Abstract: An image reading device includes a document placing table, and a cover. The cover is rotatably attached to the document placing table, and includes a receptacle for a portable terminal with a camera, the receptacle being configured to hold the portable terminal so that the camera faces the document placing table.

Abstract: An image reading device includes a document placing table, and a cover. The cover is rotatably attached to the document placing table, and includes a receptacle for a portable terminal with a camera, the receptacle being configured to hold the portable terminal so that the camera faces the document placing table.

Abstract: An image reading device includes a document placing table, and a cover. The cover is rotatably attached to the document placing table, and includes a receptacle for a portable terminal with a camera, the receptacle being configured to hold the portable terminal so that the camera faces the document placing table.

Abstract: An image reading device includes a document placing table, and a cover. The cover is rotatably attached to the document placing table, and includes a receptacle for a portable terminal with a camera, the receptacle being configured to hold the portable terminal so that the camera faces the document placing table.

Abstract: An image processing apparatus includes an image data acquiring section configured to acquire image data of an image; a partial image acquiring section configured to acquire a plurality of partial images from each of a plurality of areas contained within the image on a basis of the image data acquired by the image data acquiring section; and a layout determination section configured to determine a layout by arranging a plurality of the partial images acquired by the partial image acquiring section.

Abstract: In accordance with an embodiment, an image processing apparatus comprises an image data acquiring section configured to acquire image data of an image; a partial image acquiring section configured to acquire a plurality of partial images from each of a plurality of areas contained within the image on a basis of the image data acquired by the image data acquiring section; and a layout determination section configured to determine a layout by arranging a plurality of the partial images acquired by the partial image acquiring section.

Abstract: In accordance with an embodiment, a character recognition apparatus comprises a decolorization control section configured to carry out a decolorization processing for a sheet; an image reading control section configured to carry out an image reading processing for the sheet to which the decolorization processing is carried out; and a character recognition processing section configured to carry out a character recognition processing for a decolorized image read through the reading processing after the decolorization processing is carried out or for a generated image generated according to the decolorized image.

Abstract: In accordance with an embodiment, a character recognition apparatus comprises a decolorization control section configured to carry out a decolorization processing for a sheet; an image reading control section configured to carry out an image reading processing for the sheet to which the decolorization processing is carried out; and a character recognition processing section configured to carry out a character recognition processing for a decolorized image read through the reading processing after the decolorization processing is carried out or for a generated image generated according to the decolorized image.

Abstract: A POS terminal apparatus according to an embodiment includes an interface and a control unit. The interface receives image data obtained by picking up an image of a commodity and a hand that is gripping the commodity. The control unit extracts a feature value of an object image present in the image data, compares the feature value and a feature value of the hand registered beforehand, and, if the feature values are not similar, compares the feature value of the object image and feature values of a plurality of commodities registered beforehand.

Abstract: A technique that can stably realize highly accurate image adjustment processing regardless of deterioration in an image forming characteristic and the like is provided. An image forming apparatus that forms, on an image formation medium, a gradation pattern formed as an image of density changing according to a gradation step, and performs predetermined image adjustment processing on the basis of a print state of the gradation pattern formed on the image formation medium, the image forming apparatus comprising a fluctuation-information acquiring unit configured to acquire information on a degree of fluctuation in a predetermined characteristic affecting an image quality of an output image; and a control unit configured to form, on the image formation medium, a gradation pattern in which a density changing amount is changed according to the gradation step on the basis of the information acquired by the fluctuation-information acquiring unit.

Abstract: A technique that can stably realize highly accurate image adjustment processing even when unexpected toner density unevenness occurs on an identical sheet because of fluctuation in an image formation characteristic and the like is provided.

Abstract: A technique that can stably realize highly accurate image adjustment processing regardless of deterioration in an image forming characteristic and the like is provided. An image forming apparatus that forms, on an image formation medium, a gradation pattern formed as an image of density changing according to a gradation step, and performs predetermined image adjustment processing on the basis of a print state of the gradation pattern formed on the image formation medium, the image forming apparatus comprising a fluctuation-information acquiring unit configured to acquire information on a degree of fluctuation in a predetermined characteristic affecting an image quality of an output image; and a control unit configured to form, on the image formation medium, a gradation pattern in which a density changing amount is changed according to the gradation step on the basis of the information acquired by the fluctuation-information acquiring unit.

