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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 4667247 | Method and apparatus for checking the quality of composings for printing products, in particular newspapers Record quality of a bit map of a newspaper page, for example, is checked directly on a display screen without previously manufacturing a material image carrier, such as a film. For this purpose, it is read out in multi-line fashion, preferably in 4 - line... | 05/19/1987 |
| 4652917 | Remote attitude sensor using single camera and spiral patterns A system for monitoring the attitude of an object with respect to a fixed based without any material connection to the object, comprising imaging apparatus mounted on the base so that a surface of the object is in the field of view, targets on the surface... | 03/24/1987 |
| 4651218 | Method and apparatus for mounting a CRT in a dynamic (vibration and shock prone) environment A method and apparatus for mounting a video type display tube (20) in a given dynamic mechanical environment employs a plurality of mounting members (56, 56a, 56b, 56c) which are secured to the periphery of the tube (20) at four corresponding predetermine... | 03/17/1987 |
| 4646160 | Facsimile apparatus A facsimile apparatus for transmitting/receiving image data has a first memory for storing image data of one or more pages, a second memory for storing external apparatus number and time data, and an automatic send control for comparing the time data stor... | 02/24/1987 |
| 4646145 | Television viewer reaction determining systems Television viewer reaction determining systems generate distinct signals indicative of different viewer reactions to television programs. These systems generate a further signal identifying any of the mentioned distinct signals as indicative of a viewer r... | 02/24/1987 |
| 4646162 | Driving device for facsimile apparatus A driving device for driving document conveying members, recording paper conveying members and recording paper cutting members installed in a facsimile apparatus. The driving device includes first and second reversible motors. The first motor causes the d... | 02/24/1987 |
| 4644409 | Document resolution-adaption method and apparatus A method and device for adapting the scanning-resolution used by a first document-scanning device acting as an input device to a scanning-resolution used by a second such device acting as an output device so that the signals generated by the first device ... | 02/17/1987 |
| 4642700 | Method of and apparatus for producing video signal associated with photographic image Video signals representative of photographic images which are stored in a plurality of substantially equally dimensioned frames in horizontal and vertical positions are produced by picking up the images. A first signal indicative of a horizontal/vertical ... | 02/10/1987 |
| 4641198 | Method of and apparatus for recording video signal associated with photographic image Photographic images are recorded by picking up a group of photographic images recorded in horizontal and vertical positions in substantially equally dimensioned frames to store in a storage medium video signals representative of the photographic images in... | 02/03/1987 |
| 4638368 | Reproduction apparatus A reproduction apparatus has a reader for reading an original image by photoelectric conversion and a character generator in which image information from said reader and image information from said character generator are synthesized.... | 01/20/1987 |
| 4636868 | Copiers A document carrier, typically for supporting a book to be copied in a document copier by location of an opened page against an inclined window in a scanner housing, which carrier comprises a pair of separate plates (26, 28) supported in a trough-like conf... | 01/13/1987 |
| 4635129 | Image scanning apparatus An image scanning apparatus comprises a scanner for scanning an original sheet, a measuring section for measuring a time required for the scanner to move from a first position, e.g. a home position of the scanner, to a second position, e.g. a leading edge... | 01/06/1987 |
| 4633323 | Picture/sound recorder with hinged flat picture screen A device for black and white, color, stereo picture, holographic picture and stereo and other amplified sound reproduction and reception is described, which is characterized by a hinged housing A and B, one portion of which contains the picture reproducti... | 12/30/1986 |
| 4633322 | Screen to be disposed in front of a cathode ray screen, comprised by monofilaments forming micromeshes and having, on one surface, a translucent film An automatically removable filter is positioned in front of a cathode ray screen, when illuminated, and is comprised by a sheet of textile material woven with micromeshes. An automatic roller is secured to the television set, and the filter is guided and ... | 12/30/1986 |
| 4633327 | Enhancement halftoning A method of determining image input contrast to dynamically adjust screen amplitude. The screen amplitude is controlled on a dot by dot basis to selectively enhance the original image. There is a higher amplitude when the input contrast is low and a lower... | 12/30/1986 |
| 4631598 | High speed, high resolution image processing system A scanning device which is capable of scanning documents at high speeds and high resolutions. The present invention uses automatic thresholding techniques and provides variable data compression to accommodate various end user host devices. The present inv... | 12/23/1986 |
| 4631599 | Selective optoelectronic copier An apparatus for selectively copying only certain portions of an image, such as portions of documents containing printed or graphic matter, and eliminating gaps between selected portions to thereby minimize time and memory capacity for storing, transmitti... | 12/23/1986 |
| 4630127 | Character and picture information reading apparatus In an apparatus for reading an image of the document fixedly placed, the document's position, size, etc. is automatically decided. Linear light sources are arranged on a pressure plate in a position on the back side of the document in both the main scanni... | 12/16/1986 |
| 4628368 | Method for controlling sub-scanning of document reading apparatus In a method of controlling the sub-scanning of a document reading apparatus the speed, acceleration or deceleration of the reading section is controlled according to the amount of information stored in a buffer memory which temporarily stores information ... | 12/09/1986 |
