Label and article providing method

Abstract

A label is imparted to an article, in which the label has at least one of a first region representing a color of the article perceived by a person with normal color vision in a manner perceptible by a person with normal color vision and a second region representing a color of the article perceived by a person with normal color vision in a manner perceptible by a person with normal color vision.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] One aspect of the present invention relates to a method for providing a label and an article. Background Technology

[0002] Patent Document 1 discloses an apparatus for outputting a color image. This apparatus extracts regions of specific colors that are difficult for colorblind individuals to recognize from a color image, synthesizes characters or symbols that clearly indicate the specific colors within the extracted regions, and outputs the synthesized color image.

[0003] Previous technical documents Patent documents Patent Document 1: Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 2009-100312 Summary of the Invention

[0004] The technical problem to be solved by the invention This invention provides a technique for representing the color of an object by taking into account the diversity of color vision.

[0005] means for solving technical problems One aspect of the present invention is a label affixed to an article. The label has at least one of a first region and a second region. The first region represents the color of the article as perceived by a person with normal color vision, in a manner perceptible to a person with color weakness. The second region represents the color of the article as perceived by a person with color weakness, in a manner perceptible to a person with normal color vision.

[0006] In this aspect, the color of an object is represented in a way that a person with color weakness can perceive, as perceived by a person with normal color vision. Therefore, this label enables a person with color weakness to recognize the appearance of an object as perceived by a person with normal color vision. Alternatively, in this aspect, the color of an object is represented in a way that a person with color weakness can perceive, as perceived by a person with normal color vision. Therefore, this label enables a person with normal color vision to recognize the appearance of an object as perceived by a person with color weakness. Therefore, this label can represent the color of an object taking into account color vision diversity.

[0007] Another aspect of the present invention is a method for providing an article. The method for providing an article includes a determining step, an assigning step, and a providing step. In the determining step, a label is determined based on the color of the article. The label has at least one of a first region and a second region, wherein the first region represents the color of the article as perceived by a person with normal color vision in a manner perceptible to a person with color weakness, and the second region represents the color of the article as perceived by a person with color weakness in a manner perceptible to a person with normal color vision. In the assigning step, the label determined in the determining step is assigned to the article. In the providing step, the article with the assigned label is provided.

[0008] The method involved in this aspect is able to represent the color of an object by using labels with the aforementioned characteristics, taking into account color vision diversity.

[0009] Invention Effects According to various aspects of the present invention, it is possible to represent the color of an object by taking into account color vision diversity. Attached Figure Description

[0010] Figure 1 This is a diagram illustrating an example of clothing with the label involved in the implementation method.

[0011] Figure 2 Middle (A) ~ Figure 2 Figures (E) show examples of labels involved in the implementation method.

[0012] Figure 3 This is a flowchart illustrating an example of a method of providing an item.

[0013] Figure 4 This is a diagram illustrating an example of the structure of a tag-identifying device.

[0014] Figure 5 This is a diagram representing an example of a label table.

[0015] Figure 6 This is a diagram illustrating an example of the structure of a color conversion device.

[0016] Figure 7 (A) ~ Figure 7 (E) is a diagram showing an example of how colors are represented in various implementations. Detailed Implementation

[0017] Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. In the description of the drawings, the same or equivalent elements are labeled with the same symbols and repeated descriptions are omitted.

[0018] [An overview of color vision diversity] The present invention relates to a technique for representing colors while taking into account color vision diversity. Color vision diversity refers to the differences in color perception or recognition among different groups of people. People with different color vision levels find it difficult to share a common understanding of colors. Therefore, deepening mutual understanding regarding color perception or recognition among people with different color vision levels becomes important.

[0019] As for types of color vision, there are five types: C (Common), P (Protanope, red-blind), D (Deuteranope, green-blind), T (Tritanope, blue-blind), and A (Acromatic, total color weakness).

[0020] Type C is a group of photoreceptor cells containing three types of cones: L-cones, M-cones, and S-cones. L-cones are photoreceptor cells that respond with high sensitivity to long-wavelength light, such as red. M-cones are photoreceptor cells that respond with high sensitivity to medium-wavelength light, such as green. S-cones are photoreceptor cells that respond with high sensitivity to short-wavelength light, such as blue. In the case of Japanese people, 95% of men and 99% of women belong to Type C. Type C individuals are also known as normal color vision individuals.

