公开(公告)号：US20070140553A1

公开(公告)日：2007-06-21

申请号：US11636753

申请日：2006-12-11

Applicant: Masaya Katsumata

Inventor： Masaya Katsumata

IPC: G06K9/00

CPC classification number: G01J3/46 ,  G01J3/0264 ,  G01J3/462 ,  G01J3/463 ,  G01J3/50 ,  G01J3/501 ,  G01J3/508 ,  G01J2003/466

Abstract: An object is to represent the difference of colors of a vital tooth and a tooth sample in a highly precise manner and to compare the colors in a relatively easy manner. The invention provides a dental colorimetry apparatus including a shade-guide-information storage unit configured to store acquired image data of a tooth sample and calorimetric information of each pixel acquired on the basis of the acquired image data; a pixel extracting unit configured to acquire reference calorimetric information used as a reference when carrying out a comparison with the vital tooth, to compare the reference calorimetric information and the calorimetric information for each pixel of the tooth sample, and to extract pixels whose comparison results satisfy a predetermined condition; an image-generating unit configured to create a sample comparison image in which a third pixel group including pixels extracted by the pixel extracting unit and a fourth pixel group including pixels that are not extracted are represented by different colors; and a display device configured to display the sample comparison image created by the image-generating unit.

Abstract translation: 目的是以高度精确的方式表示生牙和牙齿样品的颜色差异，并以相对容易的方式比较颜色。 本发明提供了一种牙科比色法装置，其包括：色调引导信息存储单元，被配置为基于获取的图像数据存储获取的牙齿样本的图像数据和获取的每个像素的量度信息; 像素提取单元，被配置为当与生命牙齿进行比较时获取用作参考的参考量热信息，比较参考量度信息和牙齿样本的每个像素的量热信息，并且提取比较结果满足的像素 预定条件; 图像生成单元，被配置为创建样本比较图像，其中包括由所述像素提取单元提取的像素的第三像素组和包括未提取的像素的第四像素组由不同的颜色表示; 以及显示装置，被配置为显示由图像生成单元创建的样本比较图像。

公开(公告)号：US20070140539A1

公开(公告)日：2007-06-21

申请号：US11636754

申请日：2006-12-11

Applicant: Masaya Katsumata ,  Osamu Konno

Inventor： Masaya Katsumata ,  Osamu Konno

IPC: G06K9/00

CPC classification number: A61B1/0005 ,  A61B1/0638 ,  A61B1/0676 ,  A61B1/0684 ,  A61B1/24 ,  A61B5/0088 ,  A61B5/7435 ,  G01J3/02 ,  G01J3/0264 ,  G01J3/462 ,  G01J3/50 ,  G01J3/501 ,  G01J3/508 ,  G01J3/524 ,  G06T7/0012 ,  G06T7/33 ,  G06T2207/30004

Abstract: The color of a measurement object, such as a vital tooth, and the color of a comparison object to be compared with the measurement object are displayed to a user in an easily comparable manner. The invention provides an image combining apparatus including an image extracting unit for extracting an image of a vital tooth (hereinafter referred to as “measurement-object image”) from a color image of the vital tooth and extracting an image of a shade guide (hereinafter referred to as “comparison-object image”) from a color image of the shade guide, a combining-reference-line setting unit for setting combining reference lines on the measurement-object image and the comparison-object image, a combining unit for combining the measurement-object image and the comparison-object image to form a combined image, and a correction unit for correcting at least one of the measurement-object image and the comparison-object image so as to align their outlines on the combining reference line in the combined image when the outlines are not aligned.

Abstract translation: 测量对象（例如重要牙齿）的颜色以及要与测量对象进行比较的比较对象的颜色以易于比较的方式显示给用户。 本发明提供了一种图像合成装置，包括：图像提取单元，用于从生命牙齿的彩色图像中提取生命牙齿的图像（以下称为“测量对象图像”），并提取阴影引导件的图像 被称为“比较对象图像”），组合基准线设定单元，用于将测量对象图像和比较对象图像上的参考线组合，组合单元，用于组合 测量对象图像和比较对象图像以形成组合图像;以及校正单元，用于校正测量对象图像和比较对象图像中的至少一个，以便将其组合参考线上的轮廓对准 当轮廓未对齐时的组合图像。

