公开(公告)号：US20040183918A1

公开(公告)日：2004-09-23

申请号：US10392994

申请日：2003-03-20

Applicant: Eastman Kodak Company

Inventor： John R. Squilla ,  John R. Fredlund ,  Joseph A. Manico

IPC: H04N005/262 ,  H04N009/74

CPC classification number: H04N1/00132 ,  G06T5/001 ,  G06T5/50 ,  G06T11/60 ,  H04N1/0014 ,  H04N1/00143 ,  H04N1/00164 ,  H04N1/00167 ,  H04N1/00172 ,  H04N1/00193 ,  H04N1/00196 ,  H04N1/32128 ,  H04N5/23251 ,  H04N2201/3253 ,  H04N2201/3261

Abstract: A photographic system is described for producing enhanced products from pictures of one or more known picture sites situated at predetermined locations and representing content of interest to a photographer. The system includes (a) a database containing content pertaining to the picture sites; (b) a camera for capturing images of the picture sites; (c) a processor for relating the captured images to the locations of picture sites, thereby identifying locations of the images, where the processor uses the locations of the images to access selected content in the database pertaining to the picture sites; and (d) a product generator for generating enhanced image products. In one embodiment, the data base contains stock images pertaining to the picture sites and the product generator combines the stock images pertaining to the content of the picture sites with the captured images of the picture sites to generate a new image product.

Abstract translation: 描述了一种照相系统，用于从位于预定位置处的一个或多个已知图像位置的图片产生增强产品，并表示对摄影者感兴趣的内容。 该系统包括（a）包含与图片站点有关的内容的数据库; （b）摄像机，用于拍摄图像的图像; （c）处理器，用于将捕获的图像与图像位置的位置相关联，从而识别图像的位置，其中处理器使用图像的位置来访问与图片站点相关的数据库中的所选内容; 和（d）用于产生增强图像产品的产品发生器。 在一个实施例中，数据库包含与图片站点有关的库存图像，并且产品生成器将与图片站点的内容有关的库存图像与图像站点的捕获图像相结合，以生成新的图像产品。

公开(公告)号：US06785739B1

公开(公告)日：2004-08-31

申请号：US09511513

申请日：2000-02-23

Applicant: Lee W. Tutt ,  Robert W. Spurr

Inventor： Lee W. Tutt ,  Robert W. Spurr

IPC: G06F1516

CPC classification number: H04N1/00241 ,  G06K17/00 ,  H04N1/00127 ,  H04N1/00204 ,  H04N1/00236 ,  H04N1/32122 ,  H04N2201/0049 ,  H04N2201/0055 ,  H04N2201/3207 ,  H04N2201/3226 ,  H04N2201/3261 ,  H04N2201/3274 ,  H04N2201/3278

Abstract: Apparatus (10) for storage and retrieval of audio, sound or other data in association with a fixed still image including an image receiver (28) including a medium for fixing a reproduction of the still image thereon, and a transponder (36) connected to the image receiver (28) including an antenna (42) for receiving and sending signals, a memory (48) for storing address information for accessing a site (76) on a communications network (72) containing the data relating to the still image, a processor (52) and circuitry connected to the memory (48) and the antenna (42) for retrieving the address information and outputting an output signal (64) including the address information over the antenna (42) when a read signal (60) is received. The apparatus (10) can additionally include a transceiver (56) including an antenna (58) for outputting the read signal (60) to the transponder (36) and receiving the output signal (64) from the transponder (36).

Abstract translation: 用于与包括图像接收器（28）的固定静止图像相关联地存储和检索音频，声音或其他数据的设备（10），所述图像接收器（28）包括用于固定其上的静止图像的再现的介质;以及应答器（36），其连接到 图像接收器（28）包括用于接收和发送信号的天线（42），用于存储用于访问通信网络（72）上的站点（76）的地址信息的存储器（48），该通信网络包含与静止图像相关的数据， 处理器（52）和连接到存储器（48）和天线（42）的电路，用于当读取信号（60）和/或数据信号（60）通过天线（42）检索地址信息并输出包括地址信息的输出信号（64） 被收到。 装置（10）还可以包括收发器（56），其包括用于将读取信号（60）输出到应答器（36）并从应答器（36）接收输出信号（64）的天线（58）。

