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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7231059 | Image processing apparatus, method and storage medium therefor When image information for the purpose of being printed out has been entered, whether or not the image information contains a mark image such as a watermark is determined to such an extent that will not lower the throughput of a printer. To accomplish this, the imag... | 06/12/2007 |
| 7124947 | Self-clocking n,k code word without start or stop A referenceless self-clocking (n,k) bar code word allows conveyance of information without the need of any start and/or stop code pattern or other reference; a code word pattern is repeated at least in part without space therebetween according to a given n,k coding ... | 10/24/2006 |
| 7121466 | Bar encoding scheme for a scrolling display A method and apparatus is disclosed for providing an encoding scheme for a scrolling display comprising a plurality of sequences of bar codes, each sequence of bar codes identifying a corresponding display on a moving scroll, each sequence of bar codes comprising a ... | 10/17/2006 |
| 7016445 | Apparatus for and method of clock recovery from a serial data stream A novel and useful apparatus for and method of clock recovery from a serial data stream. The clock recovery mechanism of the present invention provides accurate and fast timing recovery while operative to filter out the effects of noise. The clock recovery mechanism... | 03/21/2006 |
| 7012234 | Apparatus and method for capturing oversize images for imaging devices Disclosed are image scanning systems and methods including an imaging apparatus having a first image capture area with an image scannable area that is smaller than the image to be scanned, a second platen on which the image to be scanned is disposed, and an optical ... | 03/14/2006 |
| 6384896 | Microfilm search device A microfilm search device for distinguishing presence of frames from a change in quantity of transmitted light between the opposed optical fiber end faces between which a microfilm is placed. A pair of opposed blocks for holding optical fibers are arrange... | 05/07/2002 |
| 6115105 | Microfilm search device and method There is disclosed a microfilm search device which detects a frame or between-frames dimension from a density change in the running direction of a microfilm to determine the presence of frames and search for a desired frame. The detected density change is... | 09/05/2000 |
| 6094253 | Microfilm search device There is disclosed a microfilm search device for detecting the presence of frames from a density change in the running direction of a microfilm, in which even if a frame contains therein a portion having substantially the same density as that of an inters... | 07/25/2000 |
| 6079832 | Annotation displaying projector A film projector for use with processed photographic film having magnetically recorded image information. The film projector has a body and a light source disposed in the body. The light source emits a collimated beam. A film holder is mounted in the body... | 06/27/2000 |
| 6003994 | Microfilm search method and device There is disclosed a microfilm search method and device in which the presence of frames is accurately determined from a density change in a running direction of a microfilm. The detected density change is binarized into white and black synchronously with ... | 12/21/1999 |
| 5829853 | Film image signal outputting apparatus The film image signal outputting apparatus of the present invention includes: an imaging section which forms an image of a developed film; a display condition setting section which sets a display condition for a film image which is displayed; and an image... | 11/03/1998 |
| 5825507 | On-line microfilm storage and retrieval system The microfilm storage and retrieval (MegaSAR-420) system of the present invention puts microfilm images on line in a document imaging system. A MegaSAR-420 could be connected to a PC LAN base document imaging system with specialized software. A remote use... | 10/20/1998 |
| 5803565 | Orienting projector A film projector for use with frames of processed photographic film having frame-associated image orientation data. The film projector has a light source that emits a collimated beam and a film holder that is disposed to hold individual frames of film in ... | 09/08/1998 |
| 5758939 | Information searching apparatus A search apparatus includes a device for transporting a long recording medium and positioning a desired image on the recording medium in a predetermined position, and a device for moving a carrier, supporting the recording medium, in the width direction t... | 06/02/1998 |
| 5702169 | Film viewer for film having magnetic layer When a film cartridge storing a developed film including a magnetic layer is mounted in an electronic viewer, the film is pulled out from the cartridge, and a forward end of the film is wound around a winding axis. A film transport is controlled in accord... | 12/30/1997 |
| 5690406 | Control method for microfilm image reader A control method of a microfilm image reader is provided for reducing the amount of image data to be transferred from a scanner to a host computer, making the transfer time short and hence lengthening the free time of a bus, reducing the storage capacity ... | 11/25/1997 |
| 5609403 | Film image display apparatus and method Film image display method and apparatus adapted to display image frames on film normally stored in a cartridge in a user selected sequence. The film carries a magnetic recording layer and the apparatus is programmed to allow the user to view image frames ... | 03/11/1997 |
| 5590941 | Printed material reader and search method therefor A printed material reader that searches for a desired frame by using blips provided on a printed material, and that prevents search errors due to variances in blip lengths. Before a search of a desired frame, the lengths of the blips adjacent to all the f... | 01/07/1997 |
| 5532773 | Method and apparatus for indexing and retrieval of a continuous visual image medium The present invention is a method of applying variable, momentous production information to each frame of a continuous visual image medium at the instant of use or after use, without interfering with the formation or display of the normal visual image on ... | 07/02/1996 |
| 5521662 | Film viewer A film viewer for viewing a film which has been withdrawn from a cartridge. Its main body has a cartridge accommodating portion. In the film viewer, a rotating shaft connected to a spool of the cartridge and a winding shaft which winds the film are driven... | 05/28/1996 |
