Abstract: A colorblind video adapter may include four difference amplifiers. A first difference amplifier may amplify a red signal relative to a green signal to create a red contrast signal, while a second difference amplifier may amplify the green signal relative to the red signal to create a green contrast signal. Outputs from the first two difference amplifiers may be provided to a second two difference amplifiers. The third difference amplifier may sum the red input signal and the red contrast signal to create a red output signal, while the fourth difference amplifier may sum the green input signal and the green contrast signal to create a green output signal.

Abstract: An image forming apparatus includes a converting unit configured to convert image data based on a conversion condition; an image forming unit; a measurement unit; and a controller configured to control the image forming unit to form a plurality of measurement images including a first measurement image and a second measurement image. The controller obtains first output characteristics based on a current measurement result of the first measurement image and a previous measurement result of the second measurement image to generate the conversion condition, and the controller obtains second output characteristics based on a current measurement result of the second measurement image and a previous measurement result of the first measurement image to generate the conversion condition.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method, apparatus and system for the transfer of motion picture film to reproducible digital imagery products such as digital dailies. In one embodiment of the present invention, a scanning device provides a log video signal representation of received film content, the log video signal including at least grey scale values of the colors of the received film content for enabling a quantitative assessment of the film content exposure information for providing repeatable and reproducible values from which a cinematographer/director of photography could order the color correction or adjustment of the film content in a reproducible manner understood by a color correction specialist or “timer”.

Abstract: A system and method for calibrating a production film scanner is provided. The system and method provides for providing at least one first calibration frame on an intermediate film stock providing at least one second calibration frame on a negative film stock, scanning the at least first and second calibration frames with a reference film scanner, scanning the at least first and second calibration frames with a production film scanner, and determining a compensation calibration factor from a first result of the scanning with the reference film scanner and a second result of the production film scanner.

Abstract: A method and system are disclosed for archiving video content to film and recovering the video from the film archive. Video data corresponding to the content and a characterization pattern associated with the data are provided as encoded data, which is recorded onto a film for producing a film archive. The characterization pattern contains spatial, temporal and colorimetric information relating to the video data, and provides a basis for recovering the video content from the film archive.

Abstract: An assistant driving system with video recognition includes a camera array capturing environment images for the environment around the vehicle, an image recognition unit identifying environment objects and their image, location, color, speed and direction from the environment images, an environment monitor and control unit receiving the information generated by the image recognition unit and creating the rebuild environment information for the vicinity of the vehicle as well as judging the space relationship between the vehicle and the environment objects to generate the warning information, a video recognition display unit showing a single image for the rebuild environment information, a vehicle warning unit performing the processes corresponding to the warning information, a vehicle driving unit generating the driving control command based on the rebuild environment information, and a vehicle controlling unit receiving the driving control command to control the throttle, brake or steering wheel of the vehic

Abstract: The picture input section 12 fetches image data from the storage device 11, and then, inputs image data on sequential n images into the section 13 for measuring correlation between sequential images and the section 14 for measuring correlation between sampled images. The section 13 for measuring correlation between sequential images measures the correlation between sequential images based on video data. The section 14 for measuring correlation between sampled images measures the correlation between sub-sampled images. The short shot determining section 15 determines short cut points by using the correlation between the sequential images and the correlation between the sub-sampled images. Otherwise, short cut points may be determined in consideration of motion amount between the sequential images or the sub-sampled images.

Abstract: A memory system, method, and computer program product are provided. In use, a plurality of portions of memory is arranged contiguously. Further, a number of requests required to retrieve the portions of memory is reduced utilizing the arrangement. In one possible embodiment, such technique may be used in the context of film grain technology (FGT), such that the portions of memory include portions of a film grain image stored in a film grain database (FGDB).

Abstract: A system and method for calibrating a production film scanner is provided. The system and method provides for providing at least one first calibration frame on an intermediate film stock, providing at least one second calibration frame on a negative film stock, scanning the at least first and second calibration frames with a reference film scanner, scanning the at least first and second calibration frames with a production film scanner, and determining a compensation calibration factor from a first result of the scanning with the reference film scanner and a second result of the production film scanner.

