Abstract: This invention provides a data storage output apparatus that includes an input component, plural output components, a storage component and a conversion component. The input component inputs data. The plural output components output data in different respective data formats. The storage component stores data in an intermediate format, which can be converted to data formats required by the respective plural output components. The conversion component converts the data stored in the storage component to a data format corresponding to the output component and outputs the data to the output component.

Abstract: The reproduction of a copy inhibit image and the abuse of data through a network are to be prevented without sacrificing various page editing functions. An image read unit scans an original placed on an original carrying table and thereby generates RGB color image signals of multi-value. An image processing unit performs various image processing and, upon detection of a copy inhibit original, performs image working for preventing faithful reproduction of the copy inhibit original. An image storing unit temporarily stores page by page original images provided from the image processing unit. If a copy inhibit image is contained in the original images, the image working is performed by the image processing unit to prevent faithful reproduction and the images after the image working are stored in the image storing unit. An image output unit performs a printing operation in accordance with image data outputted from the image processing unit.

Abstract: A color copying apparatus is capable of making copies without performing a prescan. Input image data of RGB format read from an image input unit is written in an image memory through the shading/gap correction unit and an input &ggr; correction unit. This input image data is supplied to a detection unit through a first color space conversion unit to distinguish color from monochrome in the input image data, and to detect the base color level and the like. Next, on the basis of these detection results, states of a second color space conversion unit, a selector, a frame-erase/base color removal unit and the like are set. Thus, the input image data is read out again from the image memory, and is supplied to an image output unit through the first color space conversion unit to an output &ggr; correction unit.

Abstract: A multi-color marker editing system for editing a color image by reading a designated marker. The multi-color marker editing system includes an image reading unit for reading color image data, a color-coordinate converting unit for converting the read image data into color data in a color coordinate system defined by optical density, hue and saturation, a color detecting unit for detecting a designated marker color from the read color image data, an image density converting unit for converting a density of the detected marker color image data, and a marker editing unit for making a marker color editing for each color to the density-converted marker color image data.

Abstract: A image edit apparatus in which area data of 16-bit width have been stored at the memory locations of the corresponding addresses of the respective memory planes of a plane memory 403. The operation of reading area data therefrom by a pseudo sync signal starts before a line sync signal becomes active. A density-conversion/area generating circuit 405 converts the data format from the plane type to the pixel type, so that area commands are generated. Then, the circuit 405 reads an edit command out of a logic RAM, using the area command as address, and outputs the command. By reading the area data earlier and processing that data, a delay in the density-conversion/area generating circuit can be absorbed, so that the output edit command is synchronized with the image data.

Abstract: An area control system for an image processing apparatus including a input unit 1 for inputting image signals, a area control unit 2 for generating control signals according to a specified area, document type and processing mode, and a processing unit 3 having a plurality of processing blocks 3-1, 3-2, . . . for processing image signals by setting parameters in the processing blocks 3-1, 3-2, . . . , comprises a decode unit 4 for generating signals to switch the parameters in the processing blocks 3-1, 3-2, . . . of the processing unit 3 by control signals for each area generated by the area control unit 2. The decode unit distributes the control signals from the area control unit to the processing blocks, through the decode unit 4. With such an arrangement, when the area control unit 2 merely outputs the document type and a processing mode for each area, such as an input mode and an output mode, the decode unit 4 automatically generates control signals for the processing blocks 3-1, 3-2, . . .

Abstract: A texture image processing system for image processing apparatus comprises, first calculator for calculating a maximum value and a minimum value of texture image data; second calculator for calculating an average value and a gain value with employment of said maximum value and minimum value; and synthesizing processor for synthesizing texture image data by image picture data, this synthesizing processor synthesizing the texture image data with the image picture data by multiplying a difference between the texture image data and the average value by the gain value. Also, synthesizing processor synthesizes the texture image data with chromaticity information of the image picture data, or chromaticity information of the image picture data with predetermined chromaticity information, chromaticity information of the texture image data.

Abstract: A color image editing apparatus capable of improving color detecting accuracy, color-converting a chromatic color into a neutral (achromatic) color and vice verse and performing a hue conversion, while maintaining gradation. The color image editing apparatus in which image signals read out by an image reading unit are converted to density, hue and chroma signals by color display coordinate system convertor to perform a color image editing operation inlcudes a detector for detecting whether or not density, hue and chroma of a detected color image is within predetermined density, hue and chroma ranges, respectively. It is judged by a judging unit whether or not a color of the detected color image is of a predetermined color in responses to an output of the detector, and a color changing unit means converts the density, hue and chroma independently in response to the judgement result of the judging unit.

Abstract: An image processing system assigns weight factors to two respective image signals of the equivalent color space so that the two image signals are combined according to the respective weight factors. For example, two weight factors having a sum of unity are assigned to the respective image signals. Alternatively, two weight factors are assigned independently.

