Abstract: A microfiche recorder capable of optically combining, aligning and superimposing at least three independent images from a computer controlled CRT, a raster plate which is size and position coordinated with the CRT, and a multiple, random access graphic image projector. The CRT, raster plate and projector are arranged along angularly inclined optical axes and optics are provided which combined and optically align the respective images and reduce their sizes by differing factors to a common microfiche recording size.

Abstract: A copier receives different documents on two platens, one of which preferably has a recirculating feeder associated with it for sequentially feeding a plurality of sheets from one document to the platen for copying each sheet in a known manner. The first platen is used to make most of the copies from the copier and is used to keep the machine running substantially continuously. The other platen can receive another original document including, for example, a document that is too large to be accommodated on the first platen or by the recirculating feeder, a document that will not feed reliably through the feeder (such as a document made by assembling copy onto a backing sheet) and a single sheet document. Thus the second platen can be used for making document masters that are then placed in the recirculating feeder on the first platen.

Abstract: An electrostatographic printing machine in which a plurality of transparencies are reproduced simultaneously on a common copy sheet.The printing machine utilizes a pair of slide projectors arranged so that they simultaneously project non-over-lapping light images of the transparencies onto the charged portion of the photoconductive member.

Abstract: Methods are described for the preparation of a light sensitive collection surface for use in directly or indirectly printing copies on which text and images are arranged according to a predetermined layout.

Abstract: A pair of lenses, side by side, create twin optical paths for image projection from a single object station to twin photoreceptor drums, rotating in opposite directions. The lens pair, as it moves back and forth, is scanning in both directions and alternately projecting onto one and the other of the two photoreceptors.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for photographic recordation of multiple images having high information density is disclosed. A plurality of camera original photographs, of a first size and arrangement as a first group are mounted into receptacles in a copy frame and uniformly illuminated. The illuminated copy frame is located before a copy camera having independent lenses, for projecting independent, total images onto the image or film plane of the copy camera. A target area is located on the image or film plane. Each lens is adjusted to project a portion of its total image on the target area. The cumulative image on the target area comprises a selected portion of each independent total image, and each selected portion consists of an image of a different portion of the copy frame displaying independent images of the camera originals in a second size and arrangement as a second group distinct from the first group.

Abstract: An optical system is disclosed for substantially doubling the capacity of a photocopying apparatus or the like. It provides alternative modes of operation; adjacent imaging of adjacent objects or double imaging of a single object. In the adjacent imaging mode, a single projection lens projects adjacent images of two adjacent objects in a straightforward way. In the alternative double imaging mode, a pair of projection lenses projects twin images of a single object along "parallel" optical paths. In the double imaging mode, a field stop is included to block light from the vacated half of the object station.

Abstract: A compact optical viewer and recorder which employs a Philips-type cassette. Small lenses project microimages from the film strip wound upon the cassette upwardly and onto a plurality of mirrors. The mirrors function to compress the throwing distance of the lenses, the final image appearing on a screen.

Abstract: An optical system is disclosed for substantially doubling the capacity of a photocopying apparatus or the like. It provides alternative modes of operation; adjacent imaging of adjacent objects or double imaging of a single object. In the adjacent imaging mode, a single projection lens projects adjacent images of two adjacent objects in a straightforward way. In the alternative double imaging mode, a pair of projection lenses projects twin images of a single object along "parallel" optical paths. In the double imaging mode, a field stop is included to block light from the vacated half of the object station. The field stop is located near the first lens on its object side.

Abstract: An optical system is disclosed for substantially doubling the capacity of a photocopying apparatus or the like. It provides alternative modes of operation; adjacent imaging of adjacent objects or double imaging of a single object. In the adjacent imaging mode, a single projection lens projects adjacent images of two adjacent objects in a straightforward way. In the alternative double imaging mode, a pair of projection lenses projects twin images of a single object along "parallel" optical paths.

Abstract: A likeness and signature of the first negotiator of a check are imprinted on the check from a source of identifying information including the likeness and signature of one or more individuals. The source of information may be an identification card carried by each individual, and the imprinting step may be carried out by an office copying machine having a blank paper storage magazine, an exposure station that individually receives sheets of blank paper from the magazine, and a document receiving window from which a document image is projected onto the sheet received at the exposure station.

Abstract: A microfiche or microfilm camera including a copying table for holding a record to be copied, the camera being provided with a mirror arranged to deflect the optical path between the camera lens and copying table through 90.degree. and a cathode ray tube or laser means arranged to supply an alternative source of image to be copied to the record at the copying table; in one embodiment the camera head including camera lens is arranged to be moved relative to the mirror and in other embodiments the camera head is fixed and the mirrors themselves are arranged to be moved relative to the camera head; in one embodiment a further mirror is provided so as to deflect the optical path between the camera lens and copying table through a further 90.degree..

Abstract: An optical system for reading a microrecord in which a plurality of data sets are formed on a record medium, each set representing a reduced scale image of a distinct page and being dissected into a multiplicity of data sub-sets. The sub-sets, which together form a data set, are dispersed on the medium in accordance with a predetermined pattern, the dispersed sub-sets forming the plurality of data sets being interlaced with each other whereby each data set occupies a distinct position on the medium and may be optically extracted therefrom. The optical system includes an array of lensettes each constituted by a reflective concave element associated with a reflective spherical element, the elements of each lensette being optically aligned with a respective data sub-set whereby the image of the sub-set formed on the concave element is reflected by the spherical element onto a screen.

