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Image processing apparatus
Assignee: Canon Inc
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Filing: 1990-06-11
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Granted: 1992-05-19
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Expires: 2010-06-11
Abstract
Abstract An image processing apparatus switchable between an observation mode for projecting an image onto an observation position and a read mode for projecting the image onto a read position includes an optical system for forming an optical path for projecting the image onto the observation position. The optical system includes at least one movable mirror for receiving a light beam from the image. The mirror is movable to a first position for reflecting the light beam from the image toward the observation position and to a second position for reflecting the light beam toward the read position. The apparatus also includes a first moving mechanism for moving the mirror to the first position and to the second position, an image sensor disposed at the read position and movable so as to enter into the optical path or to retreat from the optical path, and a second moving mechanism for moving the image sensor along a straight line crossing the optical path.
Inventors
- 👤 Kazuhiko Onuki
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 22:21
CPC Classifications
H; H04; H04N; H04N1/00; H04N1/00127; H04N1/00249; H04N1/00267; H04N1/04; H04N1/10; H04N1/1013; H04N1/1026; H04N1/1017; H04N1/19; H04N1/191; H04N1/192; H04N1/193
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 15
Claim 1
Independent Claim
202 words
An image processing apparatus switchable between an observation mode for projecting an optical image onto an observation position and a read mode for projecting the optical image onto a read position, said apparatus comprising: optical means for forming an optical path for projecting the optical image onto said observation position and said read position, said optical means including a mirror being movable between a first position and a second position, said mirror projecting said optical image reflected by said mirror onto said observation position in said first position and projecting said optical image reflected by said mirror onto said read position in said second position, said mirror being set in said first position when the apparatus is switched in said observation mode and being set in said second position when the apparatus is switched in said read mode; first moving means for moving said mirror to said first position and to said second position; an image sensor disposed at said read position and being movable in a direction crossing the reflection optical path of said mirror when said mirror is set in said second position; and second moving means for moving said image sensor in the direction crossing said reflection optical path.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
202 words
An image processing apparatus switchable between an observation mode for projecting an optical image onto an observation position and a read mode for projecting the optical image onto a read position, said apparatus comprising: optical means for forming an optical path for projecting the optical image onto said observation position and said read position, said optical means including a mirror being movable between a first position and a second position, said mirror projecting said optical image reflected by said mirror onto said observation position in said first position and projecting said optical image reflected by said mirror onto said read position in said second position, said mirror being set in said first position when the apparatus is switched in said observation mode and being set in said second position when the apparatus is switched in said read mode; first moving means for moving said mirror to said first position and to said second position; an image sensor disposed at said read position and being movable in a direction crossing the reflection optical path of said mirror when said mirror is set in said second position; and second moving means for moving said image sensor in the direction crossing said reflection optical path.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
34 words
An image processing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein, after said mirror has been moved to said second position by said first moving means, said image sensor is moved by said second moving means.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
17 words
An image processing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein said mirror is rotatable around a rotation shaft.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
58 words
An image processing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein said mirror moves so that, in said observation mode, a reflecting surface of said mirror faces said observation position and a face opposite to the reflecting surface of said mirror faces said image sensor, and, in said read mode, the reflecting surface of said mirror faces said image sensor.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
41 words
An image processing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein said optical means includes a lens and a fixed mirror disposed facing said lens, and wherein said movable mirror is disposed at a position receiving a light beam from said fixed mirror.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
31 words
An image processing apparatus according to claim 5, wherein said image sensor moves so as to enter into or retreat from an optical path formed between said fixed and movable mirrors.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
18 words
An image processing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein said image sensor comprises a photoelectric conversion device array.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
37 words
An image processing apparatus according to claim 1, further comprising means for obturating external light directly projected toward said image sensor through said observation position, said obturating means moving together with said image sensor as one body.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
162 words
A film reading apparatus comprising: optical means for projecting an optical image of a film onto a screen, said optical means including at least one movable reflecting member for reflecting the optical image of the film, and said reflecting member being movable to a first position for observing the optical image and to a second position for reading the optical image, said reflecting member projecting said reflected optical image onto said screen in said first position and projecting said reflected optical image onto said read position in said second position; photoelectric conversion means for reading the optical image of the film and for converting the optical image into an electrical signal, said photoelectric conversion means disposed at said read position and moving along said read position when said reflecting member is placed at said second position and reading the optical image reflected by said reflecting member; and means for moving said reflecting member to said first position and to said second position.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
162 words
A film reading apparatus comprising: optical means for projecting an optical image of a film onto a screen, said optical means including at least one movable reflecting member for reflecting the optical image of the film, and said reflecting member being movable to a first position for observing the optical image and to a second position for reading the optical image, said reflecting member projecting said reflected optical image onto said screen in said first position and projecting said reflected optical image onto said read position in said second position; photoelectric conversion means for reading the optical image of the film and for converting the optical image into an electrical signal, said photoelectric conversion means disposed at said read position and moving along said read position when said reflecting member is placed at said second position and reading the optical image reflected by said reflecting member; and means for moving said reflecting member to said first position and to said second position.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
37 words
A film reading apparatus according to claim 9, further comprising second moving means for moving said photoelectric conversion means in a direction crossing a reflection optical path of said reflecting member when placed at said second position.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
34 words
A film reading apparatus according to claim 10, wherein said second moving means reciprocates said photoelectric conversion means along a predetermined track passing within and outside of said optical path of said optical means.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
28 words
A film reading apparatus according to claim 11, wherein said second moving means moves said photoelectric conversion means when said reflecting member is placed at said second position.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
18 words
A film reading apparatus according to claim 11, wherein said photoelectric conversion means comprises a linear image sensor.
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