EP0205083A2
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Image forming method and transfer recording medium therefor
Assignee: Canon Inc
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Filing: 1986-06-03
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Granted: —
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Expires: 2006-06-03
Abstract
Abstract A transfer recording medium comprising a transfer ce- cording layer is provided. The transfef recording layer causes an irreversible Cchange in transfer characteristic when provided with plural kinds of energies such as heat, light and pressure energies. Such plural energies are applied to the transfer recording layer with at least one energy applied imagewise to provided a transferable portion or latent Image portion in the transfer recording layer. The transferable portin is then transferred to a medium such as plain paper, The provision of plural kinds of energies aids in realization of high quality multi-color transfer image in a compact apparatus through functional separation of image formation and transfer operations. Further, even a multi-color image can be obtained through a single transfer step,
Inventors
- 👤 Yasuyuki Tamura
- 👤 Shuzo Kaneko
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
EP
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 01:40
CPC Classifications
B; B41; B41M; B41M5/00; B41M5/26; B41M5/382; B41M5/38242; B41J; B41J2/00; B41J2/315; B41J2/32; B41J2/325; B41M5/10; B41M5/124; G; G03; G03C; G03C5/00; G03C5/04; G03F; G03F7/00; G03F7/002
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 106
Claim 1
Independent Claim
108 words
An image forming method, comprising: providing a transfer recording medium comprising a transfer recording layer , said transfer recording layer being capable of causing an irreversible change in transfer characteristic thereof when provided with plural kinds of energies; imparting the plural kinds of energies to the transfer recording layer under such a condition that at least one of the plural kinds of energies corresponds to a recording information signal, thereby to form a transferable portion in the transfer recording layer; and transferring the transferable portion of the transfer recording layer to a transfer-receiving medium, thereby to leave an image corresponding to the transferable portion on the transfer-receiving medium.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
108 words
An image forming method, comprising: providing a transfer recording medium comprising a transfer recording layer , said transfer recording layer being capable of causing an irreversible change in transfer characteristic thereof when provided with plural kinds of energies; imparting the plural kinds of energies to the transfer recording layer under such a condition that at least one of the plural kinds of energies corresponds to a recording information signal, thereby to form a transferable portion in the transfer recording layer; and transferring the transferable portion of the transfer recording layer to a transfer-receiving medium, thereby to leave an image corresponding to the transferable portion on the transfer-receiving medium.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
18 words
A method according to Claim 1, wherein said plural kinds of energies are heat energy and light energy.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
18 words
A method according to Claim 1, wherein said plural kinds of energies are pressure energy and heat energy.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
18 words
A method according to Claim 1, wherein said plural kinds of energies are pressure energy and light energy.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
22 words
A method according to Claim 1, wherein said transfer recording layer contains a color precursor, and said trnsfer-receiving medium contains a developer.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
27 words
A method according to Claim 1, wherein said irreversible change in transfer characteristic is represented by a change in transfer initiation temperature of the transfer recording layer.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
27 words
A method according to Claim 6, wherein said irreversible change in transfer characteristic is represented by an increase in transfer initiation temperature of the transfer recording layer.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
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A method according to Claim 6, wherein said irreversible change in transfer characteristic is represented by decrease in transfer initiation temperature of the transfer recording layer.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
26 words
A method according to Claim 1, wherein said irreversible change in transfer characteristic is represented by a change in softening temperature of the transfer recording layer.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
26 words
A method according to Claim 9, wherein said irreversible change in transfer characteristic is represented by an increase in softening temperature of the transfer recording layer.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
26 words
A method according to Claim 9, wherein said irreversible change in transfer characteristic is represented by a decrease in softening temperature of the transfer recording layer.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
143 words
An image forming method, comprising: providing a transfer recording medium comprising a transfer recording layer , said transfer recording layer being capable of causing an irreversible change in transfer characteristic thereof when provided with plural kinds of energies, said transfer recording layer comprising a distributed layer of minute image forming methods each comprising a colorant and a functional component responsible for the irreversible change in transfer characteristic of the transfer recording layer, imparting the plural kinds of energies to the transfer recording layer under such a condition that at least one of the plural kinds of energies corresponds to a recording information signal, thereby to form a transferable portion in the transfer recording layer; and transferring the transferable portion of the transfer recording layer to a transfer-receiving medium printed, thereby to leave an image corresponding to the transferable portion on the transfer-receiving medium.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