Abstract: A microform data acquisition processing and storage system in which data is fed from a computer, tape or cards to a cathode ray tube from whence an image produced on the tube is projected onto a photographic film or alternatively by means of an optical switching device an image of a document located on a document platen within the apparatus can be projected on to the same film without changing the film; the cathode ray tube is provided with a coating having a spectral peak between 500 and 600 nm so as to match the spectral peak of the image on the platen.

Abstract: An apparatus for composing stereoscopic photographs uses a two-stage optical enlarging system. The two-stage system enables one step composing of a stereoscopic photograph without spacial separation or movement of the two-dimensional views from which the photograph is composed.

Abstract: An optical data record copying apparatus is described which includes an array of lenses whose viewing fields do not overlap but are separated by field gaps. The viewing field gaps are aligned with data gaps between data groups in the data tracks on the master record to prevent distortion of the copied data. The optical data is high density digital or analog data, such as digital color television signals recorded on an optical video disc. The lens array may include a plurality of lens pairs which are separated by a light opaque mask having apertures each aligned with different lens pairs for limiting the viewing field of each lens pair. One embodiment of the copying apparatus of the present invention employs a fixed lens array and moves the master record and copy so that such lens array scans the entire length of the master. Another embodiment employs a moving lens array and a fixed master record and copy, such lens array and associated light source being scanned along the length of the master during copying.

Abstract: A camera for selectively filming at least two separate types of input images through at least one first and second object lens. Each first object lens is mounted on a part rotatable support which is in turn mounted on a rotatable lens carrier. Also mounted on the support are optical deflectors arranged to direct the image of a second object on to the film. In an alternative embodiment the second object lenses and deflectors are mounted on separate slides.

Abstract: A photosetter comprises a main projection system having a projection objective for projecting a type image from an object plane onto a setting plane. The image at the object plane is provided either by a type carrier film located in the object plane, or, alternately or simultaneously, by an intermediate image projected from a film in a remotely located auxiliary projection system. Each projection system may comprise its own light source and condenser, or the light source for the auxiliary system can be used for both systems. In one embodiment, a movable mirror is used to direct the intermediate image to the object plane. Furthermore, the auxiliary projection system may include means for changing the size or distorting the intermediate image.

Abstract: A plural function optical apparatus defined by first and second parallel lensfiche elements positioned with their emulsion sides facing each other and first and second parallel optical screens each spaced from and parallel to a respective face of the lensfiche. Two lighting sheet elements may be added to increase the number of functions (projection, recording).

Abstract: A device for electro-optically, computer-controlled drawing of a plurality of mask patterns in a layer of light sensitive material disposed on a plane of a mask carrier characterized by a source of coherent light, a modulator for modulating the coherent light, a light detector for imposing a row-by-row scanning motion on the beam of light, an objective device for projecting the beam onto a layer of the light sensitive material, optical lenses arranged between the light deflector and the objective device for imaging the output plane of the light deflector onto a plane of the objective which includes an objective lens arrangement for focusing the beam and a multiplier hologram for splitting up the focused beam emerging from the objective lens arrangement into a plurality of identical sub-beams directed in different directions so that the plurality of spaced identical mask patterns are simultaneously formed in a light sensitive layer.

Abstract: An apparatus for color negative evaluation for use with a photo enlarger comprised of a filter and lens matrix board, and a frame for supporting the filter matrix and lens boards intermediate the photo enlarger holding the color negative being evaluated and a sheet of photosensitive paper whereby a plurality of images having colorations which depend on the individual filter elements are produced on the photosensitive paper. Further, a method comprised of the steps of exposing a color negative through a set of filter matrix boards having successively finer gradations such that an ultimate filter combination can be determined for making a final color balanced print.

Abstract: A camera adapted for making a chemically developed printing plate or a more economical dry developed printing plate. The camera has a magazine for supplying selectively one of two types of light sensitive film material, advancing a severed sheet of the selected material to the image plane, and directing that subsequently imaged plate to the associated processing station to produce a developed and ready printing press plate.

Abstract: Photographic printers of versatile character are taught. Disclosed is a printer having a lens carrier assembly which includes at least one subassembly of shiftable lens boards adapted to be moved in and out of an operative position for photographic printing. The subassembly can be moved as a unit out of engagable relationship with power means for shifting the lens boards. The power means for shifting the lens boards is not moved with the subassembly. An alternate subassembly may then be moved into position for operation by the power means. Disclosed also is a composite lens carrier assembly which, as a complete unit, can be entirely removed from a printing apparatus to permit an alternate assembly to be inserted. Additionally disclosed is a new location for a shutter mechanism, at the window into a chamber for the light-sensitive print material. Further, there is disclosed a new negative holder assembly of removable and replaceable elements. This negative holder assembly is capable of a 90.degree.

Abstract: A both-side printing device which adjusts the mutual position of patterns to a predetermined relation and prints the patterns on the both sides of a both-side sensitive body of a predetermined thickness, in which the relation of the mutual position of individual patterns to be formed on the both-side sensitive body can be detected prior to the both-side printing by imaging one pattern on a mask of other pattern or on a plane having the other pattern formed thereon, and thereby alignment of the two patterns can be effected.