公开(公告)号：US6075894A

公开(公告)日：2000-06-13

申请号：US977735

申请日：1997-11-25

申请人： Kentaro Yano ,  Naoji Ohtsuka ,  Osamu Iwasaki ,  Takahiro Matsuura ,  Daigoro Kanematsu

发明人： Kentaro Yano ,  Naoji Ohtsuka ,  Osamu Iwasaki ,  Takahiro Matsuura ,  Daigoro Kanematsu

IPC分类号： G06T5/00 ,  G06T5/20 ,  G06K9/36

CPC分类号： G06T5/002 ,  G06T5/30 ,  G06T7/0085 ,  H04N1/4092 ,  G06K2215/0071 ,  G06T2207/20164

摘要： An image processing method and an apparatus capable of employing the method, which smooth notches on outlines and output an image of high quality having smooth outlines. First, edges to be smoothed are determined, then numbers of consecutive black dots in the horizontal and vertical directions are counted from originating points in the determined edge. Further, dots for correcting an original image are calculated based on the counted numbers of consecutive black dots. Thereby it is possible to perform the high speed smoothing correction efficiently, facilitating production of a high quality printing apparatus for a reasonable price.

摘要翻译： 一种能够使用该方法的图像处理方法和装置，其在轮廓上平滑切口并输出具有平滑轮廓的高质量图像。 首先，确定要平滑的边缘，然后从所确定的边缘中的起点计数水平和垂直方向上连续黑点的数目。 此外，基于计数的连续黑点数来计算用于校正原始图像的点。 因此，可以有效地执行高速平滑校正，便于以合理的价格生产高质量的打印装置。

公开(公告)号：US07515318B2

公开(公告)日：2009-04-07

申请号：US10837672

申请日：2004-05-04

申请人： Hitoshi Nishikori ,  Naoji Otsuka ,  Kiichiro Takahashi ,  Osamu Iwasaki ,  Minoru Teshigawara ,  Takeshi Yazawa ,  Toshiyuki Chikuma

发明人： Hitoshi Nishikori ,  Naoji Otsuka ,  Kiichiro Takahashi ,  Osamu Iwasaki ,  Minoru Teshigawara ,  Takeshi Yazawa ,  Toshiyuki Chikuma

IPC分类号： G06F15/00 ,  G03F3/08 ,  G06K9/00

CPC分类号： H04N1/4057 ,  H04N1/40087

摘要： In an image processing method, on the basis of input image data with respect to a target pixel, independent multi-level data (g0, g1) corresponding to respective plural species of dots which are different in at least one of a density and a diameter are generated, and then data (O0, O1) relating to an amount of generation of the dots with respect to the target pixel are generated on the basis of a relationship between the generated independent multi-level data (g0, g1) corresponding to the plural species of dots. The image processing method is effective in performing design having a high degree of flexibility in proper use of a relatively high power dot (high density dot or large dot) and a relatively low power dot (low density dot or small dot) and can realize obviation or alleviation of an occurrence of granulation or an apparent frame caused due to the relatively high power dot.

摘要翻译： 在图像处理方法中，基于与目标像素相关的输入图像数据，对应于在密度和直径中的至少一个中不同的各种点的独立的多级数据（g0，g1） 基于与所生成的独立多级数据（g0，g1）之间的关系，生成关于相对于目标像素的点的生成量的数据（O0，O1） 多种点。 图像处理方法在正确使用较高功率点（高密度点或大点）和相对低功率点（低密度点或小点）时具有高度灵活性的设计是有效的，并且可以实现消除 或减轻由于相对高的功率点引起的造粒或表观框架的发生。

公开(公告)号：US07350893B2

公开(公告)日：2008-04-01

申请号：US11515846

申请日：2006-09-06

申请人： Minoru Teshigawara ,  Naoji Otsuka ,  Kiichiro Takahashi ,  Osamu Iwasaki ,  Tetsuya Edamura ,  Naomi Oshio

发明人： Minoru Teshigawara ,  Naoji Otsuka ,  Kiichiro Takahashi ,  Osamu Iwasaki ,  Tetsuya Edamura ,  Naomi Oshio

IPC分类号： B41J2/205

CPC分类号： B41J2/205 ,  B41J2/2128

摘要： The present invention suppresses the adverse effect of air currents resulting from ink ejection, regardless of the moving speed of a print head, to allow high-grade images to be printed. Input image data is converted into print data corresponding to each of a plurality of nozzle arrays so that an amount of ink droplets ejected from each of the plurality of nozzle arrays and ejected per unit area is different depending on the moving speed of the print head.