143 words
An image forming method, comprising: providing a transfer recording medium comprising a transfer recording layer , said transfer recording layer being capable of causing an irreversible change in transfer characteristic thereof when provided with plural kinds of energies, said transfer recording layer comprising a distributed layer of minute image forming methods each comprising a colorant and a functional component responsible for the irreversible change in transfer characteristic of the transfer recording layer, imparting the plural kinds of energies to the transfer recording layer under such a condition that at least one of the plural kinds of energies corresponds to a recording information signal, thereby to form a transferable portion in the transfer recording layer; and transferring the transferable portion of the transfer recording layer to a transfer-receiving medium printed, thereby to leave an image corresponding to the transferable portion on the transfer-receiving medium.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
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A method according to Claim 12, wherein said plural kinds of energies are heat energy and light energy.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
18 words
A method according to Claim 12, wherein said plural kinds of energies are pressure energy and heat energy.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
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A method according to Claim 12, wherein said plural kinds of energies are pressure energy and light energy.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
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A method according to Claim 12, wherein said transfer recording layer contains a color precursor, and said trnsfer-receiving medium contains a developer.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
27 words
A method according to Claim 12, wherein said irreversible change in transfer characteristic is represented by a change in transfer initiation temperature of the transfer recording layer.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
27 words
A method according to Claim 17, wherein said irreversible change in transfer characteristic is represented by a change in transfer initiation temperature of the transfer recording layer.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
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A method according to Claim 17, wherein said irreversible change in transfer characteristic is represented by a decrease in transfer initiation temperature of the transfer recording layer.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
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A method according to Claim 12, wherein said irreversible change in transfer characteristic is represented by a change in softening temperature of the transfer recording layer.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
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A method according to Claim 20, wherein said irreversible change in transfer characteristic is represented by an increase in softening temperature of the transfer recording layer.
Claim 24
Dependent Claim
26 words
A method according to Claim 20, wherein said irreversible change in transfer characteristic is represented by a decrease in softening temperature of the transfer recording layer.
Claim 25
Dependent Claim
157 words
An image forming method, comprising: providing a transfer recording medium comprising a transfer recording layer , said transfer recording layer being capable of causing an irreversible change in transfer characteristic thereof when provided with light energy and heat energy, said transfer recording layer comprising a distributed layer of minute image forming elements of a plurality of colors, each color of image forming elements having a sensitivity to a particular energy condition responsible for the irreversible change in transfer characteristic; imparting the light and heat energies to the transfer recording layer under respective energy conditions to which the image forming elements in respective colors constituting the transfer recording layer have sensitivities and corresponding to a recording information signal, thereby to form a latent image portion in the transfer recording layer; and transferring the transferable portion of the transfer recording layer to a transfer-receiving medium, thereby to leave an image corresponding to the transferable portion on the transfer-receiving medium.
Claim 26
Dependent Claim
157 words
An image forming method, comprising: providing a transfer recording medium comprising a transfer recording layer , said transfer recording layer being capable of causing an irreversible change in transfer characteristic thereof when provided with light energy and heat energy, said transfer recording layer comprising a distributed layer of minute image forming elements of a plurality of colors, each color of image forming elements having a sensitivity to a particular energy condition responsible for the irreversible change in transfer characteristic; imparting the light and heat energies to the transfer recording layer under respective energy conditions to which the image forming elements in respective colors constituting the transfer recording layer have sensitivities and corresponding to a recording information signal, thereby to form a latent image portion in the transfer recording layer; and transferring the transferable portion of the transfer recording layer to a transfer-receiving medium, thereby to leave an image corresponding to the transferable portion on the transfer-receiving medium.
Claim 27
Dependent Claim
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A method according to Claim 23, wherein said light energy includes a plurality of wavelength regions to each of which the image forming elements of one color have a sensitivity, and said heat energy is modulated based on said recording information.
Claim 28
Dependent Claim
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A method according to Claim 23, wherein said heat energy includes a plurality of heat fluxes to each of which the image forming elements of one color have a sensitivity, and said light energy is modulated based on said recording information.
