公开(公告)号：US07755662B2

公开(公告)日：2010-07-13

申请号：US11680682

申请日：2007-03-01

申请人： Kenneth A. Parulski ,  Jeffrey A. Small ,  Douglas W. Couwenhoven ,  Jason C. VanBlargan ,  Raymond E. Wess

发明人： Kenneth A. Parulski ,  Jeffrey A. Small ,  Douglas W. Couwenhoven ,  Jason C. VanBlargan ,  Raymond E. Wess

IPC分类号： H04N5/225 ,  H04N1/60 ,  B41J3/00

CPC分类号： H04N5/225 ,  H04N1/00278 ,  H04N1/00962 ,  H04N1/2112 ,  H04N1/2158 ,  H04N1/32128 ,  H04N2101/00 ,  H04N2201/001 ,  H04N2201/0049 ,  H04N2201/0053 ,  H04N2201/0055 ,  H04N2201/0082 ,  H04N2201/0086 ,  H04N2201/3242 ,  H04N2201/3274 ,  H04N2201/3278

摘要： A digital imaging system is provided that includes a digital camera and a color printer. The digital camera comprises: a housing; an image sensor adapted to capture analog image data; an analog-to-digital converter adapted to convert the analog image data; an image processor adapted to perform first processing and compression of the digital image data to create a first-processed digital image file; a digital memory in the camera housing having a plurality of the first-processed digital image files stored in the digital memory; and a color printer interface to which a digital image file, which is selected from the digital memory, is applied. The color printer comprises: a color-marking apparatus, and a digital camera interface, wherein the image processor in the digital camera is adapted to perform second processing on the selected digital image file before the selected digital image file is applied.

摘要翻译： 提供了一种包括数码相机和彩色打印机的数字成像系统。 该数码相机包括：一个外壳; 适于捕获模拟图像数据的图像传感器; 适于转换模拟图像数据的模拟 - 数字转换器; 适于执行数字图像数据的第一处理和压缩以创建第一处理的数字图像文件的图像处理器; 相机外壳中的数字存储器具有存储在数字存储器中的多个第一处理数字图像文件; 以及应用了从数字存储器中选择的数字图像文件的彩色打印机接口。 彩色打印机包括：彩色打标设备和数字照相机接口，其中数字照相机中的图像处理器适于在所选择的数字图像文件被应用之前对所选择的数字图像文件执行第二处理。

公开(公告)号：US07139027B1

公开(公告)日：2006-11-21

申请号：US09669178

申请日：2000-09-25

申请人： John R. Fredlund ,  Raymond E. Wess

发明人： John R. Fredlund ,  Raymond E. Wess

IPC分类号： H04N5/222

CPC分类号： H04N5/23293 ,  G09G3/16 ,  G09G2300/0486 ,  H04N1/00129 ,  H04N1/2158 ,  H04N5/2251 ,  H04N5/23241 ,  H04N2101/00 ,  H04N2201/0084 ,  H04N2201/0087

摘要： A camera having a removable image bearing medium for camera captured images that includes film or a digital memory includes a display disposed relative to the removable image bearing medium so that the display is removable from the camera with the removable image bearing medium, such display displaying images for information related to captured images. The display is actuated to provide images of one or more captured images or information related to such one or more captured images; and the display being positioned for viewing by a user.

摘要翻译： 具有用于包括胶片或数字存储器的照相机拍摄图像的可移动图像承载介质的相机包括相对于可移动图像承载介质布置的显示器，使得显示器可从可移动图像承载介质从相机移除，这样的显示器显示图像 用于与拍摄图像相关的信息。 启动显示器以提供一个或多个拍摄图像的图像或与这样的一个或多个拍摄图像相关的信息; 并且显示器被定位以供用户观看。

公开(公告)号：US5948728A

公开(公告)日：1999-09-07

申请号：US839332

申请日：1997-04-17

申请人： David L. Patton ,  Raymond E. Wess ,  Ralph L. Piccinino, Jr.

发明人： David L. Patton ,  Raymond E. Wess ,  Ralph L. Piccinino, Jr.

