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Device for reading a color image from an original document with reciprocating filter
Assignee: Ricoh Co Ltd
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Filing: 1986-09-26
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Granted: 1989-06-20
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Expires: 2006-09-26
Abstract
Abstract A color document image reading device provides for inputting of a color image on an original document to various kinds of image processing apparatus. The color document image is decomposed into predetermined pixels, then photoelectrically converted into an electric signal, and then outputted with the pixels arranged time-serially. A filter has a plurality of color separation filter elements which are arranged in a flat configuration while being physically isolated from each other by a light-intercepting area having a predetermined width. The filter is driven by filter drive means in a reciprocal motion in a direction perpendicular to an optical axis, whereby any of the filter elements is brought into alignment with the optical axis. The filter is supported in such a manner as to be movable in a direction of movement of the filter drive means while being prevented from moving in the other directions.
Inventors
- 👤 Yoshiaki Kammoto
- 👤 Masanori Saito
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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2026-11-04 00:47
CPC Classifications
H; H04; H04N; H04N1/00; H04N1/46; H04N1/48; H04N1/482
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
227 words
A device for reading a color image from a color original document, comprising: a line image sensor for decomposing the color image which is incident to a light-sensitive surface of said line image sensor into pixels each having a predetermined configuration and photoelectrically converting said pixels; an optical arrangement for conducting the color image located on the read line to said light sensitive surface of said line image sensor; flat filter means having a plurality of color separation stripe filters each having a predetermined size and separating a predetermined color component, said filters being spaced at a predetermined distance from each other and extending along the lenth of said light-sensitive surface wherein said predetermined distance is such that a light beam directed toward said line image sensor is temporarily and completely intercepted; filter drive means for driving said flat filter means in a reciprocal motion in a plane which is perpendicular to an optical axis so as to cause any one of said filters to move into alignment with said optical axis; and filter support means for supporting said filter means in such a manner as to allow said filter means to move in the direction of reciprocation while restricting movement of said filter means in other directions; wherein said filter support means comprises a plurality of leaf springs which are identical in dimensions and spring coefficient.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
227 words
A device for reading a color image from a color original document, comprising: a line image sensor for decomposing the color image which is incident to a light-sensitive surface of said line image sensor into pixels each having a predetermined configuration and photoelectrically converting said pixels; an optical arrangement for conducting the color image located on the read line to said light sensitive surface of said line image sensor; flat filter means having a plurality of color separation stripe filters each having a predetermined size and separating a predetermined color component, said filters being spaced at a predetermined distance from each other and extending along the lenth of said light-sensitive surface wherein said predetermined distance is such that a light beam directed toward said line image sensor is temporarily and completely intercepted; filter drive means for driving said flat filter means in a reciprocal motion in a plane which is perpendicular to an optical axis so as to cause any one of said filters to move into alignment with said optical axis; and filter support means for supporting said filter means in such a manner as to allow said filter means to move in the direction of reciprocation while restricting movement of said filter means in other directions; wherein said filter support means comprises a plurality of leaf springs which are identical in dimensions and spring coefficient.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
16 words
A device as claimed in claim 1, wherein said line image sensor comprises a CCD device.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
41 words
A device as claimed in claim 1, wherein said filter means comprises a red, a blue and a green filter which are mounted at a predetermined distance from each other on a frame which is made of a light intercepting material.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
16 words
A device as claimed in claim 3, wherein said filter drive means comprises a linear motor.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
31 words
A device as claimed in claim 1, wherein said optical arrangement comprises a lens and a lens support for supporting said lens, said leaf springs being anchored to said lens support.
Claim 7
Independent Claim
268 words
A device for reading a color image from a color original document, comprising: a line image sensor for decomposing the color image which is incident to a light-sensitive surface of said line image sensor into pixels each having a predetermined configuration and photoelectrically converting said pixels; an optical arrangement for conducting the color image located on the read line to said light sensitive surface of said line image sensor; flat filter means having a plurality of color separation stripe filters having a predetermined size and separating a predetermined color component, said filters being spaced at a predetermined distance from each other and extending along the length of said light-sensitive surface wherein said predetermined distance is such that a light beam directed toward said line image sensor is temporarily and completely intercepted; filter drive means for driving said flat filter means in a reciprocal motion in a plane which is perpendicular to an optical axis so as to cause any one of said filters to move into alignment with said optical axis; and filter support means for supporting said filter means in such a manner as to allow said filter means to move in the direction of reciprocation while restricting movement of said filter means in other directions, wherein said filter means comprises a red, a blue and a green filter which are mounted at a predetermined distance from each other on a frame which is made of a light intercepting material, wherein said filter drive means comprises a linear motor and wherein said green filter is aligned with said optical axis while said linear motor is not driven.
Claim 8
Independent Claim
268 words
A device for reading a color image from a color original document, comprising: a line image sensor for decomposing the color image which is incident to a light-sensitive surface of said line image sensor into pixels each having a predetermined configuration and photoelectrically converting said pixels; an optical arrangement for conducting the color image located on the read line to said light sensitive surface of said line image sensor; flat filter means having a plurality of color separation stripe filters having a predetermined size and separating a predetermined color component, said filters being spaced at a predetermined distance from each other and extending along the length of said light-sensitive surface wherein said predetermined distance is such that a light beam directed toward said line image sensor is temporarily and completely intercepted; filter drive means for driving said flat filter means in a reciprocal motion in a plane which is perpendicular to an optical axis so as to cause any one of said filters to move into alignment with said optical axis; and filter support means for supporting said filter means in such a manner as to allow said filter means to move in the direction of reciprocation while restricting movement of said filter means in other directions, wherein said filter means comprises a red, a blue and a green filter which are mounted at a predetermined distance from each other on a frame which is made of a light intercepting material, wherein said filter drive means comprises a linear motor and wherein said green filter is aligned with said optical axis while said linear motor is not driven.
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