Showing papers on "Image file formats published in 2001"

Network image scanning system which transmits image information from a scanner over a network to a client computer

Abstract: A system and method for performing scanning operations using a scanner connected to a server computer and transmitting acquired images from the scanner server to a client computer. A scan-to-application process is utilized which allows control of the scanner or other image acquiring device which is connected to a scanner server using a virtual TWAIN driver which interfaces to an application program running in the client computer. Image files are also transmitted to a local file storage device of the client computer using a scan-to-file operation. A network protocol is used to implement both the scan-to-application and scan-to-file operation. Computer memories are utilized to store data structures or tables containing various information utilized during the file transfer procedures. Computer memories are also used to buffer and store the protocol packet headers and transmitted information.

Distortion-Free Data Embedding for Images

Abstract: One common drawback of virtually all current data embedding methods is the fact that the original image is inevitably distorted by some small amount of noise due to data embedding itself. This distortion typically cannot be removed completely due to quantization, bit-replacement, or truncation at the grayscales 0 and 255. Although the distortion is often quite small, it may not be acceptable for medical imagery (for legal reasons) or for military images inspected under unusual viewing conditions (after filtering or extreme zoom). In this paper, we introduce a general approach for high-capacity data embedding that is distortion-free (or lossless) in the sense that after the embedded information is extracted from the stego-image, we can revert to the exact copy of the original image before the embedding occurred. The new method can be used as a powerful tool to achieve a variety of non-trivial tasks, including distortion-free robust watermarking, distortion-free authentication using fragile watermarks, and steganalysis. The proposed concepts are also extended to lossy image formats, such as the JPG.

System, method and apparatus for converting and integrating media files

Abstract: The present invention teaches a digital media file conversion and integration system including a server coupled to the Internet to allow users to download media files to a server the Internet. The system contains devices to screen, compress, and update the media files, devices to break down the media files into low level components, devices to convert one or media files to an intermediate format and then combine the intermediate formats to create an output format, devices to convert output formats to a presentation file, electronic storage to allow third party access to the presentation file through the Internet or email. Presentation files can be created for electronic devices such as portable digital assistants or cellular phones. Users can choose from several output formats. Users can subscribe to the presentation service or pay per use. In an alternate embodiment, users can author digital media files on a personal computer and download the authored file to the presentation conversion system.

System and method for visualizing and navigating content in a graphical user interface

Abstract: A system and method for visualizing and navigating document content using a condensed representation of a document to provide both a global overview of the distribution of key search terms as well as their immediate context. The invention supports rapid skimming of documents and document collections and enables efficient information finding, in some cases entirely eliminating the need to scroll within a document as with a conventional browser tool. The invention is of particular utility with personal digital assistants, which generally have small displays and limited storage capacity and communication bandwidth in comparison to personal computers. Documents may include conventional text and image files, web pages, audio files, and video files. The invention may also apply to collections of documents.

Image capture and processing accessory

Abstract: An imager for capturing and processing images for a variety of applications which may be connected to a transceiver such as a cell phone, a personal digital assistant or an internet appliance for transmitting the images over a limited bandwidth network, is described. The imaging applications include bar code and photograph still images, and permanent video and video phone motion images. The imager may be self-contained providing the image signal to be transmitted by the transceiver, or the imager and the transceiver may be combined into a single integrated unit. The imager comprises a high resolution CMOS image sensor, a processor for controlling the image sensor and for processing image data from the image sensor, and an interface for providing commands to the processor and for viewing displays generated by the processor. The method of processing the images includes the steps of determining the bandwidth of the network, selecting an imaging application, determining the image format required, acquiring image data in the image sensor, processing the image data into the format required, and transferring the data for transmission over the network.

Image format including affective information

Abstract: An image file for storing a digital image and information related to the digital image includes digital image data; a user identifier; and affective information which relates to the feelings or emotions of the user toward the digital image.

