Patents Assigned to Teco Image System Co., Ltd.
  • Patent number: 9871931
    Abstract: A scanner capable of executing a static calibration and a compensation value adjustment method therefor are disclosed. The scanner includes a calibration piece, a memory, an image capturing unit and a processing unit. The image capturing unit acquires an initial scanned pixel data. A compensation offset-ratio data having a first offset-ratio average is generated according to the initial scanned pixel data and a standard compensation data by the processing unit. Plural selected pixels are determined according to the compensation offset-ratio data, the first offset-ratio average and the predetermined compensation threshold value. A second offset-ratio average is obtained by removing the compensation offset-ratio values of the compensation offset-ratio data of the selected pixels. The initial scanned pixel data is transformed into a static compensation pixel data according to the second offset-ratio average and the standard compensation data.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 2016
    Date of Patent: January 16, 2018
    Assignee: Teco Image Systems Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Nai-Wun Luo, Ming-Chu Hsu
  • Patent number: 9854113
    Abstract: A support device is applied to support a contact image sensor of an image capture apparatus, which includes a guide rod. The support device includes a slide sleeve and an elastic rod. The slide sleeve, which has a groove, is movably disposed on the guide rod, and a portion of the guide rod is accommodated within the groove. The elastic rod is disposed on the slide sleeve to directly support the contact image sensor. The elastic rod abuts against the contact image sensor, so that the contact image sensor is pushed upwardly, and the contact image sensor is stably kept in the same direction while the slide sleeve is slid on the guide rod. Therefore, the entirety of the support device can achieve the advantages of stably supporting the contact image sensor in balance without using any sliding bracket.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 6, 2016
    Date of Patent: December 26, 2017
    Assignee: Teco Image Systems Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Cheng-Lung Lin
  • Patent number: 9846923
    Abstract: An image capture and correction method includes steps of providing an image capture device, moving the image capture device along a specific direction to obtain an captured image and position information, performing a correction operation to the captured image, calculating to obtain a skewed angle according to the position information, setting a coordinate value of the captured image as a target value, calculating to obtain a correction value according to the target value and the skewed angle, replacing the target value with the correction value, and judging whether to continue the correction operation. Then, the correction operation is finished and the corrected captured image is stored. Therefore, the skew of the captured image is corrected, a more accurate correction value is obtained, and the advantages of precisely correcting the captured image are achieved.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 13, 2016
    Date of Patent: December 19, 2017
    Assignee: Teco Image Systems Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Yan-Ting Chen, Ko-Meng Chen
  • Patent number: 9025220
    Abstract: A self-contained mobile optical scanning system having an image scanner contained within a hollow inside space defined by mated engagement of an upper housing and a lower housing having corresponding upper and lower transparent windows having reduced margins and a scanning control interface rotatable through the enclosed space which allows scanning through the upper transparent window in either the upright or inverted condition by alignment of viewable indicator marks and overlap indicators in relation to an article which allows stitched alignment of a plurality of scanning cycles to generate images embeddable with metadata or data files.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 29, 2010
    Date of Patent: May 5, 2015
    Assignee: Teco Image Systems Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Gordon R. Nuttall, Eugene A. Miksch
  • Patent number: 8619299
    Abstract: A printing system includes a portable communication device, a printing device and plural transmission channels. The printing device is used for receiving a to-be-printed data from the portable communication device, thereby performing a printing task. The plural transmission channels are selectively in communication with the portable communication device and the printing device for transferring the to-be-printed data to the printing device. The portable communication device includes a controlling unit for judging and setting priority values of the transmission channels and selecting one of the transmission channels as a priority transmission channel according to the priority values of the transmission channels, so that the to-be-printed data is transmitted from the portable communication device to the printing device through the priority transmission channel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 12, 2011
    Date of Patent: December 31, 2013
    Assignee: Teco Image System Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Wei-Yin Huang
  • Patent number: 8482823
    Abstract: A contact-type image scanner includes an illumination unit, a control unit and a photo-sensing unit. The illumination unit includes a first, a second and a third light source for respectively emitting different color light beams on an original surface. The control unit is in communication with the illumination unit for controlling on durations of the light sources. In response to a first start pulse and a second start pulse, the first light source and the second light source are turned on for a first on duration and a second on duration respectively, wherein the second light source is turned on immediately after the first light source is turned off or after the first light source is turned off for a delaying time. In response to a third start pulse, the first, second and third light sources are simultaneously turned on for a first minor on duration, a second minor on duration and a third minor on duration, respectively.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 11, 2010
    Date of Patent: July 9, 2013
    Assignee: Teco Image System Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Jyi-Fang Cheng
  • Patent number: 8464393
