Method and system for converting multi-gradated image data into

Details Method and system for converting multi-gradated image data into Method and system for converting multi-gradated image data into

1996-03-29

1999-07-20

Shalwala, Bipin H.

Image analysis

Image transformation or preprocessing

Changing the image coordinates

382252, 358456, G06K 932, G06K 936, G06K 938, G06K 946

Patent

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059265825

ABSTRACT:
An image processing system and method for varying the resolution of multi-gradated image data to output image data having a different resolution. In the system and method, the resolution of the multi-gradated image data is converted to prepare image data having alternating dots arranged in lines and rows such that those of said dots present in odd-numbered lines and those of said dots present in even-numbered lines are positioned in alternate rows. The image data having alternating dots is transformed into binarization data. The binarization data is converted into binary gradated image data by using an error diffusion method or an average error minimization method. The dot arrangement of the binary gradated image data is then transformed into a dot arrangement equal to that of the image data having alternating dots. The system and method thus obtains a high quality reproduced image at a speed as high as possible.

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