公开(公告)号：US20070253008A1

公开(公告)日：2007-11-01

申请号：US11412566

申请日：2006-04-27

Applicant: Christopher Edge ,  Dallas Pierson

Inventor： Christopher Edge ,  Dallas Pierson

IPC: G03F3/08

CPC classification number: H04N1/6033 ,  G01J3/02 ,  G01J3/46 ,  G01J3/462 ,  G01J3/50 ,  G01J3/506 ,  G09G3/006 ,  G09G5/02 ,  G09G2320/0693 ,  H04N1/40006

Abstract: A system and a method are provided for maintaining accurate visual color performance of displays. In particular, various embodiments of the present invention described herein provide a system wherein partial color certification is incorporated into the calibration procedure. In the event that the partial color certification is out of tolerance, a full certification procedure is performed. If the full certification procedure is out of tolerance, the calculated errors of the certification procedure are utilized to perform an update to a baseline profile for the display. The updated baseline profile can either replace the existing baseline profile or can be concatenated with the baseline profile to preserve the baseline behavior of the display.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种用于维持显示器精确的视觉色彩表现的系统和方法。 特别地，本文所述的本发明的各种实施例提供了一种系统，其中将部分颜色认证并入校准过程。 如果部分颜色认证超出公差，则会执行完整的认证程序。 如果完整的认证程序不符合要求，则使用计算出的认证程序错误来更新显示器的基准配置文件。 更新的基准配置文件可以替换现有的基准配置文件，也可以与基准配置文件相连，以保持显示器的基准行为。

公开(公告)号：US20060181723A1

公开(公告)日：2006-08-17

申请号：US11311581

申请日：2005-12-14

Applicant: Christopher Edge

Inventor： Christopher Edge

IPC: H04N1/60

CPC classification number: H04N1/6033 ,  H04N1/6086

Abstract: According to an embodiment of the present invention, selective tristimulous corrections to device-independent coordinates are applied using a piecewise linear correction function. The piecewise linear correction function is defined such that a maximum of the piecewise linear correction function occurs at a boundary condition of a corresponding device-dependent color space, and the piecewise linear correction function is linearly reduced to zero or approximately zero as values in the corresponding device-dependent color space approach either a different boundary condition or a neutral axis. By having the piecewise linear correction function reduce linearly to zero or approximately zero, corrections to one region of color smoothly diminish and blend into the other regions of color, thereby substantially preventing the introduction of artifacts or image corruption due to the corrections.

Abstract translation: 根据本发明的实施例，使用分段线性校正功能来应用与装置无关的坐标的选择性三维校正。 分段线性校正函数被定义为使得分段线性校正函数的最大值出现在相应的器件相关色空间的边界条件下，并且分段线性校正函数被线性地减少为零或近似为零， 不依赖于设备的色彩空间可以采用不同的边界条件或中性轴。 通过使分段线性校正函数线性地减少到零或近似为零，对一个颜色区域的校正平滑地减少并且混合到其他颜色区域中，从而基本上防止由于校正引入的伪像或图像损坏。

公开(公告)号：US20070153316A1

公开(公告)日：2007-07-05

申请号：US11686001

申请日：2007-03-14

Applicant: Christopher Edge

Inventor： Christopher Edge

IPC: G06K15/00

CPC classification number: H04N1/6011 ,  H04N1/6052 ,  H04N1/6088

Abstract: In one embodiment a method includes obtaining a white point correction for a display device and obtaining a chromatic correction for the display device. The method may also include generating corrected color coordinates based on the white point and chromatic corrections. The method may ensure that images that appear on a display device in a soft proofing environment will be visually equivalent to images that appear on print media.

