Patents by Inventor John A. Merecki

John A. Merecki has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Method for selecting an area of full resolution image detail for viewing during scanning
    Patent number: 6295388
    Abstract: A detail area of a low resolution preview scan is selected to determine the quality of a subsequent high resolution scan. A detail window containing high resolution image data corresponding to the selected detail area is displayed as soon as it becomes available during the high resolution scan. Based on the quality of the high resolution image data displayed within the detail window, the scanning operator can prematurely terminate the high resolution scan of the image prior to completion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 10, 1996
    Date of Patent: September 25, 2001
    Assignee: Agfa Corporation
    Inventors: Earle B. Stokes, John F. Omvik, John A. Merecki
  • Scanning system for scanning transmissive and reflective originals
    Patent number: 5673125
    Abstract: A scanning system comprising a cleaning apparatus for automatically cleaning originals prior to scanning and a dual mode scanner for scanning transmissive and reflective originals. The cleaning apparatus includes an ionizing dust remover and an electrically conductive brush assembly for sweeping dust and other foreign particles from the surfaces of the originals to be scanned.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 3, 1995
    Date of Patent: September 30, 1997
    Assignee: Agfa Division, Bayer Corporation
    Inventors: John A. Merecki, John F. Omvik