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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7417773 | Method and system for creating and sending a facsimile using a digital pen The present application describes systems and methods for composing and sending facsimile messages using a digital pointing instrument. In further configurations, a user utilizes a pen to indicate a reference to a document that is appended to the outgoing facsimile.... | 08/26/2008 |
| 7382501 | Remote access of fax numbers for fax transmission A fax is sent. A user selects a phone number for a fax destination from a database residing on a handheld device. The phone number is sent from the handheld device to a fax machine via wireless communication. A fax transmission is sent by the fax machine to the fax ... | 06/03/2008 |
| 7372601 | Modular image processing device A modular image processing device includes a camera module configured to capture images to be printed. A memory module is configured to store data representing the captured images. A printer module is configured to print images from the stored data. The modules incl... | 05/13/2008 |
| 7352899 | Realistic machine-generated handwriting with personalized fonts There are provided new and improved methods and systems for producing machine-generated handwriting having realistic human appearance. In various embodiments, the handwriting may include characteristics of particular classes and/or characteristics of particular indi... | 04/01/2008 |
| 7327884 | Realistic machine-generated handwriting There have thus been provided new and improved methods and systems for producing machine-generated handwriting having realistic human appearance. In various embodiments, the handwriting may include characteristics of particular classes and/or characteristics of part... | 02/05/2008 |
| 7317562 | Image reading apparatus with plural sensor IC chips An image reading apparatus includes a plurality of sensor IC chips aligned in a row. Each of the sensor IC chips incorporates a plurality of light receiving elements. The plurality of light receiving elements successively output image signals as serial analog signal... | 01/08/2008 |
| 7248376 | Printer module with a pen-like configuration A printer module includes a body that defines a print media feed path and a feed opening to permit print media to be positioned in the print media feed path. A pagewidth printing mechanism is positioned in the body to carry out a printing operation on the print medi... | 07/24/2007 |
| 7196828 | Scanner having a vertical rest position A scanner having a chassis and a body, the body containing a base portion and a document lid. The body is movably connected to the chassis by a connection element, allowing the body to move from a substantially horizontal operative position to a substantially vertic... | 03/27/2007 |
| 7139106 | Image scanner incorporating rotary encoder A hand-held image scanner includes an elongate body, a line sensor extending in the body longitudinally thereof for reading an original document as the body moves along the document, a roller shaft rotatably supported in the body to extend longitudinally of the body... | 11/21/2006 |
| 7046401 | Camera-based document scanning system using multiple-pass mosaicking A camera-based document scanning system produces electronic versions of documents, based on a plurality of images of discrete portions of the documents. The system compares each pair of consecutive images and derives motion parameters that indicate the relative moti... | 05/16/2006 |
| 6995859 | Method and system for instruction of a computer The present invention provides a method for enabling instruction of a computer to perform tasks, the method including the steps of: providing a user with at least one form printable on a surface to provide one or more first viewable information zones relating to one... | 02/07/2006 |
| 6952273 | Image processing apparatus having an image reading unit and a printing unit on one side of a substrate The image processing apparatus (B) includes an integrated image-reading/writing head (A), platen rollers (P1, P2) for a document and a recording paper, and data processor (7) performing data processing necessary for copying an image on t... | 10/04/2005 |
| 6825956 | Method and system for composition and delivery of electronic mail with coded marks A method for composition and transmission of an electronic mail message including: printing a document to facilitate composition and transmission of the electronic mail message; composing the electronic mail message on the document utilizing a sensing device adapted... | 11/30/2004 |
| 6816274 | Method and system for composition and delivery of electronic mail A method for composition and transmission of an electronic mail message including: printing a document to facilitate composition and transmission of the electronic mail message; composing the electronic mail message on the document utilizing a sensing device adapted... | 11/09/2004 |
| 6789470 | Cooling device for cooling an engraving system In a cooling device and method for cooling an engraving system of an engraving device given engraving devices for engraving printing form surfaces, the cooling device comprises a plurality of cooling units wherein each cooling unit is allocated to respectively cool ... | 09/14/2004 |
| 6784904 | Appliance and method for navigating among multiple captured images and functional menus A capturing and viewing appliance and method are used for capturing and communicating images. The capturing and viewing appliance is an instrument used to capture and communicate images to other devices with communication capabilities. The capturing and viewing appl... | 08/31/2004 |
