KR101757438B1

KR101757438B1 - A pen scanner

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Publication number: KR101757438B1
Application number: KR1020150178552A
Authority: KR
Inventors: 김동우
Original assignee: 주식회사 씨코소프트
Priority date: 2015-12-14
Filing date: 2015-12-14
Publication date: 2017-07-12
Also published as: KR20170070706A

Abstract

The present invention relates to a pen scanner, and a technical problem to be solved is to minimize a scan error by directly confirming a scanned portion in a document.
For example, a scanner unit for scanning a document to generate scan data; A data transfer unit for transferring the scan data generated through the scanner unit to an external device; And a pen mounting portion that is coupled to the scanner portion and has a data transmitting portion and a pen detachably attached thereto. The pen mounting portion has a semi-cylindrical shape so that the pen can be seated, A pen seating portion coupled thereto; And a module built-in portion connected to a rear end portion of the pen-receiving portion and having the data transmitting portion incorporated therein.

Description

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An embodiment of the present invention relates to a pen scanner.

Currently, scanners that capture images of characters or graphics printed on the ground have been developed in various forms. The most common type of pen scanner is a stationary type used on a table and scans the ground surface of the object to be scanned by using a line light receiving element moving along the imaging surface.

The conventional pen scanner scans printed characters on a document line by line basis. However, since such a scanning process is repeatedly performed, a scanned character string may be repeatedly scanned or missed due to a user's mistake have. That is, since a separate marking is not performed on the scanned character string in the document, the scanned character string is repeatedly scanned or omitted because the user can not directly check the scanned character string.

Patent Document No. 10-2009-0132238 (December 30, 2009) 'Pen Scanner' Registered Patent Document No. 10-1010178 (Jan. 14, 2011) 'Scanner Calculator with Pen Scanner' Patent Document 1: Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 10-2010-0066700 (June 18, 2010)

Embodiments of the present invention provide a pen scanner that can directly scan a portion scanned on a document to minimize scan errors.

A pen scanner according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a scanner unit for scanning a document to generate scan data; A data transfer unit for transferring the scan data generated through the scanner unit to an external device; And a pen mounting portion that is coupled to the scanner portion and has a data transmitting portion and a pen detachably attached thereto. The pen mounting portion has a semi-cylindrical shape so that the pen can be seated, A pen seating portion coupled thereto; And a module built-in unit connected to a rear end of the pen-receiving unit and having the data transmission unit built therein.

The scanner unit may further include: a scan module unit for photographing a document and generating a photographed image as predetermined scan data; A C-shaped ring-shaped coupling portion connected to the scan module portion and having a tip larger than the pen-seating portion so as to surround the pen-seating portion, the tip portion of the pen-seating portion being inserted into the pen- A scanner band having a circular annular shape together with the engaging portion, for applying elasticity to the pen placed on the pen receiving portion; And a first terminal portion electrically connected to the scan module portion and protruding from an inner surface portion of the connection portion and electrically connected to the pen mounting portion.

A memory unit for storing scan data generated in the scanner unit, the memory unit being embedded in the module internal unit; And a battery unit built in the module built-in unit and supplying power to the pen scanner.

In addition, the pen receiving portion may include: at least one fixing band portion for winding and fixing the pen that is seated on the pen receiving portion; A scan button unit for controlling operations of the scanner unit; A notification lamp unit for indicating whether or not the pen scanner is operated, a power supply state, and a data transmission state, respectively; And a second terminal portion formed at a distal end of the pen receiving portion and electrically connected to the data transfer portion, the memory portion, and the battery portion, and having a groove shape corresponding to the first terminal portion.

The fixed band portion may include first and second bands formed on both sides of the tip end portion of the pen receiving portion, the first band being formed at a position not overlapping with the longitudinal direction of the pen receiving portion; And third and fourth bands formed on both sides of the rear end of the pen receiving portion and formed at positions that do not overlap each other with respect to the longitudinal direction of the pen receiving portion.

The data transfer unit may include: a wireless data transfer unit for transferring the scan data generated through the scanner unit to an external device via short-range wireless communication; And a USB terminal unit for transmitting the scan data generated through the scanner unit to an external device.

In the module built-in portion, a pen connecting groove for inserting a rear end portion of the pen may be formed at a portion connected to the pen receiving portion.

According to the embodiment of the present invention, since the portion scanned on the document is marked using the pen, the scan operation can be performed by directly confirming the scanned portion with the naked eye, thereby minimizing the scan error.

