Abstract: A digital preservation system (10) for accepting a digital data record as input, for providing a preview of the digital data record on a display screen (80), for writing the data record in human-readable form onto a preservation-quality medium (210), for storage of the medium (210), and for retrieval of the data record from the medium (210. The digital preservation system (10) preserves a data record in human-readable form, along with an associated metadata record, allowing the human-readable preserved data record to be readable in the distant future, independent of specific reading hardware. A preview function allows an operator to specify storage and retrieval characteristics for the data record.

Abstract: A compliant pressure roller (10) for creating uniform pressure at a nip (42) has a stationary inner core (12). A plurality of shoes (14) is pivotally mounted to the stationary inner core. Non-magnetic dividers (16) create a plurality of annular chambers (18) and one shoe occupies one of the chambers. A magneto-rheological fluid fills each of the chambers and a plurality of magnetic field generators (13) changes a magnetic field in each of the chambers. A thin, rotatable shell (24) surrounds the plurality of chambers, shoes, and stationary inner core.

Abstract: A compliant pressure roller (10) for creating uniform pressure at a nip (42) has a stationary inner core (12). A plurality of shoes (14) is pivotally mounted to the stationary inner core. Non-magnetic dividers (16) create a plurality of annular chambers (18) and one shoe occupies one of the chambers. A magneto-rheological fluid fills each of the chambers and a plurality of magnetic field generators (13) changes a magnetic field in each of the chambers. A thin, rotatable shell (24) surrounds the plurality of chambers, shoes, and stationary inner core.

Abstract: A method for forming a pixel (20) having a predetermined density onto a sensitized recording medium moving in a length direction energizes a pixel exposure source (14) to begin exposure at the leading edge (34) of a pixel (20) and for a first predetermined time interval. The pixel exposure source (14) is de-energized for a period depending on the predetermined density and on media transport speed, then re-energized at the termination of the period. The pixel exposure source (14) is then de-energized at the end of a second predetermined time interval to terminate exposure at the trailing edge (36) of the pixel (20), whereby spatial dimensions of each pixel (20) are maintained at variable transport speed or density of pixel (20).

Abstract: A system for analyzing radiological images using three-dimensional (3D) stereo pairs comprises capturing 3D image data; storing the 3D image data; segmenting the 3D image data; creating a model from the segmented 3D image data; creating a first 3D volumetric monocular-view image for the current model position; rotating the model a prescribed amount and creating a second 3D volumetric monocular-view image for the rotated position; creating the 3D stereo pair using the first and second 3D volumetric monocular-view images; and viewing the 3D stereo pair on a 3D stereo viewer.

Abstract: A dressing for wounds (10) contains a useful material (40), such as dye or biocide, trapped within or behind a gelatin barrier (36). On application to a wound, metalloproteinases naturally present in the wound diffuse into the dressing and degrade the gelatin, releasing the trapped material. The released material serves various useful purposes, such as indicating the status of the wound or improving wound healing.

Abstract: A method for forming a pixel (20) having a predetermined density onto a sensitized recording medium moving in a length direction energizes a pixel exposure source (14) to begin exposure at the leading edge (34) of a pixel (20) and for a first predetermined time interval. The pixel exposure source (14) is de-energized for a period depending on the predetermined density and on media transport speed, then re-energized at the termination of the period. The pixel exposure source (14) is then de-energized at the end of a second predetermined time interval to terminate exposure at the trailing edge (36) of the pixel (20), whereby spatial dimensions of each pixel (20) are maintained at variable transport speed or density of pixel (20).

Abstract: A system for monitoring ingestion of medicine (21) comprises forming a digestible radio frequency identification (RFID) tag (10). The RFID tag is attached to the medicine. The RFID tag and medicine are ingested. A signal from the RFID tag is monitored.

Abstract: A remote diagnostic device for medical testing includes a kit dispenser (315), a sampling device (85) contained in the kit (59), a receiving web (62) for receiving a sample (64) after use by a user (305), a processor for developing the latent image, a scanner (195) for detecting a developed image, and a microprocessor (205) for analyzing the scanned image for pathogens. The receiving web forms a latent image of any pathogens present in the sample.

