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Systems and methods for color data compression

US8098942B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 30, 2008
Grant dateJan 17, 2012
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Expiry dateNov 17, 2030

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04N1/648
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Systems and methods are provided for reducing data size of at least one bitmap image, wherein the bitmap image comprises a plurality of color blocks, wherein each color block is associated with a distinct color plane. In some embodiments, the bitmap image may be compressed. At least one compressed color block that is contained in a transfer frame may be determined, based on information pertaining to a physical offset between successive color planes when they are rendered on a print medium. Further, at least one compressed color block in the transfer frame may be tagged, if the size of the transfer frame exceeds a threshold, and the resolution of the at least one compressed color block that is tagged may be reduced.

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