    Abstract: A hinge device is used in an office machine including a main body and an upper cover. The hinge device includes a base, a rotating shaft and an elastic structure. The base includes a connecting part and a shaft sleeve part. The connecting part is fixed on the main body. The shaft sleeve part has a channel and a baffle. The baffle is arranged at an external surface of the shaft sleeve part. The rotating shaft is penetrated through the channel. The elastic structure includes a fixing part and a bending part. The bending part is correspondingly moved on the external surface of the shaft sleeve part during a process of opening or closing the upper cover. When the bending part is sustained against the baffle, the upper cover is positioned in an open status to define an included angle between the upper cover and the main body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 15, 2009
    Date of Patent: June 18, 2013
    Assignee: Teco Image System Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Chia-Hung Kao
  • Patent number: 8451514
    Abstract: A multifunction peripheral includes a scanning platform, a scanning module, a recording unit and a controlling unit. The scanning platform includes a standby position, a position-calibrating structure and a datum line. The scanning platform is divided into a first zone and a second zone by the datum line. The position-calibrating structure is included in the second zone. The scanning module is movable with respect to the scanning platform for performing a scanning operation. The recording unit is used for recording a parameter associated with a position of the scanning module with respect to the scanning platform. The controlling unit is used for controlling movement of the scanning module according to the parameter recorded in the recording unit, so that the scanning module is moved through the position-calibrating structure to perform a position-calibrating operation. After the position-calibrating operation is completed, the scanning module is moved to the standby position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 25, 2010
    Date of Patent: May 28, 2013
    Assignee: Teco Image System Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Cheng-Yu Huang
  • Patent number: 8451517
    Abstract: A calibrating and positioning structure of a scanning apparatus is provided. The scanning apparatus includes a scanning platform and a scanning window. The scanning window has a wide edge. The calibrating and positioning structure includes a calibrating part and at least one positioning part. The calibrating part is disposed on the scanning platform, and aligned with the wide edge of the scanning window. The at least one positioning part is partially overlapped with the calibrating part, wherein the positioning part is not aligned with the wide edge of the scanning window.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 25, 2010
    Date of Patent: May 28, 2013
    Assignee: TECO Image System Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Te-Chen Peng, Li-Ju Huang
  • Patent number: 8448934
    Abstract: A paper pickup structure of a paper feeding device is provided. The paper pickup structure includes a rotating arm, including a connection portion, a base, and a combination member, in which the connection portion and the combination member are located on the base, a first gear, combined with the connection portion to be switched between a forward rotation state and a reverse rotation state, so as to drive the rotating arm to rotate, a limiting member, located on the rotating arm, in which one end of the limiting member is combined with the combination member of the rotating arm, or one end of the limiting member is separated from the combination member through the rotation of the rotating arm, a second gear, located on the base, and a third gear, driven by the second gear to rotate when the rotating arm rotates to a predetermined position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 5, 2011
    Date of Patent: May 28, 2013
    Assignee: TECO Image System Co., Ltd
    Inventors: Ming-Chieh Chung, Po-Wen Tsai
  • Patent number: 8411333
    Abstract: An image capturing device includes: a first base, including a first side edge and a second side edge opposite to each other; a first light-emitting element, located at the first side edge, for emitting a first light source to illuminate a document; a first compensator, located at the second side edge; a first sensing element, located between the first light-emitting element and the first compensator; a first transparent sheet, covering the first compensator; a second base, including a third side edge and a fourth side edge opposite to each other; a second light-emitting element, located at the third side edge, for emitting a second light source to illuminate the document; a second compensator, located at the fourth side edge; a second sensing element, located between the second light-emitting element and the second compensator; and a second transparent sheet, covering the second compensator.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 28, 2010
    Date of Patent: April 2, 2013
    Assignee: TECO Image System Co., Ltd
    Inventor: Ming Te Yeh
  • Patent number: 8363289
    Abstract: An image reading apparatus for use in an office machine includes a first image sensor and a second image sensor. The first image sensor is disposed in an automatic document feeder of the office machine for sensing and reading a first side of a document. The first image sensor includes a first optical module, a first correction element and an elastic sustaining element. The first optical module includes a first light source, a first light-sensing element and a glass surface. The first correction element is arranged at an opposite side of the first optical module. The elastic sustaining element has a free end sustained against the glass surface of the first optical module, thereby facilitating a close contact between the document and the glass surface. The second image sensor is disposed in an office machine main body for sensing and reading a second side of the document.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 15, 2009
    Date of Patent: January 29, 2013
    Assignee: Teco Image System Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Ming-Te Yeh
  • Publication number: 20120236358
    Abstract: A printing system includes a portable communication device, a printing device and plural transmission channels. The printing device is used for receiving a to-be-printed data from the portable communication device, thereby performing a printing task. The plural transmission channels are selectively in communication with the portable communication device and the printing device for transferring the to-be-printed data to the printing device. The portable communication device includes a controlling unit for judging and setting priority values of the transmission channels and selecting one of the transmission channels as a priority transmission channel according to the priority values of the transmission channels, so that the to-be-printed data is transmitted from the portable communication device to the printing device through the priority transmission channel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 12, 2011
    Publication date: September 20, 2012
    Applicant: TECO IMAGE SYSTEM CO., LTD.
