公开(公告)号：US08605330B2

公开(公告)日：2013-12-10

申请号：US13051150

申请日：2011-03-18

Applicant: Takashi Fujita ,  Fumihiro Goto ,  Akitoshi Yamada ,  Akihiko Nakatani ,  Mitsuhiro Ono ,  Fumitaka Goto ,  Okinori Tsuchiya ,  Rie Kajihara ,  Ayumi Sano ,  Tomokazu Ishikawa

Inventor： Takashi Fujita ,  Fumihiro Goto ,  Akitoshi Yamada ,  Akihiko Nakatani ,  Mitsuhiro Ono ,  Fumitaka Goto ,  Okinori Tsuchiya ,  Rie Kajihara ,  Ayumi Sano ,  Tomokazu Ishikawa

IPC: H04N1/60

CPC classification number: B41J2/2121 ,  B41J2/2132 ,  H04N1/4057

Abstract: An image processing apparatus and an image processing method are provided which, when forming an image using a plurality of different sizes of dots, can produce a satisfactory image free from problematical levels of density unevenness, graininess and insufficient density with any of these dot sizes. To this end, when printing on pixel areas of a print medium by a plurality of relative movements between the printing unit and the print medium, the dot overlap rate of a dot size that tends to show density unevenness is set higher than that of a dot size that tends to show other image impairments more conspicuously than the density unevenness. This results in a satisfactory image that eliminates such image impairments as density unevenness, graininess and density insufficiency in the entire grayscale range.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种图像处理装置和图像处理方法，当使用多个不同尺寸的点形成图像时，可以产生令人满意的图像，这些图像没有任何这些点尺寸的密度不均匀性，颗粒度和密度不足的问题水平。 为此，当通过打印单元和打印介质之间的多次相对运动在打印介质的像素区域上进行打印时，倾向于显示浓度不均匀的点尺寸的点重叠率被设置为高于点 尺寸比密度不均匀性更显着地显示出其他图像损伤。 这导致令人满意的图像消除了整个灰度范围内的浓度不均匀性，颗粒度和密度不足的图像损伤。

公开(公告)号：US20120327151A1

公开(公告)日：2012-12-27

申请号：US13605876

申请日：2012-09-06

Applicant: Tohru Ikeda ,  Nobutaka Miyake ,  Akitoshi Yamada ,  Fumitaka Goto ,  Tomokazu Ishikawa ,  Mitsuhiro Ono ,  Hidetsugu Kagawa ,  Junichi Nakagawa ,  Ryosuke Iguchi

Inventor： Tohru Ikeda ,  Nobutaka Miyake ,  Akitoshi Yamada ,  Fumitaka Goto ,  Tomokazu Ishikawa ,  Mitsuhiro Ono ,  Hidetsugu Kagawa ,  Junichi Nakagawa ,  Ryosuke Iguchi

IPC: B41J29/38

CPC classification number: B41J2/2142 ,  B41J2/2146 ,  H04N1/6033 ,  H04N1/6041

Abstract: When the width of a recording head is greater than the width of a recording medium having a maximum conveyable width, a recorded image corresponding to ejecting ports in the entire area of the recording head cannot be corrected. Multiple correction test patterns are recorded using ejecting ports in part of the recording head, and correction data for correcting an image corresponding to ejecting ports in the entire area of the recording head on the basis of the colorimetric result of the test patterns. In this way, image data to be recorded by the ejecting ports in the entire area of the recording head is corrected.

Abstract translation: 当记录头的宽度大于具有最大可输送宽度的记录介质的宽度时，不能校正与记录头整个区域中的排出口对应的记录图像。 根据测试图案的比色结果，使用记录头的一部分中的喷射口记录多个校正测试图案，以及校正数据，用于校正与记录头的整个区域中的排出口对应的图像。 以这种方式，校正由记录头的整个区域中的排出口记录的图像数据。

公开(公告)号：US20120291542A1

公开(公告)日：2012-11-22

申请号：US13428094

申请日：2012-03-23

Applicant: Hiroshi FUJITA ,  Mitsuhiro ONO ,  Hidenori MATANO ,  Hiroshi KOBAYASHI ,  Shigeki TSUJII

Inventor： Hiroshi FUJITA ,  Mitsuhiro ONO ,  Hidenori MATANO ,  Hiroshi KOBAYASHI ,  Shigeki TSUJII

IPC: G01D11/24

CPC classification number: G01D11/245

Abstract: A sensor device includes a detector portion, plural metal terminals that transmit a detection signal from the detector portion, and a housing portion, which integrally supports the detector portion and metal terminals, formed from resin, leading end portions of the plural metal terminals configuring connector terminals, and the plural metal terminals being disposed with at least one portion thereof aligned when seen from the axial direction of the connector terminals, wherein protruding portions protruding in a direction differing from the axial direction of the connector terminals are provided on the metal terminals.

