公开(公告)号：US08797604B2

公开(公告)日：2014-08-05

申请号：US13594066

申请日：2012-08-24

Applicant: William J. Hannaway ,  William J. Nowak ,  Cynthia J. Ryan ,  Stephen C. Morgana ,  James Milo Sweet ,  Reiner Eschbach

Inventor： William J. Hannaway ,  William J. Nowak ,  Cynthia J. Ryan ,  Stephen C. Morgana ,  James Milo Sweet ,  Reiner Eschbach

IPC: H04N1/40 ,  G06F19/00 ,  G06F7/00

CPC classification number: G06F17/30896 ,  B42D15/04 ,  G06F3/1206 ,  G06F3/1244 ,  G06F3/1256 ,  G06F3/1285

Abstract: A method of creating a structural document may include determining, by a host computing device in a cloud system, a shape of a structural document, determining, by the host computing device, a plurality of dimensions of the structural document, receiving information associated with one or more content items, and causing a graphical representation of the structural document to be displayed at a user computing device. A shape of the graphical representation may correspond to the determined shape, a plurality of dimensions of the graphical representation may correspond to the determined plurality of dimensions, and the graphical representation may include at least a portion of the received content items. The method may include receiving an indication that a user is finished creating the structural document, generating a print document including an encoded data mark, and providing the print document to one or more print-related devices.

Abstract translation: 创建结构文档的方法可以包括由云系统中的主计算设备确定结构文档的形状，由主计算设备确定结构文档的多个维度，接收与一个结构文档相关联的信息 或更多内容项目，并且导致结构文档的图形表示在用户计算设备上显示。 图形表示的形状可以对应于确定的形状，图形表示的多个维度可以对应于所确定的多个维度，并且图形表示可以包括接收到的内容项目的至少一部分。 该方法可以包括接收用户完成创建结构文档的指示，生成包括编码数据标记的打印文档，以及将打印文档提供给一个或多个打印相关设备。

公开(公告)号：US08681387B2

公开(公告)日：2014-03-25

申请号：US12958819

申请日：2010-12-02

Applicant: Martin S. Maltz ,  Zhigang Fan ,  Reiner Eschbach ,  Judith Stinehour

Inventor： Martin S. Maltz ,  Zhigang Fan ,  Reiner Eschbach ,  Judith Stinehour

IPC: H04N1/32

CPC classification number: H04N1/0044 ,  H04N1/00883

Abstract: A method and system for creating guilloché base pattern with two-dimensional periodicity in a plurality of replicate patterns is shown wherein the creating can be assessed in real-time for pattern acceptability by a user. A base pattern is set on an imaging device in vector space relative to a set of predetermined pattern nodes. The base pattern is modulated via a user interface by adjusting positions of the pattern known for selectively controlling curve shapes of the pattern. A guilloché mark is illustrated by display on the imaging device of the adjusted base pattern and a compilation of associated replicate patterns for user assessment of the mark.

Abstract translation: 示出了用于在多个重复图案中创建具有二维周期性的illo形基底图案的方法和系统，其中可以实时地评估创建以便用户的图案可接受性。 在相对于一组预定图案节点的向量空间中的成像装置上设置基本图案。 通过调整已知的用于选择性地控制图案的曲线形状的图案的位置，经由用户界面调制基本图案。 通过在成像装置上显示调整后的基本图案和用于用户评估标记的相关联的重复图案的汇编来说明illo迹标记。

公开(公告)号：US20140055796A1

公开(公告)日：2014-02-27

申请号：US13594172

申请日：2012-08-24

Applicant: William J. Hannaway ,  William J. Nowak ,  Cynthia J. Ryan ,  Stephen C. Morgana ,  James Milo Sweet ,  Reiner Eschbach

Inventor： William J. Hannaway ,  William J. Nowak ,  Cynthia J. Ryan ,  Stephen C. Morgana ,  James Milo Sweet ,  Reiner Eschbach

