Abstract: A wireless scanning device includes a scanning module adapted to scan a subject, a processor coupled to the scanning module, and a wireless communication module coupled to the processor for wireless communication with a user device. The processor is operable to control the scanning module to start scanning the subject according to a scan command from the user device. The scanning module is operable to generate scan data segments during scanning. The processor is further operable, for each scan data segment, to generate and transmit a real-time display data segment for real-time display and a compressed data segment for storage to the user device.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a scanner with a real-time image auto-cutting function. The scanner includes a positioning element, a scanning scope determining unit and a scanning unit. The scanning scope determining unit is configured on the positioning element, has a specific pattern and is provided to determine a scanning scope. The scanning unit scans the specific pattern to determine the scanning scope.

Abstract: A scanner for an electronic device having image display functionality includes lower and upper housings, a scan unit, and an adaptor. The lower housing is formed on opposite sides with a paper inlet and a paper outlet. The upper housing is mounted on the lower housing, and includes a main body provided with a terminal hole, and a support member disposed proximate to the terminal hole and to abut against the electronic device when the electronic device is connected to the scanner. The scan unit includes a scan module disposed between the lower and upper housings, a control module coupled to the scan module, and a connecting terminal coupled to the control module and accessible via the terminal hole. The adaptor is removably mounted to the connecting terminal so as to permit direct electrical connection between the scanner and the electronic device.

Abstract: A wireless scanning device includes a scanning module adapted to scan a subject, a processor coupled to the scanning module, and a wireless communication module coupled to the processor for wireless communication with a user device. The processor is operable to control the scanning module to start scanning the subject according to a scan command from the user device. The scanning module is operable to generate scan data segments during scanning. The processor is further operable, for each scan data segment, to generate and transmit a real-time display data segment for real-time display and a compressed data segment for storage to the user device.

Abstract: A scanner for an electronic device having image display functionality includes lower and upper housings, a scan unit, and an adaptor. The lower housing is formed on opposite sides with a paper inlet and a paper outlet. The upper housing is mounted on the lower housing, and includes a main body provided with a terminal hole, and a support member disposed proximate to the terminal hole and to abut against the electronic device when the electronic device is connected to the scanner. The scan unit includes a scan module disposed between the lower and upper housings, a control module coupled to the scan module, and a connecting terminal coupled to the control module and accessible via the terminal hole. The adaptor is removably mounted to the connecting terminal so as to permit direct electrical connection between the scanner and the electronic device.

Abstract: A film feeding apparatus for a film scanner includes a bottom plate, a top plate formed with a slide slot and a feed-in hole, a movable plate movable between the bottom plate and the top plate, and an actuator member co-movable with the movable plate. The movable plate cooperates with the actuator member to constitute a sliding seat that is movable between a non-feeding position whereat the actuator member is disposed in an end of the slide slot such that the movable plate is misaligned from the feed-in hole in the top plate, and a feeding position whereat the actuator member is disposed in an opposite end of the slide slot such that the movable plate is aligned with the feed-in hole. When the sliding seat is moved from the non-feeding position to the feeding position, a film is pushed into the film scanner.

Abstract: A transmission device for a scanner includes a driving member, two worms, two rollers, and two worm wheels. The driving member is disposed on a housing base, and includes a main body and an output shaft. The output shaft has two ends disposed respectively at two opposite sides of the main body. The worms are connected respectively and fixedly to the two ends of the output shaft. The rollers are disposed rotatably on the housing base. The worm wheels are connected respectively and fixedly to the rollers, and mesh respectively with the worms.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a scanner with a real-time image auto-cutting function. The scanner includes a positioning element, a scanning scope determining unit and a scanning unit. The scanning scope determining unit is configured on the positioning element, has a specific pattern and is provided to determine a scanning scope. The scanning unit scans the specific pattern to determine the scanning scope.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a digital photo frame and a method for controlling a digital photo frame. The digital photo frame includes a single processor to perform a function of a built-in scanner and to convert a picture into an image data file for storage and reviewing. The method includes steps of scanning an image sample to generate an analog image data; providing a processor processing the analog image data into a digital image data and controlling a displaying unit. The present invention could achieve advantages of reducing production cost, enhancing stability, reducing steps for processing a signal and simplifying a design of a digital photo frame.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a digital photo frame, which includes a scanner to convert a picture into an image data file, wherein the scanner is a sheetfed scanner, and the scanner can reduce the scanning size limitations of a flatbed scanner and to promote the utility of the digital photo frame.

