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：US07239422B2

公开(公告)日：2007-07-03

申请号：US10310009

申请日：2002-12-04

Applicant: Gustav Braun ,  Douglas W. Couwenhoven ,  Kevin E. Spaulding ,  Geoffrey J. Woolfe

Inventor： Gustav Braun ,  Douglas W. Couwenhoven ,  Kevin E. Spaulding ,  Geoffrey J. Woolfe

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

CPC classification number: H04N1/6058 ,  H04N1/6022

Abstract: A method of generating a reduced color gamut boundary for a color output device using three or more colorants, wherein the amount of each colorant is controlled by a colorant control signal vector, including determining a forward device model for the color output device relating the colorant control signal vector to the corresponding output color; determining a complete color gamut boundary for the color output device, comprising a set of color gamut boundary points; and determining a set of candidate colorant control signal vectors for each point in the complete color gamut boundary. The method also includes selecting a preferred colorant control signal vector.

Abstract translation: 一种用于使用三种或更多种着色剂的彩色输出装置产生减小的色域边界的方法，其中每种着色剂的量由着色剂控制信号矢量控制，包括确定颜色输出装置的正向装置模型，其将着色剂控制 信号矢量到相应的输出颜色; 确定所述彩色输出设备的完整色域边界，包括一组色域边界点; 以及为完整色域边界中的每个点确定一组候选着色剂控制信号向量。 该方法还包括选择优选的着色剂控制信号向量。

公开(公告)号：US06301393B1

公开(公告)日：2001-10-09

申请号：US09489367

申请日：2000-01-21

Applicant: Kevin E. Spaulding ,  Rajan L. Joshi ,  Geoffrey J. Woolfe

Inventor： Kevin E. Spaulding ,  Rajan L. Joshi ,  Geoffrey J. Woolfe

IPC: H04N164

CPC classification number: G06T11/001

Abstract: A method for representing a digital image having color values with an extended color gamut in a storage color space having a limited color gamut comprising the steps of: adjusting the color values of the extended color gamut digital image to fit within the limited color gamut to form a limited color gamut digital image; representing the limited color gamut digital image in the storage color space; determining a clipped limited color gamut digital image in which highly quantized regions in the limited color gamut digital image have been clipped; determining a residual image representing a difference between the extended color gamut digital image and the clipped limited color gamut digital image; and associating the residual image with the limited color gamut digital image in the storage color space such that the associated residual image and the limited color gamut digital image in the storage color space are adapted to be used to form a reconstructed extended color gamut digital image.

Abstract translation: 一种用于在具有有限色域的存储颜色空间中表示具有扩展色域的具有颜色值的数字图像的方法，包括以下步骤：调整扩展色域数字图像的颜色值以适应有限色域以形成 有限的色域数字图像; 表示存储颜色空间中的有限色域数字图像; 确定已限制的色域数字图像中的高度量化区域已经被限幅的限幅色域数字图像; 确定表示扩展色域数字图像与限幅色域数字图像之间的差的残差图像; 以及将所述残留图像与所述存储颜色空间中的所述有限色域数字图像相关联，使得所述相关联的残留图像和所述存储颜色空间中的所述有限色域数字图像适于用于形成重构的扩展色域数字图像。

公开(公告)号：US07298892B2

公开(公告)日：2007-11-20

申请号：US10410550

申请日：2003-04-09

Applicant: Kevin E. Spaulding ,  Geoffrey J. Woolfe ,  Edward J. Giorgianni

Inventor： Kevin E. Spaulding ,  Geoffrey J. Woolfe ,  Edward J. Giorgianni

IPC: G06K9/00

CPC classification number: H04N1/6077

Abstract: A method for correcting the color balance of an input digital color image in an input color space captured under a capture illuminant to produce a balanced digital color image includes transforming the input digital color image to a balancing color space, wherein the balancing color space has three color channels corresponding to three color space primaries, the color space primaries being chosen so that minimal color errors can be produced when correcting the color balance for a set of one or more capture illuminants relative to aim colors that would be produced if the digital color image were captured under reference conditions; and correcting the color balance of the input digital color image in the balancing color space to produce a balanced digital color image having minimal color errors relative to aim colors that would be produced if the digital color image were captured under reference conditions.

