Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 74
Claim 1
Independent Claim
152 words
A method of correcting color transformation of input color component values of an input color model into output color component values of an output color model, comprising the steps of: a) selecting one of the input color component values as a reference value, said reference value being most closely representing the achromatic data; b) determining a relation of each of other input color component values with respect to said reference value, said relation defining input differentiation parameters, said reference value and said input differentiation parameters defining transformation parameters; c) based upon said transformation parameters, selecting a set of transformation factors from a single transformation matrix for an image containing chromatic data and achromatic data; d) interpolating said transformation factors based upon said transformation parameters, said interpolated transformation factors being defined as correction factors; and e) transforming the input color component values into the output color component values based upon said correction factors.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
152 words
A method of correcting color transformation of input color component values of an input color model into output color component values of an output color model, comprising the steps of: a) selecting one of the input color component values as a reference value, said reference value being most closely representing the achromatic data; b) determining a relation of each of other input color component values with respect to said reference value, said relation defining input differentiation parameters, said reference value and said input differentiation parameters defining transformation parameters; c) based upon said transformation parameters, selecting a set of transformation factors from a single transformation matrix for an image containing chromatic data and achromatic data; d) interpolating said transformation factors based upon said transformation parameters, said interpolated transformation factors being defined as correction factors; and e) transforming the input color component values into the output color component values based upon said correction factors.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
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The method of correcting color transformation according to claim 1 wherein the input color component values include a R value, a G value and a B value of a RGB color model.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
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The method of correcting color transformation according to claim 2 wherein the color component output values include a Cyan value, a Magenta value, a Yellow value and a K value of a CMYK model.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
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The method of correcting color transformation according to claim 3 wherein said selected reference value is a minimal value among the R value, a G value and the B value.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
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The method of correcting color transformation according to claim 4 wherein said input differentiation parameters include a difference between the input values and said reference value.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
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The method of correcting color transformation according to claim 5 wherein said transformation parameters are indices to said matrix containing said transformation factors.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
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The method of correcting color transformation according to claim 5 wherein said transformation factors specify a portion of color space in said output color model.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
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The method of correcting color transformation according to claim 7 wherein said color space is defined by a unit triangular prism.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
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The method of correcting color transformation according to claim 6 wherein said transformation factors are substantially related to chromatic aspects of transformation.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
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The method of correcting color transformation according to claim 1 wherein said reference value is substantially related to achromatic aspects of said transformation.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
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The method of correcting color transformation according to claim 10 wherein said correction factors are substantially related to chromatic aspects of said transformation.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
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The method of correcting color transformation according to claim 11 wherein said step e) includes an additional step of independently controlling said achromatic aspects and said chromatic aspects of said transformation.
Claim 14
Independent Claim
173 words
A method of correcting color transformation of input color component values of an input color model into output color component values of an output color model, the input color model defining an input color space, the output color model defining an output color space, the input values containing chromatic data and achromatic data, comprising the steps of: a) dividing the input color space into a plurality of unit triangular prism spaces; b) determining a set of correction factors which correct a discrepancy between the input color component values and the output color component values; c) building a matrix containing sets of said correction factors, each of said sets of said correction factors being assigned to a particular one of said unit triangular prism spaces according to interpolation; d) pre-processing the input color component values so as to determine a relative order of the input color component values; and e) selecting one of said unit triangular prism spaces based upon said relative order so as to obtain a corresponding set of said correction factors.
