Abstract: A method for converting a document into a full-page image using a graphical device interface (GDI) of an operating system is disclosed. The GDI provides objects of the document and coordinates of the objects in the document. The document is divided into a plurality of blocks. An address array having a plurality of address units is established to record the coordinates of the objects. Each of the address units corresponds to one of the blocks and is used to record positions of the objects in the block. The positions recorded in the address units are updated according to the coordinates of the objects provided by the GDI. A corresponding image piece for each block is generated according to the updated positions recorded in the corresponding address unit. All of the image pieces are merged into the full-page image.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for a gaming promotional printer for use within a cashless enabled gaming machine are disclosed. A gaming promotional printer includes a coupon database describing a stack of coupons that are specified using a template based couponing printer language. A coupon is selected for creation and issued to the player based on a matrix of event-based triggers involving factors or parameters known to the gaming promotional printer directly or supplied by master promotional controller. Triggers may include the time of day, the date or amount of a cash-out voucher to be issued to a player, the duration of play on a gaming machine, a player classification, the amount of money or credits added to a game, or a random frequency of coupon issuance having satisfied any or all of the aforementioned factors.

Abstract: In an image forming apparatus, a control section performs a control to compress/decompress at least one of first image data and second image data by one of a first compression/decompression method and a second compression/decompression method on the basis of the determination of the kind of an original, and to perform one of a first printing operation and a second printing operation.

Abstract: A printer with a multi-segment printhead has multiple engine/controllers (10) configured to be coupled with other engine/controllers to drive the printhead (33). The controllers each have an interface (27) at which to receive compressed page data. Image decoders (28, 88) decode compressed image planes image decoders to perform an expansion, in pipeline fashion, for the received compressed page data. A half-toner/compositer (29) composites respective strips of the decoded image planes and sends output to a printhead interface (32). A printhead interface (32) interfaces with the printhead. A synchronization signal generator (89,90) may output a synchronization signal that is used to synchronize print engine/controllers. One printhead interface (32) preferably acts as master generating the synchronization signal to synchronize all the print engine/controllers to drive the printhead at any one or more of higher speed, higher input resolution, higher outlet resolution or wider format.

Abstract: A printer with synchronized engine/controllers is disclosed. The printer has a multi-segment printhead. Each engine/controller (10) configured to be coupled with others to drive the printhead (33). Each engine/controller (10) has an interface (27) at which to receive compressed page data. Image decoders (28, 88) decode compressed image planes image decoders to perform an expansion, in pipeline fashion, for the received compressed page data. A half-toner/compositor (29) composites respective strips of the decoded image planes and sends output to a printhead interface (32). A printhead interface (32) interfaces with the printhead. A synchronization signal generator (89, 90) may output a synchronization signal that is used to synchronize print engine/controllers.

Abstract: A print engine/controller (10) configured to be coupled with others to drive an ink drop printhead (33). It has an interface (27) at which to receive compressed page data. Image decoders (28, 88) decode compressed image planes in the received compressed page data. A half-toner/compositer (29) a half-toner/compositer composites respective strips of the decoded image planes by halftoning a contone layer to a bi-level version and compositing a spot1 bi-level layer over an appropriate halftoned contone layer. A printhead interface (32) interfaces with the printhead. A synchronization signal generator (89,90) outputs a synchronization signal that is used to synchronize print engine/controllers. In some embodiments, one printhead interface (32) acts as master generating the synchronization signal to synchronize all the print engine/controllers to drive the printhead at any one or more of higher speed, higher input resolution, higher outlet resolution or wider format.

Abstract: A print engine/controller (10) configured to be coupled with others to drive an ink drop printhead (33). It has an interface (27) at which to receive compressed page data. Image decoders (28, 88) decode compressed image planes image decoders to perform an expansion, in pipeline fashion, for the received compressed page data. A half-toner/compositer (29) composites respective strips of the decoded image planes and sends output to a printhead interface (32). A printhead interface (32) interfaces with the printhead. A synchronization signal generator (89, 90) may output a synchronization signal that is used to synchronize print engine/controllers. One printhead interface (32) preferably acts as master generating the synchronization signal to synchronize all the print engine/controllers to drive the printhead at any one or more of higher speed, higher input resolution, higher outlet resolution or wider format.

