Abstract: An illumination system (20, 72, 110, 142) for illuminating a scene comprising: an illuminator (24, 74, 116) having a plurality of substantially contiguous independently controllable light (26, 76) providing regions each of which provides light that illuminates a different region of the scene; optics (30) that directs light from the illuminator to the scene; a range finder (22, 64, 112) that determines distances to regions of the scene; and a controller (28, 29, 118) that controls the plurality of light providing regions to provide light for illuminating the scene responsive to distances determined by the range finder (22, 64, 112).

Abstract: A method of measuring the aura of a human body is provided wherein the method comprises putting a system for measuring aura of a human body to an initial status by first selecting from a program a mode of operating said system, wherein the mode comprises a camera-using mode and a camera non-using mode. The system is capable of measuring physiological signals of a human body. According to the method, a timer function is selected on the system to use a timer through a program that delays the reading of the physiological signals of the person tested for about 5-10 seconds, two palms are contacted on aura sensing part for measuring physiological signals of a human body, the physiological signals of the human body are read from the sensors with the system, and the aura image of the physiological signals is displayed on a monitor.

Abstract: A process is provided for preparing optically active alcohols, amines and derivatives thereof by reacting aldehydes or imines at a temperature of less than 15° C. in the presence of a chiral, enantiomerically pure auxiliary with an organozinc halide which is obtained from zinc and a reactive halogen compound, and water, acid or base, or an alkylating, arylating, acylating or silylating reagent is subsequently added.

Abstract: A rotary encoder has a disc, a pair of photo-interrupters, an adjusting member, and a shifting controller. The disc rotates around a rotating axis and has slits that are formed circumferentially at given intervals. Each of the photo-interrupters has a light-emitting device and a photo-detecting device opposite one another, and generates two signals with a phase difference. Each photo-interrupter is pivotable around a pivot coaxial with the rotating axis, and is arranged along the circumferential direction of the disc so as to position the slits between the light-emitting device and the photo-detector. The adjusting member contacts the pair of photo-interrupters, and is movable along a shifting direction corresponding to a radial direction of the disc, so as to press the pair of photo-interrupters. The adjusting member adjusts a relative position-relationship between the pair of photo-interrupters associated with the phase difference.

Abstract: An image pickup apparatus includes an image pickup unit for outputting an electronic subject image, a metering unit for computing a metering value from the subject image, a brightness distribution chart generation unit for generating a brightness distribution chart from the subject image, and a display unit for overlaying the brightness distribution chart on the subject image and displaying them, and provides the brightness distribution chart for the display unit in various styles.

Abstract: A system and method for ordering visual prints from digital image data. The system and method include acquiring digital images from a digital image storage medium, assigning a unique identification code to the acquired digital images, storing the acquired digital images in association with the unique identification code, printing at least one index sheet of the digital image, the at least one index sheet containing visual print ordering information and the unique identification code, providing visual print information, producing visual prints based on the print order information, and providing the visual prints to a customer.

Abstract: In an automatic camera calibration method in a system comprising a plurality of cameras, the automatic camera calibration method is characterized in that for each of the cameras, the estimated values of the position and posture of the camera are updated on the basis of observation information shared with the surrounding cameras and the estimated values of the respective current positions and postures of the surrounding cameras. An example of the observation information is the two-dimensional coordinate value of an image to be observed on an image plane of the camera and the size of the image to be observed.

Abstract: There is disclosed a photo-stimulable imaging film restoration apparatus comprised of a housing defining a chamber for a light source and having an opening for a translucent plate member having a front surface including a member for positioning proximate the plate member imaging film for restoration and facile removal by grasping side portions of an imaging film.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of assessing the efficacy of skin care products by comparing images of the skin prior to and after use of said skin care product.

