TW201801507A - Copying method and image acquiring device and copying system using the same - Google Patents

Abstract

An image acquiring device comprises: an automatic document feeder (ADF) comprising an input tray supporting an information medium and a control panel having a key for selecting image capturing side(s) of the information medium; an image capturing assembly capturing image(s) of the image capturing side(s); a processor electrically connected to the ADF, the image capturing assembly and the key; a storage electrically connected to the processor and comprising an image module storing the image(s) of the image capturing side(s) and program codes for enabling image capturing; and an output unit electrically connected to the processor and receiving and outputting the image(s) of the image capturing side(s). The processor controls the image capturing assembly to capture the image(s) of the image capturing side(s) and transmits the image(s) to the output unit according to the program codes and different signals of the key. An associated copying method is also provided.

Description

Copying method and image capturing device and copying system using the same

The present invention relates to a copying method, and more particularly to an image capturing apparatus and a copying system using the copying method.

When a user copies a data medium, if there is only a single document, a general platform scanner is currently the most commonly used; however, using a flatbed scanner, the operations include: a cover, alignment, state setting, Start and other actions, even after the copy is completed, the user will forget to take the original data media because the operation time is too long. The platform scanner is very time consuming for the user if there are multiple files to operate.

In order to save time, the user uses an automatic paper feeder for scanning. However, the automatic feeder of the general machine has different internal specifications, some of which are directly from the front end of the feeder (straight-through), and some files are turned into a U-bend from the rear end of the feeder (U-shaped), whether straight-through or straight-through The automatic paper feeder or U-shaped automatic paper feeder can be designed to copy one or both sides using image capture assembly technology. When setting the one-sided copy method, the data medium will only be copied on one side; when the double-sided copy method is set, there will be a path for scanning the double-sided path.

However, when single-sided data is required, the user often does not know that the data is placed face up or down, and often causes the user to put the data face up. If the output image result is blank, it means that the user's orientation is wrong, so it must be restarted once. This indicates that the unclear result causes the user to waste time and waste resources.

In order to solve the problem that has been existing for a long time, the present invention provides a technique for facilitating copying by a user, and the user can place the data medium on the automatic paper feeder to operate easily and clearly; to avoid the occurrence of operational errors.

Accordingly, it is an object of the present invention to provide a copying method and an image capturing apparatus and copying system using the same. The invention can make the user easily judge the data surface to be copied, and set the finger to enable the image capturing device to start the setting action, thereby achieving the effect of saving resources.

To achieve the above objective, the present invention provides an image capture device for selecting an image capture surface for copying a data medium, comprising: an automatic paper feeder comprising: an input tray for supporting the data medium; and a control The platform includes one or more button components for selecting an image capturing surface of the data medium; at least one image capturing component for capturing an image of the data medium to capture the image; the processor, the electrical connection automatic feeding a paper storage device, an image capturing component and the button component; a storage area electrically connected to the processor and including at least one image module for storing the code for starting the image capture and storing the image of the data medium for capturing And an output unit electrically connected to the processor and receiving and outputting an image of the data medium to capture the image. The processor controls the image capturing component to capture the image of the data medium according to the code and the different signal of the button component on the console, and transmits the image to the output unit. The different signals of the button components on the console can correspond to different image modules (Image Module) to control the corresponding operations of the image capturing component; or a single image module can be started at different times. Control Take the image surface and store the captured image surface in the corresponding storage area.

The invention further provides a copying system for selecting to copy an image of a first side, a second side or a first side and a second side of a data medium, comprising: an automatic paper feeder comprising: a paper feed tray, For storing data media for image capture and storage operations; and a sensing device for detecting the presence of data media; a console for displaying control data for use by at least one button component The first side, the second side, and the first side and the second side perform an image capturing and storing operation of a first side option, a second side option, and a double-sided option image to provide a user selection The mode to be copied; and an image capturing component, which is actuated according to a corresponding signal sent by the setting of the option of the button component. The first option emits a first signal, the second option sends a second signal, and the duplex option sends a third signal to cause the image capture component to act. The first side of the data medium can be the side on which the user sees the data medium (above the data medium), and the second side can be the side where the user cannot see the data medium (below the data medium); Also.

Wherein, when the sensing device detects the data medium on the input tray, it enters a selected scan format set by the image module; when the sensing device does not detect the data medium on the input tray, the image module is set Go back to the original setting state.

The invention further provides a copying method of an image capturing device, comprising the steps of: automatically sensing a data medium located in an automatic paper feeder; and starting an image surface option on the automatic paper feeder to be in a standby state; allowing a user to view the image surface The option indicates that the image surface to be copied is selected; one of the image surface options selected by the user is transmitted to a processor; and the processor activates the corresponding module to perform the copying operation according to the image surface signal.

The invention further provides a method for copying an image capturing device, comprising the steps of: automatically sensing a data medium located in an automatic paper feeder by using a sensing device to generate an inductive signal; automatically feeding the data medium according to the sensing signal and extracting data Double-sided shadow of the media The image surface option on the automatic paper feeder is activated to be on standby; the user selects the image surface to be copied according to the image surface option indication; and transmits the image surface signal of the image selection option selected by the user to the image surface. a processor; and the processor starts a corresponding copying operation according to the image surface signal.

The invention provides a copying method and a transaction machine system using the copying method, which facilitates the user to intuitively select the format page to be copied directly from the image, and avoids misplaced the information page to be copied on the input tray, thereby achieving humanity. Chemical, environmental and resource-saving effects.

