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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 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 |
| 6731991 | System for projecting light on a work surface to produce an image for tracing A method and system of projecting light on a planar surface to produce an image for tracing is disclosed. The system includes a projector that has a light source and a signal conditioner that is operably connected to the projector. A computer is operably connected t... | 05/04/2004 |
| 5934777 | Method for sequencing film image presentations and film image sequencer A method and apparatus for sequencing film image presentations. In the method, a film unit is first provided. The film unit has a digital memory store and a plurality of image frames. An index print is provided. The index print has an array of imagettes c... | 08/10/1999 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 5222033 | Method of retrieving frames on a microfiche using arbitrarily designated frames When a microfiche is automatically retrieved by a microfiche retrieval device, and the data of a target frame is input from the keyboard, the microfiche is conveyed to automatically retrieve the frame at the position relevant to the input data, and the la... | 06/22/1993 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 4981351 | Film retrieving apparatus A film retrieving apparatus for retrieving a desired frame in a film has an optical device for projecting images recorded in the frames of the film, a moving device for moving the film along a plane orthogonal to the optical path of the optical device, im... | 01/01/1991 |
| 4954971 | Bidimensional laser array with two groups of active regions A semiconductor diode laser array, in which the active regions (3) are arranged in at least two groups, which are located in (two) substantially equidistant planes (V and W). At least one of the groups should comprise at least two active regions. Accordin... | 09/04/1990 |
| 4938586 | Information projecting apparatus An information projecting apparatus for selecting one of a plurality of cartridge each containing an information recording medium therein and projecting the information of the recording medium in the selected cartridge has cartride storing device for stor... | 07/03/1990 |
| 4875768 | Microfiche reading apparatus A microfiche reading apparatus for retrieving frame images recorded on a microfiche. This apparatus is automatically initialized in accordance with format information recorded in a bar code in a marginal section of the microfiche outside an image recordin... | 10/24/1989 |
| 4830484 | Image projection apparatus An image projection apparatus detects whether or not a film sheet such as a microfiche is clamped between a pair of transparent members upon energization of the apparatus, performs index frame projection when the film sheet is clamped therebetween, and pe... | 05/16/1989 |
| 4825387 | Frame positioning method In a microfilm retrieval device, the frame which is located at the position corresponding to the frame address is automatically retrieved to project the object frame on the screen of the reader. In such a retrieval device, it is necessary to be able to ap... | 04/25/1989 |
| 4805087 | Selective microfiche display equipment A microprocessor-controlled microfiche viewer which is adaptable for displaying microfiche having any format. The viewer calls up selected microfiche images in either a sequential mode or a random mode. In the sequential mode a carrier table follows a def... | 02/14/1989 |
| 4669838 | Roll film document image storage and retrieval apparatus and system Roll film document image storage and retrieval apparatus comprising a film transport having a supply reel and a takeup reel with a roll of film carried by the reels, the film having images thereon. A motor drive is provided for driving the film between th... | 06/02/1987 |
| 4557595 | Optical apparatus for exposure and/or image reproduction of microfiche sheet film, and cassette suitable therefor The apparatus can be an apparatus for exposure and/or image reproduction of microfiche sheet film. It comprises a cassette (24) arranged releasably in a holding arrangement (54, 56) and containing a plurality of microfiche film sheets in separate guides, ... | 12/10/1985 |
| 4549797 | Method and apparatus for positioning microfiche card A microfiche reader is provided with pulse motors which move a microfiche card in X and Y direction so as to position a required frame image on the microfiche card in an optical projection path. Using the symbol AF for the maximum number of frames recorda... | 10/29/1985 |
| 4529281 | Microfiche reader transport system A microfiche reader transport system permitting the automatic and selective accessing of one of a plurality of microfilm frames mounted on a microfiche card. The transport system is independently actuable in the X and Y directions via stepper motor means ... | 07/16/1985 |
| 4486870 | Optical data storage A thermoplastics data storage member carries information which can be imaged using non-coherent light and, in addition to and distinct from that information, control data which defines a two-coordinate system for the member which controls random access to... | 12/04/1984 |
| 4482223 | Photogrammetrical rectification device and method of detecting the adjusting values for the same The invention relates to a photogrammetric rectifying device and a method for determining the setting values for the same to perform rectification. The inventional device has at least one measuring mark non-displaceably arranged within the projection beam... | 11/13/1984 |
