Abstract: A method and apparatus for generating raster image information for displaying both images and border areas in a single display comprising selecting one of a predetermined number of density values available for the image display to represent the border areas and remapping the image densities to the remaining density values.

Abstract: A method for correcting image exposure and positional errors, arising from the components and geometry of a scanning system, wherein compensating electronic signals are generated to modulate the image data in order to correct said errors.

Abstract: The size of a digitally-stored image is modified as desired by expanding the source image data and adjusting the input to the output raster display device accordingly.

Abstract: The pixel clock of a system for receiving, sampling, and digitally storing the information contained in an analog sampled-data video signal is automatically synchronized and stabilized so that the received data is sampled by said system at or near the center of each successive received pixel period. A preset counter is employed to determine whether the receiving system clock is running at a predetermined number of pixel periods per horizontal sweep; any variation from the predetermined number is sensed and converted to a DC voltage level which is used to adjust the receiving system clock automatically to the correct number of periods per sweep. Synchronization of the receiving system clock is accomplished by triggering it with the sync pulse portions of the received video signal.

Abstract: A random pulse generator which includes a voltage-to-frequency converter coupled to a voltage source providing a random voltage sequence, produces a train of logic pulses that can be randomized in a multi-mode manner on either a pulse rate or period basis with control over the percent variability. The durations of the on-off portions of the pulse train are separately adjustable.

Abstract: An inspection system of the type having a rotating multifaceted mirror and a radiation collecting arrangement is characterized by a network in which the signal representative of the web being inspected is compensated for deviations superimposed on that signal due to variations in the reflectivity among the various mirror facets and normalized for variations in the optical efficiency of the radiation collecting arrangement.

Abstract: An apparatus for measuring the degree and direction of molecular orientation in film as it advances from a stretching zone. The apparatus includes a detection circuit which receives synchronous and sinusoidal reference and analytical signals based on a beam of rotating linearly polarized light.

Abstract: Presence and location of infrared radiation-absorbing or emitting gases in the atmosphere can be ascertained by means of an infrared imaging-analyzing means which views a given scene and receives infrared radiation therefrom. Analytic and reference beams are produced, the latter having reduced sensitivity to the gas of interest, and are converted to electric signals, which are processed in real time to provide a signal corresponding to their ratio. This ratio signal is further processed to generate an image, which can be displayed and viewed. This technique is particularly suitable for surveying large areas for seepage of methane or other hydrocarbon gases from underground gas and/or oil deposits.

Abstract: An automatically calibrated flying spot web inspection system adapted to detect transverse (or roll mark) defects and discriminate these defects from other defect types. Electronic circuit means responsive to a beam of radiation in either the reflection mode or the transmission mode detect and discriminate these defects from the other types.