Methods and associated apparatus for forming image data metrics which achieve media compatibility for subsequent imaging applications
US5452111A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 28, 1993 |
| Grant date | Sep 19, 1995 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 28, 2013 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04N1/6052
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Methods and means are described for producing intermediary color image processing and/or data storage metrics that are independent of the input image origins. These methods and means produce intermediary metric images that can be output onto any of a plurality of image-receptive media or image-forming devices such that the reproduced images appear appropriately rendered for the output medium or device chosen regardless of the input image origin. The intermediary metric images may also be stored for later use without requiring documentation of their origin, images or portions thereof from various media and devices may be merged together to produce composite images of homogeneous and appropriate appearance, and images may be balanced and otherwise manipulated without requiring references to their origin.
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