Method and system for a multi-tasking printer capable of printing and processing image data

Abstract: A system and method for providing a printer capable of generating a hard copy of at least one image is disclosed. The at least one image is stored in an image file on a removable memory. In one aspect, the method and system include a graphical user interface for allowing a user to view at least a portion of the image and a printing device coupled with the graphical user interface for printing the hard copy of the at least one image. In a second aspect, the method and system include means for storing the at least one image in a second format and a printing device coupled with the storing means for printing the hard copy of the at least one image. In a third aspect, the method and system include means for modifying the at least one image, means coupled with the modifying means for storing the at modified at least one image in the first format, and a printing device coupled with the storing means for printing the hard copy of the at least one image.

Client-server system for merging of metadata with images

Abstract: A method and system for merging metadata with digital images is disclosed, where the digital images are stored as image files having metadata fields associated therewith. The method and system include receiving data uploaded from a remote location, providing a web application to a client device over a network when requested, and transmitting the previously uploaded data to the web application. When an image requires input of metadata on the client device, the uploaded data is displayed on the client device for selection by the user. In response to the user's selection, the selected data is then used to automatically populate the metadata fields associated with the image file.

Human language translation of patient session information from implantable medical devices

Abstract: A system and method for efficiently and relatively inexpensively providing a capability of translating “Patient Session Information” comprising IMD data and patient data stored in IMD memory in one human language and optionally other patient data from other sources into another human language. The local language translation is effected by first employing an Extensible Mark-up Language (XML) converter for converting Patient Session Information from an initial format, such as a memory dump format, ASCII format, a waveform format, a numeric format, or a binary format, to an XML format, thereby providing XML formatted Patient Session Information. Then, the XML formatted Patient Session Information is subjected to transformation by a human language specific Extensible Stylesheet Language (XSL) stylesheet into XSL transformed Patient Session Information. The XSL stylesheet effects translation of the XML formatted Patient Session Information into a language understandable to the user in an HTML format or another XML format or another suitable format, e.g., PDF or SVG graphic image formats. The XSL transformed Patient Session Information is thereby rendered understandable to the user that selects the human language when the translated Patient Session Information is delivered as by visual display or print-out or audible presentation or storage depending upon a selection of the user. The translated Patient Session Information can be stored in the programmer memory or in the IMD memory or transferred or exported to another device or system interconnected with the programmer including a remote server accessed through the Internet.

Method and apparatus for building a memory image

Abstract: A method and arrangement are provided for building an object file format image, in Common Object File Format, for use with a processor. A plurality of object files in Common Object File Format are received as input. An object file format image is created from the plurality of object files. The object file format image is then output.

Computer speech reading system using human voice and text display

Abstract: A reading system includes a computer and a mass storage device and software including instructions for causing a computer to accept an image file generated from optically scanning an image of a document The software converts the image file into a converted text file that includes text information, and positional information associating the text with the position of its representation in the image file The software records the voice of an operator of the reading machine as a series of voice samples in synchronization with a highlighting indicia applied to a displayed representation of the document and stores the series of voice samples in a data structure that associates the voice samples with displayed representation The reading machine plays back the stored, recorded voice samples corresponding to words in the document as displayed by the monitor while highlighting is applied to the words in the displayed document

System and method for converting two-dimensional images into three-dimensional images

Abstract: A system and method for DIMENSIONALIZATION processing of images in consideration of an image format includes an image monitor and a processor. The image monitor is adapted to generate visual displays which provide an interactive interface through which objects of a duplicated original image are selected and repositioned with object rendering tools to generate a complementary image, with the original image and the complementary image forming a left and right stereo pair suitable for three-dimensional projection. The system includes a result monitor which allows the resulting three-dimensional projection to be monitored in real time as objects or portions of objects in the complementary images are repositioned within the images. The processor of generates image data for a film recorder. The image data is generated in consideration of an image format wherein the left images are recorded in the film frames such that the resulting film is suitable for two-dimensional projection with a standard motion picture projector and wherein each right image is compressed and positioned within the same frame space as its corresponding left image.

Specifying image file processing operations via device controls and a user-completed proof sheet

Abstract: A multifunction printing system, and a method for processing image files, which allows a sequence of multiple image processing operations on digital image files, such as photographs taken by a digital camera, to be specified and initiated at a single point in time. The system includes a command interface through which default values for image processing parameters can be set and an initial image processing operation initiated. The system also includes a scanner for receiving a combination proof sheet and order form. Prior to scanning, the proof sheet is marked by the user to identify the image files to be processed, any overriding image processing parameter values for some or all of the images, and any additional image processing operations to be performed. Image processing operations include printing image files, storing image files on a mass storage device, and sending image files via fax or e-mail.

Image display control apparatus

Abstract: An image display control system includes a display image generating block for generating a display image from three-dimensional image data and also includes a device information acquiring block for acquiring device information associated with a display device. The display image generating block generates the display image in an image format according to device information acquired by the device information acquiring block thereby allowing the image to be displayed on a stereoscopic display device regardless of the stereoscopic image format of the display device.

Image file formats: past, present, and future.

Abstract: Despite the rapid growth of the Internet for storage and display of World Wide Web-based teaching files, the available image file formats have remained relatively limited. The recently developed portable networks graphics (PNG) format is versatile and offers several advantages over the older Internet standard image file formats that make it an attractive option for digital teaching files. With the PNG format, it is possible to repeatedly open, edit, and save files with lossless compression along with gamma and chromicity correction. The two-dimensional interlacing capabilities of PNG allow an image to fill in from top to bottom and from right to left, making retrieval faster than with other formats. In addition, images can be viewed closer to the original settings, and metadata (ie, information about data) can be incorporated into files. The PNG format provides a network-friendly, patent-free, lossless compression scheme that is truly cross-platform and has many new features that are useful for multimedia and Web-based radiologic teaching. The widespread acceptance of PNG by the World Wide Web Consortium and by the most popular Web browsers and graphic manipulation software companies suggests an expanding role in the future of multimedia teaching file development.

Graphic image re-encoding and distribution system and method

Abstract: An image file, which typically represents a palette-based image that has been encoded using a first predefined run-length based encoding method, is decoded to produce an image data array The image data array is divided into blocks; either all the blocks or a majority of the blocks have a predefined fixed size At least some of the blocks of the image are processed to produce a corresponding re-encoded block In particular, each such block is processed by applying a plurality of distinct encodings to the block to produce an equal plurality of distinct re-encoded block versions One of the plurality of distinct re-encoded block versions is selected in accordance with predefined selection criteria for use as the re-encoded block Each re-encoded block is stored in a distinct data structure, such as a file In a client-server network, when a low bandwidth client device requests an image file, just the block image files needed by the client device are downloaded, thereby greatly reducing the request to display delay

Remote medical image analysis

Abstract: The Remote Medical Image Analysis System implements a process for providing computerized medical image analysis for medical service providers using an Application Service Provider [ASP] model. To analyze a medical image, the system accepts a medical image file from a remotely located user. The medical image file is transferred over a computer network, such as the Internet, wherein the system analyzes the medical image file. The analysis results (which may include transformed images, reports, and diagnoses) are then transferred by the system to the user over the computer network. To accomplish this task, the system implements web servers, application servers, and processing servers, with data servers utilizing a database for data storage and retrieval, coordinating data flows among the various servers and system users and archiving data for longer-term storage.

HTTP streaming of JPEG2000 images

Abstract: JPEG2000 is a new image compression standard. One of the goals of JPEG2000 is to support large images. Since even the compressed image file can be very big for large images, downloading the entire image can take a long time depending upon the user's connection speed. Thus, we propose to use streaming of JPEG2000 images. We use the Hypertext Transfer Protocol (HTTP) for streaming. The use of HTTP to stream JPEG2000 images will ease its deployment. Thus, JPEG2000 images can be hosted by a Web server and can be streamed to the client helper application. The solution is scalable, so client devices with different capabilities, a variety of screen resolutions, and heterogeneous bandwidths can all achieve a scalable viewing of the same content stored in a single file. It is also possible to stream only selected regions of the image at a particular resolution and decode this partial stream and display it at the client. Thus, the proposed approach can handle resolution, quality and region of interest scalability feature of JPEG2000 images.

