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05-07-2012 дата публикации

Computer Generated Imagery (CGI) Fault Clearance Instructions

Номер: US20120173930A1
Автор: Anthony John Peters, David Michael Phasey, Gemma Rosalind LEE, Leslie Wynn, Michael Peter Golding
Принадлежит: Xerox Corp

A method of providing instructions to a user of an imaging device includes generating a three-dimensional (3D) model of the imaging device in a 3D computer generated environment. At least one computer generated imagery (CGI) instruction sequence is then rendered from the 3D model. The CGI instruction sequence depicts at least one action being performed on the imaging device and is rendered from a virtual viewpoint corresponding to a viewpoint of a user physically performing the at least one action. The rendered CGI instructions are stored in memory of the imaging device and selectively displayed on a user interface display screen of the imaging device.

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Номер записи: 1
16-08-2012 дата публикации

Efficient Media Processing

Номер: US20120206653A1
Автор: Eric J. Graves, Giovanni Agnoli, Nils Angquist
Принадлежит: Apple Inc

Some embodiments provide a media-editing application. The application includes several image processing destinations for performing operations on video images. The application includes a scheduling engine for scheduling disk read, decode, and graphics processing operations to perform on images to prepare the images for the several destinations. The scheduling engine includes a first set of instructions for scheduling images based on a speed at which a particular one of the several destinations processes the images when none of the destinations require images in real-time. The scheduling engine includes a second set of instructions for scheduling images based on a real-time clock when at least one of the several destinations requires images in real-time.

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Номер записи: 2
20-12-2012 дата публикации

User feedback via see through platen overlay

Номер: US20120320429A1
Автор: Alexandria Dobinson, Gareth Dobinson, Nicholas Baxter
Принадлежит: Xerox Corp

A printing system and apparatus assembly that incorporates a transparent platen for supporting and scanning a first image therethrough. The transparent platen includes a translucent display layer having an array of light devices that comprise organic light emitting diodes. A user interface of the system is coupled to the transparent platen with a processor. Based on input and/or data provided at the user interface, an image is displayed through the platen with the display layer.

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Номер записи: 3
11-04-2013 дата публикации

Method for viewing invisible indicia

Номер: US20130087699A1
Автор: Judith A. Bose, Myra T. Olm, Thomas D. Pawlik, Thomas J. Widzinski
Принадлежит: Individual

A method for detecting and viewing invisible indicia includes illuminating the invisible indicia with radiation of a first wavelength with an illumination source; detecting emitted light from the invisible indicia at a second wavelength with a sensor array; eliminating reflected radiation at the first wavelength; focusing an image of the invisible indicia on the sensor array; displaying the image of the invisible indicia; spacing the sensor array at a fixed distance from the invisible indicia with a spacer; and adjusting sensitivity of the sensor array.

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Номер записи: 4
19-12-2013 дата публикации

Detecting common errors in repeated scan workflows by use of job profile metrics

Номер: US20130335792A1
Автор: Kari K. Poysa, Thomas W. Nash
Принадлежит: Xerox Corp

Methods perform at least two different segments of a scan job by sequentially scanning the different segments using an optical scanner. Each of the different segments is scanned with the optical scanner manually set to different settings. The methods automatically combine the different settings to produce a recurring scan workflow. The recurring scan workflow includes such different settings of the different segments and information of the number of pages scanned in each of the different segments. Further, such methods perform at least one later scan job having later segments corresponding to the different segments of the original scan job after creating the recurring scan workflow. During the later scan job the computerized device automatically changes settings of the optical scanner between the later segments, without requiring the user to manually change the different settings between the later segments.

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Номер записи: 5
19-12-2013 дата публикации

System, apparatus and method for extracting three-dimensional information of an object from received electromagnetic radiation

Номер: US20130335796A1
Автор: Gary Brooker, Joseph Rosen
Принадлежит: Individual

An apparatus and method to produce a hologram of an object includes an electromagnetic radiation assembly configured to receive a received electromagnetic radiation, such as light, from the object. The electromagnetic radiation assembly is further configured to diffract the received electromagnetic radiation and transmit a diffracted electromagnetic radiation. An image capture assembly is configured to capture an image of the diffracted electromagnetic radiation and produce the hologram of the object from the captured image.

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Номер записи: 6
02-01-2014 дата публикации

Scanning of oversized documents

Номер: US20140002834A1
Автор: Gary Alan Kneezel, Richard A. Murray
Принадлежит: Individual

A method of scanning an oversized document includes positioning the oversized document at a first position on a first surface of a platen which is supported by a frame; wherein a distance between a lid and the first surface of the platen is less than a distance between the lid and the frame; scanning the oversized document in its first position to provide a first scan; moving the oversized document to a second position on the first surface of the platen, wherein the second position overlaps the first position; scanning the oversized document in its second position to provide a second scan; using a controller of the multifunction printer to select a stitching edge of the first scan and the second scan; and stitching together the first scan and the second scan at the stitching edge to form a composite scanned image of the oversized document.

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Номер записи: 7
20-03-2014 дата публикации

NON-TRANSITORY COMPUTER READABLE MEDIUM AND INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS

Номер: US20140078539A1
Автор: KAKITSUBA Ryota
Принадлежит: BROTHER KOGYO KABUSHIKI KAISHA

There is provided a non-transitory computer readable medium storing a program for a computer of an information processing apparatus, the program causing the computer of the information processing apparatus to carry out: acquiring an image data as a print object; generating a print data, which is an image data for printing, after determining whether or not to change a direction of the acquired image data based on a double-side print setting, and changing the direction of the image data in a case in which the image data is determined to change the direction; generating a preview data, which is an image data for previewing, from the print data after rechanging the once-changed direction of the image data in a case in which the print data is generated after changing the direction of the image data; and displaying the generated preview data onto the information processing apparatus. 1. A non-transitory computer readable medium storing a program for a computer of an information processing apparatus , the program being configured to cause the computer of the information processing apparatus to carry out:acquiring an image data as a print object;generating a print data, which is an image data for printing, after determining whether or not to change a direction of the acquired image data based on a double-side print setting, and changing the direction of the image data in a case in which the image data is determined to change the direction thereof;generating a preview data, which is an image data for previewing, from the print data after rechanging the once-changed direction of the image data in a case in which the print data is generated after changing the direction of the image data; anddisplaying the generated preview data onto the information processing apparatus.2. The non-transitory computer readable medium according to claim 1 , wherein when generating the print data claim 1 , it is determined to change the direction of the image data to be printed on one side of a ...

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Номер записи: 8
20-03-2014 дата публикации

BOOKLET READING DEVICE

Номер: US20140078564A1
Автор: Mukawa Tatsuya, Saitou Kazuki
Принадлежит: Panasonic Corporation

A document reading device for reading a page of a passport includes a mounting surface, a camera, an illumination light source for radiating illumination light that is, and an ultraviolet light source for radiating ultraviolet light to activate a fluorescent material on the page. The illumination light source is at a first edge perpendicular to a binding edge on the page and radiates illumination light in the direction intersecting with the first edge. The ultraviolet light source is at a second edge parallel to the binding edge and radiates ultraviolet light in the direction intersecting with the second edge. The illumination light source includes an infrared light source and a white light source. The document reading device has both an illumination light source and an ultraviolet light source, and can avoid image capturing in the specular reflection condition when the document is deformed. 1. A document reading device for reading a document comprising:a document placing unit on which the document is placed;an infrared light LED array that includes a plurality of infrared light LEDs and radiates infrared light to the document;a visible light LED array that includes a plurality of visible light LEDs and radiates visible light to the document;an ultraviolet LED array that includes a plurality of ultraviolet light LEDs and radiates ultraviolet light to the document; andwherein the plurality of infrared light LEDs and the plurality of visible light LEDs are respectively arranged in an upper area, the plurality of ultraviolet light LEDs are arranged in a lower area, and the upper area is closer to the document placing unit than the lower area.2. The document reading device according to claim 1 , wherein the plurality of infrared light LEDs claim 1 , the plurality of visible light LEDs and the plurality of ultraviolet light LEDs are respectively arranged on the periphery of the document placing unit.3. The document reading device according to claim 1 , wherein the ...

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Номер записи: 9
03-04-2014 дата публикации

Image Reading Apparatus

Номер: US20140092446A1
Автор: SHINGAI Hiroyuki
Принадлежит: BROTHER KOGYO KABUSHIKI KAISHA

An image reading apparatus comprising: an imaging unit; a moving mechanism moving the imaging unit between a first position and a second position; a conveyance mechanism; a sun gear; a planetary gear that rotates by being meshed with the sun gear and having a rotation center configured to revolve around the sun gear; a first output gear meshed with the planetary gear and transmits a driving force to the moving mechanism; a second output gear meshed with the planetary gear and transmits a driving force to the conveyance mechanism; a load generation part increasing a rotational resistance of the first output gear when the imaging unit is located at the first position, and a meshing part being meshed with teeth of the planetary gear when the planetary gear revolves around the sun gear. 1. An image reading apparatus having a first function of reading a document being conveyed and a second function of reading a document placed on a placing surface , the image reading apparatus comprising:an imaging unit provided below the placing surface and configured to be moved along the placing surface;a moving mechanism configured to move the imaging unit between a first position at one end side in a moving direction of the imaging unit and a second position at another end side in the moving direction of the imaging unit;a conveyance mechanism configured to convey a document upon operation of the first function;a sun gear configured to be rotated by a driving force applied from a driving source in a forward direction or a reverse direction;a planetary gear configured to rotate by being meshed with the sun gear and having a rotation center configured to revolve around the sun gear between a third position and a fourth position, a rotation center of the sun gear serving as a revolution center;a first output gear configured to be meshed with the planetary gear and transmit a driving force to the moving mechanism, when the planetary gear is located at the third position;a second output ...

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Номер записи: 10
03-01-2019 дата публикации

DECOLORING APPARATUS AND METHOD

Номер: US20190001729A1
Автор: Iguchi Ken
Принадлежит:

A decoloring apparatus includes a sheet conveying unit, a scanner, a decoloring unit, and a controller. The decoloring unit decolors the image on the sheet conveyed through the sheet conveying unit. The decoloring unit is positioned downstream of the scanner in a sheet conveying direction. A distance along the sheet conveying direction between the scanner and the decoloring unit is shorter than a length of a first predetermined sheet size and longer than a length of a second predetermined sheet size. A controller determines whether the sheet conveyed by the sheet conveying unit is the first predetermined sheet size or the second predetermined sheet size. The controller performs a mode limiting process if the sheet size is determined to be the first predetermined sheet size. 110.-. (canceled)11. A method for controlling a decoloring apparatus which includes a decoloring unit positioned downstream of a scanner in a sheet conveying direction , a distance along the sheet conveying direction between the scanner and the decoloring unit being shorter than a length of a first predetermined sheet size and longer than a length of a second predetermined sheet size , the method comprising:determining a size of the sheet to be conveyed;accepting an input selecting a scanning mode;controlling an available mode of the decoloring apparatus based on the determined sheet size and the selected scanning mode;accepting an input selecting the available mode of the decoloring apparatus;determining whether to perform decoloring based on the selected mode of the decoloring apparatus;conveying the sheet through the scanner and the decoloring unit;controlling the scanner based on the selected scanning mode; andcontrolling the decoloring unit in accordance with the determination of whether to perform decoloring.12. The method according to claim 11 , whereinif a resolution of the selected scanning mode for scanning the image of the sheet is higher than a predetermined resolution, the decoloring ...

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Номер записи: 11
04-01-2018 дата публикации

SYSTEM, APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR EXTRACTING THREE-DIMENSIONAL INFORMATION OF AN OBJECT FROM RECEIVED ELECTROMAGNETIC RADIATION

Номер: US20180004158A1
Автор: BROOKER Gary, ROSEN Joseph
Принадлежит: CELLOPTIC, INC.

An apparatus and method to produce a hologram of an object includes an electromagnetic radiation assembly configured to receive a received electromagnetic radiation, such as light, from the object. The electromagnetic radiation assembly is further configured to diffract the received electromagnetic radiation and transmit a diffracted electromagnetic radiation. An image capture assembly is configured to capture an image of the diffracted electromagnetic radiation and produce the hologram of the object from the captured image. 1. An apparatus configured to produce a hologram of an object , said apparatus comprising:an electromagnetic source configured to provide incoherent electromagnetic radiation on the object;a correlator comprising a first optical assembly configured to receive incoherent electromagnetic radiation reflected by or scattered from the object and transmit transformed electromagnetic radiation, a mask assembly configured to receive the transformed electromagnetic radiation and transmit amplitude and/or phase modified electromagnetic radiation, and a second optical assembly configured to receive the amplitude and/or phase modified electromagnetic radiation and further transmit transformed electromagnetic radiation;an image capture assembly configured to capture an image of the further transmitted transformed electromagnetic radiation; anda processing system including at least one processor, the processing system configured to produce the hologram of the object based on the captured image.2. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the first optical assembly claim 1 , the mask assembly claim 1 , the second optical assembly claim 1 , and the image capture assembly are disposed along a common optical path.3. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the mask assembly includes one or more diffractive optical elements claim 1 , each of the one or more diffractive optical elements including an array of plural transform regions claim 1 , each of which is configured to ...

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Номер записи: 12
03-01-2019 дата публикации

Mobile device utilizing multiple cameras

Номер: US20190005320A1
Автор: Harry Vartanian, Jaron Jurikson-Rhodes
Принадлежит: HJ Labs LLC

A mobile electronic device may have two rear facing cameras to capture environmental information. A camera and a depth sensor of the mobile electronic device may capture biometric facial data for security verification. Characteristics of the environment may be identified based on the environmental information and results of the security verification.

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Номер записи: 13
03-01-2019 дата публикации

METHOD FOR CALIBRATING AN OPTICAL SCANNER AND DEVICES THEREOF

Номер: US20190005682A1
Автор: Munro James F., Zhang Xianping
Принадлежит:

A method for calibrating an optical scanner device implemented by a calibration management apparatus, includes providing instructions to the optical scanner device to scan a calibration surface in a scan pattern based on one or more scan parameters, wherein the one or more scan parameters vary over the scan pattern. The scanning angle for each of the plurality of points in the scan pattern is computed based on an obtained image of a light source emitted from the optical scanner device at a scanning angle for a plurality of points in the scan pattern. A calibration relationship between the computed scanning angles and the corresponding scan parameters is determined for each of the plurality of points in the scan pattern. 1. A method for calibrating an optical scanner device implemented by a calibration management apparatus , the method comprising:providing instructions to the optical scanner device to scan a calibration surface in a scan pattern based on one or more scan parameters, wherein the one or more scan parameters vary over the scan pattern;computing the scanning angle for each of the plurality of points in the scan pattern based on an obtained image of a light source emitted from the optical scanner device at a scanning angle for a plurality of points in the scan pattern; anddetermining a calibration relationship between the computed scanning angles and the corresponding one or more scan parameters for each of the plurality of points in the scan pattern.2. The method as set forth in claim 1 , wherein the scan pattern is a one-dimensional scan pattern.3. The method as set forth in claim 1 , wherein the scan pattern is a two-dimensional scan pattern.4. The method as set forth in claim 3 , wherein the scan pattern is a serpentine pattern claim 3 , a raster pattern claim 3 , a random pattern claim 3 , or a pseudo-random pattern.5. The method as set forth in further comprising:adjusting a distance between the optical scanner device and the calibration surface; ...

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Номер записи: 14
05-01-2017 дата публикации

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

Номер: US20170006176A1
Автор: NISHINO Tsubasa, TAKEI Takeshi
Принадлежит: FUJI XEROX CO., LTD.

An information processing apparatus includes an instruction unit that instructs an image reading unit to read an image in accordance with a predetermined configuration related to image reading if a predetermined service is selected from among plural services, and an execution unit that performs an operation responsive to the selected service using operation results of the image reading unit. 1. An information processing apparatus comprising:an instruction unit that instructs an image reading unit to read an image in accordance with a predetermined configuration related to image reading if a predetermined service is selected from among a plurality of services; andan execution unit that performs an operation responsive to the selected service using operation results of the image reading unit.2. The information processing apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein no instruction related to the predetermined configuration is received from a user.3. The information processing apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the predetermined service comprises a book management service to manage a product using the read image or a delivery monitoring service to monitor a delivery status of the read image that is being delivered claim 1 , andwherein the instruction unit instructs the image reading unit to read the image in accordance with a predetermined size without detecting a size of a medium serving as a target of image reading if the predetermined service is selected.4. The information processing apparatus according to claim 2 , wherein the predetermined service comprises a book management service to manage a product using the read image or a delivery monitoring service to monitor a delivery status of the read image that is being delivered claim 2 , andwherein the instruction unit instructs the image reading unit to read the image in accordance with a predetermined size without detecting a size of a medium serving as a target of image reading if the predetermined service is ...

