Abstract: A cradle apparatus includes a built-in scanning module, and is used for mounting a portable electronic device. The cradle apparatus includes a housing and a scanning module. The housing has an accommodating slot with a connector therein and a transparent scanning region on the bottom thereof, below which the scanning module is placed. When a portable electronic device is connected to the connector of the cradle apparatus, the portable electronic device can control the scanning module to scan a document placed atop the transparent scanning region.

Abstract: A positioning structure for a scanning article, applied in a scanning apparatus. The positioning structure has a hollow shell, at least one flexible and a positioning module. The hollow shell is disposed on a scanning platform and has at least one opening and projected portion formed thereon. The flexible element is used to prevent foreign objects or light from falling into the hollow shell. The positioning module is assembled with the hollow shell. Users can put the scanning article into the hollow shell through the opening, and then the scanning article is accurately positioned in a predetermined position for scanning by the positioning module.

Abstract: A pen-type input apparatus for inputting data into a processing device is provided. The pen-type input apparatus includes a micro-controller, a direction-sensing module, a first button, and a second button. The direction-sensing module is coupled to the micro-controller to provide a first direction data. The first button is coupled to the micro-controller to provide a first command. The second button is coupled to the micro-controller to provide a second command. The micro-controller is used to process the first direction data and output a second direction data.