公开(公告)号：US20110235904A1

公开(公告)日：2011-09-29

申请号：US13108371

申请日：2011-05-16

Applicant: Aleksandra Mojsilovic

Inventor： Aleksandra Mojsilovic

IPC: G06K9/34 ,  G06K9/00

CPC classification number: H04N1/644 ,  G01J3/462 ,  G01J3/463 ,  G01J3/465 ,  G06T7/90

Abstract: The invention provides methods, systems and apparatus for assigning color names to individual image pixels, and generating verbal description of color composition in images, suitable for a wide variety of information processing applications. For an isolated image pixel (individual color sample or color value) an illustrative embodiment of this invention uses a predetermined vocabulary of color names, and then generates a distance measure describing the best color match and corresponding color name for the given pixel. For the input image, an illustrative embodiment of this invention computes the simplified representation of the scene, consistent with human perception, and uses the predetermined vocabulary, syntax rules and metric to assign color names to all perceptually significant objects and regions and obtain the verbal description of the overall color composition. The invention is also applicable to other types of information signals, such as sequences of video frames, web pages, etc.

公开(公告)号：US07963869B2

公开(公告)日：2011-06-21

申请号：US11717894

申请日：2007-03-13

Applicant: Clancy G. Boyer ,  Richard G. Avis ,  Alan W. Reichow ,  Karl Citek

Inventor： Clancy G. Boyer ,  Richard G. Avis ,  Alan W. Reichow ,  Karl Citek

IPC: A63B41/00

CPC classification number: G01J3/46 ,  A63B43/008 ,  A63B71/00 ,  A63B2071/0027 ,  B44D3/003 ,  B44F1/08 ,  G01J3/462 ,  G01J3/463 ,  G01J3/465

Abstract: Sporting items such as soccer balls include a casing region and a graphic region that are defined by enhanced-visibility colors (EVCs) that are substantially complementary. Such EVCs can be selected to avoid colors associated with color confusion in color deficient individuals. In addition, such colors can be selected based on total reflectances to obtain a predetermined luminance contrast. EVCs can be selected based on separations of color coordinate locations using CIE chromaticity coordinates or CIE L-a-b coordinates or otherwise selected. Color selection can include consideration of anticipated viewing backgrounds in a general setting, or colors can be customized for a particular location and particular illumination conditions.

Abstract translation: 体育用品如足球包括壳体区域和由基本互补的增强可见度颜色（EVC）定义的图形区域。 可以选择这样的EVC以避免与颜色不足的个体中的颜色混淆相关的颜色。 此外，可以基于总反射率来选择这样的颜色以获得预定的亮度对比度。 可以基于使用CIE色度坐标或CIE L-a-b坐标或以其它方式选择的颜色坐标位置的分色来选择EVC。 颜色选择可以包括在一般设置中考虑预期观看背景，或者可以为特定位置和特定照明条件定制颜色。

公开(公告)号：US07953274B2

公开(公告)日：2011-05-31

申请号：US11365472

申请日：2006-03-01

Applicant: Paul Sara ,  Robert W Springate ,  Sanford Lee Hertz ,  Andrew Ubel

Inventor： Paul Sara ,  Robert W Springate ,  Sanford Lee Hertz ,  Andrew Ubel

IPC: G06K9/00

CPC classification number: G01J3/46 ,  G01J3/462 ,  G01J3/463

Abstract: An apparatus and method for preparing a stain to match a target color of a selected substrate (e.g., wood species). The apparatus may include a computer and hardware and/or software to store a database of stain records, create or load spectral data (e.g., a digital image) of a target sample, and display images and/or process spectral data. The apparatus may facilitate stain selection, and may also dispense colorant agents and/or vehicles to create stains. The apparatus may be used in a “manual” mode (whereby a human compares database and target images and makes a selection); an “automatic” mode (whereby the computer suggests a match based on the selected substrate); or a “combination” mode (whereby the computer suggests a match and the user can then compare the suggested match with various images to achieve a final selection).

