TW201403126A - Scanning system - Google Patents

Abstract

A scanning system includes an imaging surface, a first optical module, an image sensor and a second optical module. The first optical module is configured for converging first light reflected or transmitted from an object to project on the imaging surface to form an optical image, wherein the first optical module includes a plurality of first lenses arranged in side by side configuration, and optical axes of the first lenses are parallel to each other. The second optical module arranged between the imaging surface and the image sensor is configured for converging second light from the optical image on the imaging surface to the image sensor to form a digital image, wherein the second optical module includes a plurality of second lenses arranged in coaxial configuration. As the above-mentioned scanning system includes a single lens optical system, therefore, design flexibility of the scanning system can be enhanced.

Description

Scanning system

The present invention relates to a scanning system, and more particularly to a scanning system comprising lens modules of two different optical systems.

Referring to FIG. 1, a conventional scanning system uses a rod lens module 11 to condense light from an object 10 to an image sensor 12, such as a contact image sensor (CIS). The digital image formed by the scanning system is equivalent to observing each position of the object 10 from the perspective of the near vertical object 10. Therefore, the scanning system shown in Fig. 1 can be applied to scanning planar objects (such as documents) or three-dimensional objects (such as textiles). , a circuit board containing electronic components, etc.).

However, limited by the width of the rod lens module 11 and the image sensor 12, the scanning width of the scanning system shown in FIG. 1 cannot be arbitrarily adjusted, and the image unfolding degree of the local object 10 cannot be improved. In addition, the image sensor 12 is mostly a customized component rather than a standard specification for mass production, so the image sensor 12 is relatively expensive to obtain, especially a color image sensor.

Referring to FIG. 2 , an image capture system converges light from the object 20 to the image sensor 22 by using a single lens module 21 . In general, a properly designed single lens module 21 can be used with any size of image sensor 22. Therefore, there are many image sensors 22 that can be selectively used, and the cost is relatively low. However, as shown in FIG. 2, the position of the object 20 deviating from the single-head module 21 forms a large viewing angle. Therefore, when applied to a three-dimensional object, the image capturing system may not be able to obtain the concave or convex portion of the object 20. The top image.

In summary, how to apply a single-lens optical system to obtain a digital image with a near-vertical object view is currently an urgent task.

The present invention provides a scanning system that utilizes a plurality of optical modules of a side-by-side configuration lens, such as a rod lens array, to converge light from an object onto an imaging surface to form a planarized optical image, and then utilize a single lens The optical module of the optical system and the image sensor capture the optical image on the imaging surface to form a digital image of the near-vertical object of the observed viewing angle.

A scanning system according to an embodiment of the invention includes an imaging surface, a first optical module, an image sensor, and a second optical module. The first optical module is configured to condense or transmit a first light from one of the objects, and project the first light onto the imaging surface to form an optical image, wherein the first optical module includes a plurality of first lenses, and The first lenses are arranged side by side such that the optical axes of one of the plurality of first lenses are parallel to each other. The image sensor is used to capture an optical image on the imaging surface to form a digital image. The second optical module is disposed between the imaging surface and the image sensor for collecting a second light of the optical image to the image sensor, wherein the second optical module comprises a plurality of second lenses disposed coaxially.

The purpose, technical contents, features, and effects achieved by the present invention will become more apparent from the detailed description of the appended claims.

Referring to FIG. 3 and FIG. 4, a scanning system according to an embodiment of the present invention is illustrated, wherein FIG. 3 is a side view perpendicular to the scanning direction A; and FIG. 4 is a side view parallel to the scanning direction (vertical paper surface). The scanning system of the present invention comprises a first optical module 31, an imaging surface 32, a second optical module 33 and an image sensor 34. The first optical module 31 is configured to concentrate a first light 30R from an object 30 and project the first light 30R onto the imaging surface 32 to form an optical image. For example, imaging surface 32 can be a roughened surface having scattering properties or a light transmissive screen doped with a scattering material, and the like.