Abstract: A print engine/controller chip (10) is configurable to be coupled with other like devices to drive a printhead (33). The print engine/controller chip has an interface (27) for receiving compressed page data. Image decoders (28, 88) decode compressed image planes image decoders to perform an expansion, in pipeline fashion, for the received compressed page data. A half-toner/compositer (29) composites respective strips of the decoded image planes and sends output to a printhead interface (32). A printhead interface (32) interfaces with the printhead. A synchronization signal generator (89,90) may output a synchronization signal that is used to synchronize print engine/controllers. One printhead interface (32) preferably acts as master generating the synchronization signal to synchronize all the print engine/controllers to drive the printhead at any one or more of higher speed, higher input resolution, higher outlet resolution or wider format.

Abstract: An image correction processing apparatus for correcting a pixel value of each pixel constituting image data obtained from an original image affected by the peripheral light-off is disclosed. The apparatus includes a pixel coordinate transforming unit for converting a distance between each pixel of a group of pixels which have an equal amount of peripheral light amount reduction and which are located on a common contour line of an oval about a predetermined reference pixel located at the center thereof and said predetermined reference pixel into a radius of a true circle having a diameter corresponding to the major axis of the oval; a cos4 calculating unit for obtaining, for each pixel, an angle value thereof in proportion to the radius obtained by the conversion and then obtaining a cos4 value of the angle value; and a correction calculating unit for multiplying an inverse of said cos4 value obtained for each pixel by a pixel value of this pixel, thereby to obtain a corrected pixel value for the pixel.

Abstract: To provide a facsimile machine which can reduce a period of time from the start of an original document scanning process until an end of a transmission of the electronic mailing of image data, by carrying out an electronic mail transmission process in parallel with an original document scanning process (parallel process). Approximately in parallel with the scanning of a first page P1 of the original documents, a second page P2 of the original documents, and a third page P3 of the original documents, corresponding image data P1D, P2D and P3D are generated, and further in parallel, packets as electronic mail data D1 through D9 are generated. When the generation of the electronic mail data D1 is completed, the electronic mail transmission data MD1 is transmitted, and then, the electronic mail transmission data MD2 through MD9 are transmitted serially according to each of the corresponding electronic mail data D2 through D9.

Abstract: An image data creating method and apparatus capable of preventing quality degradation of the image created by combining a plurality of image portions sharing a common region. The light reflected at the linear region on the original upon the irradiation of light from the linear light source is detected by the linear detecting means with the original being moved in the sub-scanning Y direction with respect to two linear sensors having a plurality of light receiving sections disposed linearly in the main scanning X direction such that light receiving sections located on the end portions of the respective linear sensors detect light emitted from the same position on the original in duplicate, and the image data detected either of the light receiving sections located on the end portions of the respective linear sensors are adopted as the image data representing the position on the original.

Abstract: A scanner including first and second light monitor elements and a light redirection system operable in a first mode to focus light reflected from a scanned object and the first light monitor element onto a sensor and operable in a second mode to focus light reflected from the object and the second light monitor element onto the sensor. The light monitor elements are arranged such that the first light monitor element will not interfere with scans in the second mode, which may be a high resolution scan mode, and the second light monitor element will not interfere with scans in the first mode, which may be a normal resolution scan mode.

Abstract: A scanner includes a casing defining an interior space in which an optic module movable in a longitudinal direction by means of a first transmission system is mounted. A carrier is arranged inside the casing below the optic module and is selectively movable out of the casing by means of a second transmission system. A tray supports an array of cells arranged in rows and columns for each receiving and retaining a biological sample to be scanned. The tray is movably mounted on the carrier and movable with respect to the carrier in a transverse direction by a third transmission system. The optic module is movable with respect to the sample cells in a line-by-line manner in the longitudinal direction, the tray being movable with respect to the optic module in a line-by-line manner in the transverse direction for covering a two-dimensional area in which the article is located.

