JPH08122928A - Information processor - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE: To provide a multifunctional information processor provided with three processing functions of the photoelectric read processing function of an object, the photographing processing function on a microfilm and the photoelectric read processing function of information recorded on the photographed and developed microfilm without making the cost of a mechanism higher and making the processor larger in size. CONSTITUTION: The information processor is provided with photoelectric read processing systems (first processing systems) 3, 6, 5, 12, 13... of the object 1, photographing processing systems (second processing systems) 3, 7, 8, 9... of the object 1 on the microfilm 9 and photoelectric read systems (third processing systems) 24, 8, 16, 17... of the information recorded on the photographed and developed microfilm 23. Then, the film loading and photographing part B of the second processing system and the photographed and developed film loading part of the third processing system are used in common. Besides, the third processing system is provided with a film illumination part 24 and constituted by using at least one part of the structural members of the first and the second processing systems in common.

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a function of photoelectrically reading and processing image information of a subject such as a document or a drawing, a function of photographing and processing image information of a subject on a microfilm, and a photographed / developed micro image. The present invention relates to a multifunctional information processing device (information input device) having a function of photoelectrically reading and processing image information recorded on a film.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, in Japanese Patent Publication No. 3-10270, etc., image information of a subject such as a document or drawing is read by photoelectric reading means such as an optical sensor array and recorded on a recording medium (memory) such as a magneto-optical disk. There has been proposed a device which has a function of performing image recording of a subject on a microfilm and also has a function of shooting and recording image information of a subject so that both functions can be simultaneously or selectively operated.

Also, image information recorded and recorded on a photographed / developed microfilm is read by a photoelectric reading means such as an optical sensor array, reproduced and outputted as a hard copy by a laser beam printer, or transmitted by fax (FAX). A device for doing so has also been proposed.

[0004]

By possessing both the former device and the latter device described above, it is convenient that the microfilm produced by the former device can be used in the latter device. However, possessing the above two types of devices requires a large space for installing the devices,
It was a factor of increasing equipment costs.

Therefore, the present invention has the functions of the two types of devices described above, does not require a larger device installation space than the case of possessing the above two types of devices, and can reduce the equipment cost. An object of the present invention is to provide a multifunctional information processing device.

[0006]

The present invention is an information processing apparatus having the following configuration.

(1) A first processing system for photoelectrically reading and processing subject information, a second processing system for shooting and processing subject information on a microfilm, and shooting / recording information of a shot / developed microfilm. Has a third processing system for photoelectrically reading and processing, and the microfilm loading / photographing section of the second processing system and the photographed / developed microfilm loading section of the third processing system are commonly used. The third processing system has a film illumination unit for illuminating the photographed / developed microfilm, and is configured to share at least a part of the components of the first and second processing systems. An information processing device characterized by:

(2) The information processing apparatus according to (1), wherein the image forming lens of the second processing system and the image forming lens of the third processing system are shared.

(3) The information processing apparatus according to (1), wherein the film drive mechanism section of the second processing system and the film drive mechanism section of the third processing system are shared.

(4) The information processing apparatus according to (1), wherein the photoelectric reading means of the first processing system and the photoelectric reading means of the third processing system are shared.

(5) The image processing circuit of the first processing system and the third
The information processing apparatus according to (1), characterized in that the image processing circuit of the processing system is shared.

(6) The information processing apparatus according to (1), characterized in that the terminal device of the first processing system and the terminal device of the third processing system are shared.

[0013]

That is, the present invention includes a first processing system for photoelectrically reading information on a subject and processing the same, a second processing system for photographing and processing the information on the subject on a microfilm, and photographing of a photographed / developed microfilm. By having a third processing system that photoelectrically reads recorded information and processes it, information processing in these three processing modes can be performed.

In this case, the microfilm loading / photographing section of the second processing system and the photographing / developed microfilm loading section of the third processing system are shared, and the third processing system is
A film illumination unit for illuminating the photographed / developed microfilm is provided, and at least a part of the constituent members of the first and second processing systems, for example, the imaging lens of the second processing system and the film drive mechanism unit. By configuring the photoelectric reading unit of the first processing system, the image processing circuit, the terminal device, and the like in common, the above three pieces of information can be obtained without increasing the mechanical cost and without increasing the size of the device. It has become possible to configure a multifunctional information processing device having a processing function.

[0015]

【Example】

<First Embodiment> (FIG. 1) FIGS. 1A and 1B are schematic configuration diagrams of a first embodiment device of an information processing device according to the present invention. (A) is a schematic block diagram at the time of a 1st and 2nd process mode, (b) is a schematic block diagram at the time of a 3rd process mode.

