公开(公告)号：US08165388B2

公开(公告)日：2012-04-24

申请号：US12042370

申请日：2008-03-05

Applicant: Xing Li

Inventor： Xing Li

IPC: G06K9/00 ,  G06K9/46 ,  G06K9/66 ,  G06K9/40 ,  G06K1/00 ,  G06F15/00 ,  H04N1/60 ,  H04N1/46 ,  G03F3/08

CPC classification number: H04N1/58 ,  H04N1/608

Abstract: A system and method for pixel and object level neutral detection. An image is scanned into a plurality of pixels. A local pixel of interest is identified along with a neighborhood of pixels around the local pixel. The chroma value of the current pixel as well as the average local chroma of the neighborhood are calculated. An adjusted chroma is determined based on the average local chroma. A luminance value can also be measured for the current pixel and for each of the neighbor pixels and a luminance variation determined. The adjusted chroma can be further modified based on the determined luminance variation. The adjusted chroma is compared against a threshold to determine a neutral pixel detection tag for the current pixel. The pixel tags can be utilized to control an adjustment of pixels in a device independent L*a*b* or a device independent CMYK domain.

Abstract translation: 一种用于像素和物体水平中性检测的系统和方法。 将图像扫描成多个像素。 感兴趣的局部像素与局部像素周围的像素的邻域一起被识别。 计算当前像素的色度值以及邻域的平均局部色度。 基于平均局部色度确定调整色度。 还可以测量当前像素和每个相邻像素的亮度值，并确定亮度变化。 可以基于所确定的亮度变化来进一步修改经调整的色度。 将调整后的色度与阈值进行比较，以确定当前像素的中性像素检测标签。 可以利用像素标签来控制独立于设备的L * a * b *或与设备无关的CMYK域的像素的调整。

公开(公告)号：US08130389B2

公开(公告)日：2012-03-06

申请号：US11961012

申请日：2007-12-20

Applicant: Xing Li ,  Ramesh Nagarajan ,  Clara Cuciurean-Zapan ,  Francis Tse

Inventor： Xing Li ,  Ramesh Nagarajan ,  Clara Cuciurean-Zapan ,  Francis Tse

IPC: G06K1/00

CPC classification number: H04N1/33315 ,  H04N1/0083 ,  H04N1/3873 ,  H04N2201/0081 ,  H04N2201/0082 ,  H04N2201/0094

Abstract: A method and apparatus for configuring an image path of an image processing apparatus is herein described. The image processing apparatus includes at least an input terminal or scanner for inputting or scanning document into image data and an output terminal or printer for printing documents. The method includes selecting one of a plurality of output modes using a selection device associated with the image processing apparatus. Based on the selected output mode, an image path among a plurality of image processing elements of the apparatus is selected among a plurality of image paths. Each image path corresponds to one of the plurality of output modes. After a document is scanned with the scanner into image data, the image data is processed with the processing elements in the selected image path, and output or printed based on the processed image data.

Abstract translation: 这里描述用于配置图像处理装置的图像路径的方法和装置。 图像处理装置至少包括用于将文档输入或扫描成图像数据的输入端子或扫描器以及用于打印文档的输出端子或打印机。 该方法包括使用与图像处理装置相关联的选择装置来选择多个输出模式之一。 基于选择的输出模式，在多个图像路径中选择装置的多个图像处理元件中的图像路径。 每个图像路径对应于多个输出模式之一。 在用扫描仪将文档扫描成图像数据之后，利用所选择的图像路径中的处理元素处理图像数据，并且基于处理的图像数据输出或打印。

公开(公告)号：US20110243373A1

公开(公告)日：2011-10-06

申请号：US12751248

申请日：2010-03-31

Applicant: Xing Li

Inventor： Xing Li

IPC: G06K9/00

CPC classification number: G06T11/60

Abstract: A method for producing an electronic annotated document including embedding annotation information into an electronic annotation object having image data including an annotation, and producing the electronic annotated document using pixel information from the electronic document and the electronic annotation object. The annotation embedded information may be used to select corresponding pixel information from one of the electronic annotated object and electronic document to be provided in the electronic annotated document. A system and tangible storage medium having machine-readable instructions for producing an electronic annotated document are also disclosed.