[0021] On the other hand, people with P-type, D-type, T-type, and A-type color blindness are also referred to as colorblind individuals. P-type is composed of P-type intensity (Protanopia: red-blindness) lacking the L-cone and P-type weakness (Protanomaly: red-weakness) with sensitivity deviating from the L-cone but similar to the M-cone. D-type is composed of D-type intensity (Deuteranopia: green-blindness) lacking the M-cone and D-type weakness (Deuteranomaly: green-weakness) with sensitivity deviating from the M-cone but similar to the L-cone. T-type is the group lacking the S-cone. A-type is the group possessing only one type of cone or none at all. Among colorblind individuals, P-type and D-types constitute the majority, while T-type and A-types are extremely rare.

[0022] As an example of promoting the aforementioned shared perception or mutual understanding, the present invention provides a physical label that enables colorblind individuals to perceive colors perceived by normal color-vision individuals, or vice versa. The label can be designed to promote shared perception or mutual understanding of colors among color-type (C, P, and D) individuals. The present invention also provides an example of using colors perceived equally by both normal color-vision individuals and colorblind individuals on an object.

[0023] [Tag Summary] A label is attached to an item and indicates information related to the item's color. Items can include clothing, fabric, furniture, small objects, etc.—any object with color is acceptable. Clothing refers to all worn items, including suits, underwear, hats, scarves, gloves, shoes, etc. The following explanation uses clothing as an example. Labeling includes not only sewing the label directly onto the item but also attaching it with thread, like a price tag. Alternatively, labeling can refer to a label being indirectly, or logically, associated with the item.

[0024] Figure 1 This diagram illustrates an example of clothing equipped with the label according to the embodiment. (Example) Figure 1 As shown, label 1 is assigned to garment 10. Figure 1In the example shown, label 1 is sewn into the lining of garment 10. Other labels 11 may be sewn into garment 10. Garment 10 has color C1. Color C1 has a defined spectrum, and is perceived differently by people with normal color vision and those with color weakness. The spectrum is a graph plotting the relationship between wavelength (nm) and reflectance (%).

[0025] Figure 2 Middle (A) ~ Figure 2 Figures (E) show examples of labels involved in the implementation method. Figure 2 Label 1 shown in (A) has a first region R1 and a second region R2. The first region R1 is the region that displays information for colorblind individuals. The first region R1 contains information representing the appearance of color C1 of a normal color-visionist in a way that is colorblind. As a more specific example, the first region R1 displays a graphic of clothing with a first color E1. The first color E1 has a spectrum configured to make the response of the color vision system of a colorblind individual visually recognizing the first region R1 consistent with the response of the color vision system of a normal color-visionist who visually recognizes clothing 10. "Consistent responses" means that not only is the difference between the responses of the two individuals zero, but it is also below a predetermined threshold. That is, consistency includes a predetermined approximate range, and the threshold can be determined experimentally. Through the first region R1, colorblind individuals can recognize the appearance of clothing 10 of a normal color-visionist. The first region R1 may be supplemented with characters, symbols, etc., representing the first color E1. The first region R1 may be composed of characters, symbols, etc., representing the first color E1, without containing the first color E1. For example, the first region R1 can contain only characters such as "red" and "blue", or it can contain only symbols such as "R" and "G".

[0026] The second region R2 is a region that displays information for a person with normal color vision. The second region R2 contains information representing the appearance of color C1 of a person with color weakness in a manner oriented towards a person with normal color vision. As a more specific example, the second region R2 displays a graphic of clothing with a second color F1. The second color F1 has a spectrum configured to ensure that the response of the color vision system of a person with normal color vision visually recognizing the second region R2 is consistent with the response of the color vision system of a person with color weakness visually recognizing clothing 10. "Consistent responses" means that not only is the difference between the responses zero, but it is also below a predetermined threshold. That is, consistency includes a predetermined approximate range, and the threshold can be determined experimentally. Through the second region R2, a person with normal color vision can perceive the appearance of clothing 10 of a person with color weakness. The second region R2 may be supplemented with characters, symbols, etc., representing the second color F1. The second region R2 may consist of characters, symbols, etc., representing the second color F1, without containing the second color F1 itself. For example, the second region R2 may only contain characters such as "red" and "blue," or it may only contain symbols such as "R" and "G."

