公开(公告)号：US07623722B2

公开(公告)日：2009-11-24

申请号：US10693040

申请日：2003-10-24

Applicant: Wayne E. Prentice ,  Steven M. Bryant ,  Jorge L. Rivera

Inventor： Wayne E. Prentice ,  Steven M. Bryant ,  Jorge L. Rivera

IPC: G06K9/40 ,  G06K9/00 ,  H04N5/00 ,  G06F15/00 ,  G06K1/00 ,  G06K15/12 ,  H04N1/00 ,  H04N1/40 ,  H04N1/38 ,  G09G5/02 ,  G06F3/00

CPC classification number: G06F3/04845

Abstract: A method for selectively optimizing a plurality of image characteristics for captured images, that includes modifying two or more one-dimensional image characteristic controls using a single loop position controller having one-dimensional control. The single loop position controller traverses useful ranges of each of the two or more one-dimensional image characteristic controls. Additionally, a user cycles through several combinations of the two or more one-dimensional image characteristic controls within a video loop; and has a means of selecting a desired image rendered according to the two or more one-dimensional image characteristic controls.

Abstract translation: 一种用于选择性地优化用于捕获的图像的多个图像特征的方法，其包括使用具有一维控制的单个循环位置控制器修改两个或更多个一维图像特征控制。 单循环位置控制器遍历两个或更多个一维图像特征控制中的每一个的有用范围。 另外，用户在视频循环内循环两个或多个一维图像特征控制的若干组合; 并且具有选择根据两个或更多个一维图像特征控制呈现的期望图像的手段。

公开(公告)号：US20080008516A1

公开(公告)日：2008-01-10

申请号：US11481302

申请日：2006-07-05

Applicant: Steven M. Bryant ,  Steven S. Chapman ,  James G. Rydelek

Inventor： Steven M. Bryant ,  Steven S. Chapman ,  James G. Rydelek

IPC: B41J13/10

CPC classification number: B41J13/103 ,  B41J3/36 ,  B41J3/44 ,  B41J3/445 ,  B41J13/0081 ,  H04N1/00278 ,  H04N2201/001 ,  H04N2201/0058 ,  H04N2201/0084

Abstract: A printer dock for use with a digital data terminal, has a housing having a paper inlet portal, a first tray receiver, and a second tray receiver. The first tray receiver adjoins the paper inlet portal. The second tray receiver is disposed in spaced relation to the paper inlet portal. A printer engine is disposed in the housing. The printer engine has a paper path extending from an entrance facing the paper inlet portal. A device interface is operatively connectable to the data terminal and the printer engine. A paper tray is alternately mountable in a use position and a storage position. The paper tray, in the use position, is located in the first tray receiver and is disposed in operative relation to the printer engine. The paper tray, in the storage position, is located within the second tray receiver.

Abstract translation: 一种与数字数据终端一起使用的多功能底座打印机，具有一个具有纸张进口入口的外壳，一个第一托盘接收器和一个第二托盘接收器。 第一个托盘接收器邻近进纸口。 第二托盘接收器与纸张入口入口间隔开设置。 打印机引擎设置在外壳中。 打印机引擎具有从朝向纸入口入口的入口延伸的纸路径。 设备接口可操作地连接到数据终端和打印机引擎。 纸盘交替安装在使用位置和存放位置。 在使用位置的纸盘位于第一托盘接收器中并且与打印机引擎相关地设置。 处于存储位置的纸盘位于第二托盘接收器内。

公开(公告)号：US20080166102A1

公开(公告)日：2008-07-10

申请号：US11684663

申请日：2007-03-12

Applicant: John R. Fredlund ,  Aaron T. Deever ,  Steven M. Bryant ,  Kenneth A. Parulski ,  Robert J. Parada

Inventor： John R. Fredlund ,  Aaron T. Deever ,  Steven M. Bryant ,  Kenneth A. Parulski ,  Robert J. Parada

IPC: H04N5/93

CPC classification number: H04N5/782 ,  H04N5/85 ,  H04N5/907

Abstract: In a method for producing output from an image record, the type of input unit supplying the image record is determined. The image record is classified into one of a predetermined plurality of different edit statuses. The classifying utilizes as input the determined type of input unit. The edit statuses are inclusive of unedited status and very-edited status. The image record is digitally enhanced. During the enhancing material alteration of the image record is constrained. The enhancing is more constrained when the edit status is very-edited and less when the edit status is other than very-edited. The image record is rendered to match a predetermined output unit. The resulting image record is output in viewable form.

