US4372674A
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Copying machine having detectors for the background color and density of the original
Assignee: Konica Minolta Inc
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Filing: 1980-10-27
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Granted: 1983-02-08
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Expires: 2000-10-27
Abstract
Abstract An apparatus for facilitating creation of an improved quality reproduction of an original to be copied includes a first sensor for producing a signal in accordance with the density of the background or nonimage are of the original, a second sensor for producing a signal in accordance with the color of its background, and electronic circuit means for generating a bias voltage based on the sensed density and color of the background of the original for application to a developing apparatus.
Inventors
- 👤 Koji Yukawa
- 👤 Masayuki Miyazaki
- 👤 Takashi Murahashi
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 04:12
CPC Classifications
G; G03; G03G; G03G15/00; G03G15/50; G03G15/5025; G03G15/06; G03G15/065
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
159 words
In a copying machine for reproducing an original to be copied having an image and a background area thereon, and including means for projecting light on the original to be copied, and first detecting means for receiving light reflected from the background portion of the original and for producing a signal in accordance with the density of the light reflected from the background portion of the original, the improvement comprising second detecting means for receiving light reflected from the background portion of the original and for producing a signal in accordance with the wavelength of the light reflected from the background portion of the original, and level discriminating means for receiving the signals produced by said first and second detecting means and for controlling reproduction of the original in accordance with the wavelength and the density of the light reflected from the background portion of the original as represented by said signals of the first and second detecting means.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
159 words
In a copying machine for reproducing an original to be copied having an image and a background area thereon, and including means for projecting light on the original to be copied, and first detecting means for receiving light reflected from the background portion of the original and for producing a signal in accordance with the density of the light reflected from the background portion of the original, the improvement comprising second detecting means for receiving light reflected from the background portion of the original and for producing a signal in accordance with the wavelength of the light reflected from the background portion of the original, and level discriminating means for receiving the signals produced by said first and second detecting means and for controlling reproduction of the original in accordance with the wavelength and the density of the light reflected from the background portion of the original as represented by said signals of the first and second detecting means.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
86 words
In a copying machine according to claim 1 wherein said machine further includes developing means to which a bias voltage is applied in the reproduction of an original, means connected with said level discriminating means for producing a bias voltage output based upon the signals of said first and second detecting means for impression upon the developing means so as to control the reproduction of the original on the basis of the wavelength and the density of light reflected from the background portion of the original.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1986-02-07 | 1986-08-09 | 1987-02-08 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1990-02-07 | 1990-08-09 | 1991-02-08 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1994-02-07 | 1994-08-09 | 1995-02-08 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |