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Method and system for processing image data based on pixel characteristics
Assignee: Fujifilm Business Innovation Corp
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Filing: 1990-10-10
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Granted: 1993-09-14
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Expires: 2010-10-10
Abstract
Abstract An image processing system receives different types of image data with different number of bits per pixel, stores the image data into a memory, and applies given image processing steps to the image data stored therein. A control device is included in the image processing system. The control device determines the positions of pixels to be image processed, the number of pixels of one line, and the number of lines. For each line a least common multiple (LCM) of the number of bits of the pixel (B m ) and the number of bits per access of the image data used in the image processing system (B 0 ) is calculated, and the control device executes preset image processing programs under the determined conditions.
Inventors
- 👤 Fuminari Matsumoto
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 09:45
CPC Classifications
G; G09; G09G; G09G5/00; G09G5/36; G09G5/39; G09G5/393; H; H04; H04N; H04N1/00; H04N1/40
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 14
Claim 1
Independent Claim
164 words
A method for processing image data in an image processing system, the image processing system having means for receiving different types of image data, the image data including pixels having graphical coordinate positions and different numbers of bits per pixel, storing the image data into a memory, and performing an edit function on the stored data, initiating the edit function; locating the graphical coordinate positions of pixels to be image processed by the edit function; determining the number of bits in each line of the pixels to be image processed by the edit function; calculating for each line of the pixels to be image processed by the edit function the least common multiple of the number of bits per; and adjusting the graphical coordinate positions of the pixels to be image processed in accordance with the number of bits in each line and the least common multiple so that the number of bits in each line equals a multiple of the least common multiple.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
164 words
A method for processing image data in an image processing system, the image processing system having means for receiving different types of image data, the image data including pixels having graphical coordinate positions and different numbers of bits per pixel, storing the image data into a memory, and performing an edit function on the stored data, initiating the edit function; locating the graphical coordinate positions of pixels to be image processed by the edit function; determining the number of bits in each line of the pixels to be image processed by the edit function; calculating for each line of the pixels to be image processed by the edit function the least common multiple of the number of bits per; and adjusting the graphical coordinate positions of the pixels to be image processed in accordance with the number of bits in each line and the least common multiple so that the number of bits in each line equals a multiple of the least common multiple.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
19 words
The method of claim 1 wherein the edit function is a cut and paste processing of the image data.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
16 words
The method claim 1, wherein the edit function is a trimming processing of the image data.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
17 words
The method of claim 1 wherein the edit function is a masking processing of the image data.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
15 words
The method of claim 1 further including the step of outputting the processed image data.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
23 words
The method claim 1 in which the bits per pixel include at least one bit indicative of density or reflectivity of said pixel.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
22 words
The method claim 1 in which the bits per pixel include at least one bit indicative of color information of said pixel.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
22 words
The method claim 1 in which the bits per pixel include at least one bit indicative of attribute information of said pixel.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
143 words
An image processing system that receives different types of image data having different numbers of bits per pixel, that stores the image data into a memory in a plurality of memory areas, and that performs given image processing operations to the image data stored therein, said system comprising: a user interface command device for selecting an image processing operation to be applies to specified image data stored in the memory at a predetermined memory area; a control device for determining information from the specified image data and for performing the image processing operation selected by said user interface command device, wherein said control device determines said information from the specified image data in accordance with the least common multiple of the number of bits per pixel and the number of bits per access of the image data used in the image processing system.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
143 words
An image processing system that receives different types of image data having different numbers of bits per pixel, that stores the image data into a memory in a plurality of memory areas, and that performs given image processing operations to the image data stored therein, said system comprising: a user interface command device for selecting an image processing operation to be applies to specified image data stored in the memory at a predetermined memory area; a control device for determining information from the specified image data and for performing the image processing operation selected by said user interface command device, wherein said control device determines said information from the specified image data in accordance with the least common multiple of the number of bits per pixel and the number of bits per access of the image data used in the image processing system.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
23 words
An image processing system as claimed in claim 9, wherein the predetermined memory area corresponds to a determination of a position of pixels.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
25 words
An image processing system as claimed in claim 9, wherein said predetermined memory area corresponds to a determination of number of bits per one line.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
18 words
An image processing system as claimed in claim 9, wherein said memory corresponds to a one page memory.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1996-09-13 | 1997-03-15 | 1997-09-14 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 2000-09-13 | 2001-03-15 | 2001-09-14 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2004-09-13 | 2005-03-15 | 2005-09-14 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |