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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Dec. 14, 1999
Filed:
Aug. 07, 1997
Applicant:
Inventors:
Hiroshi Oshio, Kawasaki, JP;
Kazuhiko Sato, Kawasaki, JP;
Shigeru Ainai, Kawasaki, JP;
Hiromitsu Horie, Kawasaki, JP;
Takao Kamata, Kawasaki, JP;
Assignee:
Fujitsu Limited, Kawasaki, JP;
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
H04N / ;
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
395109 ; 358456 ;
Abstract
A method of achieving halftone representation of image data by using a printer for printing the image data includes the steps of providing a plurality of tone curves which takes into consideration characteristics of the printer, and selecting a tone curve from the plurality of tone curves. The method further includes a step of printing the image data by using the selected tone curve.