Patents by Inventor Yuan-Chang Jin

Yuan-Chang Jin has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Patent number: 5880858
    Abstract: A method of auto-cropping images appropriate for scanners is disclosed, that features use of the image-division method for carrying out auto-cropping. According to the method, the images of the objects after pre-scanning can be auto-cropped, and therefore do not require further manual operation. The interference due to the background color of the cover and other redundant images can also be reduced. Furthermore, the present invention is also appropriate for scanning positive and negative films, and films are disposed on frames can be scanned properly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 31, 1997
    Date of Patent: March 9, 1999
    Assignee: Mustek Systems Inc.
    Inventor: Yuan-Chang Jin