[0027] Label 1 only needs to have at least one of the first region R1 and the second region R2. For example, as shown... Figure 2 As shown in (B), label 1A only displays information intended for colorblind individuals; therefore, it can be said that label 1A only has a first region R1. The information displayed in the first region R1 can be shown in various ways. For example, as... Figure 2 As shown in (C), label 1B contains multiple colors E11 and E12 that are perceptible to individuals with color weakness. These multiple colors E11 and E12 are mixed to form the first color E1 perceived by individuals with normal color vision. For example, if the first color E1 is pink, color E11 can be set to white, and color E12 can be set to red. In this way, the colors displayed as the basis for combination can be simplified (primary colors). Therefore, label 1B can represent the first color E1 perceived by individuals with normal color vision in a way that is easily recognized by individuals with color weakness.

[0028] Multiple colors E11 and E12 can be colors whose differences between the color vision system responses of color-weak individuals and those of normal color-vision individuals are within a specified range. That is, multiple colors E11 and E12 are colors that can be perceived as almost identical by both color-weak individuals and normal color-vision individuals. The specified range can be determined experimentally. Hereinafter, in this invention, colors that can be perceived as almost identical by both color-weak individuals and normal color-vision individuals are referred to as universal colors. By setting them as universal colors, label 1B enables normal color-vision individuals to understand the information for color-weak individuals recorded in label 1B.

[0029] Label 1 can have only the second region R2. For example... Figure 2 As shown in (D), label 1C displays information only for those with normal color vision; therefore, it can be said that label 1C only has the second region R2. The information displayed in the second region R2 can be shown in various ways. For example, as... Figure 2 As shown in (E), label 1D includes multiple colors F11 and F12 that can be perceived by a person with normal color vision. These multiple colors F11 and F12 are mixed to become the second color F1 perceived by a person with color weakness. For example, if the second color F1 is sky blue, color F11 can be set to white, and color F12 can be set to blue. Thus, the colors displayed as the basis for combination are simplified (primary colors). Therefore, label 1D can represent the second color F1 perceived by a person with color weakness in a way that is easily recognized by a person with normal color vision.

[0030] Multiple colors, F11 and F12, can be colors whose differences between the color vision system responses of color-weak individuals and those of normal color-vision individuals fall within a specified range. This specified range can be determined experimentally. By using universal colors, label 1D allows color-weak individuals to understand the information intended for normal color-vision individuals as recorded in label 1D.

[0031] use Figure 2 (C) describes the multiple colors E11, E12 and their use. Figure 2 The multiple colors F11 and F12 described in (E) can also be applied. Figure 2 Label 1 is shown in (A). Thus, six labels are illustrated: label 1 having a first region R1 and a second region R2; label 1 (not shown) providing a display of multiple color combinations; label 1A having only the first region R1; label 1B providing a display of multiple color combinations; label 1C having only the second region R2; and label 1D providing a display of multiple color combinations.

[0032] Furthermore, in order to obtain color-related information from the label, a person wishing to perceive the color of the garment 10 needs to know which of the first region R1 and the second region R2 the label includes, or whether it includes both regions. If the label includes two regions, the person wishing to perceive the color of the garment 10 needs to know which region is the first region R1 and which region is the second region R2. This information can be recorded on the label, given separately as explanatory information to the item, or made public through display at the point of sale or other similar locations.

[0033] [Summary of how items are obtained] Figure 3 This is a flowchart illustrating an example of a method of providing an item. Figure 3 The provided method M1 includes a step of determining a label (step S10), a step of assigning a label (step S12), and a step of providing the article (step S14).

[0034] In the label determination process (step S10), the device or a person determines the label to be assigned to the item based on the item's color. First, the process of the device determining the label will be explained.

[0035] Figure 4 This is a diagram illustrating an example of the structure of a tag-identifying device. Figure 4 The tag identification device 100 shown comprises a single computer or multiple computers interconnected via a communication network. The computer typically includes a processor, memory, a communication interface, input devices, and output devices. Examples of processors include CPUs and GPUs. Memory includes flash memory, hard disks, etc. The communication interface includes a network card or a wireless communication module. Examples of input devices include keyboards, positioning devices, touch panels, microphones, sensors, and cameras. Examples of output devices include displays, touch panels, head-mounted displays (HMDs), and speakers. The tag identification device 100, as an example, includes a processor 101 and a memory 102. The memory 102 pre-stores a tag table TB1.