The technical contents and spirit of the present invention can be further understood from the following examples and the accompanying drawings.

a, b, c, d‧‧‧ passage

Ab, cd, dd‧‧‧ paper feed channel

1, 1'‧‧‧ transaction machine electronic device

10‧‧‧ console

11‧‧‧ Processor

12, 12', 14, 14', 16, 16', 28‧‧‧ button components

13‧‧‧Automatic feeder

15‧‧‧ panel

17‧‧‧ Storage area

18‧‧‧Output unit

19‧‧‧Image capture component

20‧‧‧Paper mechanism components

21‧‧‧First translucent viewing zone

23‧‧‧First image capture subassembly

24‧‧‧Second transparent viewing zone

25‧‧‧Second image capture subassembly

30‧‧‧Paper mechanism components

31‧‧‧Transparent viewing zone

33‧‧‧Image capture subcomponent

46‧‧‧Key components

48‧‧‧Start button

101, 102, 104~107‧‧‧ steps

131‧‧‧Sensing device

132‧‧‧ input tray

171, 172‧‧‧ image sub-module

173‧‧‧Image module

201~207‧‧‧Steps

In order to more clearly illustrate the embodiments of the present invention or the technical solutions in the prior art, the drawings used in the embodiments or the description of the prior art will be briefly described below. Obviously, the drawings in the following description are only Some embodiments of the invention may also be used to obtain other figures from these figures without departing from the art.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS Figure 1 is a transactional electronic device having an automatic paper feeder in accordance with the present invention.

1a is a schematic view showing an operation interface of a copying method according to a first embodiment of the present invention.

Fig. 1b is a schematic view showing the operation interface of the copying method according to the second embodiment of the present invention.

Figure 1c is a schematic illustration of the operational interface of a copying method in accordance with a third embodiment of the present invention.

1d to 1f are schematic diagrams showing an operation interface of a copying method according to a fourth embodiment of the present invention.

2a-2b are block diagrams of systems in accordance with the copying method of the present invention.

Figure 3 is a schematic illustration of a copying system in accordance with a fifth embodiment of the present invention.

3a-3b are schematic views of a copying system in accordance with a sixth embodiment of the present invention.

4 is a flow chart of a copying method of a transaction machine electronic device according to a seventh embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 5 is a flow chart showing a copying method of a transaction machine electronic device according to an eighth embodiment of the present invention.

Figure 6 is another illustration of a transaction machine electronic device having an automatic paper feeder in accordance with the present invention.

Figure 6a is a schematic view showing the operation interface of the copying method according to the ninth embodiment of the present invention.

Figure 6b is a schematic view showing the operation interface of the copying method according to the tenth embodiment of the present invention.

Figure 7a is a system block diagram of a copying method in accordance with an eleventh embodiment of the present invention.

Fig. 7b and Fig. 7c are schematic diagrams showing the operation interface of two examples of the copying method according to the eleventh embodiment of the present invention.

The technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention are clearly and completely described in the following with reference to the accompanying drawings in the embodiments of the present invention. It is obvious that the described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of the present invention, but not all embodiments. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the embodiments of the present invention without creative efforts are within the scope of the present invention.

1 is a schematic diagram of an operation interface of a copying method according to a first embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram of an operation interface of a copying method according to a first embodiment of the present invention. 2a~2b are block diagrams of systems in accordance with the copying method of the present invention. The present invention provides a copying method: when a user uses a paper feed tray 132 provided on the automatic paper feeder 13 on the printer electronic device 1, a data medium is placed in the paper feed. When the copy operation of the data medium is performed on the disc 132, the copying method is used to select an option material for copying the first side, the second side or both sides (the first side and the second side) of the data medium to operate, the transaction machine The electronic device 1 comprises: an automatic paper feeder 13 including a paper feed tray 132 for supporting the data medium; and a console 10 including button elements 12, 14 and 16 for selecting an image of the data medium. Taking a face (a video face, a data face or a print face that the user wants to obtain); a processor 11 (see FIG. 2a) electrically connected to the automatic paper feeder 13, an image capture component 19, and the button component 12 And a storage area 17 electrically connected to the processor, and comprising: at least one image module 173 for storing the code for starting the image capture and storing the image of the data medium for capturing the image; An output unit 18 is electrically connected to the processor 11 and receives and outputs an image of the data medium to capture the image; wherein the processor 11 is based on the code and the button elements 12, 14 and 16 on the console 10. Different signals, Image capture control unit 19 captures an image of the media data for the captured image, and transmits the image to the output unit 18.

The different signals sent by the button elements 12, 14 and 16 on the console 10 correspond to different image sub-modules 171 and 172 and the image module 173 or the image capturing component 19. Component. The output unit 18 includes a printer, a fax machine, an external storage device, or a network transmission port. It should be noted that the transaction machine electronic device 1 can be up-converted to be an image capture device. In this case, the output unit 18 may not be a printer, a fax machine, or even omitted, so the image capture device The copying method does not necessarily include outputting the material media in a physical copy.

The automatic paper feeder 13 further includes a sensing device 131 disposed at the paper feeding end of the paper feeding tray 132 for sensing whether the data medium exists. When the sensing device 131 detects the data medium. The setting of the copy method will start. The image capture of the data medium is directed to a first surface button component that can correspond to the first side of the data medium 12. A second side button element 14 corresponding to the second side of the data medium or a double side button element 16 corresponding to the first side and the second side. Button elements can also be presented as options on the screen. One embodiment is: when the sensing device 131 senses the data medium, the image capturing direction setting option of the image module is activated; and the fifth embodiment of FIG. 3 is taken as an example, that one option corresponds to one image sub-module For example, the first button component 12 is configured to send a first signal to the processor 11 to start the first portion of the code stored in the first image sub-module 171 to control the image capturing component to capture the first side of the data medium ( The image of the above is set; the second button component 14 is configured to send a second signal to the processor 11 to activate the second portion of the code stored in the second image sub-module 172 to control the image capturing component to capture the data medium. The image of the two sides (below); the double-sided button component 16 is configured to send a third signal to the processor 11 to activate the code of the first image sub-module 171 and the second image sub-module 172 to control the image capturing component to acquire data. An image of both sides of the media (above and below). Of course, in this embodiment, the user can directly enter the setting mode of setting the image capturing direction by the user touching the image to face the button component, and the setting image is not required to be activated when the sensing device senses the data media. Take the mode of setting.

