УСТРОЙСТВО ФОРМИРОВАНИЯ ИЗОБРАЖЕНИЙ, СПОСОБ УПРАВЛЕНИЯ ИМ И НОСИТЕЛЬ ХРАНЕНИЯ ДАННЫХ

Изобретение относится к области отображения информации на бумаге. Технический результат - обеспечение повышения эффективности работы при выборе бумаги для печати посредством отображения на экране выбора бумаги списка выбора. Устройство формирования изображения на бумаге содержит: средство отображения для отображения экрана выбора бумаги, посредством которого пользователь может выбирать бумагу, которая должна быть использована для печати, при этом экран выбора бумаги включает в себя список выбора, который обеспечивает пользователя информацией относительно множества модулей подачи бумаги упомянутого устройства на множестве страниц; средство обнаружения для обнаружения возникновения ошибки, связанной с бумагой, в упомянутом устройстве; средство задания для задания страницы из упомянутого множества страниц, включающей в себя информацию относительно модуля подачи бумаги, связанного с обнаруженной ошибкой; при этом в случае, когда средство обнаружения обнаруживает ошибку, средство отображения ...

СИСТЕМА АУТЕНТИФИКАЦИИ АППАРАТА ОБРАБОТКИ ИЗОБРАЖЕНИЯ И АППАРАТ ОБРАБОТКИ ИЗОБРАЖЕНИЯ

Изобретение относится к системе аутентификации аппарата обработки изображения. Технический результат заключается в обеспечении централизованного управления аутентификацией пользователей аппаратов обработки изображения без использования выделенного сервера аутентификации. Система содержит множество соединенных друг с другом аппаратов обработки изображения, каждый из которых содержит блок ввода информации идентификации пользователя, блок хранения информации аутентификации и блок аутентификации, при этом один из аппаратов служит в качестве главного устройства, а другие - в качестве локальных; главное устройство содержит блок редактирования информации аутентификации и блок передачи информации аутентификации; каждое из локальных устройств содержит блок приема информации аутентификации, блок обновления информации аутентификации, блок настройки доступности аутентификации, который, когда информация аутентификации не принята от главного устройства, выбирает и устанавливает, разрешить ли блоку аутентификации ...

СПОСОБ УДАЛЕННОЙ ВЕРИФИКАЦИИ ДОКУМЕНТОВ

Изобретение относится к облачным сервисам и может найти применение для удаленной верификации документов, документов личностей, товарной документации товаров и осуществления верифицированной конференцсвязи. Техническим результатом изобретения является возможность абсолютно точной удаленной верификации документа без потребности его постоянной проверки на предмет внесения правок одной из сторон и без возможности прочтения или редактирования документа облачным сервисом или третьими лицами без передачи такой возможности сторонами. 5 з.п. ф-лы.

СИСТЕМА ОБРАБОТКИ ЗАДАНИЙ, СПОСОБ ОБРАБОТКИ ЗАДАНИЙ И ПРОГРАММА ДЛЯ ОБРАБОТКИ ЗАДАНИЙ

... 1. Система обработки заданий, содержащая:блок получения задания, который получает задание;блок регистрации задания, который регистрирует задание, полученное блоком получения задания;блок обработки задания, который выполняет обработку задания, зарегистрированного в блоке регистрации задания;блок получения команды остановки, который получает команду остановки обработки для задания; иблок управления, который выполняет управление, согласно которому откладывается регистрация для задания, находящегося в процессе регистрации в блоке регистрации задания, когда блок получения команды остановки получил команду остановки обработки.2. Система обработки заданий по п. 1, в которойблок обработки задания является блоком, который может выполнять обработку для множества типов заданий; иблок управления инициирует выполнение задания, для которого отложена регистрация, только для заранее определенного типа заданий из упомянутого множества типов заданий.3. Система обработки заданий по п. 1 или п. 2, в которойблок ...

УСТРОЙСТВО ФОРМИРОВАНИЯ ИЗОБРАЖЕНИЙ, СПОСОБ УПРАВЛЕНИЯ ИМ И НОСИТЕЛЬ ХРАНЕНИЯ ДАННЫХ

Изобретение относится к области формирования изображения на бумаге. Технический результат – повышение эффективности работы при выборе бумаги для печати за счет изначального отображения страницы со списком выбора листов, включающим в себя информацию о пустом модуле хранения листов. Печатающее устройство, имеющее множество модулей хранения листов, содержит: модуль отображения для отображения списка выбора листов, посредством которого пользователь может выбирать лист, который должен быть использован для печати, при этом список выбора листов обеспечивает пользователя информацией относительно части упомянутого множества модулей хранения листов, при этом список выбора листов разделен и отображается на множестве страниц; и модуль задания, выполненный с возможностью задания модуля хранения листов, который находится в состоянии отсутствия листов, при этом, когда имеется модуль хранения листов, находящийся в состоянии отсутствия листов, модуль отображения изначально отображает страницу из упомянутого ...

Automatisches Faksimilelieferungssystem

FERNKOPIERERKOMMUNIKATION MIT SELEKTIVRUFEMPFÄNGERN

Telephone apparatus

The telephone apparatus can be connected to a wired telephone network or to a mobile telephone network (42). The telephone apparatus includes a base station (10) and a cordless, mobile transceiver unit (24). The base station is connected to the telephone network and the mobile station can be connected to the mobile radio network independent on the base station. The base station detects using detectors (32) if the mobile transmission unit is in the surrounding of the base station when a call is received. When the mobile station is in the surroundings of the base station the call is sent directly to the mobile station. When the mobile station is not in the surroundings the call is redirected to the mobile radio network which redirects the call to the mobile station.

Mobile telephone and number scanner

The scanner (1) has an optical lens of glass or a transparent plastics and a diode matrix at the rear of the lens, for scanning telephone numbers in the form of a written or barcode text. The scanned numbers enter an incorporated number memory in digital form, allowing subsequent selection and visual display.

VERFAHREN ZUR REDUZIERUNG VON DATEN BEI DER ÜBERTRAGUNG UND/ODER SPEICHERUNG DIGITALER SIGNALE MEHRERER ABHÄNGIGER KANÄLE

Vorrichtung und Verfahren zum Verbinden eines Faksimilegeräts mit einem Computer

GERÄT ZUM SENDEN UND EMPFANGEN VON ÜBER FERNÜBERTRAGUNGSWEGE ZU ÜBERTRAGENDEN BILDDOKUMENTEN.

Reinigungseinrichtung für Telefaxgeräte

Bildaufzeichnungsgerät

Decoder für teletextähnliche Signale

Sheet position detector for computer printer or facsimile - operates second sensor after set time period has elapsed since first sensor detected sheet edge

The sheet feed detector for an imaging system includes two timers and a number of sensors arranged along a feed path. The front edge of a sheet is detected by one of the sensors within a period of time, and the first timer is set to this time. The back edge of the sheet is detected and the other timer is set to the corresp. time. When the end of the sheet is detected by the sensor, a further sheet can be fed through the feeder. Further feeding is restricted when the front end of the sheet is detected. ADVANTAGE - Reduced number of timing elements.

Faksimile-Einrichtung

Template, system and method for automated selection of media type and scanning routine

Image transmission via a mobile telecommunications network

A method for reception centralization in a facsimile system

PORTABLE FACSIMILE EQUIPMENT AND THE COVER BODY CLOSING DEVICE

Method for automatically confirming line connection upon installing a facsimile

System and control method

FAX receipt confirmation

An apparatus and a method are disclosed for confirming from a remote place the content of document received by a facsimile. The facsimile apparatus is set to a "secretary function" mode by the user during his absence. On receipt of an incoming call, an answering machine 80 is powered up or driven into operation. In response to a calling tone provided to a telephone line of the facsimile, the facsimile receives and stores document data in the answering machine 80. Afterwards, in response to another tone, such as a dual tone, applied through the said telephone line, the facsimile transmits the received document data to the said telephone line.

Facsimile device having image transmission,reception and duplication operating modes

A facsimile system is described comprising a white roller 1, a thermosensitive recording head 3 movable into and out of contact with the white roller and a contact image sensor 4 also movable into and out of contact with the white roller. A pair of cams 5 are associated with the white roller and regulate the positions of the recording head and the image sensor relative to the white roller. The white roller is rotated by a stepping motor 8 and when the motor runs in the other direction, the cams are rotated. The rotation is controlled by determining the angular position of the cams 5 using a sensor lever 12 which rotates with the cams 5 and a sensor 13 which detects the position of the sensor lever 12. In this way, the cams can be rotated to any one of a number of given angular positions so as to position the recording head and/or the image sensor in or out of the proximity of the white roller depending on the mode required. For example, the modes may include a transmission mode in which ...

Driver assistance system

Facsimile communication with selective call receivers

Automatic document feeder

The document feeder comprises an ADF (automatic document feeding) roller 17 with a rotating shaft 16 coupled to the ADF roller 17 such that it can be run idle. At least one cam roller 20 is fixedly mounted on the rotating shaft for feeding a misfed document. A drive motor is coupled to a drive gear 14 and power transmission means transmits the rotational force of the drive gear to both the ADF roller 17 and the cam roller 20 so as to rotate these rollers. A bush 18 is fixed to the rotating shaft. One side of the bush comes into contact with a driven gear flange 15a while the other side of the bush comes into contact with an ADF roller flange 17a. A clutch member 19 (coiled spring) is mounted on all of the outer surfaces of the driven gear flange 15a, the bush and the ADF roller flange for integrating them into a single body during a document feeding operation. ...

Apparatus for converting resolution and gray scale of document image data

System and method for remoting twain function calls from a user session to a client system

Apparatus uses, methods, systems and user interface for a portable transmitter

Disclosed are a user interface for a portable, image-processing transmitter, and apparatuses, methods and systems for a portable, image-processing transmitter and for a portable automated contractual image dealer and transmitter. The transmitter (user interface) provides a platform or compact and efficient forum for managing, manipulating, storing and transmitting digital media files across a wide array of transmission means and protocols. The capability to provide media for sale or distribution from remote locations, including the ability to choose from a number of possible buyers based on selected criteria and to remotely establish binding purchasing and/or image transferal relationships, is potentially beneficial for media applications. It may be employed by photographers, photojournalists, and/or the like to rapidly process, edit and send high-quality photographs or video to multiple news agencies, newspapers, magazines, television studios, websites and/or the like while maintaining ...