公开(公告)号：US20040085403A1

公开(公告)日：2004-05-06

申请号：US10693948

申请日：2003-10-28

Inventor： Kia Silverbrook

IPC: B41J002/04

CPC classification number: B41J2/04 ,  B41J2/135 ,  B41J2/14 ,  B41J2/14427 ,  B41J2/16 ,  B41J2/1601 ,  B41J2/1623 ,  B41J2/1626 ,  B41J2/1628 ,  B41J2/1629 ,  B41J2/1631 ,  B41J2/1632 ,  B41J2/1635 ,  B41J2/1637 ,  B41J2/1639 ,  B41J2/1642 ,  B41J2/1643 ,  B41J2/1645 ,  B41J2/1646 ,  B41J2/1648 ,  B41J2/16585 ,  B41J2/17503 ,  B41J2/17513 ,  B41J2/17596 ,  B41J15/044 ,  B41J29/02 ,  B41J2002/041 ,  B41J2002/14346 ,  B41J2002/14435 ,  B41J2002/14443 ,  B41J2002/14491 ,  B41J2202/11 ,  B41J2202/13 ,  B41J2202/21 ,  B42D25/00 ,  B42D2035/08 ,  B42D2035/34 ,  B42D2035/50 ,  B82Y30/00 ,  G03B17/02 ,  G03B27/02 ,  G06F1/1626 ,  G06F12/0866 ,  G06F21/79 ,  G06F21/86 ,  G06F2212/2022 ,  G06F2221/2129 ,  G06K1/121 ,  G06K7/10722 ,  G06K7/14 ,  G06K7/1417 ,  G06K19/06037 ,  G06K19/073 ,  G06T1/20 ,  G06T3/0006 ,  G07F7/08 ,  G07F7/086 ,  G07F7/12 ,  G09G2310/0281 ,  G11C11/56 ,  G11C16/22 ,  H01L23/576 ,  H01L2924/0002 ,  H04N1/00127 ,  H04N1/00278 ,  H04N1/00326 ,  H04N1/00355 ,  H04N1/0044 ,  H04N1/00965 ,  H04N1/00968 ,  H04N1/2112 ,  H04N1/2154 ,  H04N1/2307 ,  H04N1/32122 ,  H04N1/32133 ,  H04N5/225 ,  H04N5/2628 ,  H04N5/335 ,  H04N9/045 ,  H04N2101/00 ,  H04N2201/0008 ,  H04N2201/0084 ,  H04N2201/3222 ,  H04N2201/3242 ,  H04N2201/3261 ,  H04N2201/3264 ,  H04N2201/3269 ,  H04N2201/3276 ,  H04N2201/328 ,  H05K1/14 ,  H05K1/189 ,  Y10T29/49401 ,  H01L2924/00

Abstract: A printhead chip for an inkjet printhead includes a wafer substrate that incorporates drive circuitry. The wafer substrate defines a plurality of ink inlet channels. Nozzle arrangements are positioned on the wafer substrate. Each nozzle arrangement includes a passive nozzle chamber structure that extends from the wafer substrate and bounds a respective ink inlet channel. A dynamic nozzle chamber structure defines a nozzle chamber with the passive nozzle chamber structure and has a roof that defines the ink ejection port. The dynamic structure is displaceable towards the wafer substrate into an actuated position and away from the wafer substrate into a rest position such that a drop of ink can be ejected from the ink ejection port. An elongate micro-electromechanical actuator is connected between the wafer substrate and the dynamic structure. The actuator includes a beam assembly that has an active beam of a conductive material, capable of thermal expansion, that defines a heating circuit and is connected to the drive circuitry and a passive beam that is interposed between the active beam and the wafer substrate such that, when the active beam receives an electrical signal from the drive circuitry, the active beam expands relative to the passive beam driving the dynamic structure into the actuated position to generate the drop of ink and when the signal is cut off subsequent cooling of the active beam causes the dynamic structure to move back to the rest position, facilitating a separation of the drop of ink.