Claim 15
Independent Claim
173 words
A method of correcting color transformation of input color component values of an input color model into output color component values of an output color model, the input color model defining an input color space, the output color model defining an output color space, the input values containing chromatic data and achromatic data, comprising the steps of: a) dividing the input color space into a plurality of unit triangular prism spaces; b) determining a set of correction factors which correct a discrepancy between the input color component values and the output color component values; c) building a matrix containing sets of said correction factors, each of said sets of said correction factors being assigned to a particular one of said unit triangular prism spaces according to interpolation; d) pre-processing the input color component values so as to determine a relative order of the input color component values; and e) selecting one of said unit triangular prism spaces based upon said relative order so as to obtain a corresponding set of said correction factors.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
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The method of correcting color transformation according to claim 13 wherein the input color component values include a red (R) value, a green (G) value and a blue (B) value of a RGB model.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
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The method of correcting color transformation according to claim 14 wherein the input color component values are generated by a scanner.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
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The method of correcting color transformation according to claim 13 wherein the output color component values include a cyan© value, a magenta (M) value, a yellow (Y) value and a black (K) value of a CMYK model.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
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The method of correcting color transformation according to claim 16 wherein the output color component values are sent to a printer.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
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The method of correcting color transformation according to claim 17 wherein said step b) includes an additional step f) of determining the discrepancy between a toner output signal indicative of a certain amount of a certain toner to be deposited on an image-carrying medium and a measured amount of the toner deposited on the image-carrying medium in response to said toner output signal.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
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The method of correcting color transformation according to claim 13 wherein said step d) includes additional steps of g) determining a minimal value as defined as L among the input color component values; and h) generating a delta value for each of other input color component values with respect to said minimal value as defined as X and Y, wherein said L value is substantially related to the achromatic data while said X value and said Y value are substantially related to the chromatic data.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
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The method of correcting color transformation according to claim 19 wherein said step e) generates an corrected output signal as defined in the following equation: X(as0+as1 L)+Y(as2+as3 L) wherein as0, as1, as2 and as3 are said correction factors.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
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The method of correcting color transformation according to claim 20 wherein said step e) includes an additional steps of I) further processing said minimal value for generating a minimal output signal; j) adding said minimal signal and said corrected output signal for generating an added corrected signal; and k) limiting said added corrected signal within a predetermined range.
Claim 24
Independent Claim
132 words
A method of correcting color transformation of input color component values of an input color model into output color component values of an output color model, the input color model defining an input color space, the input values containing chromatic data and achromatic data, comprising the steps of: a) determining sets of correction factors which correct a discrepancy between the input color component values and the output color component values; b) dividing the input color space into a plurality of unit triangular prism spaces based upon said correction factors, predetermine latices of each of said unit triangular prism spaces having coordinates representing said correction factors; and c) building a matrix containing indices to said unit triangular prism spaces according, said indices being related to an order of the input color component values.
Claim 25
Independent Claim
132 words
A method of correcting color transformation of input color component values of an input color model into output color component values of an output color model, the input color model defining an input color space, the input values containing chromatic data and achromatic data, comprising the steps of: a) determining sets of correction factors which correct a discrepancy between the input color component values and the output color component values; b) dividing the input color space into a plurality of unit triangular prism spaces based upon said correction factors, predetermine latices of each of said unit triangular prism spaces having coordinates representing said correction factors; and c) building a matrix containing indices to said unit triangular prism spaces according, said indices being related to an order of the input color component values.
Claim 26
Dependent Claim
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The method of correcting color transformation according to claim 22 wherein said step a) includes an additional step d) of determining the discrepancy between a toner output signal indicative of a certain amount of a certain toner to be deposited on an image-carrying medium and a measured amount of the toner deposited on the image-carrying medium in response to said toner output signal.
Claim 27
Dependent Claim
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The method of correcting color transformation according to claim 22 wherein said step a) includes additional steps of e) determining a minimal value as defined as L among the input color component values; and f) generating a delta value for each of other input color component values with respect to said minimal value as defined as X and Y, wherein said L value is substantially related to the achromatic data while said X value and said Y value are substantially related to the chromatic data.
Claim 28
Dependent Claim
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The method of correcting color transformation according to claim 24 wherein said step a) generates an corrected output signal as defined in the following equation: X(as0+as1 L)+Y(as2+as3 L) wherein as0, as1, as2 and as3 are said correction factors.
Claim 29
Independent Claim
160 words
A method of correcting color transformation of input color component values of an input color model into output color component values of an output color model, the input color model including a plurality of input color planes, the input values containing chromatic data and achromatic data, comprising the steps of: a) dividing the input color plane into a plurality of unit triangular areas; b) determining a set of correction factors which correct a discrepancy between the input color component values and the output color component values; c) building a matrix containing sets of said correction factors, each of said sets of said correction factors being assigned to a particular one of said unit triangular areas; d) pre-processing the input color component values so as to determine a relative order of the input color component values; and e) selecting one of said unit triangular areas based upon said relative order so as to obtain a corresponding set of said correction factors.
Claim 30
Independent Claim
160 words
A method of correcting color transformation of input color component values of an input color model into output color component values of an output color model, the input color model including a plurality of input color planes, the input values containing chromatic data and achromatic data, comprising the steps of: a) dividing the input color plane into a plurality of unit triangular areas; b) determining a set of correction factors which correct a discrepancy between the input color component values and the output color component values; c) building a matrix containing sets of said correction factors, each of said sets of said correction factors being assigned to a particular one of said unit triangular areas; d) pre-processing the input color component values so as to determine a relative order of the input color component values; and e) selecting one of said unit triangular areas based upon said relative order so as to obtain a corresponding set of said correction factors.