A TELETEXT DECODER OPERATING ON PIXEL WORDS

Multiple copy method in facsimile unit

Image capture device with capture field illumination

An image capture device for digitally capturing desired text constituting a portion of a text document, the device comprising projector apparatus operable to project a visible light image onto the document to enable a user of the device to guide the light image to a desired location in the document and thereby to position a capture field of the device relative to the desired text. Also provided is an image capture device further comprising an OCR means for scanning the text.

Device and method for scanning a first image of a document and printing a second image on the document

A device for scanning a first image on a document surface 226 and printing a second image 425 on the document surface comprising a mechanism (110, Fig 2) operable to engage a document and drive the document along a feed path, a scanner apparatus (130, Fig 2) operable to generate a scanned image of the first image on the document surface as the document is driven past the scanner apparatus during a first document traversal of the feed path, and a printer apparatus (140, Fig 2) operable to print the second image on the document surface as the document is driven past the printer apparatus during the traversal of the document through the feed path is provided. The device allows the scanning of a pre-printed form and the printing of data onto it. Alignment problems are overcome in that the form is not removed between processes and printing may take place during forward or reverse traversal. Data may be stored in a database.

Transcoding Video Data

Video data is transcoded on the fly to produce a progressive download that may be viewed while the data is being received (streaming) and/or may be downloaded and played later. A locator (301) locates an input video data file on the Internet. An analyser (303) analyses a portion of the input video data file to determine coded characteristics of encoded input video. A generator (304) generates a file header for an output video data file that includes an indication of the size of the output video data file. An input interface (302) receives the input video data located by locator (301) and a transcoder (305) transcodes the input video data to produce encoded output video data. The output interface supplies the encoded output video data with the file header as a stream to a receiving device. In a first embodiment, the expected size of data in the header is over estimated and blank video chunks are added. In an alternative embodiment, the expected data size is under estimated and compression ...

Transcoding video data

Image capturing apparatus, and control method and program thereof

System and control method

Image capturing apparatus, and control method and program thereof

An image capturing apparatus comprises image capturing means (such as a digital camera), and communication means (e.g. via wireless, local area network, LAN) arranged to communicate with a distribution server via the internet; the image capturing apparatus comprises: time measuring means arranged to measure, if a distribution instruction for live distribution using the distribution server has been given, an elapsed time since the distribution instruction has been given; and control means arranged to start, if the elapsed time measured by the time measuring means has reached a set time, distributing an image captured by the image capturing means to the distribution server via the communication means. The set time or a plurality of set times may be set by a user.

A method for producing a halftone plate

A method for producing a halftone plate from an original picture having a continuous tone. A record film is exposed at least one exposure light beam of a smaller size than a halftone dot area by independently controlling it to turn on or off according to a picture signal. The luminous energy of the exposure light beam is controlled depending on a reference value corresponding to the picture signal and a position signal value varied depending on an exposing position in the halftone dot area to be exposed by the exposure light beam. The control of the luminous energy is performed by the sum, the difference, the product or the quotient of the two signal values. A plurality of reference values or position signal values may be used.

A METHOD FOR PRODUCING A HALFTONE PLATE

System for, and method of, accurately and rapidly determining, in real-time, true bearings of radio frequency identification (RFID) tags associated with items

Viewing system

TRANSMISSION OF NEWS SYSTEM

IMAGE PROCESSING PROCEDURE AND IMAGE PROCESSING DEVICE

NACHRICHTENUEBERTRAGUNGSSYSTEM

Device for the electrical remote transmission of diagrams brought in relief form.

Photoelectric equipment to the letter of symbols and indications of small figures with large posting and/or character rate for an automatic drawing machine

CONFIGURING METHOD AND - DEVICE

Method to determine the completeness of a service guide

Data transmission apparatus

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR REDUCING THE TURN-AROUND TIME IN FACSIMILE TRANSMISSION

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PRODUCING PORTRAITS

Developing unit and toner cartridge

TELECOMMUNICATIONS SYSTEM

It is the object of the present invention to provide service for a group of subscribers having a particular interest in digital transmission, without cancelling the conventional substantially analogue telephone network. According to the present invention the subscriber group is provided with digital subscriber stations connected to digital terminal exchanges which, for connections to be set up beyond the range of the terminal exchange area, are adapted to be selectively connectable with the conventional analogue network either through digital/analogue converters and analogue/digital converters, or through a new digital long distance network which is connectable with the analogue network through the digital/analogue and analogue/digital converters. The invention can be used in the transmission of speech, music, textcopy, images or data.

A CONFIGURABLE PRINTER AND METHODS FOR CONFIGURING A PRINTER

COMPLEX SYSTEM HAVING THE FUNCTIONS OF OPTICAL CHARACTER READER AND FACSIMILE

SYSTEM FOR, AND METHOD OF, ACCURATELY AND RAPIDLY DETERMINING, IN REAL-TIME, TRUE BEARINGS OF RADIO FREQUENCY IDENTIFICATION (RFID) TAGS ASSOCIATED WITH ITEMS IN A CONTROLLED AREA

A radio frequency identification (RFID) tag reading system and method accurately and rapidly determine, in real-time, true bearings of RFID tags associated with items in a controlled area. Primary transmit and receive beams are steered over the area, and multiple secondary receive beams are substantially simultaneously steered to a plurality of bearings in the area. The highest signal strength of secondary receive signals from the secondary receive beams determines an approximate tag bearing of each tag. Two secondary receive beams at opposite sides of the approximate tag bearing in elevation are selected to obtain a pair of elevation offset signals, and two secondary receive beams at opposite sides of the approximate tag bearing in azimuth are selected to obtain a pair of azimuth offset signals. The elevation offset signals and the azimuth offset signals are processed to determine a true bearing for each tag in real-time.

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR THE PASSIVE MONITORING AND REPORTING OF PRINTER-RELATED DATA ON USB CABLES

Provided is a computer-implemented system and method for monitoring printer-related data on USB cables. A USB-compatible device comprising a field programmable gate array and a microprocessor is placed in-line between a non-networked computer and a printer and monitors the line for print-related data. Once detected, the print-related data is transmitted via a radio frequency to a base station. The base station subsequently compiles the print-related data and relays the data to a printer reporting system.

MULTIPLE ADDRESSING FACSIMILE SYSTEM

... 22 A multiple addressing station transmits a facsimile signal via a communications satellite, using the multiple address communications mode. In this case, the multiple addressing station transmits a facsimile signal via at least one channel of multiple audio channels ch1, ch2 of a satellite communications circuit. This facsimile signal is received by a satellite communications receiver of a terminal station. At the terminal station, the received facsimile signal is sent to a switching control device, and at this switching control device, the facsimile signal and a control signal are sent to a facsimile device by the switching control. The facsimile device generates a switching signal which, based on a control signal from the switching control device, switches over the facsimile signal coming from this switching control device by using a switching means, and sends the facsimile signal that is inputted through the above procedure is sent to a decision means inside a facsimile device. At ...

ARRANGEMENT FOR CONNECTING A TELEFAX DEVICE OR A TELEPHONE SET TO A TELECOMMUNICATION LINE

... 20104-8673 Disclosed is an arrangement for optionally connecting a facsimile device or a telephone set to a telecommunication subscriber line, comprising a line input for connecting the subscriber line, a telephone output for connecting the telephone set and comprising a telefax output for connecting the facsimile device. The arrangement comprises: * a line seizing circuit for seizing the subscriber line in response to a call signal from the subscriber line; * first detection devices for detecting voice signals or predetermined tone signals, which first detection devices produce a first connection control signal on detection of the signals and produce a second connection control signal in all further cases; * second detection devices for detecting voice signals, which second detection devices produce a second connection control; signal on detection of voice signals and produce the first connection control signal in all further cases; * connected to the two detection devices, connection ...

FACSIMILE APPARATUS

A facsimile apparatus capable of informing an operator of data such as operable time of the facsimile apparatus, the number of documents transmittable and receivable based on the quantity of electric charges remaining in the battery comprises a clock for generating time data and a monitor for monitoring the quantity of electric charges remaining in the battery. The monitor calculates the charging time of the battery based on the time data. The charged quantity of the battery from the time when the battery started to be charged to the current time is determined from the charging time. The operation time of the facsimile apparatus driven by the battery in each of the operation modes is calculated based on the time data. The consumed quantity of electric charges in the battery is measured from the operation time. The quantity of electric charges remaining in the battery is calculated from the charged quantity and consumed charge quantity. The operable time of the facsimile apparatus, the number ...

FACSIMILE APPARATUS

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR ENCODING A FACSIMILE MESSAGE

A decoder for decoding a target image from a signal. The signal includes S facsimile encoded sub image messages transmitted in a predetermined order. The decoder also stores a runlength code book. The decoder includes a facsimile decoder (910), a sub-image memory (920), a target image generator (940), and a target image memory (930). The facsimile decoder (910) is for generating S sub-images from the S facsimile encoded subimage messages, using the runlength code book. Each of the S sub-images includes sub-image lines including pixels. The subimage memory (920) is for storing the S sub-images. The target image generator (940) is for re-assembling the target image from the S sub-images. The target image memory (930) is for storing the target image.

INTERNET GLOBAL AREA NETWORKS FAX SYSTEM

A method and apparatus for transmitting class 1, 2, or 3 facsimile image dat a over Internet Global Area Networks is shown. A first device (16) converts facsimile image data from a local facsimile machine (14) into electronic mai l format data and transmits the electronic mail format data over a network (12 ) to a second remote device (16) which converts the electronic mail format dat a to facsimile image data for print out by a remote facsimile machine (26) connected thereto.

INTERNET GLOBAL AREA NETWORKS FAX SYSTEM

A method and apparatus for transmitting class 1, 2, or 3 facsimile image data over Internet Global Area Networks is shown. A first device (16) converts facsimile image data from a local facsimile machine (14) into electronic mail format data and transmits the electronic mail format data over a network (12) to a second remote device (16) which converts the electronic mail format data to facsimile image data for print out by a remote facsimile machine (26) connected thereto.