Abstract: In one aspect a transmission system with a transmitter which can be connected to a video source and a receiver linked to the transmitter via at least four circuit pairs, to which receiver a playback device can be connected is provided. Data is usually exchanged digitally between a graphics card in a personal computer and an LCD display module. The personal computer transmits a digital R, G, B video signal to the LCD display module via a special, so-called DVI (Digital Video Interface) cable. This DVI cable is also provided to transmit so-called DDC (Display Data Channel) data, which particularly comprises specification information of the LCD display module. A transmission system is proposed, which simplifies a connection of an LCD display module to a personal computer and with which the DVI cable can be dispensed with.

Abstract: A system and method of identifying a position of a crop row in a field, where an image of two or more crop rows is transmitted to a vision data processor. A preferential scan line profile in a search space about a candidate scan line profile is determined, and the candidate scan line profile is identified as a preferential scan line profile for estimating a position (e.g., peak variation) of one or more crop rows if a variation in the intensity level of the candidate scan line profile exceeds a threshold variation value. Alternatively, a position datum associated with a highest intensity value within the array of vector quantities can be selected as being indicative of a candidate position of a crop row. The candidate position is then identified as a preliminary row position if a variation in intensity level of the candidate scan line profile exceeds a threshold variation value.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method, apparatus and system for the transfer of motion picture film to reproducible digital imagery products such as digital dailies. In one embodiment of the present invention, a scanning device provides a log video signal representation of received film content, the log video signal including at least grey scale values of the colors of the received film content for enabling a quantitative assessment of the film content exposure information for providing repeatable and reproducible values from which a cinematographer/director of photography could order the color correction or adjustment of the film content in a reproducible manner understood by a color correction specialist or “timer”.

Abstract: A method of obtaining data for a geographic database for use with a navigation system includes collecting data indicating parking availability at a parking facility at a plurality of times and analyzing the data indicating parking availability. Based on the analyzing, the method derives historic parking data for the parking facility. The historic parking data indicates past parking availability at the parking facility at predetermined times. The historic parking data is stored in the geographic database. The historic parking data may indicate past parking availability for predetermined time intervals, days of the week, weather conditions and events.

Abstract: An external index detection unit (105) receives an image sensed by a camera (100), and detects an external index set in a real scene. A tachometer (110) measures the rotational velocities of two rear wheels of a vehicle. A vehicle measurement unit (120) measures the position and azimuth of the vehicle on the basis of the image coordinate position of the external index and the rotational velocities of the two rear wheels of the vehicle. A head index detection unit (135) receives an image sensed by a camera (130), and detects a head index set on the head of a passenger (132). A head measurement unit (140) measures the position of the head on the basis of the image coordinate position of the head index.

Abstract: A film based image capture and processing system for producing preferred film based image looks that includes a scan-only film having reproduction contrast that increases scanning signal-to-noise ratio subject to digitization bit-depth limitations to obtain additional scene exposure differentiation. In addition, a chemical processing subsystem for developing latent images, as a result of image capture, on the scan-only film is includes as are a scanner for providing a wide gamut digital image record; and an image processor for modifying film image attributes to digitized images from the scanner.

Abstract: In calibrating a motion picture film scanner, a calibration element is provided that is composed of a multi-step neutral gray series comprised of a plurality of known density patches, each corresponding to one or more prescribed aim voltages, that substantially represent the full density vs. exposure range of a photographic element. The calibration element is scanned with the motion picture film scanner and one or more signal voltages are generated for each density patch. The motion picture film scanner is then adjusted to bring the signal voltages toward the prescribed aim voltages, thereby generating one or more adjustments that compensate for errors from the prescribed aim voltages and capture substantially the full range of the motion picture film. Since each motion picture film that is scanned by the film scanner is a particular film stock, i.e.