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Номер записи: 15
07-01-2016 дата публикации

INTERACTIVE USER INTERFACE FOR CAPTURING A DOCUMENT IN AN IMAGE SIGNAL

Номер: US20160006894A1
Автор: Oosting Eize, Showering Paul Edward
Принадлежит:

Devices, methods, and software are disclosed for an interactive user interface for capturing a frame of image data having a representation of a feature. In an illustrative embodiment, a device includes an imaging subsystem, one or more memory components, and one or more processors. The imaging subsystem is capable of providing image data representative of light incident on said imaging subsystem. The one or more memory components include at least a first memory component operatively capable of storing an input frame of the image data. The one or more processors may be enabled for performing various steps. One step may include receiving the image data from the first memory component. Another step may include attempting to identify linear features defining a candidate quadrilateral form in the image data. Another step may include providing user-perceptible hints for guiding a user to alter positioning of the device to enhance a capability for identifying the linear features defining a candidate quadrilateral form in the image data. 1. A device , comprising:an imaging subsystem for generating image data;a monitor for displaying an image; and receiving the image data;', 'generating a reduced resolution frame based on an input frame of the image data, the reduced resolution frame comprising fewer pixels than the input frame;', 'displaying the reduced resolution frame on the monitor; and', 'in response to a command, saving a higher resolution frame corresponding to the displayed reduced resolution frame., 'a processor enabled for2. The device of claim 1 , wherein a pixel in the reduced resolution frame combines information from two or more pixels in the input frame.3. The device of claim 1 , wherein the processor is enabled for claim 1 , in response to the command claim 1 , displaying the higher resolution frame and the reduced resolution frame.4. The device of claim 1 , wherein the processor is enabled for:in response to the command, displaying the higher resolution ...

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Номер записи: 16
07-01-2021 дата публикации

IMAGE SCANNER WITH MULTIDIRECTIONAL ILLUMINATION

Номер: US20210006681A1
Автор: COLAGRANDE Lorenzo, COLAGRANDE Massimo, COLAGRANDE Silvia
Принадлежит:

An image scanner including a two-dimensional matrix sensor, a scanning plane defined by the axes, an optical system, an optical axis perpendicular to the scanning plane and coinciding with an axis, a lighting system including at least four light sources that have its own main axis and are positioned so that each light source is adjacent to one side of the scanning plane and illuminates it from a different direction. Each light source is arranged with its own main axis in a plane parallel to a facing mirror-reflecting surface above said facing mirror-reflecting surface and is oriented so as to radiate the scanning plane by specularly reflecting its light beams on the respective mirror-reflecting surface situated on the opposite side of the scanning plane with respect to the light source. 1. Image scanner comprising a two-dimensional matrix sensor, a scanning plane defined by the axes at right angles each other, an optical system, an optical axis perpendicular to the scanning plane and coinciding with an axis perpendicular to the scanning plane, a lighting system arranged according to the requirements of the Photometric Stereo technique and comprising at least four light sources each of them developing along a main axis parallel to one of said axes, said light sources are positioned so that each light source is adjacent to one side of the scanning plane and illuminates it from a different direction, wherein each light source is arranged with its own main axis in a plane parallel to a facing mirror-reflecting surface above said facing mirror-reflecting surface and is oriented so as to radiate the scanning plane by specularly reflecting its light beams on the respective mirror-reflecting surface situated on the opposite side of the scanning plane with respect to the light source. The present invention relates to an image scanner with multidirectional illumination, based on a two-dimensional matrix sensor for color or grayscale images. Such a two-dimensional matrix ...

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Номер записи: 17
03-01-2019 дата публикации

IMAGE READING DEVICE AND IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS INCLUDING SAME

Номер: US20190007572A1
Автор: Horiguchi Yasuyuki
Принадлежит: KYOCERA Document Solutions Inc.

An image reading device includes an original document transport device, a first reading module and a control portion. When the control portion performs the light source turning-on confirmation processing of the first reading module, the control portion performs first opening/closing determination processing for determining the state of the opening and closing of a cover member, light amount acquisition processing for turning on a light source so as to acquire light amount data after it is determined in the first opening/closing determination processing that the cover member is in a closed state, second opening/closing determination processing for determining again the state of the opening and closing of the cover member after the acquisition of the light amount data in the light amount acquisition processing and light amount determination processing for determining the light amount after it is determined that the cover member is in the closed state. 1. An image reading device comprising: an original document transport path along which an original document is passed,', 'a cover member which can be opened and closed in a predetermined section of the original document transport path,', 'an opening/closing detection sensor which detects a state of opening and closing of the cover member and', 'a white reference plate which is arranged in the cover member and which is opposite a first reading module in a state where the cover member is closed and, 'an original document transport device that includes'}that transports the original document;the first reading module that is arranged within the original document transport device, that includes a light source and a sensor for reading, as image light, light which is applied from the light source to the transported original document and which is reflected off the transported original document and that can read an image on the original document transported by the original document transport device; anda control portion that ...

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Номер записи: 18
12-01-2017 дата публикации

IMAGE READING APPARATUS AND IMAGE READING METHOD

Номер: US20170013151A1
Автор: SHIMIZU Kosuke, Yamada Kenji
Принадлежит: FUJI XEROX CO., LTD.

An image reading apparatus includes a reading unit that reads an original document that is located at plural locations different in a direction of a depth of field of a photodetector of a sensor module, and a fixing unit that fixes the sensor module in position such that a focal point of the photodetector is located within a difference between a minimum distance and a maximum distance from a light incident surface of the photodetector to the original document. 1. An image reading apparatus comprising:a reading unit that reads an original document that is located at a plurality of locations different in a direction of a depth of field of a photodetector of a sensor module; anda fixing unit that fixes the sensor module in position such that a focal point of the photodetector is located within a difference between a minimum distance and a maximum distance from a light incident surface of the photodetector to the original document.2. The image reading apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the fixing unit fixes the sensor module in position such that the focal point of the photodetector is at an intermediate location between the minimum distance and the maximum distance from the light incident surface of the photodetector to the original document.3. The image reading apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein a difference between the minimum distance and the maximum distance falls within a permissible range of the depth of field of the photodetector of the sensor module.4. The image reading apparatus according to claim 2 , wherein a difference between the minimum distance and the maximum distance falls within a permissible range of the depth of field of the photodetector of the sensor module.5. The image reading apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the reading unit reads the original document in a first reading mode where the original document located on a document platen is read with the sensor module moving or in a second reading mode where the original document ...

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Номер записи: 19
14-01-2016 дата публикации

ILLUMINATED REFERENCE GUIDE PATTERN

Номер: US20160014291A1
Автор: Foo Say Meng, Leong Eric Mun-Khai, Lim Kian Hwee Harold, Radke Tushar Vijay, Su Jing, Woon Wee Teck
Принадлежит: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.

An image capturing apparatus includes an illumination member to selectively provide a target reference to guide placement of the target within a field of view of an image capturing member. The illumination member may illuminate the at least one reference guide pattern in an illumination-on mode. The illumination member may also disable the target reference by not illuminating the at least one reference guide pattern in an illumination-off mode. 1. A method of capturing an image of a target , the method comprising:providing a target reference to guide placement of the target within a field of view of an image capturing member by illuminating a reference guide pattern of a receiving member of a platen by an illumination member in an illumination-on mode;receiving the target on the receiving member having the reference guide pattern formed of a translucent section;disabling the target reference by not illuminating the reference guide pattern by the illumination member in an illumination-off mode; andcapturing the image of the target by the image capturing member.2. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the disabling the target reference by not illuminating the reference guide pattern by the illumination member in an illumination-off mode occurs prior to the capturing the image of the target by the image capturing member.3. The method according to claim 2 , wherein the capturing the image of the target by the image capturing member occurs after the providing the target reference to guide placement of the target within the field of view of the image capturing member.4. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the platen further comprises:a base member, an intermediate member disposed behind the receiving member, and a cavity formed between the intermediate member and the base member.5. The method according to claim 4 , wherein each one of the receiving member claim 4 , the base member claim 4 , the intermediate member claim 4 , and the receiving member includes an ...

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Номер записи: 20
18-01-2018 дата публикации

THREE DIMENSIONAL OBJECT DATA

Номер: US20180017955A1
Автор: GARCIA REYERO VINAS Juan Manuel, Morovic Jan, Morovic Peter
Принадлежит:

Apparatus and methods for transforming three dimensional object data are disclosed. In some examples, data representing a three dimensional object is received, the data comprising object property data indicative of at least one attribute of at least a portion of the three dimensional object. The object property data is transformed into a plurality of device independent object property data objects having a common data structure, each object property data object comprising a value indicative of each of a predetermined set of object properties. 1. A method comprising:receiving data representing a three dimensional object, the data comprising object property data indicative of at least one attribute of at least a portion of the three dimensional object;transforming the object property data into a plurality of device independent object property data objects having a common data structure, each object property data object comprising a value indicative of each of a predetermined set of object properties.2. A method according to claim 1 , in which each value is a value from a value set which is predetermined for each object property.3. A method according to comprising claim 1 , if no indication of a property of the property set is provided in the received data for at least a portion of the three dimensional object claim 1 , setting a value for that property in an object property data object to a default value.4. A method according to in which the received data representing the three dimensional object further comprises object model data defining the geometry of the three dimensional object.5. A method according to which further comprises transforming the set of object property data objects into print control data.6. A method according to claim 5 , which further comprises receiving print apparatus data indicative of the capabilities of a print apparatus claim 5 , and wherein transforming the set of object property data objects into print control data is based on the print ...

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Номер записи: 21
17-01-2019 дата публикации

DATA TRANSFER APPARATUS, IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS, AND IMAGE READING APPARATUS

Номер: US20190020772A1
Автор: Toyamasaki Kenta
Принадлежит: KYOCERA Document Solutions Inc.

A data transfer apparatus includes a display unit, a touch panel, a storage unit, a data transfer unit, a display controller, and a controller. The display controller causes the display unit to display a list showing names of data transfer destinations stored in the storage unit, when causing the display unit to display a screen urging a user to select a data transfer destination. The controller causes the data transfer unit, when the touch panel receives from the user, in a case where a plurality of the destinations are selected out of the list, a predetermined determination instruction applicable to a data transfer method, with respect to one transfer method selected for one selected destination, to transfer the data to the selected destinations, using the one transfer method as the method of the data transfer to other destinations than the one destination. 1. A data transfer apparatus configured to receive an input of data transfer destination from a user , the data transfer apparatus comprising:a display unit;a touch panel located on a display screen of the display unit, and configured to receive an instruction of the user;a storage unit containing, beforehand, a name of the data transfer destination in association with each transfer destination address of each type of methods of the data transfer;a data transfer unit that transfers the data to the data transfer destination;a display controller that controls an operation of the display unit, and causes the display unit, when the touch panel receives a data transfer instruction from the user, to display a screen urging the user to select the data transfer destination and the method of the data transfer to the destination; anda controller that causes the data transfer unit, when the touch panel receives the instruction from the user to select the data transfer destination and the method of the data transfer to the destination, to transfer the data to the selected destination, by the selected transfer method, ...

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Номер записи: 22
21-01-2021 дата публикации

IMAGE PROCESSING APPARATUS, IMAGE PROCESSING METHOD, AND RECORDING MEDIUM

Номер: US20210021729A1
Автор: HASHIMOTO Ayumu, Nakazawa Masamoto
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An image processing apparatus includes a light source, an image sensor, and an invisible component remover. The light source emits visible component light and invisible component light to a target object. The image sensor receives reflected light from the target object to detect a visible invisible mixture image including an invisible component and a visible component and an invisible image including an invisible component. The invisible component remover, based on the visible invisible mixture image and the invisible image which have been detected, removes the invisible component from the visible invisible mixture image to generate a visible image. The invisible component remover includes a removal calculator performing a removal calculation process of an invisible component with respect to the visible invisible mixture image, and a noise reducer performing a noise reduction process on at least one of images to be input to and output from the removal calculator. 1. An image processing apparatus comprising:a light source configured to emit visible component light and invisible component light to a target object;an image sensor configured to receive reflected light from the target object to detect a visible invisible mixture image including an invisible component and a visible component and an invisible image including an invisible component; andan invisible component remover, based on the visible invisible mixture image and the invisible image which have been detected, configured to remove the invisible component from the visible invisible mixture image to generate a visible image, a removal calculator configured to perform a removal calculation process of an invisible component with respect to the visible invisible mixture image; and', 'a noise reducer configured to perform a noise reduction process on at least one of an image to be input to the removal calculator and an image to be output from the removal calculator., 'the invisible component remover including2. ...

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Номер записи: 23
25-01-2018 дата публикации

Systems and methods for providing a combined visualizable representation for evaluating a target object

Номер: US20180025484A1
Автор: Aaron Burton
Принадлежит: Toyota Motor Engineering and Manufacturing North America Inc

Systems and methods of providing a combined visualizable representation for evaluating dimensions of a target object are disclosed. A method includes generating a mesh having a plurality of nodes and corresponding to one or more measurements for a target object, overlaying the mesh on a nominal object created from reference data representative of one or more expected dimensions of the target object, and evaluating each node for a plurality of criteria to obtain a plurality of criteria values. Each criterion is an expression of an amount of error between each node and a corresponding point on the nominal object. The method further includes assigning a weighted value to each criteria value to obtain weighted criteria values, generating a visualizable representation of each weighted criteria value to obtain visualizable representations, and combining each visualizable representation into a combined visualizable representation that indicates each one of the weighted criteria values.

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Номер записи: 24
02-02-2017 дата публикации

IMAGE PROCESSING APPARATUS, IMAGE PROCESSING METHOD AND IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS

Номер: US20170034379A1
Автор: SHODA Hirokazu
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An image processing apparatus comprises an input interface, a light source unit, a reading unit and a control unit. The input interface receives an input reading condition. The light source unit comprises a plurality of light sources which emit lights of different wavelengths. The reading unit reads an image on a sheet irradiated by the light of the light source unit. The control unit separately controls the quantity of the light emitted from each light source according to the reading condition input from the input interface. 1. An image processing apparatus , comprising:a processor that executes instructions to perform operations comprising:receiving a hue setting;emitting light of different wavelengths using a light source unit equipped with a plurality of light sources;reading an image on a sheet irradiated by light emitted from the light source unit; andcontrolling a quantity of the light emitted from each of the light sources based on the hue setting.2. The image processing apparatus according to claim 1 , further comprising:a white reference plate for shading correction, wherein the operations further comprise:controlling each of the light sources so that the quantity of the light emitted from each of the light sources is equal when the white reference plate is read.3. The image processing apparatus according to claim 1 , whereinthe light source unit comprises a first light source section located on a first side of a surface of a sheet and a second light source section located on a second side of a back of the sheet; and wherein the operations further comprise:reading an image on the surface of the sheet illuminated by light emitted from the first light source section, and reading an image on the back of the sheet illuminated by light emitted from the second light source section.4. The image processing apparatus according to claim 3 , wherein the operations further comprise:separately controlling a quantity of light emitted from each light source comprising ...

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Номер записи: 25
04-02-2016 дата публикации

IMAGE READING APPARATUS AND METHOD OF CONTROLLING THE SAME, AND STORAGE MEDIUM

Номер: US20160036997A1
Автор: Honda Norikazu
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An image reading apparatus includes a reading unit that has multiple pixels for performing image reading, a driving unit that outputs a driving signal to the pixels of the reading unit, and a connection unit that connects the reading unit to the main body of the image reading apparatus. An identification signal is inserted by the driving unit at a specific pixel among ineffective pixels that do not react to external light among the pixels of the reading unit, and detection of whether or not the reading unit is connected correctly to the main body of the image reading apparatus by the connection unit is performed by examining the signal level of the specific pixel. 1. An image reading apparatus comprising:a reading unit that has a plurality of pixels for performing image reading;a driving unit that outputs a driving signal to the plurality of pixels of the reading unit; anda connection unit that connects the reading unit to a main body of the image reading apparatus,wherein an identification signal is inserted by the driving unit at a specific pixel among ineffective pixels that do not react to external light among the plurality of pixels of the reading unit, and detection of whether or not the reading unit is correctly connected to the main body of the image reading apparatus by the connection unit is performed by examining a signal level of the specific pixel.2. The image reading apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein detection of whether or not the reading unit is connected correctly to the main body of the image reading apparatus by the connection unit is performed by comparing the signal level of the specific pixel to a predetermined threshold value.3. The image reading apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein detection of whether or not the reading unit is connected correctly to the main body of the image reading apparatus is performed by comparing a predetermined threshold value with a difference between the signal level of the specific pixel and a signal ...

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Номер записи: 26
01-02-2018 дата публикации

IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS READING A PLURALITY OF DOCUMENTS OF DIFFERENT SIZES AND METHOD OF CONTROLLING IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS

Номер: US20180034991A1
Автор: Osada Tomoaki
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A method of controlling an image forming apparatus having an image reading unit capable of conveying and reading a plurality of documents of different sizes includes determining whether an automatic magnification function is set in a case where an instruction to read a plurality of documents of different sizes is given, and performing control such that, in a case where the determining determines that the automatic magnification function is not set, a first document reading mode in which the plurality of documents is conveyed at a constant conveyance speed and is read is set to the image reading unit, and, in a case where the determining determines that the automatic magnification function is set, a second document reading mode in which the plurality of documents is conveyed at a different conveyance speed for each document and is read is set to the image reading unit. 1. An image forming apparatus having an image reading unit capable of conveying and reading a plurality of documents of different sizes , the image forming apparatus comprising:a determination unit configured to determine whether an automatic magnification function is set in a case where an instruction to read a plurality of documents of different sizes is given; anda control unit configured to perform control such that, in a case where the determination unit determines that the automatic magnification function is not set, a first document reading mode in which the plurality of documents is conveyed at a constant conveyance speed and is read is set to the image reading unit, and, in a case where the determination unit determines that the automatic magnification function is set, a second document reading mode in which the plurality of documents is conveyed at a different conveyance speed for each document and is read is set to the image reading unit.2. The image forming apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein claim 1 , in a case where the first document reading mode is set claim 1 , the image reading ...

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Номер записи: 27
01-02-2018 дата публикации

IMAGE READING DEVICE AND IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS

Номер: US20180034992A1
Автор: KADOBAYASHI Izumi
Принадлежит: KYOCERA Document Solutions Inc.

