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Tint block image generation program and tint block image generation device

US8711436B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 4, 2008
Grant dateApr 29, 2014
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Expiry dateMar 11, 2032

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04N1/00883
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A image generation device generates, on a print medium, an image including a first image portion and a second image portion. The device has a first screen processing unit which generates image data by an area modulation screen having a first screen ruling, for pixels of the first image portion; and a second screen processing unit which generates image data by an area modulation screen or a density modulation screen having a second screen ruling which is higher than the first screen ruling for pixels of the second image portion. And the first screen processing unit generates a halftone dot at a center of gravity position of an image of the first image portion in a cell corresponding to a halftone dot formation area in the area modulation screen processing.

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