18455389. IMAGE READING APPARATUS, METHOD FOR CONTROLLING THE SAME, AND STORAGE MEDIUM simplified abstract (CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHA)
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IMAGE READING APPARATUS, METHOD FOR CONTROLLING THE SAME, AND STORAGE MEDIUM
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TSUYOSHI Yoshida of Kanagawa (JP)
IMAGE READING APPARATUS, METHOD FOR CONTROLLING THE SAME, AND STORAGE MEDIUM - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18455389 titled 'IMAGE READING APPARATUS, METHOD FOR CONTROLLING THE SAME, AND STORAGE MEDIUM
Simplified Explanation
The patent application describes an image reading apparatus that includes an image sensor, a drive mechanism for moving the image sensor in two opposite directions, a reference plate, and a control unit for executing different reading methods.
- The apparatus can detect a first reference position by moving the image sensor in one direction and reading the reference plate.
- It can then read a document by moving the image sensor in the same direction.
- It can also detect a second reference position by moving the image sensor in the opposite direction and reading the reference plate.
- Finally, it can read a document by moving the image sensor in the second direction.
Potential applications of this technology:
- Document scanning and digitization
- Image processing and analysis
- Quality control in printing and imaging industries
Problems solved by this technology:
- Accurate positioning and alignment of documents for scanning
- Efficient reading of documents with different orientations
- Consistent image quality and resolution
Benefits of this technology:
- Improved efficiency in document scanning processes
- Enhanced accuracy in document digitization
- Versatile functionality for various document sizes and types
Original Abstract Submitted
An image reading apparatus, includes an image sensor, a drive mechanism configured to cause the image sensor to move in a first direction and a second direction opposite to the first direction, a reference plate, and a control unit configured to execute a first reading method of detecting a first reference position by driving the image sensor in the first direction and reading the reference plate, thereafter reading a document by driving the image sensor in the first direction, and a second reading method of detecting a second reference position by driving the image sensor in the second direction and reading the reference plate, and thereafter reading a document by driving the image sensor in the second direction.