Abstract translation: 一种用于制备染色以匹配所选择的底物（例如木材种类）的目标颜色的装置和方法。 该装置可以包括用于存储污点记录数据库，创建或加载目标样本的光谱数据（例如，数字图像）的计算机和硬件和/或软件，以及显示图像和/或处理光谱数据。 该装置可以促进污渍选择，并且还可以分配着色剂和/或载体以产生污渍。 该装置可以以“手动”模式使用（由此人类比较数据库和目标图像并进行选择）; “自动”模式（由此计算机建议基于所选择的基底的匹配）; 或“组合”模式（由此计算机建议匹配，然后用户可以将建议的匹配与各种图像进行比较以实现最终选择）。

公开(公告)号：USRE42255E1

公开(公告)日：2011-03-29

申请号：US11496086

申请日：2006-07-27

Applicant: Roger L. Woodall

Inventor： Roger L. Woodall

IPC: G06K9/00

CPC classification number: G01J3/465 ,  G01J3/462

Abstract: A color sensor for generating color information defining colors of an image includes an input section, a color processing section, a color comparison section, a color boundary processing section and a memory processing section. The input section includes an array of transducer pairs, each pair defining one of a plurality of pixels. Each transducer pair generates two peak outputs, one for the selected color of each transducer of the pair. A plurality of pixel processors in the color processing section each receives the outputs from one of the transducer pairs. The color processing section generates a color feature vector representative of the brightness of the light incident on the pixels and a color value corresponding to the ratio of outputs from the transducers comprising the transducer pair associated with the pixels. The color boundary processing section generates a plurality of color boundary feature vectors, each representing the difference between the color value for a pixel and its neighboring pixels. The color comparator processor measures and compares the reflective color of two objects and the memory processor section provides a process to recognize a color, a boundary of color and/or a comparison of colors.

Abstract translation: 用于产生定义图像颜色的颜色信息的颜色传感器包括输入部分，颜色处理部分，颜色比较部分，颜色边界处理部分和存储器处理部分。 输入部分包括换能器对的阵列，每对限定多个像素之一。 每个传感器对产生两个峰值输出，一个用于该对中每个换能器的选定颜色。 颜色处理部分中的多个像素处理器各自接收来自一个换能器对的输出。 颜色处理部分生成表示入射到像素上的光的亮度的颜色特征向量和与包括与像素相关联的换能器对的换能器的输出的比率对应的颜色值。 颜色边界处理部分生成多个颜色边界特征向量，每个颜色边界特征向量表示像素的颜色值与其相邻像素之间的差。 颜色比较器处理器测量并比较两个对象的反射颜色，并且存储器处理器部分提供识别颜色，颜色边界和/或颜色比较的处理。

公开(公告)号：US20110063618A1

公开(公告)日：2011-03-17

申请号：US12880826

申请日：2010-09-13

Applicant: Shuhei Horita

Inventor： Shuhei Horita

IPC: G01J3/46

CPC classification number: G01J3/52 ,  G01J3/46 ,  G01J3/462 ,  H04N1/6033 ,  H04N1/6088 ,  H04N1/6097

Abstract: First spectral data (spectral transmittance) of a printed object, and second spectral data (spectral reflectance) of the printed object are obtained. Further, third spectral data (spectral radiance distribution) of a transmissive light source, and fourth spectral data (spectral radiance distribution) of a reflective light source are obtained. Then, using the first, second, third and fourth spectral data, colorimetric value data of the printed object in a given observational environment is calculated.

Abstract translation: 获得打印对象的第一光谱数据（光谱透射率）和打印对象的第二光谱数据（光谱反射率）。 此外，获得透射光源的第三光谱数据（光谱辐射度分布）和反射光源的第四光谱数据（光谱辐射度分布）。 然后，使用第一，第二，第三和第四光谱数据，计算给定观测环境中的打印对象的比色值数据。

公开(公告)号：US07907281B2

公开(公告)日：2011-03-15

申请号：US12843637

申请日：2010-07-26

Applicant: Wayne D. Jung ,  Russell W. Jung ,  Walter W. Sloan ,  Alan R. Loudermilk

