Raster image processor methods and systems

摘要

Methods, systems, and computer program products for improving the performance of a raster image processor. Smaller objects are identified among a group of larger objects with respect to a job processed via a raster image processor. The smaller objects are merged with one or more larger objects among the group of larger objects. The smaller objects that are merged with the larger object are treated as a single object without losing the perceptual quality of the job and while reducing memory requirements to thereby enhance productivity during processing of the job via the raster image processor. RIP performance improvement results by pre-flattening complicatedly designed backgrounds with multiple objects of significantly low relative occupancy.

主权项

1. A method for improving the performance of a raster image processor, said method comprising:
identifying smaller objects among a group of larger objects with respect to a job processed via a raster image processor; merging said smaller objects with at least one larger object among said group of larger objects after said identifying said smaller objects among said group of larger objects; treating said smaller objects merged with said at least one larger object as a single object without losing the perceptual quality of said job and while simultaneously reducing memory requirements to thereby enhance productivity during processing of said job via said raster image processor; and thereafter rendering said job with a rendering device associated with said raster image processor wherein said background object possesses a size that is equal or greater than a size of said smaller objects and wherein a background object entirely covers said smaller objects.