Patent ID: 7969478
Filing Date: 2011-06-28
Classification: H04N

Abstract:
1. A machine implemented method to manage colors for a color output device, the method comprising: generating a first device profile for the color output device from a plurality of second device profiles for the color output device, wherein the first device profile is stored in a memory for use with the color output device, the first device profile corresponding to the color output device having a display operating under a first viewing condition with a first illumination of ambient light, the plurality of second device profiles corresponding to the color output device operating under a plurality of second viewing conditions with each of the second viewing conditions having a different type of illumination of ambient light, wherein the first device profile is generated from a combination of the plurality of second device profiles according to an input that indicates a relation between the first viewing condition and the plurality of second viewing conditions, and wherein the first device profile is generated independent of an image to be displayed.