Abstract: A color image reading apparatus includes a light source, first and second photoelectric conversion devices, first and second document size detection units and a control unit. The first photoelectric conversion device obtains first electric signal information at a first speed and the second photoelectric conversion device obtains second electric signal information at a second speed higher than the first speed. The first document size detection unit detects a document size based on the first electric signal information and the second document size detection unit detects a document size based on the second electric signal information. The control unit controls, at the time of forward scanning by the light source, so as to detect the document size by the second document detection unit.

Abstract: A method, system and computer program provides for making an image area correction in a printing system. Print data is provided in a logical page order corresponding to at least one signature for printing. At least one parameter of a recording medium on which the print data are printed is determined, this parameter being relevant to the position of the printing format on the recording medium, which is folded according to the signature. The position of the pages is then corrected according to this parameter prior to printing, in such a way that the print formats of successive pages of the finished signature are positioned accurately.

Abstract: An image forming apparatus to set full breed printing automatically in case enlarged divisional printing is set.

Abstract: An image processing apparatus for processing image data comprises a printer for printing processed image data on recording paper; an image data receiver for receiving image data transmitted thereto via a network; storage unit for storing the image data received by the image receiver; a print controller for controlling printing of the image data stored in the storage unit on the recording paper; and one or more feed trays that load recording paper loaded therein and feed the loaded recording paper to the printer, wherein, if recording paper of the image data is larger in size than any recording paper loaded in the feed trays, the print controller reduces in size image data to fit with largest-size recording paper of the recording paper loaded in the feed trays, and prints the size-reduced image data on the largest-size paper.

Abstract: An original document reading apparatus includes a plurality of point light source elements (e.g. a LED array) in a main scanning direction beneath an original document table, a moving device that moves the point light source elements in a sub scanning direction, and a photo acceptance unit that accepts light reflected from the original document and determines a size of the original document based upon a reaction of a pixel to the light. The plurality of point light source elements are divided into a plurality of blocks to be turned on and off in successive turns per a block starting from a block corresponding to an original document minimum size to a block corresponding to an original document maximum size.

Abstract: The technique of the present invention ensures output of an image subjected to image processing, which does not depend upon the output environment but reflects the color reproduction characteristics of a shooting device and the intention of a photographer in shooting. The process generates an image file that includes picture data generated by a digital still camera, as well as control data and output specification information attached thereto. The control data controls the details of image processing according to the color reproduction characteristics of the camera and the intention of the photographer in shooting. The output specification information specifies, for example, the address of a printing device used as an output resource, the type of printing paper used for printing, and the number of copies. The image file is transmitted to an image processing system on a network.

Abstract: A graphic-drawing processing unit performs a rendering process of print data with respect to a band memory or a page memory. When there is a rendering engine that performs a memory access using a memory word width as a minimum unit as a rendering environment, an arbitrary-word-width drawing unit is configured to access an arbitrary-word-width having an arbitrary height, and a one-word width-limited drawing unit is configured to access a limited one-word width having an arbitrary height. The graphic-drawing processing unit performs a drawing process by switching the arbitrary-word-width drawing unit and the one-word-width-limited drawing unit as appropriate.

Abstract: An image formation apparatus which has multiple paper feed units and performs plural types of processing including at least facsimile processing, comprising a paper feeding subject setting unit which sets availability of paper feeding of each of the paper feed units when at least the facsimile processing is performed; and a warning unit which issues a warning when all the paper feed units are excluded from paper feeding at the time of the facsimile processing as a result of setting by the paper feeding subject setting unit.

Abstract: A method for determining the position of a document placed in the scanning widow of a flatbed scanner is disclosed. The method can correctly determine the precise position of a document from a pre-scanned image, including portions of a pressing cover (background color), illuminator (different color from the background) and the document. By color identification, a preliminary range having a rectangular area covering the document and the illuminator is first determined. Then, the colors of the four corners of the preliminary range are identified. Finally, the precise position of the document is determined by color identification, approaching from the rim of the preliminary range toward the the document.

Abstract: A source document auto-resizing algorithm in a facsimile-capable device. When a user inputs the source document into the facsimile-capable device, the source document is converted into an intermediate converted document with the resizing algorithm resident in the facsimile-capable device. The intermediate converted document is then transmitted to a destination device having predetermined output capabilities, which intermediate converted document is processed into an output document by the destination device in accordance with the predetermined output capabilities.