Abstract: A photographic film cartridge includes a light-shielding cloth. The light-shielding cloth is subjected to napping with a coarse napping machine and then napping with a fine napping machine. The napping machines have napper rollers including a pile roller and a counter roller. The rotational speed of the pile roller of the fine napping machine is higher than that of the pile roller of the coarse napping machine, and the rotational speed of the counter roller of the coarse napping machine is higher than that of the counter roller of the fine napping machine. The napping is carried out so that the cloth thickness obtained by the fine napping machine is less than the cloth thickness obtained by the coarse napping machine. A further napping is carried out using the fine napping machine so that the cloth thickness is greater than that obtained by the coarse napping machine.

Abstract: A system and a method for determining the refraction from a relative distance by using a camera (51), an illumination unit (52), a light blocking element unit and a control unit (52, 54, 55). A dynamic light intensity and/or illumination time adjustment is provided for the illumination unit and/or a detection of the patient distance and/or an automatic measuring range control are provided.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of promoting a skin care product comprising taking a standard photograph of the skin of a person; (ii) taking at least one additional photograph of the skin of the person, the additional photograph selected from the group consisting of an ultraviolet photograph, a blue fluorescence photograph, and a polarized photograph; (iii) presenting the standard photograph and the at least one additional photograph to the person; and (iv) suggesting skin care produces based upon the person's review of the presented photographs.

Abstract: An on-line condition monitoring system for the real-time observation of a number of monitored objects comprises a sensor arranged at each object to generate signals representing the condition of the object, a substation for receiving signals from the object at certain measurement intervals and transmitting measurement data to a monitoring unit which has a processing unit and one or more workstations at which the condition of different objects can be observed, and a data network. The substation is further arranged to receive signals during a longer period from an object, which has been put into particular real-time observation. The substation and/or the workstation is arranged to process the signals received by the substation and to generate and present calculation results to the operator. The workstation is arranged by means of real-time signal analysis user interface software to display to the operator the measured signals and the results calculated from them.

Abstract: A device comprising a means and method, and a means and method of presentation to a human body component, as in the form of an application or a coating, or another form, such as a pre-formed lense, to and for protecting the human eye or other organs or parts of the human body from injury from elecrtomotive-force weapons, radiant energy weapons or sources, light or sound powered devices or weapons, or from any other energy sources, such as the Sun, or from the flashes of high-intensity camera strobe lights, for example, which may be capable of providing sufficient radiant energy, directed energy, for example, LASER, in the direction of the wearer, to cause temporary blindness, vertigo, loss of consciousness, confusion, disorientation or other undersirable physical conditions.

Abstract: A photographing system in which a camera and a flash device cooperate to perform flash photographing and a photographic information transmission system in which a second hand-held terminal such as a flash device is controlled based on a signal relating to photographing that is transmitted from a first hand-held terminal such as a camera to the second hand-held terminal. A unique identification code for identification of the first handheld terminal or the second hand-held terminal is provided in at least one of the first hand-held terminal and the second hand-held terminal. The second hand-held terminal has a collating program for collating a unique identification code that is transmitted from the first hand-held terminal by using radio waves as a medium with a unique identification code provided in the second hand-held terminal.

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Abstract: An improved process of matching the color of a paint to the pre-existing color of a vehicle is provided. The process includes the steps of exposing a photo-reactive film to the surface of the vehicle whose paint color is to be matched. Once exposed, pigments in the film are activated to mimic precisely the color of the vehicle. The pigments are then extracted, isolated and mixed with a neutral base paint solution, which is tinted by the pigments to match the color of the vehicle. The tinted and matched solution is used for painting or touch-up work on the vehicle.

Abstract: A portable personal safety device or a method of doing business by providing appropriate services, networks, or the like for the device, which has a possibility or the perception of a possibility of being monitored by an entity outside of the user's control, is disclosed. Preferably the user either does not know whether or not this possibility is fulfilled, or can credibly deny knowing whether or not this possibility is fulfilled. The apparatus, in one embodiment, comprises a conspicuously concealing container with optical properties suitable for a video camera, the actual presence of which is, in at least one mode of operation, unknowable by the user, or can be credibly alleged by the user to be unknowable or unknown by the user. In one embodiment, the device affords the user with a nonconfrontational or collegial means of asserting fear of accountability, uncertainty, or doubt on persons exerting physical or other coercive force, or the threat or possibility thereof, upon the user of the invention.

