Method and user interface for performing an automatic scan operation for a scanner coupled to a computer system
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1. A method implemented on a user interface incorporated in a computer system coupled with a scanner for performing an automatic scan operation on an original document, the computer system running a scanner driver and an application program;
- the method comprising the steps of;
reading a set of default image processing settings into the user interface;
activating the scanner to perform a primitive scan operation on the original document based on the default image processing settings to thereby obtain a primitive scanned image which is then transferred to the scanner driver;
activating the scanner driver to perform a set of image processing routines on the primitive scanned image to thereby obtain the image qualities of the original document, wherein the set of image processing routines include automatic cutting; and
based on the image qualities of the original document, specifying a set of suited image processing settings for optimal scan of the original document; and
activating the scanner to perform a final scan operation on the original document based on the suited image processing settings to thereby obtain a final scanned image which is transferred to the application program for use by the application program.
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A method and user interface is provided for use on a computer system coupled with a scanner for performing an automatic scan operation on an original document, with the computer system running a scanner driver and an application program. By the method and user interface, the scanner is first activated to perform a primitive scan operation on the original document based on the default image processing settings to thereby obtain a primitive scanned image. Next, the scanner driver is activated to perform a set of image processing routines on the primitive scanned image to thereby obtain the image qualities of the original document; and based on the image qualities of the original document, a set of suited image processing settings are specified for optimal scan of the original document. The suited image processing settings are then used to replace the default image processing settings, and the scanner is again activated to perform a final scan operation on the original document based on the suited image processing settings to thereby obtain a final scanned image which is transferred to the application program for use by the application program.
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1. A method implemented on a user interface incorporated in a computer system coupled with a scanner for performing an automatic scan operation on an original document, the computer system running a scanner driver and an application program;
- the method comprising the steps of;
reading a set of default image processing settings into the user interface;
activating the scanner to perform a primitive scan operation on the original document based on the default image processing settings to thereby obtain a primitive scanned image which is then transferred to the scanner driver;
activating the scanner driver to perform a set of image processing routines on the primitive scanned image to thereby obtain the image qualities of the original document, wherein the set of image processing routines include automatic cutting; and
based on the image qualities of the original document, specifying a set of suited image processing settings for optimal scan of the original document; and
activating the scanner to perform a final scan operation on the original document based on the suited image processing settings to thereby obtain a final scanned image which is transferred to the application program for use by the application program.
- the method comprising the steps of;
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2. A method implemented on a user interface incorporated in a computer system coupled with a scanner for performing an automatic scan operation on an original document, the computer system running a scanner driver and an application program;
- the method comprising the steps of;
reading a set of default image processing settings into the user interface;
activating the scanner to perform a primitive scan operation on the original document based on the default image processing settings to thereby obtain a primitive scanned image which is then transferred to the scanner driver;
activating the scanner driver to perform a set of image processing routines on the primitive scanned image to thereby obtain the image qualities of the original document, wherein the set of image processing routines include distortion correction; and
based on the image qualities of the original document, specifying a set of suited image processing settings for optimal scan of the original document; and
activating the scanner to perform a final scan operation on the original document based on the suited image processing settings to thereby obtain a final scanned image which is transferred to the application program for use by the application program.
- the method comprising the steps of;
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3. A method implemented on a user interface incorporated in a computer system coupled with a scanner for performing an automatic scan operation on an original document, the computer system running a scanner driver and an application program;
- the method comprising the steps of;
reading a set of default image processing settings into the user interface;
activating the scanner to perform a primitive scan operation on the original document based on the default image processing settings to thereby obtain a primitive scanned image which is then transferred to the scanner driver;
activating the scanner driver to perform a set of image processing routines on the primitive scanned image to thereby obtain the image qualities of the original document, wherein the set of image processing routines include color calibration; and
based on the image qualities of the original document, specifying a set of suited image processing settings for optimal scan of the original document; and
activating the scanner to perform a final scan operation on the original document based on the suited image processing settings to thereby obtain a final scanned image which is transferred to the application program for use by the application program.
- the method comprising the steps of;
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4. A method implemented on a user interface incorporated in a computer system coupled with a scanner for performing an automatic scan operation on an original document, the computer system running a scanner driver and an application program;
- the method comprising the steps of;
reading a set of default image processing settings into the user interface;
activating the scanner to perform a primitive scan operation on the original document based on the default image processing settings to thereby obtain a primitive scanned image which is then transferred to the scanner driver;
activating the scanner driver to perform a set of image processing routines on the primitive scanned image to thereby obtain the image qualities of the original document, wherein the set of image processing routines include automatic character recognition; and
based on the image qualities of the original document, specifying a set of suited image processing settings for optimal scan of the original document; and
activating the scanner to perform a final scan operation on the original document based on the suited image processing settings to thereby obtain a final scanned image which is transferred to the application program for use by the application program.