PERSONAL AUDIO MESSAGE PROCESSOR AND METHOD

A portable device is disclosed which permits the user to record, edit, play and review voice messages and other audio material which may be received from, and subsequently transmitted to, a remote voice processing or interactive voice response (IVR) host computer over a communication link. A preferred device contains its own power source, integrated circuitry and control buttons to permit the localized recording, editing, storage and playback of audio signals through a built-in speaker, microhpone and removable memory card. The device also contains a standard RJ-11 telephone jack, modem chip set and DTMF tone decoder to permit the transmission and control of audio signals to and from a host computer. The device contains circuitry which permits it to transmit and receive audio signals at a rate substantially faster than originally recorded.

Machine de transmission en fac-similé

Appareil pour détecter des informations et les enregistrer sur une bande

Photo-elektrisches Gerät zum Schreiben von Symbolen und Zeichnen kleiner Figuren mit grosser Schreib- bzw. Zeichengeschwindigkeit für eine automatische Zeichenmaschine

Information transmission system

METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR TRANSMITTING A CHAIN OF MESSAGES DATABASE

Configurable printer and methods for configuring a printer

A configurable printer is provided which includes a first memory for storing multiple firmware application programs. Each of the firmware application programs enables respectively different printer functionalities. A switch mechanism, such as a DIP switch, is provided that has multiple settings for selecting a respective firmware application program from the multiple firmware application programs in the first memory. The printer also includes a second memory for storing a boot program. A processor is provided for executing the boot program upon startup of the printer. During execution, the boot program reads a current setting of the switch mechanism and executes a selected firmware application program corresponding to the current setting, thereby providing the desired printed functionality.

Information processing apparatus, method for controlling information processing apparatus

An information processing apparatus includes a display control unit, a generation unit, and a notification unit. The display control unit displays a device for executing a particular function on a display device. The displayed device includes separate webpages and the separate webpages include a webpage for setting to make the particular function usable. In response to a user selecting the device displayed on the display device, the generation unit generates a uniform resource locator (URL). The generated URL represents the webpage for setting to make the particular function usable. The notification unit notifies the URL generated by the generation unit to a web browser included in the information processing apparatus.

IMAGE READING APPARATUS AND IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS HAVING THE SAME

An image reading apparatus according to one aspect of the present disclosure includes a document sheet table, a first carriage, a photoelectric converting portion, and a position detecting portion. First carriage has lighting portion. Position detecting portion detects initial position in shuttling of first carriage. Lighting portion includes: light guide member on which the light from light source is incident, and which guides incident light in primary scanning direction and applies the light to document sheet table; and heat dissipating member that dissipates heat generated in light source. Position detecting portion includes: light emitter that emits light; light receiver that receives light emitted from light emitter; and detection member that moves in secondary scanning direction along with shuttling of first carriage, in order to detect initial position of first carriage. Detection member is formed as flat plate that is integrated with heat dissipating member and extends in secondary ...

System and information processing method

Ink-jet method and ink-jet apparatus

Image reading apparatus and image forming apparatus provided with same

An image reading apparatus includes a first housing, a second housing, a document conveyance path, a transparent member, a guide member, a transparent sheet member and a first pressing member. The second housing is openable and closable with respect to the first housing. The document conveyance path is arranged in the second housing and conveys a document passing through a first position. The guide member is arranged on the transparent member at a side downstream of the first position. The transparent sheet member is arranged on the transparent member to cover the first position. The first pressing member is arranged to cover a part of the transparent sheet member upstream of the first position from above and presses the transparent sheet member. An end portion of the first pressing member is arranged inwardly of an end portion of the transparent sheet member in the main scanning direction.

METHOD AND ARRANGEMENT FOR CALIBRATION OF CAMERAS

Electronic photo frame capable of prompting attention

Image processing apparatus and control method thereof

Image forming apparatus, Image forming system and Image forming method

SWITCHGEAR FOR PORTABLE FACSIMILE MACHINE AND LID THEREOF

Circuit for applying direct current to winding

Assembly of teleprinters for simultaneous reading and writing

Broadcast and multiple reception of information symbols especially facsimile

L'invention présente un procédé de diffusion de symboles d'information primaire comportant une étape de détermination (818) de symboles d'information de redondance et, successivement : une étape de diffusion de premiers symboles de protocole (811) , au cours de laquelle on diffuse des premiers symboles de protocole susceptibles de permettre à chaque dispositif de réception de sélectionner un mode de réception à mettre en oeuvre ;une étape de diffusion de tous les symboles d'information (813, 818) , au cours de laquelle on diffuse tous les symboles d'information destinés à être transmis, symboles d'information comportant, d'une part, des symboles d'information primaire et, d'autre part, des symboles d'information de redondance correspondant à ces symboles d'information primaire ; et une étape de diffusion de deuxièmes symboles de protocole (824) , au cours de laquelle on diffuse des deuxièmes symboles de protocole susceptibles à permettre à chaque dispositif de réception d'interrompre la ...

Cover locking device for record player deck - operated in dependence on position of tone arm

WORK FORM MANAGEMENT DEVICE, A MANAGEMENT METHOD, AN APPARATUS FOR FORMING AN IMAGE, AND A SYSTEM FOR MANAGING THE WORK FORM

PURPOSE: A work form management device, a method for managing the work form, an apparatus for forming an image, and a system for managing the work form are provided to prevent the generation of error in beforehand by pre-proceeding the work form. CONSTITUTION: A work form preparation part(240) writes the work form and edits the work form according to the indication of a user by driving management solution of the work form. A update setting unit(241) sets an update option of the work form as an automatic update or a manual update. A work form performing unit(260) converts/processes the data using a protocol which is supported from each device. An update executing unit(270) performs the backup of the work form which is saved in a work form storage(250). COPYRIGHT KIPO 2010 ...

PREDICTIVE, MULTI-LAYER CACHING ARCHITECTURES

DEVICE CAPABLE OF TRANSMITTING AND RECEIVING FAX DATA AND METHOD THEREOF

Disclosed are an operation method of a device capable of transmitting and receiving fax data. The operation method includes: a step of receiving the fax data from an originating fax; a step of extracting a verification pattern from the received fax data for verifying whether the originating fax is a true fax which transmits the fax data; a step of comparing a reference verification pattern with the extracted verification pattern for the originating fax; and a step of verifying that the originating fax is the true fax based on a comparison result. COPYRIGHT KIPO 2016 (210) Transmitting fax #1 (220) Transmitting fax #2 (300A) Transmitting fax truth verification device (400A) Receiving fax ...

DISPLAY DEVICE AND CONTROL METHOD THEREOF

Disclosed is a display device. The present device comprises: a transparent display; a scanning unit including a lens array which has a length corresponding to one side of the transparent display; and a control unit for providing corresponding additional information based on a scanned image, when the lens array is slid from one side of the transparent display to the other side facing the one side of the transparent display according to a preset event, thereby scanning an object viewed through the transparent display. COPYRIGHT KIPO 2016 (110) Transparent display (120) Scanning unit (130) Control unit ...

Rede de comunicações de multimidia e terminal de usuário para conexão a rede de comunicações de multimidia

Apparatuses, methods, systems and user interfaces for a portable, image-processing transmitter and automated contractual image dealer and transmitter

Disclosed are a user interface for a portable, image-processing transmitter, and apparatuses, methods and systems for a portable, image-processing transmitter and for a portable automated contractual image dealer and transmitter. The transmitter (user interface) provides a platform or compact and efficient forum for managing, manipulating, storing and transmitting digital media files across a wide array of transmission means and protocols. The capability to provide media for sale or distribution from remote locations, including the ability to choose from a number of possible buyers based on selected criteria and to remotely establish binding purchasing and/or image transferal relationships, is potentially beneficial for media applications. It may be employed by photographers, photojournalists, and/or the like to rapidly process, edit and send high-quality photographs or video to multiple news agencies, newspapers, magazines, television studios, websites and/or the like while maintaining ...

Apparatuses, methods, systems and medium readable by a processor for a portable, image-processing transmitter and automated contractual image dealer and transmitter

Disclosed are a user interface for a portable, image-processing transmitter, and apparatuses, methods and systems for a portable, image-processing transmitter and for a portable automated contractual image dealer and transmitter. The transmitter (user interface) provides a platform or compact and efficient forum for managing, manipulating, storing and transmitting digital media files across a wide array of transmission means and protocols. The capability to provide media for sale or distribution from remote locations, including the ability to choose from a number of possible buyers based on selected criteria and to remotely establish binding purchasing and/or image transferal relationships, is potentially beneficial for media applications. It may be employed by photographers, photojournalists, and/or the like to rapidly process, edit and send high-quality photographs or video to multiple news agencies, newspapers, magazines, television studios, websites and/or the like while maintaining ...

Launch system

METHOD FOR IMPROVING CLARITY OF PDF FILE CONVERTED FROM PAPER FILE

The present invention relates to a method for improving clarity of a PDF file converted from a paper file. The method comprises: step 1: scanning a paper file to obtain an electronic image file; step 2: determining a top margin, a bottom margin, a left margin, and a right margin of the electronic image file, and deleting data within the top margin, the bottom margin, the left margin, and the right margin of the electronic image file, and converting a first cropped file into a first PDF file; step 3: dividing the first PDF file into some rectangular objects, determining effective areas of the rectangular objects, and deleting data outside effective areas of the rectangular objects, so as to obtain cropped rectangular objects corresponding to the rectangular objects in a one-to-one manner; and step 4: combining the cropped rectangular objects according to same position distribution of the rectangular objects corresponding to the cropped rectangular objects on the first PDF file, so as to ...

METHOD FOR DISTRIBUTING AND MANAGING CONTENT FOR ON DEMAND APPLICATIONS UTILIZING LOCAL STORAGE

L'invention concerne un procédé et un dispositif d'incorporation de l'adressage de serveurs, et de metadonnées associées à des contenus, dans des flux de contenus fournis à divers serveurs, de façon que les serveurs récepteurs puissent traiter de manière efficace le flux de contenu.

Language-based color editing for mobile devices

Methods and a system for a natural language control interface are provided to enable a user to modify colors in a digital image. A textual interface is provided to select a color to be modified within the image and a direction of change for the modification. A swipe interface is provided to select a magnitude and polarity for the modification. Actions on the textual and swipe interface are converted to natural language commands which are in turn used to derive a color transformation that is applied to relevant portions of the image to yield a modified image. The modifications are displayed in real time for a user to observe as they are inputted.

Image reading apparatus, image forming apparatus, and size detecting method

According to an embodiment, an image reading apparatus includes: a light emitting body configured to emit light at illuminance lower than illuminance in reading an original document; a sensor configured to detect opening and closing of a cover; an image pickup element configured to pick up an image of the original document, on which the light from the light emitting body is irradiated, if the cover is open; and a control and determining section configured to turn on the light emitting body if the cover is opened and specify a pixel having a value exceeding a threshold from the picked-up image to determine the size of the original document.

Using handwritten notations in digital video presentations

A method for producing a slide show video from a collection of hardcopy media, the method includes digitizing the media and detecting handwritten information and estimating the age of the media; determining an order of presentation for the slide show video based on the detected handwritten information and estimated ages; and producing a slide show video from the hardcopy media using the determined order of presentation.

Management server and management method thereof

A management server is provided. The management server includes a reception unit which receives information regarding expendable supplies status from at least one image forming apparatus, a storage unit which stores a management condition for each item of expendable supplies of the at least one image forming apparatus, a management unit which manages expendable supplies in an automatic management mode or in a manual management mode according to the stored management condition for each item of expendable supplies, and a controller which changes an expendable supplies management mode for each item of each image forming apparatus by resetting an expendable supplies management condition for each item of the at least one image forming apparatus according to expendable supplies management status of each of the at least one image forming apparatus. Accordingly, an order for expendable supplies may be placed effectively.

Image pickup system

An image pickup system includes a display screen, an image pickup device and a positioning program. The image pickup device is used for shooting a document. The display screen is used for showing a positioning mark. When the document is moved and a pre-shot document image is aligned with the positioning mark, the image pickup device is activated by the positioning program to shoot the document, thereby obtaining a document image.

Imaging apparatus, method for controlling imaging apparatus, and computer program product for controlling imaging apparatus

An imaging apparatus includes: an operation unit operated by a user; a setting unit that sets a function for image shooting through an operation of the operating unit; a guidance information storage unit that stores guidance information including at least either of a description about the function that can be set and an operational method for setting the function; a display unit that display the guidance information; a cumulative shot-frame counter that counts a cumulative number of shot frames, as a cumulative value of the number of image frames that have been shot; a proficiency level determining unit that determines the user's level of proficiency to be higher as the cumulative number of shot frames is large; and a display switching unit that switches between display and non-display settings of the guidance information on the display unit depending on determined level of proficiency.

Document reading device which includes automatic document conveying mechanism and reads plural documents one by one

A digital multi function peripheral includes a scanner for reading an image in a document read position; a document retaining cover for being able to change an opening and closing state between a state in which the scanner is closed and a state in which the scanner is opened, and conveying a document to the scanner when the scanner is closed; a registration sensor for detecting a leading end portion and a rear end portion of the document conveyed by the document retaining cover; and a controller for determining the opening and closing state of the document retaining cover based on a state of the leading end portion and the rear end portion of the document in the image read by an IR module at a time when a predetermined time frame elapses since a detection state of the registration sensor changes. Therefore, the opening and closing state of the conveyance unit for conveying the document can accurately be detected.

Display device and image display method

An image display device of the present invention comprises a first determination section for monitoring information respectively appended to a plurality of images, and detecting information that has been appended to the most images among the plurality of images as first information, a second determination section for detecting information other than the first information, among the information that has been respectively appended to the plurality of images, as auxiliary information, and a third determination section for detecting an image to which the first information has been appended, and which is an image having the auxiliary information, as a priority image.

Display panel and assembling method of the same

A display panel and an assembling method of the same are described. An image capture module is electrically disposed on a substrate of a display module, such that the image capture module and the display module are combined into an integrated structure, so as to reduce the overall size of a display assembled by using the display panel.

Management system, image forming apparatus, information processing method, and storage medium

A management system that can appropriately manage a list of functions that can be provided by an image forming apparatus configured to provide a function to a client apparatus by utilizing a function provided by a function provision apparatus. An image forming apparatus is configured, if the function list transmission request is received from the management apparatus, to issue an inquiry, to a function provision apparatus which provides a part of the functions provided by the image forming apparatus to the client apparatus to the image forming apparatus, about operation of the function, and if a reply to the inquiry is received from the function provision apparatus, configured to generate and transmit to the management apparatus a function list of functions provided by the image forming apparatus to the client apparatus according to information about a function, among the functions provided by the function provision apparatus included in the reply, which can be provided to the image forming apparatus and according to information about the function that can be provided by the image forming apparatus to the client apparatus. The management apparatus is configured to display the function list when the function list is received from the image forming apparatus.

Image forming apparatus, method of controlling the same, and image processing apparatus

An image forming apparatus includes an image forming unit that performs image formation on the basis of a plurality of pieces of image data for different colors, the pieces of the image data being generated by a higher-level device; a plurality of data storage units that receive the respective pieces of the image data transferred from the higher-level device via a plurality of first transfer paths corresponding to the respective pieces of the image data, and store therein the respective pieces of the image data; and a control unit that receives control information, which is used for controlling the image formation, from the higher-level device via a second transfer path and controls the data storage units on the basis of the control information so that the data storage units receive and storage therein the respective pieces of the image data transferred from the higher-level device.

Method for document scanning

A method of determining document characteristics prior to processing the document in a document scanner ( 10 ) includes capturing an input image of documents in an input tray ( 20 ); transmitting the images to a processor ( 65 ); determining characteristics of the documents; and processing the document based on the characteristics.

Image display apparatus and method for operating the same

A multifunctional display device includes a processor to control display of at least one of a broadcast signal, data packets or signals from the remote controller. Also, a home screen includes a first area displaying a program, a second area displaying one or more card objects, and a third area having a prescribed number of applications. The home screen may be changed to display additional applications when an icon is selected using a remote controller.

System and method for using paper as an interface to computer applications

A system and method for using paper to interface with handwritten annotations and/or pre-defined templates with one or more computer applications is disclosed. In one embodiment, the method includes imaging content in the paper including pre-defined handwritten commands, associated syntax, one or more computer application identifiers and pointed data which is already existing on the paper, analyzing the imaged content to identify the pre-defined handwritten commands, the one or more computer applications associated with the one or more computer application identifiers, the associated syntax and the pointed data, extracting the pointed data into a specified format associated with the one or more computer applications, executing the one or more computer applications based on the identified pre-defined handwritten commands, the one or more computer application identifiers and the associated syntax, and importing the extracted pointed data into the one or more executed computer applications.

Image forming device, information processing device, and recording medium storing n-up printing program

An image forming device includes: a storing unit that stores image data of plural pages, an operating unit and a setting unit that sets the number of sheets used for N-up printing of the plural pages. A determining unit determines the number of pages aggregated on a single side of a single sheet when N-up printing is performed using the number of sheets set by the setting unit. An orientation selecting unit selects a paper orientation that lowers a reduction ratio of a page when N-up printing is performed on the number of pages determined by the determining unit. An image forming unit uses the image data stored in the storing unit to form images of the plural pages onto sheets according to the number of sheets set by the setting unit, the number of pages determined by the determining unit, and the selected paper orientation.

Image processing system that causes pc to display preview image, method of controlling the same, and storage medium

An image processing system which makes it possible to confirm a processing result in advance even when an image processing apparatus is not equipped with a display unit that can display a preview image. The image processing system includes a multifunction printer, a server, and a PC, which are interconnected via a network in a manner capable of communicating with each other. The server acquires an image read by the multifunction printer, and generates a preview image which represents an image subjected to image processing. The multifunction printer transmits UI screen information including a link to a URL of the preview image generated by the server to the PC in response to an access from the PC. The PC acquires the preview image stored in the server based on the UI screen information received from the multifunction printer, and displays the preview image.

Print control device, printing apparatus and print control method for printing apparatus

Controllers on the master and slave sides each perform an ink cartridge checking process and transmit a detection result, for example “NG”, obtained though the ink cartridge checking process to the other controller. Furthermore, the same ink cartridge checking process is performed in the other controller and the detection result thereof, for example “OK” is transmitted to the first controller. A mechanical control unit merges (combines) the respective detection results and if at least one of the results is NG, a merged result of NG is obtained. In the case of NG, this fact is transmitted to a host control unit and if YES is selected in a Y/N display, the error is cleared. On the other hand, in the case of a merged result of OK, an ink cartridge OK state notification is issued to a mechanical controller.

Electrical apparatus and power supply control method

An electrical apparatus has a controller for switching between a normal power mode and power saving modes. A receiver receives instructions for a manipulation on the apparatus. A switch controller switches to a first power saving mode when no instruction for manipulation is received within a first standby time in the normal power mode, switches to a second and lower power saving mode when no instruction for manipulation is received and the time reaches a preset second standby time in the first power saving mode, switches to the normal power mode when an instruction for manipulation is received when the apparatus is in the first or second power saving mode, and switches to the second or a third power saving mode for supplying less power than the first power saving mode but more than the second when the time reaches the first standby time if a predetermined condition is satisfied.

Resolution enhancement

A method of enhancing input imaging resolution includes sequentially blocking light from different portions of an object with a series of resolution-enhancing patterns displayed between the object and an image detector. The method further includes detecting light filtered by the series of resolution-enhancing patterns and integrating light detected while different resolution-enhancing patterns of the series of resolution-enhancing patterns are displayed between the object and the detector.

System and method for resizing images prior to upload

A system and method of resizing an image on a mobile communication device prior to transmitting to an online image repository is disclosed. In accordance with one embodiment, the method comprises: determining a size of an original image; determining whether there are any default file sizes to which the original image may be resized; when a default file size does not exist, receiving a custom image size, resizing the original image in accordance with the received custom image size to create a resized image, and transmitting the resized image to the online image repository.

Data relay apparatus, print control method, and computer program product

A data relay apparatus includes a connecting unit that connects an information processing apparatus to an image forming apparatus; a print control unit that receives output data from the information processing apparatus, produces print data based on the output data, and outputs the print data to the image forming apparatus; an information extracting unit that retrieves, from the output data, trigger data instructing execution of processing and extracts information within a preset data range subsequent to the trigger data; a setting unit that sets the data range according to an instruction from outside; a processing unit that executes the processing based on the trigger data and the information within the data range; a log-information generating unit that generates log information about the processing executed by the processing unit; and a log-information output unit that outputs the log information.

Apparatus, method, and program for size detection

An apparatus includes a size detector configured to detect a size of an original on a contact glass when an angle of a pressing plate is within a predetermined range, a storage element configured to store information of the detected size of original, a reader configured to read the original on the contact glass, using the information of the stored size of the original, after a log-on, and a storage updater configured to update the stored size of the original, along with a log-off.

System and method for generating a remote job submission accelerator report in a multi-function device

A system and method for generating a remote job submission accelerator report with respect to a network multi-function device. A multi-function device can be configured to receive a job from a mobile communication device via a submission path. A text representation with respect to the submission path and a spatial representation with respect to the text representation can be automatically generated. An accelerator report can be generated based on the text representation and the spatial representation and the report can be added to a cover page of the job. Such an approach effectively enables client-less job submission with respect to the multi-function device.

Information processing apparatus, image forming apparatus, control methods thereof and storage media

An information processing apparatus that enables generation of an extended setting User Interface (UI) adapted to various classes devices including a device having low display capability and a device having a WEB browser. The information processing apparatus is connected to an image forming apparatus via a network. A function included in the image forming apparatus is discriminated based on processing capability information. Screen information used for setting an extended function is generated depending on the discriminated function. Extended setting information inputted through a screen displayed on the image forming apparatus based on the generated screen information is received. Image processing based on contents of the received extended setting information is applied to print data received from the image forming apparatus. The image processed print data is transmitted to the image forming apparatus.

Information processing apparatus, control method for information processing apparatus, and storage medium

An information processing apparatus configured to display a screen using information acquired from a server apparatus includes a recording unit configured to record acquisition destination information for acquiring the information from the server apparatus, a receiving unit configured to receive, from the sever apparatus, a logoff notification indicating that a user has logged off the server apparatus, and a deletion unit configured to delete the recorded acquisition destination information in response to the receiving unit receiving the logoff notification.

Image forming apparatus and image forming method

Certain embodiments provide an image forming apparatus including a determination part, a display part, an image processing part, an image forming part, an inversion conveyance part, a finishing part and a main control part. The determination part determines whether image data is digital book data. If the image data is the digital book data, the display part displays a digital book print mode. The image processing part arithmetically processes the digital book data. The image forming part forms an image on a sheet. The inversion conveyance part inverts the sheet on one side of which the image is formed and conveys the sheet to the image forming part. The finishing part finishes the sheet to which the image is formed. The main control part automatically controls at least one of the image processing part, the inversion conveyance part and the finishing part specified based on the digital book print mode.

Image forming apparatus and authentication method

An image forming apparatus including applications and system side software for providing system side services to the applications is provided, in which the image forming apparatus includes: an authentication module for displaying an authentication screen on an operation panel of the image forming apparatus, wherein the authentication module allows the image forming apparatus to display a screen for using the image forming apparatus instead of the authentication screen if authentication data input from the authentication screen satisfies an authentication condition, and wherein the authentication module is provided in the image forming apparatus separately from the system side software.

Electronic device, electronic device system, and image processing method

An electronic device includes: a reading unit reading image data; a transmitting unit transmitting the image data to another electronic device via a telecommunications line upon receiving a user operation; a first image processing unit processing the image data; and a control unit (i) causing, in the case where a second image processing unit has a connection to the control unit, the second image processing unit to process the image data, and the transmitting unit to transmit the processed image data, and (ii) causing, in the case where id the second image processing unit does not have a connection to the control unit, the first image processing unit to process the image data, and the transmitting unit to transmit the processed image data, the second image processing unit being included in the movie camera and processing, as well as the image data, image data which is obtained by the movie camera.

Image processing system, processing method therefor and storage medium

An image processing apparatus requests a server apparatus selected from a first server apparatus and a second server apparatus to transmit image data, and after the request for the facsimile transmission, determines whether the requested facsimile transmission is completed. If the image processing apparatus determines that the requested facsimile transmission is not completed, it requests a server apparatus different from the selected server apparatus to execute the facsimile transmission. When the facsimile transmission becomes unavailable after receiving the request for the facsimile transmission, the server apparatus determines whether the requested facsimile transmission is completed by another server apparatus in response to a recovery from the unavailable status. If the server apparatus determines that the requested facsimile transmission is completed by another server apparatus, it cancels the requested facsimile transmission.

Methods and systems for selling digital photography services in combination with a single-use digital camera

The present disclosure comprises a system for offering digital photography services in combination with a single-use digital camera that includes a provider and a distribution system. One or more cameras are offered and provided by the provider in combination with digital processing services for processing digital pictures and/or a product, e.g., a printout of the photographs, a photobook, a recording medium such as DVD, CD with print data of the photographs, etc.

Method and Apparatus for Telephonically Accessing and Navigating the Internet

A method for accessing and browsing the interne through the use of a telephone and the associated DTMF signals is disclosed. The preferred embodiment provides a system that converts the information content of a web page from text to speech (voice signals), signals the hyperlink selections of a web page in an audio manner, and allows selection of the hyperlinks through the use of DTMF signals generated from a telephone keypad. Upon receiving a DTMF signal corresponding to a hyperlink, the corresponding web page is fetched and again delivered to the user via one of the available delivery methods such as voice, fax-on-demand, electronic mail, or regular mail.

Image processing apparatus, image processing method, and image processing system

An image processing apparatus comprises a storage configured to store an original image, a processor configured to change a tone of a reduced image of the original image, a display configured to display a tone-changed reduced image, a connection determination unit configured to determine whether the image processing apparatus is connected to a network, a transmitter configured to transmit the original image to the server via the network together with data indicating a tone when the image processing apparatus is connected to the network, a controller configured to cause the processor to change the tone of the original image when the image processing apparatus is not connected to the network, and a receiver configured to receive the original image whose tone is changed by the server when the image processing apparatus is connected to the network.

Image forming apparatus

An image forming apparatus includes a document reader, a storage for storing image data, a display image generator for generating a display image, a display panel and a control unit-side controller for providing preview display of display images on a display panel, based on the image data input from the document reader. The control unit-side controller includes a document sheaf display controller, a small-sized image preparation controller, a small-sized image display controller, a folder preparation controller, a folder storage controller and a folder display controller.

Approach For Processing Scanned Document Data

An approach for processing scanned document data includes a document processing service processing scanned document data and generating text data that represents text contained in one or more printed documents. The document processing service identifies, in the text data, contact data for a recipient and uses the contact data to automatically transmit the scanned document data and/or the text data to the recipient. The contact information may be included with the text data and a confirmation may also be generated and transmitted. The document processing device may also store the text data and later retrieve and transmit the text data to a specified recipient in response to a request. The document processing service may also transmit the contact data to the scanning device so that the scanning device may make the contact data available to a user for subsequent scan jobs, for example, in an address book or contact list.

Communication device, communication system, and computer readable medium

A communication device includes a request receiving module and a response output module. The request receiving module receives a communication start request which is output from a given communication device and passes through a relay device. The response output module outputs a response to the communication star request to the given communication device through the relay device. The relay device outputs the response to the given communication device in preference to a notification indicating a connection rejection in arbitration processing, executed by the relay device, between information to be output from the relay device in case where the request receiving module receives the communication start request while communicating with a communication device other than the given communication device.

Method of controlling communication

In a communication system including a RFID tag, which has a function to record information and a function to carry out wireless communication with an external device and is capable of transmission with using both FM modulation and AM modulation, and a reader/writer for writing and reading information onto and from the RFID tag via wireless communication, a transmission to transmit information from the RFID tag to the reader/writer is carried out with using one of the FM modulation and the AM modulation at the RFID tag. If the reader/writer fails to decode a signal transmitted with using the one of the FM modulation and the AM modulation, transmission with respect to the information is carried out with using the other of the FM modulation and the AM modulation at the RFID tag. In this manner, reading error of data sent from the RFID tag is prevented.

Photographing device having game function, and method of executing game

A photographing device having a game function which determines win/loss of photographing devices based on information regarding image files, is provided with a first parameter obtaining unit configured to obtain a first parameter regarding a first image file which was generated by the photographing device, a second parameter obtaining unit configured to obtain a second parameter regarding a second image file which is stored in another photographing device, a score calculating unit configured to calculate scores regarding the first image file and the second image file based on the first parameter and the second parameter, respectively, a win/loss determining unit configured to determine win/loss of the photographing device and the other photographing device, and generate win/loss information, a recording unit configured to store the win/loss information, in accumulated manner, as intrinsic information which is intrinsic to the photographing device, and a notifying unit configured to output the accumulated win/loss information.

Hybrid Device, Control Method for a Hybrid Device, and Recording Medium

A hybrid device that can perform plural operations can switch quickly between operating modes. The hybrid device can perform plural processes on a processed medium based on commands sent from a host computer 200 . If a scan command instructing a optical reader 110 , which is another process unit, to scan the processed medium is received while executing a print command for a printing process on the medium, the control unit 70 sets the scan command to a command execution standby state, finishes executing the print command, and after the print command is completed executes the scan command queued in the command execution standby state.

Image processing apparatus and image processing system

An image processing apparatus is connected to other image processing apparatuses and a file server via a network and includes a document obtaining unit configured to obtain document data and attribute information including format information and generator apparatus information of the document data from the file server, a processability determining unit configured to determine whether the obtained document data are processable by the image processing apparatus based on the format information, an apparatus identifying unit configured to identify one of the other image processing apparatuses as a generator apparatus that has generated the document data based on the generator apparatus information if the processability determining unit determines that the obtained document data are not processable by the image processing apparatus, and a function obtaining unit configured to obtain a functional program for processing the document data from the generator apparatus.

Information processing apparatus, screen transmitting method, and non-transitory computer-readable recording medium encoded with screen transmitting program

An information processing apparatus includes a storing portion, an authentication portion to authenticate a user using one of the one or more user apparatuses on the basis of identification information received from the user apparatus; a selecting portion to select, as main data, a piece of data from among one or more pieces of data stored in a presentation area which is a predetermined one of the plurality of storage areas; a screen generating portion to generate an access screen including an image of the selected main data; an access detecting portion to detect an access to the presentation area; and a screen transmitting portion, when the access detecting portion detects an access to the presentation area by the authenticated user, to transmit the generated access screen to the one of the one or more user apparatuses that is used by the authenticated user.