Claim 29
Dependent Claim
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A method according to Claim 23, wherein said light energy includes a plurality of wavelength regions to each of which image forming elements of one color have a sensitivity and is modulated based on the recording information, while said heat energy is uniformly imparted.
Claim 30
Dependent Claim
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A method according to Claim 23, wherein said light energy includes a plurality of wavelength regions to each of which image forming elements of one color have a sensitivity and is modulated based on the recording information, while said heat energy is modulated based on the recording information.
Claim 31
Dependent Claim
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A method according to Claim 23, wherein said heat energy includes a heat fluxes to each of which the image forming elements of one color have a sensitivity and is modulated based on the recording information, while light energy is uniformly imparted.
Claim 32
Dependent Claim
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A method according to Claim 23, wherein said heat energy includes a plurality of heat fluxes to each of which the image forming elements of one color have a sensitivity and is modulated based on the recording information, while light energy is modulated based on the recording information.
Claim 33
Dependent Claim
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A method according to Claim 6, wherein said irreversible change in transfer characteristic is represented by a change in transfer initiation temperature of the transfer recording layer.
Claim 34
Dependent Claim
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A method according to Claim 30, wherein said irreversible change in transfer characteristic is represented by an increase in transfer initiation temperature of the transfer recording layer.
Claim 35
Dependent Claim
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A method according to Claim 30, wherein said irreversible change in transfer characteristic is represented by a decrease in transfer initiation temperature of the transfer recording layer.
Claim 36
Dependent Claim
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A method according to Claim 23, wherein said irreversible change in transfer characteristic is represented by a change in softening temperature of the transfer recording layer.
Claim 37
Dependent Claim
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A method according to Claim 33, wherein said irreversible change in transfer characteristic is represented by an increase in softening temperature of the transfer recording layer.
Claim 38
Dependent Claim
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A method according to Claim 33, wherein said irreversible change in transfer characteristic is represented by a decrease in softening temperature of the transfer recording layer.
Claim 39
Dependent Claim
169 words
An image forming method, comprising: providing a transfer recording medium comprising a transfer recording layer formed thereon, said transfer recording layer being capable of causing an irreversible change in transfer characteristic thereof when provided with plural kinds of energies, said transfer recording layer comprising a distributed layer of minute image forming elements each in the form of a capsule comprising a core material and a wall material encapsulating the core material, said core material comprising a colorant and a functional component responsible for the irreversible change in transfer characteristic of the transfer recording layer, imparting the plural kinds of energies to the transfer recording layer under such a condition that at least one of the plural kinds of energies corresponds to a recording information signal, thereby to form a transferable portion in the transfer recording layer; and transferring the transferable portion of the transfer recording layer to a medium to be transfer-printed under contact therebetween, thereby to leave an image corresponding to the transferable portion on the transfer-receiving medium.
Claim 40
Dependent Claim
169 words
An image forming method, comprising: providing a transfer recording medium comprising a transfer recording layer formed thereon, said transfer recording layer being capable of causing an irreversible change in transfer characteristic thereof when provided with plural kinds of energies, said transfer recording layer comprising a distributed layer of minute image forming elements each in the form of a capsule comprising a core material and a wall material encapsulating the core material, said core material comprising a colorant and a functional component responsible for the irreversible change in transfer characteristic of the transfer recording layer, imparting the plural kinds of energies to the transfer recording layer under such a condition that at least one of the plural kinds of energies corresponds to a recording information signal, thereby to form a transferable portion in the transfer recording layer; and transferring the transferable portion of the transfer recording layer to a medium to be transfer-printed under contact therebetween, thereby to leave an image corresponding to the transferable portion on the transfer-receiving medium.
Claim 41
Dependent Claim
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A method according to Claim 36, wherein said image forming elements are colored in a plurality of colors because of different colorants contained therein.
Claim 42
Dependent Claim
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A method according to Claim 37, wherein said plural kinds of energies are heat energy and light energy.
Claim 43
Dependent Claim
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A method according to Claim 38, wherein said light energy includes a plurality of wavelength regions to each of which the image forming elements of one color have a sensitivity, and said heat energy is modulated based on said recording information.