摘要翻译： 本发明抑制喷墨所产生的空气流的不利影响，而不管打印头的移动速度如何，以允许打印高等级的图像。 输入图像数据被转换为与多个喷嘴阵列中的每一个相对应的打印数据，使得从多个喷嘴阵列中的每一个排出并且每单位面积喷射的墨滴的量根据打印头的移动速度而不同。

公开(公告)号：US20070002096A1

公开(公告)日：2007-01-04

申请号：US11515846

申请日：2006-09-06

申请人： Minoru Teshigawara ,  Naoji Otsuka ,  Kiichiro Takahashi ,  Osamu Iwasaki ,  Tetsuya Edamura ,  Naomi Oshio

发明人： Minoru Teshigawara ,  Naoji Otsuka ,  Kiichiro Takahashi ,  Osamu Iwasaki ,  Tetsuya Edamura ,  Naomi Oshio

IPC分类号： B41J23/00

CPC分类号： B41J2/205 ,  B41J2/2128

摘要： The present invention suppresses the adverse effect of air currents resulting from ink ejection, regardless of the moving speed of a print head, to allow high-grade images to be printed. Input image data is converted into print data corresponding to each of a plurality of nozzle arrays so that an amount of ink droplets ejected from each of the plurality of nozzle arrays and ejected per unit area is different depending on the moving speed of the print head.

摘要翻译： 本发明抑制喷墨所产生的空气流的不利影响，而不管打印头的移动速度如何，以允许打印高等级的图像。 输入图像数据被转换为与多个喷嘴阵列中的每一个相对应的打印数据，使得从多个喷嘴阵列中的每一个排出并且每单位面积喷射的墨滴的量根据打印头的移动速度而不同。

公开(公告)号：US20050243126A1

公开(公告)日：2005-11-03

申请号：US11114167

申请日：2005-04-26

申请人： Kiichiro Takahashi ,  Naoji Otsuka ,  Osamu Iwasaki ,  Minoru Teshigawara ,  Tetsuya Edamura ,  Naomi Oshio

发明人： Kiichiro Takahashi ,  Naoji Otsuka ,  Osamu Iwasaki ,  Minoru Teshigawara ,  Tetsuya Edamura ,  Naomi Oshio

IPC分类号： B41J2/01 ,  B41J2/145 ,  B41J2/15 ,  B41J2/21 ,  B41J2/255 ,  B41J19/14

CPC分类号： B41J2/15 ,  B41J2/2125 ,  B41J19/147

摘要： This invention provides a printing apparatus which employs a print head constructed to minimize a memory area to hold ejection data and not requiring a sophisticated manufacturing technology and thus realizes a print mode to perform a higher-than-normal-resolution printing, making it possible to form a high quality image when needed. For each of cyan and magenta that make large contributions to the formation of an image, four nozzle arrays are allocated. For each of the remaining colors, two nozzle arrays are allocated. For cyan and magenta, the interval between adjoining nozzles of the paired two arrays is set to ¼ the nozzle pitch. For cyan and magenta, all of the four nozzle arrays are used in the high resolution print mode and, in the normal print mode, only two of the four nozzle arrays are used for printing. Of the paired adjoining nozzle arrays, only one is used.

摘要翻译： 本发明提供了一种打印装置，其采用构造成使存储区域最小化以保持喷射数据并且不需要复杂制造技术的打印头，从而实现打印模式以执行高于正常分辨率的打印，使得可以 在需要时形成高质量的图像。 对于对形成图像做出巨大贡献的青色和品红色中的每一个，分配四个喷嘴阵列。 对于每个剩余的颜色，分配两个喷嘴阵列。 对于青色和品红色，成对的两个阵列的相邻喷嘴之间的间隔设置为1/4的喷嘴间距。 对于青色和品红色，所有四个喷嘴阵列都以高分辨率打印模式使用，并且在正常打印模式下，四个喷嘴阵列中只有两个用于打印。 在成对的邻接喷嘴阵列中，仅使用一个。

