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Image processing apparatus and method

  • US 7,312,895 B2
  • Filed: 05/14/2003
  • Issued: 12/25/2007
  • Est. Priority Date: 05/23/2002
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. An image processing apparatus which processes input image data, and sends processed image data to an output device, comprising:

  • determination means for determining whether each pixel of the input image data is contained in a vector image or a raster image;

    calculation means for calculating a sum total of levels of respective color components for respective pixels of the input data;

    comparison means for comparing the sum total of the levels of the respective color components calculated by said calculation means with an allowable input level of the output device; and

    adjustment means for, when said determination means determines that a pixel of interest of the input data is contained in the vector image, adjusting the level of the pixel of interest based on the result of the comparison, while when said determination means determines that a pixel of interest of the input data is contained in the raster image, maintaining the level of the pixel of interest.

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