Abstract: The present invention discloses a video/audio module applied to a computer system. The video/audio module includes a circuit board, at least one analog microphone unit, and at least one analog-to-digital converter. The analog microphone unit and the analog-to-digital converter are electrically connected and fixed to the circuit board. The analog microphone unit captures an audio signal from ambient air and converts it to an analog audio signal. The analog-to-digital converter receives the analog audio signal and transforms the analog audio signal into a digital audio signal. Because of the analog-to-digital converter, a digital microphone unit can be replaced by the analog microphone unit, thereby reducing the production cost of the video/audio module.

Abstract: An image/audio data sensing module incorporated in a case of an electronic apparatus. The image/audio data sensing module comprises: at least one image sensor, for sensing an image datum; a plurality of audio sensors, for sensing at least one audio datum; a processor, for processing the image datum and the audio datum according to a control instruction set to generate a processed image data stream and at least one processed audio data stream, and combining the processed image data stream and the processed audio data stream to generate an output data stream following a transceiver interface standard; a transceiver interface, for receiving the control instruction set and transmitting the output data stream via a multiplexing process; and a circuit board, wherein the image sensor, the audio sensors and the transceiver interface are coupled to the circuit board, and the processor is provided on the circuit board.

Abstract: A double-side image scanner module suitable for scanning a document having a first side and an opposing second side, having a paper feeder and an image extraction apparatus. The paper feeder has a paper-feeding through-channel through which document is transmitted. The paper-feeding through-channel is divided into a first-side scanning region for scanning the first side of the document, a second-side scanning region, aligned with the first-side scanning region for scan the second side of the document, and a paper-turning region between the first-side scanning region and the second-side scanning region, through which the document is turned up side down. A plurality of document transmission members is installed along the paper-feeding through-channel for transmitting the document. The image extraction apparatus is aligned with both the first- and second-side scanning regions to extract images of the first and second sides of the document through the first- and second-side scanning regions, respectively.

Abstract: A correction scheme derives correction parameters from an interval between image data in a negative film. In one embodiment, a scanner uses the correction parameters to correct image data scanning.

Abstract: A scanner including at least a casing, a scanning platform, a carriage and a lateral reversing device is provided. The scanning platform is installed on the covering panel of the casing and is used to accommodate at least one document. The carriage is movably installed in the casing and will transmit a scan-finished signal after having scanned the front side of a document. The lateral reversing device, which is installed at a lateral side of the scanning platform, is equipped with a control unit and is used to turn the document over for the reverse side of the document to be scanned after the control unit has received the scan-finished signal.

Abstract: A method of automatically detecting a test result of a probe zone of a test strip Is provided. In one embodiment, he method comprises capturing an image of a bar code and an image of at least one test strip from a scanning object, determining a setting value for the at least one test strip based, at least in part, on said captured image of said bar code, determining a color response of the at least one test strip, based at least in part on the captured image of said at least one test strip, and determining a test result for the at least one test strip, based at least in part on the determined color response and the determined setting value.

Abstract: An image correction method is provided. First, scan an all-white document and form a scanned image including a plurality of image pixels with each of them having a gray level value. Next, gather these gray level values statistically such that each of them has an image pixel quantity. Then the maximum gray level value and the minimum gray level value are selected and a middle gray level value is obtained accordingly. Following that, determine whether the reference gray level value is greater or smaller than the middle gray level value according to the document, select the gray level values from within the interval of (the reference gray level value ± a gray level value), and weight average the selected gray level values according to these selected gray level values and their corresponding image pixel quantities to obtain a corrected gray level value.

Abstract: An image correction method is provided. First, scan an all-white document and form a scanned image including a plurality of image pixels with each of them having a gray level value. Next, gather these gray level values statistically such that each of them has an image pixel quantity. Then the maximum gray level value and the minimum gray level value are selected and a middle gray level value is obtained accordingly. Following that, determine whether the reference gray level value is greater or smaller than the middle gray level value according to the document, select the gray level values from within the interval of (the reference gray level value±a gray level value), and weight average the selected gray level values according to these selected gray level values and their corresponding image pixel quantities to obtain a corrected gray level value.

Abstract: Embodiments of a method and/or apparatus for automatically detecting a test result of a probe zone of a test strip are provided.

Abstract: A method of automatically detecting a test result of a probe zone of a test strip is provided. The present method scans a scanning object including a bar code and a plurality of test strips to read the bar code pattern and the images of the test strips. Decoding the bar code pattern to obtain the information of types of the test strips, and thereby a plurality of mapping tables of setting values versus positions of target lines of one of the test strips. Each of the test strips corresponds to one of the mapping tables based on the type of the test strip. Each of the setting values of the mapping table corresponds to one target line of the test strip. Calculating a color response of one target line of the test strip based on the image of the test strip, and comparing the color response with the setting value from the mapping table corresponding thereto.

Abstract: An optical scanner equipped with plug-in calibration film, which the optical scanner provides light incident upon a transmission-typed document and catches the image signals of the transmission-typed document by an optical chassis. The optical scanner equipped with plug-in calibration film includes a scanning zone and at least one attachment. The scanning zone is capable of providing for placing the transmission-typed document. The attachment is capable of providing a calibration film for enabling the optical chassis to retrieve the image signals so as to improve the image brightness.

