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.

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