JP3052994U - Image reading device - Google Patents

Abstract

(57) [Summary] [Problem] Scanning of complaints or figures, which is portable
An image reading device for reading and storing is provided. A function key (12) is provided on one side of the shell (1), a focus adjustment knob (13) is provided near the function key (12), and a function of optical character recognition (132) is provided by the focus adjustment knob (13). Alternatively, the function of the image capturing 133 is adjusted and selected. Further, a finger pointing device 30 is provided, a scanning area is provided at a horizontal end of the finger pointing device 30, and a camera is provided on the shell 1 opposed to the horizontal end. At the time of use, one mode is selected by the focus adjustment knob 13, and the vertical end of the pointing device 30 is pulled out or pushed in to scan, read, and save a phrase or figure, and further, the computer is connected by the transmission line 11. Can be used by connecting with. Further, after performing the reading and storing processing of the character / graphics or the like independently, the character / graphics can be investigated and processed by further connecting to the computer via the transmission line 11.

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]

 Conventional image readers commonly found include digital cameras and scanners, which provide only for taking images and cannot be used as scanners. In addition, there are two types of scanners, palm type and flat type. The inner type scanner can be carried, but when using it, it is clear that the scanning location is the one that you need. And the distance of the scanned object cannot be controlled, and the scanned characters or figures are not always clear, which is extremely inconvenient to use. The flat table type does not have the drawbacks of the palm type, but it is inconvenient to carry because of its large volume, and it is very uneconomical to scan only the necessary parts when scanning.

[0003]

[Problems to be solved by the invention]

 SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION Accordingly, an object of the present invention is to provide an image reading apparatus that is convenient to carry and that scans, reads, and saves image data of phrases or figures.

[0004]

[Means for Solving the Problems]

 According to the means of the present invention for solving the above-mentioned problems, when a user scans a character, the focus adjustment knob is turned to an optical character recognition (hereinafter, referred to as “OCR”) function. The device represents the first dye as an indicator. Furthermore, pull out the vertical edge of the pointing device, apply the scanning area of the pointing device to the word to be scanned, read the phrase in the scanning area, process it into a character file through the OCR function, and save it in memory. I do. In addition, it is connected to a computer via a transmission line and performs complaint investigation processing.

When the user turns the focus adjustment knob toward the image capturing (hereinafter referred to as “IMAGE”) function, the identification element indicates the second dye as a sign, and at the same time, the pointing device is pushed into the shell. In rare cases, the camera provided at one end of the shell corresponding to the scanning area takes an image by adjusting the focus adjustment knob. In addition, it is connected to a computer via a transmission line to process and store images.

As described above, by selecting the focus adjustment knob and the mode and pulling out or pushing in the vertical end of the pointing device, scanning, reading, and saving of a text or graphic image material is performed.

[0007]

[Embodiment of the invention]

 Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. As shown in FIGS. 1 to 5, a hollow shell 1 having a generally rectangular arc shape is provided, and the shell 1 is composed of a combination of an upper lid 10 and a bottom shell 20, and an inner upper lid 10 thereof. At one end, a transmission line 11 connected to a computer is provided, and the transmission line 11 may be an electric connection line or an infrared transmission line. The transmission line 11 is connected to the computer by the transmission line 11, and a signal is transmitted to the inside of the computer. Can be sent to As shown in FIG. 1, a plurality of function keys 12 are provided near the middle position of the upper lid 10, and the function keys 12 can be used to open / close the power supply and execute a confirmation input. In addition, a focus adjustment knob 13, an identification element 131, and a liquid crystal display (hereinafter, referred to as "LCD") 134 are provided near the function key 12. In this embodiment, the focus adjustment knob 13 adjusts the circumferential movement and can provide two sets of selection modes, one set being the OCR 132 and the other being the IMAGE 133. If the focus adjustment knob 13 is adjusted to the OCR 132, and if it is correct and correct, the identification element 131 indicates the first dye as a sign, if the focus adjustment knob 13 is adjusted to the image capturing function 133, and If it is correct and correct, the identification element 131 indicates the second dye as a sign and performs a fine adjustment confirmation operation through the LCD 134. Also, an electric circuit is provided in the shell 1, and this electric circuit is used for controlling signals coming from the function key 12 and the focus adjustment knob 13, thereby controlling the camera 50 as shown in FIG. The signal of the figure taken by the camera 50 is processed and stored, and the signal is transmitted to the computer via the transmission line 11 and used in connection with the computer to perform a material inspection process of the figure.

As shown in FIGS. 3 and 4, a bottom shell 20 is provided on the side covered by the top cover 10, and an end of the transmission line 11 provided opposite the top cover 10 of the bottom shell 20. A notch 201 is formed in the notch 201, and a power supply unit can be installed in the notch 201. In this embodiment, the power supply unit is a battery set. Cover. Further, as shown in FIG. 3, a through hole 202 is formed at a location near the center of the bottom cover 20, and a hole 203 is formed at an end opposite to the end that closes with the cover 21. Further, as shown in FIG. 4, a plurality of guides 22 are provided inside the bottom shell 20 and the upper lid 10 are closed.

