Abstract: A print order reception system for receiving an order for print services is provided with a recording medium reception port for receiving a recording medium on which image data of pictures and print order information including printing conditions for pictures to be printed are recorded in the form of electronic data in a predetermined format. A display system reads out from the recording medium received in the recording medium reception port the image data on the pictures to be printed and the print order information on the pictures to be printed and displays the image data and the print order information as an image.

Abstract: In a device for scanning films using at least one sensor with discrete light-sensitive elements, the light-sensitive elements of the sensor are randomly addressable for the read-out of video signals. Provision is made for an arrangement for addressing adapted to the imaging of the film on the sensor. In this case, the film may be imaged with the entire width on the sensor. Groups of pixels onto which in each case the filmed image, the perforation and, if appropriate, an optical sound track are imaged are addressed and read out separately.

Abstract: Image data is stored on a removable external card together with previous printing information relating to printing of this image data. Accordingly, when printing identical with that executed previously is carried out, the need to make printing settings again is eliminated by performing printing based upon the stored information. By further storing printing paper information in the external card, information regarding a new type of printing paper can be registered in an image processing apparatus with ease. This makes it possible for the apparatus to print properly even on a new type of paper.

Abstract: In the full-length image capture mode, a background of a captured image includes not only a background curtain but also the periphery. The image to be edited from multiple captured images is selected, and the brightness of the image is adjusted. After that, a range to be edited of the background is calculated from the background of the image through Chromakey processing. Then, the color corresponding to the degree of the brightness of the adjusted image is obtained from the stored colors of the background curtain. The calculated editing range of the background is then converted with the obtained color. As a result, the boundary of the background curtain and the periphery becomes inconspicuous, and the image having a good-looking background can be provided easily.

Abstract: An image processing system includes a reference exposure section, a developing section, a film scanner, and an image processing apparatus. The reference exposure part carries out reference exposure by R light, G light, B light and gray light, by using an unexposed area of a photographic film as a reference exposure area, in order to form image information to be used for determining image processing conditions. The film scanner reads the reference exposure area developed by the developing section. A control section of the image processing apparatus calculates the image processing conditions, such as color correction conditions, from read data of the reference exposure area. An image processing section carries out image processing of frame images recorded on the photographic film, according to calculated image processing conditions.

Abstract: A method for exposing photographic paper is disclosed that utilizes existing DPE processing labs. The method comprises illuminating a light transmittance device, the light transmittance device being controlled to display a digital image to be printed onto the photographic paper. The photographic paper is then exposed with the light transmitted through said light transmittance device.

Abstract: An optical printer capable of controlling the amount of exposure light, and so forth, accurately is disclosed, and the optical printer comprises a light source irradiating light and an optical shutter producing exposure light for exposing a photosensitive object by controlling transmission of the light from the light source.

Abstract: In a print system provided with a printer and a first inputting device to input image data and first print service dealing information into the printer; there is further provided a second inputting device to input image data and second print service dealing information different from the first print service dealing information into the printer, and the printer produces a print on the basis of an input from the first inputting device or the second inputting device.

Abstract: An image reading apparatus can read images on film and is capable of alternating between 35 mm film and a roll of film. The apparatus includes a light source, a photoelectric converter, a film transport that transports film past a reading position to which the light is emitted and the photoelectric converter reads, and two insertion openings. The light source illuminates the film so that the photoelectric converter can read the illuminated images and output an image signal. The film transport transports the film to the reading position. A first insertion opening is used for inserting a roll of film (e.g., in a cartridge), while a second insertion opening is used for inserting 35 mm film (e.g., on a film mount).

Abstract: A method of recording aligned images on two sides of a printed circuit board substrate, including: recording an image of an electrical circuit pattern on a first side of a printed circuit board substrate; forming an alignment pattern on a side of the printed circuit board substrate, wherein the alignment pattern has a known spatial relationship to said image of an electrical circuit pattern; determining a location of the alignment pattern on the printed circuit board substrate; and recording an image of an electrical circuit pattern on a second side of the printed circuit board substrate in response to the determined location of the alignment pattern.

Abstract: The film scanner of the present invention basically comprises an image capture module, a media holder, and a screw drive. The image capture module comprises a pressure guide, a reflector, a lens, and an image sensor. A pressure guide with a window through which the media can be captured by the image sensor, and the reflector, lens, and the image sensor are all mounted in the same housing. Therefore, these key image capturing components will remain in a fixed position relative to each other. In order to maintain good contact between the media holder and the pressure guide, an arm tension scheme is utilized. Since a force pushes the pressure guide down onto the media holder, the resultant scanned image is of high quality. The media holder can be a removable magazine allowing for a wide variety of media to be scanned.

