Printing ink consumption estimation
US11741325B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 3, 2022 |
| Grant date | Aug 29, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 3, 2042 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06K15/1878
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Example methods and systems for printing ink consumption estimation are described. In one example, a computer system may obtain printing content associated with a document that is printable using a printer. Based on the printing content, the computer system may generate an image representation of the document, wherein the image representation includes an array of multiple pixels associated with first color information from a first color space. Color conversion may be performed by converting (a) the first color information from the first color space to (b) second color information from a second color space associated with the printer. The computer system may estimate an amount of printing ink required for printing the document based on the second color information and provide the estimated amount of printing ink to a user via a user interface.
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