公开(公告)号：US06390586B1

公开(公告)日：2002-05-21

申请号：US08847741

申请日：1997-04-22

申请人： Kiichiro Takahashi ,  Naoji Otsuka ,  Hitoshi Nishikori ,  Osamu Iwasaki

发明人： Kiichiro Takahashi ,  Naoji Otsuka ,  Hitoshi Nishikori ,  Osamu Iwasaki

IPC分类号： B41J29393

CPC分类号： G06K15/102 ,  B41J2/2132 ,  B41J19/142 ,  G06K2215/0094

摘要： The present invention achieves formation of a 2n-value image with data of n bits, thereby reducing the amount of image information to be transferred and processed, while improving the tonal rendition, and thereby realizing a high-quality recording system for dot matrix recording suitable for personal use. For this purpose there is disclosed an ink jet recording apparatus and a method therefor, comprising an image process unit for generating multi-value information, an identification unit for identifying that the image data are multi-value information, an identification unit for the recording head, and an analysis unit for decoding the n-bit information, and featured by effecting multi-value recording while processing the n-bit data as multi-value information.

摘要翻译： 本发明通过n位数据形成具有2n值图像的2n值图像，从而减少了要传送和处理的图像信息量，同时改善了音调再现，从而实现了适用于点阵记录的高品质记录系统 供个人使用。 为此，公开了一种喷墨记录装置及其方法，包括用于产生多值信息的图像处理单元，用于识别图像数据是多值信息的识别单元，用于记录头的识别单元 以及用于对n位信息进行解码的分析单元，其特征在于在将n位数据作为多值信息处理时进行多值记录。

公开(公告)号：US07641309B2

公开(公告)日：2010-01-05

申请号：US11204008

申请日：2005-08-16

申请人： Minoru Teshigawara ,  Naoji Otsuka ,  Kiichiro Takahashi ,  Osamu Iwasaki ,  Tetsuya Edamura ,  Yoshinori Nakagawa ,  Satoshi Seki ,  Naomi Oshio

发明人： Minoru Teshigawara ,  Naoji Otsuka ,  Kiichiro Takahashi ,  Osamu Iwasaki ,  Tetsuya Edamura ,  Yoshinori Nakagawa ,  Satoshi Seki ,  Naomi Oshio

IPC分类号： B41J2/21

CPC分类号： B41J2/21 ,  B41J2/2125 ,  B41J29/38

摘要： A present invention reduces the generation of periodic uneven print density in the image in a main scanning direction. The present invention focuses attention on a fact that, when a printing head including a plurality of nozzle arrays for ejecting different inks is used to print an image and when the same pixel is printed by a combination of nozzle arrays in which an interval in the main scanning direction is relatively short, the displacement of ink impact positions is smaller when compared to a case where the same pixel is printed by a combination of nozzle arrays in which an interval in the main scanning direction is relatively long. Thus, a dot arrangement pattern allocated to the pixel data is selected so that the same pixel is printed by a combination of nozzle arrays in which an interval in the main scanning direction is relatively short.

摘要翻译： 本发明减少了主扫描方向上的图像周期性不均匀印刷浓度的产生。 本发明着眼于以下事实：当使用包括用于喷射不同油墨的多个喷嘴阵列的打印头来打印图像时，并且当通过喷嘴阵列的组合打印相同的像素时，其中主要的间隔 扫描方向相对较短时，与通过主扫描方向的间隔相对较长的喷嘴阵列的组合来打印相同像素的情况相比，墨水冲击位置的位移更小。 因此，选择分配给像素数据的点布置图案，使得通过主扫描方向的间隔相对较短的喷嘴阵列的组合来打印相同的像素。

公开(公告)号：US07564591B1

公开(公告)日：2009-07-21

申请号：US09678020

申请日：2000-10-04

申请人： Kiichiro Takahashi ,  Naoji Otsuka ,  Hitoshi Sugimoto ,  Hitoshi Nishikori ,  Osamu Iwasaki ,  Kaneji Yamada ,  Minoru Teshigawara ,  Takeshi Yazawa ,  Toshiyuki Chikuma

发明人： Kiichiro Takahashi ,  Naoji Otsuka ,  Hitoshi Sugimoto ,  Hitoshi Nishikori ,  Osamu Iwasaki ,  Kaneji Yamada ,  Minoru Teshigawara ,  Takeshi Yazawa ,  Toshiyuki Chikuma

IPC分类号： H04N1/405

CPC分类号： H04N1/405 ,  B41J2/2128 ,  G06K15/102 ,  H04N1/40062 ,  H04N1/4072

摘要： In a printer, when difference in ejection characteristic among nozzles appears as density non-uniformity and the way of letting the density non-uniformity appear is different depending upon kind of image, proper density correction is performed. Specifically, the kind of image to be printed is judged, and when the kind of image is a halftone image according to the judgment, a density correction table corresponding to the halftone image is selected and used to perform the density correction. Also when the kind of image is judged to be a solid image (without a portion of the halftone image), a proper table is selected similarly and used to perform the density correction.

