公开(公告)号：US20060279051A1

公开(公告)日：2006-12-14

申请号：US10564042

申请日：2004-07-07

Applicant: Michael Stokes

Inventor： Michael Stokes

IPC: B62D39/00

CPC classification number: B60B33/0007 ,  B60B33/0021 ,  B60B33/0039 ,  B60B33/0049 ,  B60B33/0057 ,  B60B33/0068 ,  B60B33/0073 ,  B60B33/025 ,  B62B3/1492 ,  B62B2301/0463 ,  B62B2301/20

Abstract: A steering assembly for use with a trolley including a carriage and at least one castor wheel (3) swivel-mounted about a vertical axis, the steering assembly including: co-operating wheel blocking members (131, 23) mounted respectively to the carriage and the castor wheel; and actuation means (150, 152) for causing the selective engagement of the co-operating wheel blocking members (131, 23) so as to prevent swivelling of the castor wheel (3).

Abstract translation: 一种用于与小车一起使用的转向组件，所述手推车包括滑架和围绕垂直轴线旋转安装的至少一个脚轮（3），所述转向组件包括：分别安装在所述滑架和所述滑架上的配合轮的阻挡构件（131,23） 脚轮; 以及致动装置（150,152），用于使所述配合轮阻挡构件（131,23）选择性地接合，以防止所述脚轮（3）的旋转。

公开(公告)号：US20060203257A1

公开(公告)日：2006-09-14

申请号：US11076968

申请日：2005-03-11

Applicant: Craig McLuckie ,  Daniel Emerson ,  Michael Stokes ,  Richard Turner ,  Feng Yue

Inventor： Craig McLuckie ,  Daniel Emerson ,  Michael Stokes ,  Richard Turner ,  Feng Yue

IPC: G06F3/12 ,  G06F15/00

CPC classification number: H04N1/603 ,  G06F3/1204 ,  G06F3/1232 ,  G06F3/1284 ,  H04N1/32101 ,  H04N2201/0082 ,  H04N2201/3214 ,  H04N2201/3215 ,  H04N2201/3219 ,  H04N2201/3242 ,  H04N2201/3246 ,  H04N2201/3278 ,  H04N2201/33321 ,  H04N2201/33378

Abstract: A system and related techniques expose color printing resources to applications, utilities, operating system and other resources, to automatically detect output capabilities as well as to permit integrated print functions which preserve metadata and other context within the printing workflow. According to embodiments of the invention in one regard, a set of applications may invoke or access a print subsystem to transmit one or more image files to a laser, inkjet, dye sublimation or other printer or other output device. According to embodiments of the invention, the print subsystem may interface to a color management engine and/or a non-color image management engine to automatically negotiate a set of enhanced or optimized print parameters, such as gamma correction, white balance correction, media selection or other options or parameters, for instance for color printing on photographic paper. Because those print or other output capabilities may be automatically detected or discovered, those enhanced settings may in many cases be generated transparently, without user intervention. In addition, metadata surrounding the image file including for instance file size, date and time information, editing status, printing status and other parameters may be preserved and made available to print drivers and other levels of resources in the printing chain, in both directions so that context may be consistently preserved and applications may enjoy extensive or complete control over the image printing process.

Abstract translation: 系统和相关技术将彩色打印资源暴露给应用程序，实用程序，操作系统和其他资源，以自动检测输出功能，并允许在打印工作流程中保留元数据和其他上下文的集成打印功能。 根据本发明的实施例，在一个方面，一组应用可以调用或访问打印子系统以将一个或多个图像文件传输到激光，喷墨，染料升华或其他打印机或其他输出设备。 根据本发明的实施例，打印子系统可以连接到颜色管理引擎和/或非彩色图像管理引擎，以自动协商一组增强或优化的打印参数，例如伽马校正，白平衡校正，媒体选择 或其他选项或参数，例如用于相纸上的彩色打印。 由于可以自动检测或发现这些打印或其他输出功能，所以在许多情况下，这些增强设置可以透明地生成，无需用户干预。 此外，可以保持包括例如文件大小，日期和时间信息，编辑状态，打印状态和其他参数的图像文件的元数据，并使其可用于在两个方向上打印打印链中的驱动程序和其他级别的资源，从而 该上下文可以被一致地保留，并且应用可以对图像打印过程进行广泛或完全的控制。

