{"id":7096921129140,"title":"Scanner Bin - Phone Scanner Stand for Photo and Document scanning (Also Used as a Document Camera, Invented \u0026 Produced in The USA) Adjustable version with LED's white","handle":"scanner-bin-phone-scanner-stand-for-photo-and-document-scanning-also-used-as-a-document-camera-invented-produced-in-the-usa-adjustable-version-with-leds-white","description":"\u003ch3\u003eScanner Bin - Phone Scanner Stand for Photo and Document scanning (Also Used as a Document Camera, Invented \u0026amp; Produced in The USA)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"b\"\u003eScan receipts and documents Scan photographs Use as a\ndesk-side bin Use as a document camera Read more We stand behind our product\nGet quick answers to any questions If you are missing anything on the packing\nlist, let us know and we'll send it If you are not satisfied, we will issue a\nrefund What is it? The Scanner Bin is a carefully designed camera stand that\nworks with your smartphone to scan documents. When it's not used for scanning,\nit serves as a bin to hold the papers that you want to scan later. It\neliminates the common problems with scanning documents by consistently\naligning your phone to the paper, controlling the lighting, providing a\ncontrasting background, and holding paper flat. Recommended scanning apps:\nAdobe Scan (most recommended), Scanbot, Evernote Scannable, Camscanner,\nPhotomyne (photos), Prizmo Go (blind \u0026amp; visually impaired) Designed,\nmanufactured and packed in the USA The Scanner Bin is protected by US Patent\n9,742,952 and additional patents pending The Scanner Bin logo is a registered\ntrade mark (Reg. No. 6,068,171) Read more How Scanner Bin improves the\nscanning performance of your smartphone Scanning with your phone achieves\nhigher image resolution than 1200 DPI in a fraction of the time Adjustable\nScanner Bin Easy Setup Scanner Bin Add-on Kit Typical Customer Anyone who\nneeds to scan documents, photos, receipts, or other objects Those with\nmovement disorders or visual impairment Anyone who wants to improve the\nperformance of their Scanner Bin Compatibility Smartphones Smartphones and\ntablets Either Scanner Bin version Set-up process Connect Base, Smartphone\nPlatform, and LED Panel (attach LED's) Simplified Attach LED panel to Easy\nSetup Scanner Bin or use Stabilizers and LED Panel to illuminate from two\ndirections on Adjustable Scanner Bin Adjustability Distance of smartphone to\ndocument, position of smartphone, position and distance of LED strip Limited\nPosition of LED strip LED lighting Included not included Included Flat sheet\nfor scanning folded paper Included not included Included Scanning platform\nsize 9\" wide x 13\" long 9.5\" wide x 14\" long not applicable Scanner Bin\nincluded? ✓ ✓ Sold separately How does Scanner Bin improve the smartphone\nscanning performance? Controlled lighting Issues: glare on glossy paper (like\nphotographs and many mailed letters), shadows cast by your hand\/phone or other\nsources, scanning software tries to over-correct for lighting uniformity and\nmakes text illegible Solution: specially-designed LED's on an adjustable LED\npanel that both blocks external light and provides for uniform lighting with\nhigh color rendering properties How does Scanner Bin improve the smartphone\nscanning performance? Precise alignment between camera and scanned object\nIssues: different camera specs and smartphone sizes make it difficult for a\nfixed solution, but we wanted to keep the cost as low as possible by using\ncardboard (anything else is over-engineered in our humble opinion) Solution:\nthree separate components (Base, Smartphone Platform and LED Panel) fit\ntogether with options for adjustability to make it work for your phone and the\nobjects that you need to scan How does Scanner Bin improve the smartphone\nscanning performance? Flattening paper with the Flat Sheet Issue: flatbed\nscanners (although painfully slow) have a significant advantage over\nsmartphones when it comes to scanning folded paper (most letters and receipts)\nSolution: we provide a carefully-selected transparent \"Flat Sheet\" (8.5\"x11\")\nthat can be placed over the paper to keep it flat for scanning How does\nScanner Bin improve the smartphone scanning performance? Auto-crop with\ncontrasting background Issues: scanning apps have a handy feature that detects\nthe edges of the paper and cuts out the rest of the background automatically.\nHowever, it only works if the paper and the background are different colors.\nSelecting a dark color for the interior creates a poor lighting environment\nand casts a hue on the scanned image. Solution: after testing a multitude of\ncolors, we selected a color that provides for both a contrasting background\nand high reflectivity - providing for an ideal scanning environment.