| 4443858 | Apparatus for reading microfiches This apparatus includes a keyboard for the search by user for successive regions of a microfiche bearing information which he needs, a microfiche reader itself having mechanically defined coordinates of the regions sought using the keyboard, and further h... | 04/17/1984 |
| 4437738 | Optical rollfiche reader An optical film reader for projecting and enlarging micro copy information recorded in rollfiche format on rolls of photographic film or the like which provides a film transport mechanism enabling rapid manual scanning of the enclosed rollfiche strip in b... | 03/20/1984 |
| 4408287 | Automatic-search microfiche reader involving the use of a microcomputer A microfiche reader provided with a keyboard of the type comprising a radiation emitter such as an infrared radiation emitter, each key being associated with an emitter modulation code and the modulated signal being detected by a photoreceiver. A microcom... | 10/04/1983 |
| 4379627 | Tray for storing and classifying slides and a viewer for slides disposed in such trays The invention relates to a parallelepipedic tray intended to accommodate slides (7) which are to be viewed. The tray mainly comprises an upper wall (1) and a lower wall (2) each of which has grooves (6). The slides can be inserted in or removed from the t... | 04/12/1983 |
| 4315322 | Microimage registration system for loading and/or updating microfiches in microfilm cassette library In an improved system for loading new microfiches, or updating previously stored microfiches, in a microfilm cassette library; a registration mode is provided whereby a keyboard operator can register keyword a and other index information for specific fram... | 02/09/1982 |
| 4273427 | Apparatus for storing and randomly accessing planar film records A system (10) is disclosed for storing and selectively retrieving planar film records, such as microfiche (25). The microfiche are stored in a carousel assembly (12) and are retrieved from the carousel by a positioning assembly (18). The carousel assembly... | 06/16/1981 |
| 4254329 | Microfiche information retrieval and control system utilizing machine readable microfiche and visually readable microfiche A parts management and inventory control system includes a microfiche data base of two types of microfiche cards. One type is machine readable only, while the other type card bears machine readable information and visually readable information. The microf... | 03/03/1981 |
| 4247184 | Magnetic indexing system for microfilm reader A microfilm reader with a projection system through which individual images on a piece of microfiche can be projected through a viewing screen. The reader has a base structure on which is mounted a carriage assembly which holds the microfilm and is mounte... | 01/27/1981 |
| 4191455 | Manual retrieving mechanism for microfiche reader apparatus or the like A microfiche reader includes an automatic motor driven retriever mechanism and a manual retriever mechanism. The manual retriever includes a guide having a transverse slot, a lever handle having a longitudinal slot and a pivot member slideable along the s... | 03/04/1980 |
| 4190899 | Card retrieval device A film card retrieval device for use in an automatic microfilm display apparatus is provided with a switch for sensing that a film card has been retrieved. In the event the device fails to retrieve a film card, the absence of a switch output signal causes... | 02/26/1980 |
| 4184764 | Film holding system A film supporting and positioning system includes a film holding or gripping head for engaging an edge portion of the film and supporting the same in a cantilever fashion. The gripping head may include a frictional contact gripping arrangement or a vacuum... | 01/22/1980 |
| 4179743 | Automatic microfilm retrieval system An automatic microfilm retrieval system for retrieving contents of a dictionary or the like recorded on a microfilm and displaying them on a screen is disclosed. Said microfilm includes a retrieval cord and divided into a plurality of unit regions to be d... | 12/18/1979 |
| 4174890 | Electronically controlled microfilm photographic image utilization device An electronically controlled photographic image utilization device is arranged to transport a roll of microfilm having all images printed thereon in separate photographic areas, each area being arranged in a microfiche-type format. The photographic image ... | 11/20/1979 |
| 4174891 | Microfilm reader/printer A microprocessor controlled microfilm reader/printer is arranged to transport a roll of film having all images contained thereon, in a distinctive format involving sequentially recorded photographic areas. The reader/printer has an automatic call feature ... | 11/20/1979 |
| 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 |
| 4122613 | Operator responsive audio-visual teaching apparatus A programmable, operator responsive, audiovisual teaching apparatus includes a rear screen projector for displaying visual information and an audio reproduction unit providing correlated audiovisual presentations in a sequence corresponding to a branched ... | 10/31/1978 |
| 4120573 | Microfiche reader A microfiche reader stores a library file of microfiche in a cartridge which may be inserted into the reader, so that it is not necessary to manually manipulate the individual microfiche. The reader automatically extracts and feeds a selected microfiche f... | 10/17/1978 |
| 4110020 | Electronically controlled microfilm photographic image utilization device An electronically controlled photographic image utilization device is arranged to transport a roll of microfilm having all images printed thereon in separate photographic areas, each area being arranged in a microfiche-type format. The photographic image ... | 08/29/1978 |