Abstract translation: 一种用于生成电子注释文档的方法，包括将注释信息嵌入到具有包括注释的图像数据的电子注释对象中，以及使用来自电子文档和电子注释对象的像素信息来生成电子注释文档。 注释嵌入信息可以用于从要在电子注释文档中提供的电子注释对象和电子文档之一中选择相应的像素信息。 还公开了一种具有用于产生电子注释文档的机器可读指令的系统和有形存储介质。

公开(公告)号：US08000554B2

公开(公告)日：2011-08-16

申请号：US11732805

申请日：2007-04-04

Applicant: Xing Li ,  Mihai Cuciurean-Zapan

Inventor： Xing Li ,  Mihai Cuciurean-Zapan

IPC: G06K9/40 ,  G06K9/00 ,  G06K1/00

CPC classification number: G06T5/009 ,  G06T2207/10008 ,  G06T2207/30176

Abstract: A method of performing non-linear transformation of a digital image for contrast modification. The original video input is compared to a linear transformation with gain and offset; and, the differential of the change in gain or slope and the input image Δ is multiplied by a factor m obtained from a look-up table and the product of m and Δ added to the original input to obtain the output video.

Abstract translation: 执行用于对比度修改的数字图像的非线性变换的方法。 将原始视频输入与具有增益和偏移的线性变换进行比较; 以及增益或斜率的变化与输入图像的差分Dgr; 乘以从查找表获得的因子m和m和＆Dgr的乘积; 添加到原始输入以获得输出视频。

公开(公告)号：US07852531B2

公开(公告)日：2010-12-14

申请号：US11954841

申请日：2007-12-12

Applicant: Aron Nacman ,  John Adam Handwork ,  Theresa M. Marconi ,  Xing Li ,  Peter D. McCandlish ,  Gregory B. Marshall

Inventor： Aron Nacman ,  John Adam Handwork ,  Theresa M. Marconi ,  Xing Li ,  Peter D. McCandlish ,  Gregory B. Marshall

IPC: G03F3/08 ,  G06F15/00 ,  H04N1/36 ,  G06K9/00

CPC classification number: H04N1/506

Abstract: A system and method are provided for digital correction of a plurality of color channels and color image data. In color reproduction, a color image may be composed of a plurality of superimposed color channels in a color space. In order to assure the proper alignment of color channels and exemplary applications such as color printing, one or more of the plurality of color channels which compose a complete color image may be scaled to an output resolution, and corrected in order to ensure proper alignment and authentic reproduction of a color image. In place of a plurality of independent clocks, one for each channel, a single clock is provided for every channel, and additional unit is supplied to scale each channel according to independent characteristics.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种用于多个颜色通道和彩色图像数据的数字校正的系统和方法。 在彩色再现中，彩色图像可以由彩色空间中的多个叠加的彩色通道组成。 为了确保颜色通道的适当对准和诸如彩色打印的示例性应用，构成完整彩色图像的多个颜色通道中的一个或多个可以被缩放到输出分辨率，并且被校正以确保正确对准， 真实再现彩色图像。 代替多个独立时钟，每个通道一个，为每个通道提供单个时钟，并且根据独立特性提供附加单元以缩放每个通道。

公开(公告)号：US07742658B2

公开(公告)日：2010-06-22

申请号：US11340391

申请日：2006-01-26

Applicant: Clara Cuciurean-Zapan ,  Ramesh Nagarajan ,  Ammal Malik ,  Xing Li

Inventor： Clara Cuciurean-Zapan ,  Ramesh Nagarajan ,  Ammal Malik ,  Xing Li

IPC: G06K9/36

CPC classification number: H04N1/3876

Abstract: The disclosed systems and methods pertain to the processing of large format images in a manner to avoid introducing imaging defects, and more particularly to dividing the large image into bands, processing these bands in parallel and then putting them back together in to create the final processed image. The methods include the use of overlapping the image bands, padding of the bands prior to processing and the redefinition of image values at common boundaries of the bands to minimize or eliminate visible defects.

Abstract translation: 所公开的系统和方法涉及以避免引入成像缺陷的方式处理大幅面图像，更具体地涉及将大图像分割成频带，并行处理这些频带，然后将它们放在一起以创建最终处理 图片。 这些方法包括使用重叠的图像带，处理之前的频带的填充以及频带的共同边界处的图像值的重新定义以最小化或消除可见的缺陷。

公开(公告)号：US20100088201A1

公开(公告)日：2010-04-08

申请号：US12246956

申请日：2008-10-07

Applicant: Ramesh NAGARAJAN ,  Xing Li

Inventor： Ramesh NAGARAJAN ,  Xing Li

IPC: G06Q30/00 ,  H04N1/40

CPC classification number: G06Q30/04 ,  G06Q10/0875

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a method and system for determining a billing structure for outputting documents using an image processing apparatus. If image data of the document includes color pixels, a billing structure is determined based on an estimated total color pixel count. The color pixels of the image data are counted in a device independent space and the total color pixel count of the image data to be output in a device dependent space is estimated. Based on the estimation, a billing structure is chosen. Processing and determining a billing structure based on image data in the device independent space avoids charging a customer for color print job when only a small amount of color pixels are printed. It also encourages determining charges independently of the marking engine or output device.