Inventor： Wayne D. Jung ,  Russell W. Jung ,  Walter W. Sloan ,  Alan R. Loudermilk

IPC: G01J3/46 ,  G01N21/25

CPC classification number: G01N21/25 ,  A61C19/04 ,  G01J1/0271 ,  G01J3/02 ,  G01J3/0218 ,  G01J3/0256 ,  G01J3/0264 ,  G01J3/0272 ,  G01J3/0278 ,  G01J3/0291 ,  G01J3/0294 ,  G01J3/36 ,  G01J3/46 ,  G01J3/462 ,  G01J3/463 ,  G01J3/508 ,  G01J3/51 ,  G01J3/513 ,  G01J3/524 ,  G01J2003/466 ,  G01N21/57

Abstract: A miniaturized spectrometer/spectrophotometer system and methods are disclosed. A probe tip including one or more light sources and a plurality of light receivers is provided. A first spectrometer system receives light from a first set of the plurality of light receivers. A second spectrometer system receives light from a second set of the plurality of light receivers. A processor, wherein the processor receives data generated by the first spectrometer system and the second spectrometer system, wherein an optical measurement of a sample under test is produced based on the data generated by the first and second spectrometer systems.

公开(公告)号：US20110026821A1

公开(公告)日：2011-02-03

申请号：US12533451

申请日：2009-07-31

Applicant: Christopher J. Edge

Inventor： Christopher J. Edge

IPC: G06K9/00

CPC classification number: G06K9/00 ,  G01J3/462 ,  G01J3/463 ,  G01J3/465 ,  G01J3/506 ,  H04N1/6052

Abstract: A method for matching colors including comparing the appearance of a first white color associated with a first color imaging system and a second white color associated with a second color imaging system, wherein the tristimulus values of the first and second white color are similar; determining a fixed correction to the tristimulus values of the second white color to achieve a visual match to the first white color; measuring a first set of spectral values for a first color associated with the first color imaging system; determining a first set of tristimulus values from the first set of spectral values; measuring a second set of spectral values for a second color associated with the second color imaging system; determining a second set of tristimulus values from the second set of spectral values; applying a correction to the tristimulus values of the second color; determining a difference between the tristimulus value of the first color and the corrected tristimulus value of the second color; and adjusting the second color to reduce the difference.

Abstract translation: 一种用于匹配颜色的方法，包括比较与第一彩色成像系统相关联的第一白色的外观和与第二彩色成像系统相关联的第二白色，其中第一和第二白色的三刺激值相似; 确定对所述第二白色的三刺激值的固定校正，以实现与所述第一白色的视觉匹配; 测量与第一彩色成像系统相关联的第一颜色的第一组光谱值; 从所述第一组频谱值确定第一组三刺激值; 测量与第二彩色成像系统相关联的第二颜色的第二组光谱值; 从所述第二组光谱值确定第二组三刺激值; 对所述第二颜色的三刺激值应用校正; 确定第一颜色的三刺激值和第二颜色的校正三刺激值之间的差; 并调整第二种颜色以减少差异。

公开(公告)号：US20100321747A1

公开(公告)日：2010-12-23

申请号：US12627916

申请日：2009-11-30

Applicant: Masaomi SAKAMOTO ,  Yoshiharu Hibi ,  Ryouichi Satoh ,  Toshifumi Takahira ,  Pauvi Sulistio ,  Kazuyuki Takahashi

Inventor： Masaomi SAKAMOTO ,  Yoshiharu Hibi ,  Ryouichi Satoh ,  Toshifumi Takahira ,  Pauvi Sulistio ,  Kazuyuki Takahashi

IPC: G03F3/08

CPC classification number: H04N1/6033 ,  G01J3/46 ,  G01J3/462

Abstract: The image processing apparatus includes: a color conversion unit color-converting an image signal of a first color space into that of a second color space by using a color conversion characteristic defining a correspondence relationship between the image signals of the first and second color spaces; an adjustment unit adjusting the image signal of the second color space, in accordance with a change in the color conversion characteristic; a correction unit correcting a conversion factor group for adjustment used when the image signal of the second color space is adjusted; and a judgment unit judging whether the conversion factor group needs to be corrected, on the basis of a color measurement result of a second color sample group including color samples the number of which is smaller than that of color samples in a first color sample group on which color measurement is performed to create the conversion factor group.

