Image reading device

Document scanner with automatic Document Alignment system

各实施方式涉及用于使装载在扫描仪系统中的文档堆的前沿自动地进行对齐的系统、方法和设备。自动撞页机系统包括进给器门元件(44)，所述进给器门元件以摆动运动的模式被向前和向后的驱动。该运动使堆(12)中的文档彼此之间进行滑动，使得文档朝向进给器门元件移动和转动，从而使堆的前沿在被送入文档扫描仪之前进行对齐。

Automatic document presence, skew and width detection method and apparatus for a document scanner

A document scanner method and apparatus is provided which allows for the detection of the presence and size of a document to be scanned. The scanner is also able to determine whether the document being scanned is skewed. The document scanner includes an automatic document feeder (ADF), which includes a light pipe. The light pipe on the ADF redirects light from a light source to extra CCD pixels in a CCD array. Accordingly, when a document is present, the document will come between the light pipe and the light source and the extra CCD pixels in the CCD array will not detect light. When this occurs, a controller will determine that a document is present and will send commands to the ADF to feed the document forward and to the scanner to begin the scanning process. Similarly, other light pipes along the document scan path redirect light to extra CCD pixels of the CCD array and permit document size and document skew to be determined.

Sheet convey apparatus

Apparatus for reproducing coloured images

Picture signal processor

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