公开(公告)号：US20050168481A1

公开(公告)日：2005-08-04

申请号：US11093636

申请日：2005-03-29

Applicant: Nicholas Wilt ,  Gideon Yuval ,  Michael Stokes

Inventor： Nicholas Wilt ,  Gideon Yuval ,  Michael Stokes

IPC: H04N1/60 ,  G09G5/02

CPC classification number: H04N1/6016

Abstract: An imaging or other sensory reproduction system efficiently converts image or other sensory data between a perceptual color space (e.g., the sRGB color space) and a physical color space (unity gamma) or other perceptual/physical sensory models that are related by an expression involving a computationally expensive exponential function. The imaging system calculates exponential functions that can be composed from computationally inexpensive operations, such as square root, square, reciprocal, as well as multiplications and/or additions and subtractions. These computationally less expensive functions are then combined, such as in a weighted and/or offset mean, summation or difference to approximate the computationally expensive exponential function. The imaging system evaluates the expression using the approximation to efficiently yield the converted image data. The efficient conversion between perceptual and physical color spaces allows operations, such as blending and anti-aliasing, to be performed in the physical color space before display of a perceptual color space image.

公开(公告)号：US20050140694A1

公开(公告)日：2005-06-30

申请号：US10693630

申请日：2003-10-23

Applicant: Sriram Subramanian ,  Leonardo Blanco ,  Donald Curtis ,  Joseph Beda ,  Gerhard Schneider ,  Greg Schechter ,  Adam Smith ,  Eric Vandenberg ,  Matthew Calkins ,  Kevin Gallo ,  Michael Stokes ,  Rajat Goel

Inventor： Sriram Subramanian ,  Leonardo Blanco ,  Donald Curtis ,  Joseph Beda ,  Gerhard Schneider ,  Greg Schechter ,  Adam Smith ,  Eric Vandenberg ,  Matthew Calkins ,  Kevin Gallo ,  Michael Stokes ,  Rajat Goel

IPC: G06F20060101 ,  G06F3/14 ,  G06F19/00 ,  G09G5/00

CPC classification number: G06T17/005 ,  G06F3/14 ,  G06F9/545 ,  G06T13/00 ,  G06T2210/08 ,  G06T2210/61 ,  G09G2340/04 ,  G09G2340/0407 ,  G09G2340/0414 ,  G09G2340/0421 ,  G09G2340/0428 ,  G09G2340/0464

Abstract: A media integration layer including an application programming interface (API) and an object model allows program code developers to interface in a consistent manner with a scene graph data structure in order to output graphics. Via the interfaces, program code adds child visuals to other visuals to build up a hierarchical scene graph, writes Instruction Lists such as geometry data, image data, animation data and other data for output, and may specify transform, clipping and opacity properties on visuals. The media integration layer and API enable programmers to accomplish composition effects within their applications in a straightforward manner, while leveraging the graphics processing unit in a manner that does not adversely impact normal application performance. A multiple-level system includes the ability to combine different media types (such as 2D, 3D, Video, Audio, text and imaging) and animate them smoothly and seamlessly.

Abstract translation: 包括应用编程接口（API）和对象模型的媒体集成层允许程序代码开发者以一致的方式与场景图数据结构进行接口，以输出图形。 通过界面，程序代码可以将其他视觉效果添加到其他视觉效果中，以构建一个分层场景图形，写入指令列表，如几何数据，图像数据，动画数据和其他数据以供输出，并可以指定视觉上的变换，剪切和不透明度属性 。 媒体集成层和API使程序员能够以直接的方式在其应用程序内完成组合效果，同时以不会对正常应用程序性能产生不利影响的方式利用图形处理单元。 多级系统包括组合不同媒体类型（例如2D，3D，视频，音频，文本和成像）的能力，并将其平滑无缝地动画化。

公开(公告)号：US20050100211A1

公开(公告)日：2005-05-12

申请号：US10704833

申请日：2003-11-10

Applicant: Bradley Gibson ,  Anthony Presley ,  Michael Stokes

Inventor： Bradley Gibson ,  Anthony Presley ,  Michael Stokes

IPC: G06F20060101 ,  G06F1/00 ,  G06K9/00 ,  G09G5/02 ,  G09G5/06 ,  H04N1/40 ,  H04N1/46

CPC classification number: G09G5/06 ,  G09G2320/0606 ,  G09G2320/0666 ,  H04N1/603

Abstract: Methods and apparatuses for supporting a color management system that processes an image in accordance to a hierarchically-structured policy are provided. The policy may be modeled with a schema in which the policy is organized with a plurality of policy levels. Policy settings at a lower policy level may override policy settings at a higher policy level, which may be inhibited with a lockout mechanism. A user interface supports the capability of a user configuring policy settings through a series of dialog boxes. The dialog boxes are hierarchically organized in accordance with configuration levels, where the configuration levels are associated with the policy levels. The dialog boxes provide a consolidated approach for configuring a color management system by a user. An interface is supported, enabling a component to send inputs to a color management system in order to configure the policy.

