公开(公告)号：US5099275A

公开(公告)日：1992-03-24

申请号：US657009

申请日：1991-02-19

Applicant: Ray Hicks

Inventor： Ray Hicks

IPC: G03B27/46

CPC classification number: G03B27/462 ,  G03B27/46

Abstract: A mechanism for selectively positioning a plurality of different lens units along the optical center-line of a photographic printer. The lens units are mounted on a common carrier and are successively moved into alignment along the optical center-line in response to overall movement of the common carrier, such as along a path that is oblique to the optical center-line. The plurality of different lens units are typically arranged substantially horizontally with respect to one another on the common carrier, and typically include a plurality of lenses having different powers of magnification of focal lengths. The common carrier engages a threaded drive bar disposed substantially parallel to the path that is oblique to the optical center-line to produce movement of the common carrier in relation to the optical center-line. The drive system cooperates with a guide means to retain the original orientation of the common carrier as the common carrier moves along the oblique path. A mask operates to isolate the remaining lens units from the photographic printer. The invention herein further includes an invention methodology for exposing a photographic print on an elongated web of photographic paper from an elongated strip of photographic negative images in a photographic printer using the mechanism previously described.

Abstract translation: 用于沿着照相打印机的光学中心线选择性地定位多个不同透镜单元的机构。 透镜单元安装在公共载体上，并且响应于公共载体的整体移动，例如沿着与光学中心线倾斜的路径，沿着光学中心线依次移动到对准中。 多个不同的透镜单元通常在公共载体上相对于彼此基本上水平地布置，并且通常包括具有不同焦距放大倍数的多个透镜。 公共载体接合螺纹驱动杆，该螺纹驱动杆基本上平行于与光学中心线倾斜的路径平行，以产生相对于光学中心线的公共载体的移动。 驱动系统与引导装置配合，以在公共载体沿着倾斜路径移动时保持公共载体的原始取向。 掩模用于将剩余的透镜单元与照相打印机隔离。 本发明在此进一步包括一种发明方法，用于使用前面描述的机构，在照相打印机的照相底片的细长带上将相纸上的照相印刷品曝光。

公开(公告)号：US5070677A

公开(公告)日：1991-12-10

申请号：US658116

申请日：1991-02-20

Applicant: Ray Hicks

Inventor： Ray Hicks

IPC: B65B5/06 ,  B65B43/30

CPC classification number: B65B43/30 ,  B65B5/067

Abstract: The invention is an apparatus and method for cutting a long roll of photographic prints into individual sheets, and for collating and packaging of those sheets. An automatic print cutter separates a long roll of photographic paper into sheets based on the location of a series of registration marks on the roll. Those photographs which are to be packaged together are collected and are transported by conveyor to a collating station where additional printed materials and packaging may be added to the batch. The batch of photographs and other materials is then conveyed to a packaging station, where the batch is inserted into a flexible bag for further handling. A printer associated with the packaging station prints information regarding the batch on the exterior of the package.

Abstract translation: 本发明是一种用于将长卷的照相印刷品切割成各个片材并用于整理和包装这些片材的装置和方法。 自动打印刀根据卷上一系列对准标记的位置将长卷相纸分成纸张。 将要包装在一起的那些照片被收集并且通过输送机运送到整理站，其中可以向批料添加另外的印刷材料和包装。 然后将批次的照片和其他材料输送到包装站，其中批次被插入柔性袋中用于进一步处理。 与包装站相关联的打印机在包装的外部打印关于批次的信息。

公开(公告)号：US5512396A

公开(公告)日：1996-04-30

申请号：US270444

申请日：1994-07-05

Applicant: Ray Hicks

Inventor： Ray Hicks

IPC: G03C5/08 ,  H04N1/00

CPC classification number: H04N1/00251 ,  G03C5/08 ,  H04N1/00249 ,  H04N1/00265 ,  H04N2201/3242 ,  H04N2201/3274

Abstract: A methodology for handling photographic film in which a video image of each frame of film is acquired on a diskette as the frames are originally being processed in the photographic laboratory, the diskette is transmitted to the photographer's studio, along with the proof prints, for viewing by the photographer/subject, the photographer/subject makes further desired corrections or adjustments of each frame by viewing the video image of each frame on a computer monitor, the further corrections or adjustments are recorded on the diskette for each frame, and the revised diskette is returned to the photographic laboratory where it is used in conjunction with the film to produce final photographic prints. The final photographic prints thus graphically and objectively reflect the precise desires of the photographer/subject.

