摘要:
An image forming apparatus for inputting an original image and forming an image on a recording medium, includes an image direction detection unit for detecting the image direction of an original image, and a control unit for controlling image forming device to perform predetermined image forming processing in accordance with the detection result of the image direction detection unit. The image direction detection unit outputs a degree of determination as the detection result of the image direction, and a level for determining whether or not the predetermined image processing is done is set for the degree of determination.
摘要:
An image forming apparatus for inputting an original image and forming an image on a recording medium, includes an image direction detection unit for detecting the image direction of an original image, and a control unit for controlling image forming device to perform predetermined image forming processing in accordance with the detection result of the image direction detection unit. The image direction detection unit outputs a degree of determination as the detection result of the image direction, and a level for determining whether or not the predetermined image processing is done is set for the degree of determination.
摘要:
In a feature extraction system for analyzing image data of an input document image, a feature extraction method identifies image data as a table image and identifies text image within the table image by performing the steps of inputting image data of a document page, performing block selection processing on the document page, the block selection process identifies and separates the image data into blocks having the same image type, identifying table image data based on the separated blocks of image data, identifying text blocks within the table image data, horizontally sorting all text blocks located in the table image data based on horizontal position information, vertically sorting all text blocks located in the table image data based on vertical position information, separating text blocks into rows and columns based on a result of the vertical and the horizontal sorting steps, assigning column and row address coordinates to each text block in the table image data based on the separating step, and storing the assigned address of each text block.
摘要:
Pattern recognition system which provides an indication of the confidence with which a candidate is selected for an unknown pattern. The pattern recognition apparatus includes an image data input device, a host for segmenting the image data into unknown patterns, and a character recognition device for providing a candidate for each unknown pattern. The character recognition device includes a confidence level indicator for providing a confidence level indication. In one aspect, the confidence level indication is determined based on the proximity of an unknown pattern to a known pattern. In another aspect, the confidence level indication is determined based on the consistency with which the unknown pattern is recognized using different recognition functions. In yet another aspect, the confidence level indication is determined by ensuring that a candidate is not provided unless the candidate is closer than a predetermined distance from a known pattern. The pattern recognition apparatus may be provided in a stand-alone device including the image data input device, the host and the character recognition device in one integrated device, and this device may interface to a network bus. Alternatively, the pattern recognition apparatus may be distributed over a network bus. A preview function may be provided so as to preview results of recognition processing.
摘要:
A printing or copying apparatus of a type provided with a recording medium, operable device for forming an image on the recording medium, device for operating a first signal required for the timing operation of the operable device, keys for instructing to start or stop the execution of image formation, first control device controlling the operable device in accordance with the first signal, and which comprises a memory for storing a program for operation control of the operable device for image formation, and second control device for controlling the first control device in accordance with the key instructing device for controlling the execution of image formation and for controlling at least one of the operable devices, and which comprises a memory for storing a program for operation control of the first control device.
摘要:
An image processing apparatus which has a function of simultaneously or selectively copy an image displayed on a display screen and an image on an original at an arbitrary location is disclosed. This apparatus includes a display unit which can be used as an original and be simultaneously used with the original and further can display at an arbitrary location on a placing unit for placing the original.
摘要:
A temperature control apparatus for a copying machine has a halogen heater for heating a fixing roller, a thermistor for detecting the surface temperature of the fixing roller, and a microcomputer for performing ON/OFF control of the halogen heater in accordance with an output from the thermistor. After the heater is turned on or off, the heater is kept in the ON or OFF state for a predetermined period time irrespective of the output from the thermistor. A waiting time before using the copying machine after the power is turned on is shortened without requiring a heater having a high output power. Erratic operation due to noise generated upon turning on or off of the heater is prevented.
摘要:
There is disclosed a copying apparatus which enables obtainment of copy images different in size from original document images. Particularly, there is disclosed an improved variable magnification copying apparatus having multiple sheet feeding portions.
摘要:
A feed control device includes a feeder for feeding sheet from copy mediums to a predetermined position, a device for forming an image on or from a copy medium fed by the feeder, and a controller for controlling the driving of the feeder with the copy medium being present at the feeder in order to complete the feed of the copy medium by the inertia force of the feeder.
摘要:
A document image capture method and scanner, and an image processing apparatus incorporating such a scanner, in which a document is scanned two or more times. The first scan preferably provides bi-level image data, which is analyzed to identify blocks of uniform image type (for example, text, line drawing, grayscale image, or full-color image) within the document. The second scan, preferably performed at lower resolution than the first, provides grayscale or color information, which is substituted in the grayscale or color blocks, respectively, for the bi-level information obtained in the first scan. A third scan, to provide information of the third type, may also be performed. An operator preferably views an image of the document, based on the scanned information, to be sure that the identification and typing of the various blocks has been done correctly, and may instruct that the document be rescanned to provide new data for a designated portion of the document image, if it appears that an error has occurred. The information representing the document image obtained in this way is preferably stored using a set of linked bit maps, one bit map for each block. The memory capacity needed to store the information can be reduced further by treating the page and its margins as a frame, and by storing information about the frame, and any horizontal or vertical lines in the document, in simple vector form. Any portion of the document which is just background is not stored.