Abstract: An image forming apparatus that forms a gradation pattern on a sheet and performs predetermined image adjustment processing on the basis of a print state of the gradation pattern formed includes a fluctuation-information acquiring unit configured to acquire information on a degree of fluctuation in a predetermined characteristic affecting an image quality of an output image and a control unit configured to form, on the sheet, a gradation pattern in which pattern intervals of respective density regions are set on the basis of the information acquired by the fluctuation-information acquiring unit.

Abstract: A technique that can stably realize highly accurate image adjustment processing regardless of deterioration in an image forming characteristic and the like is provided. An image forming apparatus that forms a gradation pattern on a sheet and performs predetermined image adjustment processing on the basis of a print state of the gradation pattern formed includes a fluctuation-information acquiring unit configured to acquire information on a degree of fluctuation in a predetermined characteristic affecting an image quality of an output image and a control unit configured to form, on the sheet, a gradation pattern in which pattern intervals of respective density regions are set on the basis of the information acquired by the fluctuation-information acquiring unit.

Abstract: A technique that can stably realize highly accurate image adjustment processing even when unexpected toner density unevenness occurs on an identical sheet because of fluctuation in an image formation characteristic and the like is provided.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for reproducing a color copy of an original color image includes receiving an indication of a selected color having a first RGB value from a plurality of colors, generating a color sample pattern including the selected color having the first RGB value, the color sample pattern including colors with RGB values adjacent to the first RGB value, and receiving an indication of another selected color having a second RGB value corresponding to a color selected from the color sample pattern. An original image is scanned, the scanned original image comprising a plurality of pixels, each pixel having a corresponding RGB value. Identified pixels of the scanned original image whose RGB value matches the first RGB value are converted to the second RGB value. The original image is reproduced based on the scanned original image and the converted pixels.

Abstract: To adjust a color tone such as hue and chroma of a single color image of optional two colors (for each color component), and to provide a favorite 2-color copy image close to the user's demand, there is provided as an embodiment an image processing apparatus having a color conversion unit which converts input image data to a predetermined color space, and a color adjustment unit which adjusts an output color based on the result of determination by a color judgment unit to determine a position in the coordinates of a converting color space to be assigned to a noticed pixel converted by the color conversion unit, and an image processing method.

Abstract: An image forming apparatus of the present invention includes a reading unit, a making detecting unit, a determining unit, and an electronic-document generating unit. The reading unit reads at least one original document and generates original image data. The marking detecting unit detects a specific marking attached to the original document. The marking indicates that an electronic document of the original document has already been generated. The determining unit determines whether generation of the electronic document is enabled or disabled in accordance with the presence/absence or content of the detected marking. When the determining unit determines that the generation of the electronic document is disabled, the electronic-document generating unit does not generate the electronic document. When the determining unit determines that the generation of the electronic document is enabled, the electronic-document generates the electronic document in accordance with the original image data.

Abstract: The present invention provides an image forming apparatus includes a scanner unit which scans a plurality of photographic images and which outputs image information upon receiving instruction of automatic edit processing, an extracting unit which extracts a position and a size of each of the plurality of photographic images, an image editing unit which outputs an edit image, in which the plurality of photographic images are laid out within a predetermined layout, on the basis of the position and the size of each of the plurality of photographic images, and a printer unit which prints the edit image on an image forming medium. According to the present invention, scanning a plurality of photographs at the same time allows a photograph album to be automatically printed out.

Abstract: An image forming device and method is provided, the device including a scanner configured to scan an image pattern, and a processor. The processor is configured to color scan the image pattern in a first direction and monochrome scan the image pattern in a second direction different from the first direction. The processor calculates a color gamma correction pattern based on the color scan of the image pattern, and calculates a monochrome gamma correction pattern based on the monochrome scan of the image pattern. The processor adjusts the scanner based on the calculated color and monochrome gamma correction patterns for the image pattern.