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Image processing apparatus, image processing method, and computer product

US7692816B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateAug 3, 2006
Grant dateApr 6, 2010
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Expiry dateOct 15, 2028

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04N1/38
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

When first image data, which is in a first color space, is converted into second image data, which is in a second color space corresponding to an image output unit. Upon converting the image data, if the first image data is color data, background removal process is switched OFF. Otherwise, the background removal process is switched ON. Thus, it is possible to obtain an image desired by a user.

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