Abstract: An image processing system and method includes selecting a color desired by a user, extracting a partial image corresponding to the color desired by the user and selected from a bit-map image, converting the partial image into vector data, storing the vector data in a memory, and setting the converted vector data as vector data to be processed as desired by the user. The image processing system and method further includes calculating a palette color from the bit-map image, extracting a partial image corresponding to the palette color, converting the partial image into vector data per color object, storing the vector data in a memory, and setting, as vector data to be processed as desired by the user, vector data per object that is selected from the vector data stored in the memory based on the color selected from the calculated palette colors.

Abstract: An image processing system and method for copying an original document while maintaining the security of the document and for providing a high quality copy each time a copy is required. The system and method comprising inputting image information, generating output limitation information corresponding to the image information, storing the image information and corresponding output limitation information, reading a document containing the output limitation information, and outputting the stored image information in accordance with reading of the output limitation information.

Abstract: An image processing apparatus is controlled in accordance with the status of an interface and the contents of data. Specifically, so long as the number J of jobs, which are executed by the copier system at the same time, and the number N of channels, which are required by a target job during one cycle, are obtained, dynamic paper feeding timing Wd can be acquired from ideal paper feeding timing Ws, while taking delay time X into account. The preceding paper feeding is performed using paper feeding timing Wd. Further, based on predicted data, a check is performed to determine whether image transmission will be successful without a buffer memory being used. When it is determined that the buffer memory is not required for the image transmission, image data are received without the buffer memory being obtained. When it is determined that the buffer memory is required for the image transmission, an adequate buffer memory is acquired for the reception of image data.

Abstract: There is provided a service providing system that is capable of preventing personal information on a user who has used a service from being leaked to other users without spoiling the convenience for the user, and increasing the frequency with which the user uses the service. The service providing system includes a service providing apparatus that provides a service for the user, and a password issuing device that issues a password with an expiration date that is made to correspond to identification information held by the user in response to the payment of a fee by the user. The service providing apparatus includes a memory that stores setting data used for simplifying operations relating to the service provided for the user, and a CPU. The CPU authenticates the user according to the identification information on the user, the password issued to the user, and the expiration date thereof, and gives the authenticated user a permission to perform operations on the setting data stored in the memory.

Abstract: In order to efficiently utilize a bus system, when a new job occurs, the preferences assigned to jobs is determined in accordance with the volumes of the data remaining for unprocessed jobs, and the job that has been determined to have the highest preference is permitted to use the bus. In addition, when a new job occurs, for unprocessed jobs, job preferences are determined in accordance with a necessary channel count x necessary cycle count value, and a job that is determined to have the highest preference is permitted to use the bus. Furthermore, the nodes are managed so as to specify the order in which the bus can be obtained, and the node that used the bus the latest is permitted to use the bus.

Abstract: In order to efficiently utilize a bus system, when a new job occurs, the preferences assigned to jobs is determined in accordance with the volumes of the data remaining for unprocessed jobs, and the job that has been determined to have the highest preference is permitted to use the bus. In addition, when a new job occurs, for unprocessed jobs, job preferences are determined in accordance with a necessary channel count×necessary cycle count value, and a job that is determined to have the highest preference is permitted to use the bus. Furthermore, the nodes are managed so as to specify the order in which the bus can be obtained, and the node that used the bus the latest is permitted to use the bus.

Abstract: An image processing apparatus is controlled in accordance with the status of an interface and the contents of data. Specifically, so long as the number J of jobs, which are executed by the copier system at the same time, and the number N of channels, which are required by a target job during one cycle, are obtained, dynamic paper feeding timing Wd can be acquired from ideal paper feeding timing Ws, while taking delay time X into account. The preceding paper feeding is performed using paper feeding timing Wd.

Abstract: In order to efficiently utilize a bus system, when a new job occurs, the preferences assigned to jobs is determined in accordance with the volumes of the data remaining for unprocessed jobs, and the job that has been determined to have the highest preference is permitted to use the bus. In addition, when a new job occurs, for unprocessed jobs, job preferences are determined in accordance with a necessary channel count×necessary cycle count value, and a job that is determined to have the highest preference is permitted to use the bus. Furthermore, the nodes are managed so as to specify the order in which the bus can be obtained, and the node that used the bus the latest is permitted to use the bus.

