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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7119762 | Method and apparatus for selectively viewing captioning Alphanumeric images are displayed in common view in one color on a background of a different color using a liquid crystal projection device. The two colors are sufficiently similar so they are not distinguished by the unaided eye of the viewer. A color selective mat... | 10/10/2006 |
| 7053938 | Speech-to-text captioning for digital cameras and associated methods A digital camera includes a processor and a microphone. The camera captures audio speech and converts the speech to text. The text can be combined with a captured image to provide a composite file. The processor executes an instruction set which performs the audio t... | 05/30/2006 |
| 7042556 | Device and nondestructive method to determine subsurface micro-structure in dense materials A method and a device to detect subsurface three-dimensional micro-structure in a sample by illuminating the sample with light of a given polarization and detecting light emanating from the sample that has a different direction of polarization by means of a confocal... | 05/09/2006 |
| 5968719 | Photo filmstrip and side printing method for the same A photo filmstrip includes two side portions extending in a longitudinal direction, and has a leader, a trailer, and a series of effective frame regions arranged between the leader and the trailer. A series of bar codes are recorded on one of the side por... | 10/19/1999 |
| 5937211 | Camera A camera includes a first control part arranged to make an exposure by operating a shutter with a film stopped, a second control part arranged to make a slit exposure by moving the film with the shutter opened, and a selection switch provided for selectin... | 08/10/1999 |
| 5689737 | Shake detection device, shake recording device and accompanying equipment Light source 1 is mounted to camera body 10 via supporting member 2. The image from optical system 11 is recorded on the film inside photo-taking frame 12. The light beam from the light source is recorded in an area outside the photo-taking frame as its b... | 11/18/1997 |
| 5510764 | Device for detecting school bus stop arm violations The present invention relates to a device for detecting and identifying school bus stop arm violations. The device includes a sensor positionable on a school bus for detecting the presence of a moving vehicle in a violation zone adjacent to the school bus... | 04/23/1996 |
| 5283573 | Traffic flow measuring method and apparatus This invention relates to a method an apparatus for measuring traffic flows or in other words, the flows of vehicles, inside and near a crossing, and is directed to provide method and apparatus capable of extracting vehicles with a high level of accuracy.... | 02/01/1994 |
| 5157424 | Method and apparatus for manufacturing tamper-resistant identification cards An identification card for an individual contains textual data regarding the individual, a reproduction of the individual's signature and a photograph of the individual. The photograph has superimposed thereon a duplicate of the individual's signature as ... | 10/20/1992 |
| 5103433 | Method of ascertaining the times of participants in races and other contests The times of participants in automobile, foot, dog, bicycle or other races are ascertained by employing a video camera which takes pictures of the finish line and its surroundings at intervals of 1/25 second and by employing at least one photoelectronic d... | 04/07/1992 |
| 5031122 | Process and apparatus for adding titles, subtitles, and computer-generated images to pre-existing photographic images A method and apparatus for adding titles, subtitles, and computer-generated images to pre-existing film images as part of the process of rephotography or photographic printing, in which a light valve is used first to create a high-contrast mask to prevent... | 07/09/1991 |
| 4887080 | Stationary traffic monitoring device In a stationary traffic monitoring device a housing is fixedly installed at a place of operation. An insert having a recording camera and control and evaluation unit is adapted to be optionally inserted into the housing. The data specific for the operatio... | 12/12/1989 |
| 4878074 | Dynamic particulate observation apparatus A dynamic particulate observation apparatus for monitoring a moving particle comprises a black box having an internal space enclosed therewithin, which shields said space from the infiltration of light outside; means for generating particles moving across... | 10/31/1989 |
| 4797751 | Electronic camera apparatus for recording and reproducing moving object images A video recording and reproducing apparatus comprises a line sensor camera having a line scan image sensor which is scanned along a predetermined standard line and receives an image of a moving object passing the standard line. An output video signal of t... | 01/10/1989 |
| 4764807 | CRT image printing apparatus A CRT image printing apparatus for making a color print from black-and-white images displayed on a black-and-white CRT corresponding to three color monochromatic images of a color image in three color frame sequential exposure system, comprises three colo... | 08/16/1988 |
| 4753031 | Catch and release fish data recording system A device useful for recording data concerning fish which have been caught. The system includes a carrying case enclosing operative components of the system, including a weighing and measuring subassembly and a data readout display. These are located withi... | 06/28/1988 |
| 4734725 | Apparatus for photographing objects and/or persons simultaneously with the occurrence of a predetermined event Apparatus for photographing objects and/or persons simultaneously with the occurrence of a predetermined event wherein the apparatus is particularly adapted for photographing persons when they shoot traffic signs along highways. The impact of a bullet aga... | 03/29/1988 |
| 4709271 | CRT multiformat camera The present invention relates to a CRT multiformat camera which photographs CRT images onto photographic media of either film or photoprint in photographic conditions automatically set according to a selected photographic media type and has a feature of i... | 11/24/1987 |
| 4653884 | Foldable camera accessory for photographing electro-luminescent images A foldable hood accessory to which a camera may be mounted for photographing electro-luminescent images presented on a reflective surface, the hood including an assembly of upper and lower hood panels pivotally connected to each other at one end and close... | 03/31/1987 |
