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Proofing method, apparatus, and computer software product matching color and halftone screen properties

US7068391B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 23, 2001
Grant dateJun 27, 2006
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Expiry dateAug 6, 2024

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04N1/6011
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method, apparatus, and computer software product to reproduce an input image on a proofing device including accurately reproducing color substantially matching the screening properties of an imaging process that includes screening. The proofer may use a different number of colorants and/or different colorants than the printing colorants of the imaging process. The proofer also may be capable of continuous tone output or may be a screened output device. The proofer also may be a computer screen.

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