公开(公告)号：US20080305829A1

公开(公告)日：2008-12-11

申请号：US12113581

申请日：2008-05-01

Applicant: David A. Monroe

Inventor： David A. Monroe

IPC: H04M1/00

CPC classification number: H04N1/00286 ,  H04N1/00204 ,  H04N1/33307 ,  H04N1/40 ,  H04N2201/0067 ,  H04N2201/0086 ,  H04N2201/33357 ,  H04N2201/33378

Abstract: An image capture, conversion, compression, storage and transmission system provides a data signal representing the image in a format and protocol capable of being transmitted over any of a plurality of readily available transmission systems and received by readily available, standard equipment receiving stations. In its most comprehensive form, the system is capable of sending and receiving audio, documentary and visual image data to and from standard remote stations readily available throughout the world.

Abstract translation: 图像捕获，转换，压缩，存储和传输系统提供表示图像的数据信号，其格式和协议能够通过多个容易获得的传输系统中的任何一个发送，并由易于获得的标准设备接收站接收。 在最全面的形式下，该系统能够在世界各地容易获得的标准远程站发送和接收音频，纪录片和视觉图像数据。

公开(公告)号：US07375839B2

公开(公告)日：2008-05-20

申请号：US10917323

申请日：2004-08-13

Applicant: Takehiro Yoshida

Inventor： Takehiro Yoshida

IPC: G06F15/00 ,  H04N1/00

CPC classification number: H04N1/00212 ,  H04N1/00209 ,  H04N1/00214 ,  H04N1/0022 ,  H04N1/00244 ,  H04N1/33323 ,  H04N1/33346 ,  H04N1/33376 ,  H04N2201/0086 ,  H04N2201/0093 ,  H04N2201/33321 ,  H04N2201/33342 ,  H04N2201/33357 ,  H04N2201/33364

Abstract: In facsimile-communicating an original when the Internet selection state in an operation unit is set to “automatic selection”, the original is communicated by selecting the e-mail-based Internet for an A4 original size, and the session-based Internet for a B4 or A3 original size. At the same time, the original information is transmitted in accordance with the transmission mode of its own apparatus, the encoding method determined based on the reception capability of a facsimile apparatus at a reception destination, and the receiving-side output original size and resolution.

Abstract translation: 当在操作单元中的互联网选择状态被设置为“自动选择”时将原稿传真到传真中，通过选择A4原始尺寸的基于电子邮件的因特网来传送原件，并且基于会话的因特网 B4或A3原稿尺寸。 同时，根据其本身装置的发送模式，根据在接收目的地的传真装置的接收能力确定的编码方法和接收侧的输出原稿尺寸和分辨率来发送原始信息。

公开(公告)号：US07307747B2

公开(公告)日：2007-12-11

申请号：US11070577

申请日：2005-02-28

Applicant: Douglas E. Meisner ,  Jon D. Clauson ,  Douglas C. Shimonek

Inventor： Douglas E. Meisner ,  Jon D. Clauson ,  Douglas C. Shimonek

IPC: G06F15/00 ,  G06K9/36

CPC classification number: H04N1/33323 ,  H04N19/12 ,  H04N19/14 ,  H04N19/154 ,  H04N19/162 ,  H04N2201/33357

Abstract: A method and apparatus for preparing an image for downloading over a link. The method includes receiving a user selection for an image to prepare, retrieving current user settings reflective of desired settings for compressing the image and automatically presenting a plurality of variations of the image to the user where each variation is derived using compression settings that are scaled from the current user settings.

Abstract translation: 一种用于准备通过链接下载的图像的方法和装置。 该方法包括接收用于图像的用户选择以准备，检索反映用于压缩图像的期望设置的当前用户设置，并且自动地向用户呈现图像的多个变体，其中使用从 当前用户设置。

公开(公告)号：US20070236706A1

公开(公告)日：2007-10-11

申请号：US11392939

申请日：2006-03-30

Applicant: Sunao Tabata ,  Shunichi Megawa

Inventor： Sunao Tabata ,  Shunichi Megawa

IPC: G06F3/12 ,  G06K15/02

CPC classification number: H04N1/3333 ,  H04N1/646 ,  H04N19/186 ,  H04N19/59 ,  H04N19/60 ,  H04N2201/33357

Abstract: There is provided a decoding apparatus and a decoding method which are for using compressed data efficiently by making the resolutions of the individual components differ from one another. A decoding apparatus decodes compressed data that represents an image signal composed of a plurality of components as a compressed code by making the resolutions of the individual components differ from one another. The decoding apparatus basically comprises input sections 5-Y, 5-I, 5-Q which decode compressed data and take in the individual components independently, a reduction circuit 5-Y-1 which reduces and changes a size corresponding to the processing unit and resolution of any one of the components, and a conversion section 5-6 which converts into a decoded image signal in a specific format by using reduced components and uncompressed components.

