Class 348/112 - Microfilm

Subclass of Class 348 - Television
Definition: Subject matter including a film bearing a photos:graphic
No. of patents: 26
Last issue date: 05/10/2005

Number	Title	Issue Date
6891888	Image processing method and image processing apparatus The image processing method and apparatus read photoelectrically an original image to obtain input image data and subject the input image data to image processing to obtain output image data. The method and apparatus perform first conversion for outputting an image ...	05/10/2005
6442296	Archival information storage on optical medium in human and machine readable format A system and method for storing documents in human and machine readable format. A laser scanner is used to write de-magnified visual copies and digital records of the documents in an optical recording medium. A table of contents and record headers are pro...	08/27/2002
6104841	Method and apparatus for reading and processing an image at a rate determined by the magnification to be applied to the image An image is read by moving a line sensor relative to the image in a subsidiary scanning direction perpendicular to the direction of a pixels array of the line sensor. An image processor receives image signals from the sensor and produces an output image m...	08/15/2000
6057941	Microfilm reader and control method therefor A microfilm reader and a control method therefor, suitable for reduction in size and enabling high-speed reading and efficient retrieval with less wear in the moving parts. The microfilm reader for reading an image recorded on a microfilm to supply an ima...	05/02/2000
5808667	Method of automatically regenerating and printing film image An index image which shows plural frames on a film strip within a film cartridge and/or a film image in one frame are displayed on a display. Information relating to automatic regeneration or automatic printing for regenerating plural film images on the f...	09/15/1998
5703971	Process and device for analyzing and restoring image data in a digital signal from a scanned document A process and device for analyzing image data and performing automatic optimization of a black and white image created by a scanner. The process and device performs dynamic thresholding by approximating the information level and the background level at ev...	12/30/1997
5574577	Method and apparatus for digitally archiving analog images An apparatus for digitally archiving analog film images includes a support surface on which an analog film image may be supported, and a digitizer that is spaced from the support surface in a direction defining a Z axis perpendicular to the support surfac...	11/12/1996
5457753	Image processing device for microfilm reader An image processing device for a negative microfilm reader for easily and precisely designating areas of black frames to be erased. In a microfilm reader having an image reader for reading enlarged projection images of a negative microfilm, an image proce...	10/10/1995
5109287	Information storage system Data stored on a remotely-located storage sheet (29,30,31) which may, for example, be a sheet of a spare-parts manual used in the motor trade, can be updated by transmitting a signal from a central station (20) to a receiver (21,22,23) at the remote locat...	04/28/1992
5099321	Microfilm searching and reading device A microfilm searching and reading device for selecting a microfilm cartridge containing a target image from multiple microfilm cartridges and for reading the target image to produce image signals. The device is composed of a storage rack and a scanner inc...	03/24/1992
5067020	Dual sensor film scanner having coupled optics and a video viewfinder A film image retrieval and scanning apparatus having split first and second optical paths with each optical path being precisely aligned with the other, and each path containing coupled zoom optics. The first path projects a film image onto a first scanne...	11/19/1991
4934821	Technique for scanning a microfilm image moving at a variable speed A technique, particularly for use in an image retrieval or image management system, for scanning a succession of microfilm images that moves within a flim transport mechanism at a variable user adjusted speed in order to implement an effective "search" mo...	06/19/1990
4903141	Apparatus for electronically duplicating film images while maintaining a high degree of image quality The invention relates to the making of reproductions of microfilm images which are scanned line-by-line using photoelectronic devices. The subsequent generation of images are reproduced onto photosensitive material line-by-line. By processing the video si...	02/20/1990
4855943	Method and apparatus for deaveraging a stream of averaged data A circuit and a method deaverages a stream of digital data in order to reconstruct an original non-averaged data stream therefrom, and particularly for reconstructing non-averaged (original) pixel values from a scan line containing averaged odd/even pixel...	08/08/1989
4807041	Microfilm reader scanner capable of editing image A microfilm reader scanner for projecting an image on a microfilm onto a screen and also reading it through an image sensor, subjecting it to an editing process such as trimming or masking and thereafter outputting it to a laser beam printer or the like. ...	02/21/1989
4745489	Image recording apparatus for recording only the image area of a film An image recording apparatus includes a lamp, a CCD array, an image density adjustor, first and second shutter drivers, first and second shutters, an image area discriminating circuit, and a microcomputer. The lamp illuminates an image and retrieval infor...	05/17/1988
4700237	Film image processing apparatus There is disclosed an apparatus for reading a microfilmed image for image reproduction on a hard copy or the like. The operator can designate the area of image to be read, thus enabling exact image reproduction without loss of image or without unnecessary...	10/13/1987
4694354	Method and apparatus for printing trimming instructions for developer of photographs An apparatus for printing trimming instructions, includes a first means deriving a video signal representative of a photograph image on negative or positive film, a display unit which reproduces a positive video image on a display monitor screen, a second...	09/15/1987
4639787	Image-scanning apparatus An image scanning apparatus for making picture signals has an optical system for forming an image of an object on a predetermined plane and means for scanning the object image by a light-receiving surface disposed on the predetermined plane and generating...	01/27/1987
4511925	High intensity ultraviolet light video imaging apparatus A method and apparatus for producing a high intensity, ultraviolet, electronic video image is provided. The apparatus includes an electronic video imaging tube for printing on vesicular microfilm, diazo microfilm, and diazo paper and the like. The tube is...	04/16/1985
4415934	Image reading apparatus An apparatus for reading the image of an original by focusing said image through a lens onto photosensor, in which an optical path divider is provided between the lens and the image plane for dividing the path for a light beam of a scan line, whereby the ...	11/15/1983
4380776	Image positioning apparatus A microfilm display device is responsive to a film address signal and controlled by a microprocessor to locate a desired film and select a film image for display on a cathode-ray terminal. The film image is converted to a video signal for display on the t...	04/19/1983
4349836	Apparatus for displaying information Two microfiches carrying information recorded in different colors which can be detected independently of each other by means of color separation optical system are superposed in the direction of the optical axis of a projection optical system. The two kin...	09/14/1982
4271430	Microfilm display apparatus A microfilm display device is responsive to a film address signal and controlled by a microprocessor to locate a desired film and select a film image for display on a cathode-ray terminal. The film image is converted to a video signal for display on the t...	06/02/1981
4152722	Retrieval system A recording medium such as a microfiche bearing graphic information like a map in a reduced scale is provided in a retrieval unit including an optical projection system connected with a television type display device. The recording medium is moved with re...	05/01/1979
3936596	Optical projection apparatus An optical projection apparatus including a projection screen on which a microimage is projected on an enlarged scale and adapted to be connected with an information processing system comprising; Microfilm feeding means which feeds and stops a microfilm on whi...	02/03/1976

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