\nControlled lighting Precise alignment Flatten paper Auto-cropping Frequently\nAsked Questions What is the equivalent DPI? You can achieve better resolution\nthan the 1200 DPI settings on leading flatbed and photo scanners. Does it come\nwith an app? No, it is designed to work with all popular scanning and camera\napps. Recommended app settings? If the item is not glossy, then use the flash\nof the smartphone. If the item is glossy, use an external light source (like\nour LED kit). Tap the screen to focus on text or lighten an area. Select \"auto\ncolor\" in Adobe Scan and \"lighten\" or \"magic color\" in CamScanner. Is this\ncardboard? Yes. We evaluated the use of a variety of materials. The reason we\nchose cardboard was because that is all that is needed to achieve the desired\nfunctionality. It also results in the lowest possible cost for our customers –\nespecially with shipping costs. We have included design elements and graphics\nto help it look sharp in any setting. However, it can also fold up and go in a\ndrawer or be placed in a closet if it does not fit your office motif. Which\ndevices are compatible? We are unaware of any smartphone models that do not\nwork with the Scanner Bin if you use scanning apps that do not automatically\nzoom in. The Scanner Bin is not optimized for use with tablets. We account for\ndifferent camera\/lens focal lengths by offering two settings for the distance\nfrom the phone to the paper. What paper sizes work? It is optimized for\n8.5”x11” documents or up to 8 x 10” photos or receipts. However, the scanning\narea is 9.5”x14” for the Easy Setup version and 9”x13” for the Adjustable\nversion. Avoiding glare spots on photos For scanning glossy objects, please\nturn your smartphone flash off and use the LED’s which are positioned such\nthat the light will not cause glare. How to get perfect even light? The best\nsetup we offer is to utilize a second LED panel in the add-on kit with the\nAdjustable Scanner Bin. However, even if you only use the single included LED\npanel, the gradient in light can be corrected via app software. LED designed\nfor scanning? We had the LED’s custom designed and experimented with dozens of\nversions. Here are some of the design requirements: (1) too dim and they\ncannot overpower ambient light (2) too bright and they create more shadows and\nnon-uniformity (3) optimized CCT (color temperature) and high CRI (color\nrendering index) to avoid color shifting or tinting of the scanned image\u003c\/p\u003e \n\n\u003ch3\u003eProduct Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n \u003cul class=\"a\"\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eFlatbed scanners simply cannot compete with your smartphone and a Scanner Bin. Improved resolution and color rendering compared to popular flatbed scanners. Compare to 1200 DPI. Takes a fraction of the time to scan at a fraction of the cost. Not to mention that flatbed scanners end up adding a lot of hazardous e-waste to your local landfill.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eSolve the common issues with smartphone scanning. Provides a contrasting background for consistent edge-detection and auto-cropping. Controls the lighting and provides stability and proper positioning (with multiple points of adjustment) while you scan with your smartphone. Flatten paper with the included Flatsheet.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eScan photographs, receipts, letters, notes, artwork, fragile documents, etc. Also used as an aid for the blind or visually impaired or as a document camera for remote learning. When you aren't scanning, turn on its side to use as a desk-side bin to toss in the items you want to scan later.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eUtilize the provided, high color rendering index (CRI) and very bright LED's to provide even illumination of your scanned documents. Scanning platform is 9 x 13, LEDs powered via USB port (5VDC), full kit folds-up and weighs 12 ounces. 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The Scanner Bin is a carefully designed camera stand that\nworks with your smartphone to scan documents. When it's not used for scanning,\nit serves as a bin to hold the papers that you want to scan later. It\neliminates the common problems with scanning documents by consistently\naligning your phone to the paper, controlling the lighting, providing a\ncontrasting background, and holding paper flat. Recommended scanning apps:\nAdobe Scan (most recommended), Scanbot, Evernote Scannable, Camscanner,\nPhotomyne (photos), Prizmo Go (blind \u0026amp; visually impaired) Designed,\nmanufactured and packed in the USA The Scanner Bin is protected by US Patent\n9,742,952 and additional patents pending The Scanner Bin logo is a registered\ntrade mark (Reg. No. 6,068,171) Read more How Scanner Bin improves the\nscanning performance of your smartphone Scanning with your phone achieves\nhigher image resolution than 1200 DPI in a fraction of the time Adjustable\nScanner Bin Easy Setup Scanner Bin Add-on Kit Typical Customer Anyone who\nneeds to scan documents, photos, receipts, or other objects Those with\nmovement disorders or visual impairment Anyone who wants to improve the\nperformance of their Scanner Bin Compatibility Smartphones Smartphones and\ntablets Either Scanner Bin version Set-up process Connect