| 4628366 | Picture scanning and recording method In duplication of an original picture in which line drawings coexist therewith, signals obtained by scanning the picture and derived from pictorial elements thereof are processed in such a manner that graphic signals originating from the pictorial element... | 12/09/1986 |
| 4626924 | Image forming apparatus An image forming apparatus for forming an image on papers in response to the image information of an original on an original table is provided with a reading unit for scanning the original, and also with x- and y-direction moving mechanisms for moving the... | 12/02/1986 |
| 4626921 | Method and circuit for demodulating encoded data of facsimile apparatus In order to increase decoding speed of two-dimensionally encoded facsimile data, changing pixels a0, a1, a2 and b1 (defined by CCITT) on a decoding and reference lines are detected, and the address of b1 | 12/02/1986 |
| 4626923 | Image processing apparatus An image processing apparatus has a decoder for decoding input image data, a pulse width modulation circuit for producing a signal for pulse width modulation of a laser beam from a laser diode in accordance with decoded image data, and latch circuits to d... | 12/02/1986 |
| 4623937 | Scanning apparatus A scanning apparatus for scanning image information of a document and generating image information has a document table for supporting a document thereon and an exposure lamp for exposing the document supported on the document table. The scanning apparatu... | 11/18/1986 |
| 4623934 | AGC update apparatus and method of using same A modem having automatic gain control update circuitry for use with CCITT Group II facsimile machines. The update circuitry receives incoming facsimile data samples, averages the samples for predetermined periods, compares the averages to find the maximum... | 11/18/1986 |
| 4622594 | Image recording apparatus An image recording apparatus has a reader capable of dynamic and static reading, a printer, an original feed unit, and a control circuit including a microcomputer. The apparatus can continuously produce copies in a multicopy mode.... | 11/11/1986 |
| 4622591 | Apparatus and method for precisely orienting originals on an image scanner drum A pattern shaped and sized to fit adjacent the inner cylindrical surface of a transparent scanner drum, of a drum-type image scanning system is oriented to display at least one line parallel to the axis of rotation of the drum. The pattern preferably has ... | 11/11/1986 |
| 4622592 | Composite facsimile apparatus A dial information character code which designates an address of a remote facsimile apparatus is included in an input character code and the input code or a picture signal corresponding thereto is sent to an addressed remote facsimile apparatus correspond... | 11/11/1986 |
| 4617596 | Image processing apparatus An image processing apparatus having an input unit for entering image information, a setting unit for setting the processing conditions for processing the image information entered from the input unit, and a processor for processing the image information ... | 10/14/1986 |
| 4616268 | Method and system for increasing use efficiency of a memory of an image reproducing system In reproducing images, number of the pixels on one scanning line of an original picture is made to correspond to number of the addresses of a memory to increase use efficiency of the memory as well as to improve the detail of reproduction images.... | 10/07/1986 |
| 4616258 | Device for monitoring the interior of a conduit A monitoring device for monitoring an interior conduit wall includes a plurality of sliding members each resiliently urged by equal amounts away from the device body toward the conduit wall, so that the device can be used in conduits of different diameter... | 10/07/1986 |
| 4616269 | Document reader A document reader contains a document display window for focussing the light reflected from the surface of a given manuscript thereon, a scale formed on the document display window and provided with a cursor capable of being moved in the direction of main... | 10/07/1986 |
| 4614977 | Still picture signal conversion apparatus capable of trimming operation A still picture signal conversion apparatus converts a still picture signal reproduced in the form of an electric signal from a video tape or disk, still picture video camera or the like to a low-velocity narrow-band signal suited for use in a facsimile s... | 09/30/1986 |
| 4613907 | Facsimile receiver A facsimile receiver provides with confirmation means whether or not there exists transmission mistake at the transmitter side. As soon as receiving of the picture information is finished, receiving person display data representing a division of receiving... | 09/23/1986 |
| 4612583 | Image enhancing television attachment An attachment for a television receiver composed of four trapezoidal panels adapted to be attached to the viewing screen of the television set and having reflective or mirrored inner surfaces whereby the image on the television receiver screen is reflecte... | 09/16/1986 |
| 4611246 | Handy reader/printer apparatus In a handy reader/printer apparatus for reading recorded information from a desired portion of a medium to be read and printing read information on a desired portion of a medium to be printed, the apparatus has a housing having an opening in a lower surfa... | 09/09/1986 |
| 4609946 | Facsimile apparatus and duplicator The present invention provides a multi-purpose facsimile machine which functions as either a telecopier or a photocopier, at the selection of the user. The machine, when used as a telecopier, eliminates synchronization of transmitting and receiving units ... | 09/02/1986 |
| 4607289 | Facsimile transceiver capable of storing and relaying data A facsimile transceiver having a data storing and relaying function in which facsimile data transmitted thereto from a remote facsimile station is stored for a moment and then transmitted to a second remote facsimile station which is designated by the fir... | 08/19/1986 |
| 4607291 | Image forming apparatus An overhead projector is provided adjacent to an image forming unit for forming an image on a sheet according to an image information. A conveying unit for conveying the sheet on which an image is formed by the image forming unit is provided between the i... | 08/19/1986 |
| 4605970 | Method and apparatus for calibrating an optical document digitizer A calibration strip (80) is described for use in calibrating an optical document digitizer. The strip (80) includes an optically detectible pattern including plural discrete blocks (82) with orthogonal first and second edges (84, 86). Edges (84) are paral... | 08/12/1986 |