Abstract: A method of electronic processing of an imagewise exposed dispersed particle photoconductive material imaging element employing pulsed radiation and radio frequency photoconductivity apparatus having a sample capacitor with a gap is described, comprising the steps of: a) placing the imagewise exposed photoconductive material imaging element in an electromagnetic field adjacent the sample capacitor; b) scanning the element through the gap in the sample capacitor with a pulsed, focused beam of radiation; c) directly measuring the photoelectron response of the element and recording the resulting signals from the radio frequency photoconductivity apparatus; and d) advancing the element past the capacitor and repeating steps b) and c); wherein the photoconductive material imaging element comprises photoconductive particles which contain deep electron trapping agents which in an unfilled state effectively decrease the photoconductivity of the photoconductor particles, and wherein imagewise exposure of the photocond

Abstract: A display and scanning assembly is disclosed wherein light reflected from or transmitted through an image being scanned is transmitted to an optical sensor through an optical shutter assembly via a light guide assembly. The optical shutter assembly is made substantially opaque except for one or more selected optical shutter elements that are made substantially transparent or opened. Light is then reflected from or transmitted through the medium containing the image to be scanned through substantially transparent shutter element or elements and transmitted to the optical sensor via a light guide assembly. The image may then be scanned by advancing selection of shutter element or elements that are opened across the medium.

Abstract: The present invention enables helical scanning of an image and results in a rectangular image, centered on the imaging media with its boundaries parallel to the media edges and/or to the gripper line.

Abstract: An image reader of the present invention can be switched between a flatbed mode for obtaining a image light by directing an illuminating light with an object to be read kept still at a predetermined position of a transparent glass while moving an illuminating unit along the transparent glass when the object to be read includes a color image, and a sheet-through mode for obtaining an image light by directing an illuminating light to the object to be read being conveyed through a reading window when the object to be read includes only a monochrome image.

Abstract: A flat bed scanner includes a housing inside which an optic detection system including a charge coupling device is mounted. A light-transmitting platform is positioned above the housing and has a top face for supporting a document to be scanned. A light source is mounted to the housing for projecting a light beam toward the platform whereby the light beam transmits through the platform and is reflected by the document into the housing to be detected by the charge coupling device of the optic detection system. The optic detection system receives the reflected light beam and converts the light beam into a corresponding electrical signal. The light source includes an elongate light guide having opposite ends connected by a side surface. At least one light emitting diode is mounted to one of the ends and emits a light into the light guide whereby the light is guided to project through the side surface of the light guide toward the platform.

Abstract: The present invention provides a production process of, duplication plate material for duplication of, and medium provided with an optically diffractive structure such as a hologram and diffraction grating having excellent optically diffractive effect, wherein the optically diffractive structure has a surface configuration having plural corrugation-like convexo-concave shapes, and the convexo-concave shapes of the final medium is formed by using a duplication plate material. The convexo-concave shapes of the duplication plate material have a cross-sectional surface which is crosswise to the peaks of the convexo-concave shapes, and a salient section defined by a salient line and a middle line has a smaller area than that of an adjacent reentrant section defined by a reentrant line and the middle line. Herein, the middle line is drawn by connecting midpoints of the height of the convexo-concave shapes.

Abstract: A scanner with an adjustable opening for receiving light at least includes a chassis with two grooves and an adjustable grating board. The grooves are positioned at two ends of a first surface on the chassis. A long, narrow opening is built into the first surface so that the light reflected by the document can enter the chassis. The grating board positioned on the built-in opening includes a grating opening and at least two engaging bars. The grooves are positioned and shaped according to shape of the engaging bars so that the grooves can engage with the engaging bars. The grating board can be moved horizontally as the engaging bars slide along the grooves. The grating board is fixed in a precise position and calibrated to reduce unwanted light from entering the chassis.

