Abstract: An apparatus for transporting a photosensitive sheet in which the photosensitive sheet is drawn out by a predetermined length, with the foremost portion of its image-forming area being illuminated by a lamp, and is transported backward by the same length before an image-forming process, and accordingly pressure-rupturable capsules on the said foremost portion of the image-forming area of the photosensitive sheet are hardened, thereby no colored image being formed on the corresponding portion of an image-receiving sheet in the image-forming process, so that the foremost portion of the image-receiving sheet does not stick to an upper heat roller and can thus be readily separated from heat rollers.

Abstract: Disclosed is a trimming device for use with a photographic printer having a fixed window mask unchangeable in size and a variable window mask having a movable window frame for changing a window size. Each window of the fixed window mask and the variable window mask is shaped symmetrically in the optical axis of exposure light so that exposure light is projected through smaller window among the fixed window mask and the variable window mask. There is provided a film guide plate for guiding a film frame to be printed into exposure light. The film guide plate is adapted to allow a film frame to move in X and Y directions, and the movable window frame is also adapted to change a window size in the both X and Y direction, Symmetrically in the optical axis of exposure light.

Abstract: An editing area setting method and an editing area setting apparatus in an image forming apparatus, wherein a plurality of rectangular areas for trimming and masking are set, under a condition whereby partial overlapping does not occur, co-ordinates corresponding to a plurality of diagonal points are sequentially inputted whereby a plurality of rectangular areas are set, and an area inside or outside of one of the rectangular areas is set as an image forming area, the other area is set as a non-image forming area.

Abstract: An apparatus for automatically feeding document sheets one by one to an exposure position through a specified transport path and automatically photographing each sheet in response to an operation signal given when the sheet has reached the exposure position. The apparatus comprises sensors for detecting the size or kind of the sheet transported through the path, and a mode change mechanism operable in accordance with the detection data obtained by the sensor for changing the photographing mode as to the magnification of its phohtographic optical system or the aperture size of the aperture assembly thereof. The photographing mechanism of the apparatus is held out of operation while the mode change mechanism is in operation even if the operation signal is given. Consequently, each sheet can be photographed on the film in suitable mode, and the failure due to the mode changing procedure is avoidable.

Abstract: An elongated photographic paper wound in the form of a roll is drawn from the front end portion thereof, an image is exposed an it in a printing portion, and is cut by a cutter. After it has been cut, the front end portion of the photographic paper is returned to the printing portion, and parts of the photographic paper are covered by a pair of mask heads. These mask heads are disposed above the photographic paper when a margin-less image is printed and when image is printed. However, in the case of a margin-less print, a larger area of the image is covered than the area in the case of a margin-provided print.

Abstract: A photographic printer makes enlarged elemental prints of portions, into which a single image frame of an original film is divided, and used to make a large size picture display. There are provided a film holder, movable in two dimensions; a position index panel with a plurality of possible positions corresponding to the portion for positioning the film holder to align the center of each portion with the printing axis of the photographic printer; a position indicating panel with a plurality of position indicating light emitting elements for selectively indicating a position where the film holder is to be placed; and an indicating member which is movable over the position indicating panel. The light emitting elements indicate the corresponding possible positions of the positioning panel. When aligning the indicating member with a light emitting element which is now emitting light, the film holder is placed in position so as to print a portion of the image frame to be printed into the printing position.

Abstract: An apparatus for photolithographically transferring, onto a plate-like member a pattern corresponding to picture elements of a liquid crystal display device and a pattern corresponding to driving circuits and so on, by use of a photomask. The surface of the plate-like member is divided into different areas and, each time one of the different areas of the plate-like member is subjected to the pattern transfer operation, the plate-like member is fed stepwise relative to an optical system provided to project an image of the photomask onto the plate-like member. At the same time, the range of the photomask pattern which is to be transferred onto the plate-like member is changed.

