公开(公告)号：US08345998B2

公开(公告)日：2013-01-01

申请号：US12853831

申请日：2010-08-10

申请人： Amal Z. Malik ,  Clara Cuciurean-Zapan ,  Xing Li

发明人： Amal Z. Malik ,  Clara Cuciurean-Zapan ,  Xing Li

IPC分类号： G06K9/36 ,  G06K9/34

CPC分类号： H04N1/3333 ,  H03M7/3064 ,  H03M7/607 ,  H03M7/6082 ,  H04N2201/33357

摘要： Disclosed is a processor-implemented method for processing image data comprising a plurality of pixels and system for performing the method. The method includes the following acts: determining at least one type of data represented by the plurality of pixels, determining, for each type of data, a number of pixels from the image data representing that type of data in the image data, and determining a compression scheme for compressing the image data based on a relative or absolute amount of each type of data in accordance with a predetermined scheme. The type of data may be determined by received input (e.g., user selected type and compression quality) or by analyzing its pixels and comparing it to thresholds. Basing the compression technique on the data type allows for better selection of a compression technique (e.g., MRC or JPEG), and thus greater image quality, compression ratios, and file size.

摘要翻译： 公开了一种用于处理包括多个像素的图像数据的处理器实现的方法和用于执行该方法的系统。 该方法包括以下动作：确定由多个像素表示的至少一种类型的数据，对于每种类型的数据，从表示图像数据中的该类型的数据的图像数据中确定一数量的像素，并且确定 压缩方案，用于根据预定方案基于每种类型的数据的相对或绝对量压缩图像数据。 数据的类型可以由接收的输入（例如，用户选择的类型和压缩质量）或通过分析其像素并将其与阈值进行比较来确定。 基于数据类型的压缩技术可以更好地选择压缩技术（例如，MRC或JPEG），从而更好地选择图像质量，压缩比和文件大小。

公开(公告)号：US08335379B2

公开(公告)日：2012-12-18

申请号：US12647838

申请日：2009-12-28

申请人： Amal Z. Malik

发明人： Amal Z. Malik

IPC分类号： G06K9/34

CPC分类号： H04N19/59 ,  G06T7/11 ,  G06T2207/30176 ,  H04N19/20

摘要： A method, system, and product for separating an image into a set of layers (background, foreground, and selector) and processing those layers to produce an output image of reduced size with improved compression and greater image quality. Each pixel of image data is processed based on signals produced from the set of layers and their attributes. The method includes determining values for signals being processed based on a look-up table or template, as well as changing values based on each pixel and its neighboring pixels.

摘要翻译： 一种用于将图像分离成一组图层（背景，前景和选择器）的方法，系统和产品，并且通过改进的压缩和更大的图像质量来处理这些图层以产生尺寸减小的输出图像。 基于从该层集合及其属性产生的信号来处理图像数据的每个像素。 该方法包括基于查找表或模板确定正在处理的信号的值，以及基于每个像素及其相邻像素来改变值。

公开(公告)号：US07755800B2

公开(公告)日：2010-07-13

申请号：US12025991

申请日：2008-02-05

申请人： Amal Z. Malik ,  Xing Li

发明人： Amal Z. Malik ,  Xing Li

IPC分类号： G06F15/00 ,  H04N1/46

CPC分类号： H04N1/50 ,  G06Q30/04

摘要： 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.

摘要翻译： 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。

公开(公告)号：US08655059B2

公开(公告)日：2014-02-18

申请号：US13229354

申请日：2011-09-09

申请人： Amal Z. Malik ,  Clara Cuciurean-Zapan ,  Xing Li

发明人： Amal Z. Malik ,  Clara Cuciurean-Zapan ,  Xing Li

IPC分类号： G06K9/00

CPC分类号： G06Q30/04

摘要： Disclosed is a processor-implemented method for processing image data representing a document using an image processing apparatus. The processor receives image data, determines the classifications and counts of pixels in the image data (e.g., in device independent space that are degrees of neutral or non-neutral), classifies the image data into a category based on the determination of classifications and counts of pixels, and determines a billing structure for the image data based on the classification of image data. The classification can be performed on the image data prior to conversion into device dependent space. For example, by counting true color, neutral, non-neutral, and fuzzy color pixels and comparing them to thresholds, the image data can be classified as neutral or very colorful. By classifying images earlier in the image path, errors in billing are reduced.

