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Image processing apparatus and image processing method

US8040557B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 5, 2007
Grant dateOct 18, 2011
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Expiry dateMay 1, 2030

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04N1/4072
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

An image processing apparatus includes a setting unit, a converting unit, and a transmitting unit. The setting unit sets a save-mode for image data to be output to reduce color of image data. When the save-mode is set for image data, the converting unit converts reduces color of the image data to convert the image data into save-mode image data. The transmitting unit transmits the save-mode image data to an external device.

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