An image reading device includes: contact glass, a document reading section that reads a document loaded on the contact glass while a moving mechanism moves in a document reading direction, a reading control section that causes the document reading section to read the whole contact glass at a rate of once per a predefined number of times N1, a first contamination detection section, and a report section. The first contamination detection section detects, from image data of the whole contact glass obtained through the reading by the document reading section, contamination of the contact glass present in a region other than a region loaded with the document. The report section, upon detecting by the first contamination detection section the same contamination from all the pieces of image data obtained consecutively a predefined plural number of times M1, reports a user that the contamination is present on the contact glass. 1. An image reading device comprising:contact glass for loading a document thereon;a document reading section having a moving mechanism capable of reciprocally moving in a predefined document reading direction, the document reading section reading the document loaded on the contact glass while the moving mechanism moves in the document reading direction;a reading control section, to cause the document reading section to read the document loaded on the contact glass, causing the document reading section to read the whole contact glass at a rate of once per a predefined number of times N1;a first contamination detection section detecting, from image data of the whole contact glass obtained through the reading by the document reading section, contamination of the contact glass present in a region other than a region loaded with the document; anda report section, upon detecting by the first contamination detection section the same contamination from all the pieces of image data obtained consecutively a predefined plural number of times M1, reporting a ...

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Номер записи: 28
01-02-2018 дата публикации

Document Forgery Detection System

Номер: US20180035003A1
Автор: Aljabri Amer Said Rabia Mubarak
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There is provided a document forgery detection system adapted to have an advanced level of document verification and scanning structure against forgery, whereby the documents gets verified by various verification methods. The forgery detection system comprises a scanning device adapted to scan the document for verification and to compare the scanned image to an original image of the document stored in a remote server associated to a relevant authority. The forgery detection system comprises a verification device adapted to receive and secure the document in place in an angle adjustable configuration, project visible and ultraviolet light on the document for exposing visible light and ultraviolet light exposable embedded marks within the document and reflect these marks to a display in optical communication with the operator. The verification device comprising a magnifier with a visible light lens and a red lens for enabling visualization of embedded marks within the document. 1. A verification device comprising:a verification device housing having a front portion, a rear portion, a top portion and a base portion;a document receiver for receiving a document for verification having a document front portion and a document rear portion extending along a document plan, the document receiver being positioned between the housing front portion and the housing rear portion such that the document front portion faces the verification device housing front portion and the document rear portion faces the verification device housing rear portion when inserted inside the reader;a visible light source positioned between the document reader and the verification device housing rear portion adapted to project visible light from behind the document in direction of the rear portion of the document for enabling reflectance of visible light embedded marks inside the document;an ultraviolet light source positioned between the document reader and the verification device housing front portion ...

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Номер записи: 29
04-02-2021 дата публикации

APPARATUS AND METHOD

Номер: US20210034253A1
Автор: Wang Xiaoli
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An apparatus includes a volatile first storage and a nonvolatile second storage with a limited number of writes, and the apparatus includes a printer configured to execute printing based on image data, and a controller having one or more processors which execute instructions stored in one or more memories, the controller being configured to acquire information about a number of writes of the second storage, and switch between a first operating mode of storing the image data in the second storage and a second operating mode of storing the image data in the first storage and not storing the image data in the second storage based on the information about the number of writes. 1. An apparatus including a volatile first storage and a nonvolatile second storage with a limited number of writes , the apparatus comprising:a printer configured to execute printing based on image data; anda controller having one or more processors which execute instructions stored in one or more memories, the controller being configured to:acquire information about a number of writes of the second storage, andswitch between a first operating mode of storing the image data in the second storage and a second operating mode of storing the image data in the first storage and not storing the image data in the second storage based on the information about the number of writes.2. The apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein claim 1 , in a case where the information about the number of writes indicates a number of writes to the second storage claim 1 , the controller switches from the first operating mode to the second operating mode based on the information about the number of writes becoming more than or equal to a predetermined value.3. The apparatus according to claim 1 , further comprising a display claim 1 ,wherein the display notifies a user of a warning based on the information about the number of writes becoming more than or equal to a predetermined value.4. The apparatus according to claim 1 ...

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Номер записи: 30
31-01-2019 дата публикации

IMAGE PROCESSING APPARATUS AND CONTROL METHOD THEREFOR, AND STORAGE MEDIUM

Номер: US20190037093A1
Автор: Miyahara Nobuaki
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An image processing apparatus that is capable of calculating an appropriate replacement guide value of a part even in a case where the image processing apparatus operates under different operating modes. The image processing apparatus is capable of operating in a plurality of operating modes of different image forming speeds and has a replacement guide default value showing a guide for replacement of a part for each of the operating modes. A degree of wear of the part for each of the operating modes is calculated based on the replacement guide default value. The calculated degree of wear is, in a case where the operating mode is changed, converted to a degree of wear for the operating mode after the change, and a replacement guide value of the part in the operating mode is calculated after the change based on the converted degree of wear. 17-. (canceled)8. An image processing system that is operatable in a first operating mode and a second operating mode that is different from the first operating mode , and having a printer , where the number of printing sheets per unit time is different for each of the first operating mode and the second operating mode , and a server that is connectable to the printer , the image processing system comprising:a receiving unit configured to receive an instruction of changing the first operating mode set to the printer to the second operating mode; anda changing unit configured to change a degree of wear of a part, included in the printer and used when the printer performs printing, from a first value corresponding to the first operating mode to a second value corresponding to the second operating mode, in response to the receiving unit receiving the instruction of changing the first operating mode to the second operating mode.9. The image processing system according to claim 8 , wherein the number of printing sheets per unit time of the printer is greater when the second operating mode is set to the printer than when the first ...

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Номер записи: 31
31-01-2019 дата публикации

INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS AND NON-TRANSITORY COMPUTER READABLE MEDIUM

Номер: US20190037094A1
Автор: Hayashi Koji
Принадлежит: FUJI XEROX CO., LTD.

An information processing apparatus includes a controller that performs control so that a specific operation among operations performed on a second operation unit is invalidated in a state where an operation performed on a first operation unit is valid. 1. An information processing apparatus comprising a controller that performs control so that a specific operation among operations performed on a second operation unit is invalidated in a state where an operation performed on a first operation unit is valid.2. The information processing apparatus according to claim 1 , further comprising an execution unit that performs processes corresponding to the operation performed on the first operation unit and an operation performed on the second operation unit claim 1 ,wherein in the state where the operation performed on the first operation unit is valid, the controller controls the execution unit not to perform a process corresponding to an operation performed on the second operation unit in a case where the operation is the specific operation.3. The information processing apparatus according to claim 1 , whereinthe specific operation performed on the second operation unit includes an operation performed on the first operation unit.4. The information processing apparatus according to claim 2 , whereinthe specific operation performed on the second operation unit includes the operation performed on the first operation unit.5. The information processing apparatus according to claim 1 , whereinthe second operation unit is connectable to the information processing apparatus; andthe controller performs control so that the specific operation performed on the second operation unit is invalidated after the second operation unit is connected to the information processing apparatus.6. The information processing apparatus according to claim 2 , whereinthe second operation unit is connectable to the information processing apparatus; andthe controller performs control so that the ...

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Номер записи: 32
30-01-2020 дата публикации

INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS AND NON-TRANSITORY COMPUTER READABLE MEDIUM

Номер: US20200036840A1
Автор: Fujii Masaru
Принадлежит: FUJI XEROX CO., LTD.

An information processing apparatus includes an identifying unit, an acquiring unit, and an applying unit. The identifying unit identifies an unset function from functions included in an activated first application. The acquiring unit acquires setting information for the identified function in a second application different from the first application. The applying unit applies the acquired setting information to the function of the first application. 1. An information processing apparatus comprising:an identifying unit that identifies an unset function from functions included in an activated first application;an acquiring unit that acquires setting information for the identified function in a second application different from the first application; andan applying unit that applies the acquired setting information to the function of the first application.2. The information processing apparatus according to claim 1 ,wherein the acquiring unit acquires the setting information, in the second application, set by a user who has activated the first application.3. The information processing apparatus according to claim 1 ,wherein the second application includes a plurality of second applications, andwherein the acquiring unit acquires the setting information in any of the second applications based on a history of a function executed by an application.4. The information processing apparatus according to claim 2 ,wherein the second application includes a plurality of second applications, andwherein the acquiring unit acquires the setting information in any of the second applications based on a history of a function executed by an application.5. The information processing apparatus according to claim 1 ,wherein the identifying unit identifies the function in accordance with a first name as a name of the function in the first application, andwherein the acquiring unit identifies a second name corresponding to the first name from names of functions in the second application and ...

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Номер записи: 33
30-01-2020 дата публикации

IMAGE READING DEVICE, STORAGE MEDIUM STORING ABNORMALITY DETECTION PROGRAM, AND ABNORMALITY DETECTION METHOD

Номер: US20200036850A1
Автор: HIRAYAMA Yuko, KANAI Yuichi, Takita Kazuya
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An image reading device includes a reading unit that reads a document sheet and a reading standard surface and outputs read values corresponding to pixels arranged in a main scan direction, a control unit that processes the read values, and a storage unit storing information to be referenced by the control unit. In the storage unit, first data that is read values of the reading standard surface and serves as standards, and second data on ranges of variation, based on a change in a temperature, in the read values are stored. The control unit determines, based on the first data and the second data read from the storage unit and third data obtained by reading the reading standard surface after an acquisition of the first data, whether an abnormality exists in the pixels. 1. An image reading device comprising:a reading unit that reads a document sheet and a reading standard surface and outputs read values corresponding to pixels arranged in a main scan direction;a control unit that processes the read values; anda storage unit storing information to be referenced by the control unit, whereinfirst data that is read values of the reading standard surface and serves as standards, and second data on ranges of variation, based on a change in a temperature, in the read values are stored in the storage unit, and whereinthe control unit determines, based on the first data and the second data read from the storage unit and third data obtained by reading the reading standard surface after an acquisition of the first data, whether an abnormality exists in the pixels.2. The image reading device according to claim 1 , wherein{'claim-ref': {'@idref': 'CLM-00001', 'claim 1'}, 'the second data is calculated values obtained by adding values equal to or larger than twice standard deviations of the ranges of variation, based on the change in the temperature, in the read values obtained for pixels using multiple image reading devices, each of which is the image reading device of , to ...

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Номер записи: 34
09-02-2017 дата публикации

IMAGE PROCESSING APPARATUS, IMAGE PROCESSING METHOD, AND STORAGE MEDIUM

Номер: US20170041479A1
Автор: Fukamachi Hitoshi, Kubo Hideki
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The image processing apparatus in the present invention is an image processing apparatus that supplies roughness shape data to an image forming apparatus that forms a roughness shape based on a roughness shape of an object to be reproduced. The image processing apparatus includes: an input reception unit configured to receive an input of information representing the roughness shape of the object to be reproduced; an acquisition unit configured to acquire output characteristics relating to a roughness shape that the image forming apparatus can output; and a generation unit configured to generate roughness shape data that is supplied to the image forming apparatus based on the information representing the roughness shape of the object to be reproduced and the output characteristics. 1. An image processing apparatus that supplies roughness shape data to an image forming apparatus that forms a roughness shape based on a roughness shape of an object to be reproduced , the image processing apparatus comprising:an input reception unit configured to receive an input of information representing the roughness shape of the object to be reproduced;an acquisition unit configured to acquire output characteristics relating to a roughness shape that the image forming apparatus can output; anda generation unit configured to generate the roughness shape data that is supplied to the image forming apparatus based on the information representing the roughness shape of the object to be reproduced and the output characteristics.2. The image processing apparatus according to claim 1 , whereinthe generation unit generates the roughness shape data so as to maintain at least one of a difference of elevation, a height, and sharpness of a convex portion of the roughness shape of the object to be reproduced.3. The image processing apparatus according to claim 1 , whereinthe generation unit further comprises a determination unit configured to determine whether or not to correct the information ...

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Номер записи: 35
07-02-2019 дата публикации

IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS AND INFORMATION PROCESSING METHOD

Номер: US20190041786A1
Автор: Shinagawa Kazutaka
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An image forming apparatus, detachably connected to a consumable product including a plurality of function units integrated with each other, includes an acquisition unit that acquires a life of each of the plurality of function units and a setting unit that sets an operation in a case where each acquired life reaches a preset value. 1. An image forming apparatus detachably connected to a consumable product including a plurality of function units integrated with each other , the image forming apparatus comprising:an acquisition unit configured to acquire a life of each of the plurality of function units; anda setting unit configured to set an operation in a case where each acquired life reaches a preset value.2. The image forming apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein claim 1 , in a case where a life of at least one of the plurality of function units reaches the preset value claim 1 , the function unit whose life reaches the preset value operates based on the operation set by the setting unit.3. The image forming apparatus according to claim 2 , wherein claim 2 , in a case where the operation set by the setting unit in reaching the preset value continues processing without a warning claim 2 , the function unit whose life reaches the preset value continues the processing without a warning.4. The image forming apparatus according to claim 3 , wherein claim 3 , even in the case where the operation set by the setting unit in reaching the preset value continues the processing without a warning claim 3 , the function unit whose life reaches the preset value stops the processing at a limit of the life of the function unit.5. The image forming apparatus according to claim 2 , wherein claim 2 , in a case where the operation set by the setting unit in reaching the preset value temporarily stops the processing to provide a warning claim 2 , the function unit whose life reaches the preset value temporarily stops the processing to give a warning.6. The image forming apparatus ...

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Номер записи: 36
18-02-2021 дата публикации

IMAGE READING APPARATUS

Номер: US20210051240A1
Автор: KOYANAGI Noriyuki, Okuno Tokujiro
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An image reading apparatus includes a transport unit which transports a document, and reading units which read an image of the document which is transported. It is assumed that an operation of reading an image when specific setting information is not input to a control device of the image reading apparatus is set to a first reading mode, and an operation of reading an image when specific setting information is input to the control device is set to a second reading mode. In this case, in the second reading mode, image data of an image with a resolution which is equal to that in the first reading mode is generated, while causing the reading units to read an image from a document which is transported by the transport device at a lower speed than that in the first reading mode. 19-. (canceled)10. An image reading apparatus that reads an image of a document , the image reading apparatus comprising:a lower unit;an upper unit that is rotatably supported by the lower unit;a transport unit that is configured to transport the document at a plurality of transport speeds;a reading unit that is configured to read the image of the document transported at a transport speed according to a resolution which is selected by a user by selecting a reading mode, at least one of the transport speed decreases when the resolution increases;a reading instruction unit that is configured to instruct the reading unit to read the image of the document by the user,a low speed mode selection unit that is configured to select a transport of the document at a low speed and configured to be set to one of an ON-state and an OFF-state by the user, the setting of the ON-state and the OFF-state, and so changing to the low speed that is lower than a transport speed associated with the reading mode selected, being independent of the reading mode associated with the instructions provided to the reading unit to read the image of the document from the reading instruction unit;a notification unit that is ...

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Номер записи: 37
18-02-2016 дата публикации

IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS AND IMAGE DATA PROCESSING METHOD

Номер: US20160050330A1
Автор: MATSUMOTO Manabu, OGAWA Kazuma, YAMANEKI Kazushi
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A user is enabled to make different selection as to whether or not to include a blank page for each data processing. A storage portion stores setting information indicating whether or not to perform data processing of image data with a blank page excluded for each data processing, and a control portion judges whether or not each data processing is processing performed with a blank page of the image data excluded based on the setting information stored in the storage portion, and executes first data processing which is judged as processing performed with the blank page excluded by excluding the blank page as well as executes second data processing which is judged as processing performed without excluding the blank page concurrently with the first data processing by including the blank page. 1. An image processing apparatus performing a plurality of different data processings for image data including a blank page , comprising:a storage portion for storing setting information indicating whether or not to perform data processing of the image data with a blank page excluded for each of the data processing; anda control portion for judging whether or not each data processing is a processing to be performed with a blank page of the image data excluded based on the setting information stored in the storage portion, executing first data processing which is judged as a processing to be performed with the blank page excluded by excluding the blank page, and executing a second data processing which is judged as processing performed without excluding the blank page, by including the blank page,whereinthe plurality of different data processings are processings performed by a plurality of different functions of the image processing apparatus,the plurality of different functions include at least two of a document filing function of image data, a data transmission function through a network, a print function, a copy function, a facsimile function, and an electronic mail transmission ...

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Номер записи: 38
06-02-2020 дата публикации

PORTABLE SCANNER AND SCANNING METHOD THEREOF

Номер: US20200045199A1
Автор: HONG In Pyo
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The present disclosure relates to a portable scanner capable of increasing the precision of focus and a scanning method using the same. According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, the portable scanner, which generates a three dimensional (3D) image from a subject, includes a focus state output device to determine a present focus state with respect to a set focal length from a subject and to output the present focus state such that a user recognizes the present focus state. 1. A portable scanner to generate a three dimensional (3D) image from a subject , the portable scanner comprising:a focus state output device to determine a present focus state with respect to a set focal length from a subject and to output the present focus state such that a user recognizes the present focus state,wherein the focus state output device includes:a first light emitting device to obliquely irradiate a focusing beam to a surface of the subject at a predetermined angle;a sensor to sense a position of the focusing beam irradiated to the subject;a focus state determining device to determine a focus state with respect to the set focal length based on the position of the focusing beam sensed in a region of interest of the subject; anda second light emitting device to output the determined focus state in a form of a visible light, to the subject such that the user recognizes the determined focus state, the second light emitting device outputting the focus state in a form of at least one of a preset character, a preset sign, or mutually different colors.2. The portable scanner of claim 1 , wherein the focus state determining device:determines the focus state as a first focus state when a distance from the subject is shorter than the set focal length;determines the focus state as a second focus state when the distance from the subject is equal to the set focal length; anddetermines the focus state as a third focus state when the distance from the subject is longer than the set focal ...