- the method comprising the steps of;
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5. A user interface for use on a computer system coupled with a scanner for performing an automatic scan operation on an original document, the computer system running a scanner driver and an application program;
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the user interface comprising;
means for reading a set of default image processing settings;
means for activating the scanner to perform a primitive scan operation on the original document based on the default image processing settings to thereby obtain a primitive scanned image which is then transferred to the scanner driver;
means for activating the scanner driver to perform a set of image processing routines on the primitive scanned image to thereby obtain the image qualities of the original document, wherein the set of image processing routines include automatic cutting; and
based on the image qualities of the original document, obtaining a set of suited image processing settings for optimal scan of the original document; and
means for activating the scanner to perform a final scan operation on the original document based on the suited image processing settings to thereby obtain a final scanned image which is transferred to the application program for use by the application program.
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6. A user interface for use on a computer system coupled with a scanner for performing an automatic scan operation on an original document, the computer system running a scanner driver and an application program;
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the user interface comprising;
means for reading a set of default image processing settings;
means for activating the scanner to perform a primitive scan operation on the original document based on the default image processing settings to thereby obtain a primitive scanned image which is then transferred to the scanner driver;
means for activating the scanner driver to perform a set of image processing routines on the primitive scanned image to thereby obtain the image qualities of the original document, wherein the set of image processing routines include distortion correction; and
based on the image qualities of the original document, obtaining a set of suited image processing settings for optimal scan of the original document; and
means for activating the scanner to perform a final scan operation on the original document based on the suited image processing settings to thereby obtain a final scanned image which is transferred to the application program for use by the application program.
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7. A user interface for use on a computer system coupled with a scanner for performing an automatic scan operation on an original document, the computer system running a scanner driver and an application program;
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the user interface comprising;
means for reading a set of default image processing settings;
means for activating the scanner to perform a primitive scan operation on the original document based on the default image processing settings to thereby obtain a primitive scanned image which is then transferred to the scanner driver;
means for activating the scanner driver to perform a set of image processing routines on the primitive scanned image to thereby obtain the image qualities of the original document, wherein the set of image processing routines include color calibration; and
based on the image qualities of the original document, obtaining a set of suited image processing settings for optimal scan of the original document; and
means for activating the scanner to perform a final scan operation on the original document based on the suited image processing settings to thereby obtain a final scanned image which is transferred to the application program for use by the application program.
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8. A user interface for use on a computer system coupled with a scanner for performing an automatic scan operation on an original document, the computer system running a scanner driver and an application program;
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the user interface comprising;
means for reading a set of default image processing settings;
means for activating the scanner to perform a primitive scan operation on the original document based on the default image processing settings to thereby obtain a primitive scanned image which is then transferred to the scanner driver;
means for activating the scanner driver to perform a set of image processing routines on the primitive scanned image to thereby obtain the image qualities of the original document, wherein the set of image processing routines include automatic character recognition; and
based on the image qualities of the original document, obtaining a set of suited image processing settings for optimal scan of the original document; and
means for activating the scanner to perform a final scan operation on the original document based on the suited image processing settings to thereby obtain a final scanned image which is transferred to the application program for use by the application program.
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Current AssigneeIntellectual Ventures I LLC (Intellectual Ventures LLC)
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Original AssigneeUmax Data Systems Incorporated
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InventorsHsu, T. J., Hsu, Chuan-Yu, Liu, Jay
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Primary Examiner(s)Grant, II, Jerome
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Application NumberUS09/417,497Time in Patent Office1,497 DaysField of Search358/1.15, 358/474, 358/476, 709/208, 709/326, 382/167, 382/176US Class Current358/1.15CPC Class CodesH04N 1/00002 Diagnosis, testing or measu...H04N 1/00005 relating to image dataH04N 1/00031 Testing, i.e. determining t...H04N 1/00047 using an image not specific...H04N 1/0005 in service, i.e. during nor...H04N 1/00063 using at least a part of th...H04N 1/00068 Calculating or estimatingH04N 1/00087 Setting or calibrating pict...H04N 1/40 Picture signal circuits H04...H04N 2201/0081 Image reader H04N2201/0091 ...H04N 2201/0416 Performing a pre-scan
