Abstract: An image reading apparatus includes a main body including a posture switching unit configured to switch the main body between a plurality of holding postures, a mode switching unit configured to switch between a plurality of modes corresponding to respective types of the document, display unit configured to display a first screen indicating a first combination of the holding posture and the mode, where the first combination is permitted, and a second screen indicating a second combination of the holding posture and the mode, where the second combination is prohibited, and a controller. The controller displays the first screen on the display unit when a state is switched to a state of the first combination, and displays the second screen on the display unit after a Predetermined time elapses since a state was switched to a state of the second combination.

Abstract: An image capture system that is capable of capturing images of both small and large target objects includes a collapsible frame and at least one image capture device. The frame is free-standing and adapted to support the image capture device over a generally flat surface, on which a target object can also be supported. The image capture device can be activated to capture an image of the target object for subsequent viewing, storage, retrieval, processing, etc. The collapsible frame is constructed of a plurality of structural components adjustably connected together in a unique configuration that enables the entire frame to be transformed between a stored configuration when not in use, and a deployed configuration during use. The stored configuration is substantially more compact than the deployed configuration, which allows the frame to be easily transported between different locations.

Abstract: An image inputting device comprises a base having an object resting surface on which an object rests, an image pickup unit, a reflecting unit having a reflecting surface for reflecting a light from the object and introducing the light to the image pickup unit, and a holding unit disposed on the base to be rotatable about a first axis parallel to the object resting surface. The image pickup unit is rotatable about a second axis disposed on the holding unit, and the reflecting unit is rotatable about a third axis disposed on the holding unit.

Abstract: A digital camera capable of performing accurate document reading, and a document processing system utilizing the digital camera. In the document processing system, a document is divided into blocks and each block is sensed by a CCD 103; perspective correction is performed on the image data of each of the plurality of images obtained by divisionally sensing the document; and OCR process is performed on the corrected image data to convert the corrected image data to text data. The converted text data, corresponding to the image data of each of the plurality of images, is combined into one text data, and the combined text data is outputted for printing.

Abstract: A system for capturing an image of an instruction provided on a card by a camera. The fixture includes support surface having a cradle for receiving a camera. A support member extending from the support surface for supporting the support surface a fixed distance from a surface on which the fixture is placed. The instruction card is placed in the fixtures. The photofinisher during scanning of the developed film automatically reads a coded instruction and fulfills the order in accordance with the instruction.

Abstract: A storing structure is used for a document camera. The storing structure includes a camera for picking up an image of a document and having a first lateral side, an extensible arm pivotally connected to the first lateral side of the camera for adjusting a distance between the camera and the document, a base having a second lateral side pivotally connected with the extensible arm for supporting the camera, a first pivot device connected to the first lateral side of the camera and the extensible arm for pivoting the camera, and a second pivot device connected to the extensible arm and the second lateral side of the base for pivoting the extensible arm to store the document camera.

Abstract: An image input apparatus for picking up an image of an object includes an original table (4) having an object placing surface, a camera head (2), a post (3) which supports the camera head (2) to be located above the original table (4) and can be raised/lowered and is arranged at the corner of the original table (4), illumination devices (5,6) for illuminating an object (50) which are folded and stored in side surface portions (4b) of the original table (4), and a transmission illumination device (13) which is illuminated by the illumination devices (5,6).

Abstract: An image sensing apparatus reliably indicates an image sensing area regardless of the size of an object. In the apparatus, illumination units 14 irradiate spot lights 36 on a base 7 to indicate an image sensing area 37 for sensing an original 6 by a camera head 9. The image sensing area indicated by the spot lights 36, irradiated from laser devices 33 of the illumination units 14, attached to the camera head 9, is corresponding to the length/width ratio of the image screen of a monitor 3. A luminance signal level, stored in a memory of a system controller 15, on image sensing the base, is compared with the level of a luminance signal from an image sensing device 25, and when the signal levels do not coincide, it is determined that an original exists on the base. Further, the system controller 15 independently changes first to fourth spot lights 110 to 113 irradiated from the first to fourth illumination units.