Abstract: The invention relates to an article comprising photographic silver halide film substantially surrounded by a container comprising a phase change material, wherein said container will maintain said film at a temperature of below 130° F.(55° C.) when said container is repeatedly cycled over a 24-hour period reaching 180° F.(82° C.) for four hours.

Abstract: An image display apparatus includes an image display section in which a plurality of light emitting elements are arranged in a matrix at intersections of a plurality of scan lines and a plurality of data lines. A control circuit selects one of modes as an operation mode in response to a mode switching signal, and outputs a data signal and a scan control signal based on an image signal to be displayed and the selected mode. A row driving section is connected to the plurality of scan lines to sequentially drive the plurality of scan lines based on the scan control signal in a unit determined based on the operation mode. A column driving section is connected to the plurality of data lines to sequentially drive the plurality of data lines based on the data signal. In this way, an image corresponding to the image signal is displayed on the image display section.

Abstract: A camera comprises a charge-coupled device (CCD). The CCD has an anti-stokes phosphor bound to the light receiving surface thereof. A housing surrounds the CCD and defines a filtered aperture through which, in use, light can pass and be received by the phosphor CCD.

Abstract: An optical-path apparatus of two-lens and multi-reflection consists of a light source element, a reflection element, a camera lens and a charge coupling device element. The light source element supplies the “light” during scanning. The reflection element includes a first reflection mirror and a second reflection mirror. An appropriate management between the corresponding angles of two mirrors makes that the optic-path of “light” can be reflected twice or more between them. The first characteristic of this invention is a transparent first transparent window which is formed on the second mirror and is positioned between the original paper and the light source element. The second characteristic is a reflection area for reflecting the “light”; i.e. from the original paper, the reflected “light” passes through the first transparent window, and projects to the second lens and reflects back onto the reflection area on the first lens.

Abstract: An electrostatic actuator includes first and second electrode portions disposed at predetermined intervals, each electrode portion including one or more series of electrodes arranged successively in a predetermined direction; a slider disposed between the first and second electrode portions and having electrode portions at side faces opposed to the first and second electrode portions, the slider being movable in the predetermined direction; an electrostatic capacitance detecting circuit configured to detect electrostatic capacitances between each series of electrodes of the first and second electrode portions and the electrode portions of the slider; and a driving circuit configured to drive the slider in the predetermined direction by applying voltages between selected series of electrodes of one of the first and second electrode portions and the electrode portions of the slider, said selected series of electrodes being selected based on a detected result of the electrostatic capacitance detecting circuit.

Abstract: A retroviral vector capable of delivering an NOI and comprising an exogenous second synthesis element.

Abstract: A laser beam emitted from a laser light source passes through an illumination lens and is thereafter incident upon a total internal reflection prism. The total internal reflection prism bends the laser beam, which is applied to a Grating Light Valve™. The laser beam divided into a number of beams and modulated by the light valve is incident upon a focusing lens. The normal to the light valve forms an angle &thgr;xz with the optical axis of an illumination optical system including the total internal reflection prism and an illumination lens. The normal to the light valve also forms the angle &thgr;xz with the optical axis of a focusing optical system.

Abstract: An apparatus for recording and generating images includes a printing unit. The printing unit includes a carrier that is dimensioned to approximate a PCMCIA memory card. A media supply is receivable in the carrier. A page width print head assembly is mounted in the carrier to print images on the media. The page width print head assembly includes at least one print head chip and a suitable printing microprocessor that is configured to control operation of the print head chip. An ink supply mechanism is operatively arranged with respect to the print head assembly to supply the print head assembly with ink. A media feed mechanism is positioned in the carrier to feed media to and from the print head chip. The apparatus includes an image recordal apparatus that includes a housing in which the carrier is received. The housing is dimensioned to define a sleeve for the carrier so that at least half the carrier is received in the housing.

