Abstract: A scanned image is stamped with additional information at a user settable location and color during the scanning process. The information can be the time and date that the scan occurred or information supplied by the user. The location can be at one of the predefined locations or at a location defined by the user. The information is not limited to text but can also contain bitmap image information.

Abstract: An auxiliary illuminating device that has an adjustable color temperature. The color temperature is adjusted by varying the light output at least two independently adjustable light sources. The light source is an array of at least 2 colors. The light source typically uses at least one set of LED's.

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 apparatus having an image behind a document to be scanned on an optical image scanner, copier, facsimile machine or similar device. The image behind the document would partially bleed-through into the reproduced image, leaving a faint replica of the auxiliary “bleed-through” image in the reproduced image.

Abstract: A device that reduces the interfacial stress caused by differential thermal expansion in an IC/PC board assembly can be created by attaching an annular part, that has a higher coefficient of thermal expansion, to the IC at an elevated temperature. When the assembly cools the annular part contracts and compresses the IC, increasing the change in size of the IC and reducing the stress in the IC/PC joint.

Abstract: A connector with multiple redundant contact points is disclosed. The multiple redundant contacts are provided by a bifurcated contact with a joining member at the tip of the contact.

Abstract: A system for thermal compensation of the optical performance of a lens system in a digital imaging device can improve the performance of the digital imaging system. The dark current from the photosensor is used to measure the temperature of the lens system. The digital processing system can use the temperature information to correct for aberrations in the lens system caused by changes in temperature. The focus function can use the temperature information to more accurately position the lens for optimum focus.

Abstract: A connector with multiple redundant contact points is disclosed. The multiple contacts are formed by a main contact point on a main beam and an auxiliary contact point connected to the main beam by a secondary beam in the shape of a loop or spring.

Abstract: An inverse assembler that uses a memory map as a substitute for some microprocessor status signals. This reduces the number of signals needed from a microprocessor to perform disassembly.

Abstract: A method of adjusting the resolution of a scan based on the scan area or the scan window size. The smaller the scan window size, the higher the scan resolution would be. The final scan resolution is a function of an initial resolution, a resolution modifier, a printer factor, and an image factor. The resolution modifier, the printer factor and the image factor are dependent on the scan window size, the system printer, and the scan image type respectively.

Abstract: A connector with multiple redundant contact points that can withstand surface imperfections during card insertion is disclosed. One implementation is a bifurcated contact with a joining member at the tip of the contact that can be added onto a single point connector designs.

Abstract: A system for thermal compensation of the optical performance of a lens system in a digital imaging device can improve the performance of the digital imaging system. The dark current from the photosensor is used to measure the temperature of the lens system. The digital processing system can use the temperature information to correct for aberrations in the lens system caused by changes in temperature. The focus function can use the temperature information to more accurately position the lens for optimum focus.

Abstract: An inverse assembler that uses a memory map, the stored trace signals and the load and store architecture of a microprocessor to reconstruct microprocessor signals. This reduces the number of signals needed from a microprocessor to perform disassembly.

Abstract: A differential motor drive for an XY stage comprising a fixed base and two moveable platforms where the platforms' movements are orthogonal with respect to each other. Both motors for the X and the Y stages are located on the fixed base and do not move with either of the moving platforms. As the motors rotate at substantially the same speed in substantially opposite directions only the Y stage moves. As the motors rotate at substantially the same speed in substantially the same direction only the X stage moves. As the motors rotate at different speeds in either the same or opposite directions, both the X and Y stages move.

Abstract: An improved auto-focus system for a digital camera has a lens designed to have the focus of two spectra offset from each other by a predetermined amount. The two offset spectra are used to calculate two focus signals. Once the two focus signals are calculated the correct direction to move the lens system to set the optimum focus can be determined.