Claim 31
Dependent Claim
85 words
The method of correcting color transformation according to claim 26 wherein said step d) includes additional steps of f) determining a minimal value as defined as K among the input color component values; and g) generating a delta value for each of other input color component values with respect to said minimal value as defined as X and Y, wherein said K value is substantially related to the achromatic data while said X value and said Y value are substantially related to the chromatic data.
Claim 32
Independent Claim
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The method of correcting color transformation according to 27 wherein said correction factors are coordinates of latices of said selected unit triangular area.
Claim 33
Independent Claim
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The method of correcting color transformation according to 27 wherein said correction factors are coordinates of latices of said selected unit triangular area.
Claim 34
Dependent Claim
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The method of correcting color transformation according to claim 28 wherein said step e) includes an additional step h) of interpolating an output value for an corrected output signal within said selected unit triangular area.
Claim 35
Dependent Claim
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The method of correcting color transformation according to claim 29 wherein said step e) includes an additional steps of I) tangent approximating said minimal value for generating a minimal output signal; j) adding said minimal signal and said corrected output signal for generating an added corrected signal; and k) limiting said added corrected signal within a predetermined range.
Claim 36
Dependent Claim
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The method of correcting color transformation according to claim 28 wherein said step e) includes an additional step l) of generating an corrected output signal based upon a non-linear quadratic equation as defined by pa(X, Y)+pb(KX, KY)+pc(K).
Claim 37
Dependent Claim
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The method of correcting color transformation according to claim 31 wherein said step e) includes an additional steps of I) tangent approximating said pc; j) adding said pa, said pb and said pc for generating an added corrected signal; and k) limiting said added corrected signal within a predetermined range.
Claim 38
Dependent Claim
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The method of correcting color transformation according to claim 26 wherein said step a) further includes an additional step l) of further dividing each of said unit triangular areas into a smaller secondary triangular areas.
Claim 39
Independent Claim
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A method of correcting color transformation of input color component values of an input color model into output color component values of an output color model, the input color model including a plurality of input color planes, the input values containing chromatic data and achromatic data, comprising the steps of: a) determining sets of correction factors which correct a discrepancy between the input color component values and the output color component values; b) dividing the input color plane into a plurality of unit triangular areas based upon said correction factors, each of said unit triangular areas having coordinates representing said correction factors; and c) building a matrix containing indices to said unit triangular areas, said indices being related to an order of the input color component values.
Claim 40
Independent Claim
127 words
A method of correcting color transformation of input color component values of an input color model into output color component values of an output color model, the input color model including a plurality of input color planes, the input values containing chromatic data and achromatic data, comprising the steps of: a) determining sets of correction factors which correct a discrepancy between the input color component values and the output color component values; b) dividing the input color plane into a plurality of unit triangular areas based upon said correction factors, each of said unit triangular areas having coordinates representing said correction factors; and c) building a matrix containing indices to said unit triangular areas, said indices being related to an order of the input color component values.
Claim 41
Dependent Claim
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The method of correcting color transformation according to claim 34 wherein said step a) includes an additional step d) of determining the discrepancy between a toner output signal indicative of a certain amount of a certain toner to be deposited on an image-carrying medium and a measured amount of the toner deposited on the image-carrying medium in response to said toner output signal.
Claim 42
Dependent Claim
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The method of correcting color transformation according to claim 34 wherein said step a) includes additional steps of e) determining a minimal value as defined as K among the input color component values; and f) generating a delta value for each of other input color component values with respect to said minimal value as defined as X and Y, wherein said K value is substantially related to the achromatic data while said X value and said Y value are substantially related to the chromatic data.
Claim 43
Independent Claim
195 words
A system for correcting color transformation of input color component values of an input color model into output color component values of an output color model, comprising: a preprocessor for selecting one of the input color component values as a reference value, said reference value being most closely representing the achromatic data, said preprocessor further determining a relation of each of other input color component values with respect to said reference value, said relation defining input differentiation parameters, said reference value and said input differentiation parameters defining transformation parameters; a matrix processor connected to said preprocessor for selecting a set of transformation factors from a single transformation matrix for an image containing chromatic data and achromatic data based upon said transformation parameters, said matrix processor further interpolating said transformation factors based upon said transformation parameters, said interpolated transformation factors being defined as correction factors, said matrix processor generating an output value based upon said correction factors; and a limiter connected to said matrix processor and said preprocessor for limiting a summed value of said output value and said reference value so as to transform the input color component values into the output color component values.