Further, as shown in FIGS. 3 and 4, a finger pointing device 30 is provided. The finger pointing device 30 is an L-shaped plate, and a vertical end of the finger pointing device 30 is formed on the bottom shell 20. The push-in or pull-out operation can be completed by the hole 203 provided, and the vertical end of the finger pointing device 30 can be smoothly inserted into the shell 1 by the plurality of guides 22 provided inside the bottom shell 20. Push and pull. Further, a slot 301 is formed on the flat surface of the vertical end of the finger pointing device 30, and a first groove 302 and a second groove 303 are formed at an appropriate place on one side of the groove 301. There is a fixed distance between the first groove 302 and the second groove 303. When the vertical end of the pointing device 30 is pulled out, when the engaging member 40 is fitted in the first groove 302, the pointing device 30 is fixed and does not slide as shown in FIG. The fitting member 40 has a generally T-shape, and a fitting body 42 is provided on one side thereof. One end of the fitting member 40 projects out of the through hole of the bottom shell 20 and is a manually movable protrusion. An outlet 41 is provided. When the vertical end of the finger pointing device 30 is pushed in, the protrusion 41 of the fitting member 40 is moved by hand to disengage the fitting body 42 on one side of the fitting member 40 from the first concave groove 302. As shown in FIG. 5, the finger pointing device 30 starts to slide smoothly. A scanning area 31 is provided at the horizontal end of the pointing device 30, and the scanning area 31 is shaped like a rectangular lens, and both sides of the middle project slightly outward. Is converted into a signal and input into the computer to complete the scanning operation. As shown in FIG. 2, a camera 50 is provided at one end of the shell 1 corresponding to the scanning area 31.

[0010] In use, when there is an unrecognizable character or phrase in the text being read and the user wants to examine it, the focus adjustment knob 13 is turned to the OCR 132. In this case, the identification element is used. 131 represents the first dye as a mark. Further, the vertical end of the indicator 30 is pulled out, and the projecting portion 41 projecting from the bottom shell 20 is moved so as to be fitted into the first groove 302. As shown in FIG. Fix it so that it does not slip. Then, the scanning area 31 at the horizontal end of the finger pointing device 30 is placed on the word to be scanned, and the focus adjustment knob 13 is adjusted so that the phrase captured by the LCD 134 is accurately focused. The characters in the file are read, and further processed and converted into a character file and stored in a memory, or connected with a computer via a transmission line 11 to perform a phrase adjustment process. When the user takes an image, the focus adjustment knob 13 is turned to IMAGE 133, and the identification element 131 indicates the second dye as a sign. When the protruding portion 41 exposed on the bottom shell 20 is moved to be disengaged from the first groove 302, the finger indicator 30 slides as shown in FIG. In rare cases, a camera 50 provided at one end of the shell 1 corresponding to the scanning area 31 performs accurate focusing and photographing of an image taken through the LCD 134 by adjusting the focus adjustment knob 13. In addition, it is connected to a computer via a transmission line 11 to process and store images.

[Brief description of the drawings]

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

FIG. 2 is a side view showing the image reading apparatus according to the embodiment of the present invention;

FIG. 3 is a rear view illustrating the image reading apparatus according to the embodiment of the present invention;

FIG. 4 is a sectional view showing the image reading apparatus according to the embodiment of the present invention;

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

[Explanation of symbols]

 Reference Signs List 1 shell 11 transmission line 12 function key 13 focus adjustment knob 30 finger pointing device 31 scanning area 50 camera 134 liquid crystal display

Claims (15)

[Utility model registration claims] 1. A hollow shell provided with a transmission line connected to a computer at one end, a function key located on one side of the shell, and mounted near the function key for adjusting and selecting a mode. A focus adjustment knob to be used; an electric circuit that is disposed inside the shell, controls the function key and the focus adjustment knob, and has an operation of converting a signal; and a power supply unit that supplies power. An L-shaped plate, a vertical end which is pushed or pulled out from one end of the shell, a marking device provided with a scanning area at a horizontal end, and which is placed at one end of the shell, A camera corresponding to the scanning area, which is portable, adjusted to one mode by the focus adjustment knob, the vertical end of the pointing device is pulled out, and the scanning area scans text and graphic materials. Put on When the focus adjustment knob is adjusted to another mode and the finger pointing device is pushed into the inside of the shell, images are read by the camera. An image reading apparatus capable of performing processing and storage of the image. 2. The image reading apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the shell has a rectangular parallelepiped upper lid and a bottom shell having a substantially arc shape. 3. The image reading apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the power supply unit is a battery set. 4. The image reading apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the function key has a function of opening / closing a power supply or executing a confirmation input. 5. The image reading apparatus according to claim 1, wherein an identification element is provided near the focus adjustment knob. 6. The image reading apparatus according to claim 1, wherein a liquid crystal display is provided near the function key. 7. The image reading apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the mode adjusted by the focus knob is an optical character recognition function. 8. The image reading apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the mode adjusted by the focus knob is an image capturing function. 9. A groove is formed in a plane at a vertical end of the finger pointing device, and a first groove and a second groove are formed on one side of the groove, and the first groove and the second groove are formed. When the vertical end of the finger pointing device is pulled out, a fitting member is fitted inside the first groove or the second groove, and the mark is formed. 2. The image reading device according to claim 1, wherein the finger does not slip. 10. The image reading apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the scanning area has a rectangular lens shape, and both sides at the middle are curved outward. 11. The image reading apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the transmission line is a connection line of electricity. 12. An image reading apparatus according to claim 1, wherein said transmission line is an infrared transmission line. 13. The notch formed on one end of the bottom shell opposite to the transmission line for mounting a power supply unit, and the notch is covered with a lid. Image reading device. 14. The bottom shell has a hole formed at an end different from the one end facing the transmission line, and a guide is provided inside a place where the bottom shell is closed with the upper cover, and the guide and the hole form the hole. 3. The image reading device according to claim 2, wherein a vertical end of the finger pointing device is smoothly pushed into or pulled out of the shell. 15. The fitting member is generally T-shaped, a fitting body is provided on one side, and one end is exposed to the shell,
The image reading device according to claim 9, further comprising a manually protruding protrusion.