Abstract: A contactless operating device for a digital equipment and method for the same are provided. The contactless operating device includes a computer, a projecting piece, a pointer, and an image-capturing piece. The computer provides a basic picture, and the projecting piece projects the basic picture onto an image zone. Further, the pointer forms a mark onto the image zone for providing a reference picture, and the image-capturing piece connected to the computer captures the reference picture from the image zone. The computer operates the digital device in accordance with a comparison between the basic picture and the reference picture.

Abstract: A high stability planar spring utilized in a voice coil motor comprises a fixed portion, a deformation portion, a sustaining portion, a force-receiving portion and a stabilized portion. The force-driven portion is connected to the fixed portion by the deformation portion and the sustaining portion in order to maintain the same plane with the fixed portion. The stabilized portion extends from the sustaining portion to the gap between the fixed portion and the sustaining portion.

Abstract: A command conversion interface between an image machine with a plurality of hard keys and an image requestor is disclosed. When the command conversion interface detects and determines the activation of a specific hard key of the image machine, digital image information from the image machine is provided for the image requestor through the command conversion interface to execute a designated task, which has not been built in the image machine. In the command conversion interface, the designated task is interpreted by a destination command script, and the destination command script is processed by a compiler along with the digital image information, then transmitted to the image requestor to execute the task. The relationship between the specific hard key and the designated task refers to a new correlation table of the command conversion interface.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a built-in flash mechanism that will pop up when the illumination is insufficient or it is manually switched on. The present invention comprises a flash unit having a buckle, a driving motor, a driving gear set formed on said driving motor, a axle wheel portion having a clip, a driven gear set formed on said axle wheel portion, a light-sensitive sensor, and a pusher for obstructing light into said light-sensitive sensor. When the light is obstructs by the pusher, the sensor will activate the driving motor to release the flash device or lock the flash unit at a receiving chamber.

Abstract: A method for automatically integrating digital data obtained from the interaction between an image pickup apparatus and a data-processing apparatus is provided. The method includes steps of opening a file; picking up the image of a first object to provide first image data; converting the first image data into first digital data; automatically saving the first digital data into the file; picking up the image of a second object to provide second image data; converting the second image data into second digital data; and automatically saving the second digital data into the file including the first digital data. It is especially convenient for users to manage documents more than one page.

Abstract: An electronic projector capable of saving and displaying a user-defined logo is provided. The electronic projector receives video signals from an image source device, such as a computer, a DVD, or a television for projecting the video signals onto a screen. The video signals from the image source device are converted to digital signals and then temporarily saved in a display buffer to speed up the display rate. The user-defined logo can be designed by a graphics application program or by freezing a static image from the video signals. After converting to digital signals, the user-defined logo is then saved in a non-volatile memory. A data access controller controls the display and update of the user-defined logo. When the user-defined logo is to be updated, the new user-defined logo is saved in the non-volatile memory to overwrite the previous logo.

Abstract: In a computer network consisting of at least one host computer and computer peripheral devices, such as scanners, fax machines, and printers, a user may use a hot key on the scanner to copy, scan, e-mail, and faxing etc. via the control of an application program. An auto-crop module implemented in the host computer can automatically crop the image of a scanned sheet. The cropped image is saved in the memory device. Before sending the cropped image to the computer peripheral devices, the computing module will compute the output format of the cropped image according to the resolution requirement and scaling factor of the associated computer peripheral device. The retained position will be also saved in the memory. In response to the user operation, the image of the scanned sheet with its retained position will be transmitted to the printer or facsimile machine via the control of the application program.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a built-in flash mechanism that will automatically pop up when the illumination is insufficient or it is manually switched on. This invention comprises a built-in flash, a one-way electromagnetic valve, a spring that will switch the flash on when there is no magnetic force from the electromagnetic valve, a shaft with two ends, where a first end is connected to the spring and react to the motion of the spring and a second end is a clip used to withhold the flash, a buckle clipped by the clip when the flash is shut, and a pusher used to push the shaft when the flash is being pressed into the close status.

Abstract: A method for updating firmware includes dividing a memory of a computer device into five portions, wherein an initial program, an old program, an old backup firmware, the checksum of the old firmware, and the checksum of the old backup firmware are saved, respectively, in the first portion, the second portion, the third portion, the fourth portion and the fifth portion; executing the initial program in the first portion; writing a new firmware into the second portion from an external device for replacing the old firmware; writing the checksum of the new firmware into the fourth portion; writing the new firmware into the third portion for replacing the old backup firmware; writing the checksum of the new firmware into the fifth portion; and executing the new firmware in the second portion for operating the computer device.