The first light 30R can be a light that is transmitted through the object 30 or reflected by the object 30. For example, in the embodiment shown in FIG. 3, the scanning system of the present invention includes a light source 35, which The first optical modules 31 are respectively disposed on opposite sides of the object 30. The light source 35 is used to provide an illumination light to the object 30. Therefore, the light emitted by the light source 35 is transmitted through the object 30 to form the first light 30R, and the first light 30R is incident on the first optical module 31. However, the light source 35' may be disposed on the same side of the object 30 as the first optical module 31, so that the light emitted by the light source 35' is reflected by the object 30 to form the first light 30R, and the first light 30R is incident on the first light 30R. The first optical module 31. In one embodiment, the light source 35, 35' can be a light emitting diode, a Cold Cathode Fluorescent Lamp (CCFL) or other type of light source.

In an embodiment, the first optical module 31 includes a plurality of first lenses 31a. The plurality of first lenses 31a are arranged side by side, that is, one of the optical axes of the first lens 31a is parallel to each other. For example, the first optical module 31 can be a rod lens array. According to this configuration, in the optical image formed on the imaging surface 32, the viewing angle corresponding to each position of the object 30 is nearly perpendicular to the object 30.

Following the above description, the second optical module 33 is disposed between the imaging surface 32 and the image sensor 34. The second optical module 33 is configured to converge the second light 32R of the optical image on the imaging surface 32 to the image sensor 34. As such, image sensor 34 captures the optical image on imaging surface 32 to form a digital image. In one embodiment, the second optical module 33 includes a plurality of second lenses 33a, 33b disposed coaxially. For example, the second optical module 33 can be an image taking lens of a single lens optical system. Preferably, the second optical module 33 can be a zoom lens. As such, the scanning system of the present invention can change the magnification of the digital image projected to the image sensor 34 by adjusting the second optical module 33. In other words, the user can adjust the partial area of the object 30 by adjusting the second optical module 33 to obtain a higher resolution digital image of the local area. Alternatively, by performing a plurality of partial scans of the object 30, image processing is performed to obtain a higher resolution digital image of the complete object 30. It should be noted that the embodiments shown in FIG. 3 and FIG. 4 are described in which the optical axes of the first optical module 31 and the second optical module 33 are parallel to each other. However, the optical axis of the first optical module 31 and the optical axis of the second optical module 33 may have an included angle according to design requirements.

According to the above structure, the appropriately designed second optical module 33 can be combined with various specifications of the image. The sensor 34 is used in combination, in other words, the designer has a plurality of types of image sensors 34 that can be selectively used to reduce the cost of acquiring the image sensor 34. In an embodiment, the image sensor can be a linear sensor. For example, the image sensor can be a Charge Coupled Device (CCD) or a Complementary Metal Oxide Semiconductor (CMOS) sensor.

In one embodiment, the scanning system of the present invention includes a drive module (not shown). The driving module can drive the first optical module 31 and the object 30 to relatively move in a scanning direction A. For example, the driving module can be connected to the first optical module 31 to drive the first optical module 31 to scan the stationary object 30 in the scanning direction A. Alternatively, the drive module is coupled to a platform to drive the platform to move in a scan direction A. The object 30 is placed on the platform to move along with the platform and pass through the scanning area of the stationary first optical module 31 for scanning operations. In an embodiment, the driving module can be a stepping motor.

In the embodiment shown in FIG. 3 and FIG. 4, the first optical module 31 and the second optical module 33 are disposed on opposite sides of the imaging surface 32, that is, the light transmitted by the first optical module 31 is transmitted and imaged. The surface 32 is incident on the second optical module 33. However, referring to FIG. 5 , in an embodiment, the first optical module 31 and the second optical module 33 are disposed on the same side of the imaging surface 32 . Therefore, the light concentrated by the first optical module 31 is reflected by the imaging surface 32 and then incident on the second optical module 33.