Another embodiment is: when the sensing device senses the data medium, the setting option of the image capturing face is activated; taking the fifth embodiment of FIG. 3 as an example, the face-to-face selection of the data media on the console is The single image module 173 is controlled, and does not need a plurality of image sub-modules to be separately established. For example, the first surface button component 12 is configured to send the first signal and activate the single image module 173 (loading code). The first image capturing sub-assembly 23 is activated to scan the first side (upper side) of the data medium at the first time point t1; the second surface key element 14 is configured to send the second signal and activate the single image module 173 to The second image capturing sub-assembly 25 is activated to scan the second side (below) of the data medium at the first time point t2; the double-sided button element 16 is configured to send the third signal and activate the single image module 173 for the first Temporarily The first image capturing sub-assembly 23 is activated at the intermediate point t1, and the second image capturing sub-assembly 25 is activated at the first time point t2 to scan both sides (upper and lower) of the data medium. Of course, in this embodiment, the setting mode of the setting image capturing direction can be directly activated by touching the button component of the image surface, and the setting mode of the image capturing direction is not required to be detected by the sensing device.

Once the copying method is set to start, the data medium begins to enter the paper feed path, and the data medium can travel from the top of the data medium or from the bottom of the data medium.

The first surface button component 12, the second surface button component 14 and the double-sided button component 16 are used for the user to clearly recognize the orientation of the data surface to be selected (image capturing surface) without being affected by the data surface. The input tray is set up or down; it means that the double-sided button element 16 uses text, graphics or text graphics to indicate that both sides of the data are retained. For example, in this embodiment, the first surface button component 12, the second surface button component 14 and the double-sided button component 16 are jointly expressed by graphics and characters (which can also be regarded as a graphic) to clearly indicate the needs of the user. The operation is oriented to save time and environmental protection.

In this embodiment, three button components are provided: a first surface button component 12 for transmitting a first signal, a corresponding function for capturing an image of a first side of the data medium; and a second surface button component 14 for The second signal is sent, and the corresponding function is to capture the image of the second side of the data medium; and a double-sided button component 16 is configured to send the third signal, and the corresponding function is to capture the double-sided image of the data medium. . The first side is, for example, the side up of the data medium, and the second side is the side down of the data medium, and the two sides are both sides of the data medium (above and below). It is worth noting that a single button component can be used in place of three button components, and a single button component can transmit three different signals for the processor to initiate capture and store the first, second or first side of the data medium. The image with the second side is in the image module. For example, pressing the button element once means capturing the first side, pressing twice means capturing the second side, and pressing the button element three times means capturing the first side and the second side. Alternatively, continuously pressing the button element to emit a prompt sound means capturing the first side, two prompt sounds indicating that the second side is captured, and three prompt sounds indicating that the first side and the second side are captured.

Fig. 1b is a schematic view showing the operation interface of the copying method according to the second embodiment of the present invention. In FIG. 1b, the first surface button component 12, the second surface button component 14 and the double-sided button component 16 of the data medium are co-expressed with graphics and text; although the panel 15 is elongated, only the text can be displayed, but not Affecting the user's choice of data media for selection.

Referring to FIG. 1c, FIG. 1c is a schematic diagram of an operation interface of a copying method according to a third embodiment of the present invention. In this embodiment, the first surface button component 12', the second surface button component 14' and the double-sided button component 16' of the data medium are expressed in words; the user clearly selects the orientation to be operated according to the indication (image 撷After the face is taken, the code of the corresponding image module is loaded and started to start.

1d to 1f are schematic diagrams showing an operation interface of a copying method according to a fourth embodiment of the present invention. Referring to FIG. 1d, in this embodiment, the button component on the console 10 is used to operate the face of the data medium, and the face-oriented option corresponds to the first face button component 12 and the double-sided button component 16 for controlling the image of the data medium. Take advantage of it. If the user wants to capture the single-sided (top) image of the data medium, the image is placed face up, and when the first button element 12 is pressed, the electronic device will make a single-sided image with the image facing up. And vice versa, if the user wants to capture the double-sided data image, the data medium is randomly placed, and when the double-sided button component 16 is pressed, the electronic device will perform double-sided image capture.

Referring to FIG. 1e, in this embodiment, the button component on the console 10 is used to operate the face of the data medium, and the facing option corresponds to the second surface button component 14 and the double-sided button component 16 for controlling the image of the data medium. Take advantage of it. If the user wants to scan On one side of the material medium (below), the image is placed face down, and when the second button element 14 is pressed, the electronic device will capture the single-sided image with the image face down; and the double-sided image is captured. The technical content of the data is as described in Figure 1d.