Abstract translation: 一种用于处理摄影胶片的方法，其中当胶片原始在摄影实验室中被处理时，在胶卷上获取每帧胶片的视频图像，该软盘与证明打印件一起发送到摄影师的工作室以供观看 摄影者/拍摄对象通过观看计算机监视器上的每帧的视频图像来进行每帧的进一步的所需校正或调整，对于每一帧，进一步的校正或调整被记录在软盘上，并且修改后的磁盘 返回到摄影实验室，在那里与胶片一起使用以产生最终的照相。 因此，最终的照相印刷品以客观和客观的方式反映了摄影师/主体的精确愿望。

公开(公告)号：US5319401A

公开(公告)日：1994-06-07

申请号：US824758

申请日：1992-01-17

Applicant: Ray Hicks

Inventor： Ray Hicks

IPC: G03B27/62 ,  G03B27/32

CPC classification number: G03B27/6285

Abstract: The invention is a method for controlling automated photographic equipment, for example, printers, color analyzers, film cutters and film baggers. Machine readable data is permanently imprinted on photographic negatives. Included in this data is discreet identifying information for a single photographic negative frame. A data base is separately created, with each record correlating to the individual photographic negative. The combined information from the photographic negative and the data base are used to operate a variety of automated photographic printing equipment, via a computer network.

Abstract translation: 本发明是用于控制自动摄影设备的方法，例如打印机，彩色分析仪，薄膜切割机和胶片包装机。 机读数据永久印在照片底片上。 在这些数据中包括一个照相底片的谨慎识别信息。 分别创建一个数据库，每个记录与个人摄影负相关。 来自摄影负数和数据库的组合信息用于经由计算机网络操作各种自动照相打印设备。

公开(公告)号：US5315348A

公开(公告)日：1994-05-24

申请号：US17414

申请日：1993-02-05

Applicant: Ray Hicks

Inventor： Ray Hicks

IPC: G03B27/465 ,  G03B27/62 ,  G03B27/48 ,  G03B27/50

CPC classification number: G03B27/465 ,  G03B27/6264 ,  G03B27/6292

Abstract: The present invention provides an improved device for transporting photographic negatives mounted on carrying cards to the optical stage of a photographic printer. A storage bin houses a plurality of the carrying cards prior to being transported to the optical stage of the printer. A first vacuum member releasably engages one of the carrying cards and transports that carrying card to a predetermined intermediate location. A second vacuum member operates to transport the carrying card between the intermediate position and the optical stage of the photographic printer. A third vacuum member operates to transport the carrying card from the predetermined intermediate position to a discharge bin. A secondary carrying card transport assembly is adapted to transport at least one carrying card having a secondary photographic negative mounted thereon to the same predetermined location to simultaneously transport multiple negatives to the optical stage of the printer.

Abstract translation: 本发明提供了一种用于将安装在携带卡上的照相底片传送到照相打印机的光学台的改进的装置。 存储箱在被传送到打印机的光学台之前容纳多个携带卡。 第一真空构件可释放地接合携带卡中的一个和将卡携带到预定中间位置的运输。 第二真空构件操作以在承载卡在照相打印机的中间位置和光学台之间传送。 第三真空构件操作以将承载卡从预定的中间位置运送到排放仓。 辅助运输卡运输组件适于将具有安装在其上的次要照相底片的至少一个携带卡运送到相同的预定位置，以同时将多个负片传送到打印机的光学台。

公开(公告)号：US20060114519A1

公开(公告)日：2006-06-01

申请号：US11325924

申请日：2006-01-05

Applicant: Ray Hicks

Inventor： Ray Hicks

IPC: H04N1/23

CPC classification number: H04N1/00135 ,  H04N1/00132 ,  H04N1/00137 ,  H04N1/00148 ,  H04N1/00161 ,  H04N1/00167 ,  H04N1/00188 ,  H04N1/00249 ,  H04N1/00267 ,  H04N1/0027 ,  H04N1/32128 ,  H04N2201/3226 ,  H04N2201/3242 ,  H04N2201/3274 ,  H04N2201/3278

Abstract: The invention is an apparatus for capturing photographic images from film using a digital camera and encoding image information as digital data to facilitate editing and printing of finished photographs. The apparatus includes a film transport, an optical stage, sensors for detecting the position and identification marks on individual frames of the film, a digital camera and a computer system for controlling the apparatus and manipulating image and editing data. A feature of the invention is an articulating digital camera which is movable in relation to the optical stage of the device. The camera is positioned, under computer control, in the Y, Z and rotation (R) axis in relation to the images on the film. This permits a broad range of editing tasks to be performed in conjunction with the capture and storage of the digital images created by the device.

公开(公告)号：US07031034B2

公开(公告)日：2006-04-18

申请号：US09960675

申请日：2001-09-21

Applicant: Ray Hicks

Inventor： Ray Hicks

IPC: H04N1/04

CPC classification number: H04N1/00135 ,  H04N1/00132 ,  H04N1/00137 ,  H04N1/00148 ,  H04N1/00161 ,  H04N1/00167 ,  H04N1/00188 ,  H04N1/00249 ,  H04N1/00267 ,  H04N1/0027 ,  H04N1/32128 ,  H04N2201/3226 ,  H04N2201/3242 ,  H04N2201/3274 ,  H04N2201/3278

Abstract: The invention is an apparatus for capturing photographic images from film using a digital camera and encoding image information as digital data to facilitate editing and printing of finished photographs. The apparatus includes a film transport, an optical stage, sensors for detecting the position and identification marks on individual frames of the film, a digital camera and a computer system for controlling the apparatus and manipulating image and editing data. A feature of the invention is an articulating digital camera which is movable in relation to the optical stage of the device. The camera is positioned, under computer control, in the Y, Z and rotation (R) axis in relation to the images on the film. This permits a broad range of editing tasks to be performed in conjunction with the capture and storage of the digital images created by the device.