IPC: G06K15/02 ,  H04N1/40

CPC classification number: H04N1/387 ,  H04N1/32144 ,  H04N2201/3269 ,  H04N2201/327 ,  H04N2201/3271

Abstract: A method of creating a structural document may include determining a shape of a structural document, determining a plurality of dimensions of the structural document, receiving information associated with one or more content items, identifying one or more security features associated with the structural document and causing a graphical representation of the structural document to be displayed at a user computing device. A shape of the graphical representation may correspond to the determined shape, a plurality of dimensions of the graphical representation may be representative of the determined plurality of dimensions, and the graphical representation may include at least a portion of the received content items and at least a portion of the identified security features. The method may include receiving an indication that a user is finished creating the structural document, generating a print document including an encoded data mark, and providing the print document to print-related devices.

Abstract translation: 创建结构文件的方法可以包括确定结构文档的形状，确定结构文档的多个维度，接收与一个或多个内容项目相关联的信息，识别与结构文档相关联的一个或多个安全特征并导致 要在用户计算设备上显示的结构文档的图形表示。 图形表示的形状可以对应于所确定的形状，图形表示的多个维度可以表示所确定的多个维度，并且图形表示可以包括接收的内容项目的至少一部分和至少一个 部分已识别的安全功能。 该方法可以包括接收用户完成创建结构文档的指示，生成包括编码数据标记的打印文档，以及将打印文档提供给打印相关设备。

公开(公告)号：US20140022603A1

公开(公告)日：2014-01-23

申请号：US13553338

申请日：2012-07-19

Applicant: Reiner Eschbach ,  Zhigang Fan ,  Martin E. Hoover

Inventor： Reiner Eschbach ,  Zhigang Fan ,  Martin E. Hoover

IPC: G06K15/02

CPC classification number: G06T1/0028 ,  G06T2201/0051 ,  H04N1/32261 ,  H04N1/32309 ,  H04N1/32331 ,  H04N1/32352 ,  H04N2201/327

Abstract: An image watermarking method includes a color transform on RGB image data to derive CMYK image data that define a constant K image. Variable infrared (IR) mark data defining an IR mark are received and a sparse two-dimensional pattern of black pixels is defined that corresponds to the variable IR data, e.g., using Gold codes or pseudorandom binary sequences. A watermarked black separation K″ is defined by embedding the sparse two-dimensional pattern into the constant K black separation K′ while maintaining local average levels. A watermarked image includes the watermarked black separation K″ in combination with the CMY separations of the constant K image. A decoding process includes using an IR microscope fitted with IR LEDs and an IR pass filter to capture an IR image, which is subjected to exposure correction, thresholding, and dilation operations to extract the two-dimensional pattern for subsequent correlation processing.

Abstract translation: 图像水印方法包括对RGB图像数据进行颜色变换以导出定义常数K图像的CMYK图像数据。 接收定义IR标记的可变红外（IR）标记数据，并且例如使用Gold码或伪随机二进制序列来定义对应于可变IR数据的稀疏二维图案的黑色像素。 通过将稀疏二维图案嵌入到常数K黑色分离K'中同时保持局部平均水平来定义水印黑色分离K“。 水印图像包括与常数K图像的CMY分离相结合的水印黑色分离K“。 解码过程包括使用装有IR LED的IR显微镜和IR通过滤光片来捕获经过曝光校正，阈值和扩张操作的IR图像，以提取二维图案用于随后的相关处理。

公开(公告)号：US08619074B2

公开(公告)日：2013-12-31

申请号：US12964820

申请日：2010-12-10

Applicant: Raja Bala ,  Zhigang Fan ,  Reiner Eschbach ,  Hengzhou Ding ,  Jan P. Allebach ,  Charles A. Bouman

Inventor： Raja Bala ,  Zhigang Fan ,  Reiner Eschbach ,  Hengzhou Ding ,  Jan P. Allebach ,  Charles A. Bouman

