JP3052993U - Image reading device - Google Patents

Abstract

(57) [Summary] [PROBLEMS] To provide an image reading device capable of scanning and reading a character and taking an image, storing a camera and a pointing device, and saving storage space. A support member (1) movable to one end of a main body (10).
The camera 20 is pivotally connected to one end of the support member 12 that is not pivotally connected to the main body 10. At the time of use, the camera 20 is moved to a position relative to the pointing device 30 to cause the camera 20 to capture the character pointed by the pointing device 30, or the camera 20 is moved to a position perpendicular to the main body 10. It is used for photographing figures or used alone for reading and storing materials such as characters and figures. In addition, it is connected to a computer via an electric wire to perform character investigation and figure processing, and is used simultaneously with the computer. Camera 20
When the pointing device 30 is folded and stored in the space where the main body 10 is placed, the storage space can be saved, and the camera 20 and the pointing device 30 can be protected from being impacted.

Description

[Detailed description of the invention]

[0001]

[Technical field to which the invention belongs]

 The present invention relates to an image reading device, and more particularly to a portable image reading device that is convenient for carrying by a user.

[0002]

[Prior art]

 A digital camera and a scanner are attached to a general image reader currently on the market, but a general digital camera is used only for taking an image and cannot be used as a scanner. Further, there are two types of scanners, a palm type and a flat table type. Among them, the palm type scanner has a main body to be held by hand, and a photosensitive member is provided at a front end of the main body. Such a device can be carried, but when used it must be applied to the location where the photosensitive material is scanned, so that the user can clearly see if the location to be scanned is what he or she needs. And the lack of a positioning device, the distance between the photosensitive member and the object to be scanned cannot be controlled, so that the scanned characters or figures are not clear and ideal for use. Not a target. Also, flat-bed type ones do not have the drawback that the characters or figures scanned are unclear because the contents to be scanned are not known like a hand-held scanner, but they have a large volume and are inconvenient to carry, and each time scanning is performed, the figures or figures are inconvenient. Or, it is uneconomical to scan by placing all of the characters on it and not scan only the parts that the user needs.

[0003]

[Problems to be solved by the invention]

 Therefore, the purpose of the present invention is to use a combination of a camera and a pointing device as needed to scan and read characters, or use the camera alone to take an image and store it when needed. An object of the present invention is to provide an image reading device that saves an occupied space by storing a camera and a finger pointing device in a storage space.

[0004]

[Means for Solving the Problems]

 According to the means of the present invention for solving the above problems, a main body connectable to a computer is provided, a movable supporting member and a finger indicator are provided at one end of the main body, and the main body is pivotally connected to the main body. A camera is pivoted at one end of the unsupported support member, and an appropriate storage space is formed at the bottom of the main body, so that the camera and the pointing device can be used together when necessary when used. It is possible to capture the required characters or graphics using only the camera alone. Conversely, folding the camera, pointing device and supporting members into the storage space not only saves storage space, but also protects the camera and pointing device from damage and impact. It is possible.

When the present invention is used as a scanner, first place a finger pointing device on a character to be photographed, and move the camera supported by the supporting member to the opposite side of the finger pointing device to move the camera and the finger pointing device. It is possible to maintain a certain distance from the device, to clearly capture and store the characters covered by the finger pointing device, or to transmit it directly to a computer for processing. When the present invention is used to take an image, first move the camera to a position perpendicular to the main body to aim at the object to be taken, and then process and store the image by connecting it to a computer. It is possible to do.

As described above, the main body is provided, and the camera and the pointing device are pivotally mounted at one end of the main body. When used, the camera and the pointing device are combined as needed to scan and read characters. Use the camera or the camera alone to take images, and provide a recessed storage space at the bottom of the main unit.When storing the camera and finger pointing device in the storage space, occupy space To save.

[0007]

[Embodiment of the invention]

 Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. First Embodiment As shown in FIGS. 1 to 5, a main body 10 is provided in the image reading apparatus of the present embodiment, and a socket 14 that can be connected to a computer is provided at an end of the main body 10. The socket 14 may be an infrared transmission circuit, so that the main body 10 is connected to the computer by infrared transmission. A first pivot member 11 is provided at a front end of the main body 10, and a movable support member 12 is pivotally connected to the first pivot member 11, and a pivot between the support member 12 and the first pivot member 11 is provided. A second pivot member 121 is provided at the contact end, and the second pivot member 121 can pivotally contact the first pivot member 11. A display 15 is provided on the top of the main body 10, and a power key 16 and an input key 17 are provided at a location near the display 15 of the main body 10. Further, a switching key 18 is provided on a side of the main body 10 so that the user can set the main body 10 to a processing state of optical character recognition (hereinafter, referred to as “OCR”) or image photographing (hereinafter, referred to as “IMAGE”). 2), and a recessed storage space 13 is provided on the bottom surface of the main body 10.