Integration of radiology information into an application service provider DICOM image archive and/or web based viewer

Abstract: A preferred embodiment of the present invention provides a method and apparatus for integration of radiology information into an Application Server Provider DICOM Image Archive and/or Web Based Viewer. A preferred embodiment includes a medical information source that includes medical information in a medical information format, a medical image source that includes medical images in a medical image format, a data center for storing medical images and medical information in at least one format, and an interface for transmitting images and medical information between the medical information source and the medical image source and the data center. In a preferred embodiment, the interface simultaneously transmits both medical images and medical information in different formats.

Operation method for processing data file

Abstract: In an operation method for processing data file of the present invention, reduced-size images and file icons of small area associated with the reduced-size images are displayed in pairs at predetermined interval between a reduced-size image and a file icon in each pair, and at least the data file is processed with a function as selected or the display position of the reduced-size image is changed by performing drag-and-drop operations on the file icons instead of performing a drag-and-drop operation on the reduced-size image directly as in the conventional method. According to the foregoing arrangement of the present invention, the reduced-size image can be displayed without reducing the size even while a drag-and-drop operation is being performed, and it is therefore possible to identify each data file based on the reduced-size image.

Apparatus, method, signal and computer program product configured to provide output image adjustment of an image file

Abstract: An apparatus, method, signal and computer program product is provided to generate an image file that can correctly reproduce image data at a predetermined output device. The image file includes an image data storage area that stores image data, and a control information storage area stores output control information. The image data is stored in JPEG format for example, and output control information is stored in TIFF format. The output device control information is information set so as to be able to obtain an optimal image output results according to a paired-combination of the input device and output device, taking into consideration their respective image processing characteristics.

Scalable streaming of JPEG2000 images using hypertext transfer protocol

Abstract: This paper describes a scalable architecture for streaming of JPEG2000 images, using Hypertext Transfer Protocol (HTTP). JPEG2000 is a new image compression standard. One of the goals of JPEG2000 is to support large images. For a large image, even the compressed image file size can be very big. Thus downloading the entire image at its full resolution can take a long time depending upon the user's connection speed. Thus we propose to use streaming of JPEG2000 images. We use Hypertext transfer protocol (HTTP) for streaming. The use of HTTP to stream JPEG2000 images will ease its deployment, because of the widespread availability and accessibility of web servers. Thus JPEG2000 images can be hosted by web server and can be streamed to the client helper application. Our solution is scalable. The clients can view image at a variety of resolutions and quality levels. It is also possible to stream only selected region of the image at a particular resolution and decode this partial stream and display it at the client. Thus client devices with different capabilities, variety of screen resolutions, heterogeneous bandwidths can all achieve a scalable viewing of the same content stored in a single file.

Creation of image designating file and reproduction of image using same

Abstract: A technique for enabling scenario files and image files for supply to a scenario generating device to be created easily is provided The scenario creating device creates a scenario file supplied to a scenario reproducing device capable of reproducing only image files of a predetermined format The scenario creating device comprises: an input section including a pointing device; a display section; and a scenario creating section for creating the scenario file The scenario creating section provides a display of an execution icon on the display screen for causing the scenario creating section to execute a process When a file icon for a source file of a predetermined format including pagewise scenario information and image information is dragged and dropped on the execution icon by means of operation of the pointing device, a scenario file is created on the basis of the scenario information, and an image file of the predetermined format is generated on the basis of the image information

Image capture device with handwritten annotation

Abstract: The present invention is directed to an image data capture device for editing captured image data, the device generally including at least one image data capture element, an image data processor for generating image files from image data acquired by the capture element, and a user data entry device for enabling a user to modify image files. Preferably, one or more image data capture elements, the image data processor, and the user data entry device are disposed within a portable container.