Abstract: Mini-studio equipment allows a person who does not have highly developed photography techniques to take pictures of consistent quality in a shortened period of time, and makes it possible to easily move the studio, thereby widening the area of use. The mini-studio equipment includes an upper box, a middle box, and a lower box. An upper light source is attached to an upper wall of the upper box, and a light diffusion plate is provided as a bottom wall of the upper box so as to diffuse light emitted by the upper light source. The middle box has an upper opening which is covered by the light diffusion plate of the upper box. A photography stage is provided as a bottom wall of the middle box so as to diffuse light from the lower side thereof. The photography stage has a curved portion and a backdrop portion covering a side wall of the middle box. A camera installing window is provided at a central portion of another side wall which is opposed to the side wall covered by the backdrop portion.

Abstract: A camera system has a camera section, a reproduction section and a printer section, the printer section being separably attachable to either the camera section or the reproduction section to form an integral body. The camera system has photoelectric conversion elements and picks up an image of an object to produce image data. The reproduction section processes the image data so as to reproduce the picked-up image on a display screen, and the printer section prints the picked-up image on printing paper based on the image data. The reproduction section may include an output device which transmits the processed image data to a television set having a display screen, and it may also be integrally provided with a monitor having a display screen. The camera system further includes a recording portion electrically connected with the camera section and which records the image data.

Abstract: A xerographic printing system is constructed using a field emission device 120 as a modulated light source. Alternatively, a lens 122 may be disposed between the field emission device 120 and the photoreceptor drum surface 106. The field emission device 120 may project a single pixel row, or may project multiple pixel rows which provide gray scale capability. The field emission device 120 may also provide color print capability.

Abstract: A still video camera includes a photographing device for photographing an object and a printer for printing a photographed image on print paper. The printer has a plurality of printing modes which can be desirably selected. A plurality of sorts of image data for the photographed image are produced. The sort of image data suitable for a selected printing mode is sent to the printer. The print paper is fed under a feeding condition suitable for a selected printing mode. The printing mode is selected in accordance with attachment of an ink ribbon and print paper to the printer.

Abstract: A copy stand for supporting a camera having a built-in flash device to photograph a subject in an exposure area. The stand comprises a continuous sheet of paper board folded and coupled to itself to form a generally tubular section adapted to surround the subject in the exposure area and establish the position of the subject relative to the camera and flash. The tubular section includes a baffle, which blocks direct flash illumination of the exposure area, a first diffuse reflector, which directs flash illumination around the baffle and toward the exposure area, and a second diffuse reflector on the opposite side of the exposure area from the first reflector. The second reflector redirects illumination from the first reflector back toward the exposure area, thereby illuminating the subject area from multiple directions.

Abstract: An image processing system comprises a camera in which control information is recorded, as well as image information, and a reproducing apparatus that is controlled by the control information to determine the arrangement of an array of reproduced image frames on the same reproducing medium.

Abstract: An image input device including an original pedestal for placing an original to be imaged, a camera unit for taking an image of the original, a camera supporting unit for supporting the camera unit at a predetermined position relative to the original pedestal, a light source for illuminating the original and a light source supporting unit for supporting the light source movable between a first position where the light source is used as a reflection illumination light source and a second position where the light source is used as a transmission light source. In addition, an image input device including an original pedestal for an original to be imaged, a camera unit for taking an image of the original, a support unit for supporting the camera unit at a predetermined position relative to the original pedestal and a housing unit for detachably housing a transmission illumination unit in the original pedestal.

Abstract: A rotatable trip test assembly unit for molded case circuit breakers consists of a unitary plastic part that cooperates with the internal structure of the circuit breaker cover to provide return spring bias to the trip test button. The trip test assembly unit rotates about a pivot and strikes the circuit breaker trip bar to thereby articulate the circuit breaker operating mechanism and separate the circuit breaker contacts. The interaction between a cam-follower on the assembly unit and a cam-shaped piece within the circuit breaker cover automatically returns the trip test button to its initial position upon release.

Abstract: Hand held compact apparatus, e.g. a camera, for photographically copying a portion of an illuminated image includes a member that enables a camera operator to accurately frame and/or preview a portion of the image prior to its exposure, a portion that becomes blocked from view when the camera is placed in its exposure position. In operation a camera operator places the framing and/or previewing member in direct contact with a selected portion of a backlighted film transparency, prior to its exposure. When framing and/or previewing is complete, the operator rotates the pivotally attached camera into its image copying or exposure position. An opening through the framing and/or previewing member and an opening in the camera housing through which the image must pass for image copying purposes become mechanically aligned with one another when the camera is rotated into its exposure position, thereby enabling an accurately framed photograph of the selected transparency portion to result.

