Abstract: A digital camera and related methods enable a scrolling slideshow of captured images across a display screen. The display screen can be the digital camera's display screen or an external display screen (e.g., a TV screen or a computer monitor) driven by the digital camera. The number of images scrolled across a display screen can be adjusted for ease and efficiency of viewing based on user preference. The camera provides controls for image scrolling including speed adjustment, forward scrolling, reverse scrolling, scroll pausing, and scroll resuming. The camera permits images to be locked in place on the display screen during the scrolling slideshow, which provides for easy comparison with other images that continue to scroll across the display screen. When an image is locked, scrolling images appear to scroll to a position behind the locked image.

Abstract: A digital camera is built having a still mode and a video mode. The camera is configured to control two different light sources. When the camera is in still mode, it is configured to fire a strobe during capture of the image. When the camera is in video mode, it is configured to turn on a continuous light source during capture of the video. These two different light sources may be combined into a single unit or may exist as separate devices. In video mode, a partial depress of the shutter control may turn on the continuous light source prior to exposure, allowing the light source to stabilize before video capture begins.

Abstract: Disclosed are systems and methods for image scanner feature detection comprising an image scanner feature treated to facilitate detection of an associated feature artifact in a scanned image, wherein the treated image scanner provides a predetermined optical diversity attribute.

Abstract: Methods are provided for non-targeted processing of hyphenated chromatographic data, such that even when the data represent a complex mixture of unknown components, a comprehensive number of the components are detected with minimal information loss and introduction of error. Processing hyphenated chromatographic data by the present methods is compatible with use of subsequent algorithms for chromatographic information extraction, and enhances the accuracy of a subsequent peak/component picking program. The present methods comprise subjecting data collected using a hyphenated chromatographic technique like GC-MS or LC-MS, i.e., data having a continuous or non-discrete dimension (e.g., mass), to an algorithm that organizes the data into discrete groups (clusters) of the continuous dimension. Grouping using the present methods results in consecutive clusters of continuous dimensions having varying width less than or equal to that of the instrument resolution window.

Abstract: A file-saving system is disclosed for saving an active file as multiple new files.

Abstract: A media recording device comprises a receiver operable to receive a broadcast signal comprising a media transmission, a storage device operable to continuously store the received media transmission, a user input device operable to receive an input from a user indicative of a date and time occurring in the past for playback of the stored media transmission, and a playback device operable to play back stored media transmission beginning at the user-provided date and time.

Abstract: A digital camera and automatic mode detection method that eliminates the need for a user to select between video recording mode and still image mode while using the camera. The appropriate mode is automatically selected by the digital camera based upon the length of time its shutter button is depressed.

Abstract: A digital camera having an improved user interface for use in viewing and editing still images and viewing and editing video, along with a method of displaying, editing and scrolling through video recorded by the digital camera. The user interface includes a display device for selectively displaying recorded images, a slide bar, and left and right slidable buttons that are moveable in left and right directions across the slide bar and that are operative to display and scroll through recorded still frames of the video corresponding to the location of the respective slidable button. The left and right slidable buttons are depressible to activate respective switches, wherein the left slidable button is depressible to select the first frame of video and crop preceding frames, and wherein the right slidable button is depressible to select the last frame of video and crop succeeding frames.

Abstract: A digital camera and method that provide the ability to dynamically partition memory (both internal and removable) into memory dedicated for saved images and memory dedicated for deleted images. Deleted images may occupy as much memory as is available down to a user or factory selectable minimum. When a user deletes an image it is moved from a saved memory partion into a deleted memory partition, and when the memory partition dedicated to deleted images is full, then images are automatically and permanently deleted. In a preferred embodiment, the deleted images are automatically and permanently deleted on a first-in first-deleted basis. The deleted memory partition may be a physical memory partition or may correspond to indexed memory locations of the deleted images.

Abstract: A scanner that illuminates a partial width of a scan line is disclosed. The scanner first determines the needed scan width and then performs a scan where the full width of the scan is not illuminated.

Abstract: A data management system and method comprises a plurality of data ports coupled to a processor. The processor is programmed to test for the presence of a controller alternately through each of said plurality of data ports. In an embodiment, a data management method comprises testing for the presence of a controller through a first port using a processor, and testing for the presence of the controller through a second port if the controller is not found through the first port.

Abstract: An imager apparatus comprises a pixel and a first filter positioned in an incident light path for a portion of the pixel, the filter being operable to alternate between transmitting and reducing incident light on the pixel portion.

Abstract: A system and method is described for installing a new memory into a redundant array of independent memories. The method comprises initiating a duplication function in a processor, transmitting an empty data indication from the new memory to the processor, and replicating application data from a first old memory to the new memory. An embodiment of the system comprises a processor, a bus in communication with the processor, a first memory in communication with the processor in a first data path removed from the bus, and a second memory in communication with the processor in a second data path removed from the bus and having an empty memory indicator so that, in response to the second memory containing no application data, it provides a corresponding indication to the processor.

Abstract: Application data is stored in a redundant array of independent memories. In one embodiment, the application data is entered in a first memory. The first memory is parked when the first memory has received the application data. The second memory is unparked and application data is entered in the second memory. The second memory is also parked when the second memory has received the application data, thereby reducing the likelihood of losing application data due to physical impacts to the memories.

Abstract: Disclosed are systems and methods for providing a thermally optimized cold cathode heater in which a heater wire is disposed in a plurality of turns. Turns of the plurality of turns are closely spaced to concentrate heat in an area of a host cathode device corresponding to a cold cathode position and turns of the plurality of turns are disposed to minimize introduction of heat in an area of said host cathode device not corresponding to said cold cathode position.

Abstract: Disclosed are systems and methods for associating images. In one embodiment, a system and a method pertain to capturing an image of image association data, capturing other images to which the image association data is relevant, and associating the other images such that each of the other images will have a file name that is reflective of the captured image association data.

Abstract: An illumination device enables the controlled configuration of the illumination or heating elements in an apparatus for use in numerous applications. The illumination device may be used to create lighted images of virtually any design, or message in applications such as, for example, greeting cards and advertising light boxes.

Abstract: A method of performing a designated action comprises the processing image data representative of an image recorded on a medium comprising identifying intent information contained within said image data; processing the intent information to identify the action; and initiating processing of the image to perform the designated action. A computer program product having a computer readable medium having computer program logic recorded thereon, the computer program product comprising code for processing image data and identifying within said image data at least one portion representing an instruction for further processing said image data, and code for initiating said further processing said image data in accordance with said instruction.

Abstract: One embodiment of the invention is a button for engaging an electrical switch comprising: a button post that transmits a vertical motion of the button to the electrical switch, an alignment post that registers against the electrical switch and reduces lateral motion of the button, and at least two runners that connect the button to a frame and includes reinforcement that stiffens the vertical motion of the button.

Abstract: Disclosed is a controllable thermal warming device for delivering controlled heat to an object. The controllable thermal warming device includes a thermal ink heating element comprising a substrate and a conductive ink fixedly disposed on the substrate, a power source operatively coupled to the conductive ink, the power source adapted to deliver a voltage to the conductive ink to cause the conductive ink to radiate heat, and a controller operatively coupled to the power source and the conductive ink, the controller adapted to control the voltage delivered to the conductive ink and to detect an operating characteristic of the conductive ink and adjust the voltage in response to the operating characteristic. The controllable thermal warming device may also include a sensor to provide the operating characteristic to the controller.