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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7729611 | Method of detecting position of printing medium performed in printing apparatus In order to detect a position of an optical recording medium on which printing is performed, it is provided an optical sensor provided with include a photo emitter operable to emit light and a photo receiver operable to receive light and output a first signal in acc... | 06/01/2010 |
| 7715708 | Method of detecting position of printing medium performed in printing apparatus An optical sensor is transported to a position above a marker on a tray, where it irradiates the marker and measures the reflected light so as to obtain a reference value. A threshold value is determined based on the reference value. The optical sensor is transporte... | 05/11/2010 |
| 7630630 | Person image correction apparatus, method, and program A person image correcting apparatus, a person image correcting method, and a person image correcting program that allow reproducing face colors of a plurality of images on which persons are photographed, with appropriate colors and densities, and performing appropri... | 12/08/2009 |
| 7362965 | Wireless communication activation system and method A system and method for removable connection of an antenna element to a first flash synchronization connector of a camera body having wireless communication capability therein. An electrical event may be produced when the antenna element is connected to the first fl... | 04/22/2008 |
| 7358990 | Image-taking apparatus capable of saving image data files in folder on recording medium An image-taking apparatus preferable for saving image data in folders as desired by a user for each scene or date of image-taking is disclosed. The image-taking apparatus of the present invention comprises an image processing circuit which creates image data files b... | 04/15/2008 |
| 7339602 | Image-drawing device and image-drawing method An image-drawing device, which carries out image-drawing on the basis of image-drawing data, has image-drawing heads which are moved relatively in a predetermined scanning direction along an image-drawing surface. The image-drawing heads have a large number of image... | 03/04/2008 |
| 7324280 | Apparatus for providing a pattern of polarization A polarization pattern assembly produces a polarization pattern. In an embodiment, a polarization pattern assembly includes a frame that supports a polarization pane in a central region of the frame. The polarization pane changes the polarization direction of light ... | 01/29/2008 |
| 7265383 | Light emitting device The invention provides a light emitting device which is capable of displaying on both sides, has a small volume, and is capable of being used as a module. A light emitting element represented by an EL element and the like is used in a pixel portion, and two pixel po... | 09/04/2007 |
| 7243363 | Entertainment system, picture display apparatus, information processing apparatus and synchronization control method An entertainment system comprised of plural game playing machines interconnected over a communication channel in which the pictures generated and displayed in the game playing machines are synchronized with external synchronization signals. In performing real-time i... | 07/10/2007 |
| 7209653 | Photographic image service system Photographic images of local area events are efficiently provided. Each of a plurality of laboratories obtains photographic images of events in their local areas and uploads the images to a management server. The management server stores the images, correlated with ... | 04/24/2007 |
| 7190895 | Photographic imaging system for brachytherapy device verification A photographic imaging system and method for brachytherapy device verification is disclosed. The method involves receiving an order from a customer; loading a container with materials according to the order to create a loaded container; making a photographic image o... | 03/13/2007 |
| 7187859 | Method and apparatus for manufacturing contact lenses The present invention is directed towards adhering a contact lens button on a fixture for use in shaping, forming and/or otherwise configuring a contact lens. For example, in accordance with one exemplary embodiments of the present invention, a combination of adhesi... | 03/06/2007 |
| 7182530 | Electrode shutter device with start area A shutter device includes a stationary plate having a plurality of driving electrodes movable element opposes the stationary plate and including a sheet subjected to an electret-forming process. A drive control unit for moving the movable element using variation in ... | 02/27/2007 |
| 7171115 | CD index print label An index print of photographic images is created on a CD containing digital data representing those images. Photographic images are digitized to produce digital image data which is stored on the CD. This digital image data is also used to create an index print conta... | 01/30/2007 |
| 7149423 | Lens apparatus diagnostic system, diagnostic program, record medium, lens diagnostic system and controller diagnostic system The lens apparatus diagnostic system, the diagnostic program, the record medium, the lens diagnostic system and the controller diagnostic system have the effects of, by connecting a personal computer to a TV lens and having a diagnosis of the TV lens performed by th... | 12/12/2006 |
| 7133607 | Wireless communication activation system and method A system and method of alerting a wireless communication capability of a camera body to the presence of an external antenna element present in electrical communication with a pre-existing port of the camera body that was originally not designed for an external anten... | 11/07/2006 |
| 7095539 | Method of forming a three-dimensional orthoscopic image from its pseudoscopic image A method of forming a three-dimensional orthoscopic image from a pseudoscopic image comprising preparing an integral photograph representing the pseudoscopic image, and reconstructing a three-dimensional image from that integral photograph. Since the reconstruction ... | 08/22/2006 |
| 7086408 | Multipurpose system for the automatic washing and drying of industrial containers and appliances in controlled environmental conditions The present invention relates to a multipurpose system for the automatic washing and drying of industrial containers and appliances, in controlled environmental conditions. ... | 08/08/2006 |
| 7076374 | Methods and systems for detecting and locating damage in a wire Methods, systems, and articles of manufacture consistent with the present invention provide for identifying and locating wire damage on a wire. Broadband impedance phase and magnitude information for the wire is obtained. Potential wire damage on the wire is identif... | 07/11/2006 |