Abstract: A radiation image photographing system with high convenience, efficiency, reliability and expandability wherein when a part of components is broken down, another component can substitute.

Abstract: According to this invention, a printer which can directly communicate with a digital camera can print a sensed image while minimizing the influence of battery shutoff of the digital camera by improving the communication with the digital camera.

Abstract: The image print method performs image processing on image data acquired, in accordance with information on the image processing based on a request from a customer, sends the image data subjected to the image processing to a periodic distribution center which distributes a plurality of periodic deliveries via communication circuits together with information on an image destination based on the request from the customer, and outputs on a sheet a print image corresponding to the processed image data sent to the periodic distribution center as part of a periodic delivery destined for a destination conforming to the image destination specified by the information on the image destination based on the request from the customer or as an accompaniment for the periodic delivery.

Abstract: This invention relates to the updating of image processing control data that is related to image data and controls image processing of the image data. An image related data generator 10 generates an image file that includes image data and image processing data pre-stored therein. The image processing control data can be updated according to the following process. The image related data generator 10 sends specification data that specifies image processing control data to be updated to an update data server 12. Then the image related data generator 10 receives the update data from the update data server 12. And the image related generator 10 updates the image processing control data stored therein with the update data.

Abstract: An apparatus and method is disclosed for digitally reproducing images on photographic film. A main scanning element scans at least one image of the film during a main scanning operation and produces main scanning values from which at least one film-specific characteristic value can be obtained. Image processing means are provided for modifying the main scanning values on the basis of the film-specific characteristic values determined, at least one part of said main scanning values comprising main scanning values of at least two individual images.

Abstract: When image data is transmitted from a digital camera (DSC) to a PD printer apparatus and printed, the PD printer apparatus transmits its Capability to the DSC. The DSC restricts the setting items of a UI screen displayed on the display to functions of the PD printer apparatus in accordance with Capability, and displays the items.

Abstract: A print-direct printer for receiving and printing JPEG data from a DSC divides the area of a memory into a plurality of blocks, stores the received JPEG data in the memory on a block-by-block basis and decompresses the compressed JPEG data that has been stored in the memory, thereby expanding the JPEG data into image data. If it is determined that JPEG data to be expanded next has not been stored in the memory, then the DSC is requested for JPEG data corresponding to at least one block, in an amount that is less than the maximum amount of data transferable from the DSC, in addition to the JPEG data to be expanded.

Abstract: The invention aims to enable a plurality of users to perform photography suited to the tastes of the respective users. An image printing apparatus and a server are connected to one another via a network. The image printing apparatus transmits transmission information for requesting delivery of predetermined contents (for example, photographed pose image data, BGM data and narration data), to the server via the network. The server delivers reception information including the contents requested by the transmission information to the image printing apparatus via the network. The invention is applicable to, for example, an image printing apparatus represented by Print Club (trademark).

Abstract: A system and method of backprinting image prints in which an order is received specifying one or more recipients and, for each specified recipient, a set of one or more images associated with that recipient. For each recipient specified by the order, the images associated with the recipient are separated into at least one printable unit of images, and, for each printable unit, each image in the printable unit is printed on a first side of an image print. Backprinting information is backprinted on the other side of one or more of the image prints. The backprinting information can be received from a user and backprinted onto one or images.

Abstract: The present invention provides an imaging apparatus in which an acquiring system supported by an AVHDD as an external storing device is detected, either an FCP system, an RT system or a WT system is selected, latest battery capacity information and storage capacity information of the AVHDD is acquired by using either the FCP system, RT system or WT system and conditions of a battery and a storage capacity of the AVHDD are informed to the user. By providing such an imaging apparatus, the user can recognize the conditions of the battery and the storage capacity of the AVHDD, thereby preventing recording of a photo-taken image from being become impossible suddenly.

Abstract: A method of compressing digital images acquired in CFA format that utilizes optimized quantization matrices. The method, basing itself on the statistical characterization of the error introduced during the processing phase that precedes compression, appropriately modifies the coefficients of any initial quantization matrix, even of a standard type, obtaining a greater compression efficiency without introducing further quality losses.

