Abstract: Disclosed is a method for converting an input digital color image having a set of possible input colors to an output digital color image having a set of palette colors, the number of palette colors being less than the number of possible input colors, wherein the set of palette colors is determined based on the distribution of colors in the input digital image boosted by a distribution of important colors contained in the input digital image.

Abstract: A method and apparatus are provided for generating three-dimensional text 1403 within images 1601 composited in real time, by means of generating three-dimensional text 1403 from one or a plurality of text formatting templates 303. Storage means 204 stores said text formatting templates 303 and instructions 302 for processing means 201, 202. Said instructions 302 configure said processing means 201, 202 to define (404) a text formatting template 512. Said instructions 302 further configure said processing means 201, 202 to equip (405) said defined text formatting template 512 with three-dimensional preferences with which to format text 1402 to be included in said template and subsequently equip (407) said defined text formatting template 512 with said text 1402. Said instructions 302 finally configure said processing means 201,202 to render (408) said two-dimensional template 512 including said text 1403 formatted according to said three-dimensional preferences (1602).

Abstract: An improvement in sensor for detecting contact with a human resistive element is disclosed. This design uses additional components to avoid discharging capacitors through the human resistive element, thereby sparing the user the uncomfortable sensation associated therewith and increasing the power requirements of the device. In addition, designs are utilized which multiple sensing points are multiplexed to achieve greater resolution while with a lower pin count at the signal processing chip.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method and apparatus for automatically generating charts, preferably in Microsoft® Excel format, for the users to be able to better analyze the network data. All the functions needed to generate are performed at the network server without installing any additional components on user's server, thereby independent of any third party software. Furthermore, minimal user input is required using any kind of application without modifications.

Abstract: An apparatus, circuit arrangement, program product and method of scaling an image horizontally partition a source image into a plurality of partitions, with each partition having a width that is no greater than the width of a line buffer used to scale the image. By partitioning an image into a plurality of partitions, the overall width of the scaled image is not constrained by the width of the line buffer. As a result, in many instances line buffers that are significantly smaller than conventional full-width line buffers may be used to generate scaled images that are substantially wider than may be generated by conventional buffers. Moreover, when implemented in hardware, the line buffers typically occupy significantly less real estate on an integrated circuit, thus reducing both cost and power consumption.

Abstract: A video object clipping method includes storing, in a storage unit, original images each including a video object to be clipped and reference alpha images representing objects prepared, determining a criteria original image and a criteria reference alpha image from the original images and the reference alpha images, determining a deformation parameter by deforming the criteria reference alpha image to correspond to the criteria original image, and deforming remaining ones of the reference alpha images according to the determined deformation parameter to generate output alpha images corresponding to the original images.

Abstract: The present invention provides a system, method and computer program product for reducing fill and improving quality of interlaced displays using multi-sampling. In an embodiment of the invention, a frame buffer for a interlaced display is filled. Initially, a first multi-sample of the first line of the first field is calculated. The bottom sub-pixels of the first multi-sample are the top sub-pixels of a multi-sample of the first line of the second field. The first multi-sample is written into the frame buffer. Then, a second multi-sample of the second line of the first field is calculated. The top sub-pixels of the second multi-sample are the bottom sub-pixels of a multi-sample of the first line of the second field. Also, the bottom sub-pixels of the second multi-sample are the top sub-pixels of the second line of the second field. The second multi-sample is written into the frame buffer.

Abstract: An input device with a number of key sets is described. The input device has a first state when the key sets are configured in different levels, and a second state when the key sets are configured to be side-by-side.

Abstract: A signal correcting circuit, which adds a correction value generated based on a signal stored in a frame memory to an input signal and outputs a resultant signal, is used to correct image data which is an input signal to a liquid crystal display to thereby completely compensate for the influence of the asymmetry of the input signal on the liquid crystal display. This prevents generation of residual images and flickering of the screen.

Abstract: A method of eliminating unwanted steps at edges in image or graphic representations in the line raster, in particular in on-line operation having the steps: a) Application of an edge operator to an image portion for coarsely ascertaining at least one rastered edge configuration, b) Determining the position of at least a first pixel from the amount of those pixels which form the rastered edge configuration or adjoin said rastered edge configuration, c) Approximation of a straight line for ascertaining a probable configuration of the unrastered image edge in the proximity of the first pixel, d) Ascertaining a criterion from the approximation straight line and the position of the first pixel for mixing a color X to the color C in the first pixel considered, and e) Mixing the ascertained color X to the color C in the first pixel considered.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for interactive generation and provision of custom cutting files for CNC robotic tools. A generic model for a particular product that a user wishes to make with a CNC tool is provided on a server remote from a client, with corresponding representational images available to the user. The user may input changes to the default representational images, and transmit the data corresponding to the final design parameters to a remote site, where a custom cutting file is generated. The user executes a purchase of the custom cutting file, which is then transmitted or otherwise provided to the user.