Abstract translation: 在从图像记录产生输出的方法中，确定提供图像记录的输入单元的类型。 图像记录被分类为预定的多个不同的编辑状态之一。 分类用作输入单元的确定类型。 编辑状态包括未编辑的状态和非常编辑的状态。 图像记录数字增强。 在增强材料变化的图像记录受到限制。 当编辑状态被非常编辑时，增强是更受约束的，而编辑状态不是被非常编辑时更少。 渲染图像记录以匹配预定的输出单元。 生成的图像记录以可见的形式输出。

公开(公告)号：US07349010B2

公开(公告)日：2008-03-25

申请号：US10412457

申请日：2003-04-11

Applicant: Steven M. Bryant ,  Kenneth A. Parulski ,  Lonne R. Lyon ,  Edward O. Wolf

Inventor： Steven M. Bryant ,  Kenneth A. Parulski ,  Lonne R. Lyon ,  Edward O. Wolf

IPC: H04N5/222

CPC classification number: H04N1/00185 ,  H04N1/00196 ,  H04N1/2112 ,  H04N5/23293 ,  H04N2201/0008

Abstract: A digital camera comprises an image sensor for capturing a plurality of images; a processor for processing the plurality of images and producing a corresponding plurality of digital image files; a memory for storing the plurality of digital image files; and a mode control for selecting between a normal mode and an on-line sales mode.

Abstract translation: 数码相机包括用于捕获多个图像的图像传感器; 用于处理所述多个图像并产生相应的多个数字图像文件的处理器; 用于存储多个数字图像文件的存储器; 以及用于在正常模式和在线销售模式之间进行选择的模式控制。

公开(公告)号：US07034880B1

公开(公告)日：2006-04-25

申请号：US09718018

申请日：2000-11-20

Applicant: Jay A. Endsley ,  Steven M. Bryant ,  John R. Fredlund ,  Kenneth A. Parulski

Inventor： Jay A. Endsley ,  Steven M. Bryant ,  John R. Fredlund ,  Kenneth A. Parulski

IPC: H04N5/222

CPC classification number: H04N1/00132 ,  H04N1/00137 ,  H04N1/00145 ,  H04N1/00148 ,  H04N1/00164 ,  H04N1/00172 ,  H04N1/00188 ,  H04N1/00204 ,  H04N1/0044 ,  H04N1/2112 ,  H04N2101/00 ,  H04N2201/0086 ,  H04N2201/3226 ,  H04N2201/3242 ,  H04N2201/3278

Abstract: A method and digital camera for capturing images to be provided to a service provider. The camera includes a capture device for capturing digital images; a memory for storing the captured digital images; an interface to a communications device for transmitting the stored images to a service provider; wherein the digital interface automatically transfers images to the network service provider during a specified time period. Rechargeable batteries may be provided for powering the digital camera; wherein the communications device recharges the batteries using the interface. The camera may further include a display for displaying digital files stored in the digital memory and displaying the at least one order status confirmation file on the display.

公开(公告)号：US06462772B1

公开(公告)日：2002-10-08

申请号：US09219032

申请日：1998-12-23

Applicant: Steven M. Bryant

Inventor： Steven M. Bryant

IPC: H04N5253

CPC classification number: H04N1/407 ,  H04N1/4076

Abstract: In a photographic film digital image scanner, long term adverse effects on image scanning system response are compensated for by establishing an initial gain calibration profile in advance of commencing image scanning operation. A reference Dmin value is established at the same time, preferably from film Dmin regions associated with the bar code pattern located in the leader portion of the film. When image scanning operation is commenced, an updated Dmin value is established for the frame being scanned and the initial gain calibration profile is adjusted by multiplying the pixel-by-pixel values in the profile by the ratio of the reference Dmin over the up-dated frame-specific Dmin value. Preferably, the same image sensor photosites used to establish the reference Dmin value are used for establishing the frame-specific Dmin value and the readings are taken from Dmin regions of the film associated the bar code pattern adjacent the frame to be scanned.