Abstract: A masking device for use in photographic printing, disposed between a photographic printing light source and a lengthwise sheet of photosensitive medium and adapted to define the printing area, the masking device having a pair of moving bases capable of moving in the widthwise direction of the photosensitive medium, a pair of widthwise-end mask members supported on the moving bases and moved in response to the movement of the moving bases so as to define the printing area in the widthwise direction of the photosensitive medium at the time of printing of a non-framed image, and a pair of auxiliary mask members mounted on the widthwise-end mask members and adapted to define the printing area in the widthwise direction of the photosensitive medium at the time of printing of a framed image. The printing area is defined by the widthwise-end mask members when a non-framed image is formed or its is defined by the auxiliary mask members when a framed image is formed.

Abstract: A section of film forms a gray scale having a series of portions forming steps with progressively changing densities and is supported below an opening in a top wall of an enclosure with an internegative being supported therebelow, the internegative being movable to allow sequential exposure of a series of separate portions thereof, while using different color selected filtrations. The gray scale and the number and relation of the exposure positions are such that the internegative is used to a maximum extent and such that a color balance is readily seen from a visual examination of the developed internegative.

Abstract: A photographic printer is provided for producing customized photographic prints including a customer-supplied image and an operator-selected artwork. The printer includes a new and improved film gate for supporting at least one printable artwork substantially coplanar with and adjacent to the customer-supplied artwork. The film gate further includes means for supporting a neutral density filter in registry with the artwork. In operation, the printer lamphouse and printing lens are used to print the artwork, during the same exposure as the negative, in a selected position relative to the negative. The printer can be used, for example, to produce customized greeting cards including a customer-supplied image and a holiday greeting.

Abstract: A framer is disclosed for selecting and defining the position of a portion of a visual work. The framer may include a frame defining aperture which may be moved relative to the work to place the aperture over the selected portion of the work and communication indicia for denoting the position of the aperture relative to selected boundaries or references on the work.

Abstract: The present invention provides an imaging process wherein the pressure application developer means is not contaminated during pressure development. The process involves an imaging web including a support having a layer on the surface thereof of photosensitive microcapsules including an internal phase of a photohardenable photosensitive composition and a color former. The imaging web is image-wise exposed to a first source of actinic radiation to form an image area; this exposure defines a border area in the web comprising the areas of the imaging web surrounding the image area. The image area of the imaging web is contacted with an opaque receiver sheet. The border area is then uniformly exposed to a second source of actinic radiation to harden the microcapsules in the border area.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a device designed to enable one to make a series of photographic test prints of the same image or the same portion of an image on a single piece of photographic paper so that the test prints may be compared with one another to decide which combination of parameters will be used in the developing process. The parameters which may be selectively altered include density, color balance, lens aperture, filtration and length of exposure, among others. The invention utilizes a fixed base and a turntable and includes structure allowing the photographic paper to be rotated with respect to a fixed aperture fixedly aligned with the image of the negative or slide which is to be reproduced.

Abstract: A masking device for use in photographic printing, disposed between a photographic printing light source and a lengthwise sheet of photosensitive medium and adapted to define the printing area, in which a pair of widthwise-end mask members are supported on a pair of moving bases capable of moving in the widthwise direction of the photosensitive medium so that the widthwise-end mask members can move toward or away from each other to a predetermined extent, thereby enabling printing of either of framed and non-framed images.

Abstract: A camera comprising a document table for placing a document thereon, a photographing assembly for photographing the document on the table on a film on a reduced scale, and a marking assembly for photographing on the film a size mark corresponding to the size of the photographed image. When documents of different sizes are photographed on the same reduced scale by the photographing assembly, the corresponding size mark provided by the marking assembly is also photographed on the film in the vicinity of each film image. Such size marks recorded serve as image size data when the film images are thereafter copied by a reader-printer or printer on an enlarged scale, and are useful for automatically selecting copy paper of suitable size.

Abstract: A microcamera for photographing the image of an original document on a film, with an aperture for determining a photographing area. The size of the aperture is variable in accordance with a document size by moving an end edge of the aperture adjacent a film supply reel with an end edge thereof adjacent to a film takeup reel fixed. Aperture size variations effected in this manner is free from superposition of an image on a preceding image when the photographing area is enlarged from half size to full size, for example. Conversely, when the photographing area is reduced from fullsize to half size, a space between adjacent images may be the same as when the photographing area is not reduced.

