CN1312622C

CN1312622C - Image reader for continuously reading image

Info

Publication number: CN1312622C
Application number: CNB011030984A
Authority: CN
Inventors: 翁央士
Original assignee: Avision Inc
Current assignee: Avision Inc
Priority date: 2001-02-06
Filing date: 2001-02-06
Publication date: 2007-04-25
Anticipated expiration: 2021-02-06
Also published as: CN1368704A

Abstract

The present invention relates to an image reader which can continuously read images. The present invention comprises a continuous read control switch and a control unit, wherein the continuous read control switch can be used for receiving a continuous read command input by users and outputting a control signal, so the image reader can do continuous read and output operation; the control unit is used for controlling the image reader and receiving the control signal for processing the continuous read and output operation of the image reader; when a large amount of files need to be copied or read, the image reader saves the operation of repeating keystroke of the users, and increases the use inconvenience.

Description

But the image read-out of continuously reading image

The present invention relates to a kind of image read-out, but particularly relate to a kind of image read-out of continuously reading image.

From before typography scanner or photoprinter till now, the propagation of information can be described as more and more convenient and quick.And if when having a large amount of files to scan or to duplicate, modern science and technology does not need the user manually to change pending file, the user only need place an automatic document feeder with many files, and scanner or photoprinter can be done this continuous scanning automatically or xerox action.

But owing to the scanner with automatic document feeder is quite expensive, for the user that scanning heap file demand is just arranged once in a while, buying the scanner with automatic document feeder is quite to expend cost.Moreover, if during the content that the user need be scanned or photogravure a book, unless this book is disassembled, otherwise can't utilize the function of automatic document feeder.In order to keep the integrality of former book, the user have to by " beginning " or "start" button, make scanner or photoprinter begin to read with after the manual page turning again; And whenever turned over one page, button is once more again for the user.Because constantly repeatedly press the action of " beginning " or "start" button in the use, caused sizable inconvenience.

For example, as user during at one 2000 pages big dictionary of scanning, the user must utilize the instruction of mouse or keyboard input scan after page turning, just scan.Repeat like this to use very inconvenience under 2000 times the situation.

But the object of the present invention is to provide a kind of image read-out of continuously reading image, they are when scanning document or books, as long as change by the time the file or the number of pages of scanning, this image read-out can begin to read and output image signal, make the user need not over and over again can to read continuously by the button of " beginning " or " startup ", it reduces the user and heavily covers action, has increased the convenience that uses.

The object of the present invention is achieved like this, but promptly provide a kind of image read-out of continuously reading image, in order to read a pending file continuously and to export a plurality of picture signals, this image read-out comprises: one reads gauge tap continuously, in order to receive a continuous reading command, and export a control signal, to control reading continuously and output action of this image read-out; One control module in order to controlling this image read-out, and receives this control signal to handle reading continuously and output action of this image read-out; And a time adjuster, in order to set the time interval of double reading images.

The present invention also provides a kind of continuous read control device, in order to be coupled to an image read-out and to control reading continuously and output action of this image read-out, this continuous read control device comprises: one reads gauge tap continuously, in order to receive a continuous reading command, and export one and control signal to this image read-out, to control reading continuously and output action of this image read-out.

In addition, but the image read-out of continuously reading image of the present invention also can comprise a time adjuster, and this time adjuster is available for users to set the time interval of double reading images.

Below in conjunction with accompanying drawing, describe embodiments of the invention in detail, wherein:

But Fig. 1 is the scanner synoptic diagram of the continuously reading image of a preferred embodiment of the present invention;

Fig. 2 is the calcspar that is connected of the scanner of the present invention's one continuous read control device and Fig. 1.

In this preferred embodiment, but the image read-out of continuously reading image of the present invention is to be that example is done explanation with the one scan device, but application of the present invention is not limited in this.Please refer to Fig. 1, but it illustrates the synoptic diagram according to the scanner of the continuously reading image of a preferred embodiment of the present invention.This scanner 101 has and reads a pending file continuously, and exports the function of a plurality of picture signals.Pending file includes multipage data to be scanned, and this pending file particularly for example binds into book form, can't use the file of automatic sheet feeder, as books 121.

In Fig. 1, scanner 101 includes one and reads a gauge tap 103 and a control module 104 continuously.Reading gauge tap 103 continuously is in order to the reception continuous reading command that the user imported, and exports a control signal, makes scanner 101 enter the state that reads continuously.This control signal is reading continuously and output action in order to gated sweep device 101.Wherein, reading gauge tap 103 continuously can be a contact or contactless button, and the user imports above-mentioned continuous reading command to press the mode that reads gauge tap 103 continuously.In addition, control module 104 is in order to gated sweep device 101, and receives and read control signal that gauge tap 103 sent reads pending file and output image signal continuously with driven sweep device 101 action continuously.

And above-mentioned reading continuously with output action is meant, when the user has been scanned certain one page in the pending file, and will scan following one page of pending file the time, be ready for following one page of pending file the user after, do not need " beginning " or " startup " button of user's operation with traditional, scanner 101 can begin scanning.For example when the user wanted to scan the content of books 121, the user placed books 121 on the platform 123 of scanner 101 earlier.Then, the user triggers and reads gauge tap 103 continuously and make scanner 101 enter the state that reads continuously, and begins scanning.After intact this page or leaf to be scanned and user translated into down one page again, scanner 101 can begin reading images again and scan output image signal.So can save the user whenever translates into down one page and must be more heavily covers action by once traditional single sweep operation button.

