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Color graphic image processing method

CA 1300735 C · Owner: Okada, Yoshihiro · Inventors: Hyodo, Keiichiro; Sakai, Toshiyuki; Okada, Yoshihiro

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A color graphic image processing system which first reads color graphic image to be processed and then encodes, read-out signals into 4 through 6 units of encoded words per each color, and then stores the encoded words after completing compression of data. The system then transmits the stored data and converts them into image signals suited for output device before eventually allowing the output device to output these image signals.

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  • Granted May 12, 1992. A Canadian patent filed before October 1, 1989 lasted 17 years from grant, so its term ended May 12, 2009.
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FiledFebruary 19, 1987
GrantedMay 12, 1992
Term endedMay 12, 2009
Patent numberCA 1300735 C
Classification (IPC)H04N1/46 +2 more

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19881991199419972000200320062009Application filedFeb 19, 1987Patent grantedMay 12, 1992Term endedMay 12, 2009

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