公开(公告)号：US06941014B2

公开(公告)日：2005-09-06

申请号：US09737515

申请日：2000-12-15

Applicant: Ying-wei Lin ,  Martin E. Banton ,  William A. Fuss

Inventor： Ying-wei Lin ,  Martin E. Banton ,  William A. Fuss

IPC: G06K9/20 ,  G06T5/00 ,  H04N1/40 ,  H04N1/41 ,  G06K9/34

CPC classification number: G06K9/00456 ,  G06T7/11 ,  G06T7/174 ,  G06T2207/10008 ,  G06T2207/30176 ,  H04N1/40062 ,  H04N1/41

Abstract: This invention relates to a method and apparatus for segmenting an image using a combination of image segmentation techniques. More particularly, the invention is directed to an improved image segmentation technique for use in an image processing system that performs at least two distinct image segmentation processes on an image and combines the results to obtain a combined multi-layer representation of the image that can be suitably processed. In a specific example, a block based segmentation technique is performed on an image to generate a MRC (mixed raster content) representation—having foreground, background and selector layers. A pixel based segmentation technique is also performed on the image to generate rendering hints. The MRC representation and the rendering hints are then combined to obtain a four (4) layer representation of the image. The four layer representation is subsequently processed as required by the image processing system, e.g. compressed and stored.

Abstract translation: 本发明涉及使用图像分割技术的组合分割图像的方法和装置。 更具体地，本发明涉及一种用于在图像处理系统中使用的改进的图像分割技术，该图像处理系统对图像执行至少两个不同的图像分割处理，并且将结果组合以获得图像的组合多层表示，其可以是 适当加工。 在具体示例中，对图像执行基于块的分割技术以生成具有前景，背景和选择器层的MRC（混合光栅内容）表示。 还对图像执行基于像素的分割技术以产生渲染提示。 然后组合MRC表示和渲染提示以获得图像的四（4）层表示。 随后根据图像处理系统的要求对四层表示进行处理。 压缩并存储。

公开(公告)号：US5659399A

公开(公告)日：1997-08-19

申请号：US565138

申请日：1995-11-30

Applicant: Ying-wei Lin ,  Martin E. Banton

Inventor： Ying-wei Lin ,  Martin E. Banton

IPC: B41J2/44 ,  B41J5/30 ,  G06K15/12 ,  G06T3/40 ,  H03M7/30 ,  H04N1/405 ,  G06K15/00 ,  G06K1/00

CPC classification number: G06K15/128 ,  G06K2215/0071

Abstract: The present invention is a method and apparatus for detecting the presence of image regions requiring compact dot growth control and controlling the dot growth of such regions when rendered on a printing system. The invention operates to recognize those pixels within a bitmap image that are appropriate for alteration, using a template-based approach, and then alters the exposure pulse of identified pixels during imaging so as to assure a more stable output by a xerographic development system.

Abstract translation: 本发明是一种用于检测需要紧密点生长控制的图像区域的存在并且当在打印系统上呈现时控制这些区域的点生长的方法和装置。 本发明利用基于模板的方法来识别位图图像中适合于改变的那些像素，然后在成像期间改变识别的像素的曝光脉冲，以确保静电印刷制图系统的更稳定的输出。

公开(公告)号：US08330965B2

公开(公告)日：2012-12-11

申请号：US11403785

申请日：2006-04-13

Applicant: Martin E. Banton ,  Dale R. Mashtare

Inventor： Martin E. Banton ,  Dale R. Mashtare

IPC: G06K15/10

CPC classification number: G06F3/126 ,  G03G15/50 ,  G03G15/5087 ,  G03G2215/00109 ,  G06F3/1208 ,  G06F3/1211 ,  G06F3/1284

Abstract: A multi-functional multi-engine print platform engines schedules and processes job in order to minimize visibility of image defects. The print platform includes at least two marking engines that process jobs, a marking engine analyzer that determines image quality defects of the at least two marking engines, and a scheduler that creates a plan to process a job with the at least two marking engines based at least on the image quality defects each of the at least two marking engines in order to minimize visibility of the defects in images reproduced by the at least two marking engine.

