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Method and apparatus for reproducing a color image based on monochrome images derived therefrom

  • US 20030188659A1
  • Filed: 04/05/2002
  • Published: 10/09/2003
  • Est. Priority Date: 04/05/2002
  • Status: Abandoned Application
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1. A method for converting a colour image to a set of monochrome image components for separate processing, said method comprising the steps:

  • (a) separating said colour image into said set of monochrome image components whereby each said image component corresponds to a different colour plane of said colour image, said set of image components configured for forming a reconstructed colour image having an appearance of said colour image when said image components are combined in said colour planes corresponding thereto;

    (b) associating each said monochrome image component with said colour plane corresponding thereto; and

    , (c) outputting each said monochrome image component for said separate processing.

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