Hybrid imaging system
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1. A method of processing a digitized image including a plurality of pixels with the digitized image being processed on a pixel-by-pixel basis to obtain a halftoned output, comprising:
- a) providing a hybrid matrix function defining M×
N submatrices with each of the M×
N submatrices including like P×
Q submatrix sections, wherein each submatrix section is activatable;
b) applying an activation order to each submatrix such that each submatrix section is turned on according to a preselected order;
c) applying a stochastic function for selective activation of the submatrix sections in each M×
N submatrix such that all like submatrix sections in all submatrices in the hybrid matrix function are turned on before a next set of like submatrix sections in the preselected order are turned on; and
d) applying the hybrid matrix function with at least one activated section to the digitized image to obtain the halftoned output.
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Abstract
A hybrid system for digitally screening black and white and/or color images using a number of imaging techniques is disclosed. Cyan, yellow, magenta and black color separation may be processed according to the same or different methods according to gray levels or other factors, in order to optimize output print quality. A hybrid ordered matrix dot rendering system may be employed in part as an optimized screen technique in a variety of circumstances
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1. A method of processing a digitized image including a plurality of pixels with the digitized image being processed on a pixel-by-pixel basis to obtain a halftoned output, comprising:
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a) providing a hybrid matrix function defining M×
N submatrices with each of the M×
N submatrices including like P×
Q submatrix sections, wherein each submatrix section is activatable;b) applying an activation order to each submatrix such that each submatrix section is turned on according to a preselected order; c) applying a stochastic function for selective activation of the submatrix sections in each M×
N submatrix such that all like submatrix sections in all submatrices in the hybrid matrix function are turned on before a next set of like submatrix sections in the preselected order are turned on; andd) applying the hybrid matrix function with at least one activated section to the digitized image to obtain the halftoned output. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12)
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13. A method of processing a digitized image including a plurality of pixels with the digitized image being processed on a pixel-by-pixel basis to obtain a halftoned output, comprising:
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a) providing a hybrid matrix function defining M×
N submatrices with each of the M×
N submatrices including like P×
Q submatrix sections, wherein each submatrix section is activatable;b) applying an activation order to each submatrix such that each submatrix section is turned on according to a preselected order; c) applying a stochastic function for selective activation of the submatrix sections in each M×
N submatrix such that all like submatrix sections in all submatrices in the hybrid matrix function are turned on before a next set of like submatrix sections in the preselected order are turned on wherein a set of DC output levels are generated from the stochastic function and placed in a plurality of buffer locations, and wherein the DC levels in the buffer locations are used to optimize halftone output repeatability; andd) applying the hybrid matrix function with at least one activated section to the digitized image to obtain the halftoned output. - View Dependent Claims (14)
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