Abstract: A system for scanning and digitizing large images using a reseau for accuracy without obscuring the image to be scanned. The system uses two separate CCD photoreceptor arrays which are fixed in a rigid position with respect to each other and any accompany lenses and mirrors. In one embodiment, a first CCD photoreceptor array is used to scan the image while the second CCD photoreceptor array simultaneously scans the reseau. In a second embodiment, a single CCD photoreceptor array is used to first scan the reseau and then to scan the image. One illumination source illuminates the reseau while second illumination source illuminates the image. The arrangement of the lens(es) and the photoreceptor arrays allows the determination of any displacement of the scanner along the X-axis, Y-axis, and Z-axis, as well as the determination of any rotation of the scanner around the X-axis, Y-axis, or Z-axis.

Abstract: A dual drum rotary image scanner has a headstock and a tailstock between which may be mounted drums of different diameter. The tailstock has substantially annular surfaces which contact corresponding surfaces on the different diameter drums. The different drums, when held in the scanner, each create a different separation between the headstock and tailstock. These different separations are detected by photodetectors, the outputs of which are received by a system controller. The controller uses the photodetector signals to control motors that position the scanning head and the transmittance illuminator relative to the surface of the particular drum mounted in the scanner. The motors turn pinions which, in turn, move racks to which are attached the scanning head and the transmittance illuminator, respectively. The movement of the scanning head also results in the modification of the optical path within the optics box of the scanner.

Abstract: A control command indicating the end of a command is set in a remote command in file data to be transmitted, and the remote command is transmitted as packet data having a data length based on the control code to a receiving apparatus. When the receiving apparatus extracts the command from the received packet data, it informs, as a response signal, to the apparatus which transmitted the command that the command was extracted, and the transmitting apparatus restarts command transmission from a portion where the response signal cannot be received.

Abstract: A built-in monitor apparatus such as an electronic game machine which is adapted to allow a built-in monitor unit having a rectangular picture screen to rotate in a 90-degree arc and includes a monitor unit comprising a cathode-ray tube; a base unit comprising a frame for rotatably supporting the monitor unit, and a stretchable damper biased to be moved forward, each end of the damper being pivotally connected to a portion between the frame and said casing; a guide roller mounted on the frame and adapted to slide along a guide rail provided within the casing; and a locking element for restraining the movement of the frame.

Abstract: In a device having both a facsimile function and a printing function, a priority can be given, for example, to a printer section to perform printing of print data in a common recording section precedent to fax data. In this case, recording of fax data applied to a recording section is rejected despite the fact that the fax data is applied to the recording section earlier than the print data. The fact that the priority has been set is indicated in a relevant portion of a display.

Abstract: In a facsimile apparatus, transmission image data is stored in an image memory after being produced by encoding and compressing raw image data. A storing operation of the transmission image data and a transmitting operation for transmitting the transmission image data are performed at the same time. A receiving operation is prohibited when the transmitting operation is being performed and the transmitting operation is prohibited when the receiving operation is being performed. Thus, the transmitting operation and the receiving operation are not interrupted due to an insufficient memory capacity of the image memory. Additionally, the transmission image data is transmitted by each set of block data when the operation of the image information communication apparatus is switched to the G3 facsimile communication mode. The transmission image data is transmitted by each set of single-page image data when the operation is switched to the G4 facsimile communication mode.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a method of storing and of progressively transferring a still image so that it can be conveniently previewed during the transfer and so that a user can terminate the transfer at an early stage if the image turns out to be undesirable. The methods of the invention include transforming the image into a plurality of decomposition levels using a discrete wavelet transform. Each decomposition level comprises a plurality of subimages which allow reconstruction of an image representation of the still image. The decomposition levels are transmitted beginning with a base decomposition level providing a low level of image resolution and then proceeding with decomposition levels providing increasingly higher levels of image resolution. Within each decomposition level, rows of the various subimages are arranged or interlaced together in contiguous blocks, so that all data for a single row, at a single decomposition level, is transmitted together.

Abstract: A film image reproducing apparatus includes an image pick-up device which picks up a film frame image recorded on a film to generate image data; an information reader which reads information about photographing conditions of the film frame image; a reproducing area designator which designates a reproducing area of the film frame image; a measuring device which measures a domestic light condition having to do with the designated reproducing area when the film frame image is picked up; a correcting device which corrects image data corresponding to the designated reproducing area using either the domestic light condition of the designated reproducing area or an undomestic light condition not having to do with the designated reproducing area; and a judging device which judges based on the information which is proper to use for image data correction, the domestic light condition or the undomestic light condition.

Abstract: An image signal encoding apparatus reads an image from an original and converts the image into color data values including lightness and chromaticity components. The data values are stored and divided into pixel blocks with data values of lightness components and pixel blocks with data values of chromaticity components. Average lightness component data values are computed for pixel blocks of lightness components and average chromaticity data values are computed for pixel blocks of chromaticity components. A region determination is made whether the pixel blocks correspond to a color, monochrome or background region in the original based on the average pixel block data values of lightness components and chromaticity components. A switch outputs the lightness pixel block data values during the region determination, and outputs the lightness and chromaticity pixel block data values after the region determination.