Abstract: A lead frame used for a resin-sealed semiconductor device includes a die-mount portion on which a semiconductor chip rests; and a plurality of leads arranged along a common portion of the lead frame. The plurality of leads include at least one adjusting lead, and the adjusting lead has a length that is less than the others of the plurality of leads such that a tip of the adjusting lead is sufficiently proximate to an outer peripheral surface of a resin-seal body to prevent resin flash during a formation of the semiconductor device and to allow the adjusting lead to be removed after the resin-seal body is formed over a portion of the lead frame.

Abstract: To provide an image processor and an image processing method having enhanced speed of external output to a printer and the like, and a storage medium storing a control program therefor. A time Te(n, k) when each image output unit requires image data k is predicted, and a time Tn(k) when an image data controller stores the same image k in a HD on a temporary base and stores it again in a RAM completely is calculated, and if at least one of all the Te(n, k) are earlier than the Tn(k), then the image is outputted to each image output unit from the RAM, thereby enabling enhancement of the speed of the FCOT without use of the expensive RAM and HD.

Abstract: A lead frame used for a resin-sealed semiconductor device includes a die-mount portion on which a semiconductor chip rests; and a plurality of leads arranged along a common portion of the lead frame. The plurality of leads include at least one adjusting lead, and the adjusting lead has a length that is less than the others of the plurality of leads such that a tip of the adjusting lead is sufficiently proximate to an outer peripheral surface of a resin-seal body to prevent resin flash during a formation of the semiconductor device and to allow the adjusting lead to be removed after the resin-seal body is formed over a portion of the lead frame.

Abstract: An image processing apparatus includes a processing unit for processing an image signal into which an original document, after being exposed to light, is photoelectrically converted, a compression module for compressing image information processed through the processing unit, a memory for storing image data compressed by the compression module, a control unit for setting a diversity of image processing modes, and a predicting module for predicting an image compression rate used by the compression module. The predicting module predicts the image compression rate of an image after being processed according to the image processing mode set by the control unit.

Abstract: An operational control device of an image processing apparatus displays set color-balance settings on the corresponding keys with the corresponding figures and bar graphs. It also displays the title of a color-balance setting, as required. This facilitates the confirmation of set processing conditions in storing plural processing conditions for image processing, and also facilitates the selection of stored processing conditions to read. When a magnification is specified in the XY zoom mode, the key indicating that the mode has been specified is displayed. Pressing this key displays the XY zoom setting screen again. This facilitates the confirmation and change of set processing conditions.

Abstract: An original document reading apparatus includes a first control portion for performing a first control wherein documents are transported at a first document interval in the event that a detected occupying capacity is less than a detected unused capacity. The first control portion also performs a second control wherein documents are transported at a second document interval which is greater than the first document interval in the event that the detected occupying capacity exceeds the detected unused capacity. A second control portion continuously activates an exposure portion under the first control, and intermittently activates the exposure portion under the second control.

Abstract: An image processing apparatus includes a read unit for reading a document sheet to generate image data, a data compression unit for compressing the image data generated by the read unit, a prediction unit for predicting data amount after the compression for the image data to be compressed by the data compression unit and a control unit for controlling the reading of the document sheet by the read means in accordance with the prediction result by the prediction means.

Abstract: This invention relates to a die bonding method used for adhering the die of a semiconductor device to a die pad of lead frame. Adhesive paste is applied in spots on the surface of the die pad by means of plural nozzles arranged radially, pressing a die thereon to spread the adhesive paste widely, and adhere the die to the die pad by hardening the adhesive paste. When the plural nozzles are arranged radially in this manner, the adhesive paste applied in spots on the die pad surface is also radial. Accordingly, when the die pad is pressed on, the adhesive paste spreads widely along the back surface of the die while forcing out air, thereby preventing voids from staying inside the adhesive paste. As a result, the die adhesion strength is increased, and the thermal and electrical conductivity are improved.

Abstract: A mold for lead casting comprising a porous metal material which does not form an alloy with molten lead and which has a thermal conductivity of from 3-15 kcal/(m.multidot.hr.multidot..degree.C.) and having a percentage of pores having a radius larger than or equal to 40 microns being 7% or less of the total pore volume. The porous metal material has a permeability of at least 0.2 ml/sec.multidot.cm.sup.2 at a material thickness of 10 mm and ambient pressure of 0.02 kg/cm.sup.2. A casting mold enabling casting of a lead grid without using a lubricant due to the lubricity of the mold material itself is realized.