Abstract translation: 多功能多引擎打印平台引擎调度和处理作业，以最小化图像缺陷的可见性。 所述打印平台包括处理作业的至少两个标记引擎，确定所述至少两个标记引擎的图像质量缺陷的标记引擎分析器，以及基于至少两个标记引擎的至少两个标记引擎创建处理作业的计划的调度器 至少对于至少两个标记引擎中的每一个的图像质量缺陷，以便最小化由至少两个标记引擎再现的图像中的缺陷的可视性。

公开(公告)号：US08159713B2

公开(公告)日：2012-04-17

申请号：US11636901

申请日：2006-12-11

Applicant: Martin E. Banton ,  Mark S. Jackson ,  Norman W. Zeck ,  Peter A. Crean

Inventor： Martin E. Banton ,  Mark S. Jackson ,  Norman W. Zeck ,  Peter A. Crean

IPC: G06K15/22

CPC classification number: H04N1/603

Abstract: A printing system capable of binding a modified image data to an individual print engine in a multiple print engine system. The system includes an image processor such as a digital front end, a set of transformations, and a configuration of printers. The system can also include a scanner that scans a test image so that this image binding process can be repeated. Furthermore, the transformation binding can also take place in real time.

Abstract translation: 一种能够将经修改的图像数据绑定到多重打印引擎系统中的单独打印引擎的打印系统。 该系统包括图像处理器，例如数字前端，一组转换和打印机的配置。 系统还可以包括扫描测试图像的扫描仪，以便可以重复该图像绑定过程。 此外，转换绑定也可以实时发生。

公开(公告)号：US5223857A

公开(公告)日：1993-06-29

申请号：US756935

申请日：1991-09-09

Applicant: Robert P. Loce ,  Martin E. Banton ,  Melvin E. Swanberg ,  William L. Lama ,  Michael S. Cianciosi ,  Susan E. Feth ,  Kevin J. Garcia ,  Peter K. Wu ,  Girmay K. Girmay

Inventor： Robert P. Loce ,  Martin E. Banton ,  Melvin E. Swanberg ,  William L. Lama ,  Michael S. Cianciosi ,  Susan E. Feth ,  Kevin J. Garcia ,  Peter K. Wu ,  Girmay K. Girmay

IPC: B41J2/44 ,  G02B26/10 ,  G02B26/12 ,  G06K15/12 ,  H04N1/113 ,  H04N1/40

CPC classification number: G06K15/1204 ,  G02B26/127 ,  H04N1/40037

Abstract: A pulsed imaging Raster Output Scanner utilizes pulse width modulation in conjunction with spatial filtering to form three exposure levels at the surface of a recording medium, one of the levels associated with a specific color.

公开(公告)号：US4639073A

公开(公告)日：1987-01-27

申请号：US590922

申请日：1984-03-19

Applicant: Kwok-leung Yip ,  Mehdi N. Araghi ,  Joseph J. Daniele ,  Martin E. Banton ,  Charles J. Kramer ,  Joachim A. Ritter

Inventor： Kwok-leung Yip ,  Mehdi N. Araghi ,  Joseph J. Daniele ,  Martin E. Banton ,  Charles J. Kramer ,  Joachim A. Ritter

IPC: B41J2/44 ,  G02B26/12 ,  G02F1/315 ,  G03G15/04 ,  G06K15/12 ,  H04N1/036 ,  H04N1/113 ,  H04N1/23 ,  G02B26/10 ,  H04N1/04

CPC classification number: G06K15/1219 ,  G02B26/127 ,  G02F1/315 ,  H04N1/036

Abstract: A raster output scanner having a recording member, a laser, a total internal reflection type modulator having an array of independently addressable electrodes, optical means cooperable with the laser to provide a sheetlike beam of high intensity radiation at the modulator, the array of electrodes being pulsed in succession with each image pixel to provide wave after wave of imaging or non-imaging beams, a scanning polygon for scanning the imaging beams from the modulator across the recording member line by line, and means for pulsing the modulator electrodes at a speed equal to the speed of the scanning polygon and in a direction opposite to the polygon scanning direction to obviate image blur.

