Method of and apparatus for setting original in image scanner

Claim 3

A method in accordance with claim 1, further comprising the step of: (f) delivering said reference data to said image scanner so that only said rectangular region on said original is scanned with said image scanner.

Claim 4

A method in accordance with claim 2, wherein an image of said original held in said original holder is projected on a sheet member with an image projector , and the steps (c) and (d) are attained with reference to a projected image of said original on said sheet member.

Claim 5

A method in accordance with claim 3, wherein said original holder is provided with a reference mark, an image of said reference mark is also projected with said image projector on said sheet member to give a projected reference mark, and said reference data is obtained through the steps of: specifying a rectangular region on said sheet member which includes a projected image of said desired area existing in said projected image of said original, and finding a positional relationship between said rectangular region on said sheet member and said projected reference mark.

Claim 6

A method in accordance with claim 4, wherein said image projector projects respective images of said original and said reference mark on said sheet member while magnifying said respective images, and said reference data is obtained through the step of transforming a data expressing said positional relationship between said rectangular region on said sheet member and said projected reference mark on the basis of a value of a magnification factor at which said projector projects said respective images on said sheet member.

Claim 7

A method in accordance with claim 5, wherein said image scanner is provided for reading said image of said desired area to obtain an image data which is to be delivered to an image recorder, said image recorder is operable to record an image expressed by said image data on a recording medium, said sheet member is a layout sheet on which a location of said image of said desired area on said recording medium is indicated, said rectangular region on said sheet member having a side parallel to an edge line of said layout sheet, and said reference data includes: a first reference data representing coordinates of an apex of said rectangular region in said original in a coordinate system defined on said original holder, and a second reference data representing said incline angle at which said rectangular region in said original is inclined from a reference direction on said original holder indicated by said reference mark.

Claim 10

(8) An image scanning system for scanning an image of an original to read said image according to a scan data indicating a scanning condition for reading said image, said image scanning system comprising: (a) an original holder capable of holding said original and having a memory means, (b) a scan data generating means for generating said scan data on the basis of said image and a scanning plan prepared by an operator, said scan data generating means having a data write means for writing said scan data to said memory means in said original holder, and (c) an image scanner for scanning said image of said original having: (c-1) a scan table capable to accept said original holder, (c-2) an image scanning means for scanning said image of said original which is held by said original holder placed on said scan table, to read said image for each scanning line, (c-3) a data read means for read a scan data stored in said memory means in said original holder, and (c-4) a scan control means for controlling said image scanning means according to said scan data.

Claim 11

(8) An image scanning system for scanning an image of an original to read said image according to a scan data indicating a scanning condition for reading said image, said image scanning system comprising: (a) an original holder capable of holding said original and having a memory means, (b) a scan data generating means for generating said scan data on the basis of said image and a scanning plan prepared by an operator, said scan data generating means having a data write means for writing said scan data to said memory means in said original holder, and (c) an image scanner for scanning said image of said original having: (c-1) a scan table capable to accept said original holder, (c-2) an image scanning means for scanning said image of said original which is held by said original holder placed on said scan table, to read said image for each scanning line, (c-3) a data read means for read a scan data stored in said memory means in said original holder, and (c-4) a scan control means for controlling said image scanning means according to said scan data.

Claim 12

(9) An image scanning system in accordance with claim 8, wherein said original holder is provided with a first connector electrically coupled to said memory means, a connection face of said first connector being exposed to the exterior of said original holder, said scan data generating means has a second connector capable of being connected with said first connector so that said scan data is delivered from said scan data generating means to said memory means through a connection of said first and second connectors, and said data read means has a third connector capable of being connected with said first connector so that said scan data is read from said memory means through a connection of said first and third connectors.

Claim 13

An image scanning system in accordance with claim 8, wherein said memory means has a magnetic tape, said scan data generating means has a first magnetic head for writing said scan data on said magnetic tape, and said data read means has a second magnetic head for reading said scan data on said magnetic tape.

Claim 14

An original holder for holding an original, said original holder being employed for setting said original in an image scanner, said original holder comprise: (a) first and second frame members connected with each other through a hinge means at respective edges of said first and second frame members, and (b) transparent plate members provided in windows surrounded by said first and second frame members, respectively, wherein a reference mark is provided in said original holder, whereby respective images of said original and said reference mark are projected on a plane prepared in the exterior of said original holder when said original holder is loaded into an image projector and exposed with a light generated in said image projector.

Claim 15

An original holder for holding an original, said original holder being employed for setting said original in an image scanner, said original holder comprise: (a) first and second frame members connected with each other through a hinge means at respective edges of said first and second frame members, and (b) transparent plate members provided in windows surrounded by said first and second frame members, respectively, wherein a reference mark is provided in said original holder, whereby respective images of said original and said reference mark are projected on a plane prepared in the exterior of said original holder when said original holder is loaded into an image projector and exposed with a light generated in said image projector.

Claim 16

An original holder for holding on original, said original holder being employed for setting said original in an image scanner, said original holder comprises: (a) a holding means for holding said original, and (b) a memory means attached to said holding means for storing a data provided form the exterior of said original holder.

Claim 17

An original holder for holding on original, said original holder being employed for setting said original in an image scanner, said original holder comprises: (a) a holding means for holding said original, and (b) a memory means attached to said holding means for storing a data provided form the exterior of said original holder.

Claim 18

An original holder in accordance with claim 12, wherein said holding means having; (a-1) first and second frame members connected with each other through a hinge means at respective edges of said first and second frame members, and (a-2) transparent plate members provided in windows surrounded by said first and second frame members, respectively.

Claim 19

A scan table provided in an image scanner for accepting an original thereon so that an image of said original is scanned to be read with said image scanner, said scan table comprising: (a) a hollow member having a window, and (b) a rotary table which is so mounted in said window as to rotate around a center of said rotary table, said window having a shape corresponding to a shape of an original holder holding said original, whereby said original held in said original holder can be set into said window and rotated with said rotary table.

Claim 20

A scan table provided in an image scanner for accepting an original thereon so that an image of said original is scanned to be read with said image scanner, said scan table comprising: (a) a hollow member having a window, and (b) a rotary table which is so mounted in said window as to rotate around a center of said rotary table, said window having a shape corresponding to a shape of an original holder holding said original, whereby said original held in said original holder can be set into said window and rotated with said rotary table.

Claim 21

A scan table in accordance with claim 14, further comprising; (c) a rotary drive mechanism provided in said hollow box member for rotating said rotary table with a motor, and (d) an angle detector provided in said hollow box member for detecting a rotation angle of said rotary table from a predetermined direction defined on said hollow box member.

Claim 22

A scan table in accordance with claim 14, wherein angular indexes are marked on said scan table around said window, and an indication mark is provided on an edge of said rotary table, whereby a rotation angle of said rotary table can be found by observing what angular index within said angular indexes is indicated by said indication mark.

Claim 25

A drum employed in a drum type image scanner and around which an original is wound to be subjected to an image reading with a drum type image scanner, said drum comprising: (a) a drum body around which said original is to be wound, and (b) a memory means provided on said drum body and capable to store a data supplied from the exterior of the drum.

Claim 26

A drum employed in a drum type image scanner and around which an original is wound to be subjected to an image reading with a drum type image scanner, said drum comprising: (a) a drum body around which said original is to be wound, and (b) a memory means provided on said drum body and capable to store a data supplied from the exterior of the drum.

Claim 27

A drum in accordance with claim 18, wherein said memory means is a magnetic tape wound on said drum body.