Abstract translation: 在一个实施例中，一种方法包括获得显示装置的白点校正并获得显示装置的色彩校正。 该方法还可以包括基于白点和色彩校正产生校正色坐标。 该方法可以确保出现在软打样环境中的显示设备上的图像将视觉上等同于出现在打印介质上的图像。

公开(公告)号：US20050036163A1

公开(公告)日：2005-02-17

申请号：US10883006

申请日：2004-07-01

Applicant: Christopher Edge

Inventor： Christopher Edge

IPC: H04N1/52 ,  H04N1/58 ,  H04N1/60

CPC classification number: H04N1/6011 ,  H04N1/603

Abstract: A technique for profiling a color printing device employs a modified Neugebauer color mixing model. The modeling technique makes use of a variable dot gain value and “n factor.” The variable dot gain adjustment value may vary according to the particular tristimulus channel under evaluation. In addition, the variable dot gain value may vary according to the particular Neugebauer primary over which a halftone dot is printed. Accordingly, the technique may rely on an array of different dot gain values and n factors that correspond to different combinations of color channels and overprint conditions. As a further feature, the techniques may rely on a dot gain formula that relates halftone dot variation, i.e., fringe thickness, to the size of the halftone dot. This relationship tends to produce a dot gain model that more closely resembles the actual dot gain behavior on a printing press.

Abstract translation: 彩色印刷装置的成型技术采用改良的Neugebauer混色模型。 建模技术利用可变点增益值和“n因子”。 可变点增益调整值可以根据评估中的特定三刺激通道而变化。 此外，可变点增益值可以根据打印半色调点的特定的Neugebauer初级而变化。 因此，该技术可以依赖于对应于颜色通道和套印条件的不同组合的不同点增益值和n因子的阵列。 作为另一个特征，这些技术可以依赖于将半色调点变化即条纹厚度与半色调点的大小相关联的点增益公式。 这种关系往往会产生一个更接近于印刷机上实际的网点增益行为的点增益模型。

公开(公告)号：US20070188780A1

公开(公告)日：2007-08-16

申请号：US11354482

申请日：2006-02-15

Applicant: Christopher Edge

Inventor： Christopher Edge

IPC: G06F15/00

CPC classification number: H04N1/603 ,  H04N1/6058

Abstract: The disclosure is directed to techniques for gamut mapping with modified black point compensation (BPC). The gamut mapping techniques promote well-distributed tone compression so that substantial loss of detail in highlight and shadow regions can be avoided. The gamut mapping techniques may be particularly useful in converting rich saturated images, such as RGB photographs, for presentation as much less saturated output, such as typical newsprint. Other example applications include conversion of CMYK Specifications for Web Offset Printing (SWOP) printing to CMYK Specifications for Newsprint Advertising Production (SNAP) newsprint, and conversion of RGB photos with camera profiling software to CMYK for all types of printing.

Abstract translation: 本公开涉及具有改进的黑点补偿（BPC）的色域映射的技术。 色域映射技术促进了良好分布的色调压缩，从而可以避免高光和阴影区域的细节大量损失。 色域映射技术在转换丰富的饱和图像（例如RGB照片）时可能特别有用，用于呈现不如饱和的输出（例如典型的新闻纸）。 其他示例应用包括将用于Web偏移打印（SWOP）打印的CMYK规范转换为CMYK新闻广告制作（SNAP）新闻纸规范，以及将RGB照片与相机分析软件转换为CMYK进行各种打印。

公开(公告)号：US20060181722A1

公开(公告)日：2006-08-17

申请号：US11303071

申请日：2005-12-14

Applicant: Christopher Edge

Inventor： Christopher Edge

IPC: H04N1/60

CPC classification number: H04N1/6033 ,  H04N1/6086

Abstract: In a system and a method for profiling a digital-image input device, profiling of the digital-image input device is performed based at least on an image of a color chart and an estimated illumination of the color chart generated by comparing illumination of device-dependent coordinate values for the image of the color chart with illumination of device-independent coordinate values of the color chart. Because the estimated illumination of the color chart is performed on data pertaining to the color chart, the present invention may generate a profile without reference to data pertaining to scenery in the image outside of the color chart. Consequently, the present invention may generate a profile irrespective of the relative exposure of the color chart with respect to other scenery in the image.