IPC分类号： B41M1/34 ,  B41M5/035 ,  B44C1/17 ,  B41M5/38

CPC分类号： B41M5/035 ,  B41M1/34 ,  B44C1/1716 ,  Y10S428/913 ,  Y10S428/914

摘要： A method and kit for transferring personalized images on mugs or similar-type articles. The kit includes an instruction and order entry sheet for selecting a desired transfer medium for receiving a predetermined image thereon capable of being transferred onto a mug. The kit may also include a mailer having means for holding and containing the order of entry and a customer image which is to be incorporated into said transfer medium. A clamp is provided for clamping of the transfer medium onto said mug while in a heated environment.

摘要翻译： 用于在个人或类似物品上传送个性化图像的方法和工具包。 该套件包括用于选择用于接收能够转移到杯子上的预定图像的期望的转印介质的指令和订单输入表。 该套件还可以包括具有用于保存并包含进入顺序的装置和将要并入所述传送介质的客户图像的邮件程序。 提供夹持器，用于在加热的环境中将转印介质夹紧到所述杯子上。

公开(公告)号：US5802969A

公开(公告)日：1998-09-08

申请号：US843686

申请日：1997-04-10

申请人： Raymond E. Wess ,  Carlos F. Rezende ,  Daniel C. Davis

发明人： Raymond E. Wess ,  Carlos F. Rezende ,  Daniel C. Davis

IPC分类号： B41F16/00 ,  B41M5/035 ,  B44C1/17 ,  B41F17/20

CPC分类号： B44C1/1712 ,  B41F16/00 ,  B41M5/0358

摘要： A method and apparatus for imprinting a sublimation transfer onto a generally cup-shaped structure. The apparatus comprises a support structure for holding the cup-shaped structure and a cover mounted to the apparatus for movement between an open position and a closed position. The cover when in the closed position forms a heating chamber wherein the cup-shaped structure is positioned for heating. A heating tower is provided on the support structure and has a shape such that the cup-shaped structure can be placed in the inverted position over the tower without touching the tower. The heating tower includes an electrical heating wire that is wrapped about a support structure and is capable of heating the cup-shaped structure.

摘要翻译： 一种用于将升华转印压印到大致杯形结构上的方法和装置。 该装置包括用于保持杯形结构的支撑结构和安装到装置上的盖，用于在打开位置和关闭位置之间移动。 当处于关闭位置的盖子形成加热室，其中杯形结构被定位用于加热。 加热塔设置在支撑结构上，并且具有这样的形状，使得杯形结构可以在不接触塔的情况下放置在塔的倒置位置。 加热塔包括围绕支撑结构缠绕并且能够加热杯形结构的电加热丝。

公开(公告)号：US06812962B1

公开(公告)日：2004-11-02

申请号：US09569170

申请日：2000-05-11

申请人： John R. Fredlund ,  Richard A. Simon ,  Robert P. Cloutier ,  Kenneth A. Parulski ,  Raymond E. Wess

发明人： John R. Fredlund ,  Richard A. Simon ,  Robert P. Cloutier ,  Kenneth A. Parulski ,  Raymond E. Wess

IPC分类号： H04N576

CPC分类号： H04N1/00137 ,  H04N1/00132 ,  H04N1/00145 ,  H04N1/00188 ,  H04N1/2104 ,  H04N1/2158 ,  H04N1/32128 ,  H04N2201/3242

摘要： A method and apparatus for automatically forwarding digital images to a service provider. The apparatus includes a reading device for reading said digital images from a removable digital storage medium and a communication device for automatically forwarding said digital image data over a network to said service provider when a predetermined criteria is met. The service provider may send transmission to the communication device so as to activate the apparatus for transmitting digital images. The apparatus has a unique ID known by the service provider which can be used to identify the apparatus.

摘要翻译： 一种用于将数字图像自动转发到服务提供商的方法和装置。 该装置包括用于从可移动数字存储介质读取所述数字图像的读取装置和用于当满足预定标准时通过网络将所述数字图像数据自动转发到所述服务提供商的通信装置。 服务提供商可以向通信设备发送传输，以激活用于发送数字图像的设备。 该装置具有由服务提供商已知的唯一ID，其可用于识别该装置。

