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Spectral matching guide for spot color print applications

US8456700B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 23, 2009
Grant dateJun 4, 2013
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Expiry dateDec 18, 2031

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG09G2380/00
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

What is disclosed is a novel system and method for generating a spectral matching guide for spot color print applications. Spectral matching values are determined for spot colors obtained from a library of spot colors. A spectral matching guide is created from the spot colors and their respective spectral matching values in a manner more fully disclosed herein. Thereafter, when a user desires to render a job in a particular spot color, the associated spectral matching value for that spot color can be obtained from the spectral matching guide. In other embodiments, recommendations in the form of a suggested printer to use, a media type, a halftone screen, and other meaningful assistance can be provided for selection of spot colors for a given print/copy job that are less sensitive to varying illuminations. The present spectral matching guide provides meaningful extensions in spectral color reproduction in print/copy job environments.

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