Abstract translation: 在用于对数字图像输入设备进行分析的系统和方法中，数字图像输入设备的轮廓至少基于彩色图像的图像和通过比较设备 - 图像输入设备的照明而产生的颜色图的估计照明， 色彩图的图像的依赖坐标值与彩色图的设备无关的坐标值的照明。 由于对与彩色图表有关的数据执行彩色图表的估计照明，因此本发明可以在不参照与彩色图表外部的图像中的风景有关的数据的情况下生成轮廓。 因此，本发明可以生成与图像中的其他风景相关的彩色图表的轮廓。

公开(公告)号：US20050036162A1

公开(公告)日：2005-02-17

申请号：US10815096

申请日：2004-03-31

Applicant: Christopher Edge ,  Jonathan Frost

Inventor： Christopher Edge ,  Jonathan Frost

IPC: H04N1/60 ,  G06K15/00 ,  G06F3/14 ,  G06F11/30 ,  H04N17/00

CPC classification number: H04N1/6011

Abstract: Techniques for providing accurate output measurement and calibration in soft proofing systems incorporate one or more features to promote controlled viewing conditions. For example, a soft proofing system is described in which an administrator can control the proofing process by limiting or restricting the ability to view an image until acceptable viewing conditions have been met. For example, the ability to view the image can be restricted until the viewing station has been calibrated using a calibration device known to support calibration of the viewing station to less than or equal to a maximum magnitude of error. With controlled viewing conditions and, more particularly, controlled calibration conditions, the soft proof reviewers obtain more uniform output. In this manner, the system can provide safeguards to ensure that the images viewed at the viewing station have acceptable color accuracy.

Abstract translation: 用于在软打样系统中提供精确的输出测量和校准的技术包含一个或多个特征以促进受控的观察条件。 例如，描述了一种软打样系统，其中管理员可以通过限制或限制在满足可接受的观看条件之前查看图像的能力来控制打样过程。 例如，可以限制观看图像的能力，直到观察站已经使用已知支持观察站的校准的校准装置校准为小于或等于最大误差大小。 具有受控的观察条件，更具体地，控制的校准条件，软证明审查者获得更均匀的输出。 以这种方式，系统可以提供保护以确保在观察站观看的图像具有可接受的颜色精度。

公开(公告)号：US20080117227A1

公开(公告)日：2008-05-22

申请号：US12020108

申请日：2008-01-25

Applicant: Christopher Edge ,  Timothy Fischer ,  William Rozzi

Inventor： Christopher Edge ,  Timothy Fischer ,  William Rozzi

IPC: H04N1/60

CPC classification number: H04N1/407 ,  G09G5/02 ,  H04N1/603 ,  H04N1/6052

Abstract: A method for performing color conversion between color profiles includes converting source device color profile values to destination device color profile values using one or more plug-in software modules to define intermediate profile connecting space (PCS) values used for the color conversion. A system for performing color conversion between source device color profile values and destination color profile values includes a color mapping system including a source device profile interpreter. A destination device profile interpreter, and a controller are coupled to the source and destination device profile interpreters, and one or more plug-in software modules executable by the controller to define intermediate profile connecting space (PCS) values used for the color conversion.

Abstract translation: 用于在颜色轮廓之间执行颜色转换的方法包括使用一个或多个插件软件模块将源设备颜色配置文件值转换为目标设备颜色配置文件值，以定义用于颜色转换的中间配置文件连接空间（PCS）值。 用于在源设备颜色配置文件值和目的地颜色配置文件值之间执行颜色转换的系统包括包括源设备配置文件解释器的颜色映射系统。 目的地设备简档解释器和控制器耦合到源和目的地设备配置文件解释器，以及可由控制器执行的一个或多个插件软件模块，以定义用于颜色转换的中间配置文件连接空间（PCS）值。

