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Image reconstruction architecture

US7177049B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 2, 2003
Grant dateFeb 13, 2007
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Expiry dateMar 6, 2024

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04N1/46
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Methods and apparatus for reconstructing digitized images are provided that include an image reconstruction path that receives a digitized image and provides a processed RGB or CMYK image that may be printed or stored in memory. The image reconstruction path is configured to operate in either a multiple scan or single scan environment if the source of the digitized image is a scanner. A plurality of optional functional units in the reconstruction path can be controlled by user or internal controls. These functional units perform preliminary color adjustment, automatic deskew, background and dust removal, descreen, text detection and enhancement, color conversion, scaling, and color manipulation.

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