US5396345A
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Multi-function machine for combining and routing image data
Assignee: Ricoh Co Ltd
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Filing: 1991-12-19
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Granted: 1995-03-07
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Expires: 2011-12-19
Abstract
Abstract A multi-function machine for combining and routing image data is disclosed. The multi-function machine includes a number of functional units, for instance, a digital copier which produces scanned image data, a printer which prints image data from a computer, and a facsimile device which receives and sends facsimile image data. Image data from one or a number of sources may be combined to form merged image data, corresponding to a merger of the individual images. The merged image data may then be conveyed to any of a number of user selectable destinations, including a printer, a host computer, or a facsimile device.
Inventors
- 👤 Tetsuro Motoyama
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 17:48
CPC Classifications
H; H04; H04N; H04N1/00; H04N1/387; H04N1/3871
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
135 words
A multi-function machine, comprising: means for receiving a merge command; means, responsive to said receiving means, for reading one of a plurality of user selectable logical operations; means, responsive to said receiving means, for accepting one of a plurality of user selectable merge destinations within said multifunction machine; means, responsive to said receiving means, for identifying a source of a first set of digital data; means, responsive to said receiving means, for selecting a source of a second set of digital data; means, responsive to said receiving means, for executing a merge operation according to said user selectable logical operation, wherein said first set of digital data is merged with said second set of digital data to form merged image data; and means for transmitting said merged image data to one of said merge destinations.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
135 words
A multi-function machine, comprising: means for receiving a merge command; means, responsive to said receiving means, for reading one of a plurality of user selectable logical operations; means, responsive to said receiving means, for accepting one of a plurality of user selectable merge destinations within said multifunction machine; means, responsive to said receiving means, for identifying a source of a first set of digital data; means, responsive to said receiving means, for selecting a source of a second set of digital data; means, responsive to said receiving means, for executing a merge operation according to said user selectable logical operation, wherein said first set of digital data is merged with said second set of digital data to form merged image data; and means for transmitting said merged image data to one of said merge destinations.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
35 words
The multi-function machine of claim 1 wherein said source of said first set of digital data and said second set of digital data may include a facsimile, a scanner, storage means or a host computer.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
25 words
The multi-function machine of claim 1 wherein said user selectable destinations include a printer, a facsimile processor, storage means, or a host computer interface processor.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
33 words
The multi-function machine of claim 1 wherein said executing means performs a logical operation between pixels in said first set of digital data and corresponding pixels in said second set of digital data.
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