Image processing apparatus
US7907797B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 4, 2004 |
| Grant date | Mar 15, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 24, 2027 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04N1/387
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
This invention provides an efficient image processing apparatus having merits as the handiness and visibility of paper and the multi-functionality of a computer, enabling trial and error with paper media without capturing all images previously. The apparatus comprises an image capturing unit for electronically capturing paper images by a photo-sensor; an image editing unit for editing such as clipping of partial image or scaling; a user interface unit for receiving user's commands regarding the image editing; an image memory unit for storing; and an image display unit for displaying the images in the image memory unit. An image displaying function is provided on a transparent plane. Photo-sensors are on the plane, and image capturing unit and image display unit are integrated to form an image capturing and display unit. A user gains an operability compatible with human instinct, ignoring a difference between paper and electronic medium.
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