Image analysis – Image transformation or preprocessing – Changing the image coordinates
Patent
1994-10-31
1996-06-18
Boudreau, Leo
Image analysis
Image transformation or preprocessing
Changing the image coordinates
382237, 358451, G06K 942
Patent
active
055287042
ABSTRACT:
An image processing apparatus in a reproduction system includes an image input terminal having a device resolution of K pixels per unit length by L pixels per unit length (K x L). Each pixel is defined at a depth b representing one of b optical densities. The image input terminal emits an input image at the device resolution and depth (KxLxb). A memory is provided for receiving and storing as electrical signals the input image emitted from the image input terminal. A first processing means converts the resolution of the input image to a plurality of output images at a second resolution of M pixels per unit length by N pixels per unit length (M x N). Each pixel is defined at depth d representing one of d optical densities. The first processing means converts the input image to the plurality of output images by spatially offsetting a periodically repeating mapping defining the conversion between the input image and the output image. A second processing means forms a distribution of the plurality of output images. The second processing means selects a composite output image from the distribution of output images and stores the composite output image in the memory. An image output terminal having a device resolution and depth of M x N x d, is adapted for reproducing the composite image stored in the memory.
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Coward Robert E.
Parker James D.
Anderson David R.
Boudreau Leo
Xerox Corporation
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