18545293. PRINTER AND NON-TRANSITORY COMPUTER-READABLE STORAGE MEDIUM simplified abstract (BROTHER KOGYO KABUSHIKI KAISHA)
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PRINTER AND NON-TRANSITORY COMPUTER-READABLE STORAGE MEDIUM
Organization Name
BROTHER KOGYO KABUSHIKI KAISHA
Inventor(s)
Masayoshi Fujii of Okazaki (JP)
PRINTER AND NON-TRANSITORY COMPUTER-READABLE STORAGE MEDIUM - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18545293 titled 'PRINTER AND NON-TRANSITORY COMPUTER-READABLE STORAGE MEDIUM
Simplified Explanation:
The patent application describes a printer that can detect characters in image data and add a broken line along the outline of the detected characters. It then converts the image into two gray scales and generates a binarized image for printing.
- The controller of the printer detects character data indicating a character from the acquired image data.
- A broken line is added along the outline of the detected character.
- The controller generates a multivalued image with multiple values based on the image with the broken line added.
- The generated multivalued image is converted into two gray scales.
- A binarized image is generated for printing based on the converted image.
Potential Applications: This technology can be used in various printing applications where characters need to be enhanced or emphasized for better visibility and clarity.
Problems Solved: This technology addresses the need for improving the visibility and clarity of characters in printed images.
Benefits: The benefits of this technology include enhanced character visibility, improved clarity, and better quality of printed images.
Commercial Applications: Potential commercial applications of this technology include printing services, graphic design, document printing, and any other industry where clear and visible characters are essential.
Prior Art: Prior art related to this technology may include patents or research on image enhancement techniques in printing technology.
Frequently Updated Research: Research on image processing algorithms, character recognition technology, and printing techniques may be relevant to this technology.
Questions about the Technology: 1. How does the printer detect characters in the image data? 2. What are the potential limitations of adding broken lines to characters in printed images?
Original Abstract Submitted
A printer includes a printing device and a controller. The controller of the printer acquires image data and detects character data indicating a character from the acquired image data. Further, the controller adds a broken line along an outline of the character indicated by the detected character data. The controller generates a multivalued image with multiple values based on an image including the character with the broken line added, converts the generated multivalued image into two gray scales, and generates a binarized image. Further, the controller causes the printing device to perform printing based on the generated binarized image.