Abstract: An image reading apparatus having an illuminating device for illuminating a film original, an image reading device for reading an image on the film original illuminated by the illuminating device and outputting image signals. The image reading apparatus further includes a type discriminating device for discriminating whether the film original is a first film original or a second film original having different film sizes, and a reading scope modifying device for modifying the reading scope of the image reading means according to the result of discrimination of the type discriminating means.

Abstract: Output image data, which is composed of a plurality of pages, and output configuring information are stored temporarily in a file spool in an intermediate data format using an information processing apparatus. The size in which a prescribed page is to be output is acquired by a spool file manager from the temporarily stored output configuring information of the output image data in the intermediate data format. The size of each page of the output image data is changed by a despooler based upon the output size acquired.

Abstract: An image forming device comprising a job storage means 11 connected to a network for storing jobs input through the network composed of a group of image data to be output, a job select means 12 for selecting various arbitrary jobs out of the jobs stored to the job storage means, a job output means 13 for combining the jobs selected by the job select means and outputting the same as one job, an output form comparison means 14 for comparing each of the image output forms of each job selected by said job select means, and a display means 16 for notifying that a job having different output form compared to the other forms of jobs is included in the selected jobs.

Abstract: To obtain proper output results regardless of the type of recording sheets and obtain the user's desired output results without having the user perform cumbersome operations, the user operates an operating section to select a sheet feeding stage, gives an instruction to start copying, and then a controller section 15 of an image forming apparatus determines whether or not a 180° rotation mode for rotating image data through 180° is set and/or whether or not preprint sheets are used for recording. If the answer is negative, the image data are output based on normal settings. On the other hand, if the answer is affirmative, the image data are output after being rotated through 180°.

Abstract: A image-forming apparatus has a light projection unit for projecting light onto a document. A reflection plate having a predetermined pattern corresponding to a size of the document reflects the light projected onto the document. The light reception unit receives the reflected light and forms an image. A control unit determines the size of the document based on the width of the document according to the pattern appearing on the image. When photocopying documents of several sizes using an automatic document feeder, documents are sorted based the document sizes and therefore, the documents can be read out at once without requiring re-setting of the image forming apparatus for different document sizes.

Abstract: In an image communication apparatus capable of communicating color information, a receiver notifies a transmitter of information indicating that full-color data is receivable or unreceivable, information indicating that JPEG data is receivable or unreceivable, and information indicating that color data of a specific size is receivable or unreceivable. When the size of a document to be transmitted by the transmitter is B4 size or A3 size, and if the receiver has the capability to receive color information of B4 or A3 size, the transmitter transmits the document information in a color mode with the same magnification. If the receiver does not have the capability to receive color information of B4 or A3 size but has the capability to receive color information of A4 size, the transmitter transmits the image to be transmitted with the size reduced to A4 size.

Abstract: An image processing system includes: a scanner for inputting an original image on an input recording media after reading the original image, or a digital camera inputting an image of a subject after picking-up the image; and a first setting-up portion for converting image data being input by the scanner or digital camera into intermediate image data of color signals being irrespective of types of the input recording media and the input device, and for recording the intermediate image data being converted by the first setting-up portion onto a portable recording media.

Abstract: An apparatus and method are disclosed herein for printing images on labels attached to a backing in a printing device. An apparatus and method for printing an image in a predetermined area of a form are also disclosed. Further characteristics and features of the present invention are additionally disclosed herein, as are exemplary alternative embodiments. This abstract is not to be used in the interpretation of any of the claims.

Abstract: An original size sensing method for an apparatus which includes a photoelectric converter for reading an image of an original placed on a platen, and a light source for irradiating the original with light, determines the presence/absence of incidence of ambient light on the basis of an output from the photoelectric converter while the light source is kept off. When ambient light is found to be incident, the method determines the size of an original placed on the platen on the basis of that output from the photoelectric converter, which falls outside the range in which the ambient light is incident, while the light source is kept on.

Abstract: A facsimile machine detects transition points in image data, and adjusts the image data accordingly. Preferably, the image data are run-length data, from which image margins are detected, and the image data are adjusted to avoid overflow of printing margins. The adjustment may include horizontal repositioning and zooming. In zooming, an offset is preferably added to avoid moire patterns.

Abstract: A method for transferring an image disposed on a medium with an image transfer device. The method comprises the steps of providing the image transfer device with a controller and a reader, reading the image on the medium with the reader, and forming with the controller a modified image from the image on the medium. The reader is operably connected to the controller for reading the image on the medium. The controller forms the modified image from the image on the medium in response to registering with the controller that the image on the medium is larger than a predetermined size. The modified image formed with the controller is smaller than the predetermined size.

