Abstract: A flash unit for a camera comprises a bracket, a reflecting member, two fixed members and a flash emission tube. The bracket is disposed inside the camera, and the reflecting member is disposed inside the bracket. The fixed members are integrally formed on the bracket, and the flash emission tube is fixedly disposed inside the bracket by the fixed members. By integrally forming the fixed members on the bracket, the conventional rubber band for fixing the emission tube can be replaced. Since the number of the consisting elements of the flash unit are thereby reduced, its cost can also be reduced. In addition, assembly time can also be reduced.

Abstract: A flash tube reflector able to distribute light of the flash tube evenly is disclosed. The reflector is a vertical portion of an elliptic cylinder extending along an Y-axis. A cross section of the reflector along the XY plane is a portion of an ellipse. A zenith E at the reflector intersects the X-axis. The flash tube contacts the reflector at E. A is a center of the flash tube and c is a distance between E and A. F1 is a first focus of the ellipse of the reflector and f1 is a distance between E and F1. F2 is a second focus of the ellipse and f2 is a distance between E and F2. The relations of c, f1, and f2 are 0.20≦c/f1≦0.45 and 0.14≦f1/f2≦1.0.

Abstract: The present invention provides a testing device for testing an automatic exposure function of a digital camera. The testing device includes a holding device, a light box, and an optical module. The holding device is used for holding the digital camera. The light box is used for providing a light source. The optical module is disposed between the holding device and the light box for changing a light intensity of light source projected onto the camera. The optical module includes a rotation device. A driving device is used for driving the rotation device to rotate, and a plurality of optical lenses with different light transmission rate are disposed on the rotation device.

Abstract: A light-measuring device comprises a photosensor, a light shield and a control device. The light shield has a plurality of apertures. Light from a luminous surface of a plane light source project onto the photosensor through the apertures of the light shield to form a plurality of non-overlapping photosensing areas on the photosensor. Each photosensing area on the photosensor generates a corresponding signal. The control device analyzes the corresponding signals from the photosensing areas to check the light from each corresponding test area on the luminous surface. With the light-measuring device, a tester can adjust the color temperature and brightness values of the plane light source.

Abstract: A method of performing a uniform illumination pattern in a back-light plate using sand-blasting process. This method mainly includes two steps. The first step is to perform a manufacturing process, for example a chemical etching process or a laser-cutting process, to form a hole mask on a metal plate with a predetermined hole pattern. The second step is to position the hole mask of the metal plate on one illuminating face of the back-light plate to perform a sandblasting process. A plurality of recesses, each being no deeper than a predetermined depth, are consequently formed to serve as a uniform illumination pattern of the back-light plate. When visible light emits into the back-light plate, the plurality of recesses on the illuminating face make the emitted visible light uniformly illuminated.

Abstract: An automatic locking apparatus for a movable module in a device uses device's weight and position to lock the movable module. It includes an input unit located on a bottom wall of the device to detect if the device is positioned on a support plane under a normal state, a transfer unit for receiving input from the input unit to generate a response, and an output unit for receiving the response to actuate a lock or unlock action on the movable module. When the input unit detects the device being properly positioned on the support plane, the transfer unit will be triggered to make the output unit disengaged with the movable module for normal operation. When the input unit detects the device being removed from the support plane at an abnormal state, the transfer unit will be triggered to make the output unit locking the movable module inside the device at a selected location.

Abstract: A sliding lens cap apparatus with close-up and start-up functions is disclosed. The apparatus is equipped in a camera and the camera includes a lens and a lens cap. The lens includes a lens pull rod for adjusting the focal length. The apparatus comprises an orientation rod, a fixed rod and a sliding rod. The orientation rod and fixed rod are coupled fixedly to the camera and form a track for the lens to move along. The orientation rod comprises a close orientation indent, an open orientation indent, and a close-up orientation indent. The sliding rod is movably coupled to the fixed rod and comprises a lens frame coupled to the lens pull rod. When the lens cap moves between the open orientation indent and the close-up orientation indent, the lens cap promotes the sliding rod to shift. By means of the movement of the lens cap, the camera can switch among the close mode, open mode, or close-up mode.

Abstract: A lens cap transmission apparatus with close-up and start-up functions is disclosed. The apparatus is equipped in a camera, the camera including a lens and a lens cap. The lens includes a lens pull rod for adjusting the focal length of the lens. The lens cap is coupled to the camera by a fixed spindle and includes a lens cap pull rod. The apparatus comprises a lens cap frame and a lens frame. The lens cap frame is coupled to the lens cap pull rod and the lens frame is coupled to the lens pull rod. The lens cap transmission apparatus can move back and forth along a coordinate axis. When the apparatus is activated, the lens cap frame and lens frame can respectively open the lens cap and rotate the lens, directly enabling the camera to be in the open mode and the close-up mode, respectively. The apparatus of the invention can provide easy usage and achieve the design of saving inner camera space and reducing material cost.