Abstract: A copying machine comprising a handle on one side of the body of the copying machine, said handle being made usable when a paper feed tray is removed from said copying machine body; a paper feed tray sensor which is activated when said paper feed tray is mounted onto said copying machine body; a jam sensor; and a means for detecting the occurrence of a jam only when said jam sensor and said paper feed tray sensor are both activated, thereby preventing malfunctioning of a jam sensor and saving the user unnecessary trouble.

Abstract: An image forming apparatus with a position detection capability to prevent an image forming operation starting signal being generated by mistake to thereby start the image forming operation when an image forming apparatus is not in its normal installed state for use, for example, when the apparatus is in its carried state or its erected state with one side thereof facing downward.

Abstract: A portable image forming apparatus includes a photosensitive member, image forming device for forming an image on a recording medium using the photosensitive member, a battery for supplying power to drive the image forming device, a guiding member for guiding the recording member, the guiding member being swingably mounted to a frame of the apparatus adjacent an end thereof and being movable between a guiding position wherein the opposite end of the guiding member is away from the frame and an accommodating position wherein the opposite end is close to the frame, and a battery accommodating portion for accommodating the battery, the accommodating portion being provided with an openable cover, wherein the guiding member is overlaid to the cover when it takes the accommodating position.

Abstract: There is disclosed an electronic printing apparatus which prints images on successive individual film units. The apparatus includes a foldable film catcher assembly which moves automatically from a compact inoperative condition to an extended operative condition upon emergence of a film unit from the apparatus. The catcher assembly removably supports the film units in a stacked manner so that selected ones of the units can be removed. The catcher assembly is easily returned to the compact condition by an overcenter spring.

Abstract: A portable type image forming apparatus has a body with an upper and lower body members which are coupled by a hinge. A locking mechanism for locking the upper and lower members is provided at one side face of said upper body and lower body. At least one handle is provided for transporting the apparatus at the side face of the body opposite to the side face receiving the hinge. An auxiliary locking mechanism for locking the upper and lower members when the handle is held during transport is also provided.

Abstract: A camera attachment for photographing color transparencies in a slide projector. The attachment includes an elongated tubular connector, one end of which is threaded to be attached in the lens mounting opening of a single lens reflex camera, and the other end is adapted to be received within the lens assembly receptacle of a slide projector, a lens assembly located in the connector intermediate the ends for focusing an image from a slide in the projector onto the film plane of the camera, a neutral density filter in the connector spaced from the lens assembly and a light diffusing screen to be placed in the projector between the slide and the light source.

Abstract: A portable, collapsible darkroom is provided which permits the operator to develop photographic film at virtually any location. Left and right side panels, a back panel, top panel and front door are removably secured to one another to define a light tight enclosure. Sleeved arm ports and a view port are provided on the front door to provide the operator with physical and visual access to the darkroom. A photographic enlarger may be placed within the enclosure and any desirable configuration of the enlarger, film and photosensitive paper may be achieved. The present invention further provides for the separation of film, photosensitive material and other photographic equipment from chemical processing solutions used to complete the processing of a photographic print.

Abstract: There is disclosed an accessory for use with a camera of the instant developing kind which converts the camera into a photocopying camera. The accessory includes means for insuring even illumination of the area to be photographed as well as for insuring that the exposure and focusing functions of the camera operate in such a manner so as to provide suitable photocopy results.

Abstract: A cartridge-type parts exchange assembly for an image recording device includes a cartridge housing made up of a pair of hingedly connected hollow vessels. One of the vessels removably contains a developing device for the image recording apparatus, and the other of the vessels removably contains a toner supply container for the image recording apparatus. The hingedly connected vessels are normally in a closed position. When the developing device and toner supply container are to be installed in an image recording apparatus, the vessels are pivotally opened by rotation about the hinge so that open ends of the vessels are exposed for sliding out of the respective developing device and toner supply container.