Abstract: A method of color halftoning using stochastic screening includes clustering, performing error diffusion and applying an adaptive criteria to change the cluster size according to the variation of the image color values. The method incorporates features from the traditional amplitude modulated (AM) digital halftoning methods, along with the advantages of frequency modulated (FM) techniques, recently introduced into the raster image processors of high resolution phototypesetters.

Abstract: A cathode ray tube mounting structure comprising a supporter secured to the cathode ray tube and an elevated seat formed at each side of the front portion of a printed circuit board mounting bracket for mounting the supporter. The printed circuit board mounted bracket is secured to a bottom cover or wall member and supported by a brace and ribs formed thereon. The cathode ray tube mounting structure of the present invention supports the weight of the cathode ray tube in a more evenly distributed manner and thereby prevents the monitor case from cracking or deforming to increase product reliability.

Abstract: An image transmission system includes an image transmitting unit having a display to display a status of a receiving unit and a detector for detecting a size of an original and a record mode permitted for transmission.

Abstract: A hybrid system for digitally screening black and white and/or color images using a number of imaging techniques is disclosed. Cyan, yellow, magenta and black color separation may be processed according to the same or different methods according to gray levels or other factors, in order to optimize output print quality.

Abstract: A printing method and apparatus according to the present invention is capable of instructing whether or not a printing portion is used in a case where data is received from a host so as to be printed, and the initializing control required to perform printing can be skipped at the time of power supply if the printing portion is not used, or arranged to store a fact whether or not initialization has been performed so that whether or not the initialization is performed is controlled at the time of the power supply or when a printing opportunity has been issued.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for receiving document images including portions linked to one or more electronic addresses. The linked portion of the document is identified using a predetermined visual attribute, such as bold-face text, or delimiters to mark the portion. The document image is then transmitted using, e.g., existing apparatus for transmitting images, such as a facsimile machine. An electronic address associated with the identified portion of the document is also transmitted using existing techniques, such as by touch-tone telephone. The address may be a voice telephone number, facsimile telephone number, World Wide Web address, or any other address with which communication can be established. At the receiving end, both the document image and electronic address are received. Pattern matching is performed on the document image to identify the portion with the predetermined attribute as a linked portion. The received electronic address is then correlated with the linked portion.

Abstract: A system is provided for automatically analyzing timing constraints of capabilities, and establishing parameters for automatic generation of finite-state machines which schedule from print engine capabilities. The system generates a finite-state machine which encodes, for each capability, a means by which any given schedule may be extended to one that includes a correct or optimal schedule for that particular capability. The system generates finite-state machines for both forward and backwards scheduling. It is adapted for both greedy and optimal search strategies. The system facilitates selectively leaving classes of constraints for run-time checking in order to reduce a size of a finite-state machine. Finite machines so generated are suitably used with schedulers to alternately control operation of a print engine.

Abstract: A fax network for communicating fax transmissions over either a conventional public switched telephone network or a digital (frame relay) network based on a telephone number of a destination fax machine. If the destination fax machine can be serviced by the digital network, a faxjack intercepts the phone digits on the telephone link, and redirects the call to a local point-of-presence, which is preferably located near the local exchange carrier. The POP receives information related to the desired fax transmission from the faxjack, and accesses a destination POP via the digital network. The destination POP is local with respect to the destination fax machine, and the destination POP attempts to contact the destination fax machine to ascertain if a fax session is allowable. If so, the destination POP notifies the source POP, which then notifies the faxjack, thereby allowing the fax session to start.

Abstract: An apparatus stores image data sent as a facsimile signal through a line in an image memory (103) and records the image data on a recording medium upon reducing the data. The apparatus further includes an interface for connection with an external information processing unit such as a personal computer so that image data input from the external information processing unit through the interface can be stored in the image memory (103) and recorded on a recording medium. Designation of image data in the image memory (103) is allowed from the external information processing unit. The designated image data is retained after a recording operation. In addition, a reducing/recording operation is inhibited when the designated image data is to be recorded.

Abstract: 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 user then has the ability to retrieve images of the stored microfilm. The MegaSAR-420 doubles the capacity of devices in the prior art, specifically including at least twenty-eight spoked hub units and using cartridges having greater storage capacity.

Abstract: A sheet feeding device for feeding a plurality of cut-type sheets, having been stacked in an accommodating member, one by one toward a predetermined position in response to a predetermined signal to be applied to the sheet feeding device. The sheet feeding device comprises: a first feeding member for feeding the stacked sheets to another predetermined position in response to the predetermined signal, a second feeding member for feeding the sheet, having been fed by the first feeding member, to the predetermined position after a feeding operation executed by the first feeding member and a controlling member for controlling the first feeding member so as not to be operated during a feeding operation executed by the second feeding member. Thus, according to the present invention, it becomes possible to avoid sheet jamming caused by sheets having been fed together in an overlapped state.