Abstract translation: 提供了通过使各个部件的分辨率彼此不同而有效地使用压缩数据的解码装置和解码方法。 解码装置通过使各个分量的分辨率彼此不同，将表示由多个分量组成的图像信号的压缩数据解码为压缩代码。 解码装置基本上包括对压缩数据进行解码并独立地取入各个组件的输入部分5 -Y，5-I，5-Q，减少和改变对应于处理单元的大小的缩小电路5 -Y-1，以及 任何一个组件的分辨率，以及转换部分5-6，其通过使用缩小的分量和未压缩分量转换成特定格式的解码图像信号。

公开(公告)号：US20070165955A1

公开(公告)日：2007-07-19

申请号：US11414044

申请日：2006-04-27

Applicant: Hau Hwang ,  Hsiang-Tsun Li ,  Shizhong Liu

Inventor： Hau Hwang ,  Hsiang-Tsun Li ,  Shizhong Liu

IPC: G06K9/36

CPC classification number: H04N1/41 ,  H04N1/33307 ,  H04N2201/33357 ,  H04N2201/33378

Abstract: The imaging system converts raw data for an image to formatted data concurrently with compressing the formatted data for the image. The exemplary imaging system includes an image processor for generating blocks of formatted data from raw image data. The exemplary imaging system also includes an image compressor for compressing the blocks of formatted data. The compressor compresses one or more of the blocks while the image processor generates one or more blocks of formatted data.

Abstract translation: 成像系统通过压缩图像的格式化数据同时将图像的原始数据转换为格式化数据。 示例性成像系统包括用于从原始图像数据生成格式化数据块的图像处理器。 该示例性成像系统还包括用于压缩格式化数据块的图像压缩器。 当图像处理器生成一个或多个格式化数据块时，压缩器压缩一个或多个块。

公开(公告)号：US07194140B2

公开(公告)日：2007-03-20

申请号：US10286776

申请日：2002-11-04

Applicant: Naoki Ito ,  Tadayoshi Nakayama ,  Ken-ichi Ohta ,  Hidefumi Osawa ,  Shinichi Kato

Inventor： Naoki Ito ,  Tadayoshi Nakayama ,  Ken-ichi Ohta ,  Hidefumi Osawa ,  Shinichi Kato

IPC: G06K9/36 ,  G06K1/00

CPC classification number: H04N1/3333 ,  G06K15/1852 ,  H04N1/32128 ,  H04N1/40062 ,  H04N1/41 ,  H04N2201/3243 ,  H04N2201/3278 ,  H04N2201/33357

Abstract: This invention has as its object to provide an image processing apparatus, which can obviate the need for image re-input, can effectively generate encoded data that falls within a set size, and can minimize deterioration of image quality. To this end, an image processing apparatus according to this invention includes first discrimination unit for discriminating the type of image of each of a plurality of regions, which form image data input, second discrimination unit for discriminating if the image data is inputted by a continuous scan of images, selection unit for selecting an encoding method used in compression of each region on the basis of discrimination results of the first and second discrimination unit, first compression unit for compressing image data of each region using the encoding method selected by the selection unit, and second compression unit for compressing information that pertains to the type of image of each region.

Abstract translation: 本发明的目的是提供一种可以避免对图像重新输入的需要的图像处理装置，可以有效地生成落在设定尺寸内的编码数据，并且可以最小化图像质量的劣化。 为此，根据本发明的图像处理装置包括：第一鉴别单元，用于鉴别形成图像数据的多个区域中的每一个的图像类型;第二鉴别单元，用于鉴别图像数据是否由 连续扫描图像，选择单元，用于基于第一和第二鉴别单元的鉴别结果来选择用于压缩每个区域的编码方法;第一压缩单元，用于使用所选择的编码方法压缩每个区域的图像数据 以及用于压缩与每个区域的图像类型有关的信息的第二压缩单元。

公开(公告)号：US20060262349A1

公开(公告)日：2006-11-23

申请号：US11436698

申请日：2006-05-19

Applicant: Shohhei Moroi

Inventor： Shohhei Moroi

IPC: G06F3/12

CPC classification number: H04N1/00244 ,  G06F3/1246 ,  H04N1/00408 ,  H04N1/00411 ,  H04N1/00413 ,  H04N1/0044 ,  H04N1/00461 ,  H04N1/00464 ,  H04N1/00482 ,  H04N1/00973 ,  H04N2201/0039 ,  H04N2201/0094 ,  H04N2201/33321 ,  H04N2201/33328 ,  H04N2201/33357 ,  H04N2201/33378

Abstract: An image handling apparatus is disclosed, including an operation panel, hardware resources, a transferring part, and an image generation controlling part. The transferring part transfers image handle information input at the input screen to an external apparatus. The image generation controlling part receives and parses image generation information for at least one of the hardware resources to execute an image generation based on the image handle information, from the external apparatus in response to an instruction of the image generation, so that at least one of the hardware resources executes the image generation.