Abstract translation: 提供了用于支持根据分层结构化策略处理图像的颜色管理系统的方法和装置。 该策略可以用模式来建模，其中策略被组织成多个策略级别。 较低策略级别的策略设置可能会在更高策略级别覆盖策略设置，这可能会被锁定机制所禁止。 用户界面支持用户通过一系列对话框配置策略设置的功能。 对话框按照配置级别分层组织，配置级别与策略级别相关联。 对话框提供了用户配置颜色管理系统的统一方法。 支持一个接口，使组件能够向彩色管理系统发送输入，以配置策略。

公开(公告)号：US20050099427A1

公开(公告)日：2005-05-12

申请号：US10705132

申请日：2003-11-10

Applicant: Michael Stokes

Inventor： Michael Stokes

IPC: G06F20060101 ,  G06F1/00 ,  G09G5/02

CPC classification number: G09G5/02

Abstract: The present invention provides method and apparatus for supporting a legacy application programming interface (API) set between a component and a color management system. The legacy API set supports both the new capabilities as well as the legacy capabilities. The color management system determines the format type for an object that is referenced by an API call. If the object is associated with a legacy format, the API call is processed by a legacy processing module. If the object is associated with an advanced format, the API call is processed by an advanced processing module. If a plurality of objects is associated with an API call with mixed formats, the color management system converts some of the objects so that the objects have a consistent format. A common structure supports an object that may have either a legacy format or an advanced format.

Abstract translation: 本发明提供了用于支持在组件和颜色管理系统之间的遗留应用编程接口（API）集合的方法和装置。 遗留API集既支持新功能又支持传统功能。 颜色管理系统确定由API调用引用的对象的格式类型。 如果对象与旧格式相关联，则API调用由传统处理模块处理。 如果对象与高级格式相关联，则API调用由高级处理模块处理。 如果多个对象与具有混合格式的API调用相关联，则颜色管理系统转换一些对象，使得对象具有一致的格式。 通用结构支持可能具有旧格式或高级格式的对象。

公开(公告)号：US06690489B1

公开(公告)日：2004-02-10

申请号：US09454245

申请日：1999-12-02

Applicant: Steve A. Jacob ,  David A. Keefer ,  Michael Stokes

Inventor： Steve A. Jacob ,  David A. Keefer ,  Michael Stokes

IPC: G06K1500

CPC classification number: H04N1/603

Abstract: A graphics language interpreter includes one or more color converters that accept input color values and that algorithmically convert such input color values to output color values. The color converters are specified by a standard that defines the predefined graphics language. The color converters use color conversion algorithms that are potentially specified by graphics commands during rendering. A lookup component is associated with the color converters. The lookup component indicates output color values corresponding respectively to selected input color values. The lookup component is initialized with output color values that are converted from the selected input color values by the converters. During rendering, the graphics language interpreter uses the lookup component rather than the one or more color converters to convert input color values to output color values.

Abstract translation: 图形语言解释器包括接受输入颜色值的一个或多个颜色转换器，并且将这样的输入颜色值算法转换为输出颜色值。 颜色转换器由定义预定义图形语言的标准指定。 颜色转换器使用在渲染过程中可能由图形命令指定的颜色转换算法。 查找组件与颜色转换器相关联。 查找组件指示分别对应于所选择的输入颜色值的输出颜色值。 通过转换器从所选输入颜色值转换的输出颜色值初始化查找组件。 在渲染过程中，图形语言解释器使用查找组件而不是一个或多个颜色转换器将输入颜色值转换为输出颜色值。

