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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8103133 | Method of enabling interactivity to be conferred on a pre-printed graphic image A method of swipe-scanning a graphic image pre-printed on a surface. The method comprises the steps of: (i) operatively positioning a swipe-scanner relative to the surface and swiping the scanner across the surface; (ii) capturing, during the swipe, successive image... | 01/24/2012 |
| 8090225 | Interactive handheld scanner A swipe scanner for scanning a graphic image pre-printed on a surface. The swipe scanner comprises: (a) a printhead for printing a position-coding pattern onto the graphic image, the position-coding pattern identifying a plurality of absolute positions and an impres... | 01/03/2012 |
| 8090224 | Handheld scanner A swipe scanner comprising: (a) a printhead for printing a position-coding pattern onto a surface; (b) an ink supply containing an ink for printing the position-coding pattern; (c) a first image sensor positioned for imaging portions of the surface on which the prin... | 01/03/2012 |
| 8078011 | Image processing circuit and multi-function apparatus An image processing circuit for processing a two-dimensional image includes: a rearrangement unit rearranging pixels included in an input two-dimensional image; a main memory storing the rearranged two-dimensional image; and an image processor processing the two-dim... | 12/13/2011 |
| 8064737 | Spatial bandwidth imaging of structural interiors Spatial bandwidth imaging of the interior spaces and elements of a structure by transmission of low frequency, continuous-wave, narrow band signal or signals through the structure, measurement of the electric and magnetic components of the received signal received b... | 11/22/2011 |
| 8014635 | Transmitting apparatus and method, receiving apparatus and method, program and recording medium, and transmitting/receiving system A receiving processing unit receives identical SD pictures transmitted a plurality of number of times, and performs addition for weighting an SD picture stored in a storage and the received SD pictures. The receiving processing unit stores the obtained values as a n... | 09/06/2011 |
| 8005320 | Image pickup apparatus, solid-state imaging device, and image generating method In an image pickup apparatus of the present invention, a CCD 11 in which a plurality of pixels are arranged in a two-dimensional array, thereof the number of effective horizontal pixels is H and the number of effective vertical pixels is V; a aspect switching... | 08/23/2011 |
| 7957613 | Automatic original feeding device, and image reader and image forming apparatus using automatic original feeding device An automatic original feeding device includes an original paper feed tray that loads an original to read the image, the original paper feed tray being supported on an upper face of a platen glass for an image reader that reads an image of the original passing throug... | 06/07/2011 |
| 7929811 | Handwritten information management system, handwritten information management method and recording medium storing handwritten information management program A handwritten information management system, which includes a paper sheet document generation section that generates a paper sheet document in which plurality pieces of coded information including coordinate information indicating a position on a paper sheet and doc... | 04/19/2011 |
| 7907797 | Image processing apparatus This invention provides an efficient image processing apparatus having merits as the handiness and visibility of paper and the multi-functionality of a computer, enabling trial and error with paper media without capturing all images previously. The apparatus compris... | 03/15/2011 |
| 7885489 | Image pickup apparatus and method and apparatus for manufacturing the same An image pickup apparatus includes an element-including optical system, a detector, and a converter. The element-including optical system has an optical system and an optical wavefront modulation element which modulates an optical transfer function. The detector pic... | 02/08/2011 |
| 7865043 | Method, apparatus, computer program and storage medium for recording a movement of a user unit A position code is recorded by capturing a sequence of images while writing on the base with a user unit. The position code may be decoded to a sequence of absolute positions reflecting the movement of the user unit over the base. If the position code in any image i... | 01/04/2011 |
| 7796841 | Monolithic image perception device and method An apparatus which can acquire, readout and perceive a scene based on the insertion, or etching of photosensitive elements into or on a transparent or semi-transparent substrate such as glass. The substrate itself acts as the optical device which deflects the photon... | 09/14/2010 |
| 7715661 | Solid-state image pickup device, method of driving solid-state image pickup device and imaging apparatus There is provided a solid-state image pickup device including: a pixel array portion which includes a plurality of unit pixels each having a photoelectric conversion element and an output transistor for outputting a signal according to charge obtained by photoelectr... | 05/11/2010 |
| 7715660 | Image acquisition device An image acquisition device capable of accomplishing special-effect processing on real-time motion of the image data in a preview mode is disclosed. The device includes a lens, an optical sensor, an image signal processor, a special-effect processor, a storage unit,... | 05/11/2010 |
| 7706638 | System, apparatus and method for color machine vision with black and white photoelectric sensor A color machine vision system with two or more differently colored light sources and one black and white photoelectric sensor (BW sensor). The light sources are employed to separately illuminate a target object with a different color, e.g., red, green, blue, magenta... | 04/27/2010 |
| 7657127 | Method and apparatus for providing strobed image capture A method and apparatus for strobed image capture includes stroboscopic illumination synchronized with one or more cameras to improve a signal to noise ratio, reduce motion blur and avoid object damage in sensor systems used to analyze illumination sensitive objects.... | 02/02/2010 |
| 7653266 | Image pickup apparatus, solid-state imaging device, and image generating method In an image pickup apparatus of the present invention, a CCD 11 in which a plurality of pixels are arranged in a two-dimensional array, thereof the number of effective horizontal pixels is H and the number of effective vertical pixels is V; a aspect switching... | 01/26/2010 |
| 7616842 | End-to-end design of electro-optic imaging systems with constrained digital filters A unified design strategy takes into account different subsystems within an overall electro-optic imaging system. In one implementation, the design methodology predicts end-to-end imaging performance using a spatial model for the source and models for the optical su... | 11/10/2009 |
| 7616841 | End-to-end design of electro-optic imaging systems A unified design strategy takes into account different subsystems within an overall electro-optic imaging system. In one implementation, the design methodology predicts end-to-end imaging performance using a spatial model for the source and models for the optical su... | 11/10/2009 |