In the adjacent time interval of reading file for twice, scanner 101 is waited for a Preset Time, to allow the user have the enough time that books 121 are translated into down one page, begins continuous sweep again at scanner 101.And scanner 101 also can comprise a time adjuster 105.Time adjusting device 105 usefulness are set time interval of double reading images for the user, and the user can set the time of turning over book or preparing next pending file according to actual situation.And time adjusting device 105 can have an accelerator key and a deceleration key, or one adjusts knob.This accelerator key and deceleration key or adjustment knob shorten and the increase time interval in order to set respectively, with the person's of being used action.

In addition, scanner 101 also can comprise a sensor 107.Sensor 107 can be installed in platform 123 belows, and whether has translated into next page or leaf to be scanned in order to the detecting user.If page turning and user without any action, sensor 107 is promptly exported one and is read signal to control module 104 in one section Preset Time (for example 2～5 seconds), make scanner 101 begin scanning.

Scanner 101 can comprise that also a sound receives controller 111.After the user translates into down one page, the voice signal that the user can send.And behind sound reception controller 111 these voice signals of reception, i.e. output is read signal to control module 104, begins to read action with gated sweep device 101.In addition, scanner 101 can comprise a foot controller 109, use can ride mode for the user and utilize foot controller 109 to read signal to control module 104 to export one, and beginning continuous sweep.

In addition, scanner 101 also can comprise one-period indicator 106, finishes in order to notify this page or leaf of user to scan, can carry out the page turning action.And this period indicator 106 can be a sound indicator, optical indicator or acousto-optic indicator, reminds the user with sound or light respectively.

Shown in Fig. 1, read continuous read control devices such as gauge tap 103, time adjusting device 105, period indicator 106, sensor 107, foot controller 109 and sound reception controller 111 continuously and be installed on the scanner 101, but the present invention is not as limit.Please refer to Fig. 2.As shown in Figure 2, continuously read control device 201 is external in scanner 101, and in order to gated sweep device 101 read action continuously, so design also belongs to one of application of the present invention.And continuously read control device 201 can be one to read gauge tap, time adjusting device, period indicator, sensor, foot controller or sound continuously and receive controller.

In this foregoing description, be to be that example is done explanation, but the present invention is not as limit with scanner 101.Any image read-out can utilize spirit of the present invention to be designed, and also belongs to application of the present invention.Wherein, image read-out is to can be a photoprinter or facsimile recorder.

The advantage of apparatus of the present invention is, when the user wants scanning document or books, only needs to change to file or page turning to be read, and image read-out of the present invention can begin to read and output image signal.Utilize the present invention can allow the user need not over and over again button by " beginning " or " startup ", the action that can read continuously reduces the action that the user repeats, and increases the convenience on using.For example, if the user be need scan 2000 pages big dictionary the time, as long as he do once set after, other actions are as long as continue page turning, for the big situation of scanning amount, are undoubtedly one and benefit greatly.Moreover, when the user needed to scan 50 file occasionally, he did not need to buy expensive automatic file feeder, only need be with scanner of the present invention, or the continuous sweep read control device that the present invention can provide is installed, can making in a small amount, scanning is able to judicial convenience.

In sum, but the image read-out of a kind of continuously reading image provided by the present invention comprises that one reads a gauge tap and a control module continuously.Wherein, this reads gauge tap continuously can be in order to receiving the continuous reading command that the user imported, and export a control signal, and the action that makes this image read-out read continuously and export; This control module is in order to controlling this image read-out, and receives and read the control signal that gauge tap is exported continuously, to handle reading continuously and output action of image read-out.

Though disclose the present invention in conjunction with a preferred embodiment; right its is not in order to limit the present invention; any those skilled in the art can be used for a variety of modifications and variations without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention, so protection scope of the present invention should be with being as the criterion that claim was defined.

Claims

But 1. the image read-out of a continuously reading image, in order to read a pending file continuously and to export a plurality of picture signals, this image read-out comprises:

One reads gauge tap continuously, in order to receiving a continuous reading command, and exports a control signal, to control reading continuously and output action of this image read-out;

One control module in order to controlling this image read-out, and receives this control signal to handle reading continuously and output action of this image read-out; And a time adjuster, in order to set the time interval of double reading images.
2. image read-out as claimed in claim 1, wherein this time adjusting device also comprises an accelerator key and deceleration key, respectively in order to shorten and to increase the time interval.
3. image read-out as claimed in claim 1, wherein this time adjusting device comprises that also one adjusts knob, in order to adjust the time interval.
4. continuous read control device, in order to be coupled to an image read-out and to control reading continuously and output action of this image read-out, this continuous read control device comprises:

One reads gauge tap continuously, in order to receiving a continuous reading command, and exports one and controls signal to this image read-out, to control reading continuously and output action of this image read-out; And

One time adjuster is in order to set the time interval of double reading images.
5. continuous read control device as claimed in claim 4, wherein this time adjusting device also comprises an accelerator key and deceleration key, respectively in order to shorten and to increase the time interval.
6. image read-out as claimed in claim 4, wherein this time adjusting device comprises that also one adjusts knob, in order to adjust the time interval.