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Subdividing color space for fast vector error diffusion

US9041980B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJan 20, 2013
Grant dateMay 26, 2015
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Expiry dateJan 29, 2033

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04N1/405
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Subdividing a color space is described for vector error diffusion which includes obtaining color coordinates for each primary color in the color space, and comparing the color coordinates to a threshold value for each coordinate plane of the color space. In response to the comparing, each primary color is grouped into a quadrant of the color space, wherein each quadrant is defined by the threshold value for each coordinate plane. In other aspects, a mapping a color to a closet primary color is described in a color space that includes a display determining color coordinates of the color and identifying a matching quadrant of a plurality of quadrants dividing the color space, wherein the determined color coordinates fall within the matching quadrant. A representative display device searches for the closest primary color within the matching quadrant and maps the color to the closest primary color found.

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