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Method for electronically duplicating film images while maintaining a high degree of image quality
Assignee: Eastman Kodak Co
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Filing: 1989-02-27
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Granted: 1990-10-23
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Expires: 2009-02-27
Abstract
Abstract The invention relates to the making of reproductions of microfilm images which are scanned line-by-line using photoelectronic devices. The subsequent generation of images are reproduced onto photosensitive material line-by-line. By processing the video signal generated by scanning the first or original image, a series of parameters are produced which are stored either on the film or in a separate location. The second generation image is electronically scanned and the video signal processed to provide a second series of parameters. The first and second series of parameters are compared to provide an adjustment signal. The adjustment signal is then used to change or alter the second video signal prior to it being used to electronically reproduce the second generation image on film. The stored series of video parameters are used to produce subsequent generations of film images in a like manner.
Inventors
- 👤 Roger R. A. Morton
- 👤 Joseph T. Olesik
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 23:25
CPC Classifications
H; H04; H04N; H04N1/00; H04N1/32; H04N1/32101; H04N1/32106; H04N1/32122; H04N1/40; H04N1/409; H04N1/41; H04N2201/00; H04N2201/04; H04N2201/0402; H04N2201/0404; H04N2201/041; H04N2201/32; H04N2201/3201; H04N2201/3225; H04N2201/3271; H04N2201/3274
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
146 words
A method for duplicating a microfilm image comprising the steps of: generating a first video signal by scanning an Nth generation image; processing said video signal to generate binary video data representing said Nth generation image; generating a first series of parameters representative of the generated binary video data; storing said first series of parameters; and electronically writing an N+1 generation image using the generated video signal; generating a binary video signal by scanning an N+Mth generation image; processing said video signal to generate binary video data representing the Nth+Mth generating image; generating an N+Mth series of parameters representative of the generating binary video signal; comparing said N+Mth series of parameters with said stored parameters from the Nth generation to produce an adjustment signal; adjusting said N+Mth video signal in response to said adjustment signal; and electronically writing N+Mth+1 generation images using the adjusted video signal.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
146 words
A method for duplicating a microfilm image comprising the steps of: generating a first video signal by scanning an Nth generation image; processing said video signal to generate binary video data representing said Nth generation image; generating a first series of parameters representative of the generated binary video data; storing said first series of parameters; and electronically writing an N+1 generation image using the generated video signal; generating a binary video signal by scanning an N+Mth generation image; processing said video signal to generate binary video data representing the Nth+Mth generating image; generating an N+Mth series of parameters representative of the generating binary video signal; comparing said N+Mth series of parameters with said stored parameters from the Nth generation to produce an adjustment signal; adjusting said N+Mth video signal in response to said adjustment signal; and electronically writing N+Mth+1 generation images using the adjusted video signal.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
26 words
The method according to claim 1 wherein the first series of stored parameters include the number of on pixels per line in the Nth generation image.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
25 words
The method according to claim 1 wherein the first series of stored parameters include the number of transitions per line in the Nth generation image.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
23 words
The method according to claim 1 wherein the first series of stored parameters include the length of each transition in the Nth generation.
Claim 6
Independent Claim
94 words
A method of duplicating a microfilm image comprising the steps of: generating a first video signal by scanning an Nth generating image; processing said video signal to generate binary video data representing said Nth generation image; generating a first series of parameters representative of the generated binary video data; storing said first series of parameters; electronically writing an N+1 generation image using the generated video signal; reading the N+1 generation image and comparing the N+1 generation parameters with the first series of stored parameters; and electronically writing an N+2 generation using said compared parameters.
Claim 7
Independent Claim
94 words
A method of duplicating a microfilm image comprising the steps of: generating a first video signal by scanning an Nth generating image; processing said video signal to generate binary video data representing said Nth generation image; generating a first series of parameters representative of the generated binary video data; storing said first series of parameters; electronically writing an N+1 generation image using the generated video signal; reading the N+1 generation image and comparing the N+1 generation parameters with the first series of stored parameters; and electronically writing an N+2 generation using said compared parameters.
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