Image analysis – Image sensing
Reexamination Certificate
2011-03-15
2011-03-15
Patel, Kanji (Department: 2624)
Image analysis
Image sensing
C345S660000, C358S452000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07907797
ABSTRACT:
This invention provides an efficient image processing apparatus having merits as the handiness and visibility of paper and the multi-functionality of a computer, enabling trial and error with paper media without capturing all images previously. The apparatus comprises an image capturing unit for electronically capturing paper images by a photo-sensor; an image editing unit for editing such as clipping of partial image or scaling; a user interface unit for receiving user's commands regarding the image editing; an image memory unit for storing; and an image display unit for displaying the images in the image memory unit. An image displaying function is provided on a transparent plane. Photo-sensors are on the plane, and image capturing unit and image display unit are integrated to form an image capturing and display unit. A user gains an operability compatible with human instinct, ignoring a difference between paper and electronic medium.
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Furukawa Naohiro
Ikeda Hisashi
Shiba Takeo
Takeuchi Yo
Toyota Yoshiaki
A. Marquez, Esq. Juan Carlos
Hitachi , Ltd.
Patel Kanji
Stites & Harbison PLLC
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