Patents by Inventor Avi Malki
Avi Malki has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).
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Publication number: 20220261975Abstract: The group of inventions solves the problem in processing defects in printed images. The printed image inspection method and an inspection apparatus comprise: determining a region of interest corresponding to printed images having respective identifiers by detecting boundaries in a printed calibration image; capturing target images of the printed images using the region of interest; comparing pixels in the target images with pixels in image data corresponding to the printed images in order to identify printed images having a print defect using the identifiers.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 2, 2019Publication date: August 18, 2022Applicant: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.Inventors: Yaron Hershman, Avi Malki, Michal Hod
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Patent number: 11323574Abstract: A first separation distance is determined between a first pair of defects in a scanned image of a first printed sheet, and a second separation distance is determined between a second pair of defects in a scanned image of a second printed sheet. The defects are determined as having a separation distance in that the first and second separation distances are each within a first threshold of a specified separation distance and/or a difference between the first and second separation distances is below a second threshold. A source of the defects can be determined based on the characteristic separation distance.Type: GrantFiled: September 25, 2020Date of Patent: May 3, 2022Assignee: HP Indigo B.V.Inventors: Oren Haik, Oded Perry, Avi Malki
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Publication number: 20210014360Abstract: A first separation distance is determined between a first pair of defects in a scanned image of a first printed sheet, and a second separation distance is determined between a second pair of defects in a scanned image of a second printed sheet. The defects are determined as having a separation distance in that the first and second separation distances are each within a first threshold of a specified separation distance and/or a difference between the first and second separation distances is below a second threshold. A source of the defects can be determined based on the characteristic separation distance.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 25, 2020Publication date: January 14, 2021Applicant: HP Indigo B.V.Inventors: Oren Haik, Oded Perry, Avi Malki
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Patent number: 10890870Abstract: In one example of the disclosure, a set of scanned images is accessed. The scanned images are scans of distinct printouts of subject images produced utilizing an intermediate transfer member. A set of defect maps is created by comparing the scanned images to reference data for the subject images. The set of defect maps are combined into an integrated defect map. A dent defect on the ITM is identified utilizing the integrated defect map.Type: GrantFiled: March 30, 2017Date of Patent: January 12, 2021Assignee: HP INDIGO B.V.Inventors: Oded Perry, Oren Haik, Avi Malki
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Patent number: 10878300Abstract: A method for processing an image is disclosed. The method may include obtaining a target image to be printed using print agent in a printable area of a substrate of a particular colour. The method may include obtaining a scanned image of a substrate on which the target image has been printed, the substrate being of the particular colour. The method may include determining, from the scanned image, the particular colour of the substrate. The method may include using the target image as a reference image against which the scanned image is to be compared. The method may include adjusting a colour in the reference image according to the determined particular colour of the substrate. An apparatus and a machine-readable medium are also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: September 26, 2017Date of Patent: December 29, 2020Assignee: HP Indigo B.V.Inventors: Eli Chen, Oren Haik, Oded Perry, Avi Malki
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Patent number: 10845746Abstract: In an example, a method includes determining, by a processor, a cumulative indication of defects present in linear sub-portions located in a common position of each of a plurality of substrate sheets bearing a printed image. The method may further comprise identifying, by the processor, a linear defect based on the cumulative indication of defects.Type: GrantFiled: January 20, 2017Date of Patent: November 24, 2020Assignee: HP Indigo B.V.Inventors: Oren Haik, Oded Perry, Avi Malki
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Patent number: 10805477Abstract: In an example, a method includes determining, by a processor, at least one separation distance between defects in a scanned image of a printed substrate sheet bearing a printed image, wherein the separation distance determined in a predetermined direction. The method may further comprise determining, by the processor, if the defects have a characteristic separation distance.Type: GrantFiled: January 20, 2017Date of Patent: October 13, 2020Assignee: HP Indigo B.V.Inventors: Oren Haik, Oded Perry, Avi Malki
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Publication number: 20200233355Abstract: In one example of the disclosure, a set of scanned images is accessed. The scanned images are scans of distinct printouts of subject images produced utilizing an intermediate transfer member. A set of defect maps is created by comparing the scanned images to reference data for the subject images. The set of defect maps are combined into an integrated defect map. A dent defect on the ITM is identified utilizing the integrated defect map.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 30, 2017Publication date: July 23, 2020Inventors: Oded Perry, Oren Haik, Avi Malki
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Publication number: 20200210792Abstract: A method for processing an image is disclosed. The method may include obtaining a target image to be printed using print agent in a printable area of a substrate of a particular colour. The method may include obtaining a scanned image of a substrate on which the target image has been printed, the substrate being of the particular colour. The method may include determining, from the scanned image, the particular colour of the substrate. The method may include using the target image as a reference image against which the scanned image is to be compared. The method may include adjusting a colour in the reference image according to the determined particular colour of the substrate. An apparatus and a machine-readable medium are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 26, 2017Publication date: July 2, 2020Inventors: Eli Chen, Oren Haik, Oded Perry, Avi Malki