Claim 44
Independent Claim
195 words
A system for correcting color transformation of input color component values of an input color model into output color component values of an output color model, comprising: a preprocessor for selecting one of the input color component values as a reference value, said reference value being most closely representing the achromatic data, said preprocessor further determining a relation of each of other input color component values with respect to said reference value, said relation defining input differentiation parameters, said reference value and said input differentiation parameters defining transformation parameters; a matrix processor connected to said preprocessor for selecting a set of transformation factors from a single transformation matrix for an image containing chromatic data and achromatic data based upon said transformation parameters, said matrix processor further interpolating said transformation factors based upon said transformation parameters, said interpolated transformation factors being defined as correction factors, said matrix processor generating an output value based upon said correction factors; and a limiter connected to said matrix processor and said preprocessor for limiting a summed value of said output value and said reference value so as to transform the input color component values into the output color component values.
Claim 45
Dependent Claim
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The system for correcting color transformation according to claim 37 wherein the input color component values include a R value, a G value and a B value of a RGB color model.
Claim 46
Dependent Claim
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The system for correcting color transformation according to claim 38 wherein the color component output values include a Cyan value, a Magenta value, a Yellow value and a K value of a CMYK model.
Claim 47
Dependent Claim
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The system for correcting color transformation according to claim 39 wherein said selected reference value is a minimal value among the R value, a G value and the B value.
Claim 48
Dependent Claim
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The system for correcting color transformation according to claim 40 wherein said input differentiation parameters include a difference between the input values and said reference value.
Claim 49
Dependent Claim
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The system for correcting color transformation according to claim 41 wherein said transformation parameters are indices to said matrix containing said transformation factors.
Claim 50
Dependent Claim
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The system for correcting color transformation according to claim 41 wherein said transformation factors specify a portion of color space in said output color model.
Claim 51
Dependent Claim
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The system for correcting color transformation according to claim 43 wherein said color space is defined by a unit triangular prism.
Claim 52
Dependent Claim
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The system for correcting color transformation according to claim 42 wherein said transformation factors are substantially related to chromatic aspects of transformation.
Claim 53
Dependent Claim
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The system for correcting color transformation according to claim 37 wherein said reference value is substantially related to achromatic aspects of said transformation.
Claim 54
Dependent Claim
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The system for correcting color transformation according to claim 46 wherein said correction factors are substantially related to chromatic aspects of said transformation.
Claim 55
Dependent Claim
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The system for correcting color transformation according to claim 47 wherein said limiter independently controls said achromatic aspects and said chromatic aspects of said transformation by summing said reference value and said output value.
Claim 56
Independent Claim
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A system for correcting color transformation of input color component values of an input color model into output color component values of an output color model, the input color model defining an input color space, the output color model defining an output color space, the input values containing chromatic data and achromatic data, comprising: a parameter memory containing a matrix data for dividing the input color space into a plurality of unit triangular prism spaces, each of said unit triangular prism spaces including a set of correction factors which correct a discrepancy between the input color component values and the output color component values; a preprocessor for pre-processing the input color component values so as to determine a relative order of the input color component values; and a matrix processor connected to said preprocessor and said parameter memory for selecting one of said unit triangular prism spaces based upon said relative order so as to obtain a corresponding set of said correction factors.
Claim 57
Independent Claim
163 words
A system for correcting color transformation of input color component values of an input color model into output color component values of an output color model, the input color model defining an input color space, the output color model defining an output color space, the input values containing chromatic data and achromatic data, comprising: a parameter memory containing a matrix data for dividing the input color space into a plurality of unit triangular prism spaces, each of said unit triangular prism spaces including a set of correction factors which correct a discrepancy between the input color component values and the output color component values; a preprocessor for pre-processing the input color component values so as to determine a relative order of the input color component values; and a matrix processor connected to said preprocessor and said parameter memory for selecting one of said unit triangular prism spaces based upon said relative order so as to obtain a corresponding set of said correction factors.
Claim 58
Dependent Claim
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The system for correcting color transformation according to claim 49 wherein the input color component values include a red (R) value, a green (G) value and a blue (B) value of a RGB model.
Claim 59
Dependent Claim
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The system for correcting color transformation according to claim 50 further comprising a scanner for generating the input color component values.
