Abstract: A semiconductor device capable of high speed operation with a substantially small interlayer capacitance is produced by steps of using an insulating film comprising an organic insulating film and an insulating film composed of an organometallic polymer material as an interlayer insulating film formed by coating, patterning the insulating film in a semi-thermosetting state, etching the organic insulating film as the lower layer by means of the organometallic polymer as a mask, using a plasma gas containing oxygen as the main component, and then conducting ultimate baking treatment of these insulating films.

Abstract: Predetermined additional information is superposed as a dot pattern on image information read by an image scanner, and the image information superposed with the additional information is modulated. The modulated information is demodulated and recorded on a recording medium to perform a series of operations, i.e., to simultaneously satisfy both pattern addition and modulation/demodulation.

Abstract: A color image processing system is provided which receives binary image data from an external device, which generates the binary image data, so as to form color images. This system has a first mode in which a receiving side receives the same binary image signal color plane by color plane so that a color process is performed. It also has a second mode in which a printer receives binary image data in a plane sequence, which data indicates color planes corresponding to the types of coloring materials used for a printing operation of the printer, and then, the printer performs binary printing in accordance with the binary image data. An indicating device for indicating the first or second mode selects the first or second mode with respect to the binary image data from the external unit.

Abstract: An image processing apparatus includes an input unit for inputting image data, a storage unit for storing a plurality of non-rectangular area data, a selection unit for selecting the non-rectangular area data stored in the storage unit, a control unit for reading out the non-rectangular area data selected by the selection unit from the storage unit in synchronism with input of the image data by the input unit, and a processing unit for processing the image data in accordance with the non-rectangular area data selected by the selection unit.

Abstract: Predetermined additional information is superposed as a dot pattern on image information read by an image scanner, and the image information superposed with the additional information is modulated. The modulated information is demodulated and recorded on a recording medium to perform a series of operations, i.e., to simultaneously satisfy both pattern addition and modulation/demodulation.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for processing images, which can discriminate a specific original image from other images with high accuracy. The apparatus includes a first judgment unit for judging whether image data includes data corresponding to image information that is difficult for human eyes to perceive, a second judgment unit for judging whether the image data includes data corresponding to line information arranged such that the line information overlaps image information that is difficult for human eyes to perceive, and a discrimination unit for discriminating whether or not the image data corresponds to a specific image, based on a judgment result of the first judgment unit and a judgment result of the second judgment unit. The method includes corresponding steps to perform these functions.

Abstract: Predetermined additional information is superposed as a dot pattern on image information read by an image scanner, and the image information superposed with the additional information is modulated. The modulated information is demodulated and recorded on a recording medium to perform a series of operations, i.e., to simultaneously satisfy both pattern addition and modulation/demodulation.

Abstract: An image processing apparatus capable of displaying a preview image which has close resemblance to an original image or an edited image automatically applies image processes, such as magnification/compression, rotation, and displacement, to the preview image on the basis of the size of an image and the size of a display screen. Image size information and a reference position mark are displayed after being synthesized. A preview image is thus displayed which may easily be checked by an operator.

Abstract: An image processor matches a hue of an output image with a hue of a preview image. The image processor generates preview image data to confirm on a display, an output color image generated by an image forming unit. The image processor incudes an input unit which inputs from the image forming unit density data representative of the output color image, the density data depending on the output characteristics of the image forming unit. A conversion unit converts the input density data into luminance data in a predetermined color space, and a color correction unit corrects color of the luminance data in accordance with the display characteristics and observation conditions of the display. The preview image data is generated dependent on the type of display and color temperature of the display.

Abstract: An image processing system includes an image processing apparatus having an encrypting circuit for reading an image of an original, converting the read image into an image signal, and encrypting the image signal by using data concerning encryption, a transmitting unit for transmitting the encrypted image signal to another image processing apparatus, and an image processing apparatus for receiving the encrypted, transmitted image signal and decrypting the signal by using the data concerning encryption.