Abstract: A system is disclosed for selecting and evaluating a plurality of optical scanning components assembled together in a virtual system. The system provides a selection screen displaying a plurality of optical scanning components which may be virtually assembled into a one, two or three-dimensional optical scanning system by computer modeling. The computer model provides a user interactive program to simulate the operation of the scanning system utilizing the components selected by the user. The simulation output includes frames for displaying data derived by the model and an animated representation of the operating scanning system including displaying a beam being scanned by the scanning system.

Abstract: A scanning microscope, having a detector, arranged in a detection beam path, for receiving detection light proceeding from a sample, has between the sample and the detector an optical shutter means with which the detection beam path can be blocked. A control means for controlling the shutter means is provided. The detection light beam path can be blocked automatically outside the scanning operation and in the event of an excessive detection light power level.

Abstract: To provide a multibeam scanning optical device and an image forming apparatus using the same which can attain both of a large adjustment range and high adjustment accuracy using a plurality of adjusting units having sensitivities different from each other.

Abstract: A reference structure tomography device is provided which includes a reference structure configured to intercept and modulate energy in the form of waves or otherwise propagating from a source to a sensor, along longitudinal and traverse directions. The reference structure modulates or otherwise conditions the propagating wave to simplify an inversion process on the data set created by the interaction between the wave and the sensors. The reference structure can modulate a wave through multiple types of interactions with the wave including obscuring, defracting, defusing, scattering, and otherwise altering any characteristic of a portion of the wave. By selecting a reference structure that is compatible with the sensors, the number of measurements needed to resolve the source through the source wave is reduced. The reference structure can also increase the resolution of an imaging system.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an optical modulator array that uses stepped-well continuously tunable quantum well infrared modulators in order to accomplish electronic beam modulating. The present invention involves a coherent optical beam modulating device to steer an optical beam comprising: an optical modulator array, where said optical modulator array includes a stepped quantum well doped with electrons, wherein the modulator array affects operates as at least one of a phase modulator and a light intensity modulator base upon a voltage bias applied across the modulator array. The continuous tunable quantum well modulator includes asymmetry of the unit cell that allows transitions from the ground state to the second excited state that are normally forbidden in symmetrical quantum well infrared photodetectors.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an optical modulator allowing appropriate interaction between signal electrodes and an optical waveguide, only by matching phases at input ends of the signal electrodes. The optical modulator includes an optical waveguide with its center part branched into two at two Y-branch waveguides, forming first and second waveguide arms, a first signal electrode transmitting a first electric signal interacting with first light propagating through the first waveguide arm in a predetermined manner, a second signal electrode transmitting a second electric signal interacting with second light propagating through the second waveguide arm in a predetermined manner, and earthed electrodes, and can match the interacting timing between the first electric signal and the first light to the interacting timing between the second electric signal and the second light, at a first input end supplying the first electric signal and a second input end supplying the second electric signal.

Abstract: In an electrostatically controlled deflection apparatus, such as a MEMS array having cavities formed around electrodes and which is mounted directly on a dielectric or controllably resistive substrate in which are embedded electrostatic actuation electrodes disposed in alignment with the individual MEMS elements, a mechanism is provided to mitigate the effects of uncontrolled dielectric surface potentials between the MEMS elements and the electrostatic actuation electrodes, the mechanism being raised electrodes relative to the dielectric or controllably resistive surface of the substrate. The aspect ratio of the gaps between elements (element height to element separation ratio) is at least 0.1 and preferably at least 0.5 and preferably between 0.75 and 2.0 with a typical choice of about 1.0, assuming a surface fill factor of 50% or greater. Higher aspect ratios at these fill factors are believed not to provide more than marginal improvement.

