公开(公告)号：US20100013878A1

公开(公告)日：2010-01-21

申请号：US12174061

申请日：2008-07-16

Applicant: Kevin E. Spaulding ,  Douglas W. Couwenhoven ,  Richard C. Reem ,  Christopher Rueby

Inventor： Kevin E. Spaulding ,  Douglas W. Couwenhoven ,  Richard C. Reem ,  Christopher Rueby

IPC: B41J29/38

CPC classification number: B41J19/142 ,  G06K15/107

Abstract: A method for reducing banding artifacts for bi-directional multi-pass printing on an inkjet printer utilizing a printhead with a plurality of ink nozzles includes defining different print masks to be used for leftward and rightward printing passes such that both the order of ink laydown and the timing between ink laydown on different passes are each substantially constant for a given horizontal position within the image, independent of the vertical position within the image; and printing an input image on the inkjet printer with the defined print masks using a bi-directional multi-pass print mode.

Abstract translation: 一种利用具有多个墨水喷嘴的打印头在喷墨打印机上减少用于双向多次打印的条纹伪影的方法包括限定用于向左和向右打印通过的不同打印掩模，使得墨水沉积和 与图像内的垂直位置无关，图像中给定水平位置的不同通道之间的墨水沉积之间的时间大致恒定; 以及使用双向多遍打印模式使用所定义的打印掩模在喷墨打印机上打印输入图像。

公开(公告)号：US5903681A

公开(公告)日：1999-05-11

申请号：US685740

申请日：1996-07-24

Applicant: Christopher Rueby ,  Kevin E. Spaulding

Inventor： Christopher Rueby ,  Kevin E. Spaulding

IPC: G06T5/20 ,  G06K9/40

CPC classification number: G06T5/20

Abstract: An arrangment is disclosed for reducing edge artifacts produced when printing a digital image on a digital printer, which printer is capable of producing multiple output levels, said digital image being represented as a rectangular array of pixels. In this arrangement, the following steps are accomplished by: computing difference signals between a center pixel value and pixel values of a set of one or more neighboring pixels; determining a pixel correction value responsive to the computed difference signals; and computing a new center pixel value by modifying the center pixel value using the pixel correction value.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于减少在数字打印机上打印数字图像时产生的边缘伪像的布置，该打印机能够产生多个输出电平，所述数字图像被表示为矩形像素阵列。 在这种布置中，通过以下步骤来实现以下步骤：计算中心像素值与一组或多个相邻像素的像素值之间的差分信号; 响应于所计算的差信号确定像素校正值; 以及通过使用像素校正值修改中心像素值来计算新的中心像素值。

公开(公告)号：US08272710B2

公开(公告)日：2012-09-25

申请号：US12174061

申请日：2008-07-16

Applicant: Kevin E. Spaulding ,  Douglas W. Couwenhoven ,  Richard C. Reem ,  Christopher Rueby

Inventor： Kevin E. Spaulding ,  Douglas W. Couwenhoven ,  Richard C. Reem ,  Christopher Rueby

IPC: B41J2/205

CPC classification number: B41J19/142 ,  G06K15/107

Abstract: A method for reducing banding artifacts for bi-directional multi-pass printing on an inkjet printer utilizing a printhead with a plurality of ink nozzles includes defining different print masks to be used for leftward and rightward printing passes such that both the order of ink laydown and the timing between ink laydown on different passes are each substantially constant for a given horizontal position within the image, independent of the vertical position within the image; and printing an input image on the inkjet printer with the defined print masks using a bi-directional multi-pass print mode.

Abstract translation: 一种利用具有多个墨水喷嘴的打印头在喷墨打印机上减少用于双向多次打印的条纹伪影的方法包括限定用于向左和向右打印通过的不同打印掩模，使得墨水沉积和 与图像内的垂直位置无关，图像中给定水平位置的不同通道之间的墨水沉积之间的时间大致恒定; 以及使用双向多遍打印模式使用所定义的打印掩模在喷墨打印机上打印输入图像。

公开(公告)号：US20110211229A1

公开(公告)日：2011-09-01

申请号：US13105063

申请日：2011-05-11

Applicant: Kevin E. Spaulding ,  Douglas W. Couwenhoven

Inventor： Kevin E. Spaulding ,  Douglas W. Couwenhoven

IPC: H04N1/405

CPC classification number: H04N1/52

Abstract: A method for multi-toning an input digital image having input pixels with two or more color channels to form an output digital image having modified output levels. The method includes determining modified output levels using a combined error signal formed from intermediate error signals for each color channel together with an error signal offset value, and adjusting the input levels for the nearby pixels responsive to weighted error signals.