公开(公告)号：US20050219577A1

公开(公告)日：2005-10-06

申请号：US11025690

申请日：2004-12-29

Applicant: Christopher Edge

Inventor： Christopher Edge

IPC: G06K15/02 ,  G06T11/60 ,  H04N1/60

CPC classification number: H04N1/603 ,  G06K15/02 ,  G06K2215/0094 ,  H04N1/58 ,  H04N1/6072

Abstract: An imaging technique permits selective flattening of objects within page description files. The selective aspect of the flattening may pertain to the selection of particular objects to be flattened, selection of the degree of flattening to be applied to objects, or both. In some embodiments, selective flattening of objects in a page description file may be permitted based on an assessment of color correction efficacy. For example, the degree of flattening may be iteratively adjusted to achieve acceptable color correction results. Alternatively; a user may be notified in the event acceptable color correction results have not been achieved. A color error between bitmap files generated from a color corrected, unflattened page description file and from a color corrected, flattened page description file may be measured. When the measured error between the two bitmaps exceeds a predetermined value, an amount of file flattening may be adjusted to reduce the measured error.

Abstract translation: 成像技术允许在页面描述文件内选择性地平坦化对象。 扁平化的选择性方面可以涉及要平坦化的特定对象的选择，对待应用于对象的平坦度的选择，或两者。 在一些实施例中，可以基于颜色校正功能的评估来允许页面描述文件中的对象的选择性平坦化。 例如，可以迭代地调整平整度以实现可接受的颜色校正结果。 或者; 在没有实现可接受的颜色校正结果的情况下，可以通知用户。 可以测量从色彩校正的，未平坦的页面描述文件和从色彩校正的平坦页面描述文件生成的位图文件之间的颜色错误。 当两个位图之间的测量误差超过预定值时，可调节文件平坦化量以减少测量误差。

公开(公告)号：US20050116961A9

公开(公告)日：2005-06-02

申请号：US09778486

申请日：2001-02-07

Applicant: Christopher Edge ,  Timothy Fischer

Inventor： Christopher Edge ,  Timothy Fischer

IPC: G06T11/00 ,  G09G5/02 ,  H04N9/69 ,  H04N9/73

CPC classification number: H04N9/69 ,  G06T11/001 ,  G09G5/02 ,  G09G2320/0606 ,  G09G2320/0626 ,  G09G2320/066 ,  G09G2320/0666 ,  G09G2320/0673 ,  H04N9/73

Abstract: Improved color image display accuracy can be achieved across a computer network by obtaining information characterizing the color response of display devices associated with a client residing on the computer network, and using the information to modify color images delivered to the client. The information may include a gamma estimate. In one embodiment, the gamma estimate is limited to only the green color channel, without reference to the gammas for the red and blue channels. In this manner, the gamma estimate concentrates on the most dominant color channel and avoids errors that can arise due to the red-blue imbalances that are highly prevalent in many display devices. The information can be obtained, for example, by guiding the client through a color profiling process that profiles the color response of the display device. For example, such guidance may take the form of a series of instructional web pages that are delivered to the client. The web pages can be made interactive to enable collection of color characterization data from the client.

Abstract translation: 通过获得表征与驻留在计算机网络上的客户端相关联的显示设备的颜色响应的信息，并且使用该信息来修改传递给客户端的彩色图像，可以在计算机网络上实现改进的彩色图像显示精度。 信息可以包括伽马估计。 在一个实施例中，伽马估计仅限于绿色通道，而不考虑红色和蓝色通道的伽马值。 以这种方式，伽玛估计集中于最主要的色彩通道，并避免由于在许多显示设备中高度普遍的红蓝色不平衡而可能产生的错误。 可以例如通过引导客户端通过配置显示设备的颜色响应的颜色分析过程来获得信息。 例如，这种指导可以采取一系列递送给客户的教学网页的形式。 网页可以互动，以便从客户端收集颜色表征数据。