    Inventor: Wei-Yin Huang
  • Publication number: 20120210034
    Abstract: A portable data processing system includes a handheld communication device and a signal input/output device. The signal input/output device includes a casing, communication module, an input module, an output module and a bridging unit. The input module is used for generating and outputting a control command. When the handheld communication device is accommodated within the receiving space and connected with the communication module, the handheld communication device is operated according to the control command. The output module is used for outputting a data signal generated by the handheld communication device in real time.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 14, 2011
    Publication date: August 16, 2012
    Applicant: TECO IMAGE SYSTEM CO., LTD.
    Inventor: Ikujin Ko
  • Publication number: 20120161705
    Abstract: A docking station module for portable communication device is disclosed. The docking station module includes a main module configured to connect to a portable communication device and supply power to the portable communication device, and at least one peripheral device adapter module detachably connected to the main module and a peripheral device for allowing the data to be transferred between the portable communication device and the peripheral device in an one-way manner or in a two-way manner and enabling the peripheral device adapter module to execute an extension function.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 1, 2011
    Publication date: June 28, 2012
    Applicant: TECO IMAGE SYSTEM CO., LTD.
    Inventor: Wei-Yin Huang
  • Publication number: 20120098186
    Abstract: A paper pickup structure of a paper feeding device is provided. The paper pickup structure includes: a rotating arm, including a connection portion, a base, and a combination member, in which the connection portion and the combination member are located on the base; a first gear, combined with the connection portion to be switched between a forward rotation state and a reverse rotation state, so as to drive the rotating arm to rotate; a limiting member, located on the rotating arm, in which one end of the limiting member is combined with the combination member of the rotating arm, or one end of the limiting member is separated from the combination member through the rotation of the rotating arm; a second gear, located on the base; and a third gear, driven by the second gear to rotate when the rotating arm rotates to a predetermined position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 5, 2011
    Publication date: April 26, 2012
    Applicant: TECO IMAGE SYSTEM CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Ming-Chieh CHUNG, Po-Wen Tsai
  • Publication number: 20120033268
    Abstract: A multifunction peripheral includes a scanning platform, a scanning module, a recording unit and a controlling unit. The scanning platform includes a standby position, a position-calibrating structure and a datum line. The scanning platform is divided into a first zone and a second zone by the datum line. The position-calibrating structure is included in the second zone. The scanning module is movable with respect to the scanning platform for performing a scanning operation. The recording unit is used for recording a parameter associated with a position of the scanning module with respect to the scanning platform. The controlling unit is used for controlling movement of the scanning module according to the parameter recorded in the recording unit, so that the scanning module is moved through the position-calibrating structure to perform a position-calibrating operation. After the position-calibrating operation is completed, the scanning module is moved to the standby position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 25, 2010
    Publication date: February 9, 2012
    Applicant: TECO IMAGE SYSTEM CO., LTD.
    Inventor: Cheng-Yu Huang
  • Patent number: 8109651
    Abstract: A light projecting apparatus of a scanner module and a method for arranging the light sources thereof are provided. The light projecting module includes a substrate with a first end, a second end and a middle section. The first end and the second end are respectively positioned at both sides of the middle section. The light projecting module also includes multiple light emitting diodes (LEDs) positioned on the substrate. An arrangement spacing interval is formed between every two adjacent light emitting diodes; the arrangement spacing intervals are respectively decreased gradually from the middle section toward both the first end and the second end.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 2, 2008
    Date of Patent: February 7, 2012
    Assignee: Teco Image System Co., Ltd
    Inventor: San-Tang Chen
  • Publication number: 20120026557
    Abstract: A calibrating and positioning structure of a scanning apparatus is provided. The scanning apparatus includes a scanning platform and a scanning window. The scanning window has a wide edge. The calibrating and positioning structure includes a calibrating part and at least one positioning part. The calibrating part is disposed on the scanning platform, and aligned with the wide edge of the scanning window. The at least one positioning part is partially overlapped with the calibrating part, wherein the positioning part is not aligned with the wide edge of the scanning window.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 25, 2010
    Publication date: February 2, 2012
    Applicant: TECO IMAGE SYSTEM CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Te-Chen Peng, Li-Ju Huang
  • Patent number: 8056807
    Abstract: A light projecting apparatus of a scanner module, including: a substrate, a plurality of light emitting diodes (LEDs), positioned on the substrate and adapted to generate a plurality of incident beams; a diffusion plate, corresponding to the plurality of LEDs, adapted to receive the plurality of incident beams and diffuse the plurality of incident beams uniformly over a scanned object and including: a first plane, receiving the plurality of incident beams; two end faces; connected to the two ends of the first plane in a transverse direction; and a second plane, the two ends thereof being respectively connected to the two end faces, adapted to diffuse the plurality of incident beams uniformly over the scanned object and including: a plurality of second transverse concave portions, adapted to diffuse the plurality of incident beams; and a plurality of second transverse convex portions, adapted to gather the plurality of incident beams, where the plurality of second transverse convex portions and the plurality o
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 16, 2009
    Date of Patent: November 15, 2011
    Assignee: Teco Image System Co., Ltd
    Inventors: Hsin-Pao Lo, San-Tang Chen