[0036] Figure 5 This is a diagram representing an example of a label table. Figure 5 The label table TB1 shown is an example of a table where the six types of labels mentioned above are prepared according to color. For example... Figure 5 As shown, label table TB1 is a table that associates "item color" with "label identifier". The "label identifier" is also associated with "information prompt object", "multiple color display", "color of the first area" and "color of the second area".

[0037] exist Figure 5 In the example shown, "item color" refers to the color of clothing 10. "Label identifier" is information that uniquely identifies the label. "Information target" indicates who the information displayed on the label is intended for. Here, it is divided into three categories: information for colorblind individuals, information for those with normal color vision, and information for both. "Display of multiple colors" indicates whether multiple colors are displayed in combination. "Color of the first area" refers to the color displayed in the first area R1. "Color of the second area" refers to the color displayed in the second area R2.

[0038] Next, the operation of the tag determining device 100 will be described. First, the processor 101 receives color information from the garment 10. The processor 101 can receive color information through user input from the tag determining device 100, or it can receive color information captured and recognized by an image sensor of the garment 10. Next, the processor 101 refers to the tag table TB1 in the memory 102 and determines a tag based on the received color information. The processor 101 outputs the determined tag as tag determining information.

[0039] For example, when processor 101 receives the color "C1" of an item, processor 101 refers to label table TB1 and obtains label identifiers "T1" to "T6" associated with the color "C1". Processor 101 selects a label identifier from label identifiers "T1" to "T6" and outputs it as label determination information. For example, processor 101 asks the user of label determination device 100 about the "target audience of the information" and the "display of multiple colors", and selects a label identifier based on the user's answer. For example, if the user's answer is "target audience for colorblind people" and the display of multiple colors is set to "none", processor 101 selects label identifier "T3". Thus, selection... Figure 2 Label 1A is shown in (B).

[0040] Processor 101 can select a tag identifier using the "information prompt object" and "multiple color display" pre-input by the user. Processor 101 can also randomly select a tag identifier. Through these actions, it determines... Figure 3 The process of labeling (step S10) shown is complete. In the case where the process of labeling is performed by a person (step S10), for example, refer to... Figure 5 In the label table TB1 shown, select the label that corresponds to the color of the item.

[0041] If the labeling process is completed, the labeling process (step S12) is executed. In the labeling process, the device or person applies the label determined in step S10 to the garment 10. If the labeling process is completed, the item provision process (step S14) is executed. In the item provision process, the device or person provides the tagged garment 10. Provision includes delivery, display, transfer, sale, etc.

[0042] above, Figure 3 The flowchart shown ends here. This is achieved through execution. Figure 3 The flowchart shown assigns labels to items that correspond to the item's color.

[0043] [Color displayed in the label] The colors displayed in the first region R1 and the second region R2 are determined based on the color of the object. The structure and operation of the device for determining the colors displayed in the first region R1 and the second region R2 are described below. Hereinafter, the color of the object is referred to as the primary color, the color of the first region R1 as the first color, and the color of the second region R2 as the second color. The first color is a color having a spectrum configured such that the response of the color vision system of a color-weak person visually recognizing the first region R1 is consistent with the response of the color vision system of a normal color-vision person perceiving the primary color. The second color is a color having a spectrum configured such that the response of the color vision system of a normal color-vision person visually recognizing the second region R2 is consistent with the response of the color vision system of a color-weak person perceiving the primary color.

[0044] Figure 6 This is a diagram illustrating an example of the structure of a color conversion device. Figure 6The color conversion device 200 shown comprises a single computer or multiple computers interconnected via a communication network. The color conversion device 200 includes a processor 201 and a memory 202. The memory 202 pre-stores the cone sensitivity functions of individuals with normal color vision and those with color weakness. The cone sensitivity function, also known as the color vision system, represents the sensitivity characteristics of L-cones, M-cones, and S-cones, indicating the relationship between wavelength and relative sensitivity. The cone sensitivity function outputs a response based on the shape of the input spectrum. The cone sensitivity function can be prepared according to the type of color vision; for example, a P-type cone sensitivity function and a D-type cone sensitivity function can be prepared.