Abstract: Methods for normalization of experimental data with experiment-to-experiment variability. The experimental data may include biotechnology data or other data where experiment-to-experiment variability is introduced by an environment used to conduct multiple iterations of the same experiment. Deviations in the experimental data are measured between a central character and data values from multiple indexed data sets. The central character is a value of an ordered comparison determined from the multiple indexed data sets. The central character includes zero-order and low order central characters. Deviations between the central character and the multiple indexed data sets are removed by comparing the central character to the measured deviations from the multiple indexed data sets, thereby reducing deviations between the multiple indexed data sets and thus reducing experiment-to-experiment variability.

Abstract: A storage system for storing photographic film negatives that makes it easier for a consumer to identify the images on each negative. The storage system is made from sleeving material having several individual sleeves for storing strips of photographic film negatives. An index print is affixed to the sleeving material so that the positive images on the index print are located directly above the sleeve holding the negative on which the positive images are based.

Abstract: An image reproducing apparatus includes a slot which holding a magnetooptical disk. A plurality of image folders are formed in the magnetooptical disk. The folders manage a plurality of image files. When the magnetooptical disk is inserted in the slot and an information search mode is selected, folder Nos. of the folders are detected by a CPU. The detected folder Nos. are displayed on a screen by a character generator. When any folder No. displayed on the monitor is selected, the number of image files managed by the folder holding the selected folder No. is detected by the CPU. The detected number of image files is displayed on the monitor screen by the character generator.

Abstract: The invention concerns a method for identification of stationary or moving objects such as images, texts or physical items on the basis of a digital representation (308), to be learned, of the object or of a part of the object. Within the representation (308) to be learned or within a detail (310), a search window (312) is initially selected here which occurs only once within the representation (308) to be learned or within the detail (310). At least one search detail (314, 316, 318) within the search window (312) is then selected, and forms the basis for the object identification. The invention further relates to a digital camera, in particular for image processing in an industrial environment.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for locating a fault (F) in a section of parallel transmission lines in a network comprising the steps: measuring the currents and voltages of both lines at a measuring point arranged at one end (A) of the section, determining the fault distance (x) between the measuring point and the fault as a solution of an equation Ax2−Bx+C−Rf=0 comprising the fault distance (x) as a variable and the fault resistance (RF), the invention is characterized in that the parameters (A, B, C, D) comprise the phase components of the locally measured currents and voltages and are obtained from calculating from the measuring point to the fault location along the both parallel lines, and wherein the equation is resolved into its real and imaginary parts:

Abstract: A taking lens of a used lens-fitted photo film unit is cleaned according to sequential steps for recycling. A cleaning head is caused to press a loosened cleaning tape against the taking lens. While the cleaning tape is pressed against the taking lens, the cleaning head is moved, to wipe the taking lens with the cleaning tape. Furthermore, before wiping with the cleaning tape, the taking lens may be brushed by rotating the cleaning head back and forth. In a preferred embodiment, a recycling apparatus includes a disassembly line which disassembles the lens-fitted photo film unit after removal of a cassette shell with photo film being exposed. A main body is obtained with at least a cassette shutter closing mechanism for a cassette shutter and a frame counter mechanism. Furthermore, an inspection line inspects operation of the mechanical parts and a cleaning line cleans at least a viewfinder lens.

Abstract: A standard scale used in a photogrammetric measurement system has a polygonal plate having three apexes which are arranged to define a reference plane, where each of the apexes defines a reference point. Another standard scale has a light-guide plate member which has three light-emitting spots for defining reference points. Yet another standard scale has a frame member, and reference-point-forming elements, for defining reference points, arranged on the frame to define a reference plane. A marker used in a photogrammetric measurement system for defining a standard scale has a light-guide plate having a light emitting spot for defining a reference point. Another marker has a polygonal-pyramidal-shaped optical assembly formed from light-guide plates, including a core layer containing fluorescent substances, such that an apex of the optical assembly is defined by an emission of fluorescent radiation therefrom.

Abstract: Each of stages RS(1), RS(2), . . . of a shift register is constituted by six TFTS. A ratio of a channel width and a channel length (W/L) of each of these TFTS 1 to 6 is set in accordance with a transistor characteristic of each TFT in such a manner that the shift register normally operates for a long time even at a high temperature.