Information input device, control method thereof and image processing apparatus

An information input device includes a display unit that has a display screen and displays an image, and a touch-panel that is arranged on the display screen and specifies a designated position on the display screen. The display unit displays any of first, second and third screen images depending on the state of information input device, and the first and third screen images have a prescribed area on which information including the same character, sign or figure is displayed. If a position in the prescribed area is specified by an input unit while the first screen image is being displayed, the display unit displays the second screen image, and if a position in the prescribed area is specified while the third screen image is being displayed, the display unit maintains the display of the third screen image

Image forming apparatus

An image forming apparatus which forms an image by forming an electrostatic latent image on a photosensitive member with a laser beam, developing the electrostatic latent image with a developer to obtain a developer image, and transferring the developer image to a sheet, the image forming apparatus including: a light source which outputs the laser beam for exposing the photosensitive member; a PLL circuit which generates a multiplied clock that is obtained by multiplying a reference clock; a pulse-width modulating circuit which outputs a pulse-width-modulated signal based on image data and the multiplied clock in order to drive the light source; and a CPU which obtains image data to be input to the pulse-width modulating circuit and, when it is unnecessary to output the pulse-width-modulated signal based on the obtained image data, controls the PLL circuit so as not to generate the multiplied clock.

Location-based av flashlight and method of displaying map related video thereof

An audio and video (AV) flashlight has a head portion, a body portion and a rear portion. Mounted on the head portion is a video camera module incorporating a visible light source and an infrared light source. Mounted on the body portion are a GPS module, an electronic compass module, a display module, a map database module, and a control module to read map information from the map database within a predetermined angle range with reference to an azimuth angle detected through the electronic compass module, display the read information on the display module, and display current location information and current location information of one or more main objects in a forward direction along with linear distance information to the current location. The flashlight enables relative measuring of distance with an eye with respect to a monitoring object based on the linear distance information of the main objects.

Image Forming Apparatus

An image forming apparatus includes a document reader, a storage for storing image data and a control unit. The control unit includes a display image generator, a display panel and a control unit-side controller for giving display guidance on the input status of image data from the document reader, on the display panel. The control unit-side controller has the function that, when image data is input from the document reader, displays display images generated by the display image generator, sequentially in the order of input and displaying the latest display image preferentially in the preview region during input of image data.

Facsimile apparatus

A facsimile apparatus is disclosed that includes a register unit that registers transmission destination information in an internal address book. The register unit receives a number input at least a first time and a second time, and upon determining that a number input the first time and a number input the second time correspond to a same input number, registers the same input number as a valid facsimile number.

Communication device, communication system, and computer-readable medium

A communication device includes a communication start request output unit and a response notification acceptance unit. The communication start request output unit outputs a communication start request to an output destination communication device. The response notification acceptance unit accepts a response notification with respect to the communication start request from the output destination communication device. When the response notification acceptance unit accepts a response notification indicating connection rejection due to a mismatch of a communication standard as the response notification with respect to the output communication start request, the communication start request output unit again outputs the communication start request to the output destination communication device in the communication standard to which the output communication start request conforms.

Paper automatic-feeding apparatus, copying machine and facsimile apparatus

A paper automatic-feeding apparatus includes a first paper feeding path through which a paper medium passes; a second paper feeding path which is arranged separately from the first paper feeding path and through which a paper medium passes; a first fulcrum part to support a first chassis, which forms at least a part of the first paper feeding path, as a bearing so that the first chassis can be opened and closed; a second fulcrum part to support a second chassis, which forms at least a part of the second paper feeding path, as a bearing so that the second chassis can be opened and closed; and a fixation part to fix the first chassis and the second chassis so that the first chassis and the second chassis may be in a closed state through the fixation part being fixed on a predetermined fixed part; wherein the predetermined fixed part and the second fulcrum part are formed as a common part.

Program of mobile device, mobile device, and method for controlling mobile device

A computer-readable recording device may store a computer program including instructions for causing a computer of a mobile device to operate as: (1) an image specifying module that specifies a plurality of partial images corresponding to a plurality of candidate devices within a taken image that is displayed by a display unit provided in the mobile device, and (2) a communication controlling module that controls a communication unit configured to communicate using a wireless network such that the communication unit communicates with a candidate device corresponding to the partial image, in a case where an operation unit configured to receive an operation on the mobile device by a user receives a selection of the partial image.

Management system

Disclose is a management system in which a reason why the user has selected an image forming apparatus that is currently in the power saving mode can be analyzed. The management system includes: plural image forming apparatuses, each of which is provided with a normal consumption mode and a power saving mode; a communication network through which the image forming apparatuses are communicatively coupled to each other; and a storage section that serves as a part of a management server coupled to the communication network or is included in at least one of the image forming apparatuses or another apparatus coupled to the communication network. When one of the image forming apparatuses resumes the normal consumption mode from the power saving mode to implement a job, the storage section acquires information in regard to an operating status of the other image forming apparatus so as to store the information therein.

Mobile device, program of mobile device, and method for controlling mobile device

A computer-readable recording device may store a computer program including instructions for causing a computer of a mobile device to operate as: (1) a first storing controlling module that causes a storing unit to store one or more first information for identifying one or more candidate devices, the one or more first information being received from a wireless network by a communication unit, (2) a sending controlling module that selects one candidate device as a temporarily selected candidate device from among the one or more candidate devices identified by the one or more first information, and controls the communication unit such that the communication unit sends a first instruction to the temporarily selected candidate device, and (3) a communication controlling module that controls the communication unit such that the communication unit communicates with the temporarily selected candidate device in a case where a predetermined condition is satisfied.

Information processing apparatus, image processing apparatus, control method, and storage medium

An information processing apparatus which make it possible to search from an information processing apparatus, for an IPv6-compatible image processing apparatus which has an IPv6 network address designated by the information processing apparatus. A device management application determines search conditions, and specifies information associated with a designated network. Further, the device management application generates a IPv6 multicast address using the thus specified information, transmits a search message designating the IPv6 multicast address, and receives a response transmitted from an image processing apparatus associated with the IPv6 multicast address.

System and method of storing and retrieving associated information with a digital image

A method and apparatus for associating metadata with an image are disclosed. The metadata associated with the image includes communication options for communicating with a party associated with the image. The communication options may include email, Short Message Service (SMS), blog, social media, video conference, Internet chat, etc. The communication options are displayed in response to selection of the image. Communication with the party associated with the image is initiated using at least one of the communication options.

Image-processing system and image-processing method

An image-processing system comprising a peripheral device 10 , a web server 12 associated with the peripheral device 10 an application server 13 and a mobile phone 11 . The web server 12 is configured to send a registration request to register communication parameters of the peripheral device 10 in association with a piece of identification information at the application server 13 . The mobile device 11 is configured to determine the piece of identification information and to send a request to the application server 13 with the determined piece of identification information. The application server 13 is configured to associate the registered details of the peripheral device 10 with the request from the mobile device 11 thereby allowing a connection to be configured between the mobile device 11 and the peripheral device 10.

Image editing apparatus allowing easy edition of preview images

An image editing apparatus allowing easy edition of page arrangement order on the preview display of page images includes a display device having a display screen and a preview display device configured to display image data in a scrollable manner. If any page is selected from the images of preview display, the selected page is displayed as a reduced image at a position different from the preview images. By drag-and-dropping the reduced image to an arrangement of preview images, the selected page moves to the drag-and-dropped position in the image data.

Method and apparatus to upgrade driver of image forming apparatus

A method and apparatus to upgrade a driver of an image forming apparatus. The method includes accessing a website having a website driver program useable by the image forming apparatus, converting a class mode of the image forming apparatus from an original class mode to a predetermined class mode that is different from the original class mode, comparing a driver program stored in the image forming apparatus with the website driver program on the website, and downloading the website driver program from the website and storing the website driver program in the image forming apparatus when the website driver program is a later version than the stored driver program.

Display-color function image conversion

A display system includes a display-color function image generator and a DCF image converter. The DCF image generator generates a DCF image from a source image. In the DCF image, each pixel is associated with a respective DCF configured to convert an input value to a display color value. The DCF image generator inputs values to respective DCFs to convert the DCF image to a displayable image having pixels associated with respective display colors.

Image forming apparatus and scanned data process method

An information processing system including an information processing apparatus that selects between transferring data and obtaining data, and controls transferring data or obtaining data based on the selection. The system also includes a server that stores data transferred from the information processing apparatus, and controls transferring data to the information processing apparatus based on a request for transferring data received from the information processing apparatus.

Image processing apparatus and method

In a method for reading a document set on a document positioning plate to output image data, an edge area of an image of an entire reading area is extracted to form a first rectangle area including the extracted edge area. If a position of an apex of the first rectangle area farthest from a reading reference position and a size of the first rectangle area satisfy predetermined conditions, image data corresponding to a second rectangle area including the first rectangle area and the reading reference position are output.

Live data form viewing and updating system

A live data form system is provided that includes a client that executes a browser that receives one or more user requests to view or update a live data form being stored remotely. The live data form includes a plurality of data blocks having information that defines the live data form. The browser issues a first message with respect to viewing or updating the live data form. A server receives the first message and executes a first routine that analyzes the contents of the first message and formulates one or more query statements associated with a data block to be executed by one or more remote databases. When the one or more remote databases finish performing the one or more query statements, the server issues a second message to the browser that includes the results of the one or more query statements executed by the one or more remote databases via the client to either view or update the live data form.

Image forming apparatus, information processing method, and program

To provide an authentication method of enabling a user to use a multifunction machine in which user information of the user is not registered on an authentication table thereof, without deteriorating a maintenance capability of the authentication table, the method is characterized to include steps of obtaining user information from the user, determining whether or not the obtained user information is included on a user information table, and transmitting, when the obtained user information is not included on the user information table, the user information to an image forming apparatus registered in a redirect destination list. The method is further characterized to cause the transmission-destination image forming apparatus to authenticate the transmitted user information, and permit use of the image forming apparatus by the user according to an authentication result of the transmission-destination image forming apparatus.

Information processing system, information processing method, information processing apparatus and recording medium

When a new application is filed in a workflow system, designation of image data to be attached to data included in the application is accepted. Then, when the image data to be attached to the data is insufficient, a scan ticket to be used when generating the image data to be attached to the data is generated. It is designated in the scan ticket to which data the generated image data is to be attached, and then the generated image data is actually attached to the data by a server apparatus according to such information.

Image forming apparatus

An image forming system includes a first image forming apparatus located upstream and a second image forming apparatus located downstream in a sheet conveying direction to perform a both-side printing operation. The system further includes a control section for judging whether a predetermined processing step serving as a judgment criterion has been completed with respect to an image to be formed on a subsequent sheet in each of the apparatuses, and for performing a control to start image forming operation on the subsequent sheet when judging that the predetermined processing step has been completed, and a processing step serving as the judgment criterion for the image to be formed in the second image forming apparatus is located in a step prior to a processing step serving as the judgment criterion for the image to be formed in the first image forming apparatus.