Abstract translation: 用于喷墨打印头的打印头芯片包括结合驱动电路的晶片衬底。 晶片衬底限定多个墨水入口通道。 喷嘴布置位于晶片衬底上。 每个喷嘴装置包括从晶片衬底延伸并限定相应的墨水入口通道的被动喷嘴室结构。 动态喷嘴室结构限定具有被动喷嘴室结构的喷嘴室，并且具有限定喷墨口的顶部。 动态结构可朝着晶片衬底移动到致动位置并远离晶片衬底进入静止位置，使得一滴墨水可从喷墨口喷出。 细长的微机电致动器连接在晶片衬底和动态结构之间。 致动器包括梁组件，其具有能够热膨胀的能够热膨胀的有源梁，其限定加热电路并且连接到驱动电路，以及插入在有源光束和晶片衬底之间的无源光束，使得 当有源波束从驱动电路接收到电信号时，有源波束相对于被动波束膨胀，从而将动态结构驱动到致动位置，以产生墨滴，并且当该信号被切断随后冷却有源波束 导致动态结构回到静止位置，便于墨滴的分离。

公开(公告)号：US06724921B2

公开(公告)日：2004-04-20

申请号：US10166165

申请日：2002-06-11

Applicant: Takashi Yamaguchi

Inventor： Takashi Yamaguchi

IPC: G06K900

CPC classification number: G06T1/0028 ,  B41J2/2114 ,  G06T1/0021 ,  G06T2201/0051 ,  H04N1/32203 ,  H04N1/32208 ,  H04N1/32251 ,  H04N1/32304 ,  H04N1/32309 ,  H04N2201/3233 ,  H04N2201/3261 ,  H04N2201/327 ,  H04N2201/3271 ,  H04N2201/3274 ,  H04N2201/3278

Abstract: Additional information, composed of characters, images, voice, etc., is converted into two-dimensional codes and then converted into a visible additional image to be embedded. The additional image is embedded in a full-color main image in a state of invisibility to produce a composite image. The composite image is recorded on a non-electronic medium such as paper or on an electronic medium, such as a memory on a personal computer, over the Internet. The embedded additional image is extracted from the composite image recorded on the recording medium and the additional information is reproduced.

Abstract translation: 由字符，图像，声音等组成的附加信息被转换为二维码，然后转换成可嵌入的可见附加图像。 附加图像以不可见性的状态嵌入全色主图像中以产生合成图像。 合成图像通过互联网被记录在非电子介质如纸上或诸如个人计算机上的存储器之类的电子介质上。 从记录在记录介质上的合成图像中提取嵌入的附加图像，并再现附加信息。

公开(公告)号：US20040069743A1

公开(公告)日：2004-04-15

申请号：US10693977

申请日：2003-10-28

Inventor： Kia Silverbrook

IPC: G11B005/127

CPC classification number: B41J2/04 ,  B41J2/135 ,  B41J2/14 ,  B41J2/14427 ,  B41J2/16 ,  B41J2/1601 ,  B41J2/1623 ,  B41J2/1626 ,  B41J2/1628 ,  B41J2/1629 ,  B41J2/1631 ,  B41J2/1632 ,  B41J2/1635 ,  B41J2/1637 ,  B41J2/1639 ,  B41J2/1642 ,  B41J2/1643 ,  B41J2/1645 ,  B41J2/1646 ,  B41J2/1648 ,  B41J2/16585 ,  B41J2/17503 ,  B41J2/17513 ,  B41J2/17596 ,  B41J15/044 ,  B41J29/02 ,  B41J2002/041 ,  B41J2002/14346 ,  B41J2002/14435 ,  B41J2002/14443 ,  B41J2002/14491 ,  B41J2202/11 ,  B41J2202/13 ,  B41J2202/21 ,  B42D25/00 ,  B42D2035/08 ,  B42D2035/34 ,  B42D2035/50 ,  B82Y30/00 ,  G03B17/02 ,  G03B27/02 ,  G06F1/1626 ,  G06F12/0866 ,  G06F21/79 ,  G06F21/86 ,  G06F2212/2022 ,  G06F2221/2129 ,  G06K1/121 ,  G06K7/10722 ,  G06K7/14 ,  G06K7/1417 ,  G06K19/06037 ,  G06K19/073 ,  G06T1/20 ,  G06T3/0006 ,  G07F7/08 ,  G07F7/086 ,  G07F7/12 ,  G09G2310/0281 ,  G11C11/56 ,  G11C16/22 ,  H01L23/576 ,  H01L2924/0002 ,  H04N1/00127 ,  H04N1/00278 ,  H04N1/00326 ,  H04N1/00355 ,  H04N1/0044 ,  H04N1/00965 ,  H04N1/00968 ,  H04N1/2112 ,  H04N1/2154 ,  H04N1/2307 ,  H04N1/32122 ,  H04N1/32133 ,  H04N5/225 ,  H04N5/2628 ,  H04N5/335 ,  H04N9/045 ,  H04N2101/00 ,  H04N2201/0008 ,  H04N2201/0084 ,  H04N2201/3222 ,  H04N2201/3242 ,  H04N2201/3261 ,  H04N2201/3264 ,  H04N2201/3269 ,  H04N2201/3276 ,  H04N2201/328 ,  H05K1/14 ,  H05K1/189 ,  Y10T29/49401 ,  H01L2924/00