Abstract: Calibration of a camera lens involves two stages. A first stage involves determining intrinsic characteristics of the lens system and generating a computer file containing these characteristics. The first stage is performed once for all. In a second stage, performed each time a camera is used on site with the lens, there is on-site calibration of a package comprising the camera and a lens system is performed in order to define transfer functions between signals from sensors sensing the orientation of the camera and sensors sensing the setting of the lens system and the real characteristics, based on the file and on signals obtained by shooting characteristic points in the scene to be displayed.

Abstract: When a recording starting point of a color photosensitive material reaches a position on which light beams are focused by a condenser lens and a reflecting mirror, a light beam is emitted from a red organic EL element of a light source by a controller, and red image data corresponding to a plurality of lines is transferred to a DMD. In accordance with the image data, on-off control of micromirrors of the DMD is carried out, and the red light beam emitted from the light source is made incident on the DMD. When the micromirrors are on, the incident light beam is reflected toward the reflecting mirror. The light beam is focused onto a recording surface of the color photosensitive material by the condenser lens and the reflecting mirror, and red exposure is carried out. Subsequently, green exposure and blue exposure are carried out in the same way.

Abstract: An object of the present invention is to obtain an image of a subject in a desired pose. To attain this object, an image extracting apparatus according to the present invention is provided with an image database in which a plurality of images is stored, detecting means (S104) for detecting the orientation of a subject in an image, and extracting means (S106) for extracting an image including a subject in a predetermined orientation (S102) from the image database based on the result of the detection by the detecting means.

Abstract: The invention relates to an apparatus and a method for monitoring a detection region (6) of a working element. The apparatus has at least one camera (5) for continuously detecting the detection region (6), and an evaluation unit, into which image information generated by the camera (5) is read. In the evaluation unit, a comparison of the image information to reference images, and/or a color-feature analysis, allow(s) the detection of endangered objects within at least one protection zone (7) in the detection region (6). If at least one endangered object is detected inside the protection zone (7), the evaluation unit disables the working element. In contrast, if no endangered object is located inside the protection zone (7), the evaluation unit enables the working element.

Abstract: A blur preventing device of a camera includes a base portion having a depressed portion on one side thereof to allow a nose of a user to be inserted therein; a sebaceous matter absorbing layer disposed on a surface of the base portion including the depressed portion; and an adhesive layer disposed on a back surface of the base portion to be detachably attached to a back side of the camera. Since a user can hold the camera by pressing the nose against the back side of the camera through the blur preventing device, a picture without blur can be taken. Moreover, there is no risk of staining the back of the camera with the sebaceous matter since the blur preventing device is provided with the sebaceous matter absorbing layer.

Abstract: Method and apparatus for testing wind and trip in camera units for use with photographic film. Each camera unit encloses and defines a film path and includes a film driven preset member and a film spindle. The preset member extends into the film path. In the method, the film spindle of the camera unit is wound; and, in tandem with the winding, a film surrogate is propelled along the film path from a position upstream from the preset member to a position downstream from the preset member. During the propelling, the film surrogate is maintained in the film path.

Abstract: A panoramic image capture aid is formed in a photographic camera to assist a photographer in recording a series of film images that can be combined to form a panoramic image. The capture aid includes a viewing window on the camera, a first stripe indicator coupled to a film advance mechanism for moving with each film advance, and a second stripe indicator coupled to a compass for indicating the direction the camera is pointing. The first and second stripe indicators are supported on transparent rings concentrically arranged relative to the camera body such that their stripes intersect in the viewing window when the camera is properly positioned for the next image in the series of images.

Abstract: A simple and compact apparatus for removing film from a film magazine includes a film slot opening/closing mechanism which is operated by a film slot opening/closing lever, and a spool driving shaft which is turned by a spool revolving knob. The apparatus further includes a film releasing mechanism. The mechanism has a structure such that a film releasing jig is inserted into a cartridge loaded with a film magazine through the film outlet slot of the cartridge by operating a film releasing jig lever.. The apparatus is used with a film magazine whose spool shaft has a film engagement claw therein. A hole formed in the tail end of film is engaged with the engagement claw. When the film releasing jig is inserted into the cartridge, the film is disengaged from the engagement claw. The film slot opening/closing lever, spool revolving knob, and film releasing jig lever are operated manually.