Referring to FIG. 6a, in one embodiment, the scanning system of the present invention includes a reflective element 36 disposed between the imaging surface 32 and the second optical module 33. The reflective element 36 reflects the second ray 32R from the imaging surface 32 such that the second ray 32R is incident on the second optical module 33 in a bent path. As shown in FIG. 6a, the optical axes of the first ray 30R and the second ray 32R are perpendicular to each other. Therefore, the design flexibility of the scanning system of the present invention can be increased by the reflective member 36. It should be noted that depending on actual design requirements, there may be multiple reflective elements 36, as shown in FIG. 6b, to further increase the design flexibility of the scanning system of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 7 , in an embodiment, the scanning system of the present invention includes a controllable aperture 37 disposed between the second optical module 33 and the image sensor 34 . The control aperture 37 can be used to adjust the intensity of the light entering the second light 32R of the image sensor 34, or An external light can be prevented from entering the image sensor 34.

In summary, the scanning system of the present invention utilizes a plurality of first optical modules arranged side by side, such as a rod lens array, to converge light from an object onto an imaging surface to form a planarized optical image, and then reuse The second optical module of the single lens optical system and the image sensor capture optical images on the imaging surface. Therefore, the scanning system of the present invention can still obtain a digital image of a near-vertical object with an observation angle of view using the second optical module of the single-lens optical system. In addition, the scanning width of the system can be changed by adjusting the imaging range of the second optical module without replacing the image sensor. In other words, different types of scanning systems can use the same type of image sensor, which not only reduces the cost of acquiring components, but also reduces the management cost of components. The second optical module with zooming can obtain a higher resolution digital image of the object.

The embodiments described above are only intended to illustrate the technical idea and the features of the present invention, and the purpose of the present invention is to enable those skilled in the art to understand the contents of the present invention and to implement the present invention. That is, the equivalent variations or modifications made by the spirit of the present invention should still be included in the scope of the present invention.

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Figure 1 is a schematic diagram showing a conventional scanning system.

Figure 2 is a schematic diagram showing a conventional image capture system.

Figure 3 is a schematic view showing the scanning system of the first embodiment of the present invention.

Figure 4 is a schematic view showing the scanning system of the first embodiment of the present invention.

Figure 5 is a schematic view showing a scanning system of a second embodiment of the present invention.

Figure 6a is a schematic view showing a scanning system of a third embodiment of the present invention.

Figure 6b is a schematic view showing a scanning system of a fourth embodiment of the present invention.

Figure 7 is a schematic view showing a scanning system of a fifth embodiment of the present invention.

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Claims (12)

A scanning system comprising: an imaging surface; a first optical module for converging reflection or transmission from a first light of an object, and projecting the first light onto the imaging surface to form an optical image, The first optical module includes a plurality of first lenses, and the plurality of first lenses are arranged side by side such that one optical axis of the first lens is parallel to each other; and an image sensor for capturing the imaging surface The optical image is formed to form a digital image; and a second optical module is disposed between the imaging surface and the image sensor for concentrating a second light of the optical image to the image sense The detector, wherein the second optical module comprises a plurality of second lenses in a coaxial configuration. The scanning system of claim 1, wherein the first optical module comprises a rod lens array. The scanning system of claim 1, wherein the second optical module comprises a zoom lens. The scanning system of claim 1, wherein the first optical module and the second optical module are disposed on the same side or different sides of the imaging surface. The scanning system of claim 1, further comprising: a driving module that drives the first optical module and the object relatively moves in a scanning direction. The scanning system of claim 5, wherein the driving module comprises a stepping motor. The scanning system of claim 1, further comprising: a light source for providing an illumination light to the object. The scanning system of claim 7, wherein the light source comprises a light emitting diode or a cold cathode fluorescent lamp (CCFL). The scanning system of claim 1, further comprising: at least one reflective element disposed between the imaging surface and the second optical module for reflecting the second light to cause the second light to be incident on the The second optical module. The scanning system of claim 1, further comprising: a controllable aperture disposed between the second optical module and the image sensor for adjusting the second light entering the image sensor The light intensity or prevents an external light from entering the image sensor. The scanning system of claim 1, wherein the image sensor comprises a line sensor. The scanning system of claim 1, wherein the image sensor comprises a charge coupled device (CCD) or a complementary metal oxide semiconductor (CMOS) sensor.