Abstract translation: 传感器装置包括检测器部分，从检测器部分传输检测信号的多个金属端子和一体地支撑由树脂形成的检测器部分和金属端子的壳体部分，多个金属端子构造连接器的前端部分 端子，并且从连接器端子的轴向观察时，至少一部分配置有多个金属端子，其中，在金属端子上设置有与连接器端子的轴向不同的方向突出的突出部。

公开(公告)号：US20120287194A1

公开(公告)日：2012-11-15

申请号：US13459822

申请日：2012-04-30

Applicant: Satoshi Masuda ,  Tomoki Yamamuro ,  Hitoshi Nishikori ,  Osamu Iwasaki ,  Norihiro Kawatoko ,  Atsuhiko Masuyama ,  Fumiko Suzuki ,  Nobuhiro Kitabatake ,  Mitsuhiro Ono

Inventor： Satoshi Masuda ,  Tomoki Yamamuro ,  Hitoshi Nishikori ,  Osamu Iwasaki ,  Norihiro Kawatoko ,  Atsuhiko Masuyama ,  Fumiko Suzuki ,  Nobuhiro Kitabatake ,  Mitsuhiro Ono

IPC: B41J2/205

CPC classification number: B41J2/195 ,  B41J2/155

Abstract: Adequate correction processing is performed on image data based on the degree of ink concentration that occurs even. An image processing apparatus having: acquisition unit for acquiring multi-value image data and a first parameter related to the degree of concentration of ink; first generation unit for generating corrected data by correcting the multi-value data that is to be printed for the first pixel based on the multi-value data that is to printed in the first pixel and a first parameter; and second generation unit for generating the first parameter and a second parameter that indicates the degree of ink concentration of the plurality of nozzles when printing a second pixel that is printed by the nozzles next to the first pixel.

Abstract translation: 基于均匀发生的墨水浓度的图像数据进行适当的校正处理。 一种图像处理装置，具有：获取单元，用于获取多值图像数据和与墨水浓度相关的第一参数; 第一产生单元，用于通过基于要打印在第一像素中的多值数据和第一参数来校正要针对第一像素打印的多值数据来产生校正数据; 以及第二产生单元，用于产生第一参数;以及第二参数，第二参数指示当打印由第一像素旁边的喷嘴打印的第二像素时多个喷嘴的油墨浓度。

公开(公告)号：US20120268759A1

公开(公告)日：2012-10-25

申请号：US13540051

申请日：2012-07-02

Applicant: Mitsuhiro Ono ,  Fumitaka Goto ,  Fumihiro Goto ,  Masao Kato ,  Akitoshi Yamada ,  Tetsuya Suwa ,  Yusuke Hashii ,  Arata Miyagi

Inventor： Mitsuhiro Ono ,  Fumitaka Goto ,  Fumihiro Goto ,  Masao Kato ,  Akitoshi Yamada ,  Tetsuya Suwa ,  Yusuke Hashii ,  Arata Miyagi

IPC: H04N1/60

CPC classification number: H04N1/2307 ,  H04N1/2323 ,  H04N1/4092

Abstract: In order to eliminate image deterioration based on the characteristics of an output device upon execution of edge emphasis processing, an image processing apparatus includes a setting unit which sets a print characteristic on the print medium, a region setting unit which sets a region, a brightness value derivation unit which derives brightness values, a first derivative derivation which derives first derivatives of the brightness values, an edge direction determination unit which determines an edge direction of brightness, an emphasis level determination unit which determines an emphasis level of a pixel value based on the first derivatives, and a replacement unit which calculates second derivatives of brightness values and replaces a pixel value of a pixel of interest based on the sign of the second derivative.

Abstract translation: 为了在执行边缘加重处理时消除基于输出装置的特性的图像劣化，图像处理装置包括设置单元，其设置打印介质上的打印特性，设置区域的区域设置单元，亮度 导出亮度值的值导出单元，导出亮度值的一阶导数的一阶导数导出，确定亮度的边缘方向的边缘方向确定单元，基于以下步骤确定像素值的强调级别的强调级别确定单元： 第一导数，以及替换单元，其基于二次导数的符号来计算亮度值的二阶导数并替换感兴趣像素的像素值。

公开(公告)号：US08238003B2

公开(公告)日：2012-08-07

申请号：US11832266

申请日：2007-08-01

Applicant: Mitsuhiro Ono ,  Akitoshi Yamada ,  Masao Kato ,  Fumihiro Goto ,  Tetsuya Suwa ,  Fumitaka Goto ,  Yusuke Hashii ,  Arata Miyagi