Abstract: A television line doubler (interlaced to progressive scan converter) incorporating the following aspects—an improved field motion detector which does not treat low frequency vertical transitions as motion; a frame motion detector having an improved ability to differentiate motion from subcarrier signal components; a sawtooth artifact detector; a sawtooth artifact detector in combination with a film pattern detector, such that the artifact detector can take the film pattern detector out of film mode earlier than it would if it only were responsive to a break in the film pattern; tandem field motion detectors; an improved field based film detector; film pattern detectors and motion detectors used therewith which operate by performing end-of-field calculations; the combination of a field motion detector and a frame motion detector such that the frame motion detector provides a motion signal used as a verification by the field motion detector; an improved NTSC film detector requiring a minimum number of NTS

Abstract: This invention shows how an area CCD array can be partitioned into subsections to greatly improve the readout rates. Also disclosed is a technique of ping ponging the disk arrays so that the partitions can be stored for a frame time and then output to a common storage device.

Abstract: A color scanning system is provided for scanning an image, the scanner comprising means for scanning the image with light; means for splitting light transmitted from the image, including both directly transmitted light and light scattered as a result of imperfections in or on the image, into a plurality of spectral components; means for directing the spectral components to respective photoresponsive devices; and means for filtering the split components of the light before reception by the photoresponsive devices; wherein a first band pass filtering system is provided to filter the directly transmitted light and a second band pass filtering system is provided to filter the scattered light, the characteristics of the first and second band pass filtering systems being different and such that the intensities of the direct and scattered light received by each photoresponsive device will be balanced so as to reduce or eliminate the effects of imperfections in or on the image.

Abstract: An image reading method which can achieve highly accurate image reading with no color balance lost regardless of the type of recording media, that is, whether a film is a negative film or a reversal film, and thus is able to obtain in a stable manner a reproduced image of higher quality having excellent color balance and density balance. A reading light beam is irradiated on a transparent-type original, the transmitted light of the transparent-type original is separated into the three primary colors and is read by means of an photoelectric transducer device. If the transparent-type original is a negative film, then the adjustments of the transmitted light reading by the photoelectric transducer device are made respectively in the three primary colors independently of one another and, if the transparent-type original is a reversal film, then the adjustments of the transmitted light reading by the photoelectric transducer device are made uniformly in all of the three primary colors.

Abstract: An electronic imaging system for rapid high-resolution scanning of images such as those recorded on movie films. A multiple beam generating arrangement provides an array of light beams incident on one side of the image, while a corresponding array of light-sensing elements is disposed on the opposing side of the image. An output processor provides a value of light intensity as a function of beam position for the entire region of the image scanned by the beam array.

Abstract: An image sensing system is provided with a fluorescent lamp which performs AC lighting to irradiate an object, an inverter power source which supplies currents to the fluorescent lamp, a lighting frequency changing circuit which changes the frequency of the current supply, a lens which images an image onto a film, and a CCD image sensing device which is capable of changing the period of exposure by the formed image and which outputs the image of the object as an electric signal through photoelectric conversion. The exposure period of the CCD image sensing device is controlled by a microcomputer and a timing generator. The lighting frequency changing circuit is controlled so that the phase of the exposure period and the phase of the current supply to the fluorescent lamp are in synchronism with each other.

Abstract: Digital signals are generated and stored for each pixel of a frame of a video originated material. A computer reads the digital signals and converts them to binary image data by employing a program to reassign color and black component values for each pixel. The component value reassignments performed by the computer are a primary component modification step. The primary component modification step, in one embodiment, comprises component modifications by selected image zones of the video originated images, based on color data within actual filmed images originated simultaneously as the video images. The film origination and video origination are preferably provided by the same camera, with image data delivered for both through the same lens by way of a "beam-splitter" device. The primary component modified digital data is assembled and a secondary modification may also be performed. Film stock emulsion grain patterns are introduced to the images in the second modification step.

Abstract: A system for processing information in an image originated on a first medium into data representative of a modified image simulating an image originated on a selected second medium.

