Konica Minolta. has been granted a patent for an image forming apparatus that includes a printer and multiple hardware processors. These processors facilitate color adjustment based on printing results and paper information, while also managing a correlation database and execution history to optimize color adjustment processes. GlobalData’s report on Konica Minolta gives a 360-degree view of the company including its patenting strategy. Buy the report here.
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According to GlobalData’s company profile on Konica Minolta, E-transaction user interfaces was a key innovation area identified from patents. Konica Minolta's grant share as of July 2024 was 36%. Grant share is based on the ratio of number of grants to total number of patents.
Color adjustment process for printing on paper
The patent US12073129B2 describes an advanced image forming apparatus designed to enhance the printing process through a sophisticated color adjustment mechanism. The apparatus includes multiple hardware processors that work collaboratively to execute a color adjustment process based on the results of prior print jobs. Specifically, the first processor handles the color adjustment, while the second processor gathers paper information, and the third processor assesses the feasibility of the color adjustment based on this information. A correlation database is utilized to store relationships between different color adjustment processes, and a history storage keeps track of when these processes were last executed. When a color adjustment is deemed executable, the system can prompt the user with a confirmation screen if certain conditions regarding previous executions are met.
Additionally, the apparatus features an operation panel that allows users to select from various color adjustment processes. The system intelligently displays which processes are executable or prohibited based on the paper characteristics and prior execution history. The second processor can acquire paper information either through a measurement device or user input via the operation panel. The patent also outlines a method for controlling the image forming apparatus, emphasizing the importance of correlation and historical data in optimizing the color adjustment process. Furthermore, a non-transitory recording medium is mentioned, which stores a computer-readable program to facilitate these operations, ensuring that the apparatus can adaptively manage color adjustments to improve print quality and efficiency.
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