CPC Class H04N

An image forming apparatus includes an image forming device, a controller, and an image processor that creates a reduced-size image from an original-size image of back-side image data at a size reduction ratio according to a magnification ratio from a first shrunk state of a recording paper sheet with only a front-side image formed to a second shrunk state after formation of the front-side and back-side images so that the back-side and front-side images on the sheet match respective original sizes of front-side image data and back-side image data. The controller allows the image forming device to form the front-side image, sets, based on a margin formed by the size reduction, a print start position for a back side of the sheet where the front-side and back-side images on the sheet are locationally aligned, and then allows the image forming device to form the reduced-size image as the back-side image.

A reading apparatus includes a synchronizing signal output unit, a first imaging unit, a second imaging unit, an acquisition unit, and a transmission unit. The synchronizing signal output unit outputs a synchronizing signal. The first imaging unit images a read target at an imaging position from a first direction in synchronism with the synchronizing signal. The second imaging unit images the read target at the imaging position from a second direction in synchronism with the synchronizing signal. The acquisition unit acquires a first image of the read target captured by the first imaging unit in synchronism with the synchronizing signal, and a second image of the read target captured by the second imaging unit in synchronism with the synchronizing signal. The transmission unit correlates the first image and the second image, and transmits the correlated first image and second image.

A camera device may capture a high-resolution image of a frame and store the high-resolution image in memory. The camera device may down-sample the high-resolution image to a low-resolution image of the frame. The camera device may transmit, to an external compute node, the low-resolution image. The camera device may receive, from the external compute node, a request for a region of interest from the high-resolution image. The camera device may transmit, to the external compute node, the region of interest from the high-resolution image. The camera device may have a captured frame rate at which high-resolution images are captured. The camera device may also have an external frame rate based upon which all, or only some, of the high-resolution images may be down-sampled to low-resolution images that are transmitted to the external compute node. The external frame rate may be decoupled from the captured frame rate.

A system and method for dynamic-link initiated user engagement and retention which employs a dynamic rules engine, utilizing a range of engagement rules and device-specific context to generate personalized deep links. As a user interacts with the platform, the rules engine assesses their behaviors, preferences, and past interactions. Leveraging this data, the engine constructs deep links tailored to the user's profile and device attributes. For instance, if an inactive user previously showed interest in a specific product category, the engine might craft a deep link offering an exclusive discount within that category, optimized for the user's device. These deep links are then seamlessly delivered via auto-populated text messages, emails, push notifications, or other channels. By providing direct access to enticing content, promotions, or features, the system re-engages users, enhancing customer retention and fostering active, ongoing engagement.