Abstract: A solid type EC element having a substrate; a lower electrode layer formed on the substrate; an EC layer formed on the lower electrode layer; and an upper electrode layer formed on the EC layer is disclosed in which coloring regions having a complicated shape can easily be applied, and a phenomenon of blurred color occurring around coloring regions can be prevented. The lower electrode layer is divided by one or more parting lines non-linearly formed along the outline of a desired coloring region so as to surround the coloring region into a portion for forming a coloring region including the coloring region and a portion for not forming a coloring region not including the coloring region in the state the portion for forming a coloring region and the portion for not forming a coloring region are not conducted to each other. Layers, which make up the EC layer, and the upper electrode layer is formed so as to entirely cover the coloring area.

Abstract: An electrochromic window assembly is disclosed that includes a first substrate and a second substrate that is maintained in a parallel and spaced relation from the first substrate by means of a window frame and spacer. The window assembly further includes an electrochromic device mounted within the airtight chamber formed between the first and second substrates. Electrochromic device 22 may be mounted so as to provide an air chamber between first substrate 12, which is the external substrate, and electrochromic device 22. At least one of the chambers formed between substrates 12 and 14 and electrochromic device 22 may be filled with an insulating gas such as argon. Also disclosed are novel methods for manufacture of an electrochromic device for incorporation into such a window assembly. A novel electrochromic device is also disclosed having electrical bus clips secured about the entire periphery of the electrochromic device. Also disclosed is the use of steel bus clips for the electrochromic device.

Abstract: A mirror assembly includes a housing, an angularly adjustable power pack, wires for supplying power and mirror angle control, an electrochromic mirror subassembly including a heater, and a turn signal device. The components include individual connectors that plug into a multi-prong connector on the bundle of wires, or that piggyback into each other. Optionally, the heater incorporates an internal wire with end connectors for communicating power to opposite sides of the heater, and also includes layers of light-transmitting/diffusing material for diffusing light passing from the turn signal device through the diffusing material. A printed circuit board fits into a pocket in the panel-shaped carrier, and an integral retainer releasably secures the printed circuit board. The power pack is attached to the carrier via a ring of resilient fingers, and a continuous hoop flange prevents distortion of the carrier and in turn of the glass elements in the mirror subassembly.

Abstract: A carrier frequency converter for converting a first information carrier frequency of a first carrier to a second information carrier frequency of a second carrier. The converter includes an input control optics assembly for receiving a first carrier and adjusting the first carrier in accordance with first desired frequency, polarization and beam propagation parameters. A non-linear optical medium provides optical rectification of an output of the input control optics assembly. An output control optics assembly receives an output of the non-linear optical medium and adjusts the output in accordance with second desired frequency, polarization and beam propagation parameters. The output of the output control optics is a second carrier having an information bandwidth equivalent to the information bandwidth of the first carrier.

Abstract: The apparatus for generating at least three visible light beams of different output wavelengths for display purposes comprises a passively mode-locked solid-state thin-disk laser and means for at least partially converting said primary light beam into electromagnetic radiation characterized by said at least three different output wavelengths including an optical parametric oscillator (OPO). The OPO is preferably an optical fiber feedback OPO. An optical fiber feedback OPO comprises a nonlinear optical element and feedback means for feeding back at least a proportion of the radiation emitted by the nonlinear medium to the nonlinear element, wherein the feedback means comprise an optical fiber.

Abstract: Provided are a broadband light source suitable for a pump light module for Raman amplification and a Raman amplifier which uses such light source. The broadband light source comprises a light source system for emitting light having two or more different output peak wavelengths and a nonlinear medium having an input port and an output port, and the nonlinear medium affords nonlinear effect on light emitted from the light source system and input from the input port, and outputs the resultant light as pump light from the output port. The Raman amplifier, which comprises an optical fiber for Raman amplification, a multiplexing module, and the broadband light source of the present invention, amplifies signal light propagating through the optical fiber for Raman amplification.

Abstract: A method for dynamically compensating for signal loss and dispersion in an optical signal traversing though an optical network. The method includes providing a dynamic gain equalization filter (DGEQ) having a dynamically adjustable transfer function, and providing a first optical amplifier and a second optical amplifier interconnected by the DGEQ to form a dynamic amplifier site in the optical network. The method further includes controlling spectral power profile of the optical signal at an output of the dynamic amplifier site by dynamically adjusting a transfer function associated with the DGEQ.