Abstract: A marker dot detecting device for a color image recording apparatus such as a color copying machine, color facsimile, or color printer. The marker dot detecting device includes a marker dot detecting unit for detecting a marker dot by detecting a plane size of binary image data having a preset marker color. Further, the marker dot detecting unit includes a template mask unit having a first template mask in a predetermined first size and a second template mask in a predetermined second size larger than the first size, the second template mask including the first template mask. The template mask unit outputs a marker dot detecting signal when a detected size of the marker dot is larger than that of the first template mask and smaller than that of the second template mask.

Abstract: A matrix unit receives a luminance signal L* for a uniform color space and two color difference signals a* and b*. Then, when a control signal has given instructions for a mono-color editing operation, the matrix means outputs only the luminance signal L* out of the picture image data fed into it, and, when a control signal is given otherwise, the matrix means generates and outputs toner color signals for the colors Y, M, C, and K. A multiplying unit multiplies with a prescribed coefficient the picture image data which are output from the matrix unit, and the multiplying unit multiplies the picture image data with a coefficient for permitting the toner signal output from the matrix unit to pass through in case the control signal has not given any instructions for any mono-color editing operation, and multiplies the input luminance signal L* with four coefficients corresponding to the color as instructed by the control signal and generate four toner color signals for Y, M, C, and K.

Abstract: A color image recording device for use in a color copying machine, a color facsimile, a color printer and the like, which has a function to perform color edit processings including a color conversion processing, a coloring processing and the like.editing with ease and with high accuracy. Data B, G, and R output from an image read unit are converted to data L*, a*, and b* respectively by first color signal conversion unit and further the data a* and b* are then converted to data H and C by third color signal conversion unit. Image data V, H and C are color edited by image edit block and the output thereof H and C are converted to a* and b* respectively by fourth color signal conversion unit. The outputs of the first color signal conversion unit are also input to delay unit, are delayed by a time equal to a processing time in image edit unit by the delay unit, and are then input to selector unit. The selector unit, in accordance with a switching control signal S.sub.

Abstract: An image processing system for use with a color copier and other image recording apparatus. The system performs operations that comprise filling closed areas of interest with designated solid colors without uncolored holes.

Abstract: The invention relates to a pulsation controller in the intake/exhaust systems of internal combustion engines inclusive of two-cycle gasoline engines, four-cycle engines and rotary piston engines, and includes a device for detecting by means of a sensor pulsation in the intake/exhaust pipes connected to a cylinder, and a control means for allowing the desired pressure wave in the pulsation to coincide with the given position of the intake/exhaust system by the detection result obtained by this sensor. The phase of a standing wave in the intake/exhaust system of the engine is detected to control the impedance or the timing for opening and closing valves or ports in the intake/exhaust system and, hence, the phase of a standing wave in the intake/exhaust system, thereby improving the intake/exhaust efficiency for more efficient operation.

Abstract: A control valve driving device wherein a control valve is provided in an intake or an exhaust system of an internal combustion engine and means for driving this control valve in response to an operating condition of said internal combustion engine is provided. An opening angle of the control valve is operable to be changed to permit an intake or an exhaust characteristic to be changed. The control valve driving device is characterized in that the control valve can be driven only when a pressure in an intake or an exhaust pipe is at an acceptably low level.

Abstract: An exhaust timing controller for controlling an exhaust timing member in a two cycle engine including a control circuit for generating a control signal which actuates a mechanism for moving the exhaust timing member. The control circuit controls the member such that the member is drivable in a range from a fully open position to a fully closed position responsive to certain engine conditions including engine speed and rate of change of engine speed. A self cleaning cycle is provided which drives the exhaust timing member first to one position limit and then to the other.

Abstract: A system incorporating a pivotally mounted control valve to selectively close the upper portion of an exhaust port in a two-cycle engine including a motor coupled with the valve for driving same. A speed determination means is provided to determine the engine speed relative to a specified value. A drive means rotates the motor in either direction based on the sensing by the speed determination means. A drive current control means detects the magnitude of change of the engine speed and increases or decreases the current supplied to the motor to increase or decrease the speed of change of the control valve.

Abstract: A two-cycle engine includes a port timing control device for varying a timing of the opening of an exhaust port by a piston. The port timing control means includes a first valve mounted within an exhaust passage adjacent to an upper end of the exhaust port and having a port timing control surface, a second valve mounted on a cylinder block between a cylinder head and the first valve and having a closure surface, and an urging member acting on the second valve to always urge it against the first valve. The first valve is operable to be angularly moved about an axis generally perpendicular to the axis of a cylinder into and out of an extended position where the control surface is disposed slightly below the upper end of the exhaust port to close a part of the exhaust port. The second valve is movable along a generally straight path into and out of an extended position where the closure surface closes that portion of the exhaust port lying between the upper end of the exhaust port and the first valve.

Abstract: An ultrasonic air flowmeter for an internal combustion engine of a motor vehicle includes at least two ultrasonic transmitter-receivers. One of the ultrasonic transmitter-receivers generates ultrasonic waves toward an upstream of an air flow so that a radiation direction of the ultrasonic waves obliquely intersects a direction of the air flow. On the other hand, the other ultrasonic transmitter-receiver generates ultrasonic waves toward a downstream of the air flow in the same manner. A difference in phase between outputs of the receivers is detected to obtain a rate of the air flow.