Xerox Corporation

Ann Marie Cecchi

Robert P Loce

Michael Branciforte

Grace T Brewington

Katherine Loj

Clara Cuciurean-Zapan

Donald M Pangrazio, Iii

Anthony J Leone, Iii

Michael J Evan

Anthony J Leone Iii

Disclosed are systems and methods for compiling a set of images into a single document image file having a version key and a color plane associated therewith. The version key is employed in association with the images and color planes to cause a raster image processor to select, or ignore, color planes and thereby enable printing of a plurality of multi-versioned documents from a common image file set.

Combining a set of images into a single document image file having a version key and a color plane associated therewith

For blending two color transformation look-up tables, the weights used for combining the tables are designed such that transitions from one look-up table to another are smooth and do not create objectionable artifacts. Building the individual weights includes obtaining the position of a given input point from the input color space, both in the input device and an output device gamut. Weight calculation is obtained by (1) if the input color falls in the intersection of predefined percentages of both the input gamut and the output gamut, then a pictorial LUT is used and the weight is set to 1.0; (2) if the input color falls outside the input and/or output gamut, then a graphics LUT is used and the weight is set to 1.0, but if the input color is inside the predefined percentage of the output gamut and anywhere inside the input gamut, a weight is calculated according to the position of the input color relative to the input gamut; (3) if the input color is inside the output gamut but outside the predefined percentage of the output gamut, and inside the input gamut, a test is used to determine if the input color is in the predefined percentage of the input gamut. When the restrictions of (3) are met, a weight is calculated according to the position of the input color relative to the output gamut; however when the restrictions of (3) are not met a weight is calculated according to the position of the input color relative to both the input and output gamut.

Weight calculation for blending color transformation lookup tables

A method and apparatus for overloading operators in Page Description Language (PDL) defined graphics redefines the graphic, such as to compensate for certain undesirable line growth characteristics of a target printer or display device. Line width can be controlled based on various attributes, such as color, size, or width. Additionally, the method and apparatus determine whether a line of an object of the graphic intersects with or completely overlays another object. If it does, only those overlying portions are redefined. A line of the graphic can be redefined to be wider, narrower or of a differing color to achieve a desired printed graphic. Also, the method and apparatus can compensate for fill in of reverse-line and &ldquo;cookie-cutter&rdquo; holes. The method, performed within a decomposer, examines individual lines of a PDL defined graphic, determines if compensation is needed to achieve a desired printed output, and redefines an operator to achieve the compensation. The method also determines whether the line intersects with or completely overlays another object of the graphic.

PDL operator overloading for line width management of lines that intersect filled objects

A method and apparatus for overloading operators in Page Description Language (PDL) defined graphics adjusts widths of lines in a manner that yields preferred line widths, such as to compensate for certain undesirable line growth characteristics of a target printer or display device. Line width can be controlled based on various attributes, such as color, size, width, pattern or orientation. Line width can be redefined to be wider, narrower or of a differing color to achieve a desired printed graphic. The method, performed within a decomposer, examines individual lines of a PDL defined graphic, determines if compensation is needed to achieve a desired printed output, and redefines a modification attribute to achieve the compensation.

PDL operator overloading for line width management

A method and apparatus for overloading operators in Page Description Language (PDL) defined graphics redefines the graphic, such as to compensate for certain undesirable line growth characteristics of a target printer or display device. Line width can be controlled based on various attributes, such as color, size, width, pattern or orientation. Line width can be redefined to be wider, narrower or of a differing color to achieve a desired printed graphic. Also, the method and apparatus can compensate for fill in of reverse-line and &ldquo;cookie-cutter&rdquo; holes. The method, performed within a decomposer, examines individual lines of a PDL defined graphic, determines if compensation is needed to achieve a desired printed output, and redefines an operator to achieve the compensation. The compensation can include addition of wider reverse (white) lines under colored lines to prevent the fill in.

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Ann Marie Cecchi