Claim 44
Dependent Claim
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A method according to Claim 38, wherein said heat energy includes a plurality of heat fluxes to each of which the image forming elements of one color have a sensitivity, and said light energy is modulated based on said recording information.
Claim 45
Dependent Claim
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A method according to Claim 38, wherein said light energy includes a plurality of wavelength regions to each of which image forming elements of one color have a sensitivity and is modulated based on the recording information, while said heat energy is uniformly imparted.
Claim 46
Dependent Claim
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A method according to Claim 38, wherein said light energy includes a plurality of wavelength regions to each of which image forming elements of one color have a sensitivity and is modulated based on the recording information, while said heat energy is modulated based on the recording information.
Claim 47
Dependent Claim
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A method according to Claim 38, wherein said heat energy includes a plurality of heat fluxes to each of which the image forming elements of one color have a sensitivity and is modulated based on the recording information, while light energy is uniformly imparted.
Claim 48
Dependent Claim
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A method according to Claim 38, wherein said heat energy includes a plurality of heat fluxes to each of which the image forming elements of one color have a sensitivity and is modulated based on the recording information, while light energy is modulated based on the recording information.
Claim 49
Dependent Claim
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A method according to Claim 36, wherein said irreversible change in transfer characteristic is represented by a change in transfer initiation temperature of the transfer recording layer.
Claim 50
Dependent Claim
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A method according to Claim 30, wherein said irreversible change in transfer characteristic is represented by an increase in transfer initiation temperature of the transfer recording layer.
Claim 51
Dependent Claim
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A method according to Claim 45, wherein said irreversible change in transfer characteristic is represented by a decrease in transfer initiation temperature of the transfer recording layer.
Claim 52
Dependent Claim
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A method according to Claim 36, wherein said irreversible change in transfer characteristic is represented by a change in softening temperature of the transfer recording layer.
Claim 53
Dependent Claim
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A method according to Claim 38, wherein said irreversible change in transfer characteristic is represented by an increase in softening temperature of the transfer recording layer.
Claim 54
Dependent Claim
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A method according to Claim 48, wherein said irreversible change in transfer characteristic is represented by a decrease in softening temperature of the transfer recording layer.
Claim 55
Dependent Claim
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A transfer recording medium comprising a transfer recording layer, said transfer recording layer being capable of causing an irreversible change in transfer characteristic thereof when provided with plural kinds of energies.
Claim 56
Dependent Claim
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A transfer recording medium comprising a transfer recording layer, said transfer recording layer being capable of causing an irreversible change in transfer characteristic thereof when provided with plural kinds of energies.
Claim 57
Dependent Claim
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A medium according to Claim 51, wherein said plural kinds of energies are heat energy and light energy.
Claim 58
Dependent Claim
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A medium according to Claim 51, wherein said plural kinds of energies are pressure energy and heat energy.
Claim 59
Dependent Claim
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A medium according to Claim 51, wherein said plural kinds of energies are pressure energy and light energy.
Claim 60
Dependent Claim
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A medium according to Claim 51, wherein said transfer recording layer contains a color precursor, and said trnsfer-receiving medium contains a developer.
Claim 61
Dependent Claim
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A medium according to Claim 51, wherein said irreversible change in transfer characteristic is represented by a change in transfer initiation temperature of the transfer recording layer.
Claim 62
Dependent Claim
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A medium according to Claim 56, wherein said irreversible change in transfer characteristic is represented by an increase in transfer initiation temperature of the transfer recording layer.
Claim 63
Dependent Claim
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A medium according to Claim 57, wherein said transfer recording layer contains a polymerizing component, and said increase in transfer initiation temperature is caused by the polymerizing component.
Claim 64
Dependent Claim
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A medium according to Claim 56, wherein said irreversible change in transfer characteristic is represented by a decrease in transfer initiation temperature of the transfer recording layer.
Claim 65
Dependent Claim
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A medium according to Claim 59, wherein said transfer recording layer contains a depolymerizing component, and said decrease in transfer initiation temperature is caused by the depolymerizing component.
Claim 66
Dependent Claim
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A medium according to Claim 51, wherein said irreversible change in transfer characteristic is represented by a change in softening temperature of the transfer recording layer.