1 is a top view and a front view of a pen scanner according to an embodiment of the present invention.
2 is a bottom view and front view of a pen scanner according to an embodiment of the present invention.
3 is a side view of a pen scanner in a state where a pen is coupled according to an embodiment of the present invention.
4 is a view illustrating a configuration of a scanner unit and a method of coupling a pen mounting unit according to another embodiment of the present invention.
5 is a side view of a pen scanner in a state where a pen is coupled according to another embodiment of the present invention.

The terms used in this specification will be briefly described and the present invention will be described in detail.

While the present invention has been described in connection with what is presently considered to be the most practical and preferred embodiment, it is to be understood that the invention is not limited to the disclosed embodiments. Also, in certain cases, there may be a term selected arbitrarily by the applicant, in which case the meaning thereof will be described in detail in the description of the corresponding invention. Therefore, the term used in the present invention should be defined based on the meaning of the term, not on the name of a simple term, but on the entire contents of the present invention.

When an element is referred to as "including" an element throughout the specification, it is to be understood that the element may include other elements, without departing from the spirit or scope of the present invention. Also, the terms " part ", "scanner" and the like described in the specification mean units for processing at least one function or operation, which may be implemented by hardware or software or by a combination of hardware and software .

Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings so that those skilled in the art can easily carry out the present invention. The present invention may, however, be embodied in many different forms and should not be construed as limited to the embodiments set forth herein. In order to clearly illustrate the present invention, parts not related to the description are omitted, and similar parts are denoted by like reference characters throughout the specification.

FIG. 1 is a top view and front view of a pen scanner 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2 is a bottom view and a front view of a pen scanner 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention. A side view of the pen scanner 100 in a state where the pen 20 is coupled according to an embodiment.

1 to 3, a pen scanner 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a scanner unit 110, a data transfer unit 120, and a pen holder 130. In addition, the pen scanner 100 may further include a memory unit 140 and a battery unit 150.

The scanner unit 110 may be coupled to the distal end of the pen holder 130 as a means for generating scan data by scanning characters (character string units) or graphic images printed on the document.

The scanner unit 110 may be means for capturing the content printed on the document and generating the photographed image as predetermined scan data. The scan data generated through the scanner unit 110 is stored in the memory unit 140 or transmitted to the external device 10 through the data transfer unit 120 in response to a data request signal of the external device 10 . The scan data is temporarily stored in the memory unit 140 and then sent to the external device 10 in response to a data request of the external device 10 or may be generated through the scanner unit 110 and then transmitted to the external device 10 ) In real time.

The external device 10 may mean means for converting scan data such as a PC, such as the smart phone 1 or the notebook computer 2, into a document file and displaying the scanned data.

The data transfer unit 120 is a means for transferring the scan data generated through the scanner unit 110 to the external device 10 and may be embedded in the pen holder 130.

The data transfer unit 120 may connect to the external device 10 through a wireless and wire communication method and transmit the scan data generated through the scanner unit 110 to the external device 10.

For example, in the case of a wireless communication method, the data transmission unit 120 may include a wireless data transmission unit 121 using Bluetooth, and may be a wireless communication unit such as Wi-Fi, Zigbee, It can also be implemented by applying communication technology. In the case of the wired communication method, the USB terminal unit 122 may include a USB data cable (not shown). The wireless data transfer unit 121 may be used by being paired with the external device 10 through the activation of the Bluetooth function and when the USB terminal unit 122 is connected to the external device 10 through the USB data cable It can be immediately available.

The scanner unit 110 may be coupled to the distal end of the pen holder 130, and the pen 20 may be detachably attached thereto. Here, the pen 20 may be a conventional writing instrument capable of writing or drawing a picture. In addition, the pen 20 may include ink of a specific material that is not displayed on the image captured through the scanner unit 110, although the text or the drawn image written on the document can be confirmed by the user's eyes. Alternatively, the scanner unit 110 may be configured not to recognize a portion written or drawn through the pen 20 in addition to characters or images printed on the document. Or a portion written or drawn through the pen 20 may be formed outside the photographing area of the scanner unit 110 by sufficiently spacing the distance between the pen 20 and the pen holder 130. [ This is because it is desirable to obtain a high-quality final product, that is, a scanned document, by preventing the underline or the like written by the pen 20 from being photographed or recognized through the scanner unit 110. [

The pen holder 130 may house the data transfer unit 120, the memory unit 140, and the battery unit 150. Here, the USB terminal unit 122 may be exposed at the rear end of the pen holder 130. For this, the pen mounting portion 130 may include a pen receiving portion 131 and a module built-in portion 132.