Abstract: An enhanced graphical icon system depicting the proper document/paper placement and orientation on the glass or in the auto document feeder for a mopier/copier control panel. The enhanced graphical icon system includes a visual feedback control panel display and an orientation indicator. An original document is accurately described through utilization of original settings button by the automatic detection or manual selection of the appropriate document size, number of sides, page type and page orientation that correspond to the original document. Once the document size is determined, orientation indicator displays to a user the proper location for placing the document, either on the glass or in the ADF, so as to make an accurate copy.

Abstract: A structure and method for improved detection of the edges of a document in a scanner provides for positioning a width detection backer so that it is simultaneously in the field of view of the optical element of the scanner and out of the focal plane of the optical element. A portion of a document is positioned in the optical path between the optical element and the width detection backer and scanned with the optical element. Information from the scanning step is analyzed to identify data indicative of an edge of the document. The out of focus width detection backer, which remains stationary while scanning the document portion presents very little variation in intensity and other data, heightening the contrast between the document and the width detection backer, and reducing the likelihood of erroneously identifying elements of the width detection backer as document edge features.

Abstract: When multiple-size double-side printing in an APS mode has been selected, a system CPU first reads an original which corresponds to a second side of a paper sheet, prints data of the original on the second side of the paper sheet having the same size as the original, and stacks the paper sheet on an automatic double-side unit. Subsequently, the system CPU reads an original which corresponds to a first side of the paper sheet and prints data of the original on the first side of the paper sheet stacked on the automatic double-side unit, thus completing the double-side printing. However, where the size of an original corresponding to a second side differs from the size of an original corresponding to a first side, single-side printing is effected. The original corresponding to the first side is read and data thereof is printed on a paper sheet having the same size as the original and the sheet is discharged (single-side printing).

Abstract: An image reading apparatus has: image sensors having different spectral characteristics from one another; a layered image generation section for generating layered image data based on an output from the image sensors; a comparison section for comparing a threshold of each layered image data against a pixel value of each layered image data, the threshold being predetermined corresponding to each layered image data, and for judging existence of a document image on each pixel; an estimated document area determination section for determining an estimated document area of each layered image data based on a result of judging the existence by the comparison section; a document area detection section for detecting a document area on the basis of the estimated document area of each layered image data; and a document reading section for reading a document on the basis of the document area detected by the document area detection section.

Abstract: An original size sensing method for an apparatus which includes a photoelectric converter for reading an image of an original placed on a platen, and a light source for irradiating the original with light, determines the presence/absence of incidence of ambient light on the basis of an output from the photoelectric converter while the light source is kept off. When ambient light is found to be incident, the method determines the size of an original placed on the platen on the basis of that output from the photoelectric converter, which falls outside the range in which the ambient light is incident, while the light source is kept on.

Abstract: Original digital data stored in a memory is searched for on the basis of an input image, difference information is extracted by comprising the retrieved original digital data and the input image, and the difference information is composited to the original digital data. Furthermore, digital data generated by composition is stored in the memory. Also, original digital data stored in a memory is searched for on the basis of an input image, and when no original digital data is retrieved, the input image is converted into vector data, and the image that has been converted into the vector data is stored as digital data in the memory. Moreover, region segmentation information obtained in a block selection step and an input image are composited, the composite image is displayed on an operation screen of an MFP, and a rectangular block to be vectorized is designated as a specific region from the displayed region segmentation information.

Abstract: An input scanner, such as used in a digital copier, accepts original documents on sheets of any number of possible sizes within a single job. The video output of the scanner is applied to an algorithm to determine the length, along a process direction, of useful image data on each sheet. From such a determination, a size of output copy sheets can be automatically selected, or the image can be automatically changed in size in subsequent processing. A prescan of the original documents is not required.

Abstract: The color image reading apparatus of the present invention has a light source for irradiating a document relatively moving and scanning the document, a first photoelectric conversion device for receiving optical image information from the document and the background of the document by the light source and obtaining first electric signal information at a first speed, a second photoelectric conversion device for receiving the optical image information and obtaining second electric signal information at a second speed higher than the first speed, a first document size detection unit for detecting, on the basis of the first electric signal information from the first photoelectric conversion device, the boundary between the document and the background of the document and detecting the document size, a second document size detection unit for detecting, on the basis of the second electric signal information from the second photoelectric conversion device, the boundary between the document and the background of the d

Abstract: Arranging digital images. A method embodiment includes generating a first trial and a second trial pack. The packs are generated such that in each trial pack The digital images are uniquely oriented as compared to the other trial pack. The trial packs are compared, and one of the trial packs is selected based on the comparison.