Abstract: A birefringent device of substantially uniform thickness less than about 10 microns, and being suitable for operating in a wavelength range about a central wavelength is disclosed. The device includes a base substrate, a layer of periodic index regions of alternating refractive indices applied to a first surface of the base substrate, and a cap substrate located substantially adjacent to the layer distal to the base substrate. The layer of periodic index regions has a periodicity of less than the central wavelength. The device being suitable to produce an arbitrary phase retardation between 0 and 2 phase.

Abstract: The invention is directed to a method for evaluating layer images (A, B, C, D, E) which are recorded by microscope from planes of different depths in focusing direction z of an object. Every layer image (A, B, C, D, E) is composed of a plurality of image points (Aij, Bij, Cij, Dij, Eij); an intensity value is determined for every image point (Aij, Bij, Cij, Dij, Eij) or for image areas comprising a plurality of these image points (Aij, Bij, Cij, Dij, Eij); the intensity values for image points (Aij, Bij, Cij, Dij, Eij) or image areas lying one above the other in z-direction are combined; a parameter characteristic of these image points (Aij, Bij, Cij, Dij, Eij) or image areas is determined and ordered within a grid corresponding to the grid of the image points (Aij, Bij, Cij, Dij, Eij). In this way, information about the topography of the object, for example, can be obtained and displayed.

Abstract: A surgical microscope arrangement comprises a stand unit with a surgical microscope having an ocular unit and a tubular unit. The surgical microscope is carried by a stand unit in holding the ocular unit while allowing for pivoting of the tubular unit. When the tubular unit is pivoted, the ocular unit remains stationary. This can be achieved by providing an interface unit in the surgical microscope connecting the tubular unit with the ocular unit. The interface is formed as a rotary joint and includes a first portion which is to be connected to the ocular unit and the stand while the second portion of the interface unit is connected to the tubular unit of the microscope. The second portion of the interface unit can be pivoted with respect to the first portion of the interface unit.

Abstract: A microscope includes a light source, an illuminating optical system, an aperture device, and a spectral correction device. The light source includes a control device for controlling the intensity of light emitted by the light source. The illuminating optical system has a numerical aperture and illuminates a specimen. The aperture device is located in the illumination beam path and modifies the numerical aperture. The spectral correction device is located in the illumination beam path and corrects a change in the spectral intensity distribution of the light emitted by the light source so that the spectral intensity distribution of light directed onto the specimen remains substantially unchanged. Upon a change of the numerical aperture by the aperture device, the light source is controllable by the control device of the light source so that the light flux through the illuminating optical system remains substantially unchanged.

Abstract: A microscope stage providing improved optical performance. A carriage for supporting an object has a transparent portion for receiving the object and permitting trans-illumination thereof. A base supports the carriage, at least a portion of the base comprising a transparent material to permit illumination of the specimen there through. Bearings disposed between the base and the carriage support the carriage on the base and permit relative movement thereof. The base has a dovetail cross sectional shape with bearings between the top of the carriage and the base and between the sidewalls of the carriage and the base. A cover is coupled to the carriage so as to transfer force thereto without imparting a significant movement thereto. A mechanism connected to the cover for moving the carriage relative to the base is disposed at a position offset from the axis of lateral symmetry of the carriage and base.

Abstract: Disclosed is a pair of variable-powered binoculars capable of keeping a high resolution without causing much change in the quality of the image, securing a wide view, and making small the difference between the eye relief of a low magnifying arrangement and that of a high magnifying arrangement when they are switched.

Abstract: Binoculars having a digital camera are provided. The digital camera is able to capture an image of an object which is observed through the optical systems of the binoculars. The digital-camera-provide binoculars further comprise a microphone. The microphone is provided on the bottom face of the binoculars.