公开(公告)号：US06321040B1

公开(公告)日：2001-11-20

申请号：US09090753

申请日：1998-06-04

申请人： Raymond E. Wess ,  Robert P. Cloutier ,  John R. Fredlund

发明人： Raymond E. Wess ,  Robert P. Cloutier ,  John R. Fredlund

IPC分类号： G03B1724

CPC分类号： G03B17/24 ,  G03B2217/244

摘要： A method and system of placing information on a photosensitive film having a magnetic layer provides for the storage of image data on the magnetic layer of the film in a manner which permits the image data to be easily recalled and displayed on a monitor. The system and method can utilize an enabled Advance Photo System camera which is capable of reading digital data magnetically encoded on film. The information can be compressed and written onto the film at the time of film processing. The enabled Advanced Photo System camera reads this information and is connectable to a host computer for permitting the transfer of the information from the camera to the computer. At the computer, the digital image data can be decompressed and viewed by a user for downstream manipulation of the images.

摘要翻译： 将信息放置在具有磁性层的感光膜上的方法和系统提供了以允许图像数据容易地被回忆并显示在监视器上的方式将图像数据存储在胶片的磁性层上。 该系统和方法可以利用能够读取在胶片上磁编码的数字数据的启用的高级照相系统摄像机。 在胶片处理时，可以将信息压缩并写入胶片上。 启用的高级照片系统摄像机读取此信息，并且可连接到主机，以允许将信息从摄像机传输到计算机。 在计算机中，数字图像数据可以被用户解压缩并被观看以用于图像的下游操纵。

公开(公告)号：US5557315A

公开(公告)日：1996-09-17

申请号：US292451

申请日：1994-08-18

申请人： Mark M. Meyers ,  Raymond E. Wess

发明人： Mark M. Meyers ,  Raymond E. Wess

IPC分类号： B41J2/525 ,  B41J2/44 ,  B41J3/407 ,  G02B26/10 ,  G02B27/44 ,  G03G15/01 ,  H04N1/46 ,  H04N1/50 ,  B41J2/47 ,  G01D15/14 ,  G02F1/11 ,  G03B27/72

CPC分类号： G02B27/4227 ,  B41J2/44 ,  G02B27/4277 ,  H04N1/502

摘要： A method and apparatus for writing onto a photosensitive material with a single white light source. The apparatus includes a light source for producing a light composed of at least two color components, a collimating lens for collimating the light emanating from the light source so as to form a beam of light, and a beam splitter for splitting the beam of light into a plurality of individual predetermined beams of light, each having a different color. A modulator is also provided for modulating the intensity of each of the color beams of light individually in accordance with image data for each of the colors. The individual light beams are then recombined into a single beam of light and directed onto a photosensitive material.

摘要翻译： 一种用单一白色光源写入感光材料的方法和装置。 该装置包括：用于产生由至少两种颜色分量组成的光的光源;准直透镜，用于准直从光源发出的光以形成光束;以及分束器，用于将光束分成 多个单独的预定光束，每个具有不同的颜色。 还提供调制器用于根据每种颜色的图像数据单独调制每个彩色光束的强度。 然后将各个光束重新组合成单​​个光束并被引导到感光材料上。

公开(公告)号：US06556237B1

公开(公告)日：2003-04-29

申请号：US09028318

申请日：1998-02-24

申请人： John R. Fredlund ,  Raymond E. Wess

发明人： John R. Fredlund ,  Raymond E. Wess

IPC分类号： H04N5253

CPC分类号： H04N1/19594 ,  H04N1/195

摘要： An imaging system includes an electronic camera having a predetermined field of view for capturing images of image bearing media and a handling mechanism for supporting the image bearing media. The handling mechanism includes a framed region for revealing an image bearing area of the media to the electronic camera and means for supporting the electronic camera in a position that images the framed region while capturing a field of view larger than the image bearing area of the media. A processor associated with the electronic camera provides field of view correction of images captured from the image bearing media by initiating capture of an image of the framed region and determining the coordinates of the image bearing area from the image of the framed region. The coordinates of the image bearing area are then used for field of view correction of subsequently captured images.