Referring to FIG. 1f, in this embodiment, the button component on the console 10 is used to operate the face of the data medium, and the facing option corresponds to the first surface button component 12 and the second surface button component 14 for controlling the data medium. The image captures the face. If the user wants to scan the top of the data medium, the image is placed face up, and when the first button element 12 is pressed, the electronic device will capture the single-sided image with the image facing up; if the user wants to scan Below the data medium, the image is placed face down, and when the second button element 14 is pressed, the electronic device will capture the single-sided image with the image face down; and if the user wants to scan the top of the data medium And the following, the image surface is randomly placed, and the first surface button component 12 and the second surface button component 14 are pressed at the same time, the electronic device will perform double-sided image capture, wherein the user can hold down first. One of the button elements is not placed, and the other button element is pressed to provide a double-sided scanning indication; or, the user can press and press one of the button elements to release the button for a predetermined time (for example, within 2 seconds). Another button component, when the predetermined time set by the electronic device has passed, the electronic device starts to perform double-sided scanning; or after pressing one of the button components to release, the electronic device scans immediately, but because Feeding the media material is still en route or in the electronic device is still warm, so that the user may have sufficient time and then pressing another button element, as long as the time to the image capture assembly 19 can be two-sided scanning.

At least one of the button elements of the first embodiment to the third embodiment is electrically connected to the single-sided image capturing sub-assembly of the data medium disposed on the input tray 132 facing upward or downward (for example, 33 of FIG. 3a) And the other button component of the button component is electrically connected to the double-sided image capturing sub-assembly of the image capturing component (such as 23 and 25 of FIG. 3). The invention can facilitate the user to explicitly set the data of the data medium to the correct orientation and avoid Repeated try and error.

Please refer to FIG. 3. FIG. 3 is a schematic diagram of a copying system according to a first embodiment of the present invention. In this embodiment, an image capturing sub-assembly is disposed on each side of the paper feeding path of the paper feeding mechanism assembly 20, so the copying system of the embodiment includes the first image capturing sub-assembly 23 and the second image capturing. Subassembly 25. The invention further provides a copying system for selectively copying a data medium by using the first surface button component 12, the second surface button component 14 or the double-sided button component 16, comprising: an automatic paper feeder 13 comprising an input tray 132, for placing a data medium for scanning (image capturing) and storing actions; a console 10, using at least one button component 12, 14 and 16 to display the first side of the data medium for controlling the setting And the second side, the first side and the second side of the image capturing and storing the first side option, the second side option and the double side option image, to provide a mode for the user to select the desired copy, an image The capturing component is actuated according to a corresponding signal sent by the setting of the option of the button component; wherein the first surface button component 12 (corresponding to the first surface option) sends a first signal, and the second surface button component 14 (corresponding to A second signal is sent on the second side of the option, and a double signal (corresponding to the double-sided option) sends a third signal (double-sided capture signal) to the processor for the processor to control the image. Take group Actuating (capturing first surface and / or the image data of the second media surface). The image capturing component is further configured to capture the image of the first surface at a first time point t1, or to capture the image of the second surface at a second time point t2.

The image capturing component further includes a first image capturing sub-assembly 23 for capturing the image of the first side of the data medium; and a second image capturing sub-assembly 25 for capturing the second of the data medium. The image of the face. The processor controls the operation of the first image capturing sub-assembly 23 at the first time point t1; and controls the operation of the second image capturing sub-assembly 25 at the second time point t2.

In this embodiment, when the third signal is activated, the first time point t1 and the first time The actions of the two time points t2 are independent of each other; for example, the first image capturing sub-assembly 23 is opposite to the second image capturing sub-assembly 25, because of the design of the image capturing technology, the first time point t1 and the first time The two time points t2 are different time points.

Another technical content: the user can select the mode to be copied; a first image sub-module 171 for the first signal of the first surface button component 12; and a second image sub-module 172 for Corresponding to the second signal of the second surface button component 14 of the data medium; wherein the different signals of the button components on the control panel correspond to different image modules 171 and/or 172.

Wherein, when the sensing device detects the presence of the data medium, the data medium travels to the paper feed channel ab between the channel ports a and b for image capture; and a console 10 for displaying or setting the data medium a first surface button component 12, a second surface button component 14 and an image or text representing the double-sided button component 16 to provide a mode for the user to select the desired copy; a first image sub-module 171 for When the processor detects the first signal of the first surface button component 12 of the data medium, the first image capturing sub-assembly 23 is activated to perform image capturing of the first surface button component 12 through the first transparent viewing area 21 A second image sub-module 172 is configured to activate the second image capturing sub-assembly 25 to transmit the second image through the second light-transmissive image when the processor detects the second signal of the second-side button component 14 of the data medium. The area 24 performs image capture of the second side button element 14. Wherein, when the sensing device detects the data medium on the input tray, it enters the setting selection mode. When the image of the data medium is captured, the sensing device on the input tray does not detect the data medium on the input tray, and the selection mode is returned to the original state. The image capturing manners of the first image sub-module 171 and the second image sub-module 172 are independent of each other, or the same image module 173 can be used, but different signals are set at different times. To control the activation of the first image capture sub-assembly 23 and the second image capture sub-assembly 25 for image capture and storage.

Another embodiment can achieve the same effect. The image capturing component includes a first image capturing sub-assembly 23 and a second image capturing sub-assembly 25; wherein the code of the first image sub-module 171 is used to The first signal of the first surface of the data element 12 controls the first image capturing sub-assembly 23 to image capture and store the first side of the data medium; the code of the second image sub-module 172 is used according to the first a second signal of the two-sided button component 14 to control the second image capturing sub-assembly 25 to image capture and store the second side of the data medium; and the processor simultaneously or differently according to the third signal of the double-sided option The first image capturing sub-assembly 23 and the second image capturing sub-assembly 25 are activated.

In the embodiment, when the copying system detects the third signal, in the embodiment, the processor starts the first image capturing sub-assembly 23 and the second image capturing sub-assembly 25; in the system control, it is used to simultaneously or The first image sub-module 171 and the second image sub-module 172 are not activated at the same time.

