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Image forming apparatus with gamma conversion means

US6987576B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateMar 5, 2001
Grant dateJan 17, 2006
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Expiry dateDec 15, 2023

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG03G2221/1633
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

The invention provides an image forming apparatus and an image forming method, capable of providing an image with little deterioration, even in case the image contrast has to be adjusted not for the purpose of image adjustment, such as for reducing the toner consumption amount or for preventing the leak in the charging device.

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