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Patent number: 10635040Abstract: In one example of the disclosure, a set of scanned images is accessed. The scanned images are scans of distinct printouts of subject images produced utilizing a photo imaging plate. A set of defect maps is created by comparing the scanned images to reference data for the subject images. The set of defect maps are combined into an integrated defect map. A scratch defect on the PIP is identified utilizing the integrated defect map.Type: GrantFiled: March 21, 2017Date of Patent: April 28, 2020Assignee: HP Indigo B.V.Inventors: Oded Perry, Oren Haik, Avi Malki
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Publication number: 20200033783Abstract: In one example of the disclosure, a set of scanned images is accessed. The scanned images are scans of distinct printouts of subject images produced utilizing a photo imaging plate. A set of defect maps is created by comparing the scanned images to reference data for the subject images. The set of defect maps are combined into an integrated defect map. A scratch defect on the PIP is identified utilizing the integrated defect map.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 21, 2017Publication date: January 30, 2020Inventors: Oded Perry, Oren Haik, Avi Malki
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Publication number: 20190377296Abstract: In an example, a method includes determining, by a processor, a cumulative indication of defects present in linear sub-portions located in a common position of each of a plurality of substrate sheets bearing a printed image. The method may further comprise identifying, by the processor, a linear defect based on the cumulative indication of defects.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 20, 2017Publication date: December 12, 2019Applicant: HP Indigo B.V.Inventors: Oren Haik, Oded Perry, Avi Malki
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Publication number: 20190335041Abstract: In an example, a method includes determining, by a processor, at least one separation distance between defects in a scanned image of a printed substrate sheet bearing a printed image, wherein the separation distance determined in a predetermined direction. The method may further comprise determining, by the processor, if the defects have a characteristic separation distance.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 20, 2017Publication date: October 31, 2019Applicant: HP Indigo B.V.Inventors: Oren Haik, Oded Perry, Avi Malki
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Patent number: 10404868Abstract: Apparatus to detect a defect in a printed image and methods of detecting detects in a printed image are described. In some examples, a printing operation is initiated using image data to generate a printed image. The printed image is then scanned to generate a scanned image. A resolution of the scanned image is estimated, calculated or determined on the basis of a characteristic of the printing operation, and a reference image, having a resolution corresponding to the estimated, calculated or determined resolution, is generated from the image data. Whether defects are present in the printed image may be determined on the basis of a comparison of the reference image with the scanned image.Type: GrantFiled: July 15, 2015Date of Patent: September 3, 2019Assignee: HP Indigo B.V.Inventors: Alexander Spivakovsky, Oded Perry, Oren Haik, Avi Malki
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Patent number: 10346967Abstract: Streaks in images are detected by determining a rotation angle of an image and calculating a rotated image based on a rotation of the image by the rotation angle. A cross-sectional pixel profile of the rotated image is determined and a peak in the cross-sectional pixel profile of the rotated image is determined. A streak in the image is identified based on the determined peak.Type: GrantFiled: July 31, 2015Date of Patent: July 9, 2019Assignee: HP Indigo B.V.Inventors: Liron Itan, Oren Haik, Avi Malki
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Publication number: 20180131815Abstract: Apparatus to detect a defect in a printed image and methods of detecting detects in a printed image are described. In some examples, a printing operation is initiated using image data to generate a printed image. The printed image is then scanned to generate a scanned image. A resolution of the scanned image is estimated, calculated or determined on the basis of a characteristic of the printing operation, and a reference image, having a resolution corresponding to the estimated, calculated or determined resolution, is generated from the image data. Whether defects are present in the printed image may be determined on the basis of a comparison of the reference image with the scanned image.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 15, 2015Publication date: May 10, 2018Applicant: HP INDIGO B.V.Inventors: Alexander Spivakovsky, Oded Perry, Oren Haik, Avi Malki
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Publication number: 20180089820Abstract: Streaks in images are detected by determining a rotation angle of an image and calculating a rotated image based on a rotation of the image by the rotation angle. A cross-sectional pixel profile of the rotated image is determined and a peak in the cross-sectional pixel profile of the rotated image is determined. A streak in the image is identified based on the determined peak.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 31, 2015Publication date: March 29, 2018Applicant: HP INDIGO B.V.Inventors: Liron Itan, Oren Haik, Avi Malki
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Patent number: 8867796Abstract: Automated inspection method for detecting a defect in a printed image, comprising processing a raster image, sending the raster image to a print process, printing a printed image corresponding to the raster image onto a medium, capturing a target image from at least a part of the printed image at a lower resolution than the printed image, at least in a medium moving direction, converting at least a part of the raster image to a reference image, and comparing the reference image to the target image.Type: GrantFiled: January 21, 2010Date of Patent: October 21, 2014Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.Inventors: Marie Vans, Gidi Amir, Rodolfo Jodra, Omer Barkol, Ram Dagan, Avi Malki, Carl Staelin, Sagi Schein, Mani Fischer, Doron Shaked, Steven J Simske
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Publication number: 20120070040Abstract: Automated inspection method for detecting a defect in a printed image, comprising processing a raster image, sending the raster image to a print process, printing a printed image corresponding to the raster image onto a medium, capturing a target image from at least a part of the printed image at a lower resolution than the printed image, at least in a medium moving direction, converting at least a part of the raster image to a reference image, and comparing the reference image to the target image.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 21, 2010Publication date: March 22, 2012Inventors: Marie Vans, Gidi Amir, Rodolfo Jodra, Omer Barkol, Ram Dagan, Avi Malki, Carl Staelin, Sagi Schein, Mani Fischer, Doron Shaked, Steven J. Simske