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System and method for monitoring color in a printing press

US5724259A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateMay 4, 1995
Grant dateMar 3, 1998
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Expiry dateMay 4, 2015

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB41P2233/51
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A method for monitoring color of a printed image printed on a substrate, the method comprising the steps of: positioning a camera assembly to receive light reflected from the printed image on the substrate, the camera assembly including a structure for producing a signal; transmitting the signal from the camera assembly to a computer; and processing the signal in the computer to correct for the effects of scattered light reflected from the printed image.

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