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Номер записи: 39
08-05-2014 дата публикации

Automated model customization

Номер: US20140129022A1
Автор: John Michael Briscella, John S. Dimatos
Принадлежит: MakerBot Industries LLC

A variety of computer automated tools are disclosed to assist consumers with using three-dimensional printers. Where a user also has access to a three-dimensional scanner, the tools may also support automated modifications to scanned subject matter.

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Номер записи: 40
25-02-2021 дата публикации

INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS AND NON-TRANSITORY COMPUTER READABLE MEDIUM

Номер: US20210056254A1
Автор: KINOSHITA Hayato
Принадлежит: FUJI XEROX CO., LTD.

An information processing apparatus includes a processor. The processor is configured to perform a process. The process includes disassembling each of multiple first data sets in units of pages if a combination in the first data set is improper. The multiple first data sets are obtained by reading and sorting out multiple document sets each containing multiple pages of documents. The process also includes reassembling an adequate combination as a second data set if a page group obtained as a result of the disassembling includes the adequate combination. 1. An information processing apparatus comprising: disassembling each of a plurality of first data sets in units of pages if a combination in the first data set is improper, the plurality of first data sets being obtained by reading and sorting out a plurality of document sets each containing a plurality of pages of documents, and', 'reassembling an adequate combination as a second data set if a page group obtained as a result of the disassembling includes the adequate combination., 'a processor configured to perform a process including'}2. The information processing apparatus according to claim 1 ,wherein the processor is configured to perform control for displaying a plurality of pages disassembled from the first data set and for displaying information indicating a cause of improperness of the first data set.3. The information processing apparatus according to claim 2 ,wherein the cause involves a page missing from the first data set.4. The information processing apparatus according to claim 2 ,wherein the cause involves an excess page included in the first data set.5. The information processing apparatus according to claim 4 ,wherein the excess page is any one of a redundant page, a page of a different inscriber, and an unknown page.6. The information processing apparatus according to claim 1 ,wherein, if a page is missing from the first data set, the processor is configured to perform a process for storing a ...

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Номер записи: 41
13-02-2020 дата публикации

BOOK ELECTRONIZATION APPARATUS AND BOOK ELECTRONIZATION METHOD

Номер: US20200053242A1
Автор: Kin Zenken, Nakanishi Tohru
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A book electronization apparatus includes: a three-dimensional data generation unit that generates three-dimensional data; a two-dimensional page data generation unit that generates two-dimensional page data which has first points as points corresponding to ink and second points as values corresponding to a background; and a character recognition unit that recognizes a character by using the two-dimensional page data. The character recognition unit recognizes the character on the basis of a shape of a part of the character, which is generated by connecting the first points with one of the first points as an initial point in a partial region of a character region. 1. A book electronization apparatus comprising:a three-dimensional data generation unit that captures an image of a book and generates three-dimensional data of the book;a two-dimensional page data generation unit that generates two-dimensional page data which corresponds to a page of the book in the three-dimensional data and which has first points as points corresponding to ink and second points as values corresponding to a background; anda character recognition unit that recognizes a character described in the page by using the two-dimensional page data, whereinthe character recognition unit recognizes the character on a basis of a shape of a part of the character, which is generated by connecting the first points with one of the first points as an initial point in a partial region of a character region serving as a region of the two-dimensional page data corresponding to a region where one character is described in the page.2. The book electronization apparatus according to claim 1 , whereinthe character recognition unitgenerates the shape of the part of the character by connecting the first points with one of the first points as the initial point in a predetermined region as the partial region, andin a case where a plurality of candidate characters of the character are obtained on a basis of the ...

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Номер записи: 42
05-03-2015 дата публикации

ORIGINAL READING APPARATUS WITH DETECTING DEVICE FOR DETECTING EXISTENCE OF ORIGINAL

Номер: US20150062662A1
Автор: ITO Tomoya
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In an original reading apparatus, a conveying mechanism and a reading device start a conveying operation and a reading operation to acquire a read image when a detecting device detects an existence of an original. The read image is acquired in a first direction and has a prescribed width in a second direction orthogonal to the first direction. The first direction corresponds to a conveying direction of the original. A control device determines whether or not the read image includes an overall solid region with a single color. The overall solid region has: a length in the first direction longer than or equal to a prescribed length; and a width in the second direction equal to the prescribed width. When the read image includes the overall solid region, the control device outputs a signal indicative of incorrect detection of the existence of the original due to external light. 1. An original reading apparatus comprising:a conveying mechanism configured to perform a conveying operation to convey an original in a conveying direction;a reading device configured to perform a reading operation to read the original that is conveyed by the conveying mechanism;a detecting device disposed upstream of the reading device in the conveying direction and configured to optically detect an existence of the original at a detection position; and control, when the detecting device detects the existence of the original at the detection position, the conveying mechanism and the reading device to start the conveying operation and the reading operation to acquire a read image, the read image being acquired in a first direction and having a prescribed width in a second direction orthogonal to the first direction, the first direction corresponding to the conveying direction;', 'determine whether or not the read image includes an overall solid region with a single color, the overall solid region having a length in the first direction longer than or equal to a prescribed length and having a ...

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Номер записи: 43
01-03-2018 дата публикации

METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR VERIFYING AND MODIFYING A 3D PRINTING PROCESS

Номер: US20180059644A1
Автор: Lection David B., Rakshit Sarbajit K., Wilson John D.
Принадлежит: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION

Embodiments for 3D printing an object by a processor are described. During a 3D printing process to form a 3D printed objected, a partially completed 3D printed object formed by the 3D printing process is scanned. A shape of the partially completed 3D printed object is determined based on scanning of the partially completed 3D printed object. A holographic object is caused to be generated based on the determined shape of the partially completed 3D printed object. 1. A method , by a processor , for 3D printing an object , comprising:during a 3D printing process to form a 3D printed object, scanning a partially completed 3D printed object formed by the 3D printing process;determining a shape of the partially completed 3D printed object based on scanning of the partially completed 3D printed object; andcausing a holographic object to be generated based on the determined shape of the partially completed 3D printed object.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the scanning of the partially completed 3D printed object is performed by at least one sensor coupled to a 3D printer performing the 3D printing process.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein the at least one sensor comprises an ultrasonic module claim 2 , a camera claim 2 , an X-ray sensor claim 2 , or an infrared sensor.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the scanning of the partially completed 3D printed object and the determining of the shape of the partially completed 3D printed object are repeated during the 3D printing process.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein the holographic object includes a first portion based on the determined shape of the partially completed 3D printed object and a second portion based on a predicted shape of the 3D printed object after the completion of the 3D printing process claim 1 , and wherein the second portion of the holographic object is generated in a manner different than that of the first portion of the holographic object.6. The method of claim 1 , further including causing a second ...

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Номер записи: 44
10-03-2022 дата публикации

DUPLEX SCAN INDICATIVE SCANNER, SCANNING APPARATUS AND SCANNING METHOD

Номер: US20220078300A1
Автор: SHENG Shao-Lan, SHENG SHIH CHAO
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A duplex scan indicative scanner includes a sheet passage, a transporting mechanism, one single scanning module, a duplex indicator and a connection interface. The transporting mechanism transports a document past the sheet passage. The scanning module scans a first side of the document passing through the sheet passage. The connection interface is electrically connected to an electronic device, the duplex indicator, the transporting mechanism and the scanning module. After the electronic device has controlled, through the connection interface, the scanning module to scan the first side, the electronic device controls, through the connection interface, the duplex indicator to output a duplex indication message to guide a user to place the document or a second document, so that a second side of the document or the second document is scanned by the scanning module. A duplex scan indicative scanning apparatus and a duplex scan indicative scanning method are also provided. 1. A duplex scan indicative scanner , comprising:a sheet passage;a transporting mechanism transporting a document past the sheet passage;one single scanning module scanning a first side of the document passing through the sheet passage;a duplex indicator; anda connection interface electrically connected to an electronic device, the duplex indicator, the transporting mechanism and the scanning module, wherein after the electronic device controls, through the connection interface, the scanning module to scan the first side of the document, the electronic device controls, through the connection interface, the duplex indicator to output a duplex indication message to a user to guide the user to place the document or a second document, so that a second side of the document or the second document is scanned by the scanning module.2. The duplex scan indicative scanner according to claim 1 , further comprising an input detector disposed at an input end of the sheet passage and electrically connected to the ...

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Номер записи: 45
20-02-2020 дата публикации

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR OBJECT SHIPPING AUTOMATION

Номер: US20200057988A1
Автор: Bateman Sawyer, Streebin Jarrett, Vinuelas Paul
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Embodiments of a system and method for automating shipping for a physical object can include an object dimensions measurer (ODM) operable to collect and wirelessly transmit a dimensions dataset for the physical object, an object weight measurer (OWM) operable to collect and wirelessly transmit a weight dataset for the physical object, and a shipping automation system operable to receive datasets from the ODM and the OWM, implement a compatibility rule facilitating standardization of requirements for service levels provided by shipping carriers, determine object characteristics for the physical object, determine object characteristic specifications required by the service levels, and determine a service level for the physical object based on the object characteristics and the object characteristic specifications. 1. A method for automating shipping of a first physical object including a label printer system and a shipping automation system , the method comprising: receiving a first object characteristic dataset from an object characteristic measurer (OCM), wherein the first object characteristic dataset is associated with the first physical object;', generating a set of data requests for the object characteristic requirements for the service levels provided by the plurality of shipping carriers;', 'transforming the set of data requests into shipping carrier-specific requests based on a set of API request format rules tailored to API-associated platforms of the plurality of shipping carriers; and', 'transmitting the shipping carrier-specific requests to the API-associated platforms;, 'querying a plurality of shipping carriers for object characteristic requirements corresponding to service levels provided by the plurality of shipping carriers, wherein querying the plurality of shipping carriers comprises, 'generating a first comparison between the first object characteristic dataset and the object characteristic requirements; and', 'selecting a service level from the ...

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Номер записи: 46
28-02-2019 дата публикации

Inkjet method and three-dimensional printing device

Номер: US20190061264A1
Автор: Hsin-Ta Hsieh, Ko-Wei Shih, Yu-Ting Huang
Принадлежит: Kinpo Electronics Inc, XYZ Printing Inc

An inkjet method adapting to a three-dimensional printing device is provided. The inkjet method includes following steps: judging whether a first reference pixel value of a first reference pixel in a first reference image is greater than or equal to a preset threshold value to determine a first pixel value of a first pixel in a first inkjet image; generating a weight value corresponding to a second reference pixel according to number of the second reference pixel adjacent to the first reference pixel in the first reference image and a second reference image; and adjusting a second reference pixel value of the second reference pixel in the first reference image and the second reference image according to the first reference pixel value, the first pixel value, and the weight value. In addition, the above three-dimensional printing device is also provided.

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Номер записи: 47
04-03-2021 дата публикации

READING APPARATUS AND READING CONTROL METHOD

Номер: US20210067651A1
Автор: BEPPU Wataru
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A reading apparatus includes a transport unit, a multi-feed detection unit, a reading unit, and a controller. When a multi-feed of the document is detected by the multi-feed detection unit, the controller multi-feeds causes the transport unit to discharge, downstream of the transport path, a multi-fed document for which the multi-feed is detected and then temporarily stops the transport, stores multi-fed page information indicating a page number of the multi-fed document, restarts the transport after the temporary stop, and after the reading unit reads a remaining document whose page succeeds a page of the multi-fed document, performs a re-reading process including the transporting and the reading of the multi-fed document, respectively, and inserts, based on the multi-fed page information, second read data acquired by the reading in the re-reading process into first read data acquired by the reading completed before the re-reading process. 1. A reading apparatus comprising: a transport unit that transports a document along a transport path;a multi-feed detection unit that detects a multi-feed of the document being transported by the transport unit;a reading unit that reads the document being transported by the transport unit; anda controller that controls the transport unit and the reading unit, whereinwhen the multi-feed of the document is detected by the multi-feed detection unit,the controllercauses the transport unit to discharge, downstream of the transport path, the document for which the multi-feed is detected and then causes the transport unit to temporarily stop the transport,stores multi-fed page information indicating a page number of the document for which the multi-fed is detected,causes the transport unit to restart the transport after the temporary stop, and after the reading unit reads a remaining document whose page succeeds a page of the document for which the multi-feed is detected, causes the transport unit and the reading unit to perform a re- ...

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Номер записи: 48
04-03-2021 дата публикации

MULTIFUNCTION PERIPHERAL CAPABLE OF EXECUTING DOUBLE-SIDED READING PROCESS, METHOD OF CONTROLLING SAME, AND STORAGE MEDIUM

Номер: US20210067652A1
Автор: Sato Kazuki
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A multifunction peripheral capable of preventing discontinuation of a simultaneous double-sided reading process, caused by congestion of an image bus. An image transfer clock is controlled for transferring image data of a document sheet from a reading unit for reading both sides of the document sheet, to an image processing unit for performing image processing on data acquired via an image bus. When transfer of image data of one side of the document sheet is singly executed, a frequency of the image transfer clock is set to a predetermined frequency, and when transfer of image data of the other side of the document sheet, which is executed in succession to the transfer of image data of the one side, is to be executed in parallel with the image processing, the frequency is switched from the predetermined frequency to a lower frequency than the same. 1. A multifunction peripheral comprising:a reading unit configured to read both sides of a document sheet;an image processing unit configured to perform image processing on data acquired via an image bus; anda clock control unit configured to control an image transfer clock for transferring image data of the document sheet from the reading unit to the image processing unit via the image bus,wherein the clock control unit sets, in a case where transfer of image data of one side of the document sheet is singly executed, a frequency of the image transfer clock to a predetermined frequency, and switches, in a case where transfer of image data of the other side of the document sheet, which is executed in succession to the transfer of image data of one side of the document sheet, is to be executed in parallel with the image processing, the frequency of the image transfer clock from the predetermined frequency to a frequency lower than the predetermined frequency.2. The multifunction peripheral according to claim 1 , wherein the clock control unit sets claim 1 , in a case where transfer of image data of one side of the document ...

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Номер записи: 49
09-03-2017 дата публикации

IMAGE READING APPARATUS CAPABLE OF DETERMINING OPENING-CLOSING STATE OF ORIGINAL CONVEYANCE DEVICE AND IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS EQUIPPED WITH IMAGE READING APPARATUS

Номер: US20170070619A1
Автор: Furukawa Masato, Hamada Kaoru, Kanno Akiko, Katto Yohei, Nakayoshi Asahiro, Seki Satoshi, Shibaki Seiji, Sunada Hidenori, Zhang Yumeng
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An image reading apparatus includes a first unit, a second unit that is pivotable against the first unit, and a controller. The first unit includes a platen, a member, and a movable first reader. The second unit includes an original tray, a conveyance unit that conveys an original from the original tray, a static second reader. The controller determines an opening/closing state of the second unit against the first unit based on read data obtained when the second reader reads the member. The first reader reads the first side of an original conveyed by the conveyance unit and the second reader reads the second side of the original when the original placed on the original tray is read. The first reader reads the first side while moving under the original when the original placed on the platen is read. 1. An image reading apparatus comprising: a platen on which an original is placed;', 'a member; and', 'a first reader that is movable in a predetermined direction and reads a first side of an original; and, 'a first unit comprising an original tray on which an original is stacked;', 'a conveyance unit configured to convey an original stacked on said original tray along a conveyance path; and', 'a second reader that reads a second face that differs from the first side of the original conveyed by said conveyance unit; and, 'a second unit that is pivotable against said first unit. the second unit comprisinga controller configured to determine an opening/closing state of said second unit against said first unit based on read data obtained when said second reader reads said member disposed in said first unit,wherein said first reader reads the first side of the original conveyed by said conveyance unit at a first read position and said second reader reads the second side of the original at a second read position that differs from the first read position in the case where the original placed on said original tray is read, and said first reader reads the first side of the ...

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Номер записи: 50
09-03-2017 дата публикации

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

Номер: US20170070628A1
Автор: Unno Koichi
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It is possible to read a document at an optimal speed according to an operation mode selected by a user while improving productivity at a low cost, without forcing the user to perform a complicated operation for changing a document reading speed. A method for controlling a reading unit to read a document with a first reading resolution in a case where a reading resolution is the first reading resolution, to read a document with a second reading resolution in a case where the reading resolution is the second reading resolution smaller than the first reading resolution and a predetermined mode is not set, and to read a document with the first reading resolution in a case where the reading resolution is the second reading resolution smaller than the first reading resolution and the predetermined mode is set. 1. A document reading apparatus comprising:a reading unit configured to read a document;a resolution setting unit configured to set a reading resolution of a document;a mode setting unit configured to set a predetermined mode; anda control unit configured to control the reading unit to read the document with a first reading resolution in a case where the reading resolution set by the resolution setting unit is the first reading resolution, to control the reading unit to read a document with a second reading resolution in a case where the reading resolution set by the resolution setting unit is the second reading resolution smaller than the first reading resolution and the predetermined mode is not set by the setting unit, and to control the reading unit to read a document with the first reading resolution in a case where the reading resolution set by the resolution setting unit is the second reading resolution smaller than the first reading resolution and the predetermined mode is set by the setting unit.2. The document reading apparatus according to claim 1 , further comprising a conveying unit configured to convey a document claim 1 ,wherein the reading unit is ...