Abstract: An image print system for printing a picture from an image file having additional information, which enables high-quality image printing to be achieved using various types of image data and their additional information. Image data obtained by taking subjects are sent, together with their additional information, to an image reproduction system in a photographic laboratory. The image reproduction system carries out processing of the image data in accordance with the additional information, and produces its resultant images in the form of image prints. The additional information includes post-processing information for temporally or spatially correlating a series of images to combine them or to select some of them.

Abstract: An image pickup apparatus and an image pickup method perform different processing on signals from respective photoelectric conversion portions in accordance with changes of photographing conditions. The signals to be subjected to the different processing are output from an image pickup region provided with an arrangement of a plurality of arranged pixels each including a plurality of photoelectric conversion portions arranged in a depth direction severally.

Abstract: One embodiment of the present invention provides a prescription label having at least an image of a client who is intended to consume a prescribed drug and a prescription information region identifying at least the prescribed drug.

Abstract: The present invention provides an image processing technique capable of determining input image data obtained by a digital camera and generating output image data which can be visually outputted with equivalent tone and color characteristics even from a different output device from the input image data in consideration of tone characteristics. An application AP stored in a storing unit 15 is loaded into a memory 10b, and a control unit 10 is activated as an image processing apparatus.

Abstract: A stand alone flat bed scanner including a CPU, a removable storage medium, a control system displaying digital image and controls for controlling the mode of operation, degree of resolution, related parameters associated with generating, storing and displaying digital data. Ports for printers, accessories and other peripherals, an internal hard drive, and software adapted to display images directly on a television screen, including battery, and a pivotal handle for portable use in environments not having an external power supply.

Abstract: The present invention concerns a method for the real-time processing of a signal representing an image generated by at least one photosensitive device so as to supply, from a scene to be observed having a high dynamic range between the signals corresponding to the darkest areas and to the brightest areas, an image containing no blooming areas.

Abstract: It is contemplated to enable preferably extracting a desired region or regions in a picture image and synthesizing the same with another picture image. An edited picture image displaying section displays a picture image (referred below to as picture image to be edited) for creating a stamp picture image, which is synthesized together with another picture image. In creating a desired stamp picture image, a user operates, for example, a region addition button and then uses an input pen to paint out a region or regions which are not used as a stamp picture image, within the picture image to be edited. The region or regions as painted out are indicated as a region or regions not used as a stamp picture image, specified as transparent.

Abstract: Stimulating rays containing red light and infrared rays are reflected from a reference plate, which has reflection characteristics to the infrared rays approximately identical with those of a stimulable phosphor sheet, and which is free from characteristics of emitting light when being exposed to the stimulating rays. The stimulating rays reflected from the reference plate are received with a light receiving device via a cut-off filter for transmitting light emitted by the sheet and blocking the red light, and an infrared ray image signal representing the infrared ray components of the stimulating rays is acquired. The infrared ray image signal is subtracted from a radiation image signal representing a radiation image stored on the stimulable phosphor sheet.

Abstract: An imaging device according to the present invention has: a photometric circuit that detects a brightness of a photographic subject based on a light flux from the photographic subject that passes through a photographic lens; an exposure calculation circuit that calculates an aperture value and a shutter speed based on the detected brightness of the photographic subject; an imaging element that converts the light flux from the photographic subject received on each photo-electric element to an electric signal and outputs the electric signal, the imaging element having a plurality of the photo-electric elements and a micro-lens in which each of micro-lens elements is arranged facing to each of the photo-electric elements in order to converge the light flux from the photographic subject to a light receiving surface of each of the photo-electric elements; and a correction circuit that corrects the aperture value calculated by the exposure calculation circuit so that a signal level of the electric signal of the lig

Abstract: This invention has as its object to prevent a conventional problem in that the focal point position cannot be determined before and after an in-focus point, even in a slow shutter mode. To this end, a camera control microcomputer of a video camera determines the drive amount of a focus lens for one field in accordance with the rotation angle of a manual focus dial when the shutter speed is {fraction (1/60)} sec, {fraction (1/30)} sec, or {fraction (1/15)} sec, and controls a focus compensation lens driver and focus compensation lens motor to drive the focus lens by the determined drive amount in a direction corresponding to the detected rotation direction of the manual focus dial.