Abstract translation: 该图像处理装置包括：颜色转换单元，通过使用定义第一和第二颜色空间的图像信号之间的对应关系的颜色转换特性将第一颜色空间的图像信号颜色转换成第二颜色空间的图像信号; 调整单元，根据颜色转换特性的变化调整第二颜色空间的图像信号; 修正单元，其校正在调整所述第二色彩空间的图像信号时使用的调整用转换系数组; 以及判断单元，其基于第二颜色样本组的颜色测量结果，该第二颜色样本组的颜色样本的数量小于第一颜色样本组中的颜色样本的颜色样本，判断转换因子组是否需要被校正 执行哪种颜色测量以创建转换因子组。

公开(公告)号：US07839498B2

公开(公告)日：2010-11-23

申请号：US11797062

申请日：2007-04-30

Applicant: Lalit K. Mestha ,  Sohail A. Dianat ,  Francesca G. Polo ,  Gary W. Skinner

Inventor： Lalit K. Mestha ,  Sohail A. Dianat ,  Francesca G. Polo ,  Gary W. Skinner

IPC: G01J3/40 ,  G02B25/04

CPC classification number: G01J3/28 ,  G01J3/46 ,  G01J3/462 ,  G01J3/50 ,  G01J3/501 ,  G01J3/524 ,  G01J2003/466 ,  G06F17/30289 ,  H04N1/6033 ,  Y10S707/99937

Abstract: To determine spectra, integrated multiple illuminant measurements from a non-fully illuminant populated color sensor may be converted into a fully populated spectral curve using a reference database. The reference database is partitioned into a plurality of clusters, and an appropriate centroid is determined for each cluster by, for example, vector quantization. Training samples that form the reference database may be assigned to the clusters by comparing the Euclidean distance between the centroids and the sample under consideration, and assigning each sample to the cluster having the centroid with the shortest Euclidean distance. When all training samples have been assigned, the resulting structure is stored as the reference database. When reconstructing the spectra for new measurements from the sensor, the Euclidean distances between actual color samples under measurement and each cluster centroid are measured. The spectra are then reconstructed using only the training samples from the cluster corresponding to the shortest Euclidean distance, resulting in improved speed and accuracy.

Abstract translation: 为了确定光谱，可以使用参考数据库将来自非完全光源的填充颜色传感器的集成多个光源测量值转换为完全填充的光谱曲线。 参考数据库被划分成多个簇，并且通过例如向量量化为每个簇确定适当的质心。 形成参考数据库的训练样本可以通过比较质心和所考虑的样本之间的欧氏距离，并将每个样本分配给具有最短欧几里德距离的质心的群集来分配给群集。 当所有训练样本都被分配后，结果存储为参考数据库。 当从传感器重建新测量的光谱时，测量测量下的实际颜色样本与每个聚类质心之间的欧氏距离。 然后使用仅对应于最短欧几里得距离的簇的训练样本重建光谱，从而提高速度和精度。

公开(公告)号：US20100242768A1

公开(公告)日：2010-09-30

申请号：US12730389

申请日：2010-03-24

Applicant: Werner Huber

Inventor： Werner Huber

IPC: B41L39/16 ,  G06K9/62

CPC classification number: B41F33/0081 ,  B41P2233/51 ,  G01J3/46 ,  G01J3/462

Abstract: A method for registering color measured values on printing materials with a color sensor includes registering the color measured values on the printing materials at different angles of observation of the color sensor. The angular dependence of the color measured values registered on the printing materials at different angles of observation is corrected in a computer.

Abstract translation: 用彩色传感器记录印刷材料上的颜色测量值的方法包括在彩色传感器的不同观察角度下将印刷材料上的颜色测量值进行记录。 在计算机中校正以不同的观察角度登记在印刷材料上的颜色测量值的角度依赖性。