The pen receiving portion 131 is formed in a semi-cylindrical shape so that the pen 20 can be seated, and the scanner portion 110 can be coupled to the leading end thereof. More specifically, the pen receiving portion 131 may include a fixed band portion 131A, a scan button portion 131B, and a notification lamp portion 131C.

The fixed band portion 131A may include a plurality of bands for winding and fixing the pen 20 that is seated on the pen receiving portion 131. For example, the fixed band portion 131A may include first to fourth bands 131A1, 131A2, 131A3, and 131A4.

As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the first and second bands 131A1 and 131A2 are formed on both sides of the front end of the pen receiving portion 131, and are disposed in the longitudinal direction of the pen receiving portion 131 Can be formed at positions P1 and P2 that do not overlap each other.

The third and fourth bands 131A3 and 131A4 are formed on both sides of the rear end of the pen receiving portion 131 and are formed in the same manner as the forming positions of the first and second bands 131A1 and 131A2, May be formed at positions that do not overlap with each other with respect to the longitudinal direction of the base plate 131.

The scan button unit 131B may be a unit for controlling the operation of the scanner unit 110. [ For example, when the scan button unit 131B is pressed once, the operation of the scanner unit 110 can be started. If the scanner unit 110 is pressed again, the operation of the scanner unit 110 can be terminated. Alternatively, the operation of the scanner unit 110 may be started by pressing the scan button unit 131B once, and then the operation of the scanner unit 110 may be started. The operation of the scanner unit 110 may be terminated.

The notification lamp unit 131C may indicate whether the pen scanner 100 is operated, the power state, and the data transmission state. For example, the notification lamp unit 131C may include first to third lamps 131C1, 131C2, and 131C3.

The first lamp 131C1 may indicate whether the pen scanner 100 operates according to the switching operation of the scan button unit 131B.

The second lamp 131C2 may display a power state of the pen scanner 100, that is, a remaining capacity state of the battery unit 150. [ For example, the second lamp 131C2 may receive a signal corresponding to the remaining capacity from the battery unit 150 to emit light of different colors indicating the remaining capacity of the battery unit 150, The remaining capacity of the battery unit 150 may be displayed.

The third lamp 131C3 may indicate that the data transfer unit 120 and the external device 10 are connected when the third lamp 131C3 is turned on.

The module built-in unit 132 is connected to the rear end of the pen receiving unit 131 and may include the data transfer unit 120, the memory unit 140 and the battery unit 150, In this case, the USB terminal unit 122 may be exposed at the rear end of the pen holder 130.

A pen engaging groove 132A into which the rear end of the pen 20 can be inserted may be formed at a portion of the module built-in portion 132 connected to the pen receiving portion 131. [ The pen engagement groove 132A is a portion into which the rear end of the pen 20 is inserted when the pen 20 is seated on the pen seating portion 131. The pen engagement groove 132A is a portion of the pen 20 that is seated on the pen seating portion 131, Can be more firmly fixed to the pen scanner 100.

The memory unit 140 is built in the module built-in unit 132 and may temporarily store the scan data generated through the scanner unit 110. [ For example, the memory unit 140 may include a flash memory.

The battery unit 150 is built in the module built-in unit 132 and can supply power to the pen scanner 100. The battery unit 150 may be connected to each component of the pen scanner 100 to supply power and may be charged through an external device 10 or a charger (not shown) through the USB terminal unit 122 . The battery unit 150 may be a battery pack including components such as a secondary battery, a charge / discharge circuit, and an overcharge protection circuit.

4 is a view illustrating a configuration of the scanner unit 110 'and a method of coupling the pen holder 130' according to another embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 5 is a perspective view of the pen 20 according to another embodiment of the present invention. Is a side view of the pen scanner 100 'in a coupled state.

Referring to FIGS. 4 and 5, the pen scanner 100 'according to another embodiment of the present invention is detachably attached to the pen holder 130', unlike the embodiment of the present invention. The pen scanner 100 'includes a scan module unit 111, a coupling unit 112, a scanner band 113, and a first terminal unit 114.

The scan module module 111 may photograph characters printed on a character string (in a character string unit) or a graphic image, and generate a photographed image as predetermined scan data.

The engaging part 112 is connected to the scan module part 111 and is inserted into the pen seating part 131 'and inserted into the pen seating part 131'. Ring shape having a larger arc than the pen-receiving portion 131 'so as to surround the pen-receiving portion 131'. Accordingly, the engaging portion 112 can prevent the scanner portion 110 'from being separated from the pen receiving portion 131'.