Abstract translation: 一种用于校正在拍摄光源下拍摄的输入彩色空间中的输入数字彩色图像的颜色平衡以产生平衡数字彩色图像的方法，包括将输入数字彩色图像变换为平衡色彩空间，其中平衡色彩空间具有三个 对应于三个颜色空间原色的颜色通道，选择颜色空间原色，使得当校正相对于如果数字彩色图像将产生的目标颜色的一组或多个捕获光源的集合的色彩平衡时，可以产生最小的颜色误差 在参考条件下被捕获; 以及在平衡色彩空间中校正输入数字彩色图像的色彩平衡，以产生相对于在参考条件下拍摄数字彩色图像时将产生的对象颜色具有最小颜色误差的平衡数字彩色图像。

公开(公告)号：US07245395B2

公开(公告)日：2007-07-17

申请号：US10309866

申请日：2002-12-04

Applicant: Douglas W. Couwenhoven ,  Gustav Braun ,  Kevin E. Spaulding ,  Geoffrey J. Woolfe

Inventor： Douglas W. Couwenhoven ,  Gustav Braun ,  Kevin E. Spaulding ,  Geoffrey J. Woolfe

IPC: H04N1/58 ,  H04N1/60 ,  G06K9/00

CPC classification number: H04N1/60 ,  B41J2/16523 ,  B41J2/17593

Abstract: A method of selecting a preferred colorant control signal vector for a color output device for reproducing a desired output color, the color output device producing output colors using four or more colorants, wherein the amount of each colorant is controlled by the colorant control signal vector, includes determining a device model for the color output device relating the colorant control signal vector to the corresponding output color; using the device model to determine a set of valid colorant control signal vectors whose corresponding output color substantially matches the desired output color; and selecting the preferred colorant control signal vector from the set of valid colorant control signal vectors using a cost function responsive to one or more cost attribute(s) that vary as a function of the colorant control signal vector.

Abstract translation: 选择用于再现期望输出颜色的颜色输出装置的优选着色剂控制信号矢量的方法，所述彩色输出装置使用四种或更多种着色剂产生输出颜色，其中每种着色剂的量由着色剂控制信号矢量控制， 包括确定用于将着色剂控制信号向量与相应的输出颜色相关联的颜色输出装置的装置模型; 使用所述设备模型来确定一组有效的着色剂控制信号向量，其对应的输出颜色基本上与期望的输出颜色匹配; 以及使用响应于作为着色剂控制信号向量的函数而变化的一个或多个成本属性的成本函数从所述有效着色剂控制信号向量集合中选择优选着色剂控制信号向量。

公开(公告)号：US06754384B1

公开(公告)日：2004-06-22

申请号：US09651510

申请日：2000-08-30

Applicant: Kevin E. Spaulding ,  Geoffrey J. Woolfe

Inventor： Kevin E. Spaulding ,  Geoffrey J. Woolfe

IPC: G06K900

CPC classification number: H04N1/6058

Abstract: A method for determining information parameter(s) useful in processing a digital image having color values with an extended color gamut, includes the steps of: adjusting the color values of the extended color gamut digital image to fit within a limited color gamut to form a limited color gamut digital image; determining a residual image representing a difference between the extended color gamut digital image and the limited color gamut digital image; and analyzing the residual image to determine one or more image information parameter(s) related to the information contained in the residual image such parameter(s) being useful in processing the digital image.

Abstract translation: 一种用于确定具有扩展色域的具有颜色值的数字图像处理有用的信息参数的方法，包括以下步骤：调整扩展色域数字图像的颜色值以适应有限色域以形成 有限色域数字图像; 确定表示所述扩展色域数字图像与所述有限色域数字图像之间的差的残差图像; 以及分析残差图像以确定与残留图像中包含的信息相关的一个或多个图像信息参数，所述参数在处理数字图像时是有用的。

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。