| 7068435 | Optical system radial deformation adjustment method and system A optical system radial deformation adjustment method includes predicting radial deformation generated when an optical system comprising at least an optical element is assembled, calculating a surface shape and a change quantity of the optical element that are used ... | 06/27/2006 |
| 7068928 | Method and apparatus for photographically recording an image A photographic imaging apparatus includes a housing defining an interior cavity, an opening at one end of the housing to allow light to enter the interior cavity, and a photographic imaging substrate located within the interior cavity opposite from the opening for r... | 06/27/2006 |
| 7043157 | Index prints for photofinishing services Improved index prints for photofinishing services are provided where the imagettes are grouped by event or subject matter. Permanently attached index print labels incorporating these and other features are provided for digital still image storage devices are also pr... | 05/09/2006 |
| 7016603 | Wireless communication module A microcontroller radio card (2) for insertion into a first device, e.g., a camera (10) to allow for remote operation of a second device, e.g., a flashpack (22), utilizing the existing controls of the first device. The card includes a base (3... | 03/21/2006 |
| 6956671 | Specifying image file processing operations via device controls and a user-completed proof sheet A multifunction printing system, and a method for processing image files, which allows a sequence of multiple image processing operations on digital image files, such as photographs taken by a digital camera, to be specified and initiated at a single point in time. ... | 10/18/2005 |
| 6909224 | Piezoelectric generator A method of extracting electrical energy from mechanical motion includes reusing an elastic portion of energy in a transducer by transferring the elastic portion of energy to another transducer. An apparatus for extracting electrical energy from mechanical motion in... | 06/21/2005 |
| 6829433 | Electrostatic actuator and camera module using electrostatic actuator An electrostatic actuator includes first and second electrode portions disposed at predetermined intervals, each electrode portion including one or more series of electrodes arranged successively in a predetermined direction; a slider disposed between the first and ... | 12/07/2004 |
| 6793413 | Nose pad for camera A nose pad for a camera includes a flat sheet portion and at least one projecting portion projecting from a front surface of the flat sheet portion. The projecting portion has an inclined surface at one side thereof so that when the nose pad is attached to the camer... | 09/21/2004 |
| 6778776 | Photo-stimulable image plate restoration apparatus There is disclosed a photo-stimulable imaging film restoration apparatus comprised of a housing defining a chamber for a light source and having an opening for a translucent plate member having a front surface including a member for positioning proximate the plate m... | 08/17/2004 |
| 6746397 | Method for measuring human body aura and system therefor A method of measuring the aura of a human body is provided wherein the method comprises putting a system for measuring aura of a human body to an initial status by first selecting from a program a mode of operating said system, wherein the mode comprises a camera-us... | 06/08/2004 |
| 6400906 | Adaptive paint matching system and method An improved process of matching the color of a paint to the pre-existing color of a vehicle is provided. The process includes the steps of exposing a photo-reactive film to the surface of the vehicle whose paint color is to be matched. Once exposed, pigme... | 06/04/2002 |
| 6377755 | Thermally protective camera case The invention relates to an article comprising photographic silver halide film substantially surrounded by a container comprising a phase change material, wherein said container will maintain said film at a temperature of below 130° F.(55° C.) when said... | 04/23/2002 |
| 6349181 | Sleeving method for photographic negatives A storage system for storing photographic film negatives that makes it easier for a consumer to identify the images on each negative. The storage system is made from sleeving material having several individual sleeves for storing strips of photographic fi... | 02/19/2002 |
| 6343185 | Lens cleaning apparatus and method and recycling apparatus and method for lens-fitted photo film unit A taking lens of a used lens-fitted photo film unit is cleaned according to sequential steps for recycling. A cleaning head is caused to press a loosened cleaning tape against the taking lens. While the cleaning tape is pressed against the taking lens, th... | 01/29/2002 |
| 6339683 | Standard measurement scale and markers for defining standard measurement scale A standard scale used in a photogrammetric measurement system has a polygonal plate having three apexes which are arranged to define a reference plane, where each of the apexes defines a reference point. Another standard scale has a light-guide plate memb... | 01/15/2002 |
| 6217235 | Blur preventing device for camera A blur preventing device of a camera includes a base portion having a depressed portion on one side thereof to allow a nose of a user to be inserted therein; a sebaceous matter absorbing layer disposed on a surface of the base portion including the depres... | 04/17/2001 |
| 6185372 | Camera wind and trip testing methods and apparatus Method and apparatus for testing wind and trip in camera units for use with photographic film. Each camera unit encloses and defines a film path and includes a film driven preset member and a film spindle. The preset member extends into the film path. In ... | 02/06/2001 |
| 6169858 | Panoramic image capture aid A panoramic image capture aid is formed in a photographic camera to assist a photographer in recording a series of film images that can be combined to form a panoramic image. The capture aid includes a viewing window on the camera, a first stripe indicato... | 01/02/2001 |
| 6135378 | Apparatus for removing film from a film magazine A simple and compact apparatus for removing film from a film magazine includes a film slot opening/closing mechanism which is operated by a film slot opening/closing lever, and a spool driving shaft which is turned by a spool revolving knob. The apparatus... | 10/24/2000 |
| 6090344 | Method and system for generating scent from independently releasable sources of scent causing agents The system for and a method of generating a scent and an image based upon a coded signal transmitted from a remote location, and the scent is generated from a dry scent carrying medium which contains a plurality of independent sources of scent causing age... | 07/18/2000 |
| 6088528 | Camera wind and trip testing methods and apparatus Method and apparatus for testing wind and trip in camera units for use with photographic film. Each camera unit encloses and defines a film path and includes a film driven preset member and a film spindle. The preset member extends into the film path. In ... | 07/11/2000 |