Inventor： Mitsuhiro Ono ,  Akitoshi Yamada ,  Masao Kato ,  Fumihiro Goto ,  Tetsuya Suwa ,  Fumitaka Goto ,  Yusuke Hashii ,  Arata Miyagi

IPC: G03F3/08

CPC classification number: H04N1/00278 ,  H04N1/32106 ,  H04N2101/00 ,  H04N2201/0084 ,  H04N2201/3274

Abstract: A transfer method for transferring data between a digital still camera and a printer in direct communication with each other. The digital still camera stores an image file of an input image and a conversion file including conversion information for carrying out color conversion in a preset color space common to both the digital still camera and the printer. The method includes a first transfer step of transferring from the digital still camera to the printer the conversion file and a second transfer step of transferring the image file from the digital still camera to the printer. The printer carries out color conversion of and outputs the image of the image file transferred in the second transfer step using the conversion information included in the conversion file transferred in the first transfer step.

Abstract translation: 一种用于在数字静态照相机和打印机之间传送数据的传送方法，它们彼此直接通信。 数字静态相机存储输入图像的图像文件和包括用于在数字静态照相机和打印机两者共同的预设色彩空间中进行颜色转换的转换信息的转换文件。 该方法包括从数字静态照相机向打印机传送转换文件的第一传送步骤和将图像文件从数字照相机传送到打印机的第二传送步骤。 打印机使用包含在第一传送步骤中传送的转换文件中的转换信息，进行在第二传送步骤中传送的图像文件的图像的颜色转换并输出。

公开(公告)号：US08228529B2

公开(公告)日：2012-07-24

申请号：US11448461

申请日：2006-06-07

Applicant: Akitoshi Yamada ,  Tetsuya Suwa ,  Yusuke Hashii ,  Kentaro Yano ,  Arata Miyagi ,  Takao Aichi ,  Fumihiro Goto ,  Masao Kato ,  Mitsuhiro Ono ,  Fumitaka Goto

Inventor： Akitoshi Yamada ,  Tetsuya Suwa ,  Yusuke Hashii ,  Kentaro Yano ,  Arata Miyagi ,  Takao Aichi ,  Fumihiro Goto ,  Masao Kato ,  Mitsuhiro Ono ,  Fumitaka Goto

IPC: G06F3/12

CPC classification number: H04N1/00278 ,  H04N1/00307 ,  H04N1/00923 ,  H04N2201/0015 ,  H04N2201/0062 ,  H04N2201/0084

Abstract: An adapter capable of communicating with an image supply device and an image output device and allowing direct printing even when a plurality of images are transferred at the same time from image supply devices. The adapter transmits a print request associated with a first image to the image output device. If acquisition of a second image is completed before acquisition of the first image completed, the adapter transfers the second image instead of the first image as the image to be printed.

Abstract translation: 一种能够与图像供给装置和图像输出装置通信的适配器，并且即使当多个图像同时从图像供给装置传送时也能够直接打印。 适配器将与第一图像相关联的打印请求发送到图像输出设备。 如果在获取第一图像完成之前完成了第二图像的获取，则适配器将第二图像代替第一图像作为要打印的图像。

公开(公告)号：US20120081439A1

公开(公告)日：2012-04-05

申请号：US13247309

申请日：2011-09-28

Applicant: Fumitaka GOTO ,  Nobutaka Miyake ,  Tohru Ikeda ,  Akitoshi Yamada ,  Mitsuhiro Ono ,  Ryosuke Iguchi ,  Hidetsugu Kagawa ,  Tomokazu Ishikawa ,  Junichi Nakagawa

Inventor： Fumitaka GOTO ,  Nobutaka Miyake ,  Tohru Ikeda ,  Akitoshi Yamada ,  Mitsuhiro Ono ,  Ryosuke Iguchi ,  Hidetsugu Kagawa ,  Tomokazu Ishikawa ,  Junichi Nakagawa

IPC: B41J29/38

CPC classification number: B41J2/2146 ,  G06K15/102 ,  G06K2215/111

Abstract: The invention decreases the enlargement of memory and processing time for the correction of image data carried out to reduce image deterioration caused by nozzle ejection characteristic variation in an inkjet printing apparatus. Print heads are provided with pluralities of chips that have nozzle arrays formed from a plurality of nozzles. Coupled portions and non-overlap portions are formed on each chip. An image processing apparatus sets input image data, which correspond to nozzle regions that are defined in nozzle arrays along the alignment direction of the nozzles of the print head and that are composed of a plurality of nozzles, as processing blocks. The input image data is processed according to parameters defined for each of those processing blocks. The boundaries of the nozzle regions corresponding to the input image data of the processing blocks are established according to the boundaries of the overlap portions and the non-overlap portions.