Please refer to FIG. 3a to FIG. 3b. FIG. 3a to FIG. 3b are schematic diagrams of a copying system according to a second embodiment of the present invention. This embodiment is an embodiment in which an image capturing sub-assembly 33 is disposed in the paper feeding path of the paper feeding mechanism assembly 30. Therefore, the purpose of the operation of the present embodiment is to provide a technical content operation mode of the single image capturing assembly. Therefore, the present invention further provides a copying system for selectively copying a data medium by using the first surface button component 12, the second surface button component 14 or the double-sided button component 16, comprising: an automatic paper feeder 13 including an input tray 132 for placing a data medium for image capture operations; a console 10 for displaying at least one of the button elements 12, 14 and 16 for displaying the first and second sides of the data medium for manipulation setting The first side and the second side perform image capture and storage operation of the first image option, the second image option and the double-sided image option text or image to provide a mode for the user to select the desired image, an image The capturing component is actuated according to a corresponding signal sent by the setting of the option of the button component; wherein the first surface button component 12 is issued A first signal, the second side button component 14 emits a second signal, and the double-sided button component 16 emits a third signal to cause the image capturing component to actuate. The operation of the image capturing component further includes capturing the image of the first surface at the first time point t1, or capturing the image of the second surface at the second time point t2.

In the above technique, if the console is within the technology of Fig. 1d or Fig. 1e, the same technical effect can be achieved. Therefore, the present invention further provides a copying system for selecting a copy of a data medium by using one of the first surface button component 12 or the second surface button component 14 and a double-sided button component 16, comprising: an automatic paper feeder 13 Included in the input tray 132 for placing a data medium for image capture; a console 10 utilizing at least one button element 12 or 14 that faces upward or downward, and a double-sided button element 16 to display the first image option or the second image option for performing image capturing and storing operations on the data medium, and the text or image of the double-sided image option to provide the user with the desired copy. In the mode, an image capturing sub-assembly is actuated according to a corresponding signal sent by the setting of the option of the button component; wherein the first surface button component 12 sends a first signal or the second surface button component 14 issues a The two signals, and the double-sided button component 16 sends a third signal to the processor for reception, so that the processor controls the image capture component to operate. The operation of the image capturing component further includes capturing the image of the first surface at the first time point t1, or capturing the image of the second surface at the second time point t2.

In the first time point t1 and the second time point t2, the processor controls the image capturing sub-component to start the action to capture the double-sided image of the data medium passing through the different paper feeding paths.

The invention further provides a copying system for selecting a copy data medium by using the first surface button component 12, the second surface button component 14 or the double-sided button component 16, comprising: a sensing device for detecting the input tray Data media on the device, where the sensor detects When the data medium exists, the data medium travels to the paper feed path cd between the channel ports c and d and the paper feed channel dd of the channel ports d to d for image capture; a console 10, using the first side button The component 12, the second surface button component 14 and the double-sided button component 16 provide a mode for the user to select the desired copy; and a first image sub-module 171 for correspondingly detecting the first surface of the button component 12 a signal, that is, the image capturing sub-assembly 33 is configured to capture image data in the paper feeding channel cd through the transparent viewing area 31 at a first time point t1; a second image sub-module 172 is configured to correspond to The second signal of the second surface button component 14 is detected, that is, the image capturing sub-assembly 33 is activated to image capture the data medium in the paper feeding channel dd through the transparent viewing area 31 at the second time point t2. When the processor detects that the double-sided button component 16 is pressed, the processor loads the code of the first image sub-module and the second image sub-module simultaneously or not at the same time.

The code of the first image sub-module 171 can be used to enable the image capturing sub-assembly 33 to perform image capturing on the data medium via the paper feeding channel cd through the transparent viewing area 31; the code of the second image sub-module 172 The activatable image capturing sub-assembly 33 performs image capturing on the inverted data medium discharged from the channel port d and sucked and discharged (feeding path dd) through the transparent viewing zone 31. Therefore, when the first image sub-module 171 is started (the processor loads the code), the image capturing sub-assembly 33 is activated when the paper feeding channel cd is activated; and the second image sub-module 172 is activated (the processor). When the code is loaded, the image capture sub-assembly 33 does not act when the medium passes through the paper feed path cd, but acts to capture the downward facing image data of the data medium when the medium passes through the paper feed path dd.

Wherein, when the copying system detects the third signal, the data medium first passes the path of the paper feeding path cd to enable the activated image capturing sub-assembly 33 to capture the image of the first side of the data medium; (Exit) the path through the paper feed path dd to allow the activated image capture subassembly 33 to capture the image of the second side of the data medium. This completes the data Double-sided image capture of the media. Therefore, in this embodiment, the image capturing sub-assembly 33 is activated twice.

Please refer to FIG. 4. FIG. 4 is a flow chart of a copying method of a transaction machine electronic device according to a seventh embodiment of the present invention. A sensing device 131 is disposed at the entrance of the paper feed tray 132 of the automatic paper feeder 13. In step 101, the sensing device automatically senses the data medium located in the automatic paper feeder; in step 102, the sensing device transmits the sensing signal to The processor: in step 104, the image plane option on the processor startup console 10 is in a standby state, for example, the indicator on the touch panel or the indicator light that touches the physical button component is illuminated or blinked to remind the user to proceed. Selecting, in particular, these indicators do not illuminate or flash when there is no data medium to save energy and reduce light damage; in step 105, the user selects the image surface to be operated according to the indication of the image surface option ( In step 106, the image surface signal of the image surface option selected by the user is transmitted to the processor; in step 107, the processor starts the corresponding module according to the image surface signal (for example, storing The image capture module of the image capture code and the print module of the print code are used to control the image capture (scanning) component and the printer component, or may also be shadowed The capture (scanning) component and the image capture code are regarded as one module, or the print code and the printer component are regarded as another module for copying operations, and of course, the image signal can be continued according to the image signal. Image capture or copying of subsequent material media. In this embodiment, when the user places the data medium on the paper feed tray 132 of the automatic paper feeder 13, the sensing device senses the existence of the data medium, and transmits the message to the processor, and the processor corresponds to the processor. The option to select the relevant media page on the launch console; thus, the user can clearly know which page to operate on, and does not need to try and error repeatedly.