In (a), 1 is a subject such as a document or drawing. The subject 1 is set in a feeder unit (not shown), is drawn into the apparatus one by one, is conveyed by the conveying roller 2 to the illumination unit A at a predetermined speed in the downward direction of the image surface, and is discharged to a discharge unit (not shown).

Reference numeral 3 is a subject illumination lamp of the illumination section A, and 4 is a reflecting mirror disposed behind the lamp 3. The lamp 3 illuminates the downward image surface of the subject 1 conveyed through the illumination unit A.

.. First Processing System The first processing system is a system for photoelectrically reading and processing the image information of the subject 1.

In the case of this mode, as shown in (a), the light reflected on the original surface of the illumination light of the lamp 3 is converted into a photosensor array (one-dimensional line image sensor) by the short focus lens array (SELFOK lens array) 6. It is condensed and imaged on the light receiving surface of 5. The image surface of the subject 1 is subjected to main scanning by the optical sensor array 5 in a line in a direction perpendicular to the carrying direction of the subject 1 (direction perpendicular to the paper surface), and is sub-scanned in the carrying direction to photoelectrically read the entire surface. To be done. Then, the electric signal representing the read image output from the photosensor array 5 is input to the signal processing circuit (image processing circuit) 12 and converted into a digital signal (time-series electric digital pixel signal).

Reference numerals 13, 18, 19 and 20 are an electronic file recording device, a CRT (monitor device), a laser beam printer, and a FAX (facsimile device) as terminal devices connected to the signal processing circuit 12, respectively.

The digital signal of the signal processing circuit 12 is sent to the electronic file recording device 13 and stored / recorded in an electronic file (recording medium, memory) such as a magneto-optical disk.

Further, the CRT 18 calls the image information stored / recorded in the electronic file and calls it through the signal processing circuit 12, or the output electric signal from the photosensor array 5 through the signal processing circuit 12. Send the digital signal to the image data and display the image information for monitoring,
It can be sent to a printer for playback output as a hard copy, or sent to FAX 20 for fax transmission.

.. Second Processing System The second processing system is a system for photographing the image information of the subject 1 on a microfilm.

In the case of this mode, as shown in (a), the light reflected from the document surface of the illumination light of the lamp 3 passes through the slit of the slit plate 7 and is set in the microfilm loading / photographing section B via the imaging lens 8. Micro film (raw film)
9 is image-formed and exposed. 10 is a film supply reel, 11
Is a film take-up reel, and 21 is a platen glass (transparent glass plate). The film 10 is stretched from the supply reel 10 via the platen glass 21 and locked to the take-up reel 11, and the take-up reel 11 is rotationally driven by the film drive mechanism section 22 including a motor, so that the film 9 is rotated. It is transported at a predetermined speed in the indicated direction.

Then, the image plane of the subject 1 is reduced and photographed on the film 9 by slit imaging exposure by the relative movement of the subject 1 and the film 9 conveyed through the illumination section A. The subject is sequentially photographed, and the take-up reel 11 is fed from the supply reel 10 side.
The exposed film 9 wound up to the side is set in a well-known developing device and developed, whereby the image information of the subject is semi-permanently recorded on the microfilm.

The second processing system and the above-mentioned first processing system can be operated in parallel at the same time, or only one of them can be selected to function.

[0027] Third processing system The third processing system is a system for photoelectrically reading and processing the photographed record information of the photographed / developed microfilm.

In (b), 23 is a microfilm that has been photographed and developed. This film 23 is the second
Is set in the microfilm loading / photographing section B in the processing system. That is, the microfilm loading / photographing section B in the second processing system and the filming / developed film loading section in the third processing system are shared. The film 23 is wound around the supply reel 10 and is stretched by being locked by the take-up reel 11 via the platen glass 21 and is stretched by the film drive mechanism 22. Are transferred at a predetermined speed in the direction of the arrow. The film 23 can also be rewound and transported by the film rewinding drive of the supply reel 10.

Reference numeral 24 denotes a film illuminating section disposed below the platen glass 22, which has a light source lamp 14 and a condenser lens 15. The film 23 of the platen glass 21 is passed through the platen glass 21 and the back surface of the film. Illuminate from the side.

Reference numeral 16 is a reflecting mirror, which is normally held at the position shown by the solid line in FIG. 1 (first switching position), which is retracted from the optical path from the slit plate 7 to the imaging lens 8. When the information processing mode by the third processing system is selected (b)
As shown by the solid line, the position is moved by an unillustrated shift mechanism in the optical path from the slit plate 7 to the imaging lens 8 and stopped and held at that position (second switching position).

Thus, when the information processing mode by the third processing system is selected, the film illumination unit is turned on,
Further, the reflection mirror 16 is switched and held at the second switching position, the film 23 is transported in the direction of the arrow at a predetermined fine speed, and the film transmitted light of the film illumination light is transferred to the imaging lens 8.
An image is formed and exposed on the light receiving surface of the second photosensor array 17 via the reflection mirror 16.