Abstract: In order to produce full-color dichroic polarizers, it is necessary to produce absorption bands with several absorption maxima. The absorption bands produced until now always had a simple band form which was determined by the form of the non-spherical particles deposited in the polarization layer.

Abstract: An improved multi-layer optical filter arrangement having spatially and spectrally differential reflection characteristics on one side and substantially uniform transmission characteristics over a band of at least 250 nm in the optical spectrum is provided. The filter arrangement includes two optical thin film stacks disposed on the surface of a substrate in a side by side relationship. Each of the thin film stacks includes two metal layers and a dielectric layer interposed between the two metal layers. At least one of the stacks includes an additional dielectric layer deposited thereon. In addition, one or more matching dielectric layers may be interposed between the substrate and first metal layer of each of the stacks to reduce reverse reflection of the filter arrangement. A semi-continuous process for producing the filter arrangements on flexible films is also included.

Abstract: A vehicle rearview mirror system includes a rearview mirror assembly having an electro-optic reflective element, a support for attaching the reflective element to a portion of the vehicle and a control. The reflective element is movable with respect to the support. The control is for establishing a reflective level of the reflective element and for determining a heading of the vehicle. The control includes a first circuit assembly and a second circuit assembly interconnected by at least one wire between the first and second circuit assemblies. The first circuit assembly is mounted to be movable with movement of the reflective element. The second circuit assembly is mounted substantially fixed at the support.

Abstract: An imaging system is disclosed that includes an illumination source, a modulator and a variable Fourier diaphragm. The illumination source produces a first illumination field having a first frequency and a second illumination field having a second frequency. The modulator receives the first illumination field and the second illumination field, and produces a first modulated illumination field and a second modulated illumination fields. The variable Fourier diaphragm selectively passes one of the first modulated illumination field and the second modulated illumination field.

Abstract: Flat lenticular blanks are configured into (preferably but not necessarily tapered) self-supporting sleeves, by joining opposite sides together at a seam or other interface. The sleeves may be used in applications such as lenticular inserts for injection molded containers, attachments to existing objects; components of lenticular containers manufactured using modified paper cup technology, or glued onto existing paper or plastic cups or containers.

Abstract: A lenticular lens array for creating a visual effect for an image viewed through the lenticular lens array comprises a plurality of lenticules disposed adjacent to each other. Each lenticule comprises a lenticular lens element on one side and a substantially flat surface on an opposite side. Each lenticular lens element has a vertex and a cross section comprising a portion of an elliptical shape. Alternatively, the cross section can comprise an approximated portion of an elliptical shape. The elliptical shape comprises a major axis disposed substantially perpendicular to the substantially flat surface of each respective lenticular lens element. The vertex of each respective lenticular lens element lies substantially along the major axis of the elliptical shape.

Abstract: A surface configuration obscures an object from detection by night vision devices, ultraviolet devices and infrared devices. The surface configuration is three dimensional, having spaced inner and outer surfaces. A wall defines a plurality of enclosed cells, and projections extend from the inner surface within the cells. The cells can be hexagonal, round or otherwise shaped. The projections can be flat sided or curved.

Abstract: A display system has a display unit and a reflector which are disposed in an instrument panel of an automotive vehicle. The display unit emits an image that is reflected by the reflector, and the image is projected on a windshield of the vehicle via an opening of the instrument panel. The display system superposes the image on a foreground seen from the vehicle such that a diver of the vehicle can recognize the superposed image and the foreground via the windshield simultaneously. The display system includes a shutter device disposed between the display unit and the opening. The shutter device is transformable to pass indication beams of the emitted image through the opening in conformity with a size of the emitted image.

Abstract: In a light beam sensor (40) of a position adjuster, a light beam irradiated from a cross dichroic prism (150) is directly received by a CCD camera (41) via a beam splitter (451), so that the position adjuster can be adjusted without using a conventional projection screen and great size reduction of the position adjuster is possible, and, since only small space is required for installing the position adjuster, workspace can be efficiently utilized.