公开(公告)号：US08640955B2

公开(公告)日：2014-02-04

申请号：US12058630

申请日：2008-03-28

Applicant: Wei Ming

Inventor： Wei Ming

IPC: G06K7/10

CPC classification number: G06K19/06037 ,  G06K2019/06225

Abstract: A color barcode can record much more amount of information than black white barcode. However, the problem of the color barcode is that it is easy to lose integrity or authenticity in printing and copy generation. This invention provides an apparatus and a method to keep the integrity or authenticity of the color barcode. Such is accomplished by the color information portion of the color barcode representing the color information about what colors are used for color tiles of data portion of the color barcode and an apparatus and a method for producing and reproducing such color barcode.

Abstract translation: 彩色条形码可以记录比黑色条形码更多的信息量。 然而，彩色条形码的问题在于，在打印和拷贝生成中容易失去完整性或真实性。 本发明提供了一种保持彩色条形码的完整性或真实性的装置和方法。 这是通过彩色条形码的颜色信息部分来实现的，该彩色条形码表示彩色条形码的数据部分的彩色瓦片使用的颜色的颜色信息，以及用于制作和再现这种彩色条形码的装置和方法。

公开(公告)号：US08576445B2

公开(公告)日：2013-11-05

申请号：US13171370

申请日：2011-06-28

Applicant: Waleed H. Mebane ,  Bong sun Lee ,  Wei Ming ,  Jared Wayne Takeo Clock

Inventor： Waleed H. Mebane ,  Bong sun Lee ,  Wei Ming ,  Jared Wayne Takeo Clock

IPC: G06K15/02

CPC classification number: H04N1/6058 ,  H04N1/6027

Abstract: A method for processing a high dynamic range (HDR) image for printing. Tone mapping is first applied to the input image to map the colors from the original color space to an extended RGB space without scaling or clipping of colors. The colors are then converted to a device-independent color space such as Jab, and scaled (normalized) in that space. Then, image-based gamut mapping is performed in the Jab space to map the gamut of the image to the gamut of the destination device. The colors are then converted to the color space of the destination device (e.g. printer) and outputted.

Abstract translation: 一种用于处理用于打印的高动态范围（HDR）图像的方法。 色调映射首先应用于输入图像，以将颜色从原始颜色空间映射到扩展RGB空间，而不缩放或剪切颜色。 然后将颜色转换为与设备无关的颜色空间，如Jab，并在该空间中缩放（标准化）。 然后，在Jab空间中执行基于图像的色域映射，以将图像的色域映射到目标设备的色域。 然后将颜色转换为目的地设备（例如打印机）的颜色空间并输出。

公开(公告)号：US08442221B2

公开(公告)日：2013-05-14

申请号：US11241025

申请日：2005-09-30

Applicant: Wei Ming

Inventor： Wei Ming

IPC: H04L29/06

CPC classification number: G09C5/00

Abstract: An image encryption method is described for encrypting an images using an encryption key. The encryption method includes dividing the image into pixel groups and shifting the location of the pixel groups according to an encryption key, and reordering the bits of the pixel values of the image according to an encryption key. Each shifting and reordering is done according to a shifting patterns that is defined by a shifting rule and the bit values of a bit sequence generated from the encryption key. The encrypted image is embedded in a cover image using less significant bits of the cover image for transmission or storage. Corresponding decryption method is also provided. Also described are various applications of image encryption methods in secure handling of digital images, including secure scanning, secure printing, secure ID scanning, secure check reading, remote picture ID verification, and remote document submitting and receiving systems.

Abstract translation: 描述了使用加密密钥加密图像的图像加密方法。 加密方法包括将图像划分为像素组，并根据加密密钥移动像素组的位置，并根据加密密钥重新排序图像的像素值的位。 根据由移位规则定义的移位模式和从加密密钥生成的比特序列的比特值，进行每次移位和重新排序。 使用封面图像的较低有效位将加密图像嵌入封面图像中以进行传输或存储。 还提供了相应的解密方法。 还描述了图像加密方法在数字图像的安全处理中的各种应用，包括安全扫描，安全打印，安全ID扫描，安全检查读取，远程图片ID验证和远程文档提交和接收系统。