摘要翻译： 在打印机中，当喷嘴中的喷射特性的差异出现为密度不均匀性时，出现密度不均匀的方式根据图像的种类而不同，因此进行适当的密度校正。 具体地，判断要打印的图像的类型，并且当根据判断的图像的类型是半色调图像时，选择与半色调图像相对应的浓度校正表，并用于执行浓度校正。 此外，当图像的类型被判断为实心图像（没有半色调图像的一部分）时，类似地选择适当的表并用于执行浓度校正。

公开(公告)号：US07114790B2

公开(公告)日：2006-10-03

申请号：US10925036

申请日：2004-08-25

申请人： Satoshi Seki ,  Naoji Otsuka ,  Kiichiro Takahashi ,  Osamu Iwasaki ,  Minoru Teshigawara

发明人： Satoshi Seki ,  Naoji Otsuka ,  Kiichiro Takahashi ,  Osamu Iwasaki ,  Minoru Teshigawara

IPC分类号： B41J29/00

CPC分类号： B41J11/0025 ,  B41J11/0095

摘要： A printing apparatus and a print position aligning method are provided which can execute a dot position adjust value calculation mode normally and smoothly without requiring the user to make decisions or adjustments. A test pattern to check the width of a print medium is printed and is detected by an optical sensor to decide whether or not a dot position adjustment pattern can be printed. Before the dot position adjustment pattern is printed, a decision is made as to whether the print medium supplied is appropriate or not. If the print medium supplied is smaller than a size specified for the dot position adjust value calculation processing, the print medium is discharged without being printed with the dot position adjustment pattern. This eliminates a possibility of a wasteful consumption of print mediums and of contaminating the interior of the printing apparatus.

摘要翻译： 提供一种打印装置和打印位置对准方法，其可以正常且平滑地执行点位置调整值计算模式，而不需要用户作出决定或调整。 打印用于检查打印介质的宽度的测试图案，并由光学传感器检测以确定是否可以打印点位置调整图案。 在打印点位置调整图案之前，作出关于所提供的打印介质是否合适的决定。 如果提供的打印介质小于为点位置调整值计算处理指定的尺寸，则打印介质在不打印点位置调整图案的情况下被排出。 这消除了浪费打印介质的消耗和污染打印设备内部的可能性。

公开(公告)号：US20060176325A1

公开(公告)日：2006-08-10

申请号：US11275999

申请日：2006-02-09

申请人： Satoshi Seki ,  Naoji Otsuka ,  Kiichiro Takahashi ,  Osamu Iwasaki ,  Minoru Teshigawara ,  Tetsuya Edamura ,  Yoshinori Nakagawa ,  Naomi Oshio

发明人： Satoshi Seki ,  Naoji Otsuka ,  Kiichiro Takahashi ,  Osamu Iwasaki ,  Minoru Teshigawara ,  Tetsuya Edamura ,  Yoshinori Nakagawa ,  Naomi Oshio

IPC分类号： B41J2/195 ,  B41J2/01

CPC分类号： B41J2/0057 ,  B41J2/175

摘要： The present invention provides a liquid application device and an inkjet recording apparatus, which are capable of supplying liquid to a liquid room with the power consumption and/or the noise which are reduced. A pump is driven to fill a liquid retention space S with an application liquid. When the filling has been completed, the pump is stopped. Subsequently, the application liquid is applied to an application medium which has been transferred. At this time, a count in a RAM is increased. Thereafter, the determination as to whether or not the application can be carried out is made on the basis of the count and the prescribed application-performable number of sheets stored in a ROM. If it is determined that the application cannot be carried out, the filling of the application liquid is performed. If it is determined that the application can be carried out, next application is performed.

摘要翻译： 本发明提供了一种液体施加装置和喷墨记录装置，其能够将液体供应到具有降低的功率消耗和/或噪声的液体室。 泵被驱动以用施加液体填充液体滞留空间S. 填充完成后，泵停止。 随后，将涂布液施加到已经转印的涂布介质上。 此时RAM中的计数增加。 此后，基于存储在ROM中的计数和规定的应用可执行数量，确定是否可以执行应用。 如果确定不能执行应用，则执行涂布液的填充。 如果确定可以执行应用，则执行下一个应用。