Abstract: An electronic camera having a printer with a portable printing function and a sheet feed device suitable for use with the printer. The electronic camera includes an image storage device it photoelectrically convert an optical image to picture data, a first memory to store picture data, and a printer unit to print the picture data. The printed picture data may be fed by a sheet drive mechanism having vibration member and a piezoelectric element fixed to the vibration member and expanding and contracting according to an applied voltage, and a driver which applies to the piezoelectric element a voltage including an alternating component, and at least one projection formed on the vibration member in a position in the neighborhood of a peak of the standing wave, and a sheet separation unit formed on the vibration member, outside the range of the standing wave.

Abstract: Authoring a plurality of digital image records, each digital image record corresponding to a separate customer order, in a digital image record authoring system including a dedicated computer, including scanning a plurality of images corresponding to a separate customer order from a scanner into a plurality of digital images, the scanner being connected to the dedicated computer by a first interface bus, processing the plurality of digital images and combining the processed plurality of digital images into a record image, and writing the record image by an image-recorder to a medium, the image-recorder being connected to the dedicated computer by a second interface bus, wherein the scanning is repeated, prior to completion of the writing of the previous record image, to scan a new plurality of images corresponding to a new customer order from the scanner into a new plurality of digital images.

Abstract: A method for selecting and ordering photographic prints from a remote location that is apart from a lab. A roll of exposed film may be processed to produce film images of the images on the roll, which may be scanned to create a digital image file. The digital image file may be used to create a positive high-resolution digital image and/or a corresponding positive low-resolution digital image. A lab digital image file is created, including digital image data related to the low-resolution digital images and embedded lab meta data. At the remote location the lab digital image file is manipulated to display the digital images. One of the digital images at the remote location may be selected, along with order parameters. A studio digital image file is created, including the digital image data, the embedded lab meta data and embedded order meta data. A photographic print may then be created using the lab digital image file or the corresponding film image.

Abstract: The data retrieval method causes image processing information used to perform an image processing operation on an image and data for retrieval used for specifying the image to correspond to each other so as to register them in advance in a database as image processing-related data, with the image processing-related data being registered every time one of a plurality of image processing operations is performed on the image, performs retrieval within the database using the data for retrieval when reprocessing is to be performed on the image and specifies as candidate data for performing reprocessing on the image, image processing-related data registered most lately among image processing-related data that concern a plurality of image processing operations performed on the image and have been registered in the database.

Abstract: The image processing method and apparatus photoelectrically capture an image photographed on a film to input an input image, subject the input image to image processing, store image processing information concerning the image processing performed on the input image and retrieval information for specifying the input image in association with each other, judge whether or not the image-captured film is a cut film, automatically perform retrieval using the retrieval information concerning the input image in accordance with a command specifying reprocessing when the film is judged as the cut film, and perform the reprocessing on the input image whose reprocessing has been commanded, using at least the retrieved image processing information.

Abstract: A concave portion (50) constructed by a circular hole is formed at a guide member (16) positioning a original on aboard surface (15) of an original table (14) by joining a surrounding edge portion of the original table (14) and attaching to the original. Concave portion image data displaying shadow of the concave portion (50) by reading shadow of the concave portion (50) at a scanning portion is produced, and an origin of original image data corresponding to a reading origin (47) on the board surface (15) by a control portion is set to the scanning portion based on the concave portion image data.

Abstract: Scanning type device for detection of a photonic flux emitted by a scene containing at least one acquisition channel (V) comprising:

Abstract: An underwater camera housing unit has a shell having an exterior surface and an interior surface. The shell has a passage extending between the two surfaces. The shell has an outer sidewall surrounding the passage. A facing is united with the shell. The facing has a bushing portion internal to and united with the outer sidewall. The bushing portion is resiliently compressible. The bushing portion and the outer sidewall together define a knob seat having an outer edge. A knob is disposed in the passage. The knob has a seal portion and a handle exterior to the seal portion. The knob is movable inward relative to the shell from a normal pressure position, through a series of intermediate positions, to a maximum pressure position. The handle is spaced from the outer edge in the normal pressure position. The handle bears on the outer edge in the maximum pressure position. The seal portion bears on the bushing portion in all of the positions.

Abstract: An image forming apparatus according to the present invention includes: a pressing roller for pressing a sheet of paper on which an unfixed developer is prepared; a fixing roller including a conductive roller and a releasing layer coating the conductive roller, the releasing layer facilitating removal of adhered developer, the fixing roller rotating with the sheet of paper being sandwiched between the fixing roller and the pressing roller to fix the developer to the sheet of paper with heat; an auxiliary member being for eliminating electricity a substantial circle member, engaged with the outer surface of said fixing roller, and having at least one protruding portion penetrating the releasing layer to contact and electrically connect to the surface of the conductive roller; and an member set at ground potential for electrically contact the auxiliary member to the ground potential.