公开(公告)号：US08170275B2

公开(公告)日：2012-05-01

申请号：US13039570

申请日：2011-03-03

Applicant: Maria Qian Zhao ,  Wei Ming

Inventor： Maria Qian Zhao ,  Wei Ming

IPC: G06K9/00 ,  H04L9/32

CPC classification number: H04N1/32208 ,  G06K9/6202 ,  G06T1/0042 ,  G06T1/0078 ,  G06T2201/0051 ,  G06T2201/0061 ,  G06T2201/0083 ,  H04N1/32203 ,  H04N1/32293 ,  H04N1/32325 ,  H04N2201/3233 ,  H04N2201/3235 ,  H04N2201/3269 ,  H04N2201/3271

Abstract: A document authentication method uses a watermark added in a printed document to detection possible alterations made to the document after it was printed. First, a visible watermark in the form of a dot pattern is overlapped with an original digital image. The watermarked image is printed out as a halftone image at a first resolution. The watermark in the printed document appears as a light gray shade. Later, the printed document is scanned back using a grayscale scan at a resolution higher than the first resolution. In the scanned image, altered areas would appear flat (lacking intensity variation) whereas unaltered areas will have relatively large density variations due to the watermark dots and the fact that the image was halftone printed at a lower resolution. Alternations are detected by identifying flat areas within the image using a combination of flat block detection and a multiple thresholds method.

Abstract translation: 文档认证方法使用在打印文档中添加的水印来检测在打印文档之后对文档进行的可能的改变。 首先，点图案形式的可见水印与原始数字图像重叠。 水印图像以第一分辨率作为半色调图像打印出来。 打印文档中的水印显示为浅灰色阴影。 之后，使用灰度扫描以高于第一分辨率的分辨率扫描打印的文档。 在扫描图像中，改变的区域将显得平坦（缺乏强度变化），而未改变的区域将由于水印点而具有相对较大的密度变化，以及图像以较低分辨率打印的事实。 通过使用平面块检测和多阈值方法的组合来识别图像内的平坦区域来检测交替。

公开(公告)号：US07978366B2

公开(公告)日：2011-07-12

申请号：US11953038

申请日：2007-12-08

Applicant: Wei Ming

Inventor： Wei Ming

IPC: H04N1/40

CPC classification number: H04N1/6055

Abstract: A method for compensating for color variations among multiple user printers by providing a target simulation process in each user printer that modifies its default color characteristics so that it has the same color characteristics as a designated target printer. In a WCS implementation, a target CDMP and a user CDMP representing color characteristics of the target printer and the user printer, respectively, are stored and used by the WCS workflow to perform color conversion when printing an image on the user printer. In an ICC implementation, a color simulation profile is generated that matches the color characteristics of the user printer to those of the target printer. The color simulation profile is combined with the default color profile of the printer to generate a combined color profile which is used to perform color conversion when printing an image on the user printer.

Abstract translation: 一种用于通过在每个用户打印机中提供目标模拟处理来修正多个用户打印机之间的颜色变化的方法，其修改其默认颜色特性，使得其具有与指定的目标打印机相同的颜色特性。 在WCS实现中，分别表示目标打印机和用户打印机的颜色特征的目标CDMP和用户CDMP被WCS工作流程存储和使用，以在用户打印机上打印图像时执行颜色转换。 在ICC实现中，生成将用户打印机的颜色特性与目标打印机的颜色特性相匹配的颜色模拟配置文件。 颜色模拟配置文件与打印机的默认颜色配置文件组合，以生成组合的颜色配置文件，用于在用户打印机上打印图像时执行颜色转换。

公开(公告)号：US07823797B2

公开(公告)日：2010-11-02

申请号：US12058616

申请日：2008-03-28

Applicant: Wei Ming

Inventor： Wei Ming

IPC: G06K19/06

CPC classification number: G06K19/06037 ,  G06K2019/06225

Abstract: A color barcode can record much more amount of information than black white barcode. However, the problem of the color barcode is that it is easy to lose integrity or authenticity in printing and copy generation. This invention provides an apparatus and a method to keep the integrity or authenticity of the color barcode. Such is accomplished by the color information portion of the color barcode representing the color information about what colors are used for color tiles of data portion of the color barcode and an apparatus and a method for producing and reproducing such color barcode.