| 7599581 | Electronic imaging apparatus In an electronic imaging apparatus, image information of an image signal photoelectrically converted from an image incident is stored in image information storing means in a format dependent upon a type of the applied storage device. Provided therein are communicati... | 10/06/2009 |
| 7596287 | Method and device for the three-dimensional determination and digitization of a plaster-or positive-model A method for the three-dimensional determination and digitization of a plaster- or positive-model, in particular for the production of replacement teeth, with improved handling and costs. According to the method, a plaster- or positive-model is clamped in a mounting... | 09/29/2009 |
| 7583864 | Image reader An image reader includes an image reading device, which is capable of reading a document, an initialization operation control device, which performs an initialization operation before a reading operation starts, in order to return the image reading device to a stand... | 09/01/2009 |
| 7583862 | Packaged microelectronic imagers and methods of packaging microelectronic imagers A microelectronic imager having an imaging unit and an optics unit attached to the imaging unit, and methods for packaging microelectronic imagers. In one embodiment, the imaging unit can include a microelectronic die with an image sensor and a plurality of external... | 09/01/2009 |
| 7583863 | Method and system for wavelength-dependent imaging and detection using a hybrid filter An object to be imaged or detected is illuminated by a single broadband light source or multiple light sources emitting light at different wavelengths. The light is detected by a detector, which includes a light-detecting sensor covered by a hybrid filter. ... | 09/01/2009 |
| 7561758 | Scanning module and the method thereof The present invention relates to a scanning module, which is capable of integrating optical paths of illuminating and imaging for size reduction, and improving the quality of scanned image by using optical polarizers for filtering, and further achieving the same eff... | 07/14/2009 |
| 7558443 | Camera system with real-time dithering and printing capabilities A camera system includes an image sensor configured to capture an image. A memory is coupled to the image sensor and is configured to store the captured image. A printhead interface is coupled to the memory, and is configured to take a planarized linear image obtain... | 07/07/2009 |
| 7542627 | Reading apparatus for recording medium A reading apparatus reads image information and magnetic information displayed on the surface of a sheet-like recording medium. A scanner and MICR head are placed in a path for conveying a recording medium. The reading apparatus has a pressing roller, and a pressing... | 06/02/2009 |
| 7542628 | Method and apparatus for providing strobed image capture A method and apparatus for strobed image capture includes stroboscopic illumination synchronized with one or more cameras to improve a signal to noise ratio, reduce motion blur and avoid object damage in sensor systems used to analyze illumination sensitive objects.... | 06/02/2009 |
| 7512877 | Creating data and voice webpages with a fax machine that allows a user to select template names from a list of templates A communication system includes a server and a facsimile machine. The server includes templates and provides a Web page creation service. The facsimile machine communicates with the server and includes input and output units to input and output text, images, and voi... | 03/31/2009 |
| RE40680 | Multi-resolution color contact-type image sensing apparatus A multi-resolution color contact-type image sensing apparatus whereby a color image of an original can be obtained with a particular resolution, depending upon the size of the original image. A first array of photosensor segments with a base resolution is arranged w... | 03/24/2009 |
| 7492973 | Apparatus and method for determining whether machine readable information on an item matches the item A scanner, which reads machine readable information on an item and determines its location on the item, also includes one or more video cameras for determining dimensions of features on the item. A computer uses the machine readable information to find a record with... | 02/17/2009 |
| 7483596 | Performance digital image sensing Methods to capture a digital image are disclosed. Embodiments include methods for taking multiple color data readings with a series of sensing elements in one collecting location during a single exposure, associating the collecting location with a pixel, and calcula... | 01/27/2009 |
| 7457486 | Imaging device A solid-state imaging element includes photoelectric conversion elements having a complementary or Bayer color filter array. The solid-state imaging element adds together electric charges stored in nine photoelectric conversion elements having color filters of one o... | 11/25/2008 |
| 7450786 | Whiteboard imaging system An image capturing system is installable in a room opposite a writing surface. The image capturing system is adapted to take visual images of the writing surface and identify information written thereon. ... | 11/11/2008 |
| 7447385 | Bio-optical sensors A bio-optical sensor has a surface provided with an array of sensing pixels and calibration pixels. The sensing and calibration pixels are arranged in an interleaved fashion. The sensing and calibration pixels may be interleaved 1:1, or they may be arranged in inter... | 11/04/2008 |
| 7440639 | Image reading apparatus reading an original while transporting the same An image reading apparatus includes: three line sensors; a mover moving a platen at a rate relative to the three line sensors; an interline corrector synchronizing the three line sensors' outputs to be a pixel having read a single location on an original; NOR and AN... | 10/21/2008 |
| 7436554 | Image processing system, image capturing device, image processing terminal, image processing data storage terminal, program for the device, program for the terminal, data structure of image data, method of processing image, and method of generating image data The invention provides an image processing system which is suitable to carry out image processing in excellent accuracy while removing influence due to characteristics depending on the type difference and which facilitates wide and flexible adaptation over image cap... | 10/14/2008 |
| 7437025 | Sensing system for detection and control of deposition on pendant tubes in recovery and power boilers A system for detection and control of deposition on pendant tubes in recovery and power boilers includes one or more deposit monitoring sensors operating in infrared regions of about 4 or 8.7 microns and directly producing images of the interior of the boiler, or pr... | 10/14/2008 |
| 7428688 | Method of detecting two-dimensional codes A method of detecting two-dimensional codes using a plurality of light and dark data bits arranged two-dimensionally. The method includes detecting the code as a gray scale value image, splitting the detected gray scale value image into image areas corresponding to ... | 09/23/2008 |