Abstract: An original size detecting apparatus is capable of carrying out accurate original size detection without erroneous detection of the size of an original due to the influence of external scattered light. A CCD reads reflected light of light irradiated from a light source onto an original placed on an original platen glass. Optical sensors detect two open states of the original presser plate, and a scanner controller performs predetermined control corresponding to each of the open states of the original presser plate detected by the optical sensors, to determine the size of the original based on the result of the reading by the CCD.

Abstract: An image forming apparatus is provided with a storage unit for storing setting information including at least a size of a substitute recording medium, and a processing unit for executing a print instruction by automatically changing a size of a recording medium to be used to the size of the substitute recording medium based on the setting information stored in the storage means, when the size of the recording medium specified by the print instruction is not available.

Abstract: An original document image scanning and printing device includes a scanning unit that scans an image of an original document, a printing unit that prints out the image, an image processing unit that rotates the image and a control unit that controls rotating and scanning the image in preference to rotating and printing the image when it is necessary to rotate the image scanned by the scanning unit.

Abstract: A method and an apparatus to correct the length of an image in a flatten scanner. The method includes moving an image sensor by driving a motor; calculating a first number of pixels; calculating a difference between the first number of pixels and a second number of pixels; and correcting the length of the image scanned in the flatten scanner by using the calculated difference. Therefore, the method makes it possible that a scanned image can have the same length as that of an original image by using the difference between the first and second numbers of pixels. In addition, when a flatten scanner is developed, necessity for fine adjustment to correct the length of a scanned image is eliminated, and, therefore, time required to develop a scanner is shortened.

Abstract: A document property detecting includes a circuit comprising a first electrode and a plurality of second electrodes, a transparent conductive substrate electrically connected to the first electrode for loading a document, and a cover with a plurality of conductive media electrically connected to the second electrodes, respectively.

Abstract: An image-recording apparatus 1 comprises image recording assembly 60 and a control section 40 having image-processing section 44. The image-processing section divides the image data indicative of the complete image into a plurality of image data pieces indicative of divided images, detects two adjoining divided-images that individually have a joint portion and adjoin each other at the respective joint portions, in the divided images indicated by the divided image data pieces and rotates one of the adjoining divided-images so as to make a recording direction of one of the adjoining divided-images opposite to a recording direction of the other adjoining divided-image. The control section controls the image recording assembly so that a recording medium carries in one direction during recording all divided-images. The divided images are recorded on the respective recording-media one by one to form a plurality of output images. The plurality of output images configure one complete image.

Abstract: Systems and methods for rendering image-based data are disclosed. A representative system includes a data interface that receives a remotely-generated data stream; a data manager coupled to the data interface, the data manager configured to translate the remotely-generated data stream into a plurality of word blocks, wherein the data manager determines for each word block of interest whether an active line can accommodate an entire word block of interest prior to registering the word block with the active line and wherein the data manager increments the active line in response to a determination that the word block of interest would not be accommodated on the active line; and a display device coupled to the data manager, the display device configured to render the plurality of word blocks.

Abstract: A system and method for determining the registration parameters necessary for registration or edge detection processing to enable the flexibility of changing the color of backing to suit a given application. The method includes scanning the backing surface to obtain at least two sets of gray level values; (b) determining an average gray level for each of the two color channels; (c) selecting a registration channel based on the average gray level; (d) determining a gray level deviation for the registration channel; and (e) determining registration parameters based on the average gray level and the gray level deviation of the registration channel.

Abstract: A method of applying an image processing onto two dimensionally-arranged image data representing a captured image including a main captured-subject and producing image signals to reproduce the captured image visually with one of various reproduction sizes on one of various kinds of recording media, comprises steps of determining a reproduction size of the captured image to be reproduced visually on a recording medium; determining a size of the main captured-subject on the determined reproduction size of the captured image; determining a content of the image processing on the basis of the determined reproduction size of the captured image and the determined size of the main captured-subject; and applying the image processing with the determined content onto the two dimensionally-arranged image data and producing image signals to reproduce the captured image visually with the determined reproduction size on the recording medium.

Abstract: A digital copying machine includes a function that allows a standard photo size to be selected, an original photo to be scanned and multiple copies of the photo to be printed on a sheet. The digital copying machine automatically scales the copies to the selected size and rotates the copies to use maximum printable area.