公开(公告)号：US06275282B1

公开(公告)日：2001-08-14

申请号：US09022871

申请日：1998-02-12

Applicant: Ray Hicks

Inventor： Ray Hicks

IPC: G03B2752

CPC classification number: G02B7/14 ,  G03B27/462

Abstract: A photographic printer including a lamp, a film transport positioned over the lamp and coacting with the lamp to define an optical axis, a photographic paper drive positioned over the film transport, and a lens deck positioned between the film transport and the photographic paper drive. The lens deck comprises a plurality of lens carriages mounted at respective levels on the optical axis for linear movement in parallel directions generally normal to the optical axis. A plurality of laterally spaced lens assemblies are positioned on each carriage at different levels with respect to the optical axis. The various carriages are selectively moved along their respective linear paths to bring a lens assembly corresponding to a particular film size and a particular print size into alignment with the optical axis.

Abstract translation: 一种照相打印机，包括灯，位于灯上方并与灯并联以限定光轴的胶片传送器，位于胶片传送器上方的相纸驱动器和位于胶片传送器和照相纸驱动器之间的镜片台。 透镜板包括安装在光轴上的各个级别上的多个透镜滑架，用于沿大致垂直于光轴的平行方向线性移动。 多个横向间隔开的透镜组件相对于光轴以不同的水平位于每个托架上。 各种托架选择性地沿其各自的线性路径移动，以使得对应于特定胶片尺寸和特定印刷尺寸的透镜组件与光轴对齐。

公开(公告)号：US5452051A

公开(公告)日：1995-09-19

申请号：US67474

申请日：1993-05-25

Applicant: Ray Hicks

Inventor： Ray Hicks

IPC: G03D15/00 ,  G03B27/52 ,  G03B27/58

CPC classification number: G03D15/003

Abstract: A film tabbing apparatus and methodology for processing supply of photographic film including single frame chips and multiple frame strips. The chips and strips are moved along a linear feed path in a single file through the apparatus, a tabbing tape is moved along the linear feed path with the longitudinal edge of the tape positioned approximate an adjacent longitudinal edge of the film file, the proximate longitudinal edges of the tape and the film file are secured together utilizing adhesive tape, and a coded indicium is provided on the tape corresponding to each frame of the film file. The adhesive tape may be applied in an overlying relation to the seam between the film file and the paper tabbing tape, in an underlying relation to the seam, or tapes may be applied simultaneously in an overlying and an underlying relation to the seam. A human readable indicium is also provided on the tape corresponding to each frame of the film file. A cropping station is provided along the feed path and the film file is moved laterally and longitudinally at the cropping station to facilitate the cropping of the film frame positioned at the cropping station.

Abstract translation: 一种用于处理包括单帧芯片和多个帧条带的照相胶片供应的胶片标签装置和方法。 芯片和条带通过装置沿着单个文件中的线性馈送路径移动，片带沿着线性馈送路径移动，带的纵向边缘近似于胶卷文件的相邻纵向边缘，近似纵向 胶带和胶片文件的边缘使用胶带固定在一起，并且在与胶片文件的每个帧相对应的带上提供编码标记。 粘合带可以以与覆盖层相关的薄膜文件和纸张带之间的接缝的重叠关系来施加，或者带可以同时地以与接缝相关的上层和下面的关系同时施加。 在与磁带文件的每个帧相对应的磁带上还提供有可读标记。 沿着进给路径设置裁切站，并且胶片文件在裁剪站处横向和纵向地移动，以便于裁剪位于裁剪站的胶片框架。

公开(公告)号：US4951086A

公开(公告)日：1990-08-21

申请号：US336849

申请日：1989-04-12

Applicant: Ray Hicks

Inventor： Ray Hicks

IPC: G03B27/46 ,  G03D15/00

CPC classification number: G03D15/003 ,  G03B27/462

Abstract: The invention is a method and associated device for recording, reading and transferring information regarding photographic prints. A photographic print is produced, and printed thereon are a series of human and machine readable codes. These code define various identification parameters which are used to locate a desired corresponding photograph negative from a collection of photograph negatives, such as a developed roll of film. The codes also define various exposure parameters which are used to regulate the exposure of photographic paper utilizing the negative so located. The codes may be electronically stored and modified. Photographic prints produced utilizing the process are, during the exposure process, imprinted with updated data codes, to be utilized in a similar fashion during subsequent re-printing cycles.

Abstract translation: 本发明是用于记录，读取和传送关于照相印刷品的信息的方法和相关装置。 制作了一张照相印刷品，并印上了一系列人机和机器可读代码。 这些代码定义了各种识别参数，这些参数用于从照片底片的集合（例如显影卷）定位所需的对应的照片。 代码还定义了各种曝光参数，这些参数用于调节使用负位置的相纸的曝光。 代码可以电子存储和修改。 在曝光过程中，使用更新的数据代码印刷，以便在随后的重新打印循环期间以类似的方式使用，利用该过程生产的照相印刷品。