Method for estimation of toner usage in digital xerographic copiers and printers
US5867198A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 12, 1996 |
| Grant date | Feb 2, 1999 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 12, 2016 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG03G15/556
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
An improved method for estimating toner usage in digital xerographic printers and copiers. The method is characterized by taking into account digital image dot spreading which results in the area of a pixel not being developed fully and some areas outside of the pixel being developed. Thus, the improved method takes into account the departure of a developed image from an ideal shape (i.e. square). To this end, the improved method compensates for departure of a developed image from an ideal shape. In carrying out the method estimated toner usage is based on pixel groupings rather than simple pixel counting.
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