Abstract: A Raster Image Processing (RIP) module includes an object detection module configured to receive at least one input file, detect objects in the at least one input file and create at least one image comprising a predefined number of stripes along the edges of the detected objects, an edge processing module configured to receive the at least one image and process the at least one image by changing the gray level of each one of the objects' stripes according to an edge processing table; and a dithering module configured to receive the at least one processed image, dither the at least one processed image according to the at least one image's gray levels and output a printing ready file.

Abstract: A Raster Image Processing (RIP) module includes an object detection module configured to receive at least one input file, detect objects in the at least one input file and create at least one image comprising a predefined number of stripes along the edges of the detected objects, an edge processing module configured to receive the at least one image and process the at least one image by changing the gray level of each one of the objects' stripes according to an edge processing table; and a dithering module configured to receive the at least one processed image, dither the at least one processed image according to the at least one image's gray levels and output a printing ready file.

Abstract: There is provided a system for forming an optical screen, including a continuous wave or pulsed laser transmitter for transmitting a beam of radiation at a predetermined wavelength and forming a planar or curved surface to be traversed by a moving object, at least one receiver including an array of detectors for receiving reflected or scattered beam radiation from the object and directing it towards the detectors for producing a signal, and a detection logic receiving the signal and determining parameters selected from the group of spatial position, velocity and direction of propulsion of them moving object. A method for detecting a moving object is also provided.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to an optical terminator device suitable for terminating high energy optical signals. The device includes a heat sink cap having an internal surface. An optical absorbing layer is positioned on the internal surface of the heat sink cap. A scattering core having a fiber or waveguide connection is positioned within the heat sink cap such that a thermal barrier is maintained between the optical absorbing layer and the scattering core.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to an optical terminator device suitable for terminating high energy optical signals. The device includes a heat sink cap having an internal surface. An optical absorbing layer is positioned on the internal surface of the heat sink cap. A scattering core having a fiber or waveguide connection is positioned within the heat sink cap such that a thermal barrier is maintained between the optical absorbing layer and the scattering core.