Abstract: An apparatus for transferring media (2) to and from an information transfer device (1) consisting of a media supply tray (36) for holding the media (2) and a drive roller (8). The first idle roller (10) forms a first nip for moving the media (2) from the media supply tray (36) to the information transfer device (1). The drive motor (4) is connected to the drive roller (8) for rotating the drive roller (8). The deflector (44) is located between the first nip and the information transfer device (1). The second idle roller (18) forms a second nip with the drive roller (8) for moving the media (2) from the information transfer device (1) to an exit tray (34) when the deflector (44) is in a second position.

Abstract: An audio warning device is used in conjunction with a tape player for providing a warning tone when a tape has not been removed from the tape player after the tape player has ejected the tape. Provided is a tape player, a warning tone generator for generating a tone when activated, and an activation device positioned proximate the tape player and responsive to the ejection of a tape from the tape player for activating the warning tone generator when the tape is ejected from, but not removed from, the tape player.

Abstract: A parallax corrected image capture system and method for capturing images using such an apparatus. The system has a first camera and a second camera, at least one of which has a variable focus objective lens the focus of which can be adjusted by a first drive. A range finder supplies a distance signal indicating the distance from the capture system to an object in a scene to be captured while a parallax corrector adjusts the angle between an optical axis of the first camera and an optical axis of the second camera. A processor system controls the first drive and the parallax corrector in accordance with the range finder distance signal.

Abstract: A scanner mechanism having a multi-position lens assembly for capturing images resident on an original includes an electronic camera for capturing the images and providing an image signal therefrom and a base assembly having a camera housing which supports the camera for movement relative to an optical axis in order to define plural fields of view. A lifting cam is mounted for pivotal movement from the base assembly, pivoting at one end thereof in spaced relation to the camera and engaging the camera at the other thereof for movement relative to the base assembly to define the plural fields of view, the lifting cam further having a contour cam surface on one side thereof. A slide is movable in relation to the base assembly and supports at least two lens assemblies in spaced relation relative to the optical axis of the camera.

Abstract: A mug printing clamping device (20) is shown for transferring images to curved substrates such as the surfaces of a mug (10). The device employs a flexible band (28) which forms a cylindrical cavity lined with a pad (30). A decal (14) containing the image to be transferred is inserted between the pad (30) and the mug (10) and pressure is applied to the flexible band (28) by rotating cam (38) counter clockwise, which moves slidable post (58) in the direction of adjustable post (36). A ratchet gear (40) and pawl (42) lock cam (38) into position enabling mug printing clamping device (20) to accommodate a wide variety of mug sizes. The mug (10) and decal (14) are then heated, causing the sublimation dyes on the decal (14) to transfer the image on the decal (14) to the surface of the mug (10).

Abstract: A rental camera is to be used by a customer for picture-taking and is intended to be returned to a lender to unload exposed film and replace with fresh film. The rental camera comprises a camera body having an exterior-to-interior through-hole; and operable means supported within the camera body for movement between a first position for deterring unloading exposed film and replacing with fresh film and a second position for not deterring unloading exposed film and replacing with fresh film, and having an engageable portion accessible via the through-hole when the operable means is in the first position for an auxiliary key to engage to move the operable means to the second position when the auxiliary key is rotated.

Abstract: A magnetic reading and/or recording apparatus for reading and/or recording information from/on a magnetic information track on a photosensitive medium includes a magnetic reading and/or recording element connected to an edge follower having a variable tracking position. The edge follower tracks a longitudinal edge of a moving photosensitive medium by adjusting with the photosensitive medium responsive to any departures of the photosensitive medium from a defined path to effect a constant orientation of the magnetic reading and/or recording element with respect to the longitudinal edge of the photosensitive medium.