Abstract: A paper mask assembly having a frame which holds a paper mask disposed very near a photographic paper. When changing the size of the opening of the paper mask or replacing a paper mask with another one having an opening of different size, the paper mask is liable to damage the photographic paper. To avoid this, the frame can be pivoted by means of a working arm driven by a reversible motor. The working arm has one end pivotally mounted on the frame and the other end fixedly mounted on the drive shaft of the motor.

Abstract: A photograph printing apparatus for printing an image on photographic paper has: a table for carrying photographic paper during printing; and a pair of masking members disposed on opposite sides of the optical axis of printing light. The pair of masking members define the size of a printing area on the photographic paper and are moved toward and away from each other in the direction of feed of the photographic paper thereby cooperating with the table in defining a gap constituting a passage for the feed of the photographic paper. Accordingly, during feeding, the leading end of the photographic paper is positively guided in the gap in the direction of feed of the photographic paper.

Abstract: An improved arrangement is proposed for loading a paper mask on a photographic printer under a printing paper without fear of hitting the edge of printing paper and damaging it. One edge of the paper mask hits a part of the rocking body, pivoting it. This springs up the working plate and the push plate into their operative position. The front end of the push plate pushes up one edge of the printing paper. This facilitates the insertion of a paper mask under the printing paper. When an opening formed in the paper mask comes over the rocking body, the working plate and the push plate return to their inoperative position under gravity.

Abstract: A printer includes a light source, a film carrier and a print paper support. A lens turret is mounted between the film carrier and the print paper support and is rotatable about a rotational axis. The lens turret is transversely movable with respect to the path of movement of the print paper whereby an image projected through the film and the lens is transversely movable across the print paper. The lens turret has a plurality of individual lenses for making different sizes of prints. A control system coordinates the longitudinal movement of the print paper and the rotational and transverse movements of the lens turret. A printing method utilizing the printer includes the step of transversely shifting the lens turret whereby the image is shifted transversely on the print paper.

Abstract: An area setting device for setting coordinates of two points in a diagonal direction in one or more areas to be copied by a photocopier utilizing key operation in sequence, in which different colors are used for coordinate display in each direction. The same colors as the coordinate displays are used for coordinate input indicators. All the points are memorized as to whether coordinates have been applied. A key input is accepted for the first point not having coordinates applied, and this converts the memorized condition. Key input acceptance and memory state conversion are repeated for all the points required.

Abstract: An exposure mask adapted to be used with a micro camera whose microfilming format is changeable, is provided with an exposure aperture defining the size of the frames of the micro images to be recorded on a film. The mask has at least one data exposure aperture outside the exposure aperture, and is provided with an information section which is either mechanically or photoelectrically detected by a detecting member in the micro camera in order to change completely the microfilming camera format of the micro camera in accordance with the type of the exposure mask.

Abstract: Disclosed is a reader-printer being capable of erasing a frame surrounding margin of a microfilm and unnecessary image portion in the frame. The reader-printer comprises first flap member, second flap member which are disposed adjacent to a slit and movable in and out of a light path directing toward a photosensitive drum and a lamp to illuminate those flap members when they are moved into the light path. The first flap member is movable in the longitudinal direction along the slit for varying a shading area.

Abstract: A framer for selecting and defining the position of a portion of a visual work. It may include a frame defining an aperture which may be moved relative to the work to place the aperture over the selected portion of the work and communication indicia for denoting the position of the frame relative to selected boundaries of the work.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for photographing images on a microfilm from a manuscript placed on a table together with additional information is arranged such that a photographing position for the manuscript is displaced from that for the additional information structurally. A format of blip marks, a frame size, and a counting system of the additional information are preset and the presetting of the frame size is effected with an actuation of a mask plate. The size of the additional information on the microfilm is made selectable between discrete values in accordance with the magnification of the manuscript. The photographing of the manuscript and the additional information is then effected in a chronological order.