| 6633416 | Computer scanner for three-dimensional objects A personal computer scanner for scanning the three-dimensional (3D) objects has a frame with an axis, and a front plate. The front plate has a large array of axial pinholes that each contain a slidably movable pin to form a bed of pins. A detection device... | 10/14/2003 |
| 6624913 | Method of electronic processing of exposed photographic material A method of electronic processing of a latent image from a photographic element, the method employing pulsed radiation and radio frequency photoconductivity apparatus having a sample capacitor with a gap, including the steps of: placing the element in an ... | 09/23/2003 |
| 6614547 | Cordless facsimile system with telephone answering function and method for controlling the same A cordless facsimile system capable of realizing a telephone answering function, without a separate telephone answering device. The cordless facsimile system with a telephone answering function includes a stationary base unit connected to a public switche... | 09/02/2003 |
| 6600576 | Facsimile apparatus In a facsimile apparatus including numeric keys for entering dial numbers or abbreviated dial numbers, a transmission instruction key for instructing the processing for transmission, a storage unit for storing dial information and received information, a ... | 07/29/2003 |
| 6456740 | System and method for identifying form type in a handwriting recognition based form completion system The system of the present invention includes a form design component, a form description repository, and a forms processing component Each form used with the system has a layout including a form identifier field with a common location space for each given... | 09/24/2002 |
| 6377715 | Data inputting device A data inputting device for inputting data to a computer, word processor or data image processor is disclosed. The device has a single inputting unit capable of selectively inputting coordinates or an image. Further, the inputting unit is capable of input... | 04/23/2002 |
| 6334003 | Data input system for enabling data input by writing without using tablet or the like A data input system is provided with an input pen. A sequence of characters are traced with the input pen, and image data on them are read from the image scanner incorporated in the input pen. Each character is recognized on the basis of the image data. I... | 12/25/2001 |
| 6324311 | Method and apparatus for integrating an image capture device with a light source An integrated image capture device and a desk and floor lamp. The image capture device is adapted to plug or screw into the light bulb socket of the lamp so that the image capture device may obtain power from the light bulb socket of the lamp when the lam... | 11/27/2001 |
| 5331376 | System and method for editing a document image A system and method of designating edit information for an original document. The system includes a mechanism for designating a location on the original document while the document is in a document feeder tray. The mechanism does not deface the original d... | 07/19/1994 |
| 5276536 | Imaging apparatus having a pressing/separating mechanism An imaging apparatus is provided with a main body; a cover member which is swingably connected to the main body between a closed position for closing the main body and an open position for opening the main body; and an image read unit and a platen member ... | 01/04/1994 |
| 5151796 | Image reading apparatus having a D/A converter with a controllable output Image reading apparatus having a D/A converter with a controllable output includes a light source for illuminating an original image. A reading device is provided for photoelectrically reading the original image illuminated by the light source and generat... | 09/29/1992 |
| 4366509 | Facsimile apparatus with multiple scanning and printing elements A drum-type transceiver facsimile machine having a plurality of light-to-electric transducers and a plurality of printing styli moved axially of the drum for scan/print operation. Shift register means and a buffer memory controlled by a programmed micropr... | 12/28/1982 |
| 4230938 | Computer input/output device A combination electrosensitive reader-printer able to perform both functions by sensing the condition of a recording medium in the read mode and by altering the condition of the recording medium in the printing mode. The change of mode is accomplished man... | 10/28/1980 |
| 4224641 | Abnormality indication system of facsimile apparatus An abnormality indication system of a facsimile apparatus comprises a pattern generator, disposed in the facsimile apparatus on the reception side, which is capable of producing image element information indicating the abnormality of the facsimile apparat... | 09/23/1980 |
| 4121260 | Transceiver system for visible images A transceiver system is provided which selectively applies electrical potentials representative of graphical information to a stylus scanning a layer of electrochromic material thereby causing selective coloration of the materials.... | 10/17/1978 |
| 4010320 | Drum recording means with dual scanning heads An apparatus for reproducing a pattern on a recording medium has a master cylinder adapted to carry the pattern and a copy cylinder adapted to carry the recording medium. A main drive motor is connected to both the cylinders for continuously and jointly r... | 03/01/1977 |