In this state, the film 23 is transferred at a predetermined fine speed in the direction of the arrow, so that the second photosensor array 17 is moved.
The imaged and recorded image of the microfilm 23 is scanned on the light receiving surface of the, and the image is photoelectrically read, and the read image output from the second photosensor array 17 is read as in the case of the first processing system. The represented electric signal is input to the signal processing circuit (image processing circuit) 12 and converted into a digital signal (time-series electric digital pixel signal).

On each frame of the film 23, a blip mark for recognizing the position of each frame is photographed in advance under each frame, and the blip mark is used as a second image.
The photo sensor array 17 or a blip mark detector (not shown) provided in the vicinity of the film 23 detects each frame and recognizes each frame, and the target frame portion of the microfilm 23 designated and input in advance to the control circuit is used as the illumination unit. The film is transferred so as to be automatically searched, and the photoelectric reading of the frame portion is executed.

When the scanning of the target frame is completed, the signal processing circuit 12 displays the photoelectrically read data for one frame on the CRT 18, which is a display. If you want to see the output of this one frame image and output it,
Operate to print out. It is also possible to record on a magneto-optical disk or the like with the electronic film recording device 13. It is also possible to send a fax by FAX 20.

As described above, the first processing system for photoelectrically reading the information of the subject 1 and processing, the second processing system for photographing the information of the subject 1 on the microfilm 9,
By having a third processing system that photoelectrically reads and records the photographed record information of the developed microfilm 23,
Information can be processed in one processing mode.

The microfilm loading / photographing section B of the second processing system and the photography / developed microfilm loading section of the third processing system are shared, and the third processing system is the photography / developed microfilm. A film illuminating section 24 for illuminating the first processing system, and at least a part of the constituent members of the first and second processing systems, for example, the imaging lens 8 of the second processing system, the film driving mechanism section 22, and the first processing system. Image processing circuit 1 of the processing system
2 and the terminal devices 13, 18 to 20 and the like are configured in common, so that the multifunctional function is provided with the above three information processing functions without increasing the mechanism cost and without increasing the size of the device. Type information processing apparatus is configured.

<Second Embodiment> (FIG. 2) FIGS. 2A and 2B are schematic configuration diagrams of a second embodiment device of an information processing device according to the present invention. (A) is a schematic block diagram at the time of a 1st and 2nd process mode, (b) is a schematic block diagram at the time of a 3rd process mode.

In this embodiment, the optical sensor array 5 of the first processing system is shared by the optical sensor array of the third processing system in the apparatus of the first embodiment, and is provided exclusively for the third processing system. The second optical sensor array 17 and the reflection mirror 16 are eliminated,
The cost of the device mechanism is further reduced by using only one relatively expensive optical sensor array.

That is, the optical sensor array 5 of the first processing system is moved to a predetermined position (first switching position) in the first processing system as shown in (a) by a shift mechanism (not shown), and (b). As described above, the position is moved to a predetermined position (second switching position) in the third processing system.

When the information processing mode by the first processing system is selected, the photosensor array 5 is set to the above-mentioned FIG.
The image is read from the subject 1 by the first processing system similar to that in the first embodiment described above.

When the information processing mode by the third processing system is selected, the photosensor array 5 is above the slit plate 7 as shown in (b), and is in the downward orientation of the light receiving surface and the light receiving surface thereof. Is moved to a posture / position that matches the conveyance road surface of the subject and positioned and held. Then, the transmitted light of the film 23 illuminated by the film illuminating unit 24 is moved above the slit plate 7 via the imaging lens 8 and the slit plate 7 as described above so that the position of the light sensor surface 5 faces downward.
The image is enlarged and image-formed on the light receiving surface of the micro film 23, and the image scanning of the microfilm 23 is performed.

<Third Embodiment> (FIG. 3) FIGS. 3A and 3B are schematic configuration diagrams of a third embodiment of the information processing apparatus according to the present invention. (A) is a schematic block diagram at the time of a 1st and 2nd process mode, (b) is a schematic block diagram at the time of a 3rd process mode.

In this embodiment as well, the photosensor array 5 of the first processing system is shared with the photosensor array of the third processing system, but the photosensor array 5 is constructed so as not to move.

That is, the optical sensor array 5 is fixedly arranged at a predetermined position in the first processing system as shown in FIG. The short focus lens array 6 has a first switching position, which is located at a predetermined position above the light receiving surface of the optical sensor array 5 by a shift mechanism (not shown), and is indicated by a two-dot chain line from above the light receiving surface of the optical sensor array 5. The position is moved to the second switching position retracted to.

