18272604. IMAGE READING DEVICE simplified abstract (Mitsubishi Electric Corporation)
Contents
- 1 IMAGE READING DEVICE
- 1.1 Organization Name
- 1.2 Inventor(s)
- 1.3 IMAGE READING DEVICE - A simplified explanation of the abstract
- 1.4 Simplified Explanation
- 1.5 Potential Applications
- 1.6 Problems Solved
- 1.7 Benefits
- 1.8 Potential Commercial Applications
- 1.9 Possible Prior Art
- 1.10 Unanswered Questions
- 1.11 Original Abstract Submitted
IMAGE READING DEVICE
Organization Name
Mitsubishi Electric Corporation
Inventor(s)
Shigeru Takushima of Tokyo (JP)
IMAGE READING DEVICE - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18272604 titled 'IMAGE READING DEVICE
Simplified Explanation
The patent application describes an image reading device with multiple glass members, condensing lenses, light blocking members, and a sensor unit for capturing images.
- The device includes multiple condensing lenses on a glass member to focus light onto a sensor.
- Light blocking members with openings are used to control the amount of light reaching the sensor.
- The sensor unit consists of a sensor substrate with light receiving pixels arranged in a specific pattern to capture images effectively.
Potential Applications
The technology described in the patent application could be used in:
- Document scanners
- Medical imaging devices
- Surveillance cameras
Problems Solved
The device addresses issues related to:
- Light control for accurate image capture
- Efficient focusing of light onto the sensor
Benefits
The benefits of this technology include:
- Improved image quality
- Enhanced accuracy in image capture
- Versatile applications in various industries
Potential Commercial Applications
The technology could be applied in:
- Manufacturing of imaging devices
- Integration into existing camera systems
- Development of specialized imaging equipment
Possible Prior Art
One possible prior art for this technology could be the use of similar light blocking and lens systems in digital cameras or medical imaging devices.
Unanswered Questions
1. How does the device handle different lighting conditions for image capture? 2. Are there any limitations to the size or resolution of images that can be captured using this technology?
Original Abstract Submitted
An image reading device () includes a first glass member (), a plurality of condensing lenses () provided on a first surface () of the first glass member (), a first light blocking member () having a plurality of first openings () respectively corresponding to the plurality of condensing lenses (), a second glass member () having a third surface () in superimposition with the first light blocking member (), a second light blocking member () having a plurality of second openings () respectively corresponding to the plurality of first openings (), a third glass member () having a fifth surface () in superimposition with the second light blocking member (), a third light blocking member () having a plurality of third openings () respectively corresponding to the plurality of second openings (), and a sensor unit () having a sensor substrate () and a plurality of light receiving pixels () arrayed in a predetermined array direction on the sensor substrate () and respectively corresponding to the plurality of third openings ().