Abstract: A structurally integrated and simplified card reader includes a data I/O interface, via which data are input or output to or from the card reader; a managing system for controlling and managing data input/output to/from the card reader; at least one data reading device adapted to connect to at least one type of memory device for controlling access of data input/output to/from the memory device; and at least one data-sharing control device for providing a path for accessing data input/output to/from the memory device. When the data I/O interface is connected to a computer system, and the memory device is connected to the data reading device and the data-sharing control device, the managing system and the computer system cooperate to detect and control data input/output to/from the memory device via the path provided by the data-sharing control device.

Abstract: A method of automatically detecting a test result of a probe zone of a test strip is provided. The present method scans a scanning object including a bar code and a plurality of test strips to read the bar code pattern and the images of the test strips. Decoding the bar code pattern to obtain the information of types of the test strips, and thereby a plurality of mapping tables of setting values versus positions of target lines of one of the test strips. Each of the test strips corresponds to one of the mapping tables based on the type of the test strip. Each of the setting values of the mapping table corresponds to one target line of the test strip. Calculating a color response of one target line of the test strip based on the image of the test strip, and comparing the color response with the setting value from the mapping table corresponding thereto.

Abstract: A holder for variable-sized image recording mediums is provided. The holder includes a first outer frame member, a second outer frame member, a third outer frame member, a fourth outer frame member, at least one first rail and at least one second rail. The first outer frame member is symmetrical to the second outer frame member, and each of which has a groove formed in one side thereof along a longitudinal dimension and opposite to each other. The third outer frame member is symmetrical to the fourth outer frame member, and each of which has a groove formed in one side thereof along a longitudinal dimension and opposite to each other. The horizontal level of the groove of the first outer frame member is different from that of the groove of the third outer frame member. The first rail and second rail are positioned in the area enclosed by the outer frame members. The first rail is movably inserted in the grooves of the third and fourth outer frame members.

Abstract: A scanner and a scanning method having adjustable length of turn region are disclosed. The scanner comprises a first fixed element having an entry for a paper-in end; a U-turn element; and a second fixed element having an exit for a paper-out end. In addition, the scanner further comprises at least one first movable element located between the exit of the first fixed element and the entry of the U-turn element; and at least one second movable element located between the exit of the U-turn element and the entry of the second fixed element. Moreover, the scanning method comprises: firstly inputting the length of the document into the scanner; comparing the length of the document with the length of turn region; adjusting the length of turn region according to the comparison result; scanning the document.

Abstract: A user interface of an image capturing apparatus and an image processing method thereof are provided. The user interface of the present invention includes an image preview window, a first region for displaying image analysis results and a second region for displaying function buttons. The image preview window is used for displaying at least one preview image and serving for a user to select at least one preview image to perform a normal scan. The first region for displaying image analysis results is used for displaying an image analysis result under a normal scan for the selected preview image. The second region includes a plurality of function buttons for a user to select and execute desired functions.

Abstract: The invention, a method for correcting negative film image with negative film interval is mainly to place negative film data in a scanner for making a correction for the image data of negative film with aid of an appropriate software, wherein the software in the interior of computer will move the correction zone to the interval zone for reading and correcting data, such that an accurate and clear image can be obtained when the scanner is scanning.

Abstract: A scanner including at least a casing, a scanning platform, a carriage and a lateral reversing device is provided. The scanning platform is installed on the covering panel of the casing and is used to accommodate at least one document. The carriage is movably installed in the casing and will transmit a scan-finished signal after having scanned the front side of a document. The lateral reversing device, which is installed at a lateral side of the scanning platform, is equipped with a control unit and is used to turn the document over for the reverse side of the document to be scanned after the control unit has received the scan-finished signal.

Abstract: An image correction method is provided. First, scan an all-white document and form a scanned image including a plurality of image pixels with each of them having a gray level value. Next, gather these gray level values statistically such that each of them has an image pixel quantity. Then the maximum gray level value and the minimum gray level value are selected and a middle gray level value is obtained accordingly. Following that, determine whether the reference gray level value is greater or smaller than the middle gray level value according to the document, select the gray level values from within the interval of (the reference gray level value±a gray level value), and weight average the selected gray level values according to these selected gray level values and their corresponding image pixel quantities to obtain a corrected gray level value.

Abstract: A double-side image scanner module suitable for scanning a document having a first side and an opposing second side, having a paper feeder and an image extraction apparatus. The paper feeder has a paper-feeding through-channel through which document is transmitted. The paper-feeding through-channel is divided into a first-side scanning region for scanning the first side of the document, a second-side scanning region, aligned with the first-side scanning region for scan the second side of the document, and a paper-turning region between the first-side scanning region and the second-side scanning region, through which the document is turned up side down. A plurality of document transmission members is installed along the paper-feeding through-channel for transmitting the document. The image extraction apparatus is aligned with both the first- and second-side scanning regions to extract images of the first and second sides of the document through the first- and second-side scanning regions, respectively.