Image reproduction system providing mosaic pattern - uses data obtained by scanning original image to control selection of mosaic stones

摘要

The image reproduction system provides data representing the image used to select the mosaic stones for the mosaic pattern. The data is obtained by scanning the original image and is entered in a data memory which is subsequently addressed, to control selection of the mosaic stones. The original image is scanned via an optical scanner (14) coupled to a video processor (15). The latter provides data relating to the position, colour and size of individual image areas and the relative spacing between the latter. USE - For formation of mosaic applied to floor or wall.