Abstract: A handheld mobile communications device comprising: a support structure; radio signal processing circuitry positioned on the support structure and configured to receive and transmit radio signals; and a receptacle for receiving a detachable printing mechanism, the receptacle including: an interface for configuration: enable connection of the printing mechanism to the image processing circuitry, thereby enabling images processed by the image processing circuitry to be printed by the printing mechanism when it is operatively positioned within the receptacle; and enable authentication of the detachable printing mechanism.

Abstract: Document processing systems are provided that are capable of facilitating scanning of one or more documents via multiple scanners. In this regard, a preferred document processing system includes a document assembly system. The document assembly system is configured to electrically communicate with a first scanner, which may be assigned to a first group of scanners, and a second scanner, which may be assigned to a second group of scanners. The scanners provide scan information to the document assembly system. The document assembly system is configured to correlate the scan information received from the first scanner with the scan information received from the second scanner. Computer readable media and methods also are provided.

Abstract: An image reading apparatus includes a line CCD which reads an original image placed on a glass original table which is illuminated by a light source, and an analog signal processor circuit which adjusts the signal level of the resulting signals, and a unit which sets numeric data which depends on the transmittancy of the glass original table. The analog signal processor circuit controls the amount of adjusting the signal level based on the set numeric data.

Abstract: First and second reading modules read first and second signals in the main scanning direction of the image of a document. The scanning module includes a carriage for relatively moving the first and second reading modules and the image of the document in a sub-scanning direction to make the modules scan the image. A scanning-control-condition selecting module selects scanning control conditions of the scanning module in accordance with a plurality of read magnifications preset as read magnifications of the document by the first and second reading modules. A first setting module sets the scanning control conditions to a plurality of control conditions in accordance with the read magnification of the first reading module. A second setting module sets the scanning control conditions to a plurality of control conditions in accordance with the read magnification of the second reading module.

Abstract: A method of eliminating strobing in successive scan lines of an image includes determining a nominal scan line time and an associated scan line integration time for the image sensor. A nominal illumination light source output period is determined for the illumination source. In order to ensure that the scan line integration time is equivalent to an integer number of illumination source light output periods, at least one of the nominal scan line integration time and the nominal illumination source light output period is adjusted. A clock signal, derived from the pixel clock, drives both the frequency circuitry of the lamp drive circuit and the integration time of the image sensor. The present method provides a reliable means for eliminating lamp strobing independent of the relative phasing of the lamp oscillation phase with respect to the start of each scan line integration.

Abstract: This scanner head includes a case member (300b) having a first side wall (300f) and a second side wall (300y), an electric circuit board (105) placed inside the case member (300b), a terminal board (309) including a terminal to be connected to the main apparatus and placed outside the first side wall (300f), a wiring unit (305) for connecting the electric circuit board (105) and the terminal board (309) through a slit opening (300c) formed in the first side wall (300f), and a shield plate (102). This shield plate (102) couples the first side wall (300f) and the second side wall (300y).

Abstract: The present invention provides an image scanning module including a first unit, a second unit, and a third unit. The first unit having a light source is used for retrieving a first image. The second unit is used for generating a second image by focusing the first image. The third unit is used for generating an electric signal responsive to the second image. The first unit, the second unit, and the third unit are modules discrete from each other.

Abstract: To control the potential distribution generated in a well at the time of amplification and reduce a shading in a solid-state imaging device of amplification type, the amplification type solid-state imaging device of the present invention comprises a plurality of picture elements each including photoelectric conversion elements formed in a second conductivity type common well inside a first conductivity type substrate, wherein a plurality of well contacts are disposed inside a picture element array area.

Abstract: A method of effacing zipper image, applicable to scan a document by a scanner with a stagger charge-coupled device. The nth (n is a positive integer) pixel obtained by scan on a scan line at which the zipper image is produced is subtracted by the (n+1)th pixel obtained by scan on the scan line. The absolute value of the result is then compared to a critical value. If the result is smaller than the critical value, the nth pixel is the nth pixel modified as the nth pixel after process.

Abstract: An autofeeder and media object digitization system. A receptacle for media objects is coupled to align a first wall with a clip to hold the media object. A suction device forming part of the first wall sucks a media object against a suction plate. The suction plate then moves the media object into engagement with the clip. The clip is driven to move the media object past a scanning window. A release lever or the clip is triggered to release the media object after it has passed the scanning window.