| 5515121 | Image projecting apparatus In an apparatus for projecting an image by a projection lens onto a projection surface such as a screen surface or a surface of a recording medium, a prism for rotating the projection image is disposed on the exit side of the projection lens so that the e... | 05/07/1996 |
| 5465125 | Method of detecting inclination angle of image frame read by microfilm reader A method of determining an inclination angle of a rectangular image frame read by a microfilm reader at high accuracy. The method is characterized in that the inclination angle of the bottom side line of the image frame is detected to determine the inclin... | 11/07/1995 |
| 5424790 | Projection apparatus A projection apparatus comprising a holding section for holding a film cassette having an exposed magnetic-zoned film therein, motors for automatically drawing out the leader portion of the film from the film cassette and for forwardly feeding the film wi... | 06/13/1995 |
| 5416605 | Print control method and apparatus for microfilm reader A print control method for a microfilm reader enlarges a recorded image on a microfilm to the size of an original copy and projects the image on a screen; detects a black frame from an array indicated by image signals which are obtained by being binarized... | 05/16/1995 |
| 5367382 | On-line microfilm storage and retrieval system The microfilm storage and retrieval system (MegaSAR) of the present invention puts microfilm images on line in a document imaging system. A MegaSAR could be connected to a PC lan base document imaging system with specialized software. A remote user then h... | 11/22/1994 |
| 5357295 | Image projecting apparatus provided with cartridge loader An image projecting apparatus for projecting on an image receiving body an image on a microfilm incorporated in a cartridge is disclosed. This apparatus is provided with a cartridge loader for supporting a container for accommodating a plurality of cartri... | 10/18/1994 |
| 5354994 | Method and apparatus for detecting film edges and film optical centers A method and apparatus for determining the edge of an individual frame of photographic film on a strip of photographic film being moved along a photographic film transport path. A plurality of light sensors are positioned in a substantially linear array s... | 10/11/1994 |
| 5272352 | Retrieval system A film retrieval system comprises a light source for illuminating a film having marks applied thereon, a photo-detector for detecting light intensity transmitted from the illuminated film, a device for determining a reference in accordance with the light ... | 12/21/1993 |
| 5268563 | Device for reading bar codes on photographic film A device for reading bar codes affixed in a predetermined order on an elongated photographic film. The bar codes are provided at the same positions relative to a plurality of image frames that are recorded in the longitudinal direction of the photographic... | 12/07/1993 |
| 5245199 | Mark detecting apparatus using active threshold comparison A mark detecting apparatus comprises an illuminator means for illuminating a film with marks having density different from the density of its periphery, a plurality of photosensors arranged in the feeding direction of the film, which serve as light receiv... | 09/14/1993 |
| 5243196 | Film image registration system with image filing and illumination control A film image registration system includes a film reader for optically reading a front surface of a film set therein to obtain a film image. A film illumination device emits light to illuminate the film from a back surface of the film. The quantity of ligh... | 09/07/1993 |
| 5212367 | Method of reading positional information on photographic film A method of reading positional information on photographic film in which items of positional information are read during the feeding of an elongated photographic film, the positional information items being provided in a predetermined sequence and in corr... | 05/18/1993 |
| 5164574 | Apparatus for reading bar codes recorded on photographic film Two bar code sensors are disposed at opposite sides of a passage of a photographic film, each bar code sensor having first and second photosensor arrays. The first and second photosensor arrays are located at the passages of the clock track and the data t... | 11/17/1992 |
| 5160950 | Image projecting apparatus furnished with image rotating mechanism An image projecting apparatus is disclosed which is provided with a film carrier part for retaining a microfilm, a screen for allowing an image recorded on the film to be projected thereon, and an optical image rotating mechanism disposed in a projected l... | 11/03/1992 |
| 5146247 | Information retrieval apparatus An information retrieval apparatus for retrieving desired information in an information recording medium by driving the information recording medium and detecting a mark put on the driven information recording medium has a drive controller for controlling... | 09/08/1992 |
| 5137347 | Information retrieval apparatus An information retrieval apparatus used in a microfilm reader, a reader/printer, or the like includes a first illuminator for illuminating information and a mark recorded on an information recording medium, a second illuminator for illuminating the mark, ... | 08/11/1992 |
| 5122645 | Method and apparatus for reading bar codes on photographic film and determining setting conditions of photographic film Two bar code sensors are disposed at opposite sides of a passage of a photographic film, each bar code sensor having two photosensors disposed along a line perpendicular to the transportation direction of the photographic film. Each time a photographic fi... | 06/16/1992 |
| 5107127 | Method and apparatus for precision location of a perforation The present invention is a system that includes a quadrant detector with an axis between the detector elements aligned with the direction of film motion. The output of the detector is used by an analog signal processor composed of adders and subtractors t... | 04/21/1992 |
| 5104215 | Microfilm cartridge storage and retrieval system A microfilm storage and retrieval system for storing plural microfilm cartridges in a storage rack and for selectively retrieving a desired cartridge. Plural microfilm cartridges are stored two-dimensionally in a rack having an open front face at which a ... | 04/14/1992 |
| 5086231 | Microfilm retrieval system for retrieving a designated image frame A microfilm retrieval system includes blip marks provided at transversely opposite side portions of selected image frames of an elongated microfilm, a device for detecting the blip marks, counters for counting the number of blip marks in accordance with k... | 02/04/1992 |