Abstract: A flash unit for a camera comprises a bracket, a reflecting member, two fixed members and a flash emission tube. The bracket is disposed inside the camera, and the reflecting member is disposed inside the bracket. The fixed members are integrally formed on the bracket, and the flash emission tube is fixedly disposed inside the bracket by the fixed members. By integrally forming the fixed members on the bracket, the conventional rubber band for fixing the emission tube can be replaced. Since the number of the consisting elements of the flash unit are thereby reduced, its cost can also be reduced. In addition, assembly time can also be reduced.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an image scanning apparatus and more particularly to a dual transmissive/reflective image scanning apparatus with protective apparatus. The present invention includes a housing, an original cover, a tray of a first type, and a tray of a second type. The housing provides a slot, within which the tray of the first type or the tray of the second type may be selectively inserted. The tray of the first type is inserted within the slot for reflective scanning, while on the other hand, the tray of the second type is selectively inserted within the slot for transmissive scanning. In addition, a first device is provided within the housing, and the tray of the first type has a second device for selectively coupling with the first device. The original cover has a third device for selectively coupling with the first device.

Abstract: The present invention provides a dual transmissive/reflective image scanning apparatus for improving the scanning quality of reflective originals. The present invention includes a slot for selectively accommodating a tray of a first type or a tray of a second type. For reflective scanning, the tray of the first type, which includes a means of transparent material such as glass, is inserted within the slot. For transmissive scanning, the tray of the second type without a means of transparent material may be selectively inserted within the slot. As scanning transparent originals, a light source from the original cover passes directly thought the transparent originals and thus it reduces obstruction that may be caused by a transparent material. Furthermore, either the tray of the first type or the tray of the second type is allowed to be withdrawn from the housing for cleaning greasy dirt or dust deposited on the glass or installing various holders for transparent originals.

Abstract: A joint device for coupling a cover with a body of a scanner. The joint device has a pivot means to enable the cover be lifted upward to a height desired according to the thickness of the scanning document. The pivot means has inner walls closed to the interior of the scanner so that outside dusts and dirts won't seep into the scanner. Scanner mechanism may be prevented from contamination and may maintain high scanning quality. The pivot means is simply structured with fewer materials and may be made at less time and low cost.

Abstract: A light-measuring device comprises a photosensor, a light shield and a control device. The light shield has a plurality of apertures. Light from a luminous surface of a plane light source project onto the photosensor through the apertures of the light shield to form a plurality of non-overlapping photosensing areas on the photosensor. Each photosensing area on the photosensor generates a corresponding signal. The control device analyzes the corresponding signals from the photosensing areas to check the light from each corresponding test area on the luminous surface. With the light-measuring device, a tester can adjust the color temperature and brightness values of the plane light source.

Abstract: An automatic locking apparatus for a movable module in a device uses device's weight and position to lock the movable module. It includes an input unit located on a bottom wall of the device to detect if the device is positioned on a support plane under a normal state, a transfer unit for receiving input from the input unit to generate a response, and an output unit for receiving the response to actuate a lock or unlock action on the movable module. When the input unit detects the device being properly positioned on the support plane, the transfer unit will be triggered to make the output unit disengaged with the movable module for normal operation. When the input unit detects the device being removed from the support plane at an abnormal state, the transfer unit will be triggered to make the output unit locking the movable module inside the device at a selected location.

Abstract: A heat-dissipating structure for an electrical device comprises a PC board with a dissipating opening, and an electrical device. The PC board has an upper surface thereof and a lower surface thereof located opposite to the upper surface. The electrical device has a plurality of leads thereof extruding from a bottom surface thereof for anchoring the electrical device on the upper surface of the PC board with a substantial spacing in between. The dissipating opening is located under the electrical device for providing an air convection space to dissipate the heat generated by the electrical device. Also, dissipating plates can be installed above or under the PC board for enhancing the heat-dissipating efficiency.

Abstract: A lens module testing apparatus includes a light source, a grating reflects the light emitting from the light source to form a object light locating at a object location, an adjustable holding device holds a lens module between the object location and a image location, adjusting the holding device to position the lens module to form a testing image of the object light at the image location. A CCD is located at the image location to receive the intensity of the testing image and then generate an electrical signal. A PC analyzes the electrical signal.