Abstract: A method of fabricating an inkjet printhead chip for an inkjet printhead includes the step of depositing a first layer of a sacrificial material on a wafer substrate that incorporates drive circuitry. A deposition zone for a passive beam and a passive structure is formed with the first layer of sacrificial material. A metal layer is deposited on the first layer of sacrificial material. The metal layer is etched to define the passive beam and the passive structure. A second layer of a sacrificial material is deposited on the metal layer. A deposition zone for an active beam is formed on the second layer of sacrificial material. A metal layer is deposited on the second layer of sacrificial material. The metal layer is etched to define the active beam. The deposition zone is formed so that the metal layer makes electrical contact with the drive circuitry. A third layer of sacrificial material is deposited on the metal layer. A deposition zone for a dynamic structure is formed on the third layer of sacrificial material. A structural layer is deposited on the third layer of sacrificial material. The structural layer is etched to define the dynamic structure. The sacrificial material is etched away.

Abstract translation: 制造用于喷墨打印头的喷墨打印头芯片的方法包括在包含驱动电路的晶片衬底上沉积牺牲材料的第一层的步骤。 用无源光束和被动结构的沉积区形成有第一层牺牲材料。 金属层沉积在第一层牺牲材料上。 金属层被蚀刻以限定被动梁和被动结构。 第二层牺牲材料沉积在金属层上。 在第二牺牲材料层上形成有源光束的沉积区。 金属层沉积在第二层牺牲材料上。 金属层被蚀刻以限定有源光束。 沉积区形成为使得金属层与驱动电路电接触。 第三层牺牲材料沉积在金属层上。 用于动态结构的沉积区形成在第三层牺牲材料上。 结构层沉积在第三层牺牲材料上。 蚀刻结构层以限定动态结构。 牺牲材料被蚀刻掉。

公开(公告)号：US20030072562A1

公开(公告)日：2003-04-17

申请号：US10263176

申请日：2002-10-02

Applicant: Eastman Kodak Company

Inventor： Jean-Marie Vau ,  Thibault J. Franchini

IPC: H04N005/781

CPC classification number: H04N1/32112 ,  H04N1/00127 ,  H04N1/32101 ,  H04N1/32122 ,  H04N2201/3204 ,  H04N2201/3225 ,  H04N2201/3261 ,  H04N2201/3264 ,  H04N2201/3277

Abstract: The invention relates to the multimedia domain of processing digital data coming from various digital sources. The present invention relates more specifically to a method for automatically associating other data to image recording. The present invention provides for a method that enables a user, based on digital data coming from various sources, to make a relevant association of all these digital data to enhance a digital image, taking into account a set of contextual parameters. Applications of the present invention are embodied in terminals whether portable or not, like for example digital platforms comprising audio players.

Abstract translation: 本发明涉及处理来自各种数字源的数字数据的多媒体领域。 本发明更具体地涉及一种用于将其他数据自动关联到图像记录的方法。 本发明提供一种使用户能够基于来自各种来源的数字数据，将所有这些数字数据进行相关关联以增强数字图像，同时考虑到一组上下文参数的方法。 本发明的应用体现在终端中，无论是否便携式，例如包括音频播放器的数字平台。

公开(公告)号：US06424426B1

公开(公告)日：2002-07-23

申请号：US09537820

申请日：2000-03-28

Applicant: Matthew K. Henry

Inventor： Matthew K. Henry

IPC: H04N100

CPC classification number: H04L51/28 ,  H04L51/066 ,  H04L51/30 ,  H04N1/00127 ,  H04N1/00209 ,  H04N1/0036 ,  H04N1/00366 ,  H04N1/00371 ,  H04N1/00374 ,  H04N1/32026 ,  H04N1/32042 ,  H04N1/32048 ,  H04N1/32064 ,  H04N1/32112 ,  H04N1/32128 ,  H04N1/32496 ,  H04N2201/0017 ,  H04N2201/0068 ,  H04N2201/0086 ,  H04N2201/0093 ,  H04N2201/3218 ,  H04N2201/3261 ,  H04N2201/3278

Abstract: A facsimile/email communication system and method providing a user the ability to send emails from any standalone facsimile machine and providing a user the ability to logon to a centralized web server and send facsimiles to any standalone fax machine.

Abstract translation: 一种传真/电子邮件通信系统和方法，用于向用户提供从任何独立传真机发送电子邮件的能力，并向用户提供登录到集中式Web服务器并将传真发送到任何独立传真机的能力。

公开(公告)号：US20020071104A1

公开(公告)日：2002-06-13

申请号：US09922274

申请日：2001-08-06

Inventor： Kia Silverbrook

IPC: G03B027/00

CPC classification number: B41J2/175 ,  B41J2/14 ,  B41J2/14427 ,  B41J2/16 ,  B41J2/1601 ,  B41J2/1623 ,  B41J2/1626 ,  B41J2/1628 ,  B41J2/1629 ,  B41J2/1631 ,  B41J2/1632 ,  B41J2/1635 ,  B41J2/1637 ,  B41J2/1639 ,  B41J2/1642 ,  B41J2/1643 ,  B41J2/1645 ,  B41J2/1646 ,  B41J2/1648 ,  B41J2/16585 ,  B41J2/17503 ,  B41J2/17513 ,  B41J2/17546 ,  B41J2/17596 ,  B41J3/445 ,  B41J11/0005 ,  B41J11/70 ,  B41J15/04 ,  B41J15/044 ,  B41J29/02 ,  B41J2002/041 ,  B41J2002/14491 ,  B41J2202/21 ,  B42D15/02 ,  B42D25/00 ,  B42D25/20 ,  B42D25/23 ,  B42D2035/08 ,  B42D2035/34 ,  B42D2035/50 ,  B82Y30/00 ,  G03B17/02 ,  G03B27/00 ,  G03B27/02 ,  G06F1/1626 ,  G06F3/12 ,  G06F12/0866 ,  G06F21/79 ,  G06F21/86 ,  G06F2212/2022 ,  G06F2221/2129 ,  G06K1/121 ,  G06K7/10722 ,  G06K7/14 ,  G06K7/1417 ,  G06K19/06037 ,  G06K19/073 ,  G06T1/20 ,  G06T3/0006 ,  G07F7/08 ,  G07F7/086 ,  G07F7/12 ,  G09G2300/026 ,  G09G2310/0281 ,  G11C11/56 ,  G11C16/22 ,  H01L23/576 ,  H01L2924/0002 ,  H04N1/00127 ,  H04N1/00278 ,  H04N1/00326 ,  H04N1/00355 ,  H04N1/0044 ,  H04N1/00965 ,  H04N1/00968 ,  H04N1/04 ,  H04N1/2112 ,  H04N1/2154 ,  H04N1/2307 ,  H04N1/32122 ,  H04N1/32133 ,  H04N5/225 ,  H04N5/2628 ,  H04N5/335 ,  H04N9/045 ,  H04N2101/00 ,  H04N2201/0008 ,  H04N2201/0084 ,  H04N2201/3222 ,  H04N2201/3242 ,  H04N2201/3261 ,  H04N2201/3264 ,  H04N2201/3269 ,  H04N2201/3276 ,  H04N2201/328 ,  H05K1/14 ,  H05K1/189 ,  Y10S358/9091 ,  H01L2924/00

Abstract: An image sensing and processing apparatus includes an image sensor that is capable of generating signals carrying data relating to an image sensed by the image sensor. The apparatus includes a microcontroller. The microcontroller includes a wafer substrate. VLIW processor circuitry is positioned on the wafer substrate. Image sensor interface circuitry is positioned on the wafer substrate and is connected between the VLIW processor circuitry and the image sensor. The image sensor interface circuitry is configured to facilitate communication between the VLIW processor circuitry and the image sensor. Bus interface circuitry that is discrete from the image sensor interface circuitry is connected to the VLIW processor circuitry so that the VLIW processor circuitry can communicate with devices other than the image sensor via a bus.