Abstract: A computerized interactive menu-driven video signal processing apparatus and method for selectively converting and processing color video signals from a color film scanner includes and provides a method for using a film scanner, a video color signal processor, a video signal storage device (e.g. high definition video tape recorder) and a computer with an interactive menu-driven operator control interface. The operator interface includes an alphanumeric keypad, a computer "mouse," a graphics display and a video monitor. While viewing analytical data (e.g. film masking coefficients, model film dye characteristic curves) on the graphics display and video images on the video monitor, the operator enters data and commands into the computer via the alphanumeric keypad or mouse to control the film scanner, the video color signal processor and the video signal storage device.

Abstract: Digital signals are generated and stored for each pixel of a frame of a preferably high definition video originated material. A computer reads the digital signals and converts them to binary image data by employing a selected look-up-table program to reassign color and black component values for each pixel. The programs applied in the component value reassignments are compiled from, and based on, comparative digital video component results of telecined film stocks' responses to selected color and grey scale gradients as charted against a selected video unit's response to the same charts under a selected number of identical lighting circumstances. A projector unit projects the high definition video frame through a macro lens onto a strip of exposed and processed motion picture or other photographic film of an optional grey scale gradient and thus grain pattern density.

Abstract: A subject image being electronically transferred from a first medium to a second medium is accomplished through tone scale tracking. Three monochromatic channels representing the subject image are generated from the first medium. In a preferred embodiment, an image processing system provides color correction for each channel by compensating for film and video characteristics that cause a degradation of color from the original subject image. Calibration of the system is provided by means for an operator to specify tone densities for the second medium that correlate to signal levels derived from the first medium for each channel. The image processing system tracks the tone densities calibrated to provide enhanced film masking. The image processing system also performs characteristic curve processing in accordance with a Hurter-Driffield (HD) curve.

Abstract: Video images are received by the present invention and processed to directly provide a video output having the appearance of a motion-picture-film-recorded image. The output of the invention may be provided directly for a television broadcast or recording on video tape. Simulation of film frames is provided by progressively scanning an imager at a rate similar to the frame rate of a motion picture film camera. Addition of filtered noise to provide the appearance of grain in photographic film and alteration of the apparent contrast provide variable artistic attributes which are adjustable for the desired film appearance.

Abstract: A color video camera having an automatic white balance adjusting function and operating with selection of modes including a negative-to-positive reversal mode of shooting the color negative film to obtain the positive picture, wherein in the negative-to-positive reversal mode, the color signals output from the image sensor are amplified by the amplifiers whose gains have been changed from the values for an ordinary object shooting mode to values suited for shooting the negative film.

Abstract: A video theater system includes a video cassette recording at least a component video signal to which a copy preventive scheme has been applied; a video cassette recorder for reproducing the video cassette; a tuner and an antenna for receiving a signal transmitted via a satellite; a controller device for controlling the video cassette recorder and the tuner; means for releasing the copy preventive scheme; and a projector for projecting a video image from which the copy preventive scheme has been released. The copy preventive scheme is applied, while at least a synchronizing signal is retained, to a protected video signal at a point between dubbing of the master tape to the distribution tape after a video conversion and the second video cassette recorder. This copy preventive scheme is released by means of a device and circuit following a video cassette recorder used to reproduce the video signal in readiness for the projection thereof onto a screen.

Abstract: A device for maintaining the clearance between the head of a film exposing CRT and a plate supported film that includes a plate that supports the film to be exposed is movably mounted in front of the head for maintaining the desired clearance at a constant distance so that the film can be exposed to the light rays emitted by the CRT, and a driving device for positioning the device for maintaining the desired clearance between the head of the CRT and the plate supported film.

Abstract: A video camera mounted on a parking enforcement patrol vehicle and connected to a computer near the operator. The system is driven along a patrol route where parked vehicles are governed by a posted time limit. The system enforces the local parking regulation by automatically determining whether or not each parked car has been parked longer than the posted time limit. Violations are detected by applying a License Plate Recognition algorithm to the images. Each license plate number is time-tagged, geo-referenced and entered into a local database. When the patrol vehicle re-traces the patrol route after the posted parking time limit has expired, the database is searched to flag vehicles that were observed at the same location during the previous circuit and therefore in violation of the parking regulations. When the system detects a parking violation, it prints a parking citation that the operator affixes to the offending parked vehicle.