IPC: G06T15/00

CPC classification number: G06T11/60 ,  G06T15/04 ,  G06T19/00

Abstract: As set forth herein, a computer-implemented method facilitates replacing text on cylindrical or curved surfaces in images. For instance, the user is first asked to perform a multi-click selection of a polygon to bound the text. A triangulation scheme is carried out to identify the pixels. Segmentation and erasing algorithms are then applied. The ellipses are estimated accurately through constrained least squares fitting. A 3D framework for rendering the text, including the central projection pinhole camera model and specification of the cylindrical object, is generated. These parameters are jointly estimated from the fitted ellipses as well as the two vertical edges of the cylinder. The personalized text is wrapped around the cylinder and subsequently rendered.

Abstract translation: 如本文所述，计算机实现的方法有助于在图像中的圆柱形或弯曲表面上替换文本。 例如，首先要求用户执行多边形的多点选择以绑定文本。 进行三角测量方案来识别像素。 然后应用分割和擦除算法。 通过约束最小二乘拟合精确估计椭圆。 生成用于呈现文本的3D框架，包括中心投影针孔相机模型和圆柱形对象的规格。 这些参数是从安装的椭圆以及气缸的两个垂直边缘共同估计的。 个性化文字包裹在圆柱体上并随后呈现。

公开(公告)号：US08616445B2

公开(公告)日：2013-12-31

申请号：US13438175

申请日：2012-04-03

Applicant: Reiner Eschbach ,  Michael Jacob Albin ,  Craig Dixon Galler

Inventor： Reiner Eschbach ,  Michael Jacob Albin ,  Craig Dixon Galler

IPC: G06K5/00

CPC classification number: G06Q50/00

Abstract: A portable electronic device includes an image capture module that captures a digital image of a symbology that is affixed to a regulated product. The device decodes the symbology to identify an end user functional element which has a public component and a law enforcement component. If the device has received a law enforcement official verification, then the device may use the law enforcement component of the functional element to take a first action. If the device has not received the law enforcement official verification, then the processor device may use the public component of the functional element to take a second action.

Abstract translation: 便携式电子设备包括图像捕获模块，其捕获固定到受规制品的符号系统的数字图像。 该设备对符号系统进行解码，以识别具有公共组件和执法组件的最终用户功能元素。 如果设备已经接受执法官员的验证，那么该设备可以使用功能元件的执法组件来采取第一个动作。 如果设备尚未收到执法官员验证，则处理器设备可以使用功能元件的公共组件进行第二动作。

公开(公告)号：US08456704B2

公开(公告)日：2013-06-04

申请号：US12814579

申请日：2010-06-14

Applicant: Vishal Monga ,  Judith Stinehour ,  Reiner Eschbach

Inventor： Vishal Monga ,  Judith Stinehour ,  Reiner Eschbach

IPC: H04N1/48 ,  H04N1/40 ,  H04N1/46 ,  G03F3/08

CPC classification number: H04N1/6033

Abstract: A system/method of color match assessment for electronic documents includes receiving digital data defining a composite electronic document including a raster image object having an edge and a color graphics object bordering the edge of the raster image object. The pixel color values defining the edge of the raster image object are processed to estimate a local color variance of the pixel color values. The local color variance is used to determine if the edge can be color matched to the bordering color graphics object. If the edge can be color matched, a match color for the edge is derived. The match color is associated with the digital data defining the electronic document so that a downstream object color match system can use the match color as needed.