| 4624550 | Method and apparatus for photographing surfaces of solid objects A system for photographing circumferential surfaces of revolution of solid objects such as core samples is of a type in which an object is rotated so as to progressively present the surface to a fixed photographic device in which a film is moved at a line... | 11/25/1986 |
| 4586085 | Device for taking pictures from a monitor A device for taking pictures with a monitor, a lens, a mirror that can be moved within the path of the rays of the monitor and a film camera located in one of the ray paths that can be selected by the mirror. A transparent holder for a sheet film is attac... | 04/29/1986 |
| 4504130 | System for recording a time code signal on motion picture film An apparatus and related method for recording a continuous digital time code on motion picture film as it is advanced intermittently by a motion picture camera. The apparatus controllably adjusts the time durations of the successive bits of the signal it ... | 03/12/1985 |
| 4491399 | Method and apparatus for recording a digital signal on motion picture film A method and apparatus for recording a digital signal such as a modified SMPTE time code on motion picture film as it is being intermittently advanced by a motion picture camera. The recorded time code includes a set of timing bits followed immediately by... | 01/01/1985 |
| 4481541 | Camera for CRT monitor A camera for photographing the image on CRT monitors is disclosed that locates a magazine containing a roll of film below a vertical aperture plate and a cassette above the aperture plate to receive the exposed film so that the film exposed through the op... | 11/06/1984 |
| 4343543 | Multiple image roll film camera A multiple image camera sequentially exposes upon a section of a roll film a number of images of an oscilloscope that displays images of a patient subjected to a scanning device. The oscilloscope, together with a folded optical system, is mounted to move ... | 08/10/1982 |
| 4290688 | Apparatus for collecting market survey data from universal product type coded items A method and apparatus for collecting market survey data from universal product type code bearing market items is provided in which a lenseless data recorder is employed for collecting the universal product type code encoded market data. The data recorder... | 09/22/1981 |
| 4285587 | Compact multiple image camera A multi-image camera sequentially exposes upon a film sheet a number of images of an oscilloscope that displays images of a patient subjected to a scanning device. Camera optics and motion of parts are arranged to provide a lightweight and compact package... | 08/25/1981 |
| 4283129 | Camera for recording the output of an instrument A camera is disclosed for mounting adjacent an instrument such as a cathode ray tube device for recording an image from the display screen thereof. The camera includes an enclosure with a first opening for cooperation with the display screen of the instru... | 08/11/1981 |
| 4268839 | Photo-tide level recorder A tide level recorder records tide elevations utilizing a free floating graduated rod-staff, against a fixed index mark, simultaneous with a chronometer reading. The free floating graduated rod-staff eliminates mechanical errors evident in existing tide l... | 05/19/1981 |
| 4258387 | Video telephone An apparatus and method are provided for transmitting video data over telephone lines. The apparatus is particularly applicable for transmitting and receiving images of persons speaking to each other. In one form, a portable self-contained unit is provide... | 03/24/1981 |
| 4240729 | Multiple image camera Apparatus for receiving video output from a patient scanning device and photographing a plurality of video displays sequentially in multiple images onto a sheet of x-ray film. A video monitor adapted for connection to a scanning device, such as a gamma ra... | 12/23/1980 |
| 4198158 | High resolution display High resolution, hard copy images are provided by superimposing a plurality of matrix display images on a record medium. The images are offset from one another such that they interleave. The matrix display is illustratively an ac plasma panel; the record ... | 04/15/1980 |
| 4162830 | Video photographic system Photometer means usable in scientific instrument having a video display means such as a scanning electron microscope including means for matching the intensity of the video display to the exposure time selected for photographing said video display taking ... | 07/31/1979 |
| 4103310 | Multiple-image oscilloscope camera An optical device for placing automatically a plurality of images at selected locations on one film comprises a stepping motor coupled to a rotating mirror and lens. A mechanical connection from the mirror controls an electronic logical system to allow ro... | 07/25/1978 |
| 4093955 | Well-logging camera using modulated laser light path for exposing in camera processable electrographic film A well-logging camera for producing API format with traces utilizing a unique modulated laser light path to expose an in camera processable, electrophotographic film. After exposure, the film passes through an easily removeable, developing means having me... | 06/06/1978 |
| 4068941 | Microfiche records Apparatus for handling information which includes the facility of receiving the information either on a microform film, a conventional document platen or from a computer input; the information is then recorded by a camera onto a microform film, preferably... | 01/17/1978 |
| 4067650 | Data recording microform camera A microform data acquisition processing and storage system in which data is fed from a computer, tape or cards to a cathode ray tube from whence an image produced on the tube is projected onto a photographic film or alternatively by means of an optical sw... | 01/10/1978 |
| 4057808 | Recording apparatus A recording apparatus includes a plurality of Xenon flash tubes and a separate enclosure for each of said flash tubes. Each enclosure is provided with a slit through which light from the associated flash tube emerges to form a relatively small line segmen... | 11/08/1977 |
| 4027315 | Multiple image camera Apparatus for receiving video output from a patient scanning device and photographing a plurality of video displays sequentially in multiple images onto a sheet of x-ray film. A video monitor adapted for connection to a scanning device, such as a gamma ra... | 05/31/1977 |
| 3979714 | Two-receiver, variable-density logging system An acoustic velocity logging tool employs a transmitter and a pair of receivers. Acoustic pulses from the transmitter pass through the formation surrounding the borehole to the receivers. The received signals, along with control signals, are transferred t... | 09/07/1976 |
