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Image processing method and image processing apparatus

US8643689B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 24, 2012
Grant dateFeb 4, 2014
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Expiry dateFeb 24, 2032

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  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB41J2/47
  • WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An image processing method including: measuring a distance between a medium where an image is to be recorded and an image processing apparatus which stores a relation between irradiation energy and distance previously measured; calculating an irradiation energy from the distance measured in the measuring based on the relation stored in the image processing apparatus; and irradiating and heating the medium with laser beams having the irradiation energy obtained in the calculating to record an image in the medium.

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