Abstract translation: 在摄影胶片数字图像扫描仪中，通过在开始图像扫描操作之前建立初始增益校准轮廓来补偿对图像扫描系统响应的长期不利影响。 同时建立参考Dmin值，优选地从与位于胶片的引导部分中的条形码图案相关联的胶片Dmin区域。 当图像扫描操作开始时，为被扫描的帧建立更新的Dmin值，并且通过将该轮廓中的逐像素值乘以参考Dmin的比率来调整初始增益校准轮廓。 帧特定Dmin值。 优选地，用于建立参考Dmin值的相同图像传感器光斑用于建立特定于帧的Dmin值，并且从与要扫描的帧相邻的条形码图案的胶片的Dmin区域获取读数。

公开(公告)号：US5712922A

公开(公告)日：1998-01-27

申请号：US340270

申请日：1994-11-15

Applicant: Kenneth H. Loewenthal ,  Steven M. Bryant

Inventor： Kenneth H. Loewenthal ,  Steven M. Bryant

IPC: G06F15/18 ,  G06K9/20 ,  G06K9/34 ,  G06K9/66 ,  G06N3/00 ,  G06N99/00 ,  G06K9/62 ,  G06F7/38

CPC classification number: G06K9/2036 ,  G06K9/66 ,  G06K2209/01 ,  Y10S706/904

Abstract: A neural network based optical character recognition technique is presented for identifying characters in a moving web. Image acquisition means defines an imaging window through which the moving web passes such that the characters printed thereon can be imaged. Classification data is extracted and accumulated for each printed web character passing through the imaging window. A light source provides transmissive illumination of the web as it is being imaged. A neural network accelerator is coupled to the image acquisition means for intelligent processing of the accumulated classification data to produce therefrom printed character classification information indicative of each corresponding character imaged. A processor is coupled to the accelerator for converting the classification information into the appropriate ASCII character code. The technique is particularly useful for reading dot-matrix-type characters on a noisy, semi-transparent background at fast real-time rates. A neural network algorithm based recognition method is also described.

Abstract translation: 提出了一种基于神经网络的光学字符识别技术，用于识别移动网络中的字符。 图像获取装置定义一个成像窗口，移动的网通过该窗口，使得印刷在其上的字符能被成像。 为通过成像窗口的每个打印的网页字符提取和累积分类数据。 光源在成像时提供幅材的透射照明。 神经网络加速器耦合到图像获取装置，用于对累积的分类数据进行智能处理，从而产生指示每个相应字符被成像的印刷字符分类信息。 处理器耦合到加速器，用于将分类信息转换成适当的ASCII字符代码。 该技术对于以高速实时速率在嘈杂，半透明背景上读取点阵型字符特别有用。 还描述了基于神经网络算法的识别方法。

公开(公告)号：US08069092B2

公开(公告)日：2011-11-29

申请号：US12903578

申请日：2010-10-13

Applicant: Steven M. Bryant

Inventor： Steven M. Bryant

IPC: G06Q30/00

CPC classification number: G06Q30/0633 ,  G06Q30/0621 ,  G06Q30/0641 ,  H04N1/00132 ,  H04N1/00145 ,  H04N1/00318 ,  H04N2201/3263 ,  H04N2201/3276

Abstract: A method and computer software program for publishing images at an accessible website and for ordering goods and/or services to be provided by a fulfillment provider. A high resolution digital image is forwarded from a user to a fulfillment provider that stores the high resolution digital image and associates a unique ID with the high resolution image. The unique ID identifies the storage location of where the high resolution image is stored and the internet address of the fulfillment provider. The user receives the unique ID that is associated with the high resolution image. The user then forwards to an accessible website a low resolution image copy of the high resolution image and the unique ID. The website publishes the low resolution image on the accessible website along with an action button that is associated with the unique ID. Selection of the action button by a viewer causes the viewer being forwarded to the fulfillment provider so that the viewer will to be able to access the high resolution image stored by the fulfillment provider.