Image management system and image management method

Abstract: The present invention provides an image management system and image management method for automatically retaining necessary diagnostic image files without relying on manual operations and thereby averting the risk of involuntary data deletion. An image file server connected to modality apparatuses and image viewers permanently archives diagnostic images with a record indication attached automatically on a removable medium. It also displays the image once, and if there is no user indication within a certain period of time after displaying, then it permanently archives the diagnostic image automatically. Alternatively, the diagnostic image may be temporarily stored once with a reservation for permanent archiving, then after a certain period of time it may be permanently archived automatically. When no removable medium is loaded, a reservation may be made for permanent archiving.

Adaptive color image compression based on visual attention

Abstract: This paper reports an adaptive still color image compression method which produces automatically selected ROI with a higher reconstruction quality with respect to the rest of the input image. The ROI are generated on-the fly with a purely data-driven technique based on visual attention. Inspired from biological vision, the multicue visual attention algorithm detects the most visually salient regions of an image. Thus, when operating in systems with low bit rate constraints, the adaptive coding scheme favors the allocation of a higher number of bits to those image regions that are more conspicuous to the human visual system. The compressed image files produced by this adaptive method are fully compatible with the JPEG standard, which favors their widespread utilization.

Method and system for appending information to graphical files stored in specific graphical file formats

Abstract: The present invention provides a method and system to append information to an image file containing a stored graphical image. The appended information relates to the contents of the graphical image. In the process of the present invention, there is an initial graphical file containing a stored image. During the creation of the graphical file (such as a PowerPoint file or Freelance Graphics file), the user can insert images, other objects or text onto the file. Some of the objects can be hyperlinks (referred to as “Hotspots”) to other files or other system resources. The graphical software stores information related to every object on the graphical file. During the process of converting a graphical image to a graphical image file format such as a JPEG file, the present invention takes the information concerning ‘Hotspot’ or other objects on the file on the graphical file and generates an appendix to the created graphical image file containing this ‘Hotspots’ information. In this process, the method of the present invention first reads the original length of the JPEG file. The present invention then attaches the appendix containing the ‘Hotspots’ information to the JPEG file. By this the length of the JPEG file is modified to show the addition of the attached information.

Laboratory system, method of controlling operation thereof, playback apparatus and method, film image management method, image data copying system and method of copying image data

Abstract: Images of film that has been developed are captured by image sensing. The original digital image data is converted to reduced digital image data representing images that are reduced in size and stored on a user's disk, and the original digital image data is stored on a laboratory recording medium together with an identification code identifying the roll of film. The identification code is applied to the film and to the user's disk on which the reduced digital image data has been stored. The original digital image data is read out of the laboratory recording medium and photographs of the images represented by this data are printed. Image data, information IX1 per each roll of film and information IX2 per each frame are read from photographic film having information recording zones, and the image data and information are recorded on a user's disk. A video component and an audio component are also recorded on the user's disk in advance. Slide-show program composed of information indicating a playback sequence, information relating to combinations of film images and video components and information for controlling the generation of sound is created in a playback apparatus and recorded on the user's disk. An image file including images read out of the copy-source recording medium and an index file including the reduced image data created are recorded, on a copy-destination recording medium.

Image information obtaining method, image information transmitting apparatus and image information transmitting system

Abstract: A transmitting and receiving device capable of transmitting and receiving information to and from another communication apparatus and an information processing device are provided. The information processing device produces directories that classifies a plurality of images stored in a recording medium, and if the communication apparatus asks for an offer of any image file according to information of the directories, the information processing device transmits the image file to the communication apparatus through the transmitting and receiving device. Consequently, the user is capable of easily designating the desired image file that meets the use according to the presented information about the directories by remote control with the communication apparatus.