公开(公告)号：US20070139667A1

公开(公告)日：2007-06-21

申请号：US10553474

申请日：2004-04-21

Applicant: Scott Russell ,  Susan Bates

Inventor： Scott Russell ,  Susan Bates

IPC: G06F15/00

CPC classification number: B44D3/003 ,  G01J3/46 ,  G01J3/462

Abstract: A method of mapping color space with chromatic formulations, comprising the steps of (a) selecting a limited number of chromatics for use with a bulk material using selection criteria; (b) formulating the selected chromatics with white or black in the bulk material to generate a plurality of chromatic formulations, wherein such plurality of chromatic formulations populate a desirable volume of color space; and (c) computing additional chromatic formulations using algorithms reflecting the contributions of chromatics, white, and black to color, and incremental substitutions thereof. Optional steps in the method are also disclosed. The result can be a database of generated nodes and computed nodes filling desired regions or even the entirety of color space for a given polymeric bulk material. Usefulness includes the ability create, store and communicate chromatic formulations for the generated nodes, the computed nodes, or both for use anywhere in the world via electronic commerce of color matching.

Abstract translation: 一种用彩色配方绘制色彩空间的方法，包括以下步骤：（a）使用选择标准选择有限数量的色度与散装材料一起使用; （b）在本体材料中配制白色或黑色的所选择的色度以产生多种彩色配方，其中这种多种彩色配方填充所需体积的色彩空间; 和（c）使用反映色度，白色和黑色对颜色的贡献的算法及其增量替代来计算附加色彩配方。 还公开了该方法中的可选步骤。 结果可以是生成的节点和计算的节点填充期望的区域的数据库，或者甚至给定的聚合物散装材料的整个颜色空间。 有用性包括为生成的节点，计算的节点或两者创建，存储和通信彩色配方的能力，以便通过电子商务的颜色匹配在世界任何地方使用。

公开(公告)号：US20070091106A1

公开(公告)日：2007-04-26

申请号：US11259597

申请日：2005-10-25

Applicant: Nathan Moroney

Inventor： Nathan Moroney

IPC: G09G5/00

CPC classification number: G01J3/46 ,  G01J3/462 ,  G01J3/463 ,  G01J3/465 ,  G06N20/00

Abstract: A method for assigning a lexical classifier to characterize a visual attribute corresponding to an image element forming part of an image. The method involves capturing an initial attribute value for the image element and transforming the captured initial attribute value to a lexical classifier. Transformation involves reference to a database including a set of lexical classifiers corresponding to a particular type of visual attribute. The lexical classifier assigned to the visual attribute is recorded for display or further processing. Transformation of the initial attribute value to the lexical classifier involves application of a machine learning algorithm to the database.

Abstract translation: 一种用于分配词法分类器以表征与形成图像的一部分的图像元素相对应的视觉属性的方法。 该方法包括捕获图像元素的初始属性值，并将捕获的初始属性值转换为词法分类器。 转换涉及对数据库的引用，该数据库包括对应于特定类型的视觉属性的一组词法分类器。 分配给视觉属性的词法分类器被记录用于显示或进一步处理。 将初始属性值转换为词法分类器涉及将机器学习算法应用于数据库。

公开(公告)号：US20070063131A1

公开(公告)日：2007-03-22

申请号：US11603566

申请日：2006-11-22

Applicant: Peter Jagt ,  Ann Xiang ,  Kevin Behrens ,  Gregory Williams

Inventor： Peter Jagt ,  Ann Xiang ,  Kevin Behrens ,  Gregory Williams

IPC: G01J3/50 ,  G02F1/01

CPC classification number: G01J3/51 ,  G01J3/02 ,  G01J3/0205 ,  G01J3/0224 ,  G01J3/0272 ,  G01J3/46 ,  G01J3/462 ,  G01J3/506 ,  G01J3/513

Abstract: A color measurement system includes a multi-purpose filter and optics assembly. The filter and optics assembly includes at least one tube array for segmenting received light. The segmented light is mixed and the polarization qualities of the light are modified so to minimize the effects caused by angular adjustments. A diffuser mixes the segmented light. Additionally, the color measurement system includes an ambient light attachment for collecting light from the viewing area surrounding the computer display. The ambient light collected is then analyzed, and a viewing area profile is created. The viewing area profile then can be used by software to adjust the colors displayed on the computer displays.

