Radiant energy – Photocells; circuits and apparatus – Photocell controlled circuit
Patent
1998-04-14
2000-10-31
Lee, John R.
Radiant energy
Photocells; circuits and apparatus
Photocell controlled circuit
250234, 358482, H04N 104, H04N 140
Patent
active
061406295
ABSTRACT:
A CCD line sensor is adjusted to a dynamic range capable of reliably reading a maximum density (highest density) so as to ascertain the density distribution of an original image (prescan). Next, a pixel which outputs date having a density value higher than a predetermined density threshold value (for example, D=about 2.0 to 2.3 with a maximum density value D as 3 to 3.3) is extracted from image data obtained by one scanning. At the main scanning time, a liquid crystal shutter is operated, transmittance is reduced, and an original image is read only when light is received by the extracted pixel(main scan). An image reading method is provided as mentioned above, and also a scanner for restraining the deterioration of the S/N ratio from the low density area of the original image to the high density area thereof and reliably reading the original image is obtained.
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Fuji Photo Film Co. , Ltd.
Lee John R.
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