Abstract translation: 本文公开了一种用于确定使用图像处理装置输出文档的计费结构的方法和系统。 如果文档的图像数据包括彩色像素，则基于估计的总彩色像素数确定计费结构。 图像数据的颜色像素被计数在与设备无关的空间中，并且估计要在设备依赖空间中输出的图像数据的总色彩像素数。 基于该估计，选择计费结构。 基于设备独立空间中的图像数据来处理和确定记帐结构避免了在仅打印少量彩色像素时对客户进行彩色打印作业的计费。 它还鼓励独立于标记引擎或输出设备确定费用。

公开(公告)号：US07684633B2

公开(公告)日：2010-03-23

申请号：US11168128

申请日：2005-06-28

Applicant: Yingjun Bai ,  Xing Li

Inventor： Yingjun Bai ,  Xing Li

IPC: G06K9/00

CPC classification number: H04N1/40062 ,  H04N1/4092 ,  H04N1/41

Abstract: A system and method for controlling the work flow or processing of scanned images is disclosed. The system and method identify appropriate image processing techniques, particularly techniques well-suited to enable image compression yet maintain image quality so as to facilitate the storage and transmission of scanned image data.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于控制扫描图像的工作流程或处理的系统和方法。 该系统和方法识别适当的图像处理技术，特别是适合于启用图像压缩但保持图像质量以便于扫描图像数据的存储和传输的技术。

公开(公告)号：US20090226082A1

公开(公告)日：2009-09-10

申请号：US12042370

申请日：2008-03-05

Applicant: Xing Li

Inventor： Xing Li

IPC: G06K9/00

CPC classification number: H04N1/58 ,  H04N1/608

Abstract: What is disclosed is a novel system and method for pixel and object level neutral detection. In one embodiment, an image is scanned into a plurality of pixels. A local pixel of interest is identified along with a neighborhood of pixels around the local pixel. The chroma value of the current pixel as well as the average local chroma of the neighborhood are calculated. An adjusted chroma is determined based on the average local chroma. A luminance value can also be measured for the current pixel and for each of the neighbor pixels and a luminance variation determined. The adjusted chroma can be further modified based on the determined luminance variation. The adjusted chroma is compared against a threshold to determine a neutral pixel detection tag for the current pixel. The pixel tags can be utilized to control an adjustment of pixels in a device independent L*a*b* or CMYK domain.

Abstract translation: 公开的是用于像素和物体水平中性检测的新型系统和方法。 在一个实施例中，将图像扫描成多个像素。 感兴趣的局部像素与局部像素周围的像素的邻域一起被识别。 计算当前像素的色度值以及邻域的平均局部色度。 基于平均局部色度确定调整色度。 还可以测量当前像素和每个相邻像素的亮度值，并确定亮度变化。 可以基于所确定的亮度变化来进一步修改经调整的色度。 将调整后的色度与阈值进行比较，以确定当前像素的中性像素检测标签。 像素标签可用于控制独立于设备的L * a * b *或CMYK域中像素的调整。

公开(公告)号：US20090195800A1

公开(公告)日：2009-08-06

申请号：US12025991

申请日：2008-02-05

Applicant: AMAL Z. MALIK ,  Xing Li

Inventor： AMAL Z. MALIK ,  Xing Li

IPC: H04N1/50

CPC classification number: H04N1/50 ,  G06Q30/04

Abstract: What is provided herein is a novel system and method for estimating the amount of color in a document to be printed, with the capability to handle composite black, in those environments without access to all the original four color planes simultaneously. In one embodiment, input CMYK values are pre-adjusted via a look-up table to take into account the neutral balance characteristics. The planes are then scaled and quantized so that all four planes become available simultaneously. The difference among the quantized CMYK color values is compared against a threshold that is input level dependent. A pixel is classified into one of several color categories such as, for example, true neutral, fuzzy neutral, true color or fuzzy color. A color billing strategy can then be automatically determined based on the amount of color content. The method advantageously provides flexibility to support multi-tier billing in systems with various marking technologies.

Abstract translation: 这里提供的是用于在没有同时访问所有原始四个色彩平面的环境中估计要打印的文档中的颜色量的新型系统和方法，具有处理复合黑色的能力。 在一个实施例中，通过查找表预先调整输入CMYK值以考虑中性平衡特性。 然后对平面进行缩放和量化，使得所有四个平面同时变得可用。 将量化的CMYK颜色值之间的差异与输入级别相关的阈值进行比较。 像素被分类为多个颜色类别之一，例如真实中性，模糊中性，真实颜色或模糊颜色。 然后可以基于颜色内容的量自动确定颜色计费策略。 该方法有利地提供了在具有各种标记技术的系统中支持多层计费的灵活性。