Abstract: An apparatus for locating a carrier, such as a lens carrier in a process camera unit, exactly at a desired position, the apparatus collecting data of the inertia acting upon the driving system including a motor and a shifting means, and obtaining a mean value from the collected measured values so as to correct the data of inertia in the driving system with the mean value. From the corrected data of inertia an information about the control of the driving system is derived, and applied to locate the carrier at a desired position.

Abstract: A printing and trimming apparatus includes a negative film sheet for housing a negative film. The sheet enables trimming information such as the size and position of a trimming frame to be recorded thereon. The trimming information is once stored in a memory means. A control means controls a variable-magnification optical means on the basis of the trimming information read out from the memory means in such a manner that a printing and trimming operation is properly effected.

Abstract: Method and apparatus for determining the trimmed image of originals for reproduction with opto-electrical original scanning wherein a mask is produced before the actual original scanning and the mask includes clearance for receiving the original therein. The mask and original are adjusted with respect to the desired trimmed image and the angular position by placing it in a projection head of an apparatus for scale identification wherein the holder of the original can be removed from the projection head of the apparatus and hinged downwardly for performing these functions.

Abstract: A print mask apparatus has a pair of slide members provided on a base plate such as to oppose each other and supported such as to be independently movable in the direction orthogonal to the direction in which they oppose each other. The apparatus further has a pair of mask members respectively provided on the slide members and supported such as to be independently movable orthogonally with respect to the direction of movement of the slide members. Accordingly, it is possible for print sizes to be easily changed without any need to replace the mask members with others.

Abstract: A picture extracting apparatus and method extract picture signals of a picture area bounded by a black frame from a film such as a microfilm or an ultramicrofilm where the black frame is applied in the upper, lower, left and right borders. More specifically, a CPU (9) determines the upper and lower black frame portions based on the number of "black" picture signals for each scanning line of a film counted by a counter (4) and specifies the associated scanning lines. In response to the change in the picture signals from "black" to "white" and from "white" to "black" on the specified scanning lines, the left and right black frame portions are determined and the respective addresses of the rear and front edges of these picture signals are specified by a rear edge register (5) and a front edge register (6). A gate circuit (3) passes therethrough only the picture signals between the addresses of the specified scanning lines to extract the picture signals of the picture area bounded by the black frame.

Abstract: Apparatus for positioning, centering and holding film within a large format industrial camera for exposure within a light-tight exposure chamber, the bottom of which holds a transparent plate to receive the film at the focal plane, a two piece platen of flat rigid material, hinged together in abutting relationship, is carried above the transparent plate. One of the platen pieces is provided with a series of elongated slots therethrough to receive a series of elongated stops. The stops are yieldably carried by said platen piece for movement through the slots in the platen piece into the path of the desired size of film as it is slid across the plate and under the platen pieces. A control arm of generally "L" shape is swingably carried on each of the elongated stops. The control arms are selected for the desired film size and can be located and swung into position by a single finger operation without need for seeing them.

Abstract: An apparatus for reproducing at least one colored surface on a photographic emulsion. The apparatus consists essentially of a sensitometer 10, a mask 11 which is movable with respect to the top surface of the sensitometer, an exposure unit comprising a light source 12 and a filter box 13, and a central control unit 14 in the frame 9 of the sensitometer, equipped with a keyboard 15 for selecting references on a color chart, a series of function control keys 16 and a display screen 17. It allows the reproduction by controlled color synthesis of all color tones listed on a color chart.

Abstract: A photographic printing method include the steps of entering information into a storage medium as to location of each of a plurality of image frames on a negative film to be printed, entering data into said storage medium as to the desired print position of each of a selected number of said frames, and controlling a negative film transporting means and a printing paper moving means based on said information and said data to independently locate each of said selected number on said paper.

Abstract: A roller-blind shutter (32) comprises two shutter-curtains (35,36) with accompanying shutter-rollers (33,34) adapted to be driven by stepping motors (M3,M4). The strip-material (6) is transported and positioned, along the path of travel of the said shutter-curtains, by a positioning roll (14) also driven by a stepping motor (M2). The stepping motors (M2,M3,M4) are controlled digitally by pulses from positioning devices. Prior to exposure of a section of strip by a projected picture (31), the strip-material is positioned in such a manner that its leading transverse edge (6k) is spaced by half a frame-length from the optical copying axis (OA). In order to make an exposure, the said shutter-curtains are moved consecutively in the same direction, so that the closing edges (35k,36k) thereof expose and then cover the said section of strip.