Abstract: A netlist of a schematic diagram is generated. The netlist indicates the connectivity of components through connection lines. A normal display mode is provided in which at least a portion of the components are presented on the display, and connection lines corresponding to the components are also displayed. A topology display mode is provided in which the components are presented on the display without the connection lines. The user can switch between the topology display mode and the normal display mode while editing the schematic diagram. Automatic pin assignment and routing of the connection lines is performed according to the netlist, and is based upon grouping similarly classified connection lines. An abstract display mode is provided that presents abstract lines for a selected component, with a single abstract line running between two connected components. The abstract display mode is combinable with the topology display mode.

Abstract: An organic EL display having organic EL elements disposed in a matrix as luminescent pixels is provided, comprised of a summation data detection unit for detecting a summation signal level of a respective original source signal to drive a respective luminescent pixel, and a panel control unit for controlling a luminescing period of the respective luminescent pixel in accordance with a summation signal level (digitally, a summation data) corresponding to one field (one frame). The panel control unit with a built-in lookup table for converting the summation data of one field to luminescing periods determines a luminescing period of respective organic EL elements in response to the summation data corresponding to one field by referring to the lookup table. Thereby, contradicting conditions for improving contrast and reducing power consumption are satisfied simultaneously without depending on the properties of the organic EL elements.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method for converting an input digital color image having a set of possible input colors to an output digital color image having a set of palette colors, the number of palette colors being less than the number of possible input colors, wherein the set of palette colors is determined based on the distribution of colors in the input digital image supplemented by a distribution of important colors.

Abstract: The input device of the invention includes: a lower sheet on which four resistors are formed in a manner that each two of them with a center put in between are placed to face each other circumferentially with a spacing of about 90°; an upper sheet overlying the lower sheet with a spacing, on which conductors are formed to face the respective resistors; elastic bodies disposed over the upper sheet to face the respective conductors; and an operation member to retain upper parts of the elastic bodies. And, when the operation member is pressed downward, the elastic bodies are brought into contact with the resistors with interventions of the conductors on the upper sheet.

Abstract: A surround sound display has a graphic sound stage image, including speakers representing sources and a central listener, and bent correlation meter scales for each stereo channel. The correlation meter scales have values from +1 at one end to ?1 at the other end and are bent to start from a central point along one side of the display between the speakers representing the stereo channels to a point along the opposing adjacent sides of the display outside the respective speakers. A marker, either in the form of individual pointers for each scale or as a fill area that spans the scales, indicates the correlation between the stereo channels. The thickness of the fill area indicates the amplitudes of the stereo channels.

Abstract: Magnified and/or reduced areas of a display are easily determined by the shades of color and a pattern densities which correspond to the magnification or reduction ratio of areas of the display. The areas that have been magnified and/or reduced are presented by varying color intensity within areas reduced in size displayed with a deep hue in color to indicate that the area is compressed and a magnified area is displayed with a lighter color to indicate its expansion. Moreover, images of the display can be presented with a specification corresponding to each magnification or reduction ratio by linking the display with a movement of a pointing device, thus realizing a very easy-to-operate user interface.

Abstract: Video is processed based on the color content of a video frame. A frame-specific or sequence-specific color cube is created in order to efficiently use the available bandwidth, and to efficiently carry out conventional video operations. The color cube is a statistically tuned subset of the original color space.

Abstract: A conventional display system carried on a railroad train has the problem that it cannot distribute image signal to the cars of the train when image information output means mounted in a lead car breaks down. Accordingly, a display system to be carried on a railroad train according to the invention includes: first image information output means provided in a given car in a train of a plurality of connected cars, for outputting first image information; second image information output means provided in a given car of said train, for outputting second image information; and display means provided in a given car of said train, for switchably displaying said first image information transmitted from said first image information output means and said second image information transmitted from said second image information output means.

Abstract: A method and system of publishing datafile and metafile images over a network connection. A user can use a web page to transmit the name of a datafile to the server hosting the peak viewing program. The server then processes the information, launches Chromview to generate the metafiles, then uses a series of HTML pages to display the information in a .PNG image file of the datafile on the user's computer screen. This page would have the datafile image, as well as information about the datafile (as applicable), such as the list of available ions, and start/stop times. The user could select an ion, or a start/stop time, and the resulting picture for the datafile would be displayed on his screen. The user can enlarge chosen areas of chromatograms and fragmentograms by entering values in text boxes or by clicking on two opposite corners of the selected area. The user can use either remote (Internet) or local (intranet) means to access the datafiles.