Abstract translation: 用于电子文档的颜色匹配评估的系统/方法包括接收定义包括具有边缘的光栅图像对象和与光栅图像对象边缘接近的彩色图形对象的复合电子文档的数字数据。 处理定义光栅图像对象边缘的像素颜色值，以估计像素颜色值的局部颜色方差。 局部颜色方差用于确定边缘是否可以与边界颜色图形对象进行颜色匹配。 如果边缘可以匹配，则会导出边缘的匹配颜色。 匹配颜色与定义电子文档的数字数据相关联，使得下游对象颜色匹配系统可以根据需要使用匹配颜色。

公开(公告)号：US08345314B2

公开(公告)日：2013-01-01

申请号：US12276851

申请日：2008-11-24

Applicant: Shen-Ge Wang ,  Reiner Eschbach ,  William A. Fuss

Inventor： Shen-Ge Wang ,  Reiner Eschbach ,  William A. Fuss

IPC: H04N1/40

CPC classification number: H04N1/4058 ,  H04N1/00867 ,  H04N1/0087 ,  H04N1/00883 ,  H04N1/32208 ,  H04N1/32251 ,  H04N1/32256 ,  H04N1/32309

Abstract: Disclosed are methods/systems to embed a watermark into a contone image. Specifically, the disclosed methods and systems spatially modulate a contone image substantially adjacent a watermark area according to a first polarization and spatially modulate the contone image substantially within the watermark area according to a second polarization. These spatially modulated images may then be subsequently processed, stored, communicated and/or rendered.

Abstract translation: 公开了将水印嵌入到连续色调图像中的方法/系统。 具体地，所公开的方法和系统根据第一偏振空间地调制基本上与水印区域相邻的连续色调图像，并且根据第二偏振基本上在水印区域内空间调制连续色调图像。 随后可以对这些空间调制图像进行处理，存储，传送和/或渲染。

公开(公告)号：US08139270B2

公开(公告)日：2012-03-20

申请号：US11756375

申请日：2007-05-31

Applicant: Zhigang Fan ,  Reiner Eschbach ,  Judith E. Stinehour

Inventor： Zhigang Fan ,  Reiner Eschbach ,  Judith E. Stinehour

IPC: H04N1/405

CPC classification number: B42D25/29

Abstract: A method and system is provided for generating a variable data differential line pattern font comprising forming a periodic line pattern suitable for tessellation disposition within a printed document and selectively distorting a portion of the periodic line pattern in a predetermined manner wherein the distorting comprises generating a distinguishable font corresponding to the distorting. A plurality of different distinguishable fonts are formed by a corresponding plurality of distorted line patterns, respectively.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种用于产生可变数据差分线图案字体的方法和系统，包括形成适合于打印文档内的镶嵌布置的周期性线图案，并且以预定方式选择性地扭曲周期线图案的一部分，其中，所述失真包括生成可区分的 字体对应于扭曲。 多个不同的可区分字体分别由对应的多个失真线图案形成。

公开(公告)号：US08111432B2

公开(公告)日：2012-02-07

申请号：US12106709

申请日：2008-04-21

Applicant: Reiner Eschbach ,  Martin S. Maltz

Inventor： Reiner Eschbach ,  Martin S. Maltz

IPC: H04N1/40 ,  H04N1/46 ,  G06K9/00

CPC classification number: H04N1/32309

Abstract: A system and method for infrared watermarking using gray component replacement and other color removal schemes is shown. This method includes providing a substrate and implementing two infrared absorption strategies, one with low infrared absorption and the other with high infrared absorption. These two strategies are then combined in order to form two gamuts with substantially similar shapes. This combination can be made by blending the gamuts at areas where one of the strategies do not meet or implementing the intersection of the two gamuts. A watermark is then printed along with an image. The resultant image with watermark is void of artifacts while still having a consistent watermark signal.

Abstract translation: 示出了使用灰色组件替换和其他颜色去除方案的红外水印的系统和方法。 该方法包括提供基板并实现两个红外吸收策略，一个具有低红外吸收，另一个具有高红外吸收。 然后组合这两种策略以形成具有基本相似形状的两个色域。 这种组合可以通过在其中一个策略不满足或实现两个色域的交点的区域混合色域来进行。 然后将水印与图像一起打印。 所得到的具有水印的图像在没有伪像的同时仍然具有一致的水印信号。