The image surface option is a button component or an image rendered by the touch panel. If it is a button component, it is composed of a plurality of button components; if it is on the touch panel The image option has a text or image or image representation that clearly indicates the first side, the second side, or both sides.

In view of the technical spirit of the present invention, which clearly and intuitively indicates the technical content of the user's operation surface option, the image surface option can also be achieved by at least one option of the data medium facing upward or downward, and then attaching a double-sided option. The effect of the present invention.

The image plane option is used to provide an option for the user's operation surface, and the individual options respectively have different signals transmitted to the processor to initiate corresponding actions. Therefore, if there are two options, there are two signals indicating the copying options for starting or facing the data media, and the two-sided copying option; if there are three options, there are three signals respectively. The data media is facing up, down, and duplex copy options. The signals respectively activate corresponding modules or time controls to achieve corresponding copying requirements. In addition, the image plane option can provide the user with multiple operating surface options, and the individual operating surface options have different signals to the processor to initiate the corresponding action.

Referring to FIG. 5, FIG. 5 is a flow chart of a copying method of a transaction machine electronic device according to an eighth embodiment of the present invention. A sensing device is disposed at the entrance of the paper feed tray 132 of the automatic paper feeder 13. In step 201, the sensing device automatically senses a file of the data medium located in the automatic paper feeder; in step 202, the sensing device transmits the sensing signal. To the processor; in step 203, the processor starts the duplex scanning mode, and stores all captured image planes (such as the first side and the second side) in the temporary storage area; in step 204, the processor starts The image surface option on the console 10 is in a standby state; in step 205, the user selects the image surface to be copied according to the indication of the image surface option; in step 206, the image of the image surface option selected by the user is selected. The surface signal is transmitted to the processor. In step 207, the processor starts the corresponding module according to the image surface signal (for example, the printing module for storing the printing code is used to control the printer component) for copying. action. In this embodiment, the user places When the data medium is in the paper feed tray 132 of the automatic paper feeder 13, the sensing device senses the existence of the data medium, and transmits the message to the processor, and the processor activates the automatic image capturing command to turn all the data media toward The image above and below is stored in the temporary storage area, and the option of starting the image surface is selected for the user. If there is more than one data medium, the copying system only scans the first data medium, and then stops feeding other data media, so that the image surface options are on standby. In this way, the user can clearly select the page to be copied, for example, using the waiting time of the first data medium to be scanned to learn how to select the image surface and use the time effectively. In addition, when there are other data media, or when the user places other data media for a predetermined period of time (such as, but not limited to, 5 to 10 seconds), the processor is further based on sensing other media from the sensing device. An inductive signal and an image surface signal are used to activate the corresponding module (for example, an image capturing module for storing image capturing code and a printing module for printing the code, respectively for controlling image capturing ( Scanning) components and printer components) perform copying and image capture operations on other data media, such as front, back, or double-sided image capture or copying of subsequent data media based on copy options of the first data media . This design is suitable for printing a large amount of data media and the input tray cannot accommodate such a large amount of data media at a time.

Figure 6 is another example of a transactional electronic device 1' having an automatic paper feeder in accordance with the present invention. As shown in FIG. 6, the printer electronic device 1' is similar to FIG. 1, except that the paper feed tray 132 of the automatic paper feeder 13 is in a substantially upright state. It is to be noted that the paper feed tray 132 of the automatic paper feeder 13 may also have a completely upright state. In the above state, the user has to judge whether the image side of the data medium is facing forward, backward or both sides. Figure 6a is a schematic view showing the operation interface of the copying method according to the ninth embodiment of the present invention. This embodiment is similar to Fig. 1a except that the pattern of button elements 12, 14 and 16 allows the user to distinguish whether it is front, back or double sided. Figure 6b is a schematic view showing the operation interface of the copying method according to the tenth embodiment of the present invention. This embodiment is similar to Figure 1c except that the buttons The text of the elements 12', 14' and 16' allows the user to distinguish whether it is front, back or double sided. It should be noted that the above-mentioned FIGS. 1b, 1d to 1f are also applicable to the transaction machine electronic device of FIG.

In this embodiment, the activation of the image plane option may start the image plane option after the processor receives the sensing medium to sense the presence of the data medium, and after the processor image captures the image surface of the data medium.

Figure 7a is a system block diagram of a copying method in accordance with an eleventh embodiment of the present invention. Fig. 7b and Fig. 7c are schematic diagrams showing the operation interface of two examples of the copying method according to the eleventh embodiment of the present invention. As shown in Figures 7a and 7b, the console 10 of this example further includes a start button 48 for transmitting the second signal S2 to the processor 11, and the button component (facing the selection button component) is a single button component 46. The first signal S1 is sent to the processor 11. In Fig. 7b, the button element 46 is a single-sided image capture selection button, and the indication provided to the user is that the image capture face is facing upwards (in other examples, the indication provided to the user is that the image capture face down) ), and the start button 48 is a start button. When the processor 11 receives the first signal S1 and the second signal S2 (for example, the user first presses the button element 46, then presses the start button 48, or both presses simultaneously), the processor 11 controls the image capturing component. 19 Only capture the image of the first side. That is, the user first selects the image capture face and then initiates the image capture action. When the processor 11 receives only the first signal S1 and does not receive the second signal S2 (for example, if the user only presses the button component 46), the image capturing component 19 does not act and continues to wait for the user's instruction, of course, At the start button 48, a light or sound message is displayed to instruct the user to press the start button 48. That is, the user selects the image capturing action and cannot initiate the image capturing action. When the processor 11 receives only the second signal S2 and does not receive the first signal S1 (for example, the user only presses the start button 48), the processor 11 controls the image capturing component 19 to capture the first side and the second side. Image. That is, the entire image The preset start mode of the capture device is the double-sided image capture mode. This also provides a simple method of operation.