摘要翻译： 成像系统包括具有用于捕获图像承载介质的图像的预定视野的电子照相机和用于支撑图像承载介质的处理机构。 处理机构包括用于向电子照相机显示介质的图像承载区域的框架区域和用于在捕获比介质的图像承载区域大的视场的同时对电子照相机进行成像的位置的装置 。 与电子照相机相关联的处理器通过启动对成帧区域的图像的捕获并且从框架区域的图像确定图像承载区域的坐标来提供从图像承载介质捕获的图像的视野校正。 然后，图像承载区域的坐标用于随后捕获的图​​像的视野校正。

公开(公告)号：US06198544B1

公开(公告)日：2001-03-06

申请号：US09056949

申请日：1998-04-08

申请人： Raymond E. Wess ,  John A. Agostinelli ,  Girish V. Prabhu

发明人： Raymond E. Wess ,  John A. Agostinelli ,  Girish V. Prabhu

IPC分类号： H04N121

CPC分类号： H04N1/00283 ,  B42D15/00 ,  H04N1/00297 ,  H04N1/00411 ,  H04N1/34

摘要： A system for forming a motion card from frames of video selected by a user from a sequence of video frames that have been previously recorded on a video tape incorporates a kiosk that contains a video tape player, a processor receives a sequence of video frames from the video tape player, a display is used to display a selected range of video frames received by the processor, and step-by-step interactive instructions for the user for enabling the user to select video frames from the displayed selected range of video frames for preview display is improved by enabling the processing and display of video frames as if they were formed on the motion card so as to provide a high degree of correspondence between the displayed motion card and the to be formed motion card. A viewable simulation of the adjacency effect that will be present in the formed motion card enables the operator to improve the selection of the frames to be used in the formed motion card. Additionally, editing software enables the user to reselect video frames from the selected sequence of video frames so as to effectively change the content of the displayed motion card to meet the user's taste. A printer and a laminator, located in the kiosk or in communication with the kiosk, are used to print the selected frames in an interleaving manner, on a card sheet and for laminating a lenticular sheet over the interleaved printing so as to provide a motion card that replicates the motion image previewed on the display.

摘要翻译： 用户从先前记录在视频磁带上的视频帧序列中选择的视频帧中形成运动卡的系统包括一个包含视频磁带播放器的信息亭，处理器接收来自视频帧的视频帧序列 视频磁带播放器，显示器用于显示由处理器接收的所选择的视频帧范围，以及用于用户的逐步交互指令，以使用户能够从显示的所选择的视频帧范围中选择视频帧以进行预览 通过使视频帧的处理和显示就像在运动卡上形成一样，从而提供所显示的动作卡和要形成的运动卡之间的高度对应关系来改善显示。 将在形成的运动卡中存在的相邻效果的可视模拟使得操作者能够改进在形成的运动卡中使用的帧的选择。 此外，编辑软件使得用户能够从所选择的视频帧序列重新选择视频帧，以便有效地改变所显示的运动卡的内容以满足用户的品味。 使用位于报亭中或与报亭通信的打印机和层压机，以交错方式在卡片上打印所选择的帧，并且在交错印刷上层叠透镜片，以提供运动卡 复制在显示屏上预览的动态影像。

公开(公告)号：US6058621A

公开(公告)日：2000-05-09

申请号：US92593

申请日：1998-06-05

申请人： Ralph L. Piccinino, Jr. ,  Kevin H. Blakely ,  Daniel C. Davis ,  Raymond E. Wess

发明人： Ralph L. Piccinino, Jr. ,  Kevin H. Blakely ,  Daniel C. Davis ,  Raymond E. Wess

IPC分类号： G03F7/40 ,  G03D15/02 ,  F26B3/34

CPC分类号： G03D15/022

摘要： A drying apparatus and method utilizes radiant heat and forced air to provide for rapid drying of photosensitive material without emulsion side contact. The forced air is supplied through air passages formed between cover members that partially surround radiant heating bars, and is directed onto the photosensitive material where it impinges upon the photosensitive material. As the air passes through the air passages, it is heated by radiant heat from the heating bars. The heated air increases the drying effect of the drying apparatus and at the same time, impinges on the photosensitive material in a manner which assists in holding the photosensitive material firmly against, for example, drive rollers.

摘要翻译： 干燥装置和方法利用辐射热和强制空气来提供感光材料的快速干燥而没有乳液侧接触。 强制空气通过形成在部分地围绕辐射加热棒的盖构件之间的空气通道供应，并被引导到感光材料上，在其上撞击感光材料。 当空气通过空气通道时，它被来自加热棒的辐射热加热。 加热的空气增加了干燥装置的干燥效果，同时以有助于将感光材料牢固地保持在例如驱动辊上的方式照射在感光材料上。