摘要翻译： 公开了一种处理器实现的方法，用于使用图像处理装置处理表示文档的图像数据。 处理器接收图像数据，确定图像数据中像素的分类和计数（例如，在与中性或非中性度无关的设备无关的空间中），根据分类和计数的确定将图像数据分类为类别 的像素，并且基于图像数据的分类来确定图像数据的计费结构。 可以在将图像数据转换成依赖于设备的空间之前执行分类。 例如，通过计数真实颜色，中性，非中性和模糊颜色像素并将其与阈值进行比较，图像数据可以分为中性或非常丰富多彩。 通过在图像路径中较早的分类图像，计费中的错误会减少。

公开(公告)号：US08565531B2

公开(公告)日：2013-10-22

申请号：US12576754

申请日：2009-10-09

申请人： Amal Z. Malik

发明人： Amal Z. Malik

IPC分类号： G06K9/48 ,  G06K9/36 ,  G06K9/34 ,  G06K9/54 ,  H04N1/40

CPC分类号： G06K9/48 ,  G06T7/12 ,  G06T7/136

摘要： A method for detecting edge pixels in an image plane based on intensity and neutrality of a current pixel is provided. The method includes detecting the edge pixels in the image plane based on predetermined criteria. The predetermined criteria determining whether: (a) a difference between the maximum value and the minimum value of the specified characteristic is greater than or equal to a predetermined threshold; and (b) (i) a difference between a current value and the minimum value of the specified characteristic, or (ii) a difference between a current value and the maximum value of the specified characteristic is greater than or equal to a predetermined threshold. The predetermined thresholds are determined based on intensity and neutrality of the current pixel.

摘要翻译： 提供了一种基于当前像素的强度和中性来检测图像平面中的边缘像素的方法。 该方法包括基于预定标准检测图像平面中的边缘像素。 所述预定标准确定：（a）特定特性的最大值和最小值之间的差是否大于或等于预定阈值; 和（b）（i）当前值与特定特性的最小值之间的差，或（ii）当前值与特定特性的最大值之间的差大于或等于预定阈值。 基于当前像素的强度和中性度来确定预定阈值。

公开(公告)号：US08111918B2

公开(公告)日：2012-02-07

申请号：US12254432

申请日：2008-10-20

申请人： Amal Z. Malik ,  Xing Li

发明人： Amal Z. Malik ,  Xing Li

IPC分类号： G06K9/34

CPC分类号： G06K9/34 ,  G06K9/38 ,  G06K2209/01 ,  G06T5/003 ,  G06T5/20 ,  G06T7/12 ,  G06T7/136 ,  G06T7/194 ,  G06T2207/20192 ,  G06T2207/30176 ,  H04N1/41 ,  H04N1/58

摘要： A method for improving image quality of edge pixels, when separating an image signal into a set of image planes is provided. The method includes searching for a minimum value and a maximum value within at least one predefined neighborhood pixel window centered on a current pixel in the image signal; and conditionally switching the edge pixels to either the minimum value or the maximum value in the foreground and background planes respectively, or to a value of a specified characteristic of the current pixel, based on predetermined criteria. One such predetermined criteria for this conditional switching of the edge pixels comprises comparing the minimum or maximum luminance values in the predefined neighborhood window of the current pixel and their corresponding chrominance values to some predetermined thresholds which are characteristic of the image for the foreground and background planes, respectively.

摘要翻译： 提供了一种用于在将图像信号分离成一组图像平面时提高边缘像素的图像质量的方法。 该方法包括在以图像信号中的当前像素为中心的至少一个预定邻域像素窗口内搜索最小值和最大值; 并且基于预定标准，有条件地将边缘像素切换到前景和背景平面中的最小值或最大值，或者切换到当前像素的指定特性的值。 用于边缘像素的这种条件切换的一个这样的预定标准包括将当前像素的预定邻域窗口中的最小或最大亮度值与其对应的色度值进行比较，作为前景和背景平面图像的特征的一些预定阈值 ， 分别。

公开(公告)号：US20110026814A1

公开(公告)日：2011-02-03

申请号：US12511564

申请日：2009-07-29

申请人： Robert Eero NUUJA ,  Francis Kapo Tse ,  Amal Z. Malik

发明人： Robert Eero NUUJA ,  Francis Kapo Tse ,  Amal Z. Malik

IPC分类号： G06K9/00

CPC分类号： H04N1/40062 ,  G06T7/11 ,  G06T7/194 ,  G06T2207/10008 ,  G06T2207/10024 ,  G06T2207/30176 ,  H04N1/41

摘要： A method and system for processing image data provides associated background metadata in a searchable format and reduces file size. MRC techniques are used to process input image data. It is known that the image data may be segmented to generate a background layer representing background attributes of the input image data. A background color value of the background layer is detected, and background metadata representing the color value is generated. The background metadata is associated with the image data (e.g., as a separate file, in the image header, etc.), thereby making the background metadata searchable and reducing the file size of the image data to be stored.