Abstract translation: 一种方法和计算机软件程序，用于在可访问的网站上发布图像，并且用于订购由履行提供者提供的商品和/或服务。 将高分辨率数字图像从用户转发到存储高分辨率数字图像的履行提供者，并将唯一ID与高分辨率图像相关联。 唯一的ID标识存储高分辨率图像的位置以及履行提供者的互联网地址。 用户接收与高分辨率图像相关联的唯一ID。 然后，用户向可访问的网站转发高分辨率图像和唯一ID的低分辨率图像副本。 该网站在可访问的网站上发布低分辨率图像，以及与唯一ID相关联的操作按钮。 由观看者选择动作按钮使得观看者被转发到履行提供者，使得观看者将能够访问由履行提供者存储的高分辨率图像。

公开(公告)号：US20110035298A1

公开(公告)日：2011-02-10

申请号：US12903578

申请日：2010-10-13

Applicant: Steven M. Bryant

Inventor： Steven M. Bryant

IPC: G06Q30/00

CPC classification number: G06Q30/0633 ,  G06Q30/0621 ,  G06Q30/0641 ,  H04N1/00132 ,  H04N1/00145 ,  H04N1/00318 ,  H04N2201/3263 ,  H04N2201/3276

Abstract: A method and computer software program for publishing images at an accessible website and for ordering goods and/or services to be provided by a fulfillment provider. A high resolution digital image is forwarded from a user to a fulfillment provider that stores the high resolution digital image and associates a unique ID with the high resolution image. The unique ID identifies the storage location of where the high resolution image is stored and the internet address of the fulfillment provider. The user receives the unique ID that is associated with the high resolution image. The user then forwards to an accessible website a low resolution image copy of the high resolution image and the unique ID. The website publishes the low resolution image on the accessible website along with an action button that is associated with the unique ID. Selection of the action button by a viewer causes the viewer being forwarded to the fulfillment provider so that the viewer will to be able to access the high resolution image stored by the fulfillment provider.

Abstract translation: 一种方法和计算机软件程序，用于在可访问的网站上发布图像，并且用于订购由履行提供者提供的商品和/或服务。 将高分辨率数字图像从用户转发到存储高分辨率数字图像的履行提供者，并将唯一ID与高分辨率图像相关联。 唯一的ID标识存储高分辨率图像的位置以及履行提供者的互联网地址。 用户接收与高分辨率图像相关联的唯一ID。 然后，用户向可访问的网站转发高分辨率图像和唯一ID的低分辨率图像副本。 该网站在可访问的网站上发布低分辨率图像，以及与唯一ID相关联的操作按钮。 由观看者选择动作按钮使得观看者被转发到履行提供者，使得观看者将能够访问由履行提供者存储的高分辨率图像。

公开(公告)号：US06206287B1

公开(公告)日：2001-03-27

申请号：US09137566

申请日：1998-08-21

Applicant: John L. Wasula ,  Steven M. Bryant

Inventor： John L. Wasula ,  Steven M. Bryant

IPC: G06K910

CPC classification number: G06K7/1452 ,  G06K7/14 ,  G06K7/1465

Abstract: A bar code reader particularly useful in a photographic film scanner of the type employing a light source and CCD array for sensing the bar code elements. Lateral location of the bar code pattern is established by analyzing the output of the CCD array within a bar code detection window to determine the location of a longitudinal edge transition of the line of clock elements in the bar code pattern and then to use clock and data element detection windows at spaced locations from the line of clock edge transition to read the encoded values of the bar code. In one embodiment, the line of transition between the clock and data elements is used as the line of longitudinal edge transition of the line of clock elements. In another embodiment, the longitudinal clock edge transition remote from the data elements and adjacent the central image frame region is used.

Abstract translation: 特别适用于采用光源和用于感测条形码元件的CCD阵列类型的摄影胶片扫描器的条形码阅读器。 通过分析条形码检测窗口内的CCD阵列的输出来确定条形码图案的横向位置，以确定条形码图案中的时钟元件线的纵向边缘转变的位置，然后使用时钟和数据 元件检测窗口与时钟边沿转换线隔开，以读取条形码的编码值。 在一个实施例中，将时钟和数据元件之间的转换线用作时钟元件线的纵向边沿转变的线。 在另一个实施例中，使用远离数据元素并且邻近中央图像帧区域的纵向时钟边缘转换。