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Номер записи: 51
09-03-2017 дата публикации

Image processing apparatus, information processing method, and program

Номер: US20170070635A1
Автор: Katsuyuki Takahashi, Ryo Kosaka, Soshi Oshima
Принадлежит: Canon Inc

An operability of a user in an image processing apparatus such as a camera scanner is improved. For this purpose, the image processing apparatus has: a pickup image obtaining unit for obtaining a pickup image on a stage through an imaging unit; a distance image obtaining unit for obtaining a distance image on the stage through a solid measuring unit; a detecting unit for detecting the putting of an object on the stage based on the obtained pickup image; a projecting unit for projecting an operation display regarding the reading of the object onto the stage through a projector when the putting of the object is detected; a recognizing unit for recognizing a gesture of the user on the stage based on the obtained distance image; and a reading unit for obtaining a read image of the object in accordance with the gesture to the projected operation display.

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Номер записи: 52
16-03-2017 дата публикации

METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR VARIABLE DATA PRINTING IN A 3D PRINT SYSTEM

Номер: US20170072639A1
Автор: III Donald M., Levine Jonathan D., Nuuja Robert Eero, Pangrazio, Vandervort David R.
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A method of producing a variable data design file for use in production of personalized copies of a reference 3D object may include receiving a plurality of fixed structural parameters for a reference object and receiving information for creation of a plurality of variable structural parameters corresponding to variable data regions on the reference 3D object. The method may include using the plurality of fixed structural parameters to develop an instruction set configured to cause a 3D printing device to form a 3D object that exhibits the plurality of fixed structural parameters; and including, in the instruction set, instructions for creating the plurality of variable structural parameters based on the received information that will cause the 3D printing device to render at least one of the plurality of variable data regions in the 3D object, wherein the variable data region differs from a corresponding region of the reference 3D object. 1. A method of producing a variable data design file for use in production of a personalized copy of a three-dimensional (3D) object , the method comprising: receiving a plurality of fixed structural parameters for a reference 3D object;', location information of each of the plurality of variable data regions,', 'identification information for each of the plurality of variable data regions, or', 'metadata information for each of the plurality of variable data regions;, 'receiving information for creation of a plurality of variable structural parameters corresponding to a plurality of variable data regions on the reference 3D object, wherein the information comprises at least one of the following, 'using the plurality of fixed structural parameters to develop an instruction set that is configured to, when executed by a processor of a 3D printing device, cause the 3D printing device to form a 3D object that exhibits the plurality of fixed structural parameters;', 'including, in the instruction set, instructions for creating the ...

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Номер записи: 53
07-03-2019 дата публикации

ONSITE MOBILE MANUFACTURING PLATFORM

Номер: US20190072932A1
Автор: Bradley Jason White, Furcoiu Aurelian Ioan, Gifford Paul, Sitnikov Timofey
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A method of manufacturing a component of a water infrastructure system can include carrying a mobile manufacturing platform with a vehicle from a storage site to a worksite located remotely from the storage site, the mobile manufacturing platform including a control unit; and a manufacturing unit operatively coupled to the control unit; sending the solid model of a first component or an equivalent thereof to the manufacturing unit; fabricating a second component using an automated manufacturing process based on the solid model of the first component saved on a computer-readable storage medium operatively coupled to the control unit; and returning the system from the worksite to the storage site. 1. A mobile manufacturing system comprising:a control unit configured for ready portable transport via a vehicle from a storage site to a worksite and then back to the storage site, the worksite located remotely from the storage site;a three-dimensional scanner operatively coupled to the control unit and configured for portable transport via the vehicle to the worksite, the scanner configured to convert geometry of a first component of a water infrastructure system into electronic data based on a physical scan of the first component, a one of the scanner and the control unit comprising a converter configured to convert the data into a three-dimensional solid model of the first component; anda manufacturing unit operatively coupled to the control unit and configured for ready portable transport via the vehicle to the worksite, the manufacturing unit configured to fabricate a second component of the water infrastructure system using an automated manufacturing process based on the solid model of the first component.2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the control unit is configured to operatively couple to a server comprising a computer-readable storage medium claim 1 , the computer-readable storage medium configured to selectively store data sufficient for defining at least a ...

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Номер записи: 54
17-03-2016 дата публикации

IMAGING DEVICE FOR IMAGING PAGES OF BOOK, METHOD THEREFOR, AND RECORDING MEDIUM

Номер: US20160080597A1
Автор: HASEGAWA Hirokazu
Принадлежит: CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD.

An imaging device includes: an imaging unit that captures page images; an operation unit configured to receives a command from outside to select a left page imaging mode whereby left page images among the page images are sequentially captured in accordance with page turning, and a command from outside to select a right page imaging mode whereby right page images among the page images are sequentially captured in accordance with page turning; a control unit that causes the imaging unit to perform imaging of the page images that correspond to the imaging mode selected via the operation unit; and an output unit that outputs the page images captured by the imaging unit. 1. An imaging device , comprising:an imaging unit that captures page images;an operation unit configured to receives a command from outside to select a left page imaging mode whereby left page images among said page images are sequentially captured in accordance with page turning, and a command from outside to select a right page imaging mode whereby right page images among said page images are sequentially captured in accordance with page turning;a control unit that causes the imaging unit to perform imaging of the page images that correspond to the imaging mode selected via the operation unit; andan output unit that outputs the page images captured by the imaging unit.2. The imaging device according to claim 1 ,wherein the operation unit is configured to receive a command from outside to select a left page manual imaging mode whereby the left page images are manually imaged and a command from outside to select a right page manual imaging mode whereby the right page images are manually imaged, andwherein the control unit assigns the page images captured during the left page manual imaging mode as left page images, and assigns the page images captured during the right page manual imaging mode as right page images.3. The imaging device according to claim 1 , wherein the operation unit is configured to ...

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Номер записи: 55
17-03-2016 дата публикации

MULTI-MODE SCANNER

Номер: US20160080598A1
Автор: CHEN Chi-Yao, PENG Chao Yu
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A multi-mode scanner comprises a first body, a second body and a scanning module. The first body connected to the second body has connected first and second sides. A passageway accommodating a first portion of a bent document is formed between the first and second bodies. A second portion of the bent document is connected to the first portion of the bent document and supported by a second side of the first body. The first and second bodies are configured such that a weight of the bent document makes the second portion be in flat surface contact with the second side, or makes the first portion be in flat surface contact with first side. The scanning module disposed in one or both of the first and second bodies performs an image scan operation on the first portion of the bent document in the passageway to obtain an image signal. 1. A multi-mode scanner , comprising:a first body having a first side and a second side connected together;a second body connected to the first body, wherein a passageway for accommodating a first portion of a bent document is formed between the first body and the second body, a second portion of the bent document is connected to the first portion of the bent document and is supported by the second side of the first body, and the first body and the second body are configured such that a weight of the bent document makes the second portion be in flat surface contact with the second side, or makes the first portion be in flat surface contact with the first side; anda scanning module, which is disposed in one or both of the first body and the second body and performs an image scan operation on the first portion of the bent document in the passageway to obtain an image signal.2. The multi-mode scanner according to claim 1 , further comprising:a transporting mechanism, which is disposed in the first body and the second body and transports the bent document past the passageway.3. The multi-mode scanner according to claim 2 , wherein the scanning ...

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Номер записи: 56
17-03-2016 дата публикации

IMAGE PROCESSING APPARATUS, IMAGE PROCESSING METHOD, AND STORAGE MEDIUM

Номер: US20160080603A1
Автор: Iguchi Ryosuke, Ishida Yuki, Miyake Nobutaka, Song Wei
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Upon capturing a digital watermark-embedded print product by an image capturing device held by the hand of a user and extracting embedded information, the relative speed between the hand-held image capturing device and the print product changes, failing in extracting the embedded additional information. In an embodiment, the image capturing device performs continuous shooting for every small area to read the print product. A shoot image is analyzed to calculate the feature amount of the image. Information about an image capturing quality characteristic generated at the time of capturing the print product is estimated, and a change of the feature amount accompanying the image capturing quality characteristic is predicted based on the estimation result. A code indicated by the watermark is determined based on the calculation result and the prediction result. 1. An image processing apparatus comprising:an input unit configured to input an image obtained by capturing, by an image capturing device, a print product in which a digital watermark is embedded;an obtaining unit configured to obtain information about a moving direction of the image capturing device with respect to the print product in image capturing of the print product; anda determination unit configured to, based on the information obtained by said obtaining unit and frequency characteristics in a partial area of the image input by said input unit determine a code corresponding to the digital watermark embedded in the partial area.2. The apparatus according to claim 1 , whereinsaid input unit inputs a plurality of images obtained by performing a continuous shooting of different areas on the print product, andsaid determination unit determines a code corresponding to a partial area in each of the plurality of images.3. The apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein said obtaining unit obtains information about the moving direction of the image capturing device based on a detection result of a sensor of the ...

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Номер записи: 57
15-03-2018 дата публикации

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

Номер: US20180077310A1
Автор: Unno Koichi
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It is possible to read a document at an optimal speed according to an operation mode selected by a user while improving productivity at a low cost, without forcing the user to perform a complicated operation for changing a document reading speed. A method for controlling a reading unit to read a document with a first reading resolution in a case where a reading resolution is the first reading resolution, to read a document with a second reading resolution in a case where the reading resolution is the second reading resolution smaller than the first reading resolution and a predetermined mode is not set, and to read a document with the first reading resolution in a case where the reading resolution is the second reading resolution smaller than the first reading resolution and the predetermined mode is set. 1. A document reading apparatus comprising:a conveying unit configured to convey a document;a reading unit configured to execute first reading processing of reading a document on a platen glass at a first resolution and second reading processing of reading a document being conveyed by the conveying unit at the first resolution or a second resolution smaller than the first resolution; anda setting receiving unit configured to receive a setting of a reading mode for outputting, by one user operation, image data to be generated in the first reading processing of reading the document and image data to be generated in the second reading processing of reading the document,wherein a document is read at the first resolution in the second reading processing based on the setting receiving unit having received the setting of the reading mode.2. The document reading apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein a document is read at the second resolution in the second reading processing based on the setting receiving unit having not received the setting of the reading mode.3. The document reading apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the reading unit generates the image data to ...

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Номер записи: 58
16-03-2017 дата публикации

IMAGE PROCESSING APPARATUS, CONTROL METHOD, AND RECORDING MEDIUM

Номер: US20170078528A1
Автор: Kosaka Ryo
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A distance image acquisition unit captures a low-resolution image of an object placed on a document board, and an object detection unit corrects the low-resolution image and generates a low-resolution corrected image. A camera image acquisition unit captures a high-resolution image of the object placed on the document board, and an image processing unit corrects the high-resolution image and generates a high-resolution corrected image. A display unit displays the low-resolution corrected image until the high-resolution corrected image is generated, and displays the high-resolution corrected image when the high-resolution corrected image is generated. 1. An image processing apparatus comprising:a first imaging unit configured to capture a first image of an object placed on a document board;a first image generation unit configured to generate a first corrected image by correcting the first image;a second imaging unit configured to capture a second image with higher resolution than the first image of the object placed on the document board;a second image generation unit configured to generate a second corrected image with higher resolution than the first corrected image by correcting the second image; anda display unit configured to display the first corrected image until the second corrected image is generated and to display the second corrected image when the second corrected image is generated.2. The image processing apparatus according to claim 1 ,wherein the display unit displays the first corrected image after capturing by the second imaging unit is ended.3. The image processing apparatus according to claim 1 , further comprising:an operation information display unit configured to display operation-related information,wherein the operation information display unit displays an operation button after capturing by the second imaging unit is ended, andthe display unit displays the second corrected image if the second corrected image is generated before the operation ...

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Номер записи: 59
26-03-2015 дата публикации

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

Номер: US20150085330A1
Автор: Suese Narihiko
Принадлежит: KYOCERA Document Solutions Inc.

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 ...

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Номер записи: 60
18-03-2021 дата публикации

IMAGE PROCESSING APPARATUS HAVING FUNCTIONS INCLUDING SCAN FUNCTION, CONTROL METHOD THEREOF, AND STORAGE MEDIUM STORING PROGRAM FOR EXECUTING CONTROL METHOD

Номер: US20210084190A1
Автор: Sato Kazuki
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An image processing apparatus that executes jobs in parallel using a small number of resources. A controller includes an image processor that applies an image process to image data. A scanner controller includes storage for storing image data generated by scanning a document with a scanner and transfers the image data stored to the controller through a data bus. A processor executes instructions to set a frequency of an image transfer clock to a first frequency when a first job including a process that transfers image data generated by scanning documents to the controller is executed alone, and set the frequency of the image transfer clock to a second frequency lower than the first frequency when the first job is executed in parallel to a second job including an image process. The frequency of the image transfer clock is maintained at the second frequency until finishing the first job. 1. An image processing apparatus comprising:a controller that includes an image processor that applies an image process to image data;a scanner that scans a document;a scanner controller that includes storage for storing image data generated by scanning the document with the scanner and transfers the image data stored in the storage to the controller through a data bus;a memory device that stores a set of instructions; andat least one processor that executes the set of instructions to:set a frequency of an image transfer clock to a first frequency in a case where a first job including a process that transfers image data generated by scanning documents with the scanner to the controller is executed alone; andset the frequency of the image transfer clock to a second frequency that is lower than the first frequency in a case where the first job is executed in parallel to a second job including an image process by the image processor,wherein the frequency of the image transfer clock is maintained at the second frequency until finishing the first job.2. The image processing apparatus ...

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Номер записи: 61
12-03-2020 дата публикации

DATA GENERATION SYSTEM, COMMUNICATION TERMINAL, IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS, DATA GENERATION METHOD, AND NON-TRANSITORY, COMPUTER-READABLE STORAGE MEDIUM

Номер: US20200079111A1
Автор: Harada Yasunari, SHIKAMA Takeshi, Tanaka Hiroki
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A data generation system includes circuitry configured to generate data of sub-images constructing an image. Each of the sub-images includes at least one of image elements of the image. The image elements are aligned in a direction perpendicular to a given direction in which an image forming apparatus moves to form the image. The circuitry is configured to, when, in an attempt to add another one of the image elements adjacent to the at least one of the image elements in one of the sub-images, the other one of the image elements does not fit within the one of the sub-images, generate data of the one of the sub-images without the other one of the image elements. 1. A data generation system comprising circuitry configured to generate data of sub-images constructing an image ,each of the sub-images including at least one of image elements of the image,the image elements being aligned in a direction perpendicular to a given direction in which an image forming apparatus moves to form the image,the circuitry being configured to, when, in an attempt to add another one of the image elements adjacent to the at least one of the image elements in one of the sub-images, said another one of the image elements does not fit within the one of the sub-images, generate data of the one of the sub-images without said another one of the image elements.2. The data generation system according to claim 1 ,wherein the circuitry is configured to incorporate said another one of the image elements in another one of the sub-images adjacent to the one of the sub-images and generate data of said another one of the sub-images.3. The data generation system according to claim 1 ,wherein the circuitry is configured to:divide the image into areas while keeping each of the image elements unseparated in the direction perpendicular to the given direction; andarrange the areas into segments based on a length of each of the areas in the direction perpendicular to the given direction and a length, in the ...

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Номер записи: 62
22-03-2018 дата публикации

IMAGE ACQUISITION SYSTEM

Номер: US20180084191A1
Автор: FUKUDA Hiroyuki, HORIE Takuji, ISHII Kensuke, MATSUMOTO Saori, MIYOSHI Takashi, Shinozaki Arata, WATANABE Nobuyuki
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An image acquisition system according to the present invention includes: a display device including a display surface on which a subject can be mounted; and the image acquisition device that is disposed face-down at a position above the display device in a manner spaced apart from the display surface, the display device being disposed with the display surface face-up, and that acquires images of the display surface and the subject placed on the display surface, wherein the image acquisition device includes a transmission unit that transmits the acquired images, and the display device includes: a reception unit that receives the transmitted images; a relative-position calculation unit that calculates the relative position between the display device and the image acquisition device on the basis of the received image; and a display control unit that controls content displayed on the display surface on the basis of the calculated relative position. 1. An image acquisition system comprising:a display device including a display surface on which a subject can be placed, the display surface including an illumination region that generates illumination light and a display region; andan image acquisition device that is disposed face-down at a position above the display device in a manner spaced apart from the display surface, the display device being disposed with the display surface face-up,wherein the image acquisition device includes: a first image acquisition unit that acquires an image of the display surface and an image of the subject placed on the display surface; and a transmission unit that transmits the acquired image, andthe display device includes: a reception unit that receives the images transmitted by the transmission unit; a relative-position calculation unit that calculates a relative position between the display device and the image acquisition device; and a display control unit that performs control to display the received image on the display region and ...

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Номер записи: 63
23-03-2017 дата публикации

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR SCANNING AND PRINTING A 3D OBJECT

Номер: US20170085733A1
Автор: ILIC Alexander, Koeppel Benedikt
Принадлежит: Dacuda AG

A smartphone may be freely moved in three dimensions as it captures a stream of images of an object. Multiple image frames may be captured in different orientations and distances from the object and combined into a composite image representing an three-dimensional image of the object. The image frames may be formed into the composite image based on representing features of each image frame a set of points in a three dimensional depth map. Coordinates of the points in the depth map may be estimated with a level of certainty. The level of certainty may be used to determine which points are included in the composite image. The selected points may be smoothed and a mesh model may be formed by creating a convex hull of the selected points. The mesh model and associated texture information may be used to render a three-dimensional representation of the object on a two-dimensional display. Additional techniques include processing and formatting of the three-dimensional representation data to be printed by a three-dimensional printer so a three-dimensional model of the object may be formed. 1. A portable electronic device , comprising:a camera; form a first representation of an object from a plurality of image frames acquired with the camera from a plurality of directions, the representation comprising locations in a three-dimensional space of features of the object;', 'determine, from the first representation, a second representation of the object, the second representation comprising locations of one or more surfaces;', 'identify, from the second representation, surfaces that are not printable in three dimensions;', 'modify the second representation to remove the surfaces that are not printable in three dimensions; and', 'store the modified second representation as a three-dimensional printable file., 'at least one processor configured to2. The portable electronic device of claim 1 , wherein:modifying the second representation to remove surfaces that are not printable in ...

