Image processing apparatus
CA 1338342 C · Owner: Suzuki, Yasumichi · Inventors: Suzuki, Yasumichi; Kurita, Mitsuru; Katoh, Koichi
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This invention provides an image processing apparatus provided with an outline extracting section for extracting an outline of an input image and a color converting section for converting the color of the outline extracted into a predetermined color. This apparatus is therefore capable of extracting the outline of an input image applying color, conversion to the outline extracted and emphasizing a, pattern such as a character a graphic pattern and the like. The apparatus is further provided with a converting-color designating section for designating a converting color to be applied to the outline, a color detecting section for detecting a portion having a predetermined color in the input …
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- Granted May 21, 1996. A Canadian patent filed before October 1, 1989 lasted 17 years from grant, so its term ended May 21, 2013.
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