17972654. IMAGE PROCESSING APPARATUS, IMAGE PROCESSING METHOD, PRINTING APPARATUS, AND STORAGE MEDIUM simplified abstract (CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHA)
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IMAGE PROCESSING APPARATUS, IMAGE PROCESSING METHOD, PRINTING APPARATUS, AND STORAGE MEDIUM
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Inventor(s)
Kei Yoshizawa of Kanagawa (JP)
IMAGE PROCESSING APPARATUS, IMAGE PROCESSING METHOD, PRINTING APPARATUS, AND STORAGE MEDIUM - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 17972654 titled 'IMAGE PROCESSING APPARATUS, IMAGE PROCESSING METHOD, PRINTING APPARATUS, AND STORAGE MEDIUM
Simplified Explanation
The patent application describes a generation unit that processes image data to generate print data for applying ink and a reaction liquid in a specific manner. The print data is generated so that the ink is applied only when a certain amount of time has passed after the application of the reaction liquid.
- The generation unit processes image data to create print data for applying ink and a reaction liquid.
- The print data is generated to apply the ink only after a specific amount of time has passed since the application of the reaction liquid.
- The first time is the duration from when the reaction liquid is applied until adjacent droplets of the liquid come into contact and form a reaction liquid film.
- The second time is the duration from when the reaction liquid is applied until the formed reaction liquid film is dissolved.
Potential Applications
- Printing technology that allows for precise control of ink application timing.
- Can be used in various printing applications such as commercial printing, packaging, and textile printing.
Problems Solved
- Provides a solution for controlling the timing of ink application in printing processes.
- Ensures that the ink is applied only when the reaction liquid has reached a specific stage, improving print quality and consistency.
Benefits
- Improved print quality by ensuring the ink is applied at the optimal time.
- Enhanced control over the printing process, resulting in more accurate and consistent prints.
- Potential for cost savings by reducing ink waste and improving efficiency.
Original Abstract Submitted
A generation unit, which is configured to process image data to generate print data for applying an ink and a reaction liquid such that the print data corresponds to respective passes, generates print data for the ink such that the ink is applied only in a pass of which the elapsed time after application of the reaction liquid to the print medium is equal to or longer than the first time and shorter than the second time. The first time is from the timing where the reaction liquid is applied to the print medium up to the timing where adjacent droplets of the applied reaction liquid come into contact with each other and coalesce to form a reaction liquid film. The second time is from the timing where the reaction liquid is applied to the print medium up to the timing where the formed reaction liquid film is dissolved.
