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7623277 Duplex scanning apparatus  
The present invention relates to a duplex scanning apparatus. The duplex scanning apparatus includes a scanning module, a sheet input tray, a sheet ejecting tray, a transfer channel, a sheet...
7623276 Document reader wherein part of document feed path is openable  
A document reader includes an exterior panel covering a region of a document feed path including a second image read position from outside. The document reader also includes a first open/close...
7619788 Document feeding and reading unit and image forming apparatus  
A document feeding and reading unit and an image forming apparatus capable of reducing errors in magnification copying when the change in the diameter of drive motors results from heating. The...
7618140 Image recording device  
An image recording device includes a conveying mechanism disposed in a predetermined conveying path including a plurality of rollers for conveying a recording medium by a predetermined conveying...
7616358 Double-side scan device with movable image scan module  
A double-side scan device for performing a single-side scan operation or a double-side scan operation selectively includes a document conveyer, a first transparent device, a second transparent...
7616351 Image reading device  
By reading an image of a reference plate, whether or not a likeliness that a linear abnormal image is occurred in the image of the document due to a foreign matter and the like attached on a...
7612925 Double-side image scanner and scanning method of the same  
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...
7609423 Sheet transfer apparatus having a light volume detection means for detecting a deviation amount of a sheet and image reading apparatus having the sheet transfer apparatus  
The present invention comprises a light volume detection means for detecting the light volume according to the deviation amount at a sheet transfer position in the width direction of a sheet end to...
7609399 Scanning apparatus that scans one job among a plurality based on image data on either side  
When a plurality of sets of a document with an image formed on one side thereof is read, the plurality of sets ( 341, 342 , and 343 ) of the document is stacked and arranged in a document tray (...
7605957 Original document transport device  
An original document feed tray is positioned above an original document output tray. When original documents are set on the original document feed tray, the original document feed tray is moved...
7605956 Multi-function machine having jam removing apparatus and jam removing method thereof  
A multi-function machine has a jam removing apparatus comprising a first case disposed with respect to a printer unit to form a portion of paper supply path of the printer unit and having a portion...
7605955 Image-reading device  
An image-reading device includes a platen glass for supporting a document, an end glass adjacent to the platen glass, a sheet member that connects bottom surfaces of the platen glass and the end...
7605954 Original feeding apparatus, original reading apparatus, and image forming apparatus  
An original feeding apparatus is located above an image forming portion for recording an image on a recording medium and is constructed to convey an original to an image reading portion slidable in...
7602513 Paper conveying apparatus and printing apparatus  
A paper conveying apparatus, having a simple structure, in which variation in a load imposed on paper is reduced to suppress printing irregularities, and also a printer are provided. A pair of...
7600684 Direct thermal barcode printer  
A direct thermal barcode printer including a print assembly is provided. The print assembly is movably positioned relative to a print media for adjusting printing characteristics of an attached...
7599104 Image reading apparatus and multi-functional apparatus having a plate-like pressing member  
An image reading apparatus includes a transport path that is inclined downwardly as advancing from an upstream side to a downstream side, an image reading section disposed in a middle of the...
7599102 Image forming apparatus and image stabilization processing method for image forming device in said image forming apparatus  
An image forming apparatus includes an image creation device loaded in the image forming apparatus in a replaceable manner, an openable and closable cover to be opened and closed when the image...
7595916 Manuscript carrying apparatus and automatic manuscript reading apparatus using same  
In an embodiment of the present invention, a pickup roller R 1 makes soft contact to an upper surface of a manuscript by being lowered incrementally in four raising-lowering operations S 1 to S 4...
7595915 Page turning apparatus with a vacuum plenum and an adaptive air fluffer  
An apparatus for the turning of pages of a bound book, comprising a fixture to hold the book, a paper fluffer for blowing air between individual pages of the held book and displacing at least a top...
7589871 Original transport and reading apparatus, reading position adjustment method of original transport and reading apparatus, and image forming apparatus  
An original transport and reading apparatus includes an original transport apparatus having a transport path, a first image reading unit that reads an image of an original facing the original...
7586655 Acquiring and using three-dimensional information in a document scanning system  
Systems and methods for acquiring and using three-dimensional imaging data to improve the process of scanning bound documents are disclosed. The system includes a camera for capturing an image of...
7583416 Document scanning system with tethered platen element providing sheet-fed and platen scanning functions  
A modular scanning system ( 10 ) consisting of a first scanning unit ( 11 ) and a plurality of tethered scanning ( 13 ) and digital capture elements ( 150, 160 ) providing both sheet-fed, platen,...
7580165 Paper pressing device  
A paper pressing device disposed on one side of a paper track of a sheet feed scanner, corresponding to a scanning module on the other side of the paper track is provided. The paper pressing device...
7576896 Image processing apparatus, image reading apparatus, and document conveyance device  
An image reading apparatus capable of occurring no failure in reading of the original document sheet due to a change in the original document sheet conveyance conditions that occurs in switching a...
