Optical web detection and measurement system especially adapted for
controlling replenishment of x-ray film processing chemicals
    1.
    发明授权
    Optical web detection and measurement system especially adapted for controlling replenishment of x-ray film processing chemicals 失效
    光学卷筒纸检测和测量系统特别适用于控制补充X射线胶片处理化学品

    公开(公告)号:US4978858A

    公开(公告)日:1990-12-18

    申请号:US364749

    申请日:1989-06-09

    CPC分类号: G03D3/065 G01N21/8903

    摘要: In order to detect the presence and make measurements of the dimensions of web which travels along a path, for example film, such as X-ray film and equipment which develops such film, a linear array of light emitting devices (e.g. LEDs) is disposed opposite to an array of corresponding photodetectors to define a gap through which the web travels. The web is scanned by sequentially applying pulses of electrical power to the emitting devices. Output signals are provided from each photodetector representing the presence of the web. In order that the brightness is sufficient to detect the presence of low density (semi-opaque) webs and to maintain uniformity of brightness of illumination from emitter to emitter, the current to the emitters is computer controlled by means of a control system which responds to the signals from the photodetectors and increments or decrements the current from an initially preset level during selected scans, for example on scans which occur every 15 seconds. The preset level is sufficient so that the photodetectors detect a substantial reduction in illumination and provide corresponding output signals even when blocked by a semi-opaque film. The width of the web may be determined by counting the number of photodetectors producing these output signals during each scan and the web area passing through the detection arrays may be determined by counting output signals representing the detection of the web. In X-ray film development when a count is registered corresponding to a predetermined area of film, the developing chemicals are replenished.

    摘要翻译: 为了检测存在并测量沿着路径行进的幅材的尺寸,例如膜,例如X射线胶片和开发这种膜的设备,布置了发光器件(例如LED)的线性阵列 与相应的光电检测器的阵列相对,以限定幅材穿过该间隙。 通过向发射装置顺序地施加电力脉冲来扫描卷筒纸。 从表示纸幅存在的每个光电检测器提供输出信号。 为了使亮度足以检测低密度(半不透明)纤维网的存在并且保持从发射极到发射体的照明的亮度的均匀性,通过控制系统对发射器的电流进行计算机控制,该控制系统响应于 来自光电检测器的信号,并且在选择的扫描期间例如在每15秒发生的扫描上增加或减少来自初始预设水平的电流。 预设电平足以使得光电检测器检测到照明的显着降低,并且即使在被半不透明膜阻挡时也提供相应的输出信号。 可以通过对在每次扫描期间产生这些输出信号的光电检测器的数量进行计数来确定幅材的宽度,并且可以通过计数表示纸幅检测的输出信号来确定通过检测阵列的幅材区域。 在对应于预定区域的胶片登记计数的X射线胶片显影中,补充显影化学品。

    System for updating software in automatic film processor
    2.
    发明授权
    System for updating software in automatic film processor 失效
    自动胶片处理器更新软件系统

    公开(公告)号:US5132716A

    公开(公告)日:1992-07-21

    申请号:US616533

    申请日:1990-11-21

    摘要: An automatic film processor having control circuitry including a microprocessor and a plurality of electrically alterable programmable read-only memory (EAPROM) elements for respectively storing main operating program and language codes for control of the processor, has a non-volatile read-only memory (ROM) element containing a bootstrap program including instructions for reprogramming the main program and language ROMs, using addresses and code downloaded from a laptop computer using an RS232 interface. Initialization or reprogramming occurs without the necessity for physically removing or replacing the ROMs, and in response to flags set by software.

    Processor with temperature responsive film transport lockout
    3.
    发明授权
    Processor with temperature responsive film transport lockout 失效
    处理器带有温度响应薄膜运输锁定

    公开(公告)号:US4994837A

    公开(公告)日:1991-02-19

    申请号:US494647

    申请日:1990-03-16

    IPC分类号: G03D3/00 G03D3/13 G03D13/00

    CPC分类号: G03D13/006 G03D3/132

    摘要: An automatic film processor sets new reference developer chemical temperatures and film transport speeds in accordance with user input at a keypad and disengages the film transport motor under microcomputer control to prevent further introduction of film until sensed actual developer temperature is within an acceptable tolerance of the new set temperature. A "wait" light is modulated to flash with increasing frequency as the gap between actual and set reference temperature is narrowed. Manual override is provided to re-engage the film motor even though the new set temperature has not been reached. A buzzer signals a feed in the override mode.

    Processor with speed independent fixed film spacing
    4.
    发明授权
    Processor with speed independent fixed film spacing 失效
    处理器具有速度独立的固定膜间距

    公开(公告)号:US5065173A

    公开(公告)日:1991-11-12

    申请号:US495867

    申请日:1990-03-19

    IPC分类号: G03D3/13 G03D13/00

    摘要: An automatic film processor sets new reference developer chemical temperatures and film transport speeds in accordance with user input at a keypad and establishes a new delay time to provide constant fixed spacing along the transport path between trailing edge of one film sheet and leadfing edge of a next film sheet regardless of transport speed. "Wait" and "ready" lights are controlled to signal when a next sheet is to be fed. A microcomputer calculates the delay time and loads a counter. A buzzer signals countdown to zero.

    摘要翻译: 自动胶片处理器根据用户在键盘上的输入设置新的参考显影剂化学品温度和胶片输送速度,并建立新的延迟时间,以沿着传送路径在一个胶卷片的后缘和下一个胶片的引导边缘之间提供恒定的固定间距 无论运输速度如何,电影片。 当下一张纸被送入时,“等待”和“就绪”指示灯被控制为发出信号。 微计算机计算延迟时间并加载计数器。 蜂鸣器将倒数指示为零。

    System for updating software in automatic film processor
    5.
    发明授权
    System for updating software in automatic film processor 失效
    用于更新自动胶片处理器软件的系统

    公开(公告)号:US5053797A

    公开(公告)日:1991-10-01

    申请号:US504742

    申请日:1990-04-04

    IPC分类号: G03D13/00 G06F9/445

    摘要: An automatic film processor having control circuitry including a microprocessor and an electrically alterable programmable read-only memory (EAPROM) with a stored main program for control of the processor, has an auxiliary read-only memory (ROM) containing a bootstrap program including instructions for reprogramming the EAPROM using addresses and data from a disk drive or RS232 port. Reprogramming occurs in response to manual or automatic setting of a switch, without physically removing or replacing the EAPROM.

    摘要翻译: 一种具有控制电路的自动胶片处理器,其具有包括微处理器和具有存储的用于控制处理器的主程序的电可更改可编程只读存储器(EAPROM)),具有包含引导程序的辅助只读存储器(ROM) 使用来自磁盘驱动器或RS232端口的地址和数据重新编程EAPROM。 响应于手动或自动设置交换机而不进行物理删除或更换EAPROM,会重新编程。

    Process for replenishing solutions in a film processor
    6.
    发明授权
    Process for replenishing solutions in a film processor 失效
    在电影处理器中补充解决方案的过程

    公开(公告)号:US5025279A

    公开(公告)日:1991-06-18

    申请号:US496753

    申请日:1990-03-21

    IPC分类号: G03D3/06

    CPC分类号: G03D3/065

    摘要: Processing solutions in a film processor for sheet film, for example, are replenished on the basis of the number of sheets processed during a predetermined time period. A first volume of replenishment solution is added to a tank for the processing solution each time a sheet is processed until a first predetermined number of sheets has been processed. If the number of sheets processed during the time period exceeds the predetermined number, then a smaller volume of replenishment solution is added to the tank.