Claim 67
Dependent Claim
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A medium according to Claim 61, wherein said irreversible change in transfer characteristic is represented by an increase in softening temperature of the transfer recording layer.
Claim 68
Dependent Claim
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A medium according to Claim 62, wherein said transfer recording layer contains a polymerizing component, and said increase in softening temperature is caused by the polymerizing component.
Claim 69
Dependent Claim
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A medium according to Claim 61, wherein said irreversible change in transfer characteristic is represented by a decrease in softening temperature of the transfer recording layer.
Claim 70
Dependent Claim
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A medium according to Claim 64, wherein said irreversible change in transfer characteristic is represented by a decrease in softening temperature of the transfer recording layer.
Claim 71
Dependent Claim
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A medium according to Claim 51, wherein said transfer recording layer comprises a distributed layer of minute image forming elements each comprising a colorant and a functional component resposible for the irreversible change in transfer characteristic of the transfer recording layer.
Claim 72
Dependent Claim
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A medium according to Claim 66, wherein said functional component is a polymerizing component.
Claim 73
Dependent Claim
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A medium according to Claim 66, wherein said functional component is a depolymerizing component.
Claim 74
Dependent Claim
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A transfer recording medium comprising a transfer recording layer formed thereon, said transfer recording layer being capable of causing an irreversible change in transfer characteristic thereof when provided with light energy and heat energy, said transfer recording layer comprising a distributed layer of minute image forming elements of a plurality of colors, each color of image forming elements having a sensitivity to a particular energy condition responsible for the irreversible change in transfer characteristic.
Claim 75
Dependent Claim
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A transfer recording medium comprising a transfer recording layer formed thereon, said transfer recording layer being capable of causing an irreversible change in transfer characteristic thereof when provided with light energy and heat energy, said transfer recording layer comprising a distributed layer of minute image forming elements of a plurality of colors, each color of image forming elements having a sensitivity to a particular energy condition responsible for the irreversible change in transfer characteristic.
Claim 76
Dependent Claim
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A medium according to Claim 69, wherein said irreversible change in transfer characteristic is represented by a change in transfer initiation temperature of the transfer recording layer.
Claim 77
Dependent Claim
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A medium according to Claim 70, wherein said irreversible change in transfer characteristic is represented by an increase in transfer initiation temperature of the transfer recording layer.
Claim 78
Dependent Claim
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A medium according to Claim 71, wherein said transfer recording layer contains a polymerizing component, and said increase in transfer initiation temperature is caused by the polymerizing component.
Claim 79
Dependent Claim
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A medium according to Claim 70, wherein said irreversible change in transfer characteristic is represented by a decrease in transfer initiation temperature of the transfer recording layer.
Claim 80
Dependent Claim
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74 A medium according to Claim 73, wherein said transfer recording layer contains a depolymerizing component, and said decrease in transfer initiation temperature is caused by the depolymerizing component.
Claim 81
Dependent Claim
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A medium according to Claim 69, wherein said irreversible change in transfer characteristic is represented by a change in softening temperature of the transfer recording layer.
Claim 82
Dependent Claim
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A medium according to Claim 75, wherein said irreversible change in transfer characteristic is represented by an increase in softening temperature of the transfer-recording layer.
Claim 83
Dependent Claim
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A medium according to Claim 76, wherein said transfer recording layer contains a polymerizing component, and said increase in softening temperature is caused by the polymerizing component.
Claim 84
Dependent Claim
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A medium according to Claim 75, wherein said irreversible change in transfer characteristic is represented by a decrease in softening temperature of the transfer recording layer.
Claim 85
Dependent Claim
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A medium according to Claim 78, wherein said irreversible change in transfer characteristic is represented by a decrease in softening temperature of the transfer recording layer.
Claim 86
Dependent Claim
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A a transfer recording medium comprising a transfer recording layer formed thereon, said transfer recording layer being capable of causing an irreversible change in transfer characteristic thereof when provided with plural kinds of energies, said transfer recording layer comprising a distributed layer of minute image forming elements each in the form of a capsule comprising a core material and a wall material encapsulating the core material, said core material comprising a colorant and a functional component responsible for the irreversible change in transfer characteristic of the transfer recording layer.