Abstract: In a camera which obtains a still image and/or a moving image, at least a part of functions of the camera are previously restricted. To lift the restrictions, an operation restriction code (key data) is used. An externally inputted code and the operation restriction code are compared with each other, and if the input data and the operation restriction code correspond with each other, the restrictions of the functions are lifted.

Abstract: A photographic data input device inputs photographic data of a film that occurs at the time of photography and outputs a photographic data signal. An image reading device reads the image on the film, and a control device establishes the reading conditions of the image reading device based upon the photographic data signal.

Abstract: A latitude and a longitude of each of arbitrary two points on a map shown on a display are specified based on map information, and a quadrilateral having a line between the two points as one of the diagonals thereof is formed.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method of image processing, comprising the steps of scanning a processed film to obtain one or more digital images, the film being associated with a particular theme and, selecting a predefined digital image corresponding to the particular theme. The predefined digital image is composited with at least one of the one or more digital images obtained from scanning the film to produce one or more output images. The invention also provides a one-time-use camera, themed in association with a particular event. The one-time-use camera is provided with a housing with indicia relating to the particular theme (or a specific event). An identification code is also provided on the housing to enable a processor, on processing of film from the camera, to identify the theming of the one-time-use camera.

Abstract: The invention relates to a display device which comprises a printed replication of a plurality of, in the embodiment, ceramic floor tiles. The array is digitally replicated using a digital camera to provide a visual image which is a printed, four colour, replica of the floor tiles. The replica, in A5 size on a foldable substrate such as paper, can be folded to A4 and taken by a prospective purchaser to a point of intended use, such as a home, where the visual effect of the tiles can be seen without the need to take an actual tile to the point of use.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for compensating for light falloff in a film master frame of a photographic image. A masking unit is positioned between the master frame and copy material in an optical printer. The masking unit may be an LCD panel. A controller calculates a light falloff compensation function to produce a light falloff correction parameter that is used to control the transmittance values of a plurality of pixels in the masking unit. When a photographic copy is made, the masking function serves to counteract light falloff that existed in the master frame to produce a copy with reduced effect from light falloff. Control and selection of the light falloff compensation function can be based on a number of factors related to the camera type, lens type, film type, flash type, and other factors that created the light falloff on the master frame. In addition, one or more of the master frames from a roll of film may be scanned to generate data to drive the light falloff compensation function.

Abstract: Provided is photo retouching software which is easy for photo studio personnel to use. Upon opening photo image(s), special photo retoucher 11 converts photo image data thereof to working color space image data. At such time(s), if working ICC profile(s) is/are set which is/are different from ICC profile(s) previously embedded in such photo image file(s), color perceptual matching is carried out on the photo image data thereof based on such embedded ICC profile(s) and working ICC profile(s) when such photo image file(s) is/are opened. Furthermore, when such photo image(s) is/are displayed at monitor(s), such image data is converted to monitor color space image data through color matching using working ICC profile(s) and monitor ICC profile(s).

Abstract: In a method for electronic image rectification in pixel-by-pixel scanning of a substrate (2) by means of a bundled electromagnetic beam, the pixels (7) are read out one after the other in readout intervals (R) of constant predetermined duration. In order to improve image quality, the deviation between a reference scanning movement and an actual scanning movement carried out on the reference substrate (S0) is initially determined in a calibration process, for example, by means of a reference substrate (S0) with a known geometric surface structure. Depending on this deviation, a delay interval Dn(n=0 . . . N) is determined for a pixel (7) and the start of the readout interval (R) of this pixel (7) or of the subsequent pixel is delayed by this delay interval Dn. The information about the delay interval (Dn) is stored.

Abstract: An image processing system which appropriately performs image processing on an image picturized by an image pick-up apparatus. The image processing system includes an image pick-up apparatus and an image processing apparatus. The image pick-up apparatus includes an image pick-up unit which picturizes an image of a subject, an image processing unit which performs image processing, a storing unit which stores processing level of the image processing in association with the image, the image processing being performed by the image processing unit, and an output unit which outputs the image and the processing level in association with the image, to the image processing apparatus.