Picture image processing system

• US 5,126,858 A
• Filed: 10/10/1990
• Issued: 06/30/1992
• Est. Priority Date: 10/10/1990
• Status: Expired due to Term

• Current Assignee: Fuji Xerox Company Limited (Fujifilm Holdings Corporation)
• Original Assignee: Fuji Xerox Company Limited (Fujifilm Holdings Corporation)
• Inventors: Hikawa, Yuji, Kurogane, Toshio
• Primary Examiner(s): Coles, Sr., Edward L.
• Assistant Examiner(s): LEE, TOMMY D
• Application Number:
  US07/595,218
• Time in Patent Office: 629 Days
• Field of Search: 358/400, 358/401, 358/450, 358/451, 358/452, 358/453, 358/448, 358/468, 355/200, 355/202, 355/244
• US Class Current: 358/450
• CPC Class Codes: H04N 1/0036 Alphanumeric symbols
• CPC Class Codes: H04N 1/00363 Bar codes or the like
• CPC Class Codes: H04N 1/00366 Marks in boxes or the like, e.g. crosses or blacking out H04N1/0036 takes precedence
• CPC Class Codes: H04N 1/00371 on a separate sheet
• CPC Class Codes: H04N 1/00374 on the same page as at least a part of the image
• CPC Class Codes: H04N 1/00376 Means for identifying a mark sheet or area
• CPC Class Codes: H04N 1/00379 Means for enabling correct scanning of a mark sheet or area, e.g. registration or timing marks
• CPC Class Codes: H04N 1/32042 with reading of job-marks on a page
• CPC Class Codes: H04N 1/32064 Multi-address calling
• CPC Class Codes: H04N 1/32566 at the transmitter or at the receiver
• CPC Class Codes: H04N 2201/3211 of a company logo or the like
• CPC Class Codes: H04N 2201/3232 of a page, copy or picture number
• CPC Class Codes: H04N 2201/3271 Printing or stamping
• CPC Class Codes: H04N 2201/3278 Transmission

Abstract

A picture image processing system which produces output picture images by executing picture image processing operations on input picture images with an input means furnishing instructions on machine operations, input picture information from an original document, and processed picture information for the input picture information, a recognizing means for the information mentioned above, a composite picture image generating means producing composite picture images by integration of the processed picture information into the input picture information recognized as mentioned above, and an output means yielding the output of such composite picture images on paper. The picture image processing system of the present invention is capable of performing a variety of picture image editing and composing functions and a variety of functions for producing an output of composite picture images using different types of picture image output equipment and sending the output to multiple destinations for document distribution.

Claims

1. A picture image processing system for producing output picture images by executing picture image processing operations on input picture images, said picture image processing system comprising:

input means for providing input picture information from an original document, and for providing instructions on machine operations and processed picture information from a job control sheet including a message in the form of a processed picture, control information for said message, and sheet detecting marks;

recognizing means for recognizing the presence of either said job control sheet or said original document based on said heat detecting marks;

composite picture image generating means for generating composite picture images by further processing said processed picture information for integration thereof into said input picture information according to said control information for said message; and

output means for producing an output of said composite picture images.

2. The picture image processing system of claim 1 wherein said composite picture image generating means enables said system to produce a composite picture image by inserting said processed picture information into said input picture information.

3. The picture image processing system of claim 1 wherein said composite picture image generating means produces composite picture images by adding said processed picture information to said input picture information.

4. The picture image processing system of claim 1 wherein said job control sheet includes a machine operation instruction block for defining said instructions on machine operations;

and a process-instruction block for defining said processed picture information.

5. The picture image processing system of claim 4 wherein said machine operation instruction block is capable of defining instructions on the operations of different machines for every page of said input picture information, and wherein said process-instruction block defines said processed picture information for said instructions on the operations of different machines.

6. The picture image processing system of claim 4 wherein said machine operation instruction block defines information for instructions on machine operations for a plurality of machines, and wherein said process-instruction block defines said processed picture information for said instructions on machine operations for a plurality of machines.

7. The picture image processing system of claim 6 wherein said job control sheet further comprises an instruction block which permits the user to select a desired portion of said information for instructions whereby said system generates composite picture images by processing said processed picture information for integration with said input picture information on the basis of said selected information.

8. The picture image processing system of claim 1 wherein said input means comprises an input device other than a job control sheet.

9. The picture image processing system of claim 1 wherein said system includes a means for accumulating composite picture images.

10. The picture image processing system of claim 1 wherein said composite picture image generating means is capable of moving composite picture images, or capable of varying the magnification of such picture images, or capable of both moving composite picture images and varying the magnification of such picture images.

11. The picture image processing system of claim 1 wherein said composite picture image generating means produces composite picture images by inserting said processed picture information into said input picture information.

12. The picture image processing system of claim 1 wherein said composite picture image generating means produces composite picture images by the addition of said processed picture information to said input picture information.

13. The picture image processing system of claim 1 wherein said control information for said message includes information for instructing said composite picture image generating means to compose said processed picture information, corresponding to said message, with a specified page of said input picture information.

14. The picture image processing system of claim 1 wherein said control information for said message includes information for instructing said composite picture image generating means to compose said processed picture information, corresponding to said message, with a specified position of a page of said input picture information.

15. A picture image processing system for producing output picture images by executing picture image processing operations on input picture images, said picture image processing system comprising:

input means for providing input picture information from an original document, and for providing instructions on machine operations and processed picture information from a job control sheet including sheet detecting marks, originating points, and picture image coordinates;

recognizing means for recognizing the presence of either said job control sheet or said original document based on said sheet detecting marks so that upon a detection of a job control sheet, said recognizing means locates said picture image coordinates on said job control sheet based on said originating points;

composite picture image generating means for generating composite picture images by further processing said processed picture information for integration thereof into said input picture information; and

output means for producing an output of said composite picture images.