Abstract: An apparatus and a method for processing images, with which a specific original can be discriminated from others with a high accuracy. An image processing apparatus includes an input unit (210) for producing visible information and invisible information, a detecting unit for detecting a line image portion of an image represented by the visible information, and a discriminating unit (3) for discriminating an original having a predetermined pattern in accordance with the detection by the detecting unit and the visible information.

Abstract: An image processing system includes a plurality of image processing devices which are sequentially connected to transmit image data to each other. Each device includes a storing unit for storing image data, and any one of the devices which is not currently selected for transmission can concurrently be used as a copy machine.

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: A copying apparatus includes an input device for inputting image data, a processing circuit for performing mosaic processing of the input image data, and a reproduction circuit for reproducing an image based on the processed image data. The processing circuit divides the input image data into a plurality of block areas and paints each block area with a uniform color according to the image data in the area so that the resolution of the image data is lower than the resolution of the original image.

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.

Abstract: A plasma processing method for processing a thin film formed on a substrate or forming a thin film on a substrate within a vacuum vessel provides for supplying a gas into the vacuum vessel, producing a plasma in the vacuum vessel by applying a microwave to the gas, and creating a static magnetic field represented by magnetic lines of force parallel to the direction of propagation of the microwave in the vacuum vessel by a magnetic circuit. The field intensity of the static magnetic field is determined taking into consideration the frequency of the microwave so that the same is lower than the field intensity at which electron cyclotron resonance occurs.

Abstract: An image processing system has an external image processing apparatus and an image input/output apparatus. One of the apparatuses acts as a transmission-side apparatus and the other apparatus acts as a reception-side apparatus. The transmission-side apparatus transmits image data and includes a reception device for receiving an encryption instruction from an apparatus which receives image data, and an output device for encrypting the image data on the basis of the encryption instruction and outputting the encrypted data to the apparatus at a reception side. The reception-side apparatus receives image data and includes a transmitting device for transmitting the encryption instruction, and a decrypting device for decrypting the encrypted data on the basis of the encryption instruction.

Abstract: A method of and apparatus removes foreign particles in a vacuum or in a dry atmosphere before and in continuation to performing a dry process, such as a dry etching or a sputtering process. For this purpose, the foreign particles are separated from a substrate by subjecting the foreign particles to a force for separating the foreign particles from the substrate and a vibrating force for vibrating the foreign particles at the same time, and then the frequency of vibration is changed to match the resonant frequency of a vibration system formed by each of the foreign particles and the substrate, thereby applying a vibration energy to the foreign particles due to resonance. The separated foreign particles floating in a plasma are drawn to an electrode having a potential which is controlled such that a flowing-in of electrons is reduced, and the particles are discharged from the inside of the plasma.

Abstract: An image processing apparatus includes a synthesizing unit for synthesizing a color image and a binary image, a processing unit for performing multigradation processing of the color image and high-resolution processing of the binary image, and a control unit for controlling the processing unit to preferentially execute the high-resolution processing for an area where the color and binary images overlap each other.

Abstract: This invention provides an image processing apparatus provided with an outline extracting section for extracting an outline of an input image and a color converting section for converting the color of the outline extracted into a predetermined color. This apparatus is therefore capable of extracting the outline of an input image, applying color conversion to the outline extracted, and emphasizing a pattern such as a character, a graphic pattern or the like. The apparatus is further provided with a converting-color designating section for designating a converting color to be applied to the outline, a color detecting section for detecting a portion having a predetermined color in the input image, and a region designating section for designating a predetermined region in the input image. Accordingly, the outline alone can be independently processed so that an outlined character, a shaded character or the like can be formed.

Abstract: There is provided a color image processing apparatus in which, by making use of an image reading apparatus of a digital full-color copying apparatus, the designated color to be obtained after conversion is input and stored as component ratio of color-separated image data, and monochromatic image data proportional to the gradation levels, e.g., density, lightness, luminance and so forth are obtained from the color separated image data produced from the original image, the monochromatic image data thus obtained being converted into the color separation data corresponding to the component ratio of the designated color to be obtained after conversion, thereby making it possible to preserve the hue of the designated color and to effect color conversion to the designated color having gradation proportional to the gradation of the original image.

Abstract: A color image processing apparatus comprises a printer for printing an image corresponding to an original image scanned by an scanner. An image memory is provided into which signals from the color scanner respectively corresponding to plural colors are written and from which signals to be transmitted to the printer are read. The image memory is arranged such that a signal for a writing operation and a signal for a reading operation are substantially simultaneously input. A memory control unit addresses the image memory in either the writing operation or the reading operation. The memory control unit comprises a writing address counter, a reading address counter and a control means. The control means controls the writing address counter and the reading address counter such that image data is read from the image memory before the writing of the image data into the memory is completed.

Abstract: An image processing apparatus includes an input unit for inputting a color image signal, an extraction unit for extracting an outline portion from the color image signal, and an output unit for outputting the outline portion extracted by the extraction unit in multi-colors indicated by the color image signal.

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

Abstract: An image processing apparatus performs texture processing, wherein second image data is modulated in accordance with first image data, and a density of the output image is adjusted appropriately by adjusting a D.C. level or a A.C. level of the modulated second image data.

Abstract: An image processing apparatus includes a first indicator for indicating movement of an objective color image, a second indicator for indicating conversion of a specific color in the objective color image and a processor for moving the objective color image in accordance with the indication by the first indicator, and for performing the conversion of the specific color in the objective color image in accordance with the indication by the second indicator.

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.

Abstract: There are provided an image editing method and apparatus for designating a desired area of an original image and executing the image processing. The apparatus comprises: a point pen to designate a desired area of the original; a first designating device, to designate a processing mode for the image of the area designated by the point pen; an LCD to display the area designated by the point pen; a controller for displaying a plurality of areas designated by the point pen on the LCD and for designating the same processing mode for those areas at once by means of the designating device; and another designating device to designate the processing mode for the images for areas other than the areas designated by the point pen. The LCD graphically displays the areas designated by the point pen. The designating device designates the mode regarding a color. With the apparatus, a plurality of areas can be continuously designated every processing mode and the area and the processing mode can be smoothly designated.

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 for modulating a concentration of input image data, comprising: an inputting device to input image data; a RAM to store first image data input by the inputting device; a processing unit to execute a modulating process to at least one area such as a non-rectangular area in second image data input by the inputting device by using the first image data stored in the RAM; and a detector to detect a predetermined color of the second image data. The area is specified by the color detected by the detector. The inputting device includes a CCD for reading an original and generating RGB color component signals. With this apparatus, a texture process is executed to at least one non-rectangular area and the result can be output in a real-time manner.