Abstract translation: 一种光栅输出扫描器，具有记录元件，激光器，具有独立可寻址电极阵列的全内反射型调制器，与激光器配合的光学元件，以在调制器处提供高强度辐射的片状光束，电极阵列为 与每个图像像素相继脉冲以提供成像波束或非成像光束，用于逐行扫描来自调制器的成像光束的扫描多边形，以及用于以相同的速度脉冲调制器电极的装置 到扫描多边形的速度并且在与多边形扫描方向相反的方向上以消除图像模糊。

公开(公告)号：US4336994A

公开(公告)日：1982-06-29

申请号：US210086

申请日：1980-11-24

Applicant: Martin E. Banton

Inventor： Martin E. Banton

IPC: G03G15/01 ,  H04N1/00 ,  H04N1/46 ,  G03G13/01

CPC classification number: H04N1/1265 ,  G03G15/0163 ,  H04N1/00254 ,  H04N1/46

Abstract: A multi-mode color copier having a photoreceptor for storing color separated images. The color copier includes a platen input for transmitting color images from an original to the photoreceptor, a raster output scanner for writing on the photoreceptor and a raster input scanner for reading developed color separated images from the photoreceptor. The input to the raster output scanner and the output from the raster input scanner are in the form of digitized video signals which correspond to the color separated images. In addition to outputting video signals through the raster input scanner the copier can create color copies by sequentially transferring developed images from the photoreceptor to a copy sheet and fusing those images to form a permanent color copy.

Abstract translation: 一种具有用于存储分色图像的感光体的多模彩色复印机。 彩色复印机包括用于将彩色图像从原稿传送到感光体的平板输入板，用于在感光体上书写的光栅输出扫描仪和用于从感光体读出显影的分色图像的光栅输入扫描仪。 栅格输出扫描器的输入和光栅输入扫描器的输出是对应于分色图像的数字化视频信号的形式。 除了通过光栅输入扫描仪输出视频信号之外，复印机可以通过将显影的图像从感光体顺序地转印到复印纸并且将这些图像融合以形成永久的彩色复印件来创建彩色副本。

公开(公告)号：US20100128317A1

公开(公告)日：2010-05-27

申请号：US12276555

申请日：2008-11-24

Applicant: Paul J. DeGruchy ,  Martin E. Banton

Inventor： Paul J. DeGruchy ,  Martin E. Banton

IPC: H04N1/409

CPC classification number: H04N1/6033

Abstract: This disclosure provides printing methods, systems and apparatus to compensate for distortions by fusing toner applied to a media substrate. According to one exemplary method, image data is processed according to media characterization data for a toner density value associated with the image. The processed image data compensates for media substrate distortions due to fusing of a printed image on the media substrate.

Abstract translation: 本公开提供了通过将施加到介质基板的调色剂融合来补偿变形的打印方法，系统和装置。 根据一个示例性方法，根据与图像相关联的调色剂浓度值的媒体表征数据处理图像数据。 经处理的图像数据补偿由于印刷图像在介质基板上的融合引起的介质基板失真。

公开(公告)号：US06985627B2

公开(公告)日：2006-01-10

申请号：US09731120

申请日：2000-12-06

Applicant: Martin E. Banton

Inventor： Martin E. Banton

IPC: G06K9/62

CPC classification number: G06K15/1247

Abstract: An imaging apparatus includes an input that receives a stream of image pixels such as high addressable bits, multiple bits per pixel or binary image bits representing an input image and a processor that processes and directs signals to an LED bar that selectively exposes areas of a photoreceptor. The exposed areas of the photoreceptor form a latent image, controlled by the processor, of areas of varied exposure based on surrounding pixels. The processor examines the pixels to determine an image structure beneficially adaptable to varied exposure and selects a pixel for varied exposure, such as increased or decreased exposure or altered timing to apply the pixel.

公开(公告)号：US06381035B1

公开(公告)日：2002-04-30

申请号：US09217035

申请日：1998-12-21

Applicant: Yeqing Zhang ,  Robert P. Loce ,  Martin E. Banton

Inventor： Yeqing Zhang ,  Robert P. Loce ,  Martin E. Banton

IPC: G06K936

CPC classification number: G06T5/30 ,  G06T5/003 ,  G06T2207/20192

Abstract: A method to compact a diffuse gray edge that is two pixels wide to a state where it is one pixel wide so that it may be well rendered with anti-alias rendering. The method identifies an observation window within continuous tone image data. The method then operates on the pixels within the observation window by: compacting horizontal features within the observation window; compacting vertical features within the observation window; and compacting corner features within the observation window.

Abstract translation: 一种将两个像素宽的漫射灰色边缘压缩到一个像素宽的状态的方法，以便通过抗混叠渲染可以很好地渲染。 该方法识别连续色调图像数据内的观察窗口。 该方法然后通过以下方式对观察窗内的像素进行操作：压缩观察窗内的水平特征; 压实观察窗内的垂直特征; 并在观察窗内压实角部特征。