Abstract translation: 色彩测量系统包括多功能滤光片和光学组件。 滤光器和光学组件包括用于分割接收的光的至少一个管阵列。 分段光被混合，并且改变光的偏振质量，以便最小化由角度调整引起的影响。 扩散器混合分段的光。 此外，色彩测量系统包括用于收集来自计算机显示器周围的观看区域的光的环境光附件。 然后分析收集的环境光，并创建观看区域轮廓。 然后可以通过软件使用观看区域轮廓来调整计算机显示器上显示的颜色。

公开(公告)号：US20070035554A1

公开(公告)日：2007-02-15

申请号：US11200790

申请日：2005-08-09

Applicant: Craig McClanahan

Inventor： Craig McClanahan

IPC: G09G5/02

CPC classification number: G01J3/46 ,  G01J3/462 ,  G01J3/463 ,  H04N1/6008 ,  H04N1/6011

Abstract: A method of visualizing a color deviation of an actual color on a vehicle panel being painted utilizing a computer. A reference color image is displayed on a monitor to confirm that the reference color image is the appropriate color image relating to the actual color. Differences between that displayed reference color image and the actual color are inputted into the computer and the reference image is then translated into a revised color image. The revised color image is displayed on the monitor along with the reference color image such that a user can visually compare the differences between that displayed reference color image and displayed revised color image. The displayed revised color image can then be compared to the actual color to determine if any color deviations between the revised color image and the actual color remain.

Abstract translation: 使用计算机在车辆面板上显示实际颜色的颜色偏差的方法。 参考彩色图像显示在监视器上，以确认参考彩色图像是与实际颜色相关的适当彩色图像。 将显示的参考彩色图像和实际颜色之间的差异输入到计算机中，然后将参考图像转换为修改的彩色图像。 经修改的彩色图像与参考彩色图像一起显示在监视器上，使得用户可以在视觉上比较显示的参考彩色图像和显示的修正的彩色图像之间的差异。 然后可以将所显示的经修改的彩色图像与实际颜色进行比较，以确定修改的彩色图像和实际颜色之间是否存在任何颜色偏差。

公开(公告)号：US20070003691A1

公开(公告)日：2007-01-04

申请号：US11418433

申请日：2006-05-04

Applicant: Allan Rodrigues ,  John Gallagher ,  David Alman

Inventor： Allan Rodrigues ,  John Gallagher ,  David Alman

IPC: B05D3/00 ,  B05D7/00

CPC classification number: B05D5/005 ,  G01J3/46 ,  G01J3/462 ,  G01J3/463 ,  G01J3/504

Abstract: A process for refinishing or repainting a damaged paint area of a vehicle or part thereof using a computer-implemented method to determine a refinish paint formula that can be matched to the color of the original paint; in this process: a) the color data values of the original paint to be matched are determined; b) the color data values are entered into a computer containing a color cluster data base and color clusters each having a centroid and a refinish paint formula associated with each centroid; c) the color data values of the original paint are positioned in a color cluster via computer implementation and a refinish paint associated with the centroid of the color cluster having color characteristics close to the color characteristics of the original paint is obtained; and d) spray applying the refinish paint of step c) to the damaged paint area using conventional techniques thereby matching the color characteristics of the refinish paint to the undamaged original paint of the vehicle.

Abstract translation: 使用计算机实施的方法来修复或重新涂覆车辆或其部分的损坏油漆区域的过程，以确定可与原始油漆颜色相匹配的修补漆配方; 在此过程中：a）确定要匹配的原始油漆的颜色数据值; b）将颜色数据值输入到包含颜色聚类数据库和颜色簇的计算机，每个颜色簇具有与每个质心相关联的重心和修补漆配方; c）通过计算机实现将原始油漆的颜色数据值定位在颜色簇中，获得与具有接近原始油漆颜色特性的颜色特征的颜色聚类中心相关联的修补漆; 和d）使用常规技术将步骤c）的修补漆喷涂到损坏的油漆区域，从而将修补漆的颜色特性与车辆未损坏的原漆相匹配。

公开(公告)号：US07136074B2

公开(公告)日：2006-11-14

申请号：US10909570

申请日：2004-08-02

Applicant: Andrew F. Hussie

Inventor： Andrew F. Hussie

IPC: G09G5/02

CPC classification number: G01J3/52 ,  G01J3/462 ,  G01J3/526 ,  G09G5/026 ,  G09G5/06 ,  G09G2320/0666

Abstract: A general purpose computer system is used to run a color selection application which operates to facilitate the selection of colors and the automatic generation of palettes of harmonious colors. The application is implemented in three pages, a color selection page, a results manager page, and a color composition page. The color selection page is used to select a plurality of colors that the results manager page can operate on to generate palettes of harmoniously related colors. The color composition page is used to experiment with the colors selected and palettes generated in order to arrive at a pleasing arrangement of colors. The results manager page contains functions and palette characteristics that an artist can specify in order to automatically generate palettes that contain groups of colors that have very specific contrast relationships to previously selected colors.