Base, Smartphone\nPlatform, and LED Panel (attach LED's) Simplified Attach LED panel to Easy\nSetup Scanner Bin or use Stabilizers and LED Panel to illuminate from two\ndirections on Adjustable Scanner Bin Adjustability Distance of smartphone to\ndocument, position of smartphone, position and distance of LED strip Limited\nPosition of LED strip LED lighting Included not included Included Flat sheet\nfor scanning folded paper Included not included Included Scanning platform\nsize 9\" wide x 13\" long 9.5\" wide x 14\" long not applicable Scanner Bin\nincluded? ✓ ✓ Sold separately How does Scanner Bin improve the smartphone\nscanning performance? Controlled lighting Issues: glare on glossy paper (like\nphotographs and many mailed letters), shadows cast by your hand\/phone or other\nsources, scanning software tries to over-correct for lighting uniformity and\nmakes text illegible Solution: specially-designed LED's on an adjustable LED\npanel that both blocks external light and provides for uniform lighting with\nhigh color rendering properties How does Scanner Bin improve the smartphone\nscanning performance? Precise alignment between camera and scanned object\nIssues: different camera specs and smartphone sizes make it difficult for a\nfixed solution, but we wanted to keep the cost as low as possible by using\ncardboard (anything else is over-engineered in our humble opinion) Solution:\nthree separate components (Base, Smartphone Platform and LED Panel) fit\ntogether with options for adjustability to make it work for your phone and the\nobjects that you need to scan How does Scanner Bin improve the smartphone\nscanning performance? Flattening paper with the Flat Sheet Issue: flatbed\nscanners (although painfully slow) have a significant advantage over\nsmartphones when it comes to scanning folded paper (most letters and receipts)\nSolution: we provide a carefully-selected transparent \"Flat Sheet\" (8.5\"x11\")\nthat can be placed over the paper to keep it flat for scanning How does\nScanner Bin improve the smartphone scanning performance? Auto-crop with\ncontrasting background Issues: scanning apps have a handy feature that detects\nthe edges of the paper and cuts out the rest of the background automatically.\nHowever, it only works if the paper and the background are different colors.\nSelecting a dark color for the interior creates a poor lighting environment\nand casts a hue on the scanned image. Solution: after testing a multitude of\ncolors, we selected a color that provides for both a contrasting background\nand high reflectivity - providing for an ideal scanning environment.\nControlled lighting Precise alignment Flatten paper Auto-cropping Frequently\nAsked Questions What is the equivalent DPI? You can achieve better resolution\nthan the 1200 DPI settings on leading flatbed and photo scanners. Does it come\nwith an app? No, it is designed to work with all popular scanning and camera\napps. Recommended app settings? If the item is not glossy, then use the flash\nof the smartphone. If the item is glossy, use an external light source (like\nour LED kit). Tap the screen to focus on text or lighten an area. Select \"auto\ncolor\" in Adobe Scan and \"lighten\" or \"magic color\" in CamScanner. Is this\ncardboard? Yes. We evaluated the use of a variety of materials. The reason we\nchose cardboard was because that is all that is needed to achieve the desired\nfunctionality. It also results in the lowest possible cost for our customers –\nespecially with shipping costs. We have included design elements and graphics\nto help it look sharp in any setting. However, it can also fold up and go in a\ndrawer or be placed in a closet if it does not fit your office motif. Which\ndevices are compatible? We are unaware of any smartphone models that do not\nwork with the Scanner Bin if you use scanning apps that do not automatically\nzoom in. The Scanner Bin is not optimized for use with tablets. We account for\ndifferent camera\/lens focal lengths by offering two settings for the distance\nfrom the phone to the paper. What paper sizes work? It is optimized for\n8.5”x11” documents or up to 8 x 10” photos or receipts. However, the scanning\narea is 9.5”x14” for the Easy Setup version and 9”x13” for the Adjustable\nversion. Avoiding glare spots on photos For scanning glossy objects, please\nturn your smartphone flash off and use the LED’s which are positioned such\nthat the light will not cause glare. How to get perfect even light? The best\nsetup we offer is to utilize a second LED panel in the add-on kit with the\nAdjustable Scanner Bin. However, even if you only use the single included LED\npanel, the gradient in light can be corrected via app software. LED designed\nfor scanning? We had the LED’s custom designed and experimented with dozens of\nversions. Here are some of the design requirements: (1) too dim and they\ncannot overpower ambient light (2) too bright and they create more shadows and\nnon-uniformity (3) optimized CCT (color temperature) and high CRI (color\nrendering index) to avoid color shifting or tinting of the scanned image\u003c\/p\u003e \n\n\u003ch3\u003eProduct Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n \u003cul class=\"a\"\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eFlatbed scanners simply cannot compete with your smartphone and a Scanner Bin. Improved resolution and color rendering compared to popular flatbed scanners. Compare to 1200 DPI. Takes a fraction of the time to scan at a fraction of the cost. Not to mention that flatbed scanners end up adding a lot of hazardous e-waste to your local landfill.