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Method and apparatus for highlighting nested information areas for selective editing
Assignee: NexPress Solutions LLC
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Filing: 1989-09-14
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Granted: 1992-08-11
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Expires: 2009-09-14
Abstract
Abstract Apparatus and method for producing selectively edited reproductions of an original documents with high productivity. Selected areas of information on the originals are bounded by a loop of a first or second type of highlighting material to indicate the area for reproduction in one or more treatment modes such as color-accenting. Alphanumeric character codes, written using the highlighting means, designate the treatment(s) to be applied. The two types of highlighting material respectively indicate that the selected area is located within or outside the boundary. By scanning the highlighted originals, the boundaries are distinguished and the character codes are detected. The resulting output signals are processed using boundary detection and character recognition algorithms and the resulting information is stored in a bit map. The information is used to adjust a charged image version of the original on an image-bearing member using an LED or other light source. The appropriate image frames, exposed in accordance with the highlighting, are then developed and transferred.
Inventors
- 👤 Yee S. Ng
- 👤 Marilina R. Shaughnessy
- 👤 Roger E. Button
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 18:31
CPC Classifications
H; H04; H04N; H04N1/00; H04N1/46; H04N1/56; H04N1/60; H04N1/62; H04N1/626; H04N1/38
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
152 words
Apparatus for reproducting image information on a document sheet with special treatment given to a selected image area on such document sheet, said selected image area being identified by (i) a marking on the document sheet which differs in color from the image information and (ii) a character code which identifies the type of special treatment to be given said selected image area, said marking and character code being recorded on the document sheet by the apparatus operator, said apparatus comprising: a) means for scanning the document sheet to detect said mark and said character code, said scanning means being effective to produce output signals indicating the location of the selected image area and the type of special treatment to be given thereto; and b) means responsive to said output signals for reproducing said image information on a copy sheet with a desired special treatment given to the indentified selected image area.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
152 words
Apparatus for reproducting image information on a document sheet with special treatment given to a selected image area on such document sheet, said selected image area being identified by (i) a marking on the document sheet which differs in color from the image information and (ii) a character code which identifies the type of special treatment to be given said selected image area, said marking and character code being recorded on the document sheet by the apparatus operator, said apparatus comprising: a) means for scanning the document sheet to detect said mark and said character code, said scanning means being effective to produce output signals indicating the location of the selected image area and the type of special treatment to be given thereto; and b) means responsive to said output signals for reproducing said image information on a copy sheet with a desired special treatment given to the indentified selected image area.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
47 words
The apparatus as defined by claim 1 wherein said marking encircles a portion of said image information and has a spectral characteristic indicating whether the encircled image information is to receive the special treatment or the image information outside the encircled portion is to receive such treatment.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
14 words
The apparatus as defined by claim 2 wherein said marking comprises a UV-active ink.
Claim 5
Independent Claim
122 words
A method for reproducing document image information on a document sheet with special treatment being given to a selected image area on such document sheet, said method comprising the steps of: a) identifying said selected image area by encircling such area with a mark having a color which differs from the color of the image information; b) indicating the type of special treatment by recording a character code in close proximity to said mark; c) scanning said document sheet to identify said mark and character code and to produce signals indicating the location of the selected image area and the type of special treatment to be given thereto; and reproducing said image information on a copy sheet in accordance with said signals.
Claim 6
Independent Claim
122 words
A method for reproducing document image information on a document sheet with special treatment being given to a selected image area on such document sheet, said method comprising the steps of: a) identifying said selected image area by encircling such area with a mark having a color which differs from the color of the image information; b) indicating the type of special treatment by recording a character code in close proximity to said mark; c) scanning said document sheet to identify said mark and character code and to produce signals indicating the location of the selected image area and the type of special treatment to be given thereto; and reproducing said image information on a copy sheet in accordance with said signals.
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