17870694. IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS AND IMAGE RECORDING METHOD simplified abstract (CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHA)
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IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS AND IMAGE RECORDING METHOD
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Inventor(s)
Tomokazu Ishikawa of Kanagawa (JP)
Akitoshi Yamada of Kanagawa (JP)
IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS AND IMAGE RECORDING METHOD - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 17870694 titled 'IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS AND IMAGE RECORDING METHOD
Simplified Explanation
The patent application describes an image forming apparatus that uses a print head with heating elements to apply thermal energy to an imaging material. The apparatus includes an operation unit that controls the heating elements with two different pulses: a first pulse for preheating the color developing layers and a second pulse for developing the colors of the layers.
- The print head uses heating elements to apply thermal energy to an imaging material.
- The operation unit controls the heating elements with two different pulses: a first pulse for preheating the color developing layers and a second pulse for developing the colors.
- The generation unit adjusts the temperature of the first pulse based on the spatial frequency of the image data.
- If the spatial frequency of the image data is lower than a predetermined frequency, the generation unit generates the first pulse with a lower temperature.
- This allows for more efficient and optimized printing based on the characteristics of the image being printed.
Potential applications of this technology:
- Printing industry: This technology can be used in various printing applications, such as commercial printing, packaging, and textile printing.
- Photography: The image forming apparatus can be used in photo printing devices to produce high-quality prints with accurate color reproduction.
- Graphic design: This technology can be utilized in graphic design applications to create vibrant and detailed prints.
Problems solved by this technology:
- Inefficient printing: By adjusting the temperature of the first pulse based on the spatial frequency of the image data, the image forming apparatus can optimize the printing process and reduce energy consumption.
- Inaccurate color reproduction: The two different pulses used by the operation unit ensure that the color developing layers are preheated properly and the colors are developed accurately, resulting in high-quality prints.
Benefits of this technology:
- Improved print quality: The use of two different pulses and temperature adjustments based on the image data's spatial frequency allows for precise color reproduction and better overall print quality.
- Energy efficiency: By generating the first pulse with a lower temperature for images with lower spatial frequency, the image forming apparatus can save energy without compromising print quality.
- Versatility: The technology can be applied to various printing applications, making it suitable for different industries and purposes.
Original Abstract Submitted
An image forming apparatus includes a print head including heating elements for applying a thermal energy to an imaging material, an operation unit configured to operate the plurality of heating elements of the print head by using a first pulse for preheating the color developing layers and a second pulse for developing the colors of the color developing layers, and a generation unit configured to, in a case where a spatial frequency of the image to be recorded based on image data for forming an image on the imaging material is lower than a predetermined frequency, generate the first pulse so that a temperature to be applied to the imaging material by the first pulse is lower than a temperature to be applied to the imaging material in a case where the spatial frequency of the image data is equal to or higher than the predetermined frequency.