[0045] Processor 201 inputs the spectrum of the visible light region of the primary color. Furthermore, based on the spectrum of the visible light region of the primary color and the cone sensitivity function of a normal color visioner stored in memory 202, processor 201 obtains the responses (3 numbers) of each of the L-cone, M-cone, and S-cone. Next, based on the spectrum of the visible light region of the primary color and the cone sensitivity function of a color-weak individual stored in memory 202, processor 201 obtains the responses (3 numbers) of each of the L-cone, M-cone, and S-cone. Moreover, processor 201 repeatedly modifies the shape of the primary color spectrum and obtains the corresponding responses of color-weak individuals to make the responses of color-weak individuals approximate those of normal color visioners (making them consistent). Thus, a spectrum whose responses are consistent with those of color-weak individuals and normal color visioners can be obtained. The color of the spectrum thus obtained is the first color described above.

[0046] The spectrum of the second color can be determined in the same way as the first color. That is, the processor 201 repeatedly changes the spectral shape of the primary color and acquires the corresponding response of a person with normal color vision, so that the response of the person with normal color vision is close to the response of a person with color weakness (making them consistent). Thus, a spectrum in which the response of the person with normal color vision is consistent with the response of the person with color weakness can be obtained. The color of the spectrum thus obtained is the second color described above.

[0047] Next, the multiple colors displayed in the first region R1 and the second region R2, namely the universal colors, will be explained. The universal colors can be generated based on two colors and a consideration ratio. The consideration ratio is the degree of consideration of color vision diversity, and is a value in the range of 0% to 100%. The two colors are a color with a consideration ratio of 0% and a color with a consideration ratio of 100%. The color with a consideration ratio of 0% is the base color. The color with a consideration ratio of 100% is the color whose response of the color vision system of a color-weak person is consistent with the response of the color vision system of a normal color-vision person who perceives the base color; this is the aforementioned first color. The processor 201 inputs the consideration ratio and linearly combines the spectrum of the base color (or a color that changes the spectrum of the base color) and the spectrum of the first color according to the consideration ratio to make it the input consideration ratio, and outputs a spectrum that changes in a manner corresponding to the consideration ratio. As an example, the universal colors can be generated with a consideration ratio of 20% or close to this value. The processor 201 can output the changed spectrum in different ways to correspond to the consideration ratio. For example, processor 201 prepares a color by changing the shape of the spectrum in a way that makes the response of a color-weak person closer to that of a person with normal color vision, while keeping the RGB of the primary colors constant. When producing a color with a consideration ratio larger than the prepared color, processor 201 linearly combines the prepared color and the color with a consideration ratio of 100% according to the consideration ratio and outputs a spectrum that is changed in a manner corresponding to the consideration ratio.

[0048] [Various Implementation Methods] Considering the diversity of color vision, various implementation methods of color representation techniques are described. Figure 7 (A) ~ Figure 7 (E) is a diagram showing an example of how colors are represented in various implementations. Figure 2 Label 1 shown in (A) etc. is not limited to clothing 10, such as Figure 7 As shown in (A), labels can also be applied to furniture such as sofas. Alternatively, labels can be applied to small items such as stationery. Thus, the color of furniture or small items can also enhance mutual understanding between people with color vision deficiencies and those with normal color vision.

[0049] The first color shown in this invention can be applied to clothing without the use of labels. For example, as Figure 7 As shown in (B), the lining of clothing of color C1 can be set to the first color E1. Thus, in reversible clothing, the colors of the inside and outside can be correlated, which can enhance mutual understanding between people with color vision deficiency and people with normal color vision.

[0050] The universal colors shown in this invention are applicable to a wide variety of items. For example, such as... Figure 7 As shown in (C), the universal color UC1 can be used for clothing colors. Or, as... Figure 7As shown in (D), universal colors UC1, UC2, and UC3 can be used in the fabric color selection. Furthermore, as... Figure 7 As shown in (E), the company logo, etc., can be recorded using the universal color UC1. This can reduce the color perception differences between color-blind individuals and those with normal color vision.

[0051] [Variation Example] The embodiments of the present invention have been described in detail above. However, the present invention is not limited to the above embodiments. Various modifications can be made to the present invention without departing from its spirit.