Image forming apparatus and opening/closing device

An image forming apparatus includes: an image forming apparatus main body; an ejection portion; a structure; a mounting mechanism; and a supporting member. The image forming apparatus main body has a cutout continuous with a space, the cutout being formed in such a manner as to straddle a surface of the image forming apparatus main body on a side thereof on which a recording medium is retrieved from the ejection portion and a surface of the image forming apparatus main body on one side thereof in a direction of a rotary shaft. An end of the supporting member being located at a position more distant than one end from the surface of the image forming apparatus main body on the side thereof on which the recording medium is retrieved from the ejection portion, in a state in which the structure is located in a second position.

Image-Forming Apparatus

An image scanner section is disposed above a printer section. The image scanner section is supported by the printer section in such a manner as to be pivotable about a pivotal axis. The printer section has a lower housing having a substantially rectangular shape as viewed from above. The image scanner section has an upper housing having a substantially rectangular shape as viewed from above. The upper housing and the lower housing are configured such that a second upper corner portion, which is a corner portion of the upper housing, projects beyond a second lower corner portion, which is a corner portion of the lower housing and is located just under the second upper corner portion.

Control device, control method, program, and control system

A control device, a control method, a program, and a control system, whereby more intelligent imaging operation more useful for a user can be realized particularly in event of performing automatic imaging operation using a subject detection result within an imaged image, as an imaging operation. Control relating to imaging operation is performed according to a positional relation between an edge region set as an edge portion region of an image frame, and a subject detected within the image frame. Control relating to automatic imaging operation can be performed based on a determination reference that is a positional relation between the edge region and a detected subject, and more intelligent automatic imaging operation more useful for a user can be realized.

Image formation apparatus and image formation system using the same

An image formation apparatus configured to execute print processing, includes an information storage configured to store print-limit information and notification-destination information set for each user. The print-limit information includes at least one of a print condition and a limit on a printable amount. A user-information acquisition unit is configured to acquire print-instructing-user information, which is information on a print-instructing user instructing a print-executing user to execute printing. An information-acquisition unit is configured to acquire, from the information storage, the print-limit information and the notification-destination information corresponding to the print-instructing-user information acquired by the user-information acquisition unit, and a notification unit is configured to notify the print-instructing user of a result of print control by the print controller, based on the notification-destination information acquired by the information-acquisition unit.

System and Method for Operation of Document Processing Devices Via Portable Data Devices

The subject application is directed to a system and method for operation of document processing devices via portable data devices. A wireless data connection is established between a document processing device including a processor and associated data storage and an associated mobile data device. A remote installation of a software interface for the document processing device is initiated on the mobile data device via the wireless data connection. A multicast probe is received via the wireless data connection from the mobile data device initiated in accordance with operation of the software interface after installation. The mobile data device is registered with the document processing device in accordance with a response to the multicast probe. Control data generated by the software interface operable to commence at least one document processing operation on the document processing device is received from the mobile data device via the wireless data connection.

Information processing apparatus, display method, and storage medium

A peripheral apparatus management unit of an information processing apparatus includes an acquisition function for acquiring version information of an operating system. The unit further includes a selection function for selecting peripheral apparatus management function control information that defines information required to construct a view content of a peripheral apparatus management screen that includes a function related object, based on the version information of the operating system acquired by the acquisition function. The unit further includes an installation function for installing the peripheral apparatus management function control information selected by the selection function on the information processing apparatus. The unit further includes a display function for reading the peripheral apparatus management function control information installed by the installation function, constructing the view content of the peripheral apparatus management screen based on the peripheral apparatus management function control information, and displaying the peripheral apparatus management screen.

Mouse with shooting function and image pickup system

A mouse with a shooting function and an image pickup system are provided. The image pickup system includes a mouse and a computer system. A shooting program is installed in the computer system. The mouse includes an image pickup device and a supporting member. The supporting member is used for fixing a business card. The shooting program is executed to judge whether the business card is separated from the image pickup device by a shooting distance, which is equal to a focal length of the image pickup device. If the business card is separated from the image pickup device by the shooting distance, the image pickup device is enabled by the shooting program to shoot the business card, thereby acquiring a business card image.

Printhead integrated circuit with a solenoid piston

A printhead integrated circuit comprising a wafer substrate defining a nozzle outlet port; an electromagnetic piston mounted to the wafer substrate via torsion springs, said piston operatively forced towards the outlet port when activated; and a solenoid coil positioned on the wafer substrate about the piston to activate the piston when a current is passed through the coil. The piston is magnetised during a final high temperature step in a fabrication process of the nozzle apparatus to ensure that the Curie temperature is not exceeded after magnetisation

Information processing apparatus, information processing apparatus control method, and program

There is provided a technique for enabling, as needed, a Web service for controlling execution of each function of an MFP when executing the function in response to a request from a Web server in an information processing apparatus. An information processing apparatus of the present invention includes a Web browser which transmits input information input through an displayed operation screen based on screen information provided from a Web server. Upon receiving, from the Web server, an execution request of processing corresponding to the input information, the information processing apparatus registers in a Web service server a service (Web service) defined in definition information contained in the execution request when starting execution of the processing according to the execution request. The web service server provides, among a plurality of providable services, the registered service which is used for controlling the execution of the processing.

Image reading apparatus

An image reading apparatus includes an image reading member disposed in one of two regions that face each other with a transport path of a document therebetween, the image reading member being used for reading an image on the document, the image reading member including a light-receiving portion, a light-collecting member that collects reflected light reflected from the document onto the light-receiving portion, and a protruding portion that protrudes toward the transport path; and an opposing member disposed in the other of the two regions, the opposing member having a recess formed therein, the recess allowing the protruding portion of the image reading member to enter thereinto, the opposing member being disposed opposite the image reading member with the transport path therebetween.

Method and apparatus for linking designated portions of a received document image with an electronic address

A method and apparatus for receiving document images including portions linked to one or more electronic addresses. The linked portion of the document is identified using a predetermined visual attribute, such as bold-face text, or delimiters to mark the portion. The document image is then transmitted using, e.g., existing apparatus for transmitting images, such as a facsimile machine. An electronic address associated with the identified portion of the document is also transmitted using existing techniques, such as by touch-tone telephone. The address may be a voice telephone number, facsimile telephone number, World Wide Web address, or any other address with which communication can be established. At the receiving end, both the document image and electronic address are received. Pattern matching is performed on the document image to identify the portion with the predetermined attribute as a linked portion. The received electronic address is then correlated with the linked portion. When the document image is displayed on, e.g., a computer screen, the linked portion is visually identified so that the recipient can access the electronic address by, e.g., clicking on the portion using a mouse. Communication may then be initiated by the recipient with the entity associated with the electronic address.

Scanning-printing integrated apparatus

A scanning-printing integrated apparatus is disclosed. The scanning-printing integrated apparatus comprises a first channel. The first channel comprises a scanning channel ( 11 ) which is provided with a scanning device ( 3 ) and a printing channel ( 12 ) which is provided with a first printing device ( 41 ). A paper input end of the scanning channel is communicated with a paper inlet ( 6 ) of the scanning-printing integrated apparatus, and a paper output end of the scanning channel is communicated with a paper input end of the printing channel. A paper output end of the printing channel is communicated with a first paper outlet ( 7 ) of the scanning-printing integrated apparatus. The scanning-printing integrated apparatus further comprises a paper accommodating device ( 5 ) and a second channel ( 21, 22 ) which is provided with a second printing device ( 4′1 ). A paper input end of the second channel is communicated with the paper accommodating device, and a paper output end of the second channel is communicated with a second paper outlet ( 7′ ) of the scanning-printing integrated apparatus. The scanning-printing integrated apparatus has a function of scanning mark, a function of printing a mark on a scanned medium, a function of printing and a function of copying, so that it is convenient to be used, and the use cost is comparatively reduced.

Displaying uncompleted jobs in response to print request

This invention allows a user to immediately grasp the print status of a job only by inputting a print instruction of a job stored and held in an image forming apparatus. This invention also provides a user-friendly apparatus that notifies the user of a predicted time until completion of printing. For this purpose, the image forming apparatus of this invention has a touch panel formed on the display screen of the operation unit. A list of jobs registered in a Hold job list is displayed on the display screen. When the user selects at least one job and touches a “Test print” or “Print” button, the print job is registered in the print execution queue. Simultaneously, a list of unprinted print jobs registered in the print execution queue is automatically displayed.

Image processing apparatus, image processing system, and computer readable medium

An image processing apparatus includes a receiving unit and a first difference extracting unit. The receiving unit receives images of a document. The first difference extracting unit performs difference extracting processing for extracting a difference between images of a document having 2n (n=2, 3, . . . ) pages received by the receiving unit by comparing the image of the first page and the image of the (n+1)-th page, the image of the second page and the image of the (n+2)-th page, the image of the third page and the image of the (n+3)-th page, . . . , and the image of the n-th page and the image of the 2n-th page.

Information processing device, method for controlling screen display and storage medium

A web application makes a registration request of a web top button to a web browser. The web application designates the title to be displayed on the button, the access URL to the web application, and the position of the icon which the web application has. The web browser makes the button registration request to a window manager in response to the button registration request. The title to be displayed on the button and the position of the icon which the web application has are designated. The window manager registers the button in response to the request and displays the button together with the icon.

Interface circuit for utilizing a facsimile machine coupled to a PC as a scanner or printer

Printing and scanning methods using a facsimile machine communicating with a computer over a bi-directional direct passive link connected between digital communication ports of the computer and facsimile machine Upon receipt of an instruction at the facsimile machine, the printing method includes receiving digital image data from the computer via the bi-directional direct passive link. The digital image data is processed substantially as it is received at the facsimile machine and printed onto media. Upon receipt of an instruction at the facsimile machine, the scanning method includes scanning content from media provided within the facsimile machine to create digital image data digital image data representative of the content, and providing the digital image data substantially as it is created to the computer via the bi-directional direct passive link. The instructions and digital image data are transmitted in a standard facsimile machine format using standard facsimile machine protocols.