Abstract translation: 一种用于多输入具有两个或多个颜色通道的输入像素的输入数字图像以形成具有修改的输出电平的输出数字图像的方法。 该方法包括使用由每个颜色通道的中间误差信号形成的组合误差信号以及误差信号偏移值来确定修正的输出电平，以及响应于加权误差信号调整附近像素的输入电平。

公开(公告)号：US20100201851A1

公开(公告)日：2010-08-12

申请号：US12764380

申请日：2010-04-21

Applicant: Theodore F. Bouk ,  Amy D. Enge ,  Kevin E. Spaulding

Inventor： Theodore F. Bouk ,  Amy D. Enge ,  Kevin E. Spaulding

IPC: H04N5/208

CPC classification number: G06T7/0004 ,  G06T2207/20021 ,  G06T2207/20052 ,  G06T2207/30144 ,  G06T2207/30168 ,  H04N19/60 ,  H04N19/85

Abstract: A method for determining a sharpness predictor for an input digital image includes determining one or more image metrics by analyzing the input digital image; and determining the sharpness predictor from the one or more image metrics.

Abstract translation: 用于确定输入数字图像的锐度预测器的方法包括通过分析输入数字图像来确定一个或多个图像度量; 以及从所述一个或多个图像度量确定所述锐度预测器。

公开(公告)号：US20100141970A1

公开(公告)日：2010-06-10

申请号：US12330552

申请日：2008-12-09

Applicant: Douglas W. Couwenhoven ,  Kevin E. Spaulding

Inventor： Douglas W. Couwenhoven ,  Kevin E. Spaulding

IPC: H04N1/60

CPC classification number: H04N1/60

Abstract: A method for printing an input digital image using a digital printer having a set of colorants with substantially the same color but different densities, including a sequence of node points where each of the two or more colorants are either at their maximum or minimum values, setting colorant concentrations such that the color channel output responses corresponding to the sequence of node points are substantially equally spaced in a visually uniform color space; forming colorant control look-up tables to provide smooth transitions in the color channel output response between the sequence of node points; addressing the colorant control look-up tables with the printer code value for each pixel of the input digital image to determine the colorant control signals for each of the two or more colorants; and controlling the digital printer using the colorant control signals to produce a print of the input digital image.

Abstract translation: 一种使用具有基本上相同颜色但不同密度的一组着色剂的数字打印机打印输入数字图像的方法，包括其中两个或更多个着色剂中的每一个处于其最大值或最小值的节点点序列，设置 着色剂浓度使得对应于节点点序列的颜色通道输出响应在视觉均匀的颜色空间中基本相等间隔; 形成着色剂控制查找表，以在节点间序列中的颜色通道输出响应中提供平滑过渡; 使用输入数字图像的每个像素的打印机代码值寻址着色剂控制查找表，以确定两种或更多种着色剂中的每一种的着色剂控制信号; 以及使用着色剂控制信号来控制数字打印机以产生输入数字图像的打印。

公开(公告)号：US07535596B2

公开(公告)日：2009-05-19

申请号：US11121768

申请日：2005-05-04

Applicant: Kevin E. Spaulding ,  Gustav J. Braun ,  John R. D'Errico

Inventor： Kevin E. Spaulding ,  Gustav J. Braun ,  John R. D'Errico

IPC: G03F3/08 ,  G06K15/00

CPC classification number: H04N1/6022

Abstract: A method for determining colorant control values for a color imaging device having four or more colorants is disclosed. The method includes defining a color mapping for a set of paths through a three-channel color space, defining a color mapping function for the three-channel color space relating the three-channel color space values to colorant control values for the four or more colorants of the color imaging device by interpolating between the color mapping defined for the set of paths, forming a forward three-channel color model relating the three-channel color space values to device-independent color values, inverting the forward three-channel color model to determine an inverse three-channel color model relating the device-independent color values to the three-channel color space values, and combining the inverse three-channel color model and the color mapping function to determine an inverse device color model.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于确定具有四种或更多种着色剂的彩色成像装置的着色剂控制值的方法。 该方法包括通过三通道颜色空间定义一组路径的颜色映射，为三通道颜色空间值与四个或更多个着色剂的着色剂控制值定义三通道颜色空间的颜色映射功能 通过在为该组路径定义的颜色映射之间进行内插，形成将三通道颜色空间值与设备无关的颜色值相关联的前向三通道颜色模型，将前向三通道颜色模型反转到 确定将与设备无关的颜色值与三通道色彩空间值相关联的反向三通道颜色模型，并组合逆三通道颜色模型和颜色映射功能以确定逆设备颜色模型。