Abstract translation: 本发明减少了用于校正执行的图像数据的存储器的扩大和处理时间，以减少喷墨打印装置中由喷嘴喷射特性变化引起的图像劣化。 打印头设置有多个具有由多个喷嘴形成的喷嘴阵列的切屑。 在每个芯片上形成耦合部分和非重叠部分。 图像处理装置将与喷嘴阵列中沿着打印头的喷嘴的排列方向限定并且由多个喷嘴组成的喷嘴区域对应的输入图像数据设置为处理块。 根据为每个处理块定义的参数处理输入图像数据。 根据重叠部分和非重叠部分的边界，建立与处理块的输入图像数据对应的喷嘴区域的边界。

公开(公告)号：US20110316911A1

公开(公告)日：2011-12-29

申请号：US12963318

申请日：2010-12-08

Applicant: Tomokazu Ishikawa ,  Fumitaka Goto ,  Mitsuhiro Ono ,  Akitoshi Yamada ,  Yugo Mochizuki

Inventor： Tomokazu Ishikawa ,  Fumitaka Goto ,  Mitsuhiro Ono ,  Akitoshi Yamada ,  Yugo Mochizuki

IPC: B41J29/38

CPC classification number: G06K15/107 ,  G06K15/102 ,  G06K2215/111

Abstract: There is provided an image processing method in which in a full line type inkjet printer using a connecting head having an overlap region, even if a conveyance direction of a print medium is more or less inclined, a density change or degradation of graininess is not introduced. Therefore, an image data in a non-overlap region is distributed to a plurality of nozzle arrays such that ink is ejected from all the plurality of the nozzle arrays. On the other hand, a region where a print allowance rate changes in the overlap region is divided into plural regions, and the image data is distributed to the plurality of the nozzle arrays such that these regions are located to be shifted.

Abstract translation: 提供一种图像处理方法，其中在使用具有重叠区域的连接头的全线型喷墨打印机中，即使打印介质的传送方向或多或少倾斜，也不会引入密度变化或颗粒度的劣化 。 因此，非重叠区域中的图像数据被分配到多个喷嘴阵列，使得从所有多个喷嘴阵列喷射墨水。 另一方面，将重叠区域中的印刷容许率变化的区域分割为多个区域，并且将图像数据分布到多个喷嘴阵列，使得这些区域位于移动位置。

公开(公告)号：US20110235071A1

公开(公告)日：2011-09-29

申请号：US13051150

申请日：2011-03-18

Applicant: Takashi Fujita ,  Fumihiro Goto ,  Akitoshi Yamada ,  Akihiko Nakatani ,  Mitsuhiro Ono ,  Fumitaka Goto ,  Okinori Tsuchiya ,  Rie Kajihara ,  Ayumi Sano ,  Tomokazu Ishikawa

Inventor： Takashi Fujita ,  Fumihiro Goto ,  Akitoshi Yamada ,  Akihiko Nakatani ,  Mitsuhiro Ono ,  Fumitaka Goto ,  Okinori Tsuchiya ,  Rie Kajihara ,  Ayumi Sano ,  Tomokazu Ishikawa

IPC: G06K15/02

CPC classification number: B41J2/2121 ,  B41J2/2132 ,  H04N1/4057

Abstract: An image processing apparatus and an image processing method are provided which, when forming an image using a plurality of different sizes of dots, can produce a satisfactory image free from problematical levels of density unevenness, graininess and insufficient density with any of these dot sizes. To this end, when printing on pixel areas of a print medium by a plurality of relative movements between the printing unit and the print medium, the dot overlap rate of a dot size that tends to show density unevenness is set higher than that of a dot size that tends to show other image impairments more conspicuously than the density unevenness. This results in a satisfactory image that eliminates such image impairments as density unevenness, graininess and density insufficiency in the entire grayscale range.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种图像处理装置和图像处理方法，当使用多个不同尺寸的点形成图像时，可以产生令人满意的图像，这些图像没有任何这些点尺寸的密度不均匀性，颗粒度和密度不足的问题水平。 为此，当通过打印单元和打印介质之间的多次相对运动在打印介质的像素区域上进行打印时，倾向于显示浓度不均匀的点尺寸的点重叠率被设置为高于点 尺寸比密度不均匀性更显着地显示出其他图像损伤。 这导致令人满意的图像消除了整个灰度范围内的浓度不均匀性，颗粒度和密度不足的图像损伤。