摘要翻译： 用于处理图像数据的方法和系统以可搜索的格式提供相关联的背景元数据并且减小文件大小。 MRC技术用于处理输入图像数据。 已知图像数据可以被分割以生成表示输入图像数据的背景属性的背景层。 检测背景层的背景颜色值，并生成表示颜色值的背景元数据。 背景元数据与图像数据相关联（例如，作为单独的文件，在图像头中等），从而使后台元数据可搜索，并减少要存储的图像数据的文件大小。

公开(公告)号：US20100098351A1

公开(公告)日：2010-04-22

申请号：US12254432

申请日：2008-10-20

申请人： Amal Z. Malik ,  Xing Li

发明人： Amal Z. Malik ,  Xing Li

IPC分类号： G06K9/40

CPC分类号： G06K9/34 ,  G06K9/38 ,  G06K2209/01 ,  G06T5/003 ,  G06T5/20 ,  G06T7/12 ,  G06T7/136 ,  G06T7/194 ,  G06T2207/20192 ,  G06T2207/30176 ,  H04N1/41 ,  H04N1/58

摘要： A method for improving image quality of edge pixels, when separating an image signal into a set of image planes is provided. The method includes searching for a minimum value and a maximum value within at least one predefined neighborhood pixel window centered on a current pixel in the image signal; and conditionally switching the edge pixels to either the minimum value or the maximum value in the foreground and background planes respectively, or to a value of a specified characteristic of the current pixel, based on predetermined criteria. One such predetermined criteria for this conditional switching of the edge pixels comprises comparing the minimum or maximum luminance values in the predefined neighborhood window of the current pixel and their corresponding chrominance values to some predetermined thresholds which are characteristic of the image for the foreground and background planes, respectively.

摘要翻译： 提供了一种用于在将图像信号分离成一组图像平面时提高边缘像素的图像质量的方法。 该方法包括在以图像信号中的当前像素为中心的至少一个预定邻域像素窗口内搜索最小值和最大值; 并且基于预定标准，有条件地将边缘像素切换到前景和背景平面中的最小值或最大值，或者切换到当前像素的指定特性的值。 用于边缘像素的这种条件切换的一个这样的预定标准包括将当前像素的预定邻域窗口中的最小或最大亮度值与其对应的色度值进行比较，作为前景和背景平面图像的特征的一些预定阈值 ， 分别。

公开(公告)号：US20120039534A1

公开(公告)日：2012-02-16

申请号：US12853831

申请日：2010-08-10

申请人： Amal Z. Malik ,  Clara Cuciurean-Zapan ,  Xing Li

发明人： Amal Z. Malik ,  Clara Cuciurean-Zapan ,  Xing Li

IPC分类号： G06K9/36 ,  G06K9/34

CPC分类号： H04N1/3333 ,  H03M7/3064 ,  H03M7/607 ,  H03M7/6082 ,  H04N2201/33357

摘要： Disclosed is a processor-implemented method for processing image data comprising a plurality of pixels and system for performing the method. The method includes the following acts: determining at least one type of data represented by the plurality of pixels, determining, for each type of data, a number of pixels from the image data representing that type of data in the image data, and determining a compression scheme for compressing the image data based on a relative or absolute amount of each type of data in accordance with a predetermined scheme. The type of data may be determined by received input (e.g., user selected type and compression quality) or by analyzing its pixels and comparing it to thresholds. Basing the compression technique on the data type allows for better selection of a compression technique (e.g., MRC or JPEG), and thus greater image quality, compression ratios, and file size.

摘要翻译： 公开了一种用于处理包括多个像素的图像数据的处理器实现的方法和用于执行该方法的系统。 该方法包括以下动作：确定由多个像素表示的至少一种类型的数据，对于每种类型的数据，从表示图像数据中的该类型的数据的图像数据中确定一数量的像素，并且确定 压缩方案，用于根据预定方案基于每种类型的数据的相对或绝对量压缩图像数据。 数据的类型可以由接收的输入（例如，用户选择的类型和压缩质量）或通过分析其像素并将其与阈值进行比较来确定。 基于数据类型的压缩技术可以更好地选择压缩技术（例如，MRC或JPEG），从而更好地选择图像质量，压缩比和文件大小。

公开(公告)号：US20110158529A1

公开(公告)日：2011-06-30

申请号：US12647838

申请日：2009-12-28

申请人： Amal Z. MALIK

发明人： Amal Z. MALIK

IPC分类号： G06K9/34

CPC分类号： H04N19/59 ,  G06T7/11 ,  G06T2207/30176 ,  H04N19/20

摘要： A method, system, and product for separating an image into a set of layers (background, foreground, and selector) and processing those layers to produce an output image of reduced size with improved compression and greater image quality. Each pixel of image data is processed based on signals produced from the set of layers and their attributes. The method includes determining values for signals being processed based on a look-up table or template, as well as changing values based on each pixel and its neighboring pixels.

摘要翻译： 一种用于将图像分离成一组图层（背景，前景和选择器）的方法，系统和产品，并且通过改进的压缩和更大的图像质量来处理这些图层以产生尺寸减小的输出图像。 基于从该层集合及其属性产生的信号来处理图像数据的每个像素。 该方法包括基于查找表或模板确定正在处理的信号的值，以及基于每个像素及其相邻像素来改变值。