Abstract: A multi-lens camera, comprising:a housing;at least two lenses spaced apart on the housing to obtain different views of a single scene for capturing as a set of simultaneously captured separate frames;a status indicator which provides an indication of at least one condition under which the simultaneously captured frames were captured; anda recorder which can record the indication in association with the set.A method of processing a film exposed by the camera, and an apparatus for performing the method, are also provided.

Abstract: The invention is directed to a method and apparatus for forming a hard copy motion image from a video motion sequence recorded on a video recording device. The video motion sequence is played and an operator selects a series of motion containing views which are stored in memory. An integral image is printed on a printing medium such that the selected motion containing views can be viewed in sequence by altering the angle between a viewer's eyes and a lenticular or barrier screen located on the printing medium.

Abstract: An apparatus for forming an integral image element, comprising (a) a processor, (b) a printer to print an integral composite image on a carrier, the printer being capable of printing the image at a magnification which is under the control of the processor, (c) a positioning unit connected to the processor to position the printed image under control of the processor so that it can be viewed through an integral lens sheet, (d) a sensor unit connected to the processor to provide an indication of the magnification of the printed integral composite image with respect to the integral lens sheet, and (e) a magnification adjuster connected to the processor, which can vary the magnification in response to the indication. A method which can be carried out by the above apparatus, is also provided.

Abstract: A method of exposing an integral imaging element having: an integral lens sheet with opposed front and back surfaces; and a light sensitive layer positioned behind the back surface;the method comprising the steps of:exposing the light sensitive layer with light from behind the back surface;wherein the element additionally has an anti-halation layer on at least a portion of the front surface of the lens sheet which anti-halation layer, during exposure, reduces the amount of exposing light which would otherwise be reflected back toward the light sensitive layer from the front surface.A system which can use the above method, and an integral image element of a type which can be produced by it, are also described.

Abstract: An integral image element, comprising:an integral lens sheet with opposed front and back surfaces, the front surface carrying convex surfaces of a plurality of lens elements;an integral image positioned behind the back surface; anda non-specular reflective layer positioned behind the integral image which layer reflects more than 80% of visible light reaching the reflective layer from in front of the layer, before penetrating the reflective layer a distance of 10 microns.A method of making the foregoing type of integral image element is also provided.

Abstract: Apparatus for determining parameters of any number of selected regularly or randomly oriented particles, or images or image patterns thereof, of various size and shape lying within a discrete region. A scanning device is swept over the discrete region causing the generation of electrical signals in response to the interception of the boundaries of one or more of the particles. Apparatus, including, for example, a light pen, for use in cooperation with a display of the feature images is operated to best identify, select or prepare for analysis features of interest within the discrete region. In cooperation with such apparatus appropriate logic and electronic circuitry which is adapted to receive the initially generated signals provide, in response thereto, other signals related to the feature or features of interest and any particular parameter related to those features.