Abstract: The system for and a method of generating a scent and an image based upon a coded signal transmitted from a remote location, and the scent is generated from a dry scent carrying medium which contains a plurality of independent sources of scent causing agents. The coded signal is indicative of simultaneously activating the independent sources of scent causing agents so as to generated a complex mixture of the scents on the fly.

Abstract: Method and apparatus for testing wind and trip in camera units for use with photographic film. Each camera unit encloses and defines a film path and includes a film driven preset member and a film spindle. The preset member extends into the film path. In the method, the film spindle of the camera unit is wound; and, in tandem with the winding, a film surrogate is propelled along the film path from a position upstream from the preset member to a position downstream from the preset member. During the propelling, the film surrogate is maintained in the film path.

Abstract: Personalized story presentations, such as video movies, are prepared with the aid of a kit including a film camera, pose instruction set and chroma-key backdrop. The camera is preferably a special single-use camera having a visual aid strip seen in the viewfinder showing a series of poses associated with a selected story line. An optional audio accessory is provided to capture spoken phrases and other sounds to be associated with the presentation. The exposed film and sound recording are submitted to a photofinisher/image processor where the images and audio are digitized and incorporated into a preexisting digitized story using existing image processing programs. When completed, the personalized story is recorded on suitable playback media and returned to the customer. The same process can be used to create interactive game programs.

Abstract: A sheet, having material deposited thereon, is placed over a printed photograph and the material is then transferred onto the printed photograph to cover a selected area in the printed photograph. The sheet has rub-on material deposited thereon, where the rub-on material is shaped and sized on the sheet for covering an image of a pupil of a person such a red-eye affected image of a pupil.

Abstract: A one-time-use camera preloaded with a color negative silver halide photographic element is disclosed. The element is capable of producing images after imagewise exposure that, when developed, converted to electronic form, digitally corrected and then converted to a viewable form, exhibit excellent color, reduced granularity and improved sharpness. The photographic elements contain blue, green and red recording layer units capable of forming spectrally differentiated dye images. The layer units are substantially free of colored masking coupler, and each exhibit a dye image gamma of less than 1.5. The element exhibits an exposure latitude of at least 2.7 log E. The gamma ratios of the blue, green and red recording layer units are between 0.80 and 1.2.

Abstract: A photograph DP bag (10) is provided with: a bag main body (11, 12) for accommodating at least one of a printed photograph and a developed photograph film therein and having a receiver layer for sublimation-transcription at a surface thereof; and an index print (15) of a positive image of the developed photograph film, which is printed on the receiver layer of the bag main body by a sublimation-transcribing method

Abstract: The present invention provides a processing agent introducing apparatus for use in a photosensitive material processing apparatus processing a photosensitive material. The processing agent introducing apparatus comprises a reservoir tank for reservoiring processing agent for replenishment, holding means for holding a container in which replenisher is sealed while a sealed opening of the container is directed downward, and an unsealing member for unsealing the container and for flowing the processing agent in the container into the reservoir tank, wherein the unsealing member has a plurality of jet openings jetting a cleaning liquid for cleaning an inner wall of the container in different directions. Accordingly, a plurality of jet openings jet the cleaning liquid in different directions so as to shoot the cleaning liquid on plural positions in the container. Thus, the apparatus of the present invention has less cleaning non-uniformity than the apparatus which shoots the cleaning liquid on one position.

Abstract: An electro-developing type camera has an electro-developing recording medium for recording and developing an optical image formed thereon. A conductive electric-charge-eliminating brush is provided to establish electrical contact and physical contact with the recording medium. The electric-charge eliminating brush eliminates an electric charge from the recording medium due to the electrical contact between the brush and the recording medium, and removes particulate matter such as dust from the recording medium due to the physical contact between the brush and the recording medium.