公开(公告)号：US06204940B1

公开(公告)日：2001-03-20

申请号：US09080054

申请日：1998-05-15

Applicant: Qian Lin ,  Malcolm Rix ,  Daniel R. Tretter ,  Michael Stokes

Inventor： Qian Lin ,  Malcolm Rix ,  Daniel R. Tretter ,  Michael Stokes

IPC: G03F310

CPC classification number: H04N1/4072 ,  H04N1/407 ,  H04N1/6027 ,  H04N9/11

Abstract: A process and apparatus is described to improve the digital processing of scanned negative films by reducing the amount of time necessary to perform the process and by increasing the robustness and quality of the images produced. These benefits are achieved by a process of color inversion, white point and black point mapping, and midtone adjustment. White and black mapping increases the dynamic range of the image, as well as removes the color cast of the negative film. A backlit image postprocessing algorithm can be employed which uses heuristics to identify backlighted situations, which are then brightened using a nonlinear power mapping. A midtone adjustment can include the sub-steps of contrast reduction and color adjustment. Contrast reduction reverses the film exposure characteristics. Color adjustment removes the remaining color cast in the midtone region of the image, and obtains the correct brightness. Starting from images with poor contrast and color cast, the system automatically looks for the appropriate correction parameters to produce images with vivid color and good contrast. This is achieved without rescanning or retaking the picture. One implementation, using one dimensional look-up-tables, is very efficient.

Abstract translation: 描述了一种处理和装置，以通过减少执行该过程所需的时间量以及增加产生的图像的鲁棒性和质量来改进扫描的底片的数字处理。 这些优点通过颜色反转，白点和黑点映射以及中间调节调整来实现。 白色和黑色的绘制增加了图像的动态范围，并且消除了底片的色偏。 可以使用背光图像后处理算法，其使用启发式来识别背光状态，然后使用非线性功率映射来增亮。 中间调节可以包括对比度降低和颜色调整的子步骤。 对比度降低反转胶片曝光特性。 颜色调整可以删除图像中间色调区域中的剩余颜色，并获得正确的亮度。 从对比度和色彩差的图像开始，系统会自动寻找适当的校正参数，以生成鲜艳色彩和良好对比度的图像。 这是在不重新扫描或重新拍摄照片的情况下实现的。 使用一维查找表的一个实现是非常有效的。

公开(公告)号：US5881209A

公开(公告)日：1999-03-09

申请号：US304844

申请日：1994-09-13

Applicant: Michael Stokes

Inventor： Michael Stokes

IPC: G06T11/00 ,  G06K15/00 ,  G03F3/08 ,  H04N1/46

CPC classification number: G06T11/00 ,  G06K2215/0094

Abstract: Methods and systems for automatically generating printer profiles for color printers to evenly distribute translation errors between device color spaces are described. Since the color spaces of source devices, e.g., monitors and scanners, differs from that of destination devices, e.g., printers, translation is necessary. As some colors may be available to source devices which are not available to destination devices, this translation is inherently imperfect. Moreover, conventional techniques apply imperfect models of the color space which further skew the results. According to the novel methods and systems described herein, a nonlinear regression technique is applied in an automated system which reduces perceptual changes.

Abstract translation: 描述用于自动生成彩色打印机的打印机配置文件以均匀分布设备颜色空间之间的转换错误的方法和系统。 由于源设备（例如监视器和扫描仪）的颜色空间与目标设备（例如打印机）的色彩空间不同，所以需要进行翻译。 由于一些颜色可能可用于目的地设备不可用的源设备，因此该翻译固有地不完美。 此外，常规技术应用颜色空间的不完美模型，这进一步扭曲了结果。 根据本文描述的新颖的方法和系统，非线性回归技术被应用于减少知觉变化的自动化系统中。

公开(公告)号：US08392822B2

公开(公告)日：2013-03-05

申请号：US12143756

申请日：2008-06-21

Applicant: Julia Hungerford ,  Barry A. Stulberg ,  Gerald F. Brown ,  Michael Stokes

Inventor： Julia Hungerford ,  Barry A. Stulberg ,  Gerald F. Brown ,  Michael Stokes

IPC: G06N3/00

CPC classification number: G06F17/3089 ,  G06F2221/2119

Abstract: An authoring application enables an administrative user to generate, validate, and deploy one or more privacy notices and legal notices in web pages that may be retrieved by a client user via a web browser. Two or more of the privacy notices generated by the authoring application may be deployed in a web page, and may be selectively presented to the client user via the web browser in accordance with the notification setting selected at the web browser. Two or more of the legal notices generated by the authoring application may be deployed in the web page or in a second web page. The legal notices may be selectively presented to the client user via the web browser in accordance with the notification setting.

Abstract translation: 创作应用程序使管理用户能够生成，验证和部署网页中的一个或多个隐私声明和法律声明，这些隐私通知和客户端用户可以通过网络浏览器检索。 由创作应用生成的两个或多个隐私通知可以部署在网页中，并且可以根据在网络浏览器中选择的通知设置经由网页浏览器被选择性地呈现给客户端用户。 创作应用程序生成的两个或多个合法通知可以部署在网页或第二个网页中。 可以根据通知设置经由网络浏览器向客户端用户选择性地呈现合法通知。