Reproduction apparatus and method with alphanumeric character-coded highlighting for selective editing
US5075787A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 14, 1989 |
| Grant date | Dec 24, 1991 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 14, 2009 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04N1/38
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Apparatus and method for producing selectively edited reproductions of an original document wherein areas of information on the original are bounded and alphanumerically character-coded with the use of a highlighting means to designate the area for editing. The highlighted originals are serially passed during a copy run over an image scanner that is sensitive to the highlighted portions. The selected areas and the character codes are recognized and the image information is stored in a bit map. In one embodiment an original is imaged onto two image frames of an electrostatically-charged image-bearing member. Character recognition of the character codes allows the selected areas to be deleted, repositioned, selectively screened, or filled with a screen tint. Combinations of modalities may be indicated using appropriate combinations of character codes. The image frames are developed and transferred in register to a copy sheet to provide a reproduction according to the treatment mode indicated. In another embodiment the information is electronically scanned onto the image-bearing member using an LED or laser light source and the appropriate image frames exposed in accordance with the h…
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