Abstract: A lighttight paper holding easel device allowing an economic size cutting of photographic color paper to be rotatively test exposed to the light of a conventional color enlarger in a multiple number of steps in a manner which cover protects the paper as the device is advanced between steps of exposing sequential areas of the proof and thereby allows the enlarger operator to switch on a standard roomlight without fear of inadvertantly exposing the light sensitive paper. A means by which the device is equipped with an optional electrical circuit, fitted with a lever operated micro switch, which is operated by the mechanical means of the device to switch the roomlight on and off automatically as the device is advanced between steps of exposing sequential areas of the proof.

Abstract: An exposure device for a platemaking apparatus has: a plate material feed unit consisting of a suction mechanism for feeding and stopping a plate material on an exposure unit, conveyor belts, drive motors and the like; two shielding curtains respectively rolled at two ends of the exposure unit and selectively extended on the exposure unit; shielding curtain drive units for independently driving the two shielding curtains; a setting unit for setting exposure conditions of a document image to be formed on the plate material; and a control unit for controlling the motors of the plate material feed unit and the shielding curtain drive units in a given relationship in response to the conditions set in the setting means, wherein an identical document image is formed on different positions of a single plate material a plurality of times.

Abstract: A copy board for a reproducing camera in which the illumination of an original to be copied is maintained constant, independent of the size of the original. The copy board includes first and second sets of masking members with the two members of each set being reciprocatable in opposite directions from one another and with the directions of reciprocation of the two sets being perpendicular to one another. The sides of the mask members disposed towards a light source are made reflective, while the opposite sides are made light absorbing. An original guide member is provided on the surface of the copy board, with the original guide member being movable in synchronization with the movement of the mask members.

Abstract: A print mask device for which a mask opening size can be easily set without removing the print mask device from the printing device in which it is installed. First and second L-shaped mask members are provided, each having edges extending parallel to the widthwise and lengthwise directions of the print paper, with the mask opening being defined between the two mask members. Each of the mask members has a pair of externally extending racks affixed thereto engaged with and slidable along respective rack gears, the two rack gears extending parallel to the widthwise and lengthwise directions of the print paper. The rack gears can be rotated by associated pulse motors to automatically set the mask opening.

Abstract: In a daylight enlarger of the fixed focus type which comprises an enclosed image forming area having two arm-holes which allow an operator's hands to enter this area there being present a lamphouse and transparency holder placed above the image framing area but outside the enclosed area and an enlarging lens in the transparency holder there being present in the transparency holder between the transparency and the enlarging lens a movable inclined mirror which in a first position when the lamphouse is operating with a transparency in the holder reflects an erect illuminated image of the transparency away from the enlarger so that it can be viewed by the operator of the enlarger, but which in a second position is moved from beneath the transparency so allowing the illuminated image of the transparency to fall on the image framing area, there is provided means manually controllable from inside the enclosed image forming area of the enlarger to cause the inclined mirror to be moved out of the path of the light wh

Abstract: An exposure mask for photographic material has a measuring wheel and two adjustable mask blades. Movement of the photographic material causes rotation of the wheel, which causes a switching member to rotate. Whenever the switching member reaches a given position it operates a switch and stops the transport of the material. Adjustment of one mask blade adjusts the rate of rotation of the switching member relative to that of the measuring wheel by adjusting the axial position of a frustoconical roller that rests on the measuring wheel and drives the switching member.

Abstract: A photographic easel that will allow the exposure of four equal sized photographic images on one sheet of any of the standard sizes of photographic sheet material. These exposures are made in rapid succession without moving the easel or without composing the photographic image between each exposure. The unique principle is based on a mathamatical relationship between the width of the photographic sheet material and the adjustable width of the working area. An adjustable bar allows for the use of various sizes of photographic sheet material.