Activation Code Provided with Discrete Increment of Paper Substrate for Activating Remotely Accessible Printer Controller Software

A system which has an electronic database for entry of an activation code provided with a discrete increment of a printable paper substrate and printer controller software for use with the printable paper substrate which is remotely accessible and which is activated after entry by a user of the activation code into the electronic database. Also, a method for providing the discrete increment of the printable paper substrate to the user, wherein the discrete increment is provided with the activation code which the user enters into the electronic database to activate code to activate the remotely accessible printer controller software for use with the printable paper substrate, as well as a product including the discrete increment of the printable paper substrate along with the activation code to permit the user to activate the remotely accessible printer controller software.

Operation panel and image forming apparatus

Provided is an operation panel using a touch panel method disposed on an image forming apparatus, wherein a CPU judges whether the same coordinate of an input section is in a pressurization when the operation panel is turned on and whether the first time period has elapsed while the above pressurization continues at the same coordinate, makes a display section to display a massage that the input section is unusable and a message to prompt a user to switch the input section to a substitution device, judges whether the pressurization continues after the second time period and the first time period have elapsed and makes the display section to display a warning to indicate that a malfunction occurs at the input section of the operation panel in case the input section is judged to be in the pressurization after the second time period elapsed.

Image reading apparatus, control apparatus and method, and computer readable medium storing program

An image reading apparatus used for an image forming apparatus that is coupled therewith and that has a main controller which performs control of the image forming apparatus includes an image reading unit, a detector, and a communication controller. The image reading unit reads an image formed on a document. The detector detects a state of the image reading unit. The communication controller connects to the main controller, the detector, and a communication line. Power is supplied to the detector and the communication controller in both a first operating state, in which supply of power to the main controller is stopped, and a second operating state, in which power is supplied to the main controller. The detector transmits a detection signal to the communication controller in the first operating state, and transmits the detection signal to the main controller in the second operating state.

Method for switching service process and media server

The present invention discloses a method for switching service process and a media server, wherein the method for switching the service process comprises: after a first service process performed together with a facsimile terminal is completed, and when a message, which is sent by an application server and which indicates to carry out a second service process, is received by a media server, the media server switching from the first service process to the second service process; and the facsimile terminal switching from the first service process to the second service process. Therefore, the switching of the facsimile is not limited by the switching control requirements of the media gateway, which is favorable for flexible expansion and interconnection of the facsimile services.

Image processing apparatus, control method thereof and storage medium

When an MFP receives an operation screen from an external apparatus, it also receives information about specific hardware resource of the MFP to be used for the image processing based on the operation screen. When the image processing cannot be executed using the specific hardware resource of the MFP due to the error that has occurred in the MFP, the error screen is controlled not to be displayed.

Image processing apparatus, uploading method, and non-transitory computer-readable recording medium encoded with uploading program

An image processing apparatus capable of performing at least one of scanning, printing, copying, and facsimile transmission/reception includes a communication portion, a job execution portion, a browsing portion, a monitoring portion, a data acquiring portion, an image transmitting portion, and a dummy signal output portion.

Document scanning apparatus and image forming apparatus having the same

A document scanning apparatus for scanning a document is provided. The document scanning apparatus includes an image sensor unit which irradiates an incident light towards the document and generates image data by sensing a reflected light reflected from the document, a supporting unit which supports the image sensor unit, a movement unit which moves the image sensor unit between a scanning position and a calibration position, a housing which houses the image sensor unit, the supporting unit, and the movement unit, a transparent plate which transmits the incident light and the reflected light, a calibration sheet which is attached to a surface of the transparent plate, which is exposed to outside and is positioned in an area including the calibration position, and a housing cover which is coupled to the housing and seals inside of the housing.

System for real-time photograph printing service and method for the same

A system for real-time photograph printing service includes a personal terminal, a telecom terminal, and a printing service terminal. The personal terminal is triggered to transmit a digital photograph file and a phone number according to the personal terminal. The telecom terminal fetches a communication address of a user of the personal terminal according to the received telephone number, and the printing service terminal receives the digital photograph file to print out a physical photograph. Finally, the printed photograph is send to the communication address for user by post.

Portable communicator

A portable wireless telephone which comprises a housing that includes a microphone and a speaker, a wireless communication device capable of wirelessly connecting to a communication channel and capable of conducting transmission or reception through the communication channel; an input pen detachably connected to the housing; and a pen input controller for detecting the movement of the input pen across an input frame and the movement detected is user data; a display, disposed on the housing having first and second portions, and the first portion includes an input frame and the user data is capable of being entered into the input frame using the input pen and the user data is able to be transmitted using the wireless communication device; a control device capable of executing a display process of displaying an image via the second portion of the display.

Image forming apparatus, information processing apparatus, printing system, image forming method, image forming program, and storage medium

An image forming apparatus capable of performing excellent image formation with a reduced amount of data transfer. The image forming apparatus has a plurality of image processing functions. The image forming apparatus is connectable to an external apparatus having a plurality of image processing functions. The image forming apparatus transmits information indicative of selected at least one image processing function thereof and selected at least one image processing function of the information processing apparatus, to the information processing apparatus. When information indicative of an image processing function to be provided by the information processing apparatus on behalf of the image processing apparatus is received as a result of determination performed by the information processing apparatus based on the transmitted information and predetermined conditions, the image forming apparatus is controlled not to use the image processing function.

Scanning apparatus, mobile apparatus, and scan job performing method thereof

Disclosed are a scanning apparatus, a mobile apparatus, and a scan job performing method thereof. The scan job performing method includes discovering at least one mobile apparatus supporting the scan-to-mobile function by using multicasting by the scanning apparatus, receiving information on at least one discovered mobile apparatus, setting a connection between the scanning apparatus and the mobile apparatus by using the received information of the mobile apparatus, and transmitting a scan image generated by the scanning apparatus to the mobile apparatus. With this configuration, authentication and connection between the scanning apparatus and the mobile apparatus are set by multicasting to thereby improve user's convenience.

In Line Color Monitoring System

A device and method for use with an image recording device. The device having a background target and a first surface including the background target recessed therein. The device further including a substrate stabilizer configured to move a substrate having an image printed therein in closer proximity to the background target and below the first surface when activated.

Information processing system

An information processing system including a Web server and an information processing apparatus with a Web browser stores information indicative of a power consumed in execution of a function with respect to each of functions, wherein the information processing apparatus sets an upper limit of a power consumed by executing at least any one of the functions, determines whether or not the power consumed by the execution of the function exceeds the power set by a setting unit with respect to each of functions, and performs control such that a function determined as consuming the power beyond the set power is not executed.

Image forming apparatus, customization control method and recording medium

An image forming apparatus including: a unit configured to manage screen type information including a type that indicates a dependence relationship between UI screens; a unit configured to manage placement item type information including a type that indicates whether to reflect customization of a first UI screen into a placement item to be placed on a second UI screen depending on the first UI screen; a unit configured to perform management and display control for configurations of plural UI screens; and a unit configured to, in a case where a placement item of a predetermined UI screen that is display-controlled is customized, determine whether to reflect customization of the predetermined UI screen into a UI screen that depends on the predetermined UI screen based on the screen type information of the predetermined UI screen and the placement item type information of the placement item of the customization target.

Apparatus and method for restricting file operations

An information processing apparatus determines whether a particular operation on a first file, for example, is restricted or not. The information processing apparatus also restricts the particular operation on a second file related to the first file if the particular operation on the first file is restricted.

Image forming system, image forming apparatus, terminal device, gradation characteristic measuring method, computer readable medium storing program and gradation characteristic measurement sheet

A terminal device includes: a colorimetry unit that performs colorimetry on color values of respective measurement regions on a gradation characteristic measurement sheet where the plural measurement regions are formed in different densities; and a determination unit that determines identification information to identify the gradation characteristic measurement sheet based on a result of colorimetry of identification information measurement regions arranged to identify the gradation characteristic measurement sheet in a result of colorimetry by the colorimetry unit.

Providing information through interaction with a printed page

A method for providing information is disclosed. Page descriptors are stored in a server. A printed page is printed by a printer with visible and invisible data. The invisible data is indicative of one or more of the page descriptors. A sensing device senses the invisible data when placed in an operative position relative to the printed page, and transmits information extracted from sensed invisible data to the server. The page descriptor of the printed page is identified by the server, and information associated with the page descriptor and positioning of the sensing device relative to the printed page is provided by the server.

Duplex scanning apparatus with elastic pressing member disposed between two scan positions

A duplex scanning apparatus includes a passageway, a first optical module, a second optical module, a transporting mechanism and an elastic pressing member. The first optical module is disposed on one side of the passageway. The second optical module is disposed on the other side of the passageway. The transporting mechanism transports an original sheet through the passageway and past a first scan position of the first optical module and a second scan position of the second optical module, and images of front and reverse sides of the original sheet are obtained, respectively. The elastic pressing member, disposed between the first scan position and the second scan position, pushes the original sheet towards an original supporting plane.

Image forming apparatus configured to perform a calibration operation

An image forming apparatus includes an image forming unit, a calibration unit, a determination unit, and a control unit. The calibration unit is configured to perform a calibration operation including forming a measurement image by the image forming unit to adjust an image forming condition. The determination unit is configured to determine available electric energy allowed to be used by the image forming apparatus. The control unit is configured to determine an interval at which to perform the calibration operation based on the available electric energy determined by the determination unit and control the calibration unit to perform the calibration operation each time the determined interval is reached.

Image processing apparatus, method, and program

An image processing apparatus comprises: a conversion unit that converts an original into image data by scanning the original; a detection unit that detects a blank page in the image data converted by the conversion unit; a separation unit that deletes image data of the blank page detected by the separation unit from the converted image data; and a transmission unit that transmits to an external apparatus (a) the converted image data from which the image data of the blank page is separated by the separation unit, (b) the separated image data of the blank page, and (c) notification information formed based on a separation result by the separation unit.

Image processing apparatus, server apparatus, control method thereof, and storage medium therefor

In an image processing apparatus, preparation processing instruction information is received from an external apparatus before a processing unit executes an image processing function so that preparation processing is performed on the processing unit based on the preparation processing instruction information.

Image processing apparatus, system including image processing apparatus and external apparatus

An image processing apparatus includes an execution unit configured to execute a plurality of jobs based on a processing command included in a received communication response and a determination unit configured to determine whether to transmit an execution result of an execution unit in a synchronous manner or an asynchronous manner.