[0052] exist Figure 2 (C) and Figure 2 The label shown in (E) displays multiple colors, including a first color E1 and a second color F1, but it may also display only multiple colors.

[0053] exist Figure 5 The example provided illustrates having six different labels for a single color, but the number of labels for a single color is not strictly limited; for instance, there can be only one type of label for a single color. In the case of having only one type of label for a single color... Figure 5 The label table TB1 shown can consist of only the "item color" and "label identifier" columns.

[0054] The first area R1 and the second area R2 can indirectly represent colors using QR codes (registered trademarks), etc.

[0055] When a universal color is not used, the color conversion device 200 does not need to acquire or utilize the proportions. If the memory 202 stores the P-type cone sensitivity function and the D-type cone sensitivity function, the color conversion device 200 can determine the cone sensitivity function to use by receiving information from the color-weak individual.

[0056] The items involved in this invention are classified into various categories. These categories include, for example, clothing, food, housing, and transportation; apparel / fashion; school / children's; brand / advertising; toys; and others. Specific examples of items included in these categories are described below. Items related to clothing, food, housing, and transportation include, for example, clothing, food containing colorants, tableware, tablecloths, wallpaper, furniture, bedding, etc. Items related to clothing, food, housing, and transportation can also be items that combine wallpaper, furniture, bedding, etc., with lighting. Items related to clothing / fashion include umbrellas, hats, hair clips, hair ties, headbands, hairbands, glasses, sunglasses, earrings, studs, headphones, cosmetics, nail-related items (nail polish, gel polish, nail stickers, etc.), necklaces, ties, scarves, shawls, tie clips, underwear, outerwear, underwear, outerwear, gloves, wristbands, bracelets, watches, smartwatches, rings, phone cases, bags, belts, socks, leggings, pantyhose, stockings, anklets, shoes, sandals, clogs, slippers, round fans, folding fans, handkerchiefs, towels, etc. Items related to school / children include stationery, notebooks, stationery sets, pencil cases, school bags, textbooks / teaching materials, uniforms, gym clothes, indoor shoes, paint sets, lunchboxes, crayons, sticky notes, folders, binders, etc. Items related to branding / advertising include, for example, items bearing logos, signs, advertising-related items, and packaging (beverages, snacks, book covers, CD cases). Toy-related items include, for example, plush toys / dolls, playhouse items, and clay. Other items include, for example, candles, soap, and business cards. Thus, the scope of items covered by this invention is broad, encompassing specific items within each category. Therefore, it can address various uses or scenarios.

[0057] [Postscript] As can be understood from the various examples above, the present invention includes the manner shown below.

[0058] (Note 1) A label that is assigned to an item, in which, The label has at least one of a first region and a second region, the first region representing the color of the object as perceived by a person with normal color vision in a manner perceptible to a person with color weakness, and the second region representing the color of the object as perceived by a person with color weakness in a manner perceptible to a person with normal color vision.

[0059] (Note 2) According to the label described in Appendix 1, wherein, The first region contains colors having a spectrum configured such that the response of the color vision system of a color-weak person visually recognizing the first region is consistent with the response of the color vision system of a normal color-vision person visually recognizing the article.

[0060] (Note 3) According to the label described in Appendix 1 or 2, wherein, The second region contains colors having a spectrum that is configured to make the response of the color vision system of a normal color visioner who visually recognizes the second region consistent with the response of the color vision system of a color-weak person who visually recognizes the article.

[0061] (Note 4) According to any one of Annexes 1 to 3, wherein, The first region contains multiple colors that a person with color weakness can perceive, and which, by mixing the multiple colors, become the color of the object as perceived by a person with normal color vision.

[0062] (Note 5) According to the label described in Appendix 4, wherein, The multiple colors that a person with color weakness can perceive are those whose color vision system response differs from that of a person with normal color vision within a specified range.

[0063] (Note 6) According to any one of Annexes 1 to 5, wherein, The second region contains multiple colors that a person with normal color vision can perceive, and these multiple colors are mixed to form the color of the object that a person with color weakness can perceive.

[0064] (Note 7) According to the label described in Appendix 6, wherein, The colors that a person with normal color vision can perceive are those whose color vision system response is within a specified range, representing the difference between the response of a person with color weakness and the response of a person with normal color vision.