Abstract: A plurality of apparatuses can execute an encrypting process on an image signal are connected. The encrypting processes which are executed in those apparatuses are independently performed, so that the connection of an improper apparatus is made impossible and, in this state, a more advanced signal process can be performed, thereby giving no disadvantage to the user. For this purpose, there is disclosed an image processing apparatus comprising a first encrypting circuit for encrypting the image data and supplying to a first apparatus and a second encrypting circuit for encrypting image data and supplying to a second apparatus different from the first apparatus, wherein the first and second encrypting means execute independently the encryption.

Abstract: An image processing apparatus includes a plurality of memories for storing input image data in units of lines, and a processing unit for controlling write and read access operations of the memories to perform mosaic processing of an input image.

Abstract: An image processing apparatus reads an image and synthesizes it with another, broadcast-standardized image signal supplied from outside the apparatus and stored in a memory provided in the apparatus.

Abstract: There is provided an image processing apparatus capable of providing preview display reflecting the result of editing operation and more faithful to the final image even in case an editing operation is conducted. The apparatus is provided with an input device for entering image data corresponding to an original image, an editing process unit for effecting an editing process on the image data entered by the input device, an image output device for forming an image based on the image data released from the editing process unit, a first preview image data output unit for releasing preview image data based on the image data entered by the input device, and second preview image data output unit for releasing preview image data based on the image data subjected to the editing process in the editing process unit.

Abstract: There is provided an image processing apparatus capable of providing preview display reflecting the result of editing operation and more faithful to the final image even in case an editing operation is conducted. The apparatus is provided with an input device for entering image data corresponding to an original image, an editing process unit for effecting an editing process on the image data entered by the input device, an image output device for forming an image based on the image data released from the editing process unit, a first preview image data output unit for releasing preview image data based on the image data entered by the input device, and second preview image data output unit for releasing preview image data based on the image data subjected to the editing process in the editing process unit.

Abstract: A color image processing apparatus that prevents counterfeiting by detecting specific originals with high precision. Although general banknotes have graphic patterns drawn on uniform density portions, the tonality percepted by human eye is the mixture of the tonality of a graphic portion and the tonality of a uniform density portion. In consideration of the mixed tonality sensed by human eye, the apparatus smoothes a read image signal to generate mixed tonality for judgment, thus improves judgment precision. The total judgment of existence/absence of specific original is made by performing m judgments on m (m>n) judging conditions using the tonality data of pre-registered n (n: positive integer) specific originals.

Abstract: An image reading apparatus comprises a reader for photo-electrically reading an image, a first reference member to be used for the measurement of irregularity of an output signal from the reader, a second reference member having density data indicating a density thereof recorded thereon, a correction unit for correcting irregularity of an image signal derived by reading an image of a document sheet by the reader based on a first reference signal derived by reading the first reference member by the reader, and a compensation unit for compensating the irregular correction operation by the correction unit based on a second reference signal derived by reading the second reference member by the reader and the density of the second reference member derived by reading the density data.

Abstract: An image processing apparatus reads an image and synthesizes it with another, broadcast standardized image signal supplied from outside the apparatus and stored in a memory provided in the apparatus.

Abstract: An image processing apparatus decrypts encrypted image data and synchronously outputs predetermined information with the decrypted image data such that the predetermined information is not visually recognizable on an image reproduced from the decrypted image data. The apparatus outputs the decrypted image data and the synchronously output predetermined information to an image forming unit.

Abstract: An image reading apparatus such as a color copying apparatus has a plurality of sensing CCD chips for converting an image of an object into an electrical signal, each sensing CCD chip having a plurality of sensing elements. The apparatus also has a circuit for converting the electrical signal into digital data. A first adjusting circuit is provided for conducting either an operation for obtaining level matching of the electrical signal converted by the sensing chips, or an operation for controlling the gain of the electrical signal converted by the sensing chips.