The scanner band 113 has a circular annular shape together with the engaging part 112 and applies elasticity to the pen 20 seated on the pen seating part 131 ' So that it can be more firmly fixed to the base 100 '.

The first terminal part 114 may be electrically connected to the scan module part 11 and protrude from the inner surface of the coupling part 112 and may be electrically connected to the pen mounting part 130 '. The coupling part 112 is provided with an elastic means (for example, a spring) connected to the first terminal part 114 so that when the scanner part 110 'and the fan mounting part 130' are coupled, 114 may be temporarily inserted into the engaging portion 112. [ At this time, a second terminal portion 131D having a groove shape corresponding to the first terminal portion 114 may be formed at the tip of the pen-receiving portion 131 '. The first terminal portion 114 temporarily inserted into the coupling portion 112 may be electrically connected to the second terminal portion 131D while protruding from the second terminal portion 131D.

The second terminal unit 131D is electrically connected to the data transfer unit 120, the memory unit 140 and the battery unit 150. The second terminal unit 131D is electrically connected to the scan unit 110 ' To the external device 10 or the memory unit 140 or to transfer the required power from the battery unit 150 to the scanner unit 110 '.

It is to be understood that the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiment, and that various changes and modifications may be made without departing from the scope of the present invention as set forth in the following claims It will be understood by those of ordinary skill in the art that various changes in form and details may be made therein without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention.

100, 100 ': pen scanner 110, 110': scanner unit
111: scan module module 112:
113: scanner band 114: first terminal portion
120: Data transmission unit 121: Wireless data transmission unit
122, 122 ': USB terminal unit 130, 130': Pen holder
131, 131 ': a pen-seating portion 131A: a fixing band portion
131A1: first band 131A2: second band
131A3: Third band 131A4: Fourth band
131B, 131B ': Scan button section 131C, 131C': Notification lamp section
131C1, 131C1 ': First ramp 131C2, 131C2': Second ramp
131C3, 131C3 ': third lamp 131D: second terminal portion
131E, 131E ': Pen seating groove 132. 132': Module built-in part
132A, 132A ': Pen coupling groove 140: Memory part
150: Battery section

Claims

A scanner unit for scanning the document to generate scan data;
A data transfer unit for transferring the scan data generated through the scanner unit to an external device; And
And a pen mounting portion that is coupled to the scanner portion at a front end portion,
Wherein the pen-
A pen receiving portion formed in a semi-cylindrical shape so as to allow the pen to be seated and having the scanner portion coupled to a distal end thereof; And
And a module built-in portion connected to a rear end of the pen-receiving portion and having the data transmitting portion therein,
The scanner unit includes:
A scan module for photographing a document and generating a photographed image as predetermined scan data;
A C-shaped ring-shaped coupling portion connected to the scan module portion and having a tip larger than the pen-seating portion so as to surround the pen-seating portion, the tip portion of the pen-seating portion being inserted into the pen-
A scanner band having a circular annular shape together with the engaging portion, for applying elasticity to the pen placed on the pen receiving portion; And
And a first terminal portion electrically connected to the scan module portion and protruding from an inner surface portion of the connection portion and electrically connected to the pen mounting portion.

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The method according to claim 1,
A memory unit built in the module built-in unit and storing scan data generated through the scanner unit; And
And a battery unit built in the module built-in unit and adapted to supply power to the pen scanner.

The method of claim 3,
The pen-
At least one fixing band portion for winding and fixing the pen placed on the pen receiving portion;
A scan button unit for controlling operations of the scanner unit;
A notification lamp unit for indicating whether or not the pen scanner is operated, a power supply state, and a data transmission state, respectively; And
And a second terminal unit formed at a tip end of the pen receiving unit and electrically connected to the data transfer unit, the memory unit, and the battery unit, and having a groove shape corresponding to the first terminal unit. .

5. The method of claim 4,
Wherein the fixed band portion comprises:
First and second bands formed on both sides of the tip end portion of the pen receiving portion and formed at positions that do not overlap each other with respect to the longitudinal direction of the pen receiving portion; And
And third and fourth bands formed on both sides of the rear end of the pen receiving portion, the third and fourth bands being formed at positions that do not overlap each other with respect to the longitudinal direction of the pen receiving portion.

The method according to claim 1,
Wherein the data transfer unit comprises:
A wireless data transmission unit for transmitting the scan data generated through the scanner unit to an external device through short-range wireless communication; And
And a USB terminal unit for transmitting the scan data generated through the scanner unit to an external device.

The method according to claim 1,
Wherein the module built-in part is formed with a pen engaging groove for inserting a rear end portion of the pen into a portion connected to the pen receiving portion.