Abstract translation: 通用计算机系统用于运行颜色选择应用，其操作以便于颜色的选择和自动生成和谐颜色的调色板。 该应用程序实现在三页，颜色选择页面，结果管理器页面和颜色构图页面中。 颜色选择页面用于选择结果管理员页面可以操作的多种颜色以生成和声相关颜色的调色板。 颜色组合页面用于测试所选择的颜色和调色板，以获得令人愉快的颜色排列。 结果管理器页面包含艺术家可以指定的功能和调色板特征，以便自动生成包含与先前选择的颜色具有非常具体的对比关系的颜色组的调色板。

公开(公告)号：US20060232805A1

公开(公告)日：2006-10-19

申请号：US11452869

申请日：2006-06-14

Applicant: Richard Holub

Inventor： Richard Holub

IPC: H04N1/60

CPC classification number: G06F3/1203 ,  G01J3/462 ,  G01J3/465 ,  G01J3/50 ,  G01J3/524 ,  G06F3/04897 ,  G06F3/1267 ,  H04N1/32523 ,  H04N1/32545 ,  H04N1/46 ,  H04N1/60 ,  H04N1/6052 ,  H04N1/6058 ,  H04N1/6066 ,  H04N17/02

Abstract: The system provides for controlling color reproduction of input color image data representing one or more pages or page constituents in a network having nodes (or sites). Each one of the nodes comprises at least one rendering device. The system distributes the input color image data from one of the nodes to other nodes, and provides a data structure (virtual proof) in the network. This data structure has components shared by the nodes and other components present only at each node. Next, the system has means for providing color calibration data at each node characterizing output colors (colorants) of the rendering device of the node, and means for producing at each node, responsive to the color calibration data of the rendering device of the node, information for transforming the input color image data into output color image data at the rendering device of the node. The information is then stored in the data structure in different ones of the shared and other components. Means are provided in the system for transforming at each node the input color image data into output color image data for the rendering device of the node responsive to the information in the data structure. The rendering device of each node renders a color reproduction of the page constituents responsive to the output color image data, wherein colors displayed in the reproduction at the rendering device of each node appear substantially the same within the output colors attainable by the rendering devices. The system further has means for verifying at each node that the information for the rendering device of the node properly transformed the input color image data into the output color image data, and means for revising the information stored in the data structure at the node responsive to results of the verifying means. Shared components of the data structure may also store color preferences selected by a user. The information producing means of the system may further operate responsive to both the color calibration data and the color preferences. The rendering devices in the system can provide color reproductions having three or four colorants, and may provide more than four output colors (color inks).

公开(公告)号：US20060221337A1

公开(公告)日：2006-10-05

申请号：US11093446

申请日：2005-03-29

Applicant: Lalit Mestha ,  Miroslav Bartik

Inventor： Lalit Mestha ,  Miroslav Bartik

IPC: G01J3/42

CPC classification number: G01J3/46 ,  G01J3/02 ,  G01J3/0264 ,  G01J3/462 ,  G01J2003/466 ,  G01N21/25 ,  H04N1/00002 ,  H04N1/00034 ,  H04N1/0005 ,  H04N1/00082 ,  H04N1/00092 ,  H04N1/2323 ,  H04N1/401

Abstract: Small, fast, and inexpensive in-line spectrophotometers can produce in-line spectrums of a substrate before or after printing on the substrate. In-line spectrums are generally far less complete than a reference spectrum produced with a large, slow, and expensive reference spectrophotometer. An in-line spectrum can be mapped to a reference spectrum using a variety of known algorithms. However, the mapping is erroneous when the media substrate type changes. Reference transform matrices and in-line transform matrices can correct the erroneous mapping.

Abstract translation: 小型，快速和便宜的在线分光光度计可以在印刷在基板上之前或之后产生基板的在线光谱。 线性光谱通常远远小于用大型，慢速和昂贵的参比分光光度计产生的参考光谱。 可以使用各种已知的算法将在线频谱映射到参考频谱。 然而，当介质基板类型改变时，映射是错误的。 参考变换矩阵和在线变换矩阵可以校正错误的映射。