Abstract: A method of determining the location of an optical feature in an image projection system, the method comprising: 1) projecting a first image of the feature onto a detector with a lens in a first position; 2) sensing, with the detector, the position of the first image of the feature; 3) projecting a second image of the feature onto a detector with a lens in a second position laterally spaced from the first position; 4) sensing, with the detector, the position of the second image of the feature; and 5) deducing the location of the defect from the difference between the positions sensed in steps 2) and 4).

Abstract: A mobile phone device having an image sensor adapted to sense images, a mobile phone processor adapted to transmit sensed images and to receive received images and a printer processor adapted to instruct a printer assembly inside the mobile phone device to print sensed and received images. The mobile phone device also has a print media inlet adapted to receive print media from a print media supply external to the mobile phone device.

Abstract: A handheld mobile image-sensing device comprising: a support structure; an image sensor positioned on the support structure for sensing an image; a display positioned on the support structure and operatively connected to the image sensor for displaying the image sensed by the image sensor, the display being moveable between first and second positions, wherein in the first position, the image sensor and the display are simultaneously visible to a user, and in the second position, the image sensor and the display are not simultaneously visible to a user; a printing mechanism positioned on the support structure and operatively connected to the image sensor to print the image sensed by the image sensor; and a remote transmission arrangement positioned on the support structure and operatively connected to the image sensor to transmit data representing the image.

Abstract: A scanner with an output port connected to a printer or a storage device. The scanner includes a casing, a scanning module installed inside the casing for scanning a document and generating corresponding image data, a control unit installed in the casing for controlling the operations of the scanner, and an output port electrically connected to the control unit for connecting to an external printer or a portable storage device. When the scanning module finishes scanning a document, the control unit transmits the image data of the document to the storage device or to the printer for printing according to the type of device connected to the output port.

Abstract: An image reading apparatus comprises an original mounting table, a scanning means for scanning an original mounted on the original mounting table, a carriage for mounting the scanning means thereon, a cable for transmitting a moving force to the carriage, and a guide member for guiding the carriage in the movement direction thereof. The carriage is biased in a rotating direction centering about an axis perpendicular to the original mounting table by the tension of the cable.

Abstract: Optical image reading equipment is disclosed, whereby a background color of a document can be changed depending on a processing of the acquired image. The equipment is provided with an illuminating member (32) for illuminating a document, a reading portion (30) for reading reflected light of the document, and a backing member provided at least in the reading position of the document. The backing member is disposed on the opposite side to the reading portion across the document. The backing member is configured by a member which produces background color outside the document changeable by means of electric control. Thus an image suitable for a successive processing can be output.

Abstract: The present invention provides a scanner including a housing defining two mounting holes. An elastic rib is located beside each of the two mounting holes to provide a retaining action. A paper cover is pivotally mounted on the housing and has two locking hooks. Each locking hook is mounted in a respective mounting hole of the housing. Thus, the height of the paper cover can be adjusted according to the variation of depth of the locking hook in the mounting hole. In addition, the locking hook is retained by the elastic rib and the catch plate of the mounting hole, such that the paper cover cannot be removed easily, thereby preventing the paper cover from being lost.

Abstract: A handheld mobile image-sensing device comprising: a support structure; an image sensor positioned on the support structure for sensing an image; a display positioned on the support structure and operatively connected to the image sensor for displaying the image sensed by the image sensor; a printing mechanism positioned on the support structure and operatively connected to the image sensor to print the image sensed by the image sensor; a capping mechanism operable to selectively cap a printhead of the printing mechanism when the printing mechanism is not printing; and a remote transmission arrangement positioned on the support structure and operatively connected to the image sensor to transmit data representing the image.

Abstract: There is provided an image inputting apparatus which allows various processing while minimizing originals to be reset in an original feeder. The image inputting apparatus is provided with a scan processing command for operating only an image reading section and a feed processing command for operating only an original feeder section with respect to an external control unit such as a computer. When the external control unit issues the feed processing command, an image input control section of the image inputting apparatus receiving the command recognizes that the command is a command for controlling the original feeder section and instructs an original feeder monitoring control section to feed the original. Receiving the instruction, the original feeder monitoring control section controls the original feeder section to feed one original onto a platen.

Abstract: An image input scanner includes a linear array of photosensors to record images, such as in a digital copier or facsimile. A subset of the photosensors can be selected, depending on a particular situation, for recording images, while other photosensors are deselected. In this way, recording of “blank” image data, such as would be caused when photosensors in the array are not exposed to a sheet passing relative to the array, is avoided. In one embodiment, the array includes a plurality of local clock drivers, each clock driver controlling image data readout from a subset of photosensors. When a subset of photosensors are selected for a given situation, only the clock drivers associated with the selected photosensors are activated.