18626611. IMAGE PROCESSING APPARATUS, IMAGE PROCESSING METHOD, AND IMAGE PROCESSING SYSTEM simplified abstract (CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHA)
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IMAGE PROCESSING APPARATUS, IMAGE PROCESSING METHOD, AND IMAGE PROCESSING SYSTEM
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TAKAHISA Akaishi of Kanagawa (JP)
IMAGE PROCESSING APPARATUS, IMAGE PROCESSING METHOD, AND IMAGE PROCESSING SYSTEM - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18626611 titled 'IMAGE PROCESSING APPARATUS, IMAGE PROCESSING METHOD, AND IMAGE PROCESSING SYSTEM
The patent application describes an image processing apparatus that acquires image data with color information defined by N-bit signal values, quantizes the signal values for each color component into M-bit signal values (N>M), and transmits the quantized image data.
- Acquires image data with color information defined by N-bit signal values
- Acquires data range information
- Quantizes the signal values for each color component into M-bit signal values based on the data range information
- Transmitting unit sends the quantized image data
- Quantizing ensures the maximum and minimum values of the signal values for each color component fall within the range of the M bits
Potential Applications: - Image processing in digital cameras - Video editing software - Medical imaging systems
Problems Solved: - Efficient transmission of high-quality image data - Standardizing color information for processing
Benefits: - Improved image quality - Reduced data transmission size - Consistent color representation
Commercial Applications: Title: "Enhanced Image Processing Technology for Various Industries" This technology can be used in industries such as photography, healthcare, and entertainment for enhancing image quality and color accuracy in various applications.
Prior Art: Researchers can explore existing patents related to image processing, color quantization, and data transmission in the field of digital imaging.
Frequently Updated Research: Stay updated on advancements in image processing algorithms, color quantization techniques, and data compression methods for improving image quality and transmission efficiency.
Questions about Image Processing Technology: 1. How does this technology improve the efficiency of data transmission in image processing? 2. What are the potential implications of using this technology in medical imaging systems?
Original Abstract Submitted
An image processing apparatus acquiring image data whose color information is defined by N-bit signal values; acquiring data range information; quantizing the signal values for each of the color components in the acquired image data into M-bit signal values (N>M) based on the data range information; and a transmitting unit configured to transmit the quantized image data, wherein the quantizing is performed so that the maximum value of the signal values for each of the color components in the acquired image data becomes a maximum possible value in the range of the M bits, and the minimum value of the signal values for each of the color components in the acquired image data becomes a minimum possible value in the range of the M bits.