The example of FIG. 7c is similar to FIG. 7b, except that the preset start mode of the entire image capture device is a single-sided image capture mode, and the button component 46 is a double-sided image capture selection button provided to the user. The indication is that the image capture orientation is double sided. Therefore, when the processor 11 receives the first signal S1 and the second signal S2, the processor 11 controls the image capturing component 19 to capture images of the first side and the second side. When the processor 11 receives only the first signal S1 and does not receive the second signal S2, the image capturing component 19 does not act and continues to wait for the user's instruction. Of course, the start button 48 can display the light or sound message. To instruct the user to press the start button 48. When the processor 11 receives only the second signal S2 and does not receive the first signal S1, the processor 11 controls the image capturing component 19 to capture only the image of the first side. This also provides another convenient method of operation.

In summary, the present invention provides a copying method and a transaction machine system using the copying method, which facilitates a user to intuitively select a format page to be copied from an image, and avoids misplaced a material page to be copied in an input tray. In addition, the effect of humanization, environmental protection and resource conservation is achieved.

The specific embodiments of the present invention are intended to be illustrative only and not to limit the scope of the present invention to the above-described embodiments, without departing from the spirit of the invention and the scope of the following claims. The circumstances in which various changes are made are within the scope of the invention.

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Claims (39)

An image capturing device for selecting an image capturing surface for copying a data medium, comprising: an automatic paper feeder comprising: an input tray for supporting the data medium; and a console comprising one or more a button component for selecting an image capturing surface of the data medium; at least one image capturing component for capturing an image of the data medium to capture the image; a processor electrically connecting the automatic paper feeder, the image The capture component and the button component; a storage area electrically connected to the processor and including at least one image module for storing the code for starting the image capture and storing the image of the data medium to capture the image facing the image And an output unit electrically connected to the processor, and receiving and outputting an image of the data medium to capture an image facing the image; wherein the processor is different according to the code and the button component on the console The signal is controlled to capture the image of the data medium to capture the image and transmit the image to the output unit. The image capturing device of claim 1, wherein the output unit comprises a printer, an external storage device, or a network transmission port. The image capture device of claim 1 or 2, wherein the image capture of the data medium is for the first side, the second side or the first side of the data medium The second side. The image capturing device of claim 1 or 2, wherein at least one of the button elements is electrically connected to the image above or below the data medium disposed on the paper feed tray The one-sided image capturing sub-assembly is one of the image capturing components, and the other of the button components is electrically connected to one of the image capturing components. The image capturing device of claim 1 or 2, wherein at least one of the button elements is electrically connected to the image of the data medium facing forward or backward when the data sheet is disposed on the paper feed tray The one-sided image capturing sub-assembly is one of the image capturing components, and the other of the button components is electrically connected to one of the image capturing components. The image capture device of claim 3, wherein the image module comprises: a first image sub-module for storing a first portion of the code and the first of the data media And a second image sub-module for storing a second portion of the code and an image of the second side of the data medium. The image capture device of claim 6, wherein the processor further receives a double-sided capture signal for controlling the image capture component to capture the first side and the second side of the data medium The image of the face. The image capturing device of claim 3, wherein the button component is a single button component for transmitting three different signals to start The image of the first side, the second side, or the first side and the second side of the data medium is captured and stored in the image module. The image capturing device of claim 8, wherein the first side is the top of the data medium disposed on the paper feed tray; and the second side is the data medium is disposed on the paper feed tray Below. The image capturing device of claim 8, wherein the first side is the front side of the data medium disposed on the paper feed tray; and the second side is the data medium is disposed on the paper feed tray After the face. The image capturing device of claim 3, wherein the button component is three button components, and includes: a first surface button component for transmitting a first signal, and the corresponding function is activated to capture And storing the image of the first side of the data medium; a second surface button component for transmitting a second signal, and initiating a corresponding function for capturing and storing the image of the second side of the data medium; and The double-sided button component is configured to send a double-sided capture signal, and the corresponding function is to capture and store the image of the first side and the second side of the data medium. The image capturing device of claim 3, wherein the button component is two button components, and includes: a first surface button component for transmitting a first signal, and the corresponding function is activated to capture And storing an image of the first side of the data medium; and a second surface button component for transmitting a second signal, wherein the corresponding function is to capture and store the image of the second side of the data medium, wherein the first surface button component and the second surface button component When the same time period is pressed, a double-sided capture signal is sent, and the corresponding function is activated to capture and store the image of the first side and the second side of the data medium. The image capturing device of claim 7, wherein the image capturing component comprises a first image capturing sub-assembly and a second image capturing sub-assembly; wherein the first image sub-module The second image sub-module is configured to control the second image capturing sub-component to capture and store the first image capturing sub-component. The image of the second side of the data medium; and the double-sided capture signal is used to control the activation of the first image sub-module and the second image sub-module. The image capturing device of claim 7, wherein the image capturing component comprises an image capturing sub-assembly; wherein the first image sub-module is configured to control the image capturing sub-component. And capturing an image of the first side of the data medium; the second image sub-module is configured to control the image capturing sub-assembly to capture and store an image of the second side of the data medium; and the double-sided image The capture signal is used to control the image capture component to capture and store the image of the first side and the second side of the data medium. The image capture device of claim 1, wherein the automatic paper feeder further comprises a sensing device disposed at a paper feed end of the