Abstract: A system (10) for viewing location marker data on a display (14) located in a vehicle (16) has a transponder (20) located on a structure (18) and a transmitter (22) located on the vehicle, which transmits a first signal (24). The transponder receives the first signal and transmits a second signal (26) with a first identification tag. A receiver (28) in the vehicle receives the second signal. A microprocessor (30) in the vehicle interprets the first identification tag and displays location marker data corresponding to the first identification tag on the display.

Abstract: An imaging camera apparatus (20) for capturing images electronically and providing output data for four separate color channels, red, green, blue, and a fourth saturated primary color, expanding the color gamut over conventional three color channel cameras. An image acquisition unit (120) directs input light to one, two, or four photosensors (30) for obtaining four-color image data.

Abstract: An apparatus (10) for detection of multiple documents (42) in a document transport system comprises a first transmitter (13) emitting a first signal at a first interval through a document feed path (40). A first sensor (14) detects the first signal from the first transmitter (13). A second transmitter (15) emits a second signal at a second interval through the document feed path (40). A second sensor (16) detects the second signal from the second transmitter (15).

Abstract: An apparatus for creating stickers uses microencapsulated material (14) which comprises a printhead (32) for image-wise exposing of the microencapsulated material in a pattern which leaves unexposed an outline of sticker characters (60, 62). A roller ruptures (58) unexposed microcapsules and a chemical in the ruptured microcapsules weakens material outlining the sticker characters (60, 62).

Abstract: An apparatus for creating stencils uses microencapsulated material (14) which comprises a printhead (32) for image-wise exposing of the microencapsulated material in a pattern which leaves unexposed an outline of stencil characters (60, 62). A roller ruptures (58) unexposed microcapsules and a chemical in the ruptured microcapsules weakens material outlining the stencil characters (60, 62).

Abstract: A method for forming a pixel (20) having a predetermined density onto a sensitized recording medium moving in a length direction energizes a pixel exposure source (14) to begin exposure at the leading edge (34) of a pixel (20) and for a first predetermined time interval. The pixel exposure source (14) is de-energized for a period depending on the predetermined density and on media transport speed, then re-energized at the termination of the period. The pixel exposure source (14) is then de-energized at the end of a second predetermined time interval to terminate exposure at the trailing edge (36) of the pixel (20), whereby spatial dimensions of each pixel (20) are maintained at variable transport speed or density of pixel (20).

Abstract: A compliant pressure roller (10) for creating uniform pressure at a nip (42) has a stationary inner core (12). A plurality of shoes (14) is pivotally mounted to the stationary inner core. Non-magnetic dividers (16) create a plurality of annular chambers (18) and one shoe occupies one of the chambers. A magneto-rheological fluid fills each of the chambers and a plurality of magnetic field generators (13) changes a magnetic field in each of the chambers. A thin, rotatable shell (24) surrounds the plurality of chambers, shoes, and stationary inner core.

Abstract: A chronological age altering lenticular image is comprised of a first photograph (62) of an individual at a first age (64). A second photograph (66) of the individual at a second age (68) and a third photograph (70) of the individual at a third age (72) are included in the composite which comprise the lenticular image. The first, second, and third photographs show the individual at progressively older stages in the individuals life. In another embodiment the first, second, and third photographs show the individual at progressively younger stages in that individuals life.

Abstract: An apparatus for detection of multiple documents (10) in a document transport system comprises a transmitter (15), located on a first side of a document feed path (40), and emits a signal through the document feed path. A reflector (52), located on a second side of said document feed path, reflects the signal through the document feed path. A first sensor detects the signal from the transmitter. A second sensor detects the signal from the transmitter.

Abstract: The invention is a method for printing an image (10) from a halftone binary bitmap (12) having pixels (14a-14g) comprising the steps of: creating a feature location identification filter (16) for a halftone binary bitmap image; using the feature location identification filter to map pixel identifications (18a-18g); assigning a location specific exposure (20a-20g) to the mapped pixel identifications; and exposing media using the location specific exposures to create an image (10) on a printer (24).

Abstract: A preselected lenticular image is created by capturing a first digital image on a plurality of first charged coupled device (CCD) sensor columns (21, 31). A second digital image is created on a plurality of second CCD sensor columns (22, 32). The first and second digital images are stored in an interleaved fashion and previewed on a lenticular screen (112) attached to a camera (10).