A rotatable camera 20 is pivotally connected to one end of the support member 12 that is not pivotally connected to the main body 10, and a third pivotal contact member 21 is attached to one end of the camera 20 that is connected to the support member 12. The camera 20 can be pivotally connected to the support member 12 by a third pivot member 21, and the camera 20 is provided with a lens 22 and a lens 22 as shown in FIG. Is connected to the display 15 by a connection line, and as shown in FIG. 5, the camera 20 is provided with a focus fine adjustment knob 23 for adjusting the focus of the lens 22.

Further, a pointing device 30 coaxial with the support member 12 is pivotally connected to the first pivoting member 11, and a scanning window 31 is provided at an appropriate position of the pointing device 30. As shown in FIG. 2, when a user encounters an unknown character in the text being read and tries to find that character, first press the power key 17 of the main body 10 to turn on the power, and then switch the key. Press 18 to display OCR. The main body 10 is operated by the changeover key 18, the OCR function is started, and after moving the finger pointing device 30 to the same plane position as the main body 10, the lens 22 of the camera 20 in the support member 12 is moved to the finger pointing device 30. To move the finger pointing device 30 to the position of the character to be scanned so that the scanning window 31 faces the character, and to take an image with the fine focus adjustment knob 23 of the camera 20. Make accurate focus on characters. At this time, the state of the adjustment can be known from the display 15. After the camera 20 has accurately focused on the characters in the scanning window 31, the phrase to be taken is input to the already activated OCR function in the main unit through the input keys 17, and converted into a character file. It is stored in a memory or connected to a computer through a connection line inserted into the socket 14 to perform character search processing. However, since the camera is pivotally connected to one end of the support member 12, a finger mark is displayed. There is no need to further adjust the distance to the container 30, a constant focus can be maintained, and other complaints can be continuously taken and the investigation process can be performed.

As shown in FIG. 3, when the user shoots another object, first, the switching key 18 is switched to the IMAGE function, and the main body 10 moves with the switching key 18 to start the IMAGE function. Further, after the finger pointing device 30 is stored in the storage space 13, the camera 20 is moved to a position perpendicular to the main body 10 or another appropriate position, and accurate focusing is performed by the fine focus adjustment knob 23. Further, the user presses the input key 17 to send the image to be taken into the computer through the electric connection line, and process and save the image.

As shown in FIG. 4, when the user wants to store the main body 10, the pointing device 30, the camera 20, and the support member 12 are folded and rotated into the storage space 13 of the main body 10. This not only makes it easier to carry, but also protects the camera 20 and the pointing device 30 from being broken or impacted.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a perspective view illustrating an image reading apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention;

FIG. 2 is a diagram illustrating a use state of the image reading apparatus according to the embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 3 is a diagram illustrating a use state of the image reading apparatus according to the embodiment of the present invention;

FIG. 4 is a view showing a state in which the image reading apparatus according to the embodiment of the present invention is folded;

FIG. 5 is a top view illustrating the image reading apparatus according to the embodiment of the present invention;

[Explanation of symbols]

 DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10 Main body 11 1st pivot contact member 12 Support member 20 Camera 21 3rd pivot contact member 30 Marker 121 Second pivot contact member

Claims (9)

[Utility model registration claims] 1. A portable body, a support member pivotally connected to one end of the main body, a camera pivotally connected to one end of the support member that is not pivotally connected to the main body, and the support member. An image reading device, comprising: a pointing device pivotally connected to one end of the main body. 2. A storage space is formed in a bottom surface of the main body,
The camera, the finger pointing device and the support member are stored in the storage space when not in use, so that the storage space can be saved to make it easier to carry and avoid damage due to impact. 2. The image reading device according to 1. 3. The main body is provided with a bayonet socket,
2. The image reading apparatus according to claim 1, wherein a transmission line is connected to the insertion socket, and the main body can be connected to the computer by the transmission line. 4. The image reading apparatus according to claim 1, wherein a display is provided on the main body. 5. The image reading apparatus according to claim 1, wherein a switching key is provided on the main body, and the main body can start an optical character recognition function or an image photographing function by switching the switching key. . 6. A pivot member is provided at one end of the camera that is connected to the support member, and the camera can be optionally adjusted to a required angle by connecting the pivot member and the support member. The image reading apparatus according to claim 1, wherein 7. An image reading apparatus according to claim 1, wherein said camera is provided with a focus fine adjustment knob. 8. An image reading apparatus according to claim 1, wherein a scanning window having an appropriate area is provided in said finger pointing device. 9. The image reading apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the main body has an insertion socket, and the insertion socket is an infrared transmission line, and can be connected to a computer by the infrared transmission line.