Abstract: A mask illumination system for use in the production of semiconductor devices includes an optical assembly having an internal focal plane corresponding to the mask. A reticle edge masking assembly (REMA) is located at the internal focal plane and serves to define a pattern of light which is projected onto the mask. The provision of the reticle edge masking assembly in a focal plane separate from the mask plane serves to reduce blurriness caused by near field diffraction, as well as facilitating the use of more complex REMA assemblies.

Abstract: A print mask switching device in a photographic printing unit in which a plurality of print masks of different size are provided. The print mask necessary for printing is set at the printing position. The plurality of print masks of different size are detachably set on a print mask supporting board which is movable from the printing position. A drive system is provided for opening and closing a print paper guide associated with each of said print masks to close an opening thereof.

Abstract: An arrangement is disclosed for projecting an identifying image from a data carrier on to a film in a cassette provided with a window which may be sealed against light. The arrangement has an opening mechanism for pushing a cover for the window open and closed. The arrangement further has a projection mechanism and switch means for triggering the opening mechanism and the exposure. The opening mechanism has an engaging device which is guided on a carriage and engages the window cover. The engaging device, which is held in engagement with the window cover via a spring, may be disengaged from the same in any position of the carriage by means of a lifting mechanism. The lifting mechanism has a crank which is connected with the engaging device and is operable from externally.

Abstract: A device for cropping photographs can be constructed utilizing upper and lower frames which are movable with respect to one another. Each of the frames has two edges located at right angles to one another; the frames are located one above another so that the edges of the frames define a rectilinear opening. The size of this opening can be varied by moving the two frames in a linear manner. The ratio between the lengths of the sides of the opening can be varied by varying the relative positions of the upper and lower frames including the noted edges.

Abstract: An apparatus is disclosed for printing borders on photographic prints. Unlike the existing border printers, this apparatus permits opposite borders to be printed at the same time. The apparatus comprises a panel with a flat surface having a paper stop at one edge, a frame, hinged to the panel at the one edge, having two parallel arms perpendicular to the paper stop, two sliding cross bars extending between the two parallel arms, the cross bars adapted to be maintained parallel with the paper stop at any position in the frame, each cross bar having a straight edge strip at one side to press the photographic print against the flat surface of the panel, and an expandible lightproof concertina-type cover extending between the two sliding cross bars in the frame, the cover having lightproof edge connections with the two parallel arms when the cross bars are at any position in the frame.

Abstract: A device for making both photographic proof sheets and enlargements includes a flat base plate with a low rectangular fence defining an area for accommodating a sheet of photographic paper, template carriers hingedly connected to the base plate and a variety of glassless templates which are slidable into and out of the carriers for making photographic proof sheets without the use of a pressure plate, masking a variety of areas of photographic paper while providing a light-tight seal when closed upon the base plate and holding photographic paper flat for the printing of enlargements.

Abstract: The pellicle mounting fixture for affixing a pellicle to a mask, including a first support and a second support member and with the first member for receiving a pellicle and with the second member for supporting a mask, a guide structure connected to the first member and the second member for providing rotational movement between the first and second members between an upstanding position for one of the members relative to the other member and a spaced parallel position between the first and second members and for providing lateral movement between the first and second members between the spaced parallel position and a touching parallel position between the first and second members, and resilient structure connected to one of the members and projecting outwardly to engage the other member during lateral movement between the first and second members.

Abstract: An electrographic recording technique obtains superior image definition by providing a charged border around the image area of the recording medium and directing toner across the face of the medium at an appreciable velocity so that the toner particles are preferably attracted to unexposed areas of the medium and the charged border rather than to fully exposed areas of the medium.

Abstract: A method for obtaining a composite color picture out of a plurality of original pictures and a camera employing the method are disclosed, wherein a plurality of original color picture are selectively exposed on a sheet of film one by one in a sequential manner with appropriate color compensation, magnification or reduction in size, and proper masking conducted upon each exposure. Both photographic film on which to duplicate composite picture and the original pictures are displaced across and on the optical center line of a camera in such a manner that, on the composite photographic picture thus obtained, the original pictures are laid out according to a plan.