Abstract: In an image reading apparatus in which a document is read with scanning by a image pickup device, a height of the document and an outline of the document are detected. Based on the detected height and outline data, together with a calculating of a document size, an offset amount from a setting reference position of the document is calculated. Based on the calculations, the image is processed properly. Also, if the document is not placed correctly or a degree of an image distortion is not within a correctable range, an alarm is issued.

Abstract: An image reading apparatus having an illuminating device for illuminating a film original, an image reading device for reading an image on the film original illuminated by the illuminating device and outputting image signals. The image reading apparatus further includes a type discriminating device for discriminating whether the film original is a first film original or a second film original having different film sizes, and a reading scope modifying device for modifying the reading scope of the image reading means according to the result of discrimination of the type discriminating means.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a scanning method by using a virtual frame holder. The method includes using a computer drive scan program to perform a scanning preview, thereby showing an object image pattern on screen. Next, frame holder specification parameters are used. It is judged whether the frame holder specification parameter data source are used. If the judgement is yes, the frame holder specification is selected from the frame holder specification parameters data source. If the judgement is no, a frame holder specification parameter is created from the frame holder specifications. By using the computer a scan area is dragged and the scan position is calibrated automatically by using the drive scan program. Finally, using a drive scan program the object image is scanned.

Abstract: The present invention is a system that coordinates the printing of a page of photos that match the layout of a pre-existing matte. The matte layout can be created from a physical matte. When creating an electronic layout or template from a physical matte, a digital image of the matte and a reference target is created. The template can then be created by using the relationship in the digital image between the image of the reference target and the image of the physical matte.

Abstract: An image-reading apparatus expands a scanning area along a side at each of both ends in a width direction and a longitudinal direction of a paper P, when reading an image on the paper P fed into it by an image-reading unit comprising scanner heads 7a and 7b, in order to embrace the paper P entirely within the scanning area even when the paper P passes the image-reading unit while in a skew orientation, thereby enabling the apparatus to read the image without any defect, including the image in a marginal portion of the paper P.

Abstract: When an image is to be filed in the storage means 105, an original copy size detection means 102b identifies the type (size and lay) of the original copy. A first positioning means 11a puts up a plurality of possible places on the printing paper to write the ID mark in, the plurality of possible places given a priority number. A space checking means 6 checks the possible space which comes up for checking according to priority numerical order and notifies the first positioning means 11a of the results. A pattern synthesizing means 108 integrates an ID mark corresponding to the document ID in the space found to be blank by the space checking means 6, generating an image representing the marked sheet.

Abstract: A wide image scanner which can scan the image of a large scale original using only a regular image sensor is provided. The invention includes a sliding shaft, an image reading device, a number of paper width sensors, a paper edge sensor, and a control module. Whenever the paper edge sensor detects the presence of an end edge of the original, it will send a vertical control signal to the control module to control the rotation direction of the rollers. On the other hand, the paper width sensors detect the width of the original and send the horizontal control signals to the control module. From the horizontal control signals, the control module can determine the number of horizontal displacement positions and control the horizontal displacement each time for the image reading device after the paper edge sensor detects the end edge of the original. The procedure continues until the image reading device has been moved to the final displacement position predetermined by the horizontal control signal.

Abstract: Automatic detection of the width and position of a document which is substantially insensitive to dust and dirt as well as electrical noise is provided with an image capture device. When a document is staged for image capture, the image capture device collects several scanlines of the backing without the document and several scanlines of the lead edge of the document with the backing. The backing image collected is then subtracted from the lead edge image collected, and the resulting image is readjusted. Accordingly, variations in the backing areas of the lead edge image are removed and edge detection failure or error are reduced or eliminated.

Abstract: There is provided, even in case plural sheet sizes or plural sheet orientations are mixed within a document, a system capable of obtaining an output result close to that of a document not containing such mixed sheet sizes or sheet orientations without causing sheet discharge in the course of printing operation or data overflow from the print area, also providing an enlarging/reducing function to a device lacking such function, and providing a visually agreeable output result, all realized without modification in the conventional printer driver. A host computer is provided with a spool file manager for calculating the relative position of the logic page to the physical page, and a despooler for processing the layout data, obtained by enlarging or reducing the logic page, to a data format matching the graphic engine.

Abstract: A method of imaging an item is provided comprising the steps of determining a media type of a first portion of an item to be imaged, determining a media type of a supply of media for an imaging device, determining if the first portion media type is compatible with the first supply media type based on a criterion, and imaging the first portion on one or more sheets of the first supply media type using the imaging device if the first portion media type is compatible with the first supply media type. At least one of the determining steps is performed by sensing for multiple media types. Sensing the media type is preferably performed by at least one sensor.