Abstract: An image forming apparatus such as an electronic copier and the like, particularly constructed such that the apparatus can be raised to a right angle from the posture in the normal operation for removing a jammed paper through the exposed bottom thereof or for carrying is disclosed. The apparatus comprises a sensor for sensing whether the apparatus is in posture for the normal image forming operation or not and a means for stopping the image forming operation when the apparatus is not in posture for the normal image forming operation. Such problems that the parts of the apparatus may be out of order, the original support plate may be damaged and the like by accidental operation when the apparatus is raised to a right angle from the posture in normal operation for removing a jammed paper and the like are eliminated.

Abstract: A photographic copier has a first platform for supporting an original to be copied, and a second platform for supporting copy paper. A focusing system is disposed between the platforms and includes a plate which can be mounted at different distances from the platforms. The plate has a central opening which removably receives a tubular holder. The holder is supported in the opening by a ring which permits the position of the holder relative to the plate to be adjusted. Two lenses are removably mounted in the holder and serve to project an image of the original onto the copy paper. Different magnifications can be achieved in that the copier comes equipped with a variety of holders having different lengths, and a few selected lenses having different optical characteristics. The magnification is changed by simply interchanging holders and/or lenses, and adjusting the position of a holder to be used relative to the plate.

Abstract: An electrophotographic copying machine includes a support plate for receiving originals of documents to be copied, the support plate being mounted for sliding laterally in reciprocation along the upper surface of the housing or body of the machine; a handle attached to a side or end of the housing farthest from the center of gravity of the machine for facilitating carrying of the machine, and lifting of the machine to stand on the opposite end or side; a pair of cushions mounted at opposite ends of the opposite side for protecting the body and the top of a sheet feed tray protruding therefrom when the machine is standing on the opposite side of and a lock member for restraining the original support plate from sliding out of the body when the machine is being transported or standing on the opposite end, whereby the lock member engages a power switch for preventing operation of the machine during restraining of the support plate.

Abstract: An electrophotographic camera processor-reader in which the function of recording of picture image data on an electrophotographic film and the function of enlargement projection of picture image data recorded on the electrophotographic film can be changed over as required. One lens having both the function of focusing picture image data carried by an original onto the electrophotographic film, and the function of projecting picture image data recorded on the electrophotographic film onto an opaque screen is provided in combination with a combined screen and original-supporting plate, so as to simplify the structure of and reduce the size of the apparatus.

Abstract: A relatively small and lightweight electrophotographic apparatus includes a support plate for receiving originals, whereby the support plate reciprocates laterally between the front and back sides of the housing for the apparatus, wherein the center of gravity of the apparatus is biased away from the dimensional center of the housing or body toward the one of the front and back sides which the original support plate more greatly extends beyond and away from the body during reciprocation for scanning of originals, whereby even when heavy originals are placed on the original support plate, the apparatus does not tilt or incline away from its resting surface, even when the original support plate is in greatest extension beyond the body or housing. A handle, sheet feed cassette, and sheet feed tray are all mounted on or through one end of the housing to prevent the latter two from dropping out during transport, thereby facilitating transport.

Abstract: A daylight enlarger of the enclosed image framing area type is disclosed and comprises a lamp housing with lamp, lens means and holder for a negative, transparency or the like to be enlarged, and a tunnel body. In order to render the enlarger compact for storage purposes, the lamp housing can be stored in the tunnel body, one end of which can be closed by a viewing screen capable of being removably attached to the end of the tunnel body. A developing easel of the dark slide closable type is also provided to receive material on which an enlargement is to be printed. The easel may be removably attached to the said end of the tunnel body for development purposes after the image has been viewed on the screen and is preferably such that it may also be removably attached to the other end of the tunnel for storage purposes.

Abstract: A combination shipping carton for photographic enlarger and print developing tray assembly wherein the shipping carton can be utilized to load the developing tray assembly in a light-tight environment after removal of the enlarger and developing tray from the shipping carton. The shipping carton includes a pair of telescopingly positioned open ended boxes forming an inner box and an outer box. The inner box includes, through the sidewall thereof, an access opening assembly which is connected to a light-tight sleeve assembly through which is to be conducted the user's hands in gaining access to the interior chamber of the inner box. The outer box includes a cut-out section which can be oriented with respect to the access opening assembly to gain access to the access opening assembly. The outer box can also be located in a different position on the inner box to cover the access opening assembly, which is the normal position during shipping.