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Номер записи: 64
12-03-2020 дата публикации

METHOD OF PRINTING AN OBJECT HAVING A SURFACE OF VARYING HEIGHT

Номер: US20200084332A1
Автор: CAMPIGLIA Jean-Marie, IONASCU Felicia G., VALADE Cédric T.
Принадлежит: Océ Holding B.V.

A printing system and method of printing a digital image resulting in an elevated print on a support. The elevated print has a surface of varying height. The printing system is configured to print a number of pass images on top of each other in a number of passes. The definition of the digital image comprises color data for each pixel of the digital image and height data for indicating a height of each pixel of the digital image. A raster image processor is connected to the printing system and rasterizes the digital image into a raster image. A digital slicer is connected to the printing system and derives from the raster image a number of pass images to be printed on top of each other. The printing system is then printing the pass images on top of each other by applying a number of recording materials on the support. The printing system receives information related to the print order of the recording materials in the pass images for each pass pixel for establishing a special effect. From the received information the print order of the recording materials in the pass images for each pass pixel is derived and the recording materials are printed according to this print order for each pass pixel of each pass image. 1. A method of printing a digital image resulting in an elevated print on a support , said elevated print having a surface of varying height , by a printing system configured to print a number of pass images on top of each other in a number of passes , the method comprising the steps of:defining the digital image comprising color data for each pixel of the digital image and height data for indicating a height of each pixel of the digital image;a raster image processor connected to the printing system rasterizing the digital image into a raster image;a digital slicer connected to the printing system deriving from the raster image a number of pass images to be printed on top of each other;printing the pass images on top of each other by applying a number of ...

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Номер записи: 65
31-03-2022 дата публикации

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

Номер: US20220103698A1
Автор: Asai Hidehiko
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Embodiments of the present disclosure provide an image processing apparatus comprising: a reader that reads an image from a document; a projection unit that projects an image; a printer that prints an image onto a sheet; an operation unit that accepts a first instruction for the projection unit to project the image read by the reader and a second instruction for the printer to print the image projected by the projection unit; and a control unit, wherein in a case where the first instruction is accepted by the operation unit, the control unit causes the projection unit to project the image read by the reader, and in a case where the second instruction is accepted by the operation unit, the control unit causes the printer to print the image being projected by the projection unit. 1. An image processing apparatus comprising:a reader that reads an image from a document;a projection unit that projects an image;a printer that prints an image onto a sheet;an operation unit that accepts a first instruction for the projection unit to project the image read by the reader and a second instruction for the printer to print the image projected by the projection unit; anda control unit,wherein in a case where the first instruction is accepted by the operation unit, the control unit causes the projection unit to project the image read by the reader, andin a case where the second instruction is accepted by the operation unit, the control unit causes the printer to print the image being projected by the projection unit.2. The image processing apparatus according to claim 1 ,wherein in a case where the second instruction is accepted by the operation unit, the control unit converts the image being projected by the projection unit into an image that can be printed, and the control unit causes the printer to print the image that has been converted.3. The image processing apparatus according to claim 1 ,wherein the operation unit can further accept a third instruction for the projection ...

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Номер записи: 66
31-03-2022 дата публикации

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR SCANNING AND PRINTING A 3D OBJECT

Номер: US20220103709A1
Автор: ILIC Alexander, Koeppel Benedikt
Принадлежит: ML Netherlands C.V.

A smartphone may be freely moved in three dimensions as it captures a stream of images of an object. Multiple image frames may be captured in different orientations and distances from the object and combined into a composite image representing an three-dimensional image of the object. The image frames may be formed into the composite image based on representing features of each image frame as a set of points in a three dimensional depth map. Coordinates of the points in the depth map may be estimated with a level of certainty. The level of certainty may be used to determine which points are included in the composite image. The selected points may be smoothed and a mesh model may be formed by creating a convex hull of the selected points. The mesh model and associated texture information may be used to render a three-dimensional representation of the object on a two-dimensional display. Additional techniques include processing and formatting of the three-dimensional representation data to be printed by a three-dimensional printer so a three-dimensional model of the object may be formed. 1. A portable electronic device , comprising:a camera; forming multiple localized point clouds, each localized point cloud comprising probabilities associated with respective points in the localized point cloud indicative of a probability that the representation accurately indicates a location of a first feature of a plurality of features;', 'fusing the localized point clouds into a combined point cloud;', 'adjusting one or more points in the combined point cloud to reduce inconsistency; and', 'smoothing the combined point cloud based at least in part on the probabilities associated with the localized point clouds., 'process a plurality of images acquired with the camera to form a representation of an object depicted in the plurality of images, wherein the representation indicates a surface of the object in three-dimensional space, and wherein the processing comprises, 'at least one ...

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Номер записи: 67
31-03-2022 дата публикации

IMAGE READING APPARATUS

Номер: US20220103712A1
Автор: Fukawa Kimihiko, Honda Norikazu, SAKAI Takashi, Yanagiwara Yuichi
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An image reading apparatus comprises a first reading unit configured to output an analog signal by reading an original, a second reading unit different from the first reading unit, a conversion unit configured to convert analog signals outputted from the first reading unit and the second reading unit to digital signals, a wire connection control unit configured to control wire connection between the first reading unit and the second reading unit, and the conversion unit, and an output control unit configured to control an output of an analog signal from the first reading unit. 1. An image reading apparatus comprising:a first reading unit configured to output an analog signal by reading an original; a second reading unit different from the first reading unit;a conversion unit configured to convert analog signals outputted from the first reading unit and the second reading unit to digital signals;a wire connection control unit configured to control a wire connection between the first reading unit and the second reading unit and the conversion unit;an output control unit configured to control an output of an analog signal from the first reading unit,wherein, in a first reading mode, the wire connection control unit is configured to control the wire connection such that analog signals outputted from a plurality of output channels of the first reading unit are respectively inputted to a plurality of input channels of the conversion unit,in a second reading mode different from the first reading mode, the wire connection control unit is configured to control the wire connection such that the analog signals outputted from the plurality of output channels of the first reading unit and analog signals outputted from a plurality of output channels of the second reading unit are inputted to the plurality of input channels of the conversion unit, andin the second reading mode, the output control unit is configured to control an output of analog signals such that a timing of an ...

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Номер записи: 68
29-03-2018 дата публикации

IMAGE PROCESSING APPARATUS HAVING A FUNCTION FOR CONTROLLING SOUND LEVELS OF THE IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING SOUND LEVEL OF THE IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS

Номер: US20180091673A1
Автор: UETA Tsutomu
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An embodiment includes an image processing apparatus. A driving unit drives at least one mechanism of the image processing apparatus. A network interface receives location information which indicates the presence or absence of a person in a surrounding area of the image forming apparatus at a time of a requested function of the image processing apparatus. A control unit determines, based on the received location information, whether the person is present in the surrounding area of the image forming apparatus. The control unit controls the driving unit so that, when the person is determined to be present, the at least one mechanism is driven in a first operating mode causing noise at a first volume, and, when the person is not determined to be present, the at least one mechanism is driven in a second operating mode causing noise at a second volume louder than the first volume. 1. An image processing apparatus comprising:a driving unit configured to drive at least one mechanism of the image processing apparatus,a network interface configured to receive location information which indicates the presence or absence of a person in a surrounding area of the image forming apparatus at a time of a requested function of the image processing apparatus; anda control unit configured to:determine, based on the received location information, whether the person is present in the surrounding area of the image forming apparatus, and control the driving unit so that, upon determining that the person is present in the surrounding area, the at least one mechanism is driven in a first operating mode, and, upon determining that the person is not present in the surrounding area, the at least one mechanism is driven in a second operating mode,wherein the at least one mechanism generates noise at a first volume when driven in the first mode and at a second volume louder than the first volume when driven in the second mode.2. The apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein claim 1 , in the first ...

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Номер записи: 69
29-03-2018 дата публикации

IMAGE READING DEVICE AND IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS

Номер: US20180091674A1
Автор: Matsui Shinya
Принадлежит: KYOCERA Document Solutions Inc.

An image reading device includes: an operation acceptance section that accepts an operation input from a user; a platen glass; an image reading section; an area determination section that determines, from a difference in input light volume among various points on a whole image acquired through the reading by the image reading section, an image area representing a display screen in the whole image; an analyzing section that retrieves a print target image associated with a data code when the data code exists within the image area of the display screen determined by the area determination section; and an image creating section that creates an image in which the print target image retrieved by the analyzing section is composite into the image area of the display screen in the whole image, the image area being determined by the area determination section. 1. An image reading device comprising:an operation acceptance section that accepts an operation input from a user;a platen glass on which an original document is placed;an image reading section that reads a display screen of an image display device placed on the platen glass;an area determination section that determines, from a difference in input light volume among various points on a whole image acquired through the reading by the image reading section, an image area representing the display screen in the whole image;an analyzing section that determines whether a preset data code exists within the image area of the display screen determined by the area determination section, and in a case where the data code exists, analyzes the data code and retrieves a print target image associated with the data code; andan image creating section that performs image creation processing, the image creation processing creating an image in which the print target image retrieved by the analyzing section is composited, in place of an image representing the data code, into the image area of the display screen in the whole image determined ...

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Номер записи: 70
29-03-2018 дата публикации

VERIFICATION SYSTEM OF REPLACEMENT MEMBER

Номер: US20180091694A1
Автор: WADA Takuya
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According to one embodiment, a verification system includes a first replacement member and an image processing apparatus. The first replacement member is a replacement member of an image processing apparatus, detachably attached to the image processing apparatus, and provided with a machine-readable code. The image processing apparatus reads the code placed on the reading surface, transmits the read code image data or the like to a predetermined transmission destination in advance, and receives, from the transmission destination, the verification result of whether the data coincides with first information uniquely identifying the replacement member and registered in advance. The image processing apparatus permits an operation using the first replacement member when the verification result is positive and prohibits the operation using the first replacement member when the verification result is negative. 1. An image processing apparatus , comprising:a storage unit in which a first replacement member of the image processing apparatus can be detachably mounted to the image processing apparatus, the first replacement member having a machine-readable code disposed on a surface;a scanner having a reading surface and being configured to read the machine-readable code when the first replacement member is placed on the reading surface;a communication interface configured to transmit code data read by the scanner from the first replacement member or decoded data obtained by decoding the code data to a predetermined transmission destination and to receive, from the transmission destination, a verification result indicating whether the code data coincides with first information that uniquely identifies the first replacement member and is registered in advance; anda controller that is configured to control the image processing apparatus to permit an image forming process using the first replacement member when the verification result is positive and to prohibit the image forming ...

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Номер записи: 71
21-03-2019 дата публикации

IMAGE PROCESSING APPARATUS

Номер: US20190089857A1
Автор: BANDO Yoshifumi, KAWATA Yuichi, NISHIDA Tomoyo, OKAMOTO Kensuke, SAITOH Ryoko, YAMASAKI Hideki
Принадлежит: FUJI XEROX CO., LTD.

An image processing apparatus includes: an image reading unit that reads an image of a document according to an instruction of an operator; an acquiring unit that acquires information on the operator performing document reading, or information on motions of the operator performed on the image processing apparatus in order to perform document reading; and a display that performs display for receiving an input for document reading, based on the line of sight, from the operator, when the information acquired by the acquiring unit satisfies a predetermined condition. 1. An image processing apparatus comprising:an image reading unit that reads an image of a document according to an instruction of an operator;an acquiring unit that acquires information on the operator performing document reading, or information on motions of the operator performed on the image processing apparatus in order to perform document reading; anda display that performs display for receiving an input for document reading, based on the line of sight, from the operator, when the information acquired by the acquiring unit satisfies a predetermined condition.2. The image processing apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein:the acquiring unit acquires information on motions of the operator performed on a platen where documents are put or a document holding member provided so as to be able to be opened and closed to press a document put on the platen, andin a case where the information acquired by the acquiring unit represents that a predetermined operation has been performed on the platen or the document holding member, the display performs the display.3. The image processing apparatus according to claim 2 , wherein:the acquiring unit acquires a magnitude of a pressing force which is applied to the platen, andwhen the magnitude of the pressing force in a state where the document holding member is open is equal to or larger than a predetermined threshold, the display performs the display.4. The image ...

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Номер записи: 72
30-03-2017 дата публикации

Image reading apparatus

Номер: US20170094086A1
Автор: Kazuya Yoshikaie, Kosuke Nomoto, Shinsuke Kogi
Принадлежит: Seiko Epson Corp

An image reading apparatus is provided with an identification information reading unit (reading unit, NFC reader, and identification information acquisition unit) which acquires identification information by reading the identification information from a section to be read at which identifiable identification information is recorded for each individual carrier sheet and which is provided at a joining section of the carrier sheet in which two transparent sheets for pinching an original document are joined at a portion of a peripheral edge portion; and a processor which performs a process which is associated with the identification information read by the identification information reading unit.

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Номер записи: 73
30-03-2017 дата публикации

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

Номер: US20170094088A1
Автор: MURATA Takuro
Принадлежит: KYOCERA Document Solutions Inc.

A reading device includes a conveyance control section for controlling document conveyance. In a case of double-sided reading of a document and with a cutout document mode applied, the conveyance control section stops a pair of reverse-rotation rollers at a time point when the document has been conveyed to a distance resulting from adding an additional distance, which is predetermined or determined based on a recognized cutout width in the document conveyance direction, to a reference distance since a time point of passage of a rear end of a document-detecting detection part, and thereafter start reverse rotation of the pair of reverse-rotation rollers. 1. A reading device comprising:an operation panel for accepting a setting;a reading unit for reading a document that passes through a reading position; anda conveyance unit including: a sheet feed roller for feeding out a document set on a document tray; a first conveyance path ranging from the sheet feed roller to the reading position; a detection part provided on the first conveyance path and serving for detecting whether or not the document is present; a pair of reverse-rotation rollers which rotate forward while nipping the document and then stop in a state discharging a part of the document to outside, and thereafter rotate reverse; a second conveyance path ranging from the reading position to the pair of reverse-rotation rollers; a third conveyance path which has one end connected to the first conveyance path and the other end connected to the second conveyance path and which allows the switched-back document to pass therethrough and be fed back to upstream side of the reading position; and a conveyance control section for controlling document conveyance, whereinthe pair of reverse-rotation rollers rotate reverse to feed the document onto the third conveyance path,the operation panel accepts double-sided reading of the document, and application of a cutout document mode for reading a cutout document which has a ...

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Номер записи: 74
30-03-2017 дата публикации

IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS AND CONTROL METHOD OF IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS

Номер: US20170094096A1
Автор: TAKI Kosuke
Принадлежит: KYOCERA Document Solutions Inc.

An image forming apparatus includes a printing portion, a receiving portion, an image reading portion for reading one surface and another surface connected to the one surface of a material to be housed, so as to generate individual image data of the one surface and the another surface, and a controlling portion configured to recognize a size of the material to be housed based on the individual image data, to generate paper bag image data that is image data of a development of the paper bag in which the entire of the material to be housed can fit, the development being with tabs for sticking for assembly, and to control the printing portion to print the development with tabs for sticking based on the paper bag image data. 1. An image forming apparatus comprising:a printing portion for printing on a paper sheet;a receiving portion for receiving settings;an image reading portion for reading one surface and another surface connected to the one surface of a material to be housed in a paper bag, so as to generate image data of the one surface and image data of the another surface; anda controlling portion configured to recognize a size of the material to be housed based on the image data of the one surface and the image data of the another surface, to generate paper bag image data that is image data of a development of the paper bag in which the entire of the material to be housed can fit, the development being with tabs for sticking for assembly, and to control the printing portion to print the development with tabs for sticking based on the paper bag image data.2. The image forming apparatus according to claim 1 , whereinthe receiving portion receives setting of weight of the material to be housed in the paper bag, andthe controlling portion generates the paper bag image data with the tabs for sticking having a larger width as the set weight is heavier.3. The image forming apparatus according to claim 1 , whereinthe receiving portion receives setting for determining the ...

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Номер записи: 75
26-06-2014 дата публикации

IMAGE PROCESSING DEVICE AND IMAGE READING APPARATUS

Номер: US20140177015A1
Автор: Okumura Ryuichi
Принадлежит: KYOCERA Document Solutions Inc.

An image processing device includes a width specifying part, a parameter value specifying part, and a density correcting part. The width specifying part specifies a width between both ends of an input image of a book about each line of the input image. The parameter value specifying part specifies a value of a density correcting parameter corresponding to the width specified by the width specifying part. The density correcting part corrects density of each line on the basis of the value of the density correcting parameter specified by the parameter value specifying part. 1. An image processor , comprising:a width specifying part configured to specify a width between both ends of an input image of a book about each line of the input image;a parameter value specifying part configured to specify a value of a density correcting parameter corresponding to the width specified by the width specifying part; anda density correcting part configured to correct density of each line on the basis of the value of the density correcting parameter specified by the parameter value specifying part.2. The image processor according to claim 1 , whereinthe density correcting part corrects the density of each pixel within each line by input-output properties on the basis of the value of the density correcting parameter; andthe input-output properties is determined so as to convert an input density value within a high density region specified by the value of the density correcting parameter to an output density value within a density region wider than the high density region.3. The image processor according to claim 2 , whereinthe density correcting part utilizes the input-output properties making the output density value be equal to or less than the input density value.4. The image processor according to claim 1 , further comprising:a bind portion region specifying part configured to specify a bind portion region in the input image of the book;wherein the density correcting part is ...