Abstract translation: 图像感测和处理装置包括能够产生携带与由图像传感器感测到的图像有关的数据的信号的图像传感器。 该装置包括微控制器。 微控制器包括晶片衬底。 VLIW处理器电路位于晶片衬底上。 图像传感器接口电路位于晶片衬底上并连接在VLIW处理器电路和图像传感器之间。 图像传感器接口电路被配置为便于VLIW处理器电路和图像传感器之间的通信。 从图像传感器接口电路离散的总线接口电路连接到VLIW处理器电路，使得VLIW处理器电路可以经由总线与图像传感器之外的设备进行通信。

公开(公告)号：US06275260B1

公开(公告)日：2001-08-14

申请号：US08931673

申请日：1997-09-17

Applicant: Eric C. Anderson

Inventor： Eric C. Anderson

IPC: H04N5262

CPC classification number: H04N1/32144 ,  H04N2201/3211 ,  H04N2201/3214 ,  H04N2201/3215 ,  H04N2201/3261 ,  H04N2201/3274

Abstract: Method and system aspects for digital image stamp positioning are disclosed. A method aspect, and system for providing same, positions a stamp in a digital image captured with a digital image capture unit independently of the digital image orientation. Included are the selecting of at least two offset values for a stamp and identifying of an area in an image for placing the stamp based on the at least two offset values. Additionally included is the positioning of the stamp within the identified area based on the at least two offset values.

Abstract translation: 公开了用于数字图像印记定位的方法和系统方面。 一种方法方面和用于提供相同的方法的系统将印模放置在与数字图像捕获单元捕获的数字图像中，而与数字图像取向无关。 包括为印记选择至少两个偏移值并且基于至少两个偏移值来标识用于放置印模的图像中的区域。 另外包括基于至少两个偏移值的印模在所识别的区域内的定位。

公开(公告)号：US06216156B1

公开(公告)日：2001-04-10

申请号：US09174683

申请日：1998-10-19

Applicant: Amir Friedman

Inventor： Amir Friedman

IPC: G06F1300

CPC classification number: H04N1/00238 ,  H04L29/06 ,  H04L69/329 ,  H04M1/2535 ,  H04N1/00204 ,  H04N1/00209 ,  H04N1/00954 ,  H04N1/32432 ,  H04N2201/0065 ,  H04N2201/0067 ,  H04N2201/0068 ,  H04N2201/0082 ,  H04N2201/0086 ,  H04N2201/0093 ,  H04N2201/3261

Abstract: This invention discloses an apparatus for a global network communicator including an application-specific communications device suitable substantially only for global network communications and including a global network application specific user interface, network protocol processing circuitry operative for communication with the global network and for formatting data to a required protocol employed by the global network and for translating data received from the global network to a format acceptable to the user interface, a communication line interface interconnecting the network protocol processing circuitry to the global network and including logical and physical interface apparatus and modulation and demodulation apparatus for information transmitted to the global network and information received from the global network respectively and network access activation circuitry for initiating communication between the communicator and the global network.

Abstract translation: 本发明公开了一种用于全球网络通信器的设备，其包括专用通信设备，其基本上仅适用于全球网络通信，并且包括全球网络专用用户接口，可与全球网络通信的网络协议处理电路， 全球网络采用的所需协议，以及将从全球网络接收的数据转换为用户界面可接受的格式;将网络协议处理电路互连到全局网络并包括逻辑和物理接口设备和调制的通信线路接口，以及 解调装置，用于发送到全球网络的信息和从全局网络接收的信息，以及用于启动通信器和全局网络之间的通信的网络接入激活电路。