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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jul. 11, 1989
Filed:
Feb. 03, 1987
Hitoshi Arai, Yokohama, JP;
Canon Kabushiki Kaisha, Tokyo, JP;
Abstract
An image processing apparatus includes a D/A converter for generating an analog image signal, a variable resistor for changing an output range of the analog image signal generated by the D/A converter, and a comparator for processing the analog image signal generated by the variable resistor by using an analog pattern signal and for outputting a pulse width modulated signal. The analog pattern signal may be a triangular wave signal, a saw-tooth wave signal, a sine wave signal, or a trapezoidal wave signal. In another version, selection is performed between predetermined data and a generated image signal and the selected signal is processed using an analog pattern signal (e.g., a triangle wave) to output a pulse width modulated signal. A D/A converter may be used to convert the output of the selection. The output range of the DAC may be variable.