Abstract translation: 彩色条形码可以记录比黑色条形码更多的信息量。 然而，彩色条形码的问题在于，在打印和拷贝生成中容易失去完整性或真实性。 本发明提供了一种保持彩色条形码的完整性或真实性的装置和方法。 这是通过彩色条形码的颜色信息部分来实现的，该彩色条形码表示彩色条形码的数据部分的彩色瓦片使用的颜色的颜色信息，以及用于制作和再现这种彩色条形码的装置和方法。

公开(公告)号：US20090147279A1

公开(公告)日：2009-06-11

申请号：US11953038

申请日：2007-12-08

Applicant: Wei Ming

Inventor： Wei Ming

IPC: H04N1/40

CPC classification number: H04N1/6055

Abstract: A method for compensating for color variations among multiple user printers by providing a target simulation process in each user printer that modifies its default color characteristics so that it has the same color characteristics as a designated target printer. In a WCS implementation, a target CDMP and a user CDMP representing color characteristics of the target printer and the user printer, respectively, are stored and used by the WCS workflow to perform color conversion when printing an image on the user printer. In an ICC implementation, a color simulation profile is generated that matches the color characteristics of the user printer to those of the target printer. The color simulation profile is combined with the default color profile of the printer to generate a combined color profile which is used to perform color conversion when printing an image on the user printer.

Abstract translation: 一种用于通过在每个用户打印机中提供目标模拟处理来修正多个用户打印机之间的颜色变化的方法，其修改其默认颜色特性，使得其具有与指定的目标打印机相同的颜色特性。 在WCS实现中，分别表示目标打印机和用户打印机的颜色特征的目标CDMP和用户CDMP被WCS工作流程存储和使用，以在用户打印机上打印图像时执行颜色转换。 在ICC实现中，生成将用户打印机的颜色特性与目标打印机的颜色特性相匹配的颜色模拟配置文件。 颜色模拟配置文件与打印机的默认颜色配置文件组合，以生成组合的颜色配置文件，用于在用户打印机上打印图像时执行颜色转换。

公开(公告)号：US20080231880A1

公开(公告)日：2008-09-25

申请号：US11688323

申请日：2007-03-20

Applicant: Wei Ming

Inventor： Wei Ming

IPC: G06F3/12

CPC classification number: H04N1/0035 ,  H04N1/00244 ,  H04N1/00514 ,  H04N1/00517 ,  H04N2201/0039

Abstract: A method is described for automatically predicting user-preferred copy or scan settings based on past user behavior. The method is implemented in a management section of a copier, scanner, or multifunction devices that combine copy, scan and print functions, or on a server connected with such a device. The management section maintains a copy/scan/user (CSU) settings database that stores copy and/or scan settings associated with user IDs. Each time a copy or scan job is initiated, the management section analyzes the CSU database to determine a predicted user-preferred setting. The user may manually change the setting and confirm it, and the management section stores the user confirmed setting in the CSU database for future use. The CSU database may be transferred from one copier/scanner/multifunction device to another.

Abstract translation: 描述了一种基于过去的用户行为来自动预测用户偏好的复制或扫描设置的方法。 该方法在组合复印，扫描和打印功能的复印机，扫描仪或多功能设备的管理部分中或在与这种设备连接的服务器上实现。 管理部分维护一个复制/扫描/用户（CSU）设置数据库，用于存储与用户ID相关联的复制和/或扫描设置。 每次启动副本或扫描作业时，管理部分分析CSU数据库以确定预测的用户首选设置。 用户可以手动更改设置并进行确认，管理部分将用户确认的设置存储在CSU数据库中，以备将来使用。 CSU数据库可以从一台复印机/扫描仪/多功能设备转移到另一台。

公开(公告)号：US20080179407A1

公开(公告)日：2008-07-31

申请号：US12058616

申请日：2008-03-28

Applicant: Wei Ming

Inventor： Wei Ming

IPC: G06K19/06

CPC classification number: G06K19/06037 ,  G06K2019/06225

Abstract: A color barcode can record much more amount of information than black white barcode. However, the problem of the color barcode is that it is easy to lose integrity or authenticity in printing and copy generation. This invention provides an apparatus and a method to keep the integrity or authenticity of the color barcode. Such is accomplished by the color information portion of the color barcode representing the color information about what colors are used for color tiles of data portion of the color barcode and an apparatus and a method for producing and reproducing such color barcode.

公开(公告)号：US20070065040A1

公开(公告)日：2007-03-22

申请号：US11231769

申请日：2005-09-22

Applicant: Wei Ming

Inventor： Wei Ming

IPC: G06K9/36

CPC classification number: G06T3/4038

Abstract: The present application relates to an image processing apparatus which can match and combines two images including text correctly.

Abstract translation: 本申请涉及可以正确地匹配和组合包括文本的两个图像的图像处理装置。