公开(公告)号：US07099030B2

公开(公告)日：2006-08-29

申请号：US10022857

申请日：2001-12-20

Applicant: Minoru Suzuki

Inventor： Minoru Suzuki

IPC: H04N1/00 ,  G06K9/36

CPC classification number: H04N1/33338 ,  H04N1/00209 ,  H04N2201/0068 ,  H04N2201/0086 ,  H04N2201/33357

Abstract: A communications system receives fax image data encoded with a specific facsimile data format and carrying transmission codes having no relation with image contents, converts the received fax image data into Internet-fax data in a specific format, and transfers the Internet-fax data to an Internet terminal as an in-system terminal. The communications system includes a receiver to receive the fax image data supplied via a regular communications network, a comparator to compare an encoding mode for the received fax image data and an encoding mode for the Internet-fax data for the Internet terminal, a converter to add format data for the Internet-fax data to the fax image data with no decoding of the fax image data if there is a match in the comparison, for converting the format data-added fax image data into the Internet fax data, and a transmitter to transmit the converted Internet fax data to the Internet terminal.

Abstract translation: 通信系统接收以特定传真数据格式编码的传真图像数据，并承载与图像内容无关的传输码，将接收的传真图像数据转换为特定格式的因特网传真数据，并将因特网传真数据传送到 互联网终端作为系统内终端。 通信系统包括：接收器，用于接收通过常规通信网络提供的传真​​图像数据;比较器，用于比较接收的传真图像数据的编码模式和用于因特网终端的因特网传真数据的编码模式;转换器 如果在比较中存在匹配，则将互联网传真数据的格式数据添加到传真图像数据，而不对传真图像数据进行解码，用于将格式数据添加的传真图像数据转换成因特网传真数据，以及发送器 将转换的因特网传真数据传送到因特网终端。

公开(公告)号：US20060067584A1

公开(公告)日：2006-03-30

申请号：US11231274

申请日：2005-09-20

Applicant: Yoshinobu Sato

Inventor： Yoshinobu Sato

IPC: G06K9/36 ,  H04N1/60

CPC classification number: H04N1/00167 ,  H04N1/333 ,  H04N1/3872 ,  H04N1/3877 ,  H04N19/124 ,  H04N19/146 ,  H04N19/154 ,  H04N19/172 ,  H04N19/60 ,  H04N2101/00 ,  H04N2201/33357

Abstract: An image forming apparatus and method capable of decompressing and compressing image data. More specifically, the apparatus and method include decompressing first compressed image data, processing the decompressed image data, selecting from among a plurality of quantization tables a quantization table providing a compression ratio lower than a compression ratio of the first compressed image data, and compressing the processed image data.

Abstract translation: 一种能够对图像数据进行解压缩和压缩的图像形成装置和方法。 更具体地，该装置和方法包括解压缩第一压缩图像数据，处理解压缩图像数据，从多个量化表中选择提供低于第一压缩图像数据的压缩比的压缩比的量化表，并压缩 处理后的图像数据。

公开(公告)号：US20060008167A1

公开(公告)日：2006-01-12

申请号：US10885143

申请日：2004-07-06

Applicant: Qing Yu ,  Jiebo Luo ,  Rodney Miller

Inventor： Qing Yu ,  Jiebo Luo ,  Rodney Miller

IPC: G06K9/36

CPC classification number: H04N1/33307 ,  H04N19/126 ,  H04N19/154 ,  H04N19/162 ,  H04N19/172 ,  H04N19/192 ,  H04N19/60 ,  H04N2101/00 ,  H04N2201/33357

Abstract: A method of storing an image in a digital camera, comprising the steps of: capturing the image using the selected quantization table. A method of storing an image in a digital camera, wherein the step of selecting a quantization table comprises the steps of: selecting a quality setting; compressing the image using a quantization table corresponding to the selected quality setting; decompressing the image; evaluating the decompressed image with the image quality metric; and, adjusting the quantization table such that the quality metric matches the selected quality setting.

Abstract translation: 一种在数码相机中存储图像的方法，包括以下步骤：使用所选择的量化表捕获图像。 一种在数码相机中存储图像的方法，其中选择量化表的步骤包括以下步骤：选择质量设置; 使用与所选质量设置相对应的量化表来压缩图像; 解压图像; 用图像质量度量评估解压缩图像; 以及调整所述量化表使得所述质量度量与所选择的质量设置匹配。