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eSolve the common issues with smartphone scanning. Provides a contrasting background for consistent edge-detection and auto-cropping. Controls the lighting and provides stability and proper positioning (with multiple points of adjustment) while you scan with your smartphone. Flatten paper with the included Flatsheet.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eScan photographs, receipts, letters, notes, artwork, fragile documents, etc. Also used as an aid for the blind or visually impaired or as a document camera for remote learning. When you aren't scanning, turn on its side to use as a desk-side bin to toss in the items you want to scan later.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eUtilize the provided, high color rendering index (CRI) and very bright LED's to provide even illumination of your scanned documents. Scanning platform is 9 x 13, LEDs powered via USB port (5VDC), full kit folds-up and weighs 12 ounces. Adjustable positions for device distance from scanning platform, alignment position of device, and position\/angle of LED lighting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eUse with popular FREE APPS for document scanning like Adobe Scan, Scanbot, Evernote Scannable, CamScanner, and Prizmo Go\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n"}

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Scanner Bin - Phone Scanner Stand for Photo and Document scanning (Also Used as a Document Camera, Invented & Produced in The USA)

Scan receipts and documents Scan photographs Use as a desk-side bin Use as a document camera Read more We stand behind our product Get quick answers to any questions If you are missing anything on the packing list, let us know and we'll send it If you are not satisfied, we will issue a refund What is it? The Scanner Bin is a carefully designed camera stand that works with your smartphone to scan documents. When it's not used for scanning, it serves as a bin to hold the papers that you want to scan later. It eliminates the common problems with scanning documents by consistently aligning your phone to the paper, controlling the lighting, providing a contrasting background, and holding paper flat. Recommended scanning apps: Adobe Scan (most recommended), Scanbot, Evernote Scannable, Camscanner, Photomyne (photos), Prizmo Go (blind & visually impaired) Designed, manufactured and packed in the USA The Scanner Bin is protected by US Patent 9,742,952 and additional patents pending The Scanner Bin logo is a registered trade mark (Reg. No. 6,068,171) Read more How Scanner Bin improves the scanning performance of your smartphone Scanning with your phone achieves higher image resolution than 1200 DPI in a fraction of the time Adjustable Scanner Bin Easy Setup Scanner Bin Add-on Kit Typical Customer Anyone who needs to scan documents, photos, receipts, or other objects Those with movement disorders or visual impairment Anyone who wants to improve the performance of their Scanner Bin Compatibility Smartphones Smartphones and tablets Either Scanner Bin version Set-up process Connect Base, Smartphone Platform, and LED Panel (attach LED's) Simplified Attach LED panel to Easy Setup Scanner Bin or use Stabilizers and LED Panel to illuminate from two directions on Adjustable Scanner Bin Adjustability Distance of smartphone to document, position of smartphone, position and distance of LED strip Limited Position of LED strip LED lighting Included not included Included Flat sheet for scanning folded paper Included not included Included Scanning platform size 9" wide x 13" long 9.5" wide x 14" long not applicable Scanner Bin included? ✓ ✓ Sold separately How does Scanner Bin improve the smartphone scanning performance? Controlled lighting Issues: glare on glossy paper (like photographs and many mailed letters), shadows cast by your hand/phone or other sources, scanning software tries to over-correct for lighting uniformity and makes text illegible Solution: specially-designed LED's on an adjustable LED panel that both blocks external light and provides for uniform lighting with high color rendering properties How does Scanner Bin improve the smartphone scanning performance? Precise alignment between camera and scanned object Issues: different camera specs and smartphone sizes make it difficult for a fixed solution, but we wanted to keep the cost as low as possible by using cardboard (anything else is over-engineered in our humble opinion) Solution: three separate components (Base, Smartphone Platform and LED Panel) fit