Abstract: In a portable type machine, material supporting members adapted to be stretched for use during the use of the machine are pivotally connected to the opposite sides of the machine for upward rotation and during the transportation of the machine, the supporting members are pivoted onto the top of the machine body so as to form a transportation handle on top of the machine body. By one touch, the machine can be transformed from its shape during use into a compact shape suitable for transportation, thus greatly enhancing the transportation efficiency of the machine.

Abstract: In a photographic enlarger apparatus having a carriage operatively connected to a vertical column for movement thereon to a selected position, an alignment structure is provided for maintaining the carriage in three-dimensional alignment with the column. In one embodiment, a roller captively eccentrically journaled in the front of the carriage is biased against one face of the column to maintain the carriage in axial alignment with respect thereto. Further alignment of the carriage with respect to the column is provided by four wheels mounted in the back of the carriage to rotatably engage opposed channels formed in the rear of the column, two vertically aligned wheels being spring-biased against one channel and coacting with two vertically aligned fixed wheels riding in an opposite channel to urge the carriage into constant lateral alignment.

Abstract: An electrophotographic copying system includes a contact reflection exposure type electrophotographic photosensitive member received in an open-bottomed portable casing to be moved back and forth with respect to the open bottom of the casing. The copying system is placed on an original to be copied with its open bottom being directed to the original. The photosensitive member is charged while in a position remote from the open bottom and then moved toward the open bottom until it is brought into contact with the original. The photosensitive member is exposed to light from the backside thereof, whereby an electrostatic latent image of the original is formed on the photosensitive member. The photosensitive member is then returned to the position remote from the open bottom of the casing and the latent image is developed to form a toner image of the original.

Abstract: A compact and transportable apparatus for making instant prints from slides or transparencies, without the need for darkroom facilities, is attachable to standard projection equipment. The self-contained unit comprises: a housing having a lens-shutter assembly and means for attaching a film pack in operable relation to the lens-shutter assembly; a slide station having means for holding a slide or transparency to be copied; and, a light diffuser assembly, for evenly illuminating the slide during copying, whereby an optical path is formed starting in the diffuser assembly, passing through the slide or transparency, the lens-shutter assembly, and ending on said film pack. The lens and slide station of standard projection equipment may be employed with the attachable unit which positions the film pack at a distance within focusing range of the projection equipment, a shutter in the attachable unit controlling the incidence of light.

Abstract: A system for close-up and copy photography is so designed that a zoom lens whose total barrel length remains unchanged during zooming operation is attached to a camera as the master lens with an adapter being attached to the zoom lens and with a fixed focus lens being attached to the adapter on the side opposite the side to which the zoom lens is attached. The fixed focus lens is arranged in a position reversed from the position in which it would normally be used, that is, with its object side facing the zoom lens and with its image side facing toward an object to be photographed. The adapter may have a filter mount mechanism and a securing stand attached to the adapter for holding an object to be photographed is structured to permit illumination of the object.

Abstract: The invention concerns a method of, and an apparatus for, making instant-picture positives from photographic slides.

Abstract: A darkroom assembly comprised of a shell consisting of six interconnected rectangular panels formed into a box encloses suitably arranged apparatus and chemicals for making contact and enlarged photographic prints, and further incorporates the features of a pin hole camera. By virtue of the combination of an internally housed safe light and a viewing lens in the upper panel mounted above a red filter window, the operator can observe phenomena within the darkroom. Manipulations within the darkroom are achieved by insertion of the operator's hands through light-tight openings in the opposed side panels of the darkroom. For purposes of storage or shipping, the relative positions of the six panels may be adjusted so as to produce a collapsed structure occupying less space than the erected darkroom.

Abstract: A rear screen optic projection apparatus is provided having a multiple mirror reflection system mounted in a supporting enclosure and adapted for utilization with photographic projection equipment such as slide projectors and motion picture projectors. The reflector-type optic system of this apparatus includes three mirrors which are angularly displaced with respect to each other for providing a substantially long optical path from the projector to a viewing screen. The supporting structure is designed with a viewing screen and an entrance aperture for an image to be projected along the optical path. A plurality of the apparatus in a stored configuration by covering the viewing screen and closing the entrance aperture.