公开(公告)号：US20080239334A1

公开(公告)日：2008-10-02

申请号：US11694098

申请日：2007-03-30

Applicant: David W. Jasinski ,  Kevin E. Spaulding ,  James A. Reczek

Inventor： David W. Jasinski ,  Kevin E. Spaulding ,  James A. Reczek

IPC: G06K15/00

CPC classification number: H04N1/6094 ,  H04N1/603

Abstract: A method for automatically compensating for scanner metamerism errors associated with scanning input images using a digital color image scanner, wherein the input images can be on a variety of different input media having colorants with different spectral characteristics, comprising scanning an input image on a digital color image scanner to produce a scanned image; determining one or more estimated color balance error values in a color balance parameter space by analyzing the scanned image using a color balance analysis algorithm; assigning an input medium from a set of possible input media for the scanned input image in response to the estimated color balance error values; selecting a scanner metamerism correction color transform associated with the assigned input medium; and applying the selected scanner metamerism correction color transform to the scanned image to produce a corrected image compensated for scanner metamerism errors.

Abstract translation: 一种用于自动补偿与使用数字彩色图像扫描器扫描输入图像相关的扫描器同色异谱误差的方法，其中所述输入图像可以在具有不同光谱特性的着色剂的各种不同输入介质上，包括以数字颜色扫描输入图像 图像扫描仪产生扫描图像; 通过使用颜色平衡分析算法分析扫描图像来确定颜色平衡参数空间中的一个或多个估计的颜色平衡误差值; 响应于估计的颜色平衡误差值，从扫描的输入图像的一组可能的输入介质中分配输入介质; 选择与分配的输入介质相关联的扫描器同色异谱校正颜色变换; 以及将所选择的扫描器同色异谱校正颜色变换应用于扫描图像，以产生补偿扫描器同色异谱误差的校正图像。

公开(公告)号：US06937362B1

公开(公告)日：2005-08-30

申请号：US09543038

申请日：2000-04-05

Applicant: Kevin E. Spaulding ,  Geoffrey J. Woolfe

Inventor： Kevin E. Spaulding ,  Geoffrey J. Woolfe

IPC: B41B15/00 ,  G06K9/40 ,  H04N1/34 ,  H04N1/60

CPC classification number: H04N1/6058 ,  H04N1/34

Abstract: A method for providing a user access to an extended color gamut digital image and for obtaining payment therefor, comprising the steps of representing the extended color gamut digital image with a limited color gamut digital image and one or more associated residual image(s) representing a difference between the extended color gamut digital image and the limited color gamut digital image; storing the limited color gamut digital image and the associated residual images(s) in an electronic memory; providing the user or user's designee access to the limited color gamut digital image in the electronic memory to provide a preview image; obtaining a payment identifier from the user and making payment using such payment identifier to permit the user or user's designee access to the associated residual image(s); and providing the user or user's designee access to the associated residual image(s) in the electronic memory.

Abstract translation: 一种用于提供用户对扩展色域数字图像的访问并用于获得其付费的方法，包括以下步骤：用有限色域数字图像和一个或多个相关联的残留图像表示扩展色域数字图像， 扩展色域数字图像与有限色域数字图像之间的差异; 将有限色域数字图像和相关联的残留图像存储在电子存储器中; 提供用户或用户的指定者访问电子存储器中的有限色域数字图像以提供预览图像; 从用户获得支付标识符并使​​用这种支付标识符进行支付，以允许用户或用户的指定者访问相关联的残留图像; 并且向用户或用户的指定者提供对电子存储器中的相关联的残留图像的访问。

公开(公告)号：US06781713B1

公开(公告)日：2004-08-24

申请号：US09315647

申请日：1999-05-20

Applicant: Paul B. Gilman ,  Kenneth A. Parulski ,  Kevin E. Spaulding ,  Robert P. Collette ,  John F. Hamilton

Inventor： Paul B. Gilman ,  Kenneth A. Parulski ,  Kevin E. Spaulding ,  Robert P. Collette ,  John F. Hamilton

IPC: G06K940

CPC classification number: H04N1/4072

Abstract: A method for correcting for exposure in a digital image, including the steps of providing a rendered digital image suitable for display and displaying such digital image; using an adjustable exposure setting to nonlinearly modify the rendered digital image to effect an exposure change and displaying the exposure modified rendered digital image; and iteratively changing the adjustable exposure setting in accordance with the nonlinear function to continuously change the exposure setting and display modified digital images until a desired exposure modified rendered digital image is displayed.

Abstract translation: 一种用于校正数字图像中的曝光的方法，包括以下步骤：提供适于显示和显示该数字图像的渲染数字图像; 使用可调节曝光设置来非线性地修改所渲染的数字图像以实现曝光改变并显示曝光修改渲染的数字图像; 并且根据非线性函数迭代地改变可调节的曝光设置，以连续地改变曝光设置并显示修改的数字图像，直到显示期望的曝光修改的呈现的数字图像。