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Номер записи: 76
06-04-2017 дата публикации

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR USING MULTIPLE OPTICAL SENSOR ARRAYS TO MEASURE FEATURES ON OBJECTS PRODUCED IN A THREE-DIMENSIONAL OBJECT PRINTER

Номер: US20170095977A1
Автор: Gruszewski Richard B., Soures Michael N., Thresh Donald E., VanBortel James D.
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A three-dimensional object printer generates image data of an object being formed in the printer with a plurality of light sources and a plurality of optical sensor arrays. A controller receives the image data and identifies measurements of the object and of the features of the object. The controller compares the measurements to expected measurements and adds material or removes material from the object in response to the identified measurements being outside a predetermined range about the expected measurements. 1. A three-dimensional object printer comprising:a substrate on which an object is formed by the three-dimensional object printer;a plurality of light sources configured to direct light onto surfaces of the object on the substrate;a plurality of optical sensor arrays having a plurality of photo detectors, the optical sensor arrays being configured to generate image data of the surfaces of the object from which the photo detectors receive light;at least one actuator operatively connected to the plurality of light sources and the plurality of optical sensor arrays to move the light sources and the optical sensor arrays with reference to the object; anda controller operatively connected to the at least one actuator, the plurality of light sources, and the plurality of optical sensor arrays, the controller being configured to operate the at least one actuator to move the object on the substrate to a position opposite the plurality of light sources and the plurality of optical sensor arrays, and to identify measurements of the object on the substrate and features of the object with reference to the data received from the plurality of optical sensor arrays.2. The printer of claim 1 , the controller being further configured to operate the at least one actuator to move each optical sensor array in the plurality of optical sensor arrays bi-directionally vertically.3. The printer of claim 2 , the controller being further configured to operate the at least one ...

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Номер записи: 77
05-04-2018 дата публикации

FLEXIBLE SCANNER COVER

Номер: US20180097952A1
Автор: Yue Tommy
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An image reproduction device having a movable frame with a central aperture and an extendable soft cover. The soft cover can be extended from a storage position to at least partially span a platen and cover three dimensional objects resting on the platen. The frame can be lowered to seal the soft cover over and around the object and platen, such that it blocks light transmission into and out of the image reproduction device during scanning. 1. (canceled)2. (canceled)3. (canceled)4. (canceled)5. (canceled)6. (canceled)7. (canceled)8. An image reproduction device , comprising:a platen covering image sensors;a frame with a central aperture, the frame being selectively movable between a lowered position in which the frame is parallel to and surrounds the platen and a raised position in which the frame is above the platen; anda soft cover having a leading edge coupled to a movement system on the frame, the soft cover being selectively extendable from a storage position by the movement system to an extended position in which the soft cover at least partially spans the frame's central aperture,wherein when the soft cover is extended by the movement system to at least partially span the frame's central aperture and the frame and soft cover are moved to the frame's lowered position, the frame seals the soft cover around an object resting on the platen and the soft cover blocks transmission of light during scanning of the object with the image sensors; andwherein the movement system comprises a motor configured to move the leading edge of the soft cover along one or more rails that extend along the length of the frame.9. The image reproduction device of claim 8 , wherein the soft cover comprises stretchable and/or flexible material.10. The image reproduction device of claim 8 , wherein the soft cover is mounted on a roll such that the soft cover's storage position is wrapped around the roll.11. The image reproduction device of claim of claim 10 , wherein the roll is spring ...

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Номер записи: 78
05-04-2018 дата публикации

METHOD FOR ESTABLISHING A POSITION OF A MEDIA OBJECT ON A FLATBED SURFACE OF A PRINTER

Номер: US20180097956A1
Автор: IONASCU Felicia G.
Принадлежит: OCE-TECHNOLOGIES B.V.

A method for printing a digital image on a media object lying on a flatbed surface of a printer, the printer comprising a print head for ejecting recording material on the media object, a camera system connected to the control unit and positioned above the flatbed surface, and a control unit for storing a digital image and controlling the printing of the digital image on the media object, the media object having a contour as seen from a point of view of the camera system towards the flatbed surface, a first point having a position on the contour at a particular height with respect to the flatbed surface, and a second point being one of a point of normal projection of the first point on the flatbed surface and a point having another position on the contour than the first point, the second point being at the same height as the particular height of the first point, and the control unit storing a distance between the first point and the second point, the method comprising the steps of capturing a camera image of the flatbed surface by means of the camera system, determining a first image position in the camera image corresponding to the first point, determining a second image position in the camera image corresponding to the second point, deriving an actual position of the first point by means of the position of the camera system, the first image position, the second image position and the stored distance, and printing the digital image on the media object by ejecting recording material on the media object while taking into account the derived actual position of the first point on the flatbed surface. 1. Method for printing a digital image on a media object lying on a flatbed surface of a print system , the print system comprisinga print head for ejecting recording material on the media object,a camera system connected to the control unit and having a position above the flatbed surface, anda control unit for storing a digital image and controlling the printing of the ...

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Номер записи: 79
06-04-2017 дата публикации

DEVICE, METHOD, AND STORAGE MEDIUM FOR SUPPORTING IMAGING WORK

Номер: US20170099404A1
Автор: HASEGAWA Hirokazu, MISAKI Naoaki, NIMURA Ryo
Принадлежит: CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD.

A user is allowed to set contents of imaging work for digitization of a book using a page turning device to turn over each page of the book in a spread state from an original position to a destination position and settings of the imaging work are stored in advance. When a user commands initiation of the imaging work, the stored settings are confirmed and an imaging operation screen to present, to the user, guidance information related to an imaging procedure corresponding to the settings is separately displayed. 1. A device for supporting imaging work , the device comprising:a setting unit configured to allow a user to set contents of imaging work for digitization of a book using a page turning device to turn over each page of the book in a spread state from an original position to a destination position; anda presentation unit configured to present, to the user, guidance information related to an imaging procedure corresponding to the contents of the imaging work set by the user.2. The device according to claim 1 , comprising a processor configured to function as the setting unit and the presentation unit.3. The device according to claim 1 ,wherein the imaging work comprises imaging work including vertically reversing a direction of the book during the work.4. The device according to claim 1 ,wherein the contents of the imaging work comprise information on an imaging object of the book and a binding direction of the book.5. The device according to claim 1 ,wherein the presentation unit presents, to the user as the guidance information, contents of a plurality of imaging steps included in the imaging procedure.6. The device according to claim 5 ,wherein the presentation unit presents the imaging procedure to the user by displaying, on a display unit, the contents of the plurality of imaging steps.7. The device according to claim 6 ,wherein the presentation unit presents the imaging procedure to the user by displaying, on the display unit, the contents of the ...

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Номер записи: 80
28-03-2019 дата публикации

IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS AND IMAGE FORMING METHOD

Номер: US20190098143A1
Автор: Yamaki Koji
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An image forming apparatus of the embodiment includes an image reading unit, a synthetic data generating unit, an image forming control unit, and a printer. The image reading unit reads an image on a sheet. The synthetic data generating unit obtains a check box to be used for determining pattern information to be added to the sheet and a management number for identifying image information from the image of the read sheet and obtains the pattern information based on the check box and the management number. The image forming control unit generates printing image information in which the pattern information is added to the image of the read sheet. The printer performs image formation based on the printing image information. 1. An image forming apparatus , comprising:an image reading unit configured to read an image on a sheet; a synthetic data generating unit configured to obtain a check box associated with the sheet and a management number for identifying image information from the image read and obtain pattern information based on the check box and the management number; and', 'an image forming control unit configured to generate printing image information in which the pattern information is synthesized to the image the image read on the sheet., 'a processor that executes computer executable units, wherein the computer executable units comprise2. The apparatus according to claim 1 , further comprising:a printer configured to perform image formation on a sheet on which no image is formed based on the printing image information.3. The apparatus according to claim 1 ,wherein the image forming control unit adds pattern information enlarged or reduced in size to the sheet to generate the printing image information.4. The apparatus according to claim 1 , further comprising:a pattern information storage unit,wherein the image reading unit reads a sheet comprising the pattern information, and the synthetic data generating unit stores the pattern information included in the ...

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Номер записи: 81
28-03-2019 дата публикации

IMAGE PROCESSING APPARATUS AND NON-TRANSITORY COMPUTER READABLE MEDIUM FOR IMAGE PROCESSING

Номер: US20190098154A1
Автор: BABA Atsuya, Homma Naoki
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There is provided an image processing apparatus. A changing unit changes settings relative to image data generated by a reading unit for reading a document, in a case where it is not possible to store the image data in a predetermined memory. An image processing unit performs image processing on the image data generated according to the changed settings. A display displays a preview image of the image data subjected to the image processing in the case where it is possible to store the processed image data in the memory. 1. An image processing apparatus comprising:a changing unit that changes settings relative to image data generated by a reading unit for reading a document, in a case where it is not possible to store the image data in a predetermined memory;an image processing unit that performs image processing on the image data generated according to the changed settings; anda display that displays a preview image of the image data subjected to the image processing in the case where it is possible to store the processed image data in the memory.2. The image processing apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein:in the case where at least one of a data amount and a file format of the generated image data satisfies a predetermined condition, the display displays the preview image of the image data.3. The image processing apparatus according to claim 1 , further comprising:a receiving unit that receives a setting change operation of a user in a state where the preview image is displayed by the display,wherein the image processing unit re-performs image processing on the image data generated by the reading unit, according to the received setting change operation.4. The image processing apparatus according to claim 2 , further comprising:a receiving unit that receives a setting change operation of a user in a state where the preview image is displayed by the display,wherein the image processing unit re-performs image processing on the image data generated by the reading ...

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Номер записи: 82
13-04-2017 дата публикации

METHOD TO ENABLE CONSUMER 3D SCANNING SERVICES BY A DISTRIBUTED NETWORK OF SCANNING AGENTS

Номер: US20170103443A1
Автор: Erukhimov Victor, Filev Andrey
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The present invention provides a method for connecting people with 3D scanners to people who need a 3D scan. 1. A method for obtaining a 3-dimensional scanning service comprising:a) accessing through the internet a database of 3-dimensional scanning service providers comprising their identities, locations and availability;b) searching the database for appropriate 3-dimensional scanning service providers; andc) ordering the scan from one of the appropriate 3-dimensional scanning service providers comprising payment of the scan before the scan is conducted.2. A method for providing a 3-dimensional scanning service comprising:a) providing through the internet a database of 3-dimensional scanning service providers comprising their identities, locations and availability;b) allowing the database to be searched for appropriate 3-dimensional scanning service providers; andc) allowing the ordering through the internet of a scan from one of the appropriate 3-dimensional scanning service providers comprising payment of the scan before the scan is conducted. This application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Application No. 62/238,642, filed Oct. 7, 2015, the entire content of which is incorporated by reference.The present invention relates to a method for connecting people with 3D scanners to people who need a 3D scan.3D scanning is becoming inexpensive enough to be used by small businesses and prosumers. A 3D model enables a lot of use cases for a consumer, including customization of a game character, various forms of 3D printing, virtual reality applications and more. However, there are not enough consumer devices capable of creating a high quality 3D model of a person, object or environment. The present invention provides a method for creating a network of people and companies who have a 3D scanning device and can offer scanning services to those who don't possess a 3D scanner.We have created a 3D scanner application, itSeez3D, that creates realistic 3D models of ...

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Номер записи: 83
02-06-2022 дата публикации

INFORMATION PROCESSING SYSTEM, INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS, AND IMAGE PROCESSING APPARATUS

Номер: US20220174167A1
Автор: Okayama Noritsugu, Okuma Satoshi
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An information processing system includes a reading device configured to perform reading processing for reading an original and one or more controllers configured to function as an acquisition unit that acquires a number of processing operations per unit time period of the reading processing, and an acquisition unit that acquires operation rate information about the reading device based on the number of processing Operations per unit time period of the reading processing and a predetermined number of processing operations of the reading processing. 1. An information processing system comprising:a reading device configured to perform reading processing for reading an original; andone or more controllers configured to function as:an acquisition unit that acquires a number of processing operations per unit period of the reading processing; andan acquisition unit that acquires operation rate information about the reading device based on the number of processing operations per unit time period of the reading processing and a predetermined number of processing operations of the reading processing.2. The information processing system according to claim 1 , further comprising an image forming device configured to perform image forming processing for forming an image on a sheet claim 1 ,wherein the one or more controllers are configured to further function as:an acquisition unit that acquires a number of processing operations per unit time period of the image forming processing; andan acquisition unit that acquires operation rate information about the image forming device based on the number of processing operations per unit time period of the image forming processing and a predetermined number of processing operations of the image forming processing.3. The information processing system according to claim 2 ,wherein the reading device and the image forming device are provided in one image processing apparatus, andwherein the one or more controllers acquire operation rate ...

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Номер записи: 84
30-04-2015 дата публикации

IMAGE READING DEVICE OUTPUTTING OUTPUT IMAGE AND EXPLANATION IMAGE, AND IMAGE PROCESSING SYSTEM HAVING THE SAME

Номер: US20150116783A1
Автор: NUMATA Taketo
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A reading device includes a reading unit, an output unit, and a processor. The processor is configured to: control the reading unit to read an image from an original sheet; perform an image process on the read image; and output, to the display, both an output image and an explanation image representing contents of the image process performed on the read image. The output image represents one of the read image and an image resulting from the image process performed on the read image. 1. A reading device comprising:a reading unit;a display; and control the reading unit to read an image from an original sheet;', 'perform an image process on the read image; and', 'output, to the display, both an output image and an explanation image representing contents of the image process performed on the read image, the output image representing one of the read image and an image resulting from the image process performed on the read image., 'a processor configured to2. The image reading device according to claim 1 , wherein the processor is further configured to:control the reading unit to read a plurality of images from a plurality of original sheets, each of the plurality of read images being assigned with a page number; anddetermine whether any of the plurality of read images is a blank sheet image,wherein the image process is for removing the read image determined to be the blank sheet image and the processor outputs, to the display, one or more output images corresponding to the plurality of read images which remain unremoved, each of the one or more output images being assigned with a page number corresponding to the page number of the corresponding read image, the one or more output images being outputted in a page order of the page number to the display,wherein when a read image is removed, the processor is configured to output a removal explaining image representing that the read image is removed, the explaining image being output to a position of the page number ...

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Номер записи: 85
20-04-2017 дата публикации

OBJECT RETOPOLOGIZER HOLE REFILLER AND METHOD OF RETOPOLOGIZING HOLE REFILLING

Номер: US20170109924A1
Автор: Crocker Gary Arnold
Принадлежит: IntegrityWare, Inc.

A method and system for creating and refilling holes in image data is disclosed herein. The method can include receiving scanned image data that represents a tangible object, and that can be generated by an object scanner from the tangible object and converting the scanned image data to polygonal data that can be a collection of vertices, edges and faces. The method can include identifying geometry in the polygonal data for hole cutting and cutting a hole by removing the identified geometry from the scanned image data. The method can include generating modified polygonal data by filling the cut hole with polygonal data and outputting the modified polygonal data. 1. A method of hole refilling , the method comprising:receiving scanned image data, wherein the scanned image data represents a tangible object, and wherein the scanned image data is generated by an object scanner from the tangible object;converting the scanned image data to polygonal data, wherein the polygonal data comprises a collection of vertices, edges and faces;identifying a geometry in the polygonal data for hole cutting, wherein the identified geometry is specified by a user;cutting a hole by removing the identified geometry from the scanned image data;generating modified polygonal data by filling the cut hole with polygonal data, wherein filling the hole comprises attaching a polygonal surface to the cut hole, wherein the polygonal surface is continuous with the image data around the hole; andoutputting the modified polygonal data.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the object scanner is a 3D object scanner.3. The method of claim 1 , further comprising identifying a continuous surface claim 1 , wherein the continuous surface is continuous at all locations around the hole when applied to the hole.4. The method of claim 3 , wherein the polygonal surface is adjusted to match the continuous surface.5. The method of claim 4 , wherein the polygonal surface is G2 continuous with the image data around the ...

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Номер записи: 86
20-04-2017 дата публикации

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

Номер: US20170111539A1
Автор: Hirao Toyomi
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A resolution of an image data needs to be higher than a predetermined value for character recognition. A control method in an image reading apparatus having a reading unit for reading an image of a document to generate image data, and a storing unit for storing the image data generated by the reading unit includes receiving from a user, after the image data is stored by the storing unit, an instruction for executing character recognition processing on the image data stored by the storing unit, executing character recognition processing on the image data stored by the storing unit according to a reception of the instruction by the receiving unit, and performing control, in a case where the image data generated by the reading unit is to be stored by the storing unit, to read an image of a document by the reading unit with a resolution that enables character recognition. 1. An image reading apparatus comprising:a reading unit which is able to read an image of a document with a plurality of reading resolutions and generate image data;a character recognition unit configured to execute character recognition processing;a first receiving unit configured to receive a storage instruction for storing the image data in a storage unit; anda second receiving unit configured to receive a character recognition instruction for causing the character recognition unit to execute the character recognition processing on the image data which has been stored in the storage unit in accordance with the storage instruction,wherein the number of reading resolutions available when the image data is stored in the storage unit is smaller than the number of reading resolutions available when the image data is not stored in the storage unit.2. The image reading apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the reading unit is movable claim 1 , and a reading resolution is determined according to a speed of the reading unit.3. The image reading apparatus according to claim 1 , further comprising:a ...