paper feed tray for sensing the data medium. The image capturing device of claim 15, wherein the sensing device is configured to detect the presence of the data medium, and activate the button component to activate a setting option of the image capturing face. The image capture device of claim 3, wherein the console further includes a start button for transmitting a second signal to the processor, and the button component is a button component for transmitting a first signal is sent to the processor, wherein: when the processor receives the first signal and the second signal, the processor controls the image capturing component to capture only the image of the first side; The image capturing component does not act when the first signal is received but the second signal is not received; and when the processor only receives the second signal and does not receive the first signal, the processing The image capturing component captures an image of the first side and the second side. The image capture device of claim 3, wherein the console further includes a start button for transmitting a second signal to the processor, and the button component is a button component for transmitting a first signal is sent to the processor, wherein: when the processor receives the first signal and the second signal, the processor controls the image capturing component to capture the image of the first surface and the second surface When the processor only receives the first signal and does not receive the second signal, the image capturing component does not operate; When the processor only receives the second signal and does not receive the first signal, the processor controls the image capturing component to capture only the image of the first side. A copying system for selecting an image of a first side, a second side or the first side and the second side of a data medium, comprising: an automatic paper feeder, comprising: a paper feed tray, Storing the data medium for image capture and storage; and a sensing device for detecting the presence of the data medium; and a console for displaying the data for using the at least one button component An image of a first face option, a second face option, and a double-sided option for image capture and storage operations of the first face, the second face, and the first face and the second face to provide a user selects a mode to be copied; and an image capture component that operates according to a corresponding signal sent by the setting of the option of the button component; wherein the first face option sends a first signal, the second The face option sends a second signal, and the double-sided option sends a third signal to cause the image capture component to act. The copying system of claim 19, wherein the image capturing component comprises: a first image capturing subassembly for capturing an image of the first side of the data medium; and a second image The sub-component is captured to capture an image of the second side of the data medium. The copying system of claim 20, wherein the actuating of the image capturing component comprises capturing an image of the first surface at a first time point, or capturing the second surface at a second time point Image. The copying system of claim 19, wherein the image capturing component comprises an image capturing subassembly for capturing the data medium at a first time point and a second time point, respectively One side of the image with the second side. The copying system of claim 20, wherein the first image capturing sub-assembly is controlled at a first time point; and the second image capturing sub-assembly is controlled at a second time point . The copying system of claim 22, wherein the first time point and the second time point are points in time for controlling the actuation of the image capturing sub-assembly. The copying system of any one of claims 23 and 24, wherein the actions of the first time point and the second time point are independent of each other. The copying system of claim 20, wherein the first image capturing sub-assembly and the second image capturing sub-assembly are respectively disposed on the same paper feeding path but on two opposite sides of the image capturing system Subassembly. The copying system of claim 24, wherein the first time point and the second time point are images for controlling the image capturing subassembly to capture the data medium through different paper feeding paths. Time point. The copying system of claim 22, wherein the first time point is different from the second time point when the double-sided option issues the third signal. A copying method of an image capturing device, comprising the steps of: a. automatically sensing a data medium located in an automatic paper feeder; b. starting an image surface option on the automatic paper feeder to be in a standby state; c. allowing a user Selecting an image surface to be copied according to the image surface option indication; d. transmitting the image surface signal of the image surface option selected by the user to a processor; and e. the processor starts according to the image surface signal The corresponding module performs the copying operation. The copying method of the image capturing device according to claim 29, wherein in steps a and b: the processor senses the data medium, and automatically activates the double-sided image capturing and storing mode, and The captured image surface is stored in the temporary storage area. The method of copying an image capturing device according to claim 30, wherein the image surface option is a button component or an image presented by a touch panel. The method of copying an image capturing device according to claim 31, wherein the button component is represented by a letter or a graphic. The copying method of the image capturing device according to claim 31, wherein the image surface option includes at least one option of the data medium placed on the upper or lower side of the automatic paper feeder, and a double-sided option . The method of copying an image capturing device according to claim 31, wherein the image surface option comprises the data medium placed on the upper, downward and double-sided options of the automatic paper feeder. The copying method of the image capturing device according to claim 31, wherein the image surface option includes at least one option of the data medium placed on the front or the back of the automatic paper feeder, and a double-sided option . The method of copying an image capturing device according to claim 31, wherein the image surface option comprises the front, rear and double-sided options of the data medium placed on the automatic paper feeder. The copying method of the image capturing device according to claim 31, wherein the image surface option is used to provide an option of the plurality of operating surfaces of the user, and the options of the individual operating surfaces have different signal transmissions. Go to the processor to initiate the corresponding action. A method for copying an image capturing device includes the following steps: a. automatically sensing a data medium located in an automatic paper feeder by using a sensing device to generate an inductive signal; b. automatically feeding the data medium according to the sensing signal and Taking a double-sided image of the data medium; c. starting an image surface option on the automatic paper feeder to be in a standby state; d. causing a user to select an image surface to be copied according to the image surface option indication; e. transmitting the image surface signal of the image surface option selected by the user to a processor; and f. the processor The corresponding module is activated according to the image surface signal to perform a copying operation. The copying method of the image capturing device according to claim 38, wherein in the step f, the processor further senses another sensing signal and the image surface signal from the sensing device by sensing other data media. The corresponding module is activated to perform copying and image capturing operations on other data media.