Claim 60
Dependent Claim
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The system for correcting color transformation according to claim 49 wherein the output color component values include a cyan© value, a magenta (M) value, a yellow (Y) value and a black (K) value of a CMYK model.
Claim 61
Dependent Claim
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The system for correcting color transformation according to claim 52 further comprising a printer for printing an image based upon a toner output signal which is generated from the output color component values.
Claim 62
Dependent Claim
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The system for correcting color transformation according to claim 53 wherein said discrepancy is between said toner output signal indicative of a certain amount of a certain toner to be deposited on an image-carrying medium and a measured amount of the toner deposited on the image-carrying medium in response to said toner output signal.
Claim 63
Dependent Claim
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The system for correcting color transformation according to claim 49 wherein said preprocessor determines a minimal value as defined as L among the input color component values and generates a delta value for each of other input color component values with respect to said minimal value as defined as X and Y, wherein said L value is substantially related to the achromatic data while said X value and said Y value are substantially related to the chromatic data.
Claim 64
Dependent Claim
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The system for correcting color transformation according to claim 55 wherein said matrix processor generates an corrected output signal as defined in the following equation: X(as0+as1 L)+Y(as2+as3 L) wherein as0, as1, as2 and as3 are said correction factors.
Claim 65
Dependent Claim
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The system for correcting color transformation according to claim 56 further comprising a limiter for adding said corrected output signal and said minimal value so as to generate a added corrected signal, said limiter further limiting said added corrected signal within a predetermined range.
Claim 66
Independent Claim
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A system for correcting color transformation of input color component values of an input color model into output color component values of an output color model, the input color model including a plurality of input color planes, the input values containing chromatic data and achromatic data, comprising: a parameter memory containing matrix data for dividing the input color plane into a plurality of unit triangular areas, each of said unit triangular areas including a set of correction factors which correct a discrepancy between the input color component values and the output color component values; a preprocessor for pre-processing the input color component values so as to determine a relative order of the input color component values; and a matrix processor connected to said preprocessor and said parameter memory for selecting one of said unit triangular areas based upon said relative order so as to obtain a corresponding set of said correction factors.
Claim 67
Independent Claim
152 words
A system for correcting color transformation of input color component values of an input color model into output color component values of an output color model, the input color model including a plurality of input color planes, the input values containing chromatic data and achromatic data, comprising: a parameter memory containing matrix data for dividing the input color plane into a plurality of unit triangular areas, each of said unit triangular areas including a set of correction factors which correct a discrepancy between the input color component values and the output color component values; a preprocessor for pre-processing the input color component values so as to determine a relative order of the input color component values; and a matrix processor connected to said preprocessor and said parameter memory for selecting one of said unit triangular areas based upon said relative order so as to obtain a corresponding set of said correction factors.
Claim 68
Dependent Claim
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The system for correcting color transformation according to claim 58 wherein said preprocessor determines a minimal value as defined as K among the input color component values and generates a delta value for each of other input color component values with respect to said minimal value as defined as X and Y, wherein said K value is substantially related to the achromatic data while said X value and said Y value are substantially related to the chromatic data.
Claim 69
Dependent Claim
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The system for correcting color transformation according to claim 59 wherein said correction factors are coordinates of latices of said selected unit triangular area.
Claim 70
Dependent Claim
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The system for correcting color transformation according to claim 60 wherein said matrix processor interpolates an output value for an corrected output signal within said selected unit triangular area.
Claim 71
Dependent Claim
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The system for correcting color transformation according to claim 61 further comprising a P1 processor for tangent approximating said minimal value for generating a minimal output signal; and a limiter for adding said minimal signal and said corrected output signal for generating an added corrected signal, said limiter limiting said added corrected signal within a predetermined range.
Claim 72
Dependent Claim
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The system for correcting color transformation according to claim 60 wherein said matrix processor generates an corrected output signal based upon a non-linear quadratic equation as defined by pa(X, Y)+pb(KX, KY)+pc(K).
Claim 73
Dependent Claim
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The system for correcting color transformation according to claim 63 further comprising a P1 processor for tangent approximating said pc; and a limiter for adding said pa, said pb and said pc for generating an added corrected signal, said limiter limits said added corrected signal within a predetermined range.
Claim 74
Dependent Claim
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The system for correcting color transformation according to claim 26, wherein said parameter memory further includes an additional information on dividing each of said unit triangular areas into a smaller secondary triangular areas.