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Method and apparatus for scanning original images
Assignee: Agfa Gevaert NV
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Filing: 1997-06-04
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Granted: 2001-05-29
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Expires: 2017-06-04
Abstract
Abstract A method and apparatus is provided for scanning original images wherein the original images are scanned by a scanner and processed in a computer workstation. The scanning of an original image is carried out simultaneously with the processing of at least one other original image. A method and apparatus for scanning an original image wherein the original image is scanned in bands by a scanner and processed in a computer workstation. The scanning of one band is carried out simultaneously with the processing of at least one other band.
Inventors
- 👤 Peter De Mangelaere
- 👤 John F. Omvik
- 👤 Earle B. Stokes
- 👤 Chris Tuijn
- 👤 Dana M. Winikates
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 22:20
CPC Classifications
H; H04; H04N; H04N1/00; H04N1/00795; H04N1/00798; H04N1/00816; H04N1/00912; H04N1/0096; H04N1/32; H04N1/32561; H04N1/00127; H04N1/00204; H04N2201/00; H04N2201/0077; H04N2201/0081; H04N2201/04; H04N2201/0402; H04N2201/0416
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 31
Claim 1
Independent Claim
158 words
A scanning method, comprising the steps of: positioning a plurality of original images within a scannable area; performing an initial scan of the scannable area to produce a digital data representation of the scannable area; selecting at least two of the original images for further scanning by selecting a digital data representation of each of the selected original images from the digital data representation of the scannable area; performing a preview scan of each of the selected original images to produce a second digital data representation of each of the selected original images; simultaneously editing the second digital data representation of one of the selected original images while performing the preview scan of a subsequent selected original image; storing the edited, second digital data representation of each of the selected original images in a batch file; and performing a final scan on each selected original image having an edited, second digital data representation stored in the batch file.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
158 words
A scanning method, comprising the steps of: positioning a plurality of original images within a scannable area; performing an initial scan of the scannable area to produce a digital data representation of the scannable area; selecting at least two of the original images for further scanning by selecting a digital data representation of each of the selected original images from the digital data representation of the scannable area; performing a preview scan of each of the selected original images to produce a second digital data representation of each of the selected original images; simultaneously editing the second digital data representation of one of the selected original images while performing the preview scan of a subsequent selected original image; storing the edited, second digital data representation of each of the selected original images in a batch file; and performing a final scan on each selected original image having an edited, second digital data representation stored in the batch file.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
15 words
The scanning method according to claim 1 , wherein the final scan is performed automatically.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
27 words
The scanning method according to claim 1 , further including the step of: archiving a digital data representation of the final scan of each selected original image.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
27 words
The scanning method according to claim 1 , further including the step of: outputting a digital data representation of the final scan of each selected original image.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
40 words
The scanning method according to claim 1 , wherein the step of positioning the original images within the scannable area further includes the step of: cleaning the plurality of original images before positioning the original images within the scannable area.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
34 words
The scanning method according to claim 1 , wherein the step of positioning the original images within the scannable area further includes the step of: mounting the plurality of original images to a holder.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
35 words
The scanning method according to claim 1 , wherein the step of positioning the original images within the scannable area further includes the step of: cropping at least one of the plurality of original images.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
50 words
The scanning method according to claim 1 , wherein the step of selecting at least two of the original images for further scanning further includes the step of: electronically cropping the digital data representation of each of the selected original images from the digital data representation of the scannable area.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
20 words
The scanning method according to claim 1 , wherein the preview scans of the selected original images are performed sequentially.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
160 words
A scanning method, comprising the steps of: positioning a plurality of original images within a scannable area; performing an initial scan of the scannable area to produce a digital data representation of the scannable area; selecting at least two of the original images for further scanning by selecting a digital data representation of each of the selected original images from the digital data representation of the scannable area; performing a preview scan of each of the selected original images to produce a second digital data representation of each of the selected original images; simultaneously editing the second digital data representation of one of the selected original images while performing the preview scan of a subsequent selected original image; storing the edited, second digital data representation of each of the selected original images in a modifiable batch file; and performing a final scan on each selected original image having an edited, second digital data representation stored in the modifiable batch file.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
160 words
