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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Nov. 04, 2003
Filed:
May. 26, 1998
Shuichi Kumada, Yokohama, JP;
Kenichi Ohta, Kawasaki, JP;
Canon Kabushiki Kaisha, Tokyo, JP;
Abstract
Disclosed are a highly versatile image processing method and apparatus wherein it is possible to preview an image that takes into account a change in the color reproduction characteristic of an output device with the passage of time, as well as a computer readable memory storing a program for executing this preview processing. A printer that outputs an image is calibrated in regard to its image output characteristic and a set of one-dimensional LUTs that conforms to the color reproduction characteristic of the printer is generated. On the basis of the set of one-dimensional LUTs, the content of a set of one-dimensional LUTs, which is used when PCS data that has been stored in a profile corresponding to the printer is converted to data dependent upon the printer, is modified, and another set of one-dimensional LUTs, which is used when data dependent upon the printer is converted to PCS data, is modified.