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Номер записи: 87
29-04-2021 дата публикации

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

Номер: US20210127021A1
Автор: ISHIHARA Masami
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An information processing apparatus includes a setting reception section and a posture acquisition section. The information processing apparatus outputs a scan setting to an image reading apparatus including a main body having a plurality of postures. The main body reads a document according to the scan setting. The setting reception section is configured to display a setting item included in the scan setting on a display portion and receive a change in a setting content shown in the setting item. The posture acquisition section acquires posture information indicating the posture of the main body from the image reading apparatus. The setting reception section switches the setting item displayed on the display portion to the setting content according to the posture when the posture indicated by the posture information is switched. 1. An information processing apparatus that outputs a scan setting to an image reading apparatus including a main body having a plurality of postures , the main body reading a document according to the scan setting , the information processing apparatus comprising:a setting reception section configured to display a setting item included in the scan setting on a display portion and receive a change in a setting content shown in the setting item; anda posture acquisition section that acquires posture information indicating the posture of the main body from the image reading apparatus, whereinthe setting reception section switches the setting item displayed on the display portion to the setting content according to the posture when the posture indicated by the posture information is switched.2. The information processing apparatus according to claim 1 , further comprising a setting storage section that stores the setting content according to the posture indicated by the posture information claim 1 , the setting content being shown in the setting item claim 1 , whereinthe setting reception section switches the setting item displayed on the ...

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Номер записи: 88
02-04-2020 дата публикации

CONVERTING MEDIA USING MOBILE DEVICES

Номер: US20200106908A1
Автор: Rymarenko Christian
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A method for converting media using mobile devices includes scanning, using a three-dimensional scanner of a mobile device, at least a part of a surface of a media carrier encoding a first media signal, thereby generating a depth image of the surface of the media carrier, and providing, by the mobile device, a second media signal corresponding at least partially to the first media signal encoded on the media carrier, wherein the second media signal is generated based on the depth image of the surface of the media carrier. Furthermore, a mobile device and a system for converting media are defined. 1. A method for converting media using mobile devices , comprising:scanning, using a three-dimensional scanner of a mobile device, at least a part of a surface of a media carrier encoding a first media signal, thereby generating a depth image of the surface of the media carrier; andproviding, by the mobile device, a second media signal corresponding at least partially to the first media signal encoded on the media carrier, wherein the second media signal is generated based on the depth image of the surface of the media carrier.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising transmitting claim 1 , by the mobile device claim 1 , at least a part of the depth image to a conversion server claim 1 , and receiving at least a part of the second media signal from the conversion server.3. The method of claim 1 , further comprising processing claim 1 , by the mobile device claim 1 , at least a part of the depth image claim 1 , including identifying a carrier structure on the surface of the media carrier and overlaying a template over the carrier structure.4. The method according to claim 3 , wherein the second media signal is generated based on differences between the surface of the media carrier and the template.5. The method according to claim 3 , wherein the template defines a sequence of samples and the second media signal is generated based on differences at each sample of the ...

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Номер записи: 89
26-04-2018 дата публикации

Reading control apparatus, control method, and storage medium

Номер: US20180115671A1
Автор: Kaede Furuichi, Shigeki Hachiro, Syunichi Kunihiro, Tomofumi Nishida, Toshiyuki Kuroda
Принадлежит: Canon Inc

A reading control apparatus is directed to improving convenience for a user when a reading device is caused to read a display surface of a terminal apparatus having the function of changing the size of an image to be displayed on a display device, and includes a reading unit configured to cause the reading device to read, as a reading target, the display surface, which is a surface including the display device of the terminal apparatus operating in either of a first state where an image in a first size is displayed on the display device, and a second state where the image in a second size smaller than the first size is displayed on the display device, thereby acquiring image data, and a notification unit configured to, in a case where the terminal apparatus placed on a document platen is not in the first state, execute a notification process.

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Номер записи: 90
07-05-2015 дата публикации

METHOD OF CONTROLLING SCAN SPEED OF SCANNER INCLUDING AUTOMATIC DOCUMENT FEEDER AND SCANNER PERFORMING THE SAME

Номер: US20150124298A1
Автор: SUNG Byung-jun
Принадлежит: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.

A scanner having an automatic document feeder, the scanner including a communication interface unit to perform a communication with an external device; a scan operation performing unit to perform a scan operation; an automatic feeding unit to feed scan-target documents to the scan operation performing unit; and a controller to control the scan operation. In the scanner, when the communication interface unit receives a request speed for a scan operation from the external device, the controller adjusts a feeding interval between the scan-target documents that are fed from the automatic feeding unit based on the received request speed. 1. A scanner comprising an automatic document feeder , the scanner comprising:a communication interface unit to perform a communication with an external device;a scan operation performing unit to perform a scan operation;an automatic feeding unit to feed scan-target documents to the scan operation performing unit; anda controller to control the scan operation,wherein when the communication interface unit receives a request speed for a scan operation from the external device, the controller adjusts a feeding interval between the scan-target documents that are fed from the automatic feeding unit based on the received request speed.2. The scanner of claim 1 , wherein the controller comprises:a feeding interval calculator to calculate the feeding interval between the scan-target documents to make a scan speed of the scanner correspond with the received request speed; anda feeding interval controller to control the automatic feeding unit to feed the scan-target documents according to the calculated feeding interval.3. The scanner of claim 2 , wherein the controller further comprises a speed selector to determine whether there is a basic setting speed corresponding with the received request speed from among one or more basic setting speeds which are supported by the scanner and select a basic setting speed claim 2 , which is higher than the ...

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Номер записи: 91
13-05-2021 дата публикации

Image reading apparatus

Номер: US20210144263A1
Автор: Masaya TAKAMORI, Shinya Orita
Принадлежит: PFU Ltd

An image reading apparatus includes a first holding member that is provided with a first holding surface opposed to a placement surface, a second holding member that is provided with a second holding surface opposed to the placement surface, a guide member that is disposed on a front side of the first holding member and the second holding member, and an imaging unit that capture a medium placed on the placement surface, wherein the guide member is provided with a guide surface coupled to the first holding surface and the second holding surface and is disposed such that a distance from the placement surface to a first portion of the guide surface is smaller than a distance from the placement surface to a second portion of the guide surface disposed closer to the front side than the first portion.

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Номер записи: 92
03-05-2018 дата публикации

IMAGING DEVICES FOR USE WITH ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING SYSTEMS AND METHODS OF IMAGING A BUILD LAYER

Номер: US20180124341A1
Автор: HARDING Kevin George, Karp Jason Harris, Sears James William
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An imaging device for an additive manufacturing system is provided. The additive manufacturing system includes a material. The imaging device includes a high resolution imaging bar including at least one detector array, and an imaging element positioned between the at least one detector array and the material. The high resolution imaging bar is displaced from the material along a first direction and extends along a second direction. The high resolution imaging bar is configured to generate an image of a build layer within the material. 1. An imaging device for an additive manufacturing system , the additive manufacturing system including a material , said imaging device comprising: at least one detector array; and', 'an imaging element positioned between said at least one detector array and the material., 'a high resolution imaging bar displaced from the material along a first direction and extending along a second direction, wherein said high resolution imaging bar is configured to generate an image of a build layer within the material, said high resolution imaging bar comprising2. The imaging device in accordance with claim 1 , wherein said high resolution imaging bar is configured to generate the image with a resolution of less than or equal to 50 microns.3. The imaging device in accordance with claim 1 , wherein said high resolution imaging bar is coupled to a re-coating device and is configured to move along a third direction.4. The imaging device in accordance with claim 1 , wherein said high resolution imaging bar is configured to generate an image of a component prior to recoating of the component.5. The imaging device in accordance with claim 1 , wherein said high resolution imaging bar comprises at least one linear detector array.6. The imaging device in accordance with claim 1 , wherein said imaging element further comprises at least one of a micro lens array and a single lens.7. The imaging device in accordance with further comprising a light source ...

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Номер записи: 93
04-05-2017 дата публикации

Document Scanner-Copier with a Stationary Imaging and Illumination Engine

Номер: US20170126921A1
Автор: Olaru Gheorghe
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A compact and lighter image capturing device of increased spatial resolution (relative to the heads up scanners) and having a higher speed operates as a contact type document scanner. This scanner includes a static 2D array of lenses optically coupled to a static 2D array of color digital image sensors. A static light source dimensioned to match the surface of the document ensures a uniform illumination of the entire document. The entire document or any desired portions of the document can be scanned and saved without any mechanical movements. This scanner also works in a video-camera mode and a dedicated display is used to pre-proof and visualize live any image portions or the entire document before the image of the document is saved in a dedicated memory. The color balance and the position of the document and can be thus adjusted prior to scanning it by using its live image. An image segmentation mode is also available, where the display has a touch screen function coupled to the scanner that is used to select and or mask only some areas of the document that need to be scanned individually. This requires customized changes in the illumination and or image capturing. In one mode of operation, the scanner can be also fully used independently from a computer. 1. A portable desktop image processor configured to opearte as a color scanner or a color copier comprising:a housing having a planar front section, an opposite back section, and a plurality of lateral sections defing a height of the housing;a planar window element ( ) coupled to the front section of the housing and having a transparent front surface ( ) and a transparent opposite back surface ( ), the planar window being made of a material having a first refractive index, the planar window defing an optical object plane;a stationary two-dimensional array of imaging elements within the housing, wherein each of the imaging element is configured to capture a portion of a document imaging area contacting the window ...

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Номер записи: 94
25-08-2022 дата публикации

Image reading apparatus

Номер: US20220272228A1
Автор: Shigeto Tanaka
Принадлежит: Canon Inc

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.

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Номер записи: 95
25-04-2019 дата публикации

IMAGE PROCESSING DEVICE AND METHOD

Номер: US20190124223A1
Автор: TANIGAWA Tomohiro
Принадлежит: FUJI XEROX CO., LTD.

An image forming device includes: a fold unit that folds an adjustment sheet in which a first adjustment pattern including at least one line segment, and a second adjustment pattern filled in with black are formed, based on a predetermined reference fold position to across the first and second adjustment patterns; an image reader that reads an image of the first adjustment pattern and an image of the second adjustment pattern of the adjustment sheet with the adjustment sheet unfolded; a position identifying unit that identifies a position of a fold line based on distortion of the line segment on the image of the first adjustment pattern, or a fold line on the image of the second adjustment pattern; and a position adjusting unit that adjusts a fold position of the fold unit based on a difference between the position of the fold line and the reference fold position. 1. An image forming device comprising:a fold unit that folds an adjustment sheet in which a first adjustment pattern including at least one line segment, and a second adjustment pattern filled in with black or a highly concentrated color are formed, based on a predetermined reference fold position so that the adjustment sheet is folded across the first adjustment pattern and the second adjustment pattern;an image reader that reads an image of the first adjustment pattern of the adjustment sheet and an image of the second adjustment pattern of the adjustment sheet with the adjustment sheet once folded by the fold unit unfolded;a position identifying unit that identifies a position of a fold line based on distortion of the line segment, which appears on the image of the first adjustment pattern, or a fold line which appears on the image of the second adjustment pattern; anda position adjusting unit that adjusts a fold position of the fold unit based on a difference between the position of the fold line identified by the position identifying unit, and the reference fold position.2. The image forming device ...

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Номер записи: 96
27-05-2021 дата публикации

IMAGE PROCESSING APPARATUS, CONTROL METHOD THEREOF, AND STORAGE MEDIUM

Номер: US20210160393A1
Автор: SUGITA Hikaru, Tsukada Yoshihiro
Принадлежит:

An image processing apparatus communicates with a chat server that controls displaying information indicating received image data on a talk room based on received information indicating the talk room of the chat server. The image processing apparatus includes a reading unit that reads an image of a document and generates image data based on the image, a receiving unit that receives information indicating the talk room of the chat server from a mobile terminal, and a transmission unit that transmits the generated image data and the information indicating the talk room to the chat server. 1. An image processing apparatus that communicates with a chat server configured to control displaying information indicating received image data on a talk room based on received information indicating the talk room of the chat server , the image processing apparatus comprising:a reading unit configured to read an image of a document and generate image data based on the image;a receiving unit configured to receive information indicating the talk room of the chat server from a mobile terminal; anda transmission unit configured to transmit the generated image data and the information indicating the talk room to the chat server.2. The image processing apparatus according to claim 1 , further comprising a display unit configured to display a setting screen including the received information indicating the talk room when the receiving unit receives the information indicating the talk room from the mobile terminal.3. The image processing apparatus according to claim 2 , further comprising an acceptance unit configured to accept an instruction claim 2 ,wherein the reading unit reads an image of the document and generates image data based on the image when the acceptance unit accepts an execution instruction in a state where the display unit displays the setting screen.4. The image processing apparatus according to claim 3 , further comprising a setting unit configured to set information ...

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Номер записи: 97
10-05-2018 дата публикации

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

Номер: US20180131829A1
Автор: Hirose Fumiaki
Принадлежит:

The image processing system includes a reading unit configured to read an image of a document for each line to generate image data, a generation unit configured to generate a horizontal synchronization signal, the horizontal synchronization signal indicating a pixel at an initial position in each line of the image data that is generated through the reading of the image, a transmitting unit configured to transmit the image data through the reading of the document, and the horizontal synchronization signal, a receiving unit configured to receive the image data and the horizontal synchronization signal transmitted from the transmitting unit, and a requesting unit configured to request retransmission of the image data under transmission from the transmitting unit when the receiving unit receives an horizontal synchronization signal which is different from normal, wherein the transmitting unit transmits the image data in response to the request by the requesting unit. 1. An image processing system , comprising:a reading unit configured to read an image of a document for each line to generate image data;a generation unit configured to generate a horizontal synchronization signal, the horizontal synchronization signal indicating a pixel at an initial position in each line of the image data that is generated by the reading unit through the reading of the image;a transmitting unit configured to transmit the image data generated by the reading unit through the reading of the document, and the horizontal synchronization signal generated by the generation unit;a receiving unit configured to receive the image data and the horizontal synchronization signal transmitted from the transmitting unit; anda requesting unit configured to request retransmission of the image data under transmission from the transmitting unit when the receiving unit receives a horizontal synchronization signal which is different from normal,wherein the transmitting unit transmits the image data in response ...

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Номер записи: 98
19-05-2016 дата публикации

IMAGE READING DEVICE AND IMAGE FORMING DEVICE

Номер: US20160142573A1
Автор: UCHIYAMA Keisuke
Принадлежит: FUJI XEROX CO., LTD.

An image reading device includes: a transport path; a reading member that reads an image of a document at a reading position on the transport path, and that includes a light source movable with respect to the reading position in a sub scanning direction which extends along a document transport direction and being capable of reading at positions in the vertical scanning direction; a reflecting member that has a reflecting surface that faces the reading member; a movement controller that controls the reading member so as to move the light source with respect to the reading position before the document is transported to the reading position when the reading member reads the image; a dust determination unit that determines presence of dust; and an announcement member that announces presence of dust to a user when dust is present. 1. An image reading device comprising:a transport path through which a document is transported;a reading member that reads an image of the document at a reading position set in advance on the transport path, the reading member including a light source that is movable with respect to the reading position in a sub scanning direction which extends along a document transport direction and being capable of reading at a plurality of positions in the sub scanning direction;a reflecting member that has a reflecting surface that faces the reading member over a range that includes the reading position and that extends to a position that is different from the reading position in the sub scanning direction, a difference between an amount of light reflected from the reflecting surface and an amount of light reflected from the document being set to be larger than a difference in amount of light set in advance;a movement controller that controls the reading member so as to move the light source with respect to the reading position before the document is transported to the reading position in a case where the reading member reads the image of the document;a ...

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Номер записи: 99
19-05-2016 дата публикации

IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS AND IMAGE FORMING SYSTEM INCLUDING THE IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS

Номер: US20160142586A1
Автор: ISHIDA Masahiro, MATSUDA Naoki
Принадлежит: RICOH COMPANY, LTD.

An image forming system includes an image forming apparatus that includes an image forming part to form an image on a recording medium, a sheet container to contain the recording medium, a sheet feeder to feed the recording medium from the sheet container toward the image forming part, and a controller to switch speeds of conveyance of the recording medium conveyed by the image forming part and the sheet feeder between high speed sheet conveyance and low speed sheet conveyance. The image forming apparatus continuously forms the image on multiple recording media in a continuous printing mode. The controller adjusts a printing distance in the continuous printing mode between a trailing end of a preceding recording medium of the recording media and a leading end of a subsequent recording medium in the low speed sheet conveyance to be greater than the printing distance in the high speed sheet conveyance. 1. An image forming system comprising: an image forming part to form a visible image on a recording medium;', 'a sheet container to contain the recording medium therein;', 'a sheet feeder to feed the recording medium from the sheet container toward the image forming part; and', 'a controller to switch speeds of conveyance of the recording medium conveyed by the image forming part and the sheet feeder between high speed sheet conveyance and low speed sheet conveyance,, 'an image forming apparatus including'}the image forming apparatus continuously forming the visible image on multiple recording media in a continuous printing mode,the controller adjusting a printing distance in the continuous printing mode between a trailing end of a preceding recording medium of the multiple recording media and a leading end of a subsequent recording medium of the multiple recording media in the low speed sheet conveyance to be greater than the printing distance in the high speed sheet conveyance.2. The image forming system according to claim 1 , further comprising:an image reader to ...

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Номер записи: 100