Method, system, and apparatus for a document camera based book scanner and reading machine with an automatic page turner

摘要

Disclosed is a portable scanner for digitizing books. The scanner has a first leaf and a second leaf joined to each other at a hinge. A first support member is attached to the first leaf and a second support member is attached to the second leaf. The support members maintain the first leaf at an angle of less than ninety degrees relative to a surface supporting the first leaf. At least one scanning mechanism is connected to one of the first or second leafs. A page turning mechanism flips each page of a book to be scanned and maintain each page in a secure position.

主权项

1. A portable scanner for digitizing books comprising:
a handheld and sealable binder case for supporting a book in an open position, the binder case comprising a first leaf and a second leaf joined to each other at a hinge; a first support member attached to the first leaf and a second support member attached to the second leaf, the support members configured to maintain the first leaf at an angle less than ninety degrees relative to a surface supporting the first leaf; at least one scanning device within an arm that is connected directly to one of the first or second leafs, the arm retractable to a position inside the binder case when the binder case is fully closed; and a page turning device configured to flip each page of a book to be scanned and maintain each page in a secure position.