Patent ID: 6697091
Filing Date: 2004-02-24
Classification: H04N

Abstract:
An image capture control system for an image capture device, comprising:a controller that provides control parameters to the image capture device, the image capture device having at least one orientation control object and able to capture an image from an original document based on the provided control parameters, the control parameters including orientation control parameters being indicated by the at least one orientation control object and indicating at least one of an orientation of the original document and an orientation of an image on the original document that will result in an upright captured image, wherein the control parameters are selected before capturing the image; and a display device, an input document mimic displayable on the display device, the input document mimic indicating a current state of at least one of the orientation control parameters of the image to be captured; wherein the input document mimic displays a graphic having an orientation and corresponding to the image to be captured, wherein the orientation of the graphic changes based on a selection of the control parameters before capturing the image to provide visual guidance for placing the original document.