Further, the reflection mirror 2 is provided on the side opposite to the side where the photosensor array 5 and the slit plate 7 are arranged, and on the upper side of the photosensor array 5 and the slit plate 7 with the object transport path in the middle.
6 and 27 are fixedly arranged.

When the information processing mode by the first processing system is selected, as shown in FIG.
Is held at the first switching position, and the image reading process of the subject 1 is performed by the first processing system similar to that of the first embodiment.

When the information processing mode by the third processing system is selected, as shown in FIG.
Is moved to and held at the second switching position. Then, the transmitted light of the film 23 illuminated by the film illuminating unit 24 is enlarged and image-formed on the light-receiving surface of the optical sensor array 5 via the imaging lens 8, the slit plate 7, the reflection mirror 27, and the microlens 23. The image scan of is done.

The third embodiment, like the second embodiment, requires only one optical sensor array 5, which not only reduces the cost but also moves the optical sensor array as in the second embodiment. The mechanism is simple because it does not need to be done.

In the first to third embodiments, when the information of the photographed / developed microfilm 23 is read by the optical sensor array 17 or 5, the microfilm 23 is moved at a slight speed to perform an image scan. However, the film 23 may be fixed, and the image of the film may be projected onto the photosensor array ray 17 or 5 by using a known mirror scan method using, for example, reflecting mirrors orthogonal to each other.

Further, the film lighting section 24 is made detachable,
The device may be attached to the apparatus main body only in the information processing mode by the third processing system ((b) in FIGS. 1, 2, and 3). Further, the microfilm supply / winding unit and the film illumination unit may be integrally attached and detached.

[0051]

As described above, the information processing apparatus of the present invention is
A first processing system for photoelectrically reading and processing subject information, a second processing system for shooting and processing subject information on a microfilm, and a photoelectric processing and processing for shooting / recording information of a photographed / developed microfilm. By having the third processing system for performing the above, it is possible to perform information processing in the three processing modes.

The microfilm loading / photographing section of the second processing system and the photography / developed microfilm loading section of the third processing system are shared, and the third processing system uses the photography / developed microfilm. A film illumination unit for illuminating is provided, and at least a part of the constituent members of the first and second processing systems, for example, the imaging lens of the second processing system, the film driving mechanism unit, and the first processing system. By sharing the photoelectric reading unit, the image processing circuit, the terminal device, and the like, it is possible to provide the above three information processing functions without increasing the mechanical cost and without increasing the size of the device. A functional information processing device can be configured.

Therefore, it is possible to obtain a multifunctional information processing apparatus which does not require a larger apparatus installation space than that in the case of possessing the above-mentioned two kinds of apparatuses and which can reduce the equipment cost. .

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1A is a schematic configuration diagram of a first embodiment apparatus in first and second processing modes, and FIG. 1B is a schematic configuration diagram in a third processing mode.

FIG. 2A is a schematic configuration diagram of a second embodiment apparatus in first and second processing modes, and FIG. 2B is a schematic configuration diagram in a third processing mode.

FIG. 3A is a schematic configuration diagram of a device of a third embodiment in the first and second processing modes, and FIG. 3B is a schematic configuration diagram of the device in the third processing mode.

[Explanation of symbols]

 1 subject (original document such as document or drawing) 2 transport roller A subject illumination unit 3 illumination lamp 4 reflecting mirror 5 optical sensor array 6 short focus lens array 7 slit plate 8 imaging lens 9 micro film (raw film) 10 film supply reel 11 film take-up reel 12 signal (image) processing circuit 13 electronic file recording device 16 reflection mirror 17 second photosensor array 18 CRT 19 printer 20 FAX 21 platen glass 22 film drive mechanism 23 photographed / developed microfilm 24 film illumination Part 26/27 Reflective mirror

Claims (6)

[Claims] 1. A first processing system for photoelectrically reading and processing subject information, a second processing system for shooting and processing subject information on a microfilm, and shooting and recording information of a shot / developed microfilm. Photoelectric reading and processing third
The micro processing unit of the second processing system and the photographing / developed micro film loading unit of the third processing system are shared, and the third processing system An information processing apparatus comprising a film illuminating section for illuminating a developed microfilm, wherein at least a part of the constituent members of the first and second processing systems are shared. 2. The image forming lens of the second processing system and the image forming lens of the third processing system are shared.
The information processing device according to 1. 3. The information processing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the film drive mechanism section of the second processing system and the film drive mechanism section of the third processing system are shared. 4. A photoelectric processing means of the first processing system and a third processing system.
The information processing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the photoelectric reading unit of the processing system is shared. 5. The information processing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the image processing circuit of the first processing system and the image processing circuit of the third processing system are shared. 6. The information processing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the terminal device of the first processing system and the terminal device of the third processing system are shared.