7573619 Paper feeding mechanism  
A paper feeding mechanism for carrying a paper passing through a scanning station having a scanning module includes a partition, a paper transporting device, and a switching member movably disposed...
7573618 Paper pressing device for a scanning apparatus  
A paper pressing device for a scanning apparatus is provided, which include a scanning module and a paper track corresponding to the scanning module, wherein the paper track is provided for a paper...
7570400 Document reading device  
A document reading device includes a movable member and a flexible document holder. The document holder is fixed at a first end to a free end of the movable member. The document holder is also...
7566124 Image forming apparatus  
An ink jet recording apparatus includes a sheet feeding tray, a sheet discharge tray, an image recording portion including an ink jet recording head and a platen, a first roller portion, disposed...
7564600 Image reading apparatus  
The image reading apparatus of this invention moves the discharge guide to lead documents after passing the contact glass to the discharge tray in order to cope with different functions to improve...
7564598 Hinge assembly capable of retaining a cable  
A hinge assembly capable of retaining a cable includes a hollow hub disposed on a first body, a bracket holder disposed on a second body, and an integrating member rotatably disposed on the hollow...
7561315 Image reading apparatus  
An image reading apparatus is provided with a first image reading unit and a second image reading unit. The first image reading unit reads an image on a first side of a document that is transported...
7561314 Document reader and image forming apparatus capable of reducing line-shaped noise  
A document reading unit constituting an MFP reciprocates a reading glass holder in a direction of a vertical scanning at a low frequency (18 times per second) with use of a crank mechanism...
7561311 Image forming apparatus and image reading apparatus  
An image forming apparatus capable of controlling movement of a transparent member suitably depending on various situations by including a transparent member, a feeding unit that feeds an original...
7557968 Document feeder and image forming apparatus  
A document feeder for transporting a document to a predetermined reading position at which image reading is performed by an image reading portion, including: a document transport portion for...
7557965 Automated page turning apparatus to assist in viewing pages of a document  
The present invention is a method and apparatus for the viewing and acquisition of images of a document such as a book. The apparatus allows for the automated and reliable turning of pages of the...
7554703 Optical reading device of scanning apparatus  
An optical reading device of a scanning apparatus includes two light sources and a movable lens. The first light source emits a first light when the optical reading device is operated in a flatbed...
7554701 Scanner  
A scanner, including a contact image sensor module and an elasticity-providing element, is provided. When scanning, the elasticity-providing element is capable of avoiding vertical shift of contact...
7551885 Image processing apparatus  
The present invention provides an image processing apparatus which not only judges the occurrence of multiple feeding with a high accuracy, but also can identify later the location of occurrence of...
7551331 Image reading apparatus and image reading method  
An image reading apparatus includes a platen for placing the original, a reading device for reading the original placed on the platen to obtain image data in a first reading mode or a second...
7548354 Scanner  
A scanner. The scanner comprises a mask, a document holder and a controller. The mask has a sensor disposed on the surface thereof. The document holder has a identification portion disposed on the...
7545544 Image reading apparatus and image forming apparatus  
The present invention provides an image reading apparatus including: a document feeding unit that feeds a document along a feeding path; a read-out sensor that reads out an image from the document...
7538914 Image reading apparatus  
An image reading apparatus includes a scanner which has a document table for loading a document on the upper part of a main body, detects optical image information reflected from the document, and...
7532356 Management of print system based on printing preparation and transfer time  
A print system capable of printing more quickly, printing and observing images more in the order of completion of transfer of the image data, and also reducing the generation of waste of recording...
7528996 Scanning apparatus  
A scanning apparatus includes a body, a transparent plate, a scanning module, and a color reference slice. A paper-feeding track is formed within the body, and a scanning window is formed at a side...
7525692 Method and apparatus for image reading capable of obtaining adequate white reference data for shading correction  
An image reading method and apparatus. A reader is mounted and reads one side of an original document being conveyed at a reading position. A contact glass includes a surface contacting the...
7522321 Image capturing apparatus and method  
An image capturing apparatus is provided for scanning documents, each of which has first and second pages of data. The image capturing apparatus includes first and second image sensors for reading...
7522320 Document character box dropout  
The present invention relates to a method of document character box dropout. A character box within the document is printed in thermosensitive ink which is rendered transparent upon the document's...
7522319 Duplex scanner  
A duplex scanner comprising a first scanning module, a second scanning module, a transmission mechanism, a power source and a control processing unit is provided. The first scanning module scans a...
7522318 Scanner optical module  
A scanner optical module has a single transmission axle used to support a scanning module (containing a traditional optical device or CIS). The scanning module has a plurality of protrusions (or...
7522316 Device and method for automated calibration of digital input devices  
The invention relates to a method and device for automated calibration of digital input devices, particularly scanners and digital cameras.