Claim 87
Dependent Claim
89 words
A a transfer recording medium comprising a transfer recording layer formed thereon, said transfer recording layer being capable of causing an irreversible change in transfer characteristic thereof when provided with plural kinds of energies, said transfer recording layer comprising a distributed layer of minute image forming elements each in the form of a capsule comprising a core material and a wall material encapsulating the core material, said core material comprising a colorant and a functional component responsible for the irreversible change in transfer characteristic of the transfer recording layer.
Claim 88
Dependent Claim
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A medium according to Claim 80, wherein said image forming elements are colored in a plurality of colors because of different colorants contained therein.
Claim 89
Dependent Claim
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A medium according to Claim 81, wherein said plural kinds of energies are heat energy and light energy.
Claim 90
Dependent Claim
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A medium according to Claim 80, wherein said irreversible change in transfer characteristic is represented by a change in transfer initiation temperature of the transfer recording layer.
Claim 91
Dependent Claim
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A medium according to Claim 83, wherein said irreversible change in transfer characteristic is represented by an increase in transfer initiation temperature of the transfer recording layer.
Claim 92
Dependent Claim
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A medium according to Claim 84, wherein said transfer recording layer contains a polymerizing component, and said increase in transfer initiation temperature is caused by the polymerizing component.
Claim 93
Dependent Claim
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A medium according to Claim 83, wherein said irreversible change in transfer characteristic is represented by a decrease in transfer initiation temperature of the transfer recording layer.
Claim 94
Dependent Claim
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A medium according to Claim 86, wherein said transfer recording layer contains a depolymerizing component, and said decrease in transfer initiation temperature is caused by the depolymerizing component.
Claim 95
Dependent Claim
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A medium according to Claim 80, wherein said irreversible change in transfer characteristic is represented by a changel in softening temperature of the transfer recording layer.
Claim 96
Dependent Claim
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A medium according to Claim 88, wherein said irreversible change in transfer characteristic is represented by an increase in softening temperature of the transfer recording layer.
Claim 97
Dependent Claim
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A medium according to Claim 89, wherein said transfer recording layer contains a polymerizing component, and said increase in softening temperature is caused by the polymerizing component.
Claim 98
Dependent Claim
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A medium according to Claim 88, wherein said irreversible change in transfer characteristic is represented by a decrease in softening temperature of the transfer recording layer.
Claim 99
Dependent Claim
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A medium according to Claim 91, wherein said transfer recording layer contains a depolymerizing component, and said decrease in transfer initiation temperature is caused by the depolymerizing component.
Claim 100
Dependent Claim
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An image forming apparatus wherein a latent image formed in a transfer recording layer of a transfer recording medium is transferred to a transfer-receiving medium printed to form an image thereon, said apparatus comprising: heating means, illumination means, and transfer means for transferring the transferable portion formed in said transfer recording layer; at least one of said heating means and said illumination means being driven based on image signals.
Claim 101
Dependent Claim
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An image forming apparatus wherein a latent image formed in a transfer recording layer of a transfer recording medium is transferred to a transfer-receiving medium printed to form an image thereon, said apparatus comprising: heating means, illumination means, and transfer means for transferring the transferable portion formed in said transfer recording layer; at least one of said heating means and said illumination means being driven based on image signals.
Claim 102
Dependent Claim
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An apparatus according to Claim 93, wherein said heating means is a selective heating means generating heat pulses.
Claim 103
Dependent Claim
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An apparatus according to Claim 93, wherein said illumination means is a means for applying light fluxes of different wavelengths based on image signals.
Claim 104
Dependent Claim
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An apparatus according to Claim 95, wherein said light fluxes of different wavelengths are applied in synchronism with the heat pulses from said heating means.
Claim 105
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An apparatus according to Claim 93, which comprises a plurality of recording units, each unit comprising said heating means, said illumination means, and said transfer means in combination.
Claim 106
Dependent Claim
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An apparatus according to Claim 93, which comprises a transferable portion-forming section and transfer means for transferring a transferable portion formed in the transferable portion-forming section onto a transfer-receiving medium, said transferable portion-forming section comprising a plurality of transferable portion-forming units each comprising said heating means and said illumination means.
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