Patent ID: 8767269
Filing Date: 2014-07-01
Classification: H04N

Abstract:
1. A portable scanner comprising: a digital camera module configured to capture digital images; an optical lens optically coupled to the digital camera module; a laser frame generator configured to project a visible laser frame having a two-dimensional interference pattern; a portable scanner body housing at least the digital camera module and the optical lens; a power supply coupled to the digital camera module and configured to supply power to the digital camera module; a control interface on the portable scanner body comprising a power button and a shutter button, wherein the power button is configured to cause the portable scanner to turn on, and the shutter button is configured to control capturing of digital images; a memory coupled to the digital camera module and configured to store the digital images captured by the digital camera module; and a data connector for connecting with an external computer to transfer stored data; wherein the shutter button comprises a two-stage pressure sensitive button, when the shutter button is pressed to the first stage, the projection of the laser frame is activated, and when the shutter button is further depressed to the second stage, an image capture mechanism is activated.