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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Sep. 17, 2013
Filed:
Sep. 12, 2011
David Robinson, Penfield, NY (US);
Katherine Loj, Rochester, NY (US);
David Robinson, Penfield, NY (US);
Katherine Loj, Rochester, NY (US);
Xerox Corporation, Norwalk, CT (US);
Abstract
Disclosed is a processor-implemented method for processing image data using an image processing apparatus. The processor is configured to receive a PDL file of image data and raster image process (RIP) the PDL file to determine at least pixels representing text of a predetermined colorant. The ripped file is then segmented to determine at least any text pixels of the predetermined colorant not initially indicated by the ripped file. The results are combined to determine text pixels of the predetermined colorant for marking onto a substrate using marking material (e.g., ink). In some instances, pixels of the predetermined colorant can be tagged during segmenting using a tag plane to determine text pixels for marking by the output device.