Image analysis – Histogram processing – For setting a threshold
Patent
1997-06-17
1999-08-17
Popovici, Dov
Image analysis
Histogram processing
For setting a threshold
382239, 358430, G06F 1500
Patent
active
059405856
ABSTRACT:
A print data processing pipeline for use in a color electrophotographic printer optimizes print quality and minimizes memory usage by separately processing lossy and lossless print data. Lossy print data may include print data for images and lossless print data may include print data for text, line art, and graphics. Partitioning print data into lossy and lossless components allows application of the print data compression operations optimized for each type of print data. High compression ratios can be achieved on lossy print data by applying visually lossless compression operations designed for the lossy print data. In addition, high compression ratios can be achieved on the lossless print data by applying lossless compression operations designed for the lossless print data. A merge unit combines the lossy and lossless print data streams after decompression to reconstruct the original image. Placement of the color space conversion operation and the halftone operation relative to the merge operation, further optimizes the print quality while minimizing memory usage. The print data processing pipeline includes a direct memory access controller which has the capability to allow print data to be selectively directed to the lossy or lossless compressor/decompressor, the color space converter, or the merge unit. Feedback paths within the print data processing pipeline allow the results of the various operations performed to be returned to the direct memory access controller for further processing or storage in system memory. Bypass paths in the color space converter and halftone unit allow print data to be selectively directed around these operations. These capabilities allow configuration of the print data processing pipeline to perform a multitude of permutations of print data processing operations optimized for the print data.
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Nottingham James R.
Vondran, Jr. Gary L.
Hewlett--Packard Company
Popovici Dov
Wisdom Gregg W.
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