公开(公告)号：US08013871B2

公开(公告)日：2011-09-06

申请号：US11557909

申请日：2006-11-08

Applicant: Thor A. Olson

Inventor： Thor A. Olson

IPC: G09G5/02

CPC classification number: H04N1/6011

Abstract: Apparatus and methods are provided for editing color profiles. In particular, an output color including a first hue, a first lightness and a first chroma is received, and a first range of lightness values and a first range of chroma values for all output color values in the color profile are determined. A second range of lightness values of output color values in the color profile that have the first hue and the first chroma, and a second range of chroma values of output color values in the color profile that have the first hue and the first lightness are determined. Graphical representations of the first and second ranges of lightness values, and the first and second ranges of chroma values are distinctly displayed on a display device. A user interface is provided that allows a user to create an edited output color including a second hue, a second lightness and a second chroma, and dynamically modify the second range of lightness values and the second range of chroma values based on the edited output color.

Abstract translation: 提供了用于编辑颜色特征的装置和方法。 特别地，接收包括第一色调，第一亮度和第一色度的输出颜色，并且确定颜色配置文件中的所有输出颜色值的亮度值和色度值的第一范围。 确定具有第一色调和第一色度的颜色配置文件中的输出颜色值的第二范围和具有第一色调和第一亮度的颜色配置文件中的输出颜色值的色度值的第二范围 。 亮度值的第一和第二范围的图形表示以及色度值的第一和第二范围被清楚地显示在显示装置上。 提供了一种用户界面，其允许用户创建包括第二色调，第二亮度和第二色度的编辑输出颜色，并且基于编辑的输出颜色动态地修改亮度值的第二范围和色度值的第二范围 。

公开(公告)号：US20080267501A1

公开(公告)日：2008-10-30

申请号：US12168814

申请日：2008-07-07

Applicant: Richard A. KEENEY ,  Thor A. Olson

Inventor： Richard A. KEENEY ,  Thor A. Olson

IPC: G06K9/80

CPC classification number: H04N19/115 ,  H04N19/124 ,  H04N19/162 ,  H04N19/17 ,  H04N19/198 ,  H04N19/60

Abstract: Methods and systems for compression of digital images (still or motion sequences) are provided wherein predetermined criteria may be used to identify a plurality of areas of interest in the image, and each area of interest is encoded with a corresponding quality level (Q-factor). In particular, the predetermined criteria may be derived from measurements of where a viewing audience is focusing their gaze (area of interest). In addition, the predetermined criteria may be used to create areas of interest in an image in order to focus an observer's attention to that area. Portions of the image outside of the areas of interest are encoded at a lower quality factor and bit rate. The result is higher compression ratios without adversely affecting a viewer's perception of the overall quality of the image.

公开(公告)号：US20080062193A1

公开(公告)日：2008-03-13

申请号：US11530825

申请日：2006-09-11

Applicant: Thor A. Olson

Inventor： Thor A. Olson

IPC: G09G5/02

CPC classification number: H04N1/46 ,  H04N1/6011

Abstract: Apparatus and methods are provided for editing color profiles. In particular, apparatus and methods in accordance with this invention receive an output color including a first hue, identify from the color profile a plurality of output color values that have a hue substantially equal to the first hue, provide a user interface that allows a user to create an edited output color including a second hue, and shift the hue of the identified plurality of output color values from the first hue to the second hue.

Abstract translation: 提供了用于编辑颜色特征的装置和方法。 特别地，根据本发明的装置和方法接收包括第一色调的输出颜色，从颜色分布识别具有基本上等于第一色调的色相的多个输出颜色值，提供允许用户的用户界面 以创建包括第二色调的编辑的输出颜色，并将所识别的多个输出颜色值的色调从第一色调转移到第二色调。

公开(公告)号：US5170182A

公开(公告)日：1992-12-08

申请号：US912008

申请日：1992-07-10

Applicant: Thor A. Olson ,  Richard A. Keeney

Inventor： Thor A. Olson ,  Richard A. Keeney

IPC: H04N1/036 ,  H04N1/047 ,  H04N1/10 ,  H04N5/87

CPC classification number: H04N1/036 ,  H04N1/047 ,  H04N5/87 ,  H04N1/1004 ,  H04N2201/04729 ,  H04N2201/04731 ,  H04N2201/04789

Abstract: Registration of an image with respect to a recording medium in a film recorder or the like is provided by first roughly positioning the recording medium in a support. A beam is then scanned across an unused portion of the recording medium until it impinges a fixed reference mark such as a sprocket hole edge. The coordinates of the beam are determined at the reference mark, and a registration signal is computed therefrom. The beam is then scanned across the recording medium in response to the registration signal to record information in registered relation to the reference mark. An intensity profile of the beam is calculated as it passes over an edge of the recording medium. The focus of the beam is then adjusted according to the intensity profile. Adjustment of both beam focus and lens focus is provided.

Abstract translation: 通过首先将记录介质大致地定位在支撑体中来提供关于胶卷记录器等中的记录介质的图像的登记。 然后在记录介质的未使用部分上扫描光束，直到其撞击诸如链轮孔边缘的固定参考标记。 在参考标记处确定光束的坐标，并从其计算登记信号。 然后响应于注册信号，横跨记录介质扫描光束，以记录与参考标记关系的信息。 当光束经过记录介质的边缘时，计算光束的强度分布。 然后根据强度分布调整光束的焦点。 提供了对焦和透镜焦点的调整。

公开(公告)号：US20080062442A1

公开(公告)日：2008-03-13

申请号：US11530793

申请日：2006-09-11

Applicant: Thor A. Olson

Inventor： Thor A. Olson

IPC: G03F3/08

CPC classification number: H04N1/6011

Abstract: Apparatus and methods are provided for editing color profiles. In particular, input data (such as reference image data) are received, and then are converted to first output data using a first color profile and to second output data using a second color profile, wherein the second color profile is an edited version of the first color profile. Soft proof data corresponding to the input data, first output data and second output data are calculated and then displayed on a display device. The soft proof data corresponding to the input data, first output data and second output data may be simultaneously or selectively displayed on the display device.