together with options for adjustability to make it work for your phone and the objects that you need to scan How does Scanner Bin improve the smartphone scanning performance? Flattening paper with the Flat Sheet Issue: flatbed scanners (although painfully slow) have a significant advantage over smartphones when it comes to scanning folded paper (most letters and receipts) Solution: we provide a carefully-selected transparent "Flat Sheet" (8.5"x11") that can be placed over the paper to keep it flat for scanning How does Scanner Bin improve the smartphone scanning performance? Auto-crop with contrasting background Issues: scanning apps have a handy feature that detects the edges of the paper and cuts out the rest of the background automatically. However, it only works if the paper and the background are different colors. Selecting a dark color for the interior creates a poor lighting environment and casts a hue on the scanned image. Solution: after testing a multitude of colors, we selected a color that provides for both a contrasting background and high reflectivity - providing for an ideal scanning environment. Controlled lighting Precise alignment Flatten paper Auto-cropping Frequently Asked Questions What is the equivalent DPI? You can achieve better resolution than the 1200 DPI settings on leading flatbed and photo scanners. Does it come with an app? No, it is designed to work with all popular scanning and camera apps. Recommended app settings? If the item is not glossy, then use the flash of the smartphone. If the item is glossy, use an external light source (like our LED kit). Tap the screen to focus on text or lighten an area. Select "auto color" in Adobe Scan and "lighten" or "magic color" in CamScanner. Is this cardboard? Yes. We evaluated the use of a variety of materials. The reason we chose cardboard was because that is all that is needed to achieve the desired functionality. It also results in the lowest possible cost for our customers – especially with shipping costs. We have included design elements and graphics to help it look sharp in any setting. However, it can also fold up and go in a drawer or be placed in a closet if it does not fit your office motif. Which devices are compatible? We are unaware of any smartphone models that do not work with the Scanner Bin if you use scanning apps that do not automatically zoom in. The Scanner Bin is not optimized for use with tablets. We account for different camera/lens focal lengths by offering two settings for the distance from the phone to the paper. What paper sizes work? It is optimized for 8.5”x11” documents or up to 8 x 10” photos or receipts. However, the scanning area is 9.5”x14” for the Easy Setup version and 9”x13” for the Adjustable version. Avoiding glare spots on photos For scanning glossy objects, please turn your smartphone flash off and use the LED’s which are positioned such that the light will not cause glare. How to get perfect even light? The best setup we offer is to utilize a second LED panel in the add-on kit with the Adjustable Scanner Bin. However, even if you only use the single included LED panel, the gradient in light can be corrected via app software. LED designed for scanning? We had the LED’s custom designed and experimented with dozens of versions. Here are some of the design requirements: (1) too dim and they cannot overpower ambient light (2) too bright and they create more shadows and non-uniformity (3) optimized CCT (color temperature) and high CRI (color rendering index) to avoid color shifting or tinting of the scanned image

Product Features

  • Flatbed scanners simply cannot compete with your smartphone and a Scanner Bin. Improved resolution and color rendering compared to popular flatbed scanners. Compare to 1200 DPI. Takes a fraction of the time to scan at a fraction of the cost. Not to mention that flatbed scanners end up adding a lot of hazardous e-waste to your local landfill.
  • Solve the common issues with smartphone scanning. Provides a contrasting background for consistent edge-detection and auto-cropping. Controls the lighting and provides stability and proper positioning (with multiple points of adjustment) while you scan with your smartphone. Flatten paper with the included Flatsheet.
  • Scan photographs, receipts, letters, notes, artwork, fragile documents, etc. Also used as an aid for the blind or visually impaired or as a document camera for remote learning. When you aren't scanning, turn on its side to use as a desk-side bin to toss in the items you want to scan later.
  • Utilize the provided, high color rendering index (CRI) and very bright LED's to provide even illumination of your scanned documents. Scanning platform is 9 x 13, LEDs powered via USB port (5VDC), full kit folds-up and weighs 12 ounces. Adjustable positions for device distance from scanning platform, alignment position of device, and position/angle of LED lighting.
  • Use with popular FREE APPS for document scanning like Adobe Scan, Scanbot, Evernote Scannable, CamScanner, and Prizmo Go

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