A scanning method, comprising the steps of: positioning a plurality of original images within a scannable area; performing an initial scan of the scannable area to produce a digital data representation of the scannable area; selecting at least two of the original images for further scanning by selecting a digital data representation of each of the selected original images from the digital data representation of the scannable area; performing a preview scan of each of the selected original images to produce a second digital data representation of each of the selected original images; simultaneously editing the second digital data representation of one of the selected original images while performing the preview scan of a subsequent selected original image; storing the edited, second digital data representation of each of the selected original images in a modifiable batch file; and performing a final scan on each selected original image having an edited, second digital data representation stored in the modifiable batch file.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
15 words
The scanning method according to claim 10 , wherein the final scan is performed automatically.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
27 words
The scanning method according to claim 10 , further including the step of: archiving a digital data representation of the final scan of each selected original image.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
27 words
The scanning method according to claim 10 , further including the step of: outputting a digital data representation of the final scan of each selected original image.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
40 words
The scanning method according to claim 10 , wherein the step of positioning the original images within the scannable area further includes the step of: cleaning the plurality of original images before positioning the original images within the scannable area.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
34 words
The scanning method according to claim 10 , wherein the step of positioning the original images within the scannable area further includes the step of: mounting the plurality of original images to a holder.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
35 words
The scanning method according to claim 10 , wherein the step of positioning the original images within the scannable area further includes the step of: cropping at least one of the plurality of original images.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
50 words
The scanning method according to claim 10 , wherein the step of selecting at least two of the original images for further scanning further includes the step of: electronically cropping the digital data representation of each of the selected original images from the digital data representation of the scannable area.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
20 words
The scanning method according to claim 10 , wherein the preview scans of the selected original images are performed sequentially.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
141 words
A scanning method, comprising the steps of: positioning a plurality of original images within a scannable area; performing an initial scan of the scannable area to produce a digital data representation of the scannable area; selecting at least two of the original images for further scanning by selecting a digital data representation of each of the selected original images from the digital data representation of the scannable area; performing a preview scan of each of the selected original images to produce a second digital data representation of each of the selected original images; simultaneously editing the second digital data representation of one of the selected original images while performing the preview scan of a subsequent selected original image; and performing a final scan on each selected original image after editing of the second digital data representation of the corresponding original image.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
141 words
A scanning method, comprising the steps of: positioning a plurality of original images within a scannable area; performing an initial scan of the scannable area to produce a digital data representation of the scannable area; selecting at least two of the original images for further scanning by selecting a digital data representation of each of the selected original images from the digital data representation of the scannable area; performing a preview scan of each of the selected original images to produce a second digital data representation of each of the selected original images; simultaneously editing the second digital data representation of one of the selected original images while performing the preview scan of a subsequent selected original image; and performing a final scan on each selected original image after editing of the second digital data representation of the corresponding original image.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
31 words
The scanning method according to claim 19 , wherein the final scan is performed automatically after completion of the editing of the second digital data representation of each corresponding original image.
Claim 24
Dependent Claim
27 words
The scanning method according to claim 19 , further including the step of: archiving a digital data representation of the final scan of each selected original image.
Claim 25
Dependent Claim
27 words
The scanning method according to claim 19 , further including the step of: outputting a digital data representation of the final scan of each selected original image.
Claim 26
Dependent Claim
40 words
The scanning method according to claim 19 , wherein the step of positioning the original images within the scannable area further includes the step of: cleaning the plurality of original images before positioning the original images within the scannable area.
Claim 27
Dependent Claim
34 words
The scanning method according to claim 19 , wherein the step of positioning the original images within the scannable area further includes the step of: mounting the plurality of original images to a holder.
Claim 28
Dependent Claim
35 words
The scanning method according to claim 19 , wherein the step of positioning the original images within the scannable area further includes the step of: cropping at least one of the plurality of original images.
Claim 29
Dependent Claim
50 words
The scanning method according to claim 19 , wherein the step of selecting at least two of the original images for further scanning further includes the step of: electronically cropping the digital data representation of each of the selected original images from the digital data representation of the scannable area.
Claim 30
Dependent Claim
31 words
The scanning method according to claim 19 , further including the step of: storing the edited, second digital data representation of each of the selected original images in a batch file.
Claim 31
Dependent Claim
20 words
The scanning method according to claim 19 , wherein the preview scans of the selected original images are performed sequentially.
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 2004-05-28 | 2004-11-27 | 2005-05-29 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 2008-05-28 | 2008-11-27 | 2009-05-29 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
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