Abstract translation: 提供了用于编辑颜色特征的装置和方法。 特别地，接收输入数据（例如参考图像数据），然后使用第一颜色配置文件转换为第一输出数据，并使用第二颜色配置文件转换为第二输出数据，其中第二颜色配置文件是 第一个颜色配置文件。 计算对应于输入数据，第一输出数据和第二输出数据的软证明数据，然后显示在显示装置上。 对应于输入数据，第一输出数据和第二输出数据的软证明数据可以同时或选择性地显示在显示装置上。

公开(公告)号：US06647149B2

公开(公告)日：2003-11-11

申请号：US09753816

申请日：2001-01-03

Applicant: Richard A. Keeney ,  Thor A. Olson

Inventor： Richard A. Keeney ,  Thor A. Olson

IPC: G06K946

CPC classification number: H04N7/1675 ,  G06T9/007 ,  H04K1/00 ,  H04N21/2347 ,  H04N21/63345 ,  H04N21/8153

Abstract: Methods and apparatus are provided for securely transmitting and processing digital image data for display. The invention provides for decomposing, compressing, and scrambling digital image data and forwarding the decomposed, compressed and scrambled image data to a destination where the image data is decompressed, re-composed, and descrambled prior to display. In particular, digital image data is scrambled before or after being compressed and is subsequently descrambled after being decompressed and prior to display such that unauthorized use of the image content is prevented. The invention can be used in conjunction with most standard block-based image compression algorithms such as JPEG as well as some types of wavelet transform based systems.

公开(公告)号：USD419185S

公开(公告)日：2000-01-18

申请号：US99294

申请日：1999-01-19

Applicant: James R. Teter ,  Thor A. Olson

Designer： James R. Teter ,  Thor A. Olson

公开(公告)号：US5389985A

公开(公告)日：1995-02-14

申请号：US153230

申请日：1993-11-15

Applicant: Thor A. Olson ,  Richard A. Keeney

Inventor： Thor A. Olson ,  Richard A. Keeney

IPC: G03B15/00 ,  H01J31/12 ,  H04N1/10 ,  G03B29/00

CPC classification number: G03B15/003 ,  H01J31/12 ,  H04N1/1004 ,  H04N2201/0404

Abstract: An imaging system such as an image recorder or scanner is provided with a rearview cathode ray tube. A transparent viewport of optical quality is provided along an optical axis of the CRT which is perpendicular to the CRT faceplate and generally centered with respect to the image area. The electron beam used for scanning the images is placed off-axis with respect to the CRT screen. A deflection control system compensates for spherical distortion and for the keystone effect that results from the off-axis placement of the electron gun. The structure of the present invention eliminates halation, thereby improving the dynamic range and contrast achievable for imaging and/or scanning purposes. The phosphor layer used in the CRT is made substantially thicker than in conventional CRTs, thereby reducing blemishes and improving uniformity, resolution and light output. The partial sharing of electron beam and optical paths enables more compact imaging and scanning systems to be provided.

Abstract translation: 诸如图像记录器或扫描仪的成像系统设置有后视阴极射线管。 沿着垂直于CRT面板并且通常相对于图像区域居中的CRT的光轴提供光学质量的透明视口。 用于扫描图像的电子束相对于CRT屏幕离轴放置。 偏转控制系统补偿球形畸变和电子枪离轴放置产生的梯形失真效应。 本发明的结构消除了晕影，从而改善了成像和/或扫描目的可实现的动态范围和对比度。 CRT中使用的荧光体层比现有的CRT大得多，从而减少瑕疵，改善均匀性，分辨率和光输出。 电子束和光路的部分共享使得能够提供更紧凑的成像和扫描系统。

公开(公告)号：USRE33973E

公开(公告)日：1992-06-23

申请号：US542251

申请日：1990-06-21

Applicant: J. Stanley Kriz ,  William H. Glass ,  Thor A. Olson

Inventor： J. Stanley Kriz ,  William H. Glass ,  Thor A. Olson

IPC: H04N1/047 ,  H04N1/10

CPC classification number: G03B27/72 ,  H04N1/047 ,  H04N1/1004 ,  H04N2201/04729 ,  H04N2201/04789

Abstract: An image recorder for providing a CRT image and apparatus to store the image on a film disposed on a film plane. The relative position, intensity and focus parameters of the image are measured during an initial startup of the image recorder, wherein the position, intensity and focus parameters of the CRT and the image thereon are automatically aligned to assure enhanced performance. The apparatus according to the present invention provides an alignment mask disposed in the CRT plane and the CRT parameters are measured by observation of the light collected through the alignment mask from the CRT and processing the corresopnding light intensity signals. The light sensing device provides a signal which is processed typically by a microprocessor controlled geometry engine to derive a set of correction data which is based on a prototype array of initialized data values. The correction data provide signals which are combined with uncorrected CRT deflection signals to provide a corrected signal. The parameters corrected by the apparatus and method according to the present invention include x and y position, focus and relative picture intensity over the surface of the screen (vignette). The above-listed parameters are used alone and in combination to provide image centering, image scaling and pincushion correction, correction for non-orthogonality between the x and y deflection coils, image rotation and correction for non-linear second and third order effects. The set of data can also be deliberately distorted to provide image precompensation such as keystone (trapezoid) and spherical corrections as well as vignette compensation such that, when the final image is projected or displayed, a true (nondistorted) image results.