[0065] (Postscript 8) According to the label described in Appendix 1 or 2, wherein, The label has the first area.

[0066] (Note 9) According to any one of Annexes 1 to 8, wherein, The item in question is clothing.

[0067] (Postscript 10) A method of providing an item, comprising: The process involves determining a label based on the color of the item, the label having at least one of a first region and a second region, the first region representing the color of the item as perceived by a person with normal color vision in a manner perceptible to a person with color weakness, and the second region representing the color of the item as perceived by a person with color weakness in a manner perceptible to a person with normal color vision. The process of affixing the label determined in the specified process to the article; and The process of providing items with the label.

[0068] (Postscript 11) According to the method of providing the articles as described in Appendix 10, wherein, The label has the first area.

[0069] (Postscript 12) According to the method of providing the articles as described in Appendix 10 or 11, wherein, The item in question is clothing.

[0070] According to the label in Appendix 1, the color of an object is represented in a way that a person with color vision deficiency can perceive, as perceived by a person with normal color vision. Therefore, this label enables a person with color vision deficiency to recognize the appearance of an object as perceived by a person with normal color vision. This prevents a person with color vision deficiency from incorrectly choosing the color of an object, giving them confidence in their color choices. Alternatively, according to the label, the color of an object is represented in a way that a person with color vision deficiency can perceive, as perceived by a person with normal color vision. Therefore, this label enables a person with normal color vision to recognize the appearance of an object as perceived by a person with color vision deficiency. Thus, this label takes into account color vision diversity when representing the color of an object.

[0071] According to Note 2, labels enable colorblind individuals to perceive the appearance of objects by those with normal color vision through color.

[0072] According to Note 3, the label enables people with normal color vision to perceive the appearance of objects belonging to people with color weakness through color.

[0073] According to Note 4, the labels can represent the colors of objects as perceived by people with normal color vision in a way that is easily recognized by people with color weakness.

[0074] According to Note 5, by using colors that have a small cognitive difference between colorblind individuals and those with normal color vision, the labels enable those with normal color vision to understand the information about colorblind individuals contained in the labels.

[0075] According to Note 6, the label can represent the color of an object as perceived by a person with color weakness in a way that is easily recognized by a person with normal color vision.

[0076] According to Note 7, by using colors that have a small cognitive difference between colorblind individuals and those with normal color vision, the labels enable colorblind individuals to understand the information contained in the labels that is intended for those with normal color vision.

[0077] According to Note 8, labels enable colorblind individuals to recognize the appearance of objects to those with normal color vision.

[0078] According to Note 9, the label enables colorblind individuals to recognize the appearance of clothing worn by colorblind individuals. Alternatively, the label enables colorblind individuals to recognize the appearance of clothing worn by colorblind individuals.

[0079] The method described in Note 10, by using labels with the aforementioned characteristics, is able to represent the color of an object by taking into account color visual diversity.

[0080] The method described in Note 11 enables colorblind individuals to perceive the appearance of objects that are normally color-visionable.

[0081] The method described in Appendix 12 enables color-weak individuals to perceive the appearance of clothing worn by color-vision-normal individuals. Alternatively, the method described in Appendix 12 enables color-vision-normal individuals to perceive the appearance of clothing worn by color-weak individuals.

[0082] Symbol Explanation 1, 1A, 1B, 1C, 1D - Labels, R1 - First area, R2 - Second area.

Claims

1. A label assigned to an item, wherein, The label has at least one of a first region and a second region, the first region representing the color of the object as perceived by a person with normal color vision in a manner perceptible to a person with color weakness, and the second region representing the color of the object as perceived by a person with color weakness in a manner perceptible to a person with normal color vision.

2. The label according to claim 1, wherein, The first region contains colors having a spectrum configured such that the response of the color vision system of a color-weak person visually recognizing the first region is consistent with the response of the color vision system of a normal color-vision person visually recognizing the article.

3. The label according to claim 1 or 2, wherein, The second region contains colors having a spectrum that is configured to make the response of the color vision system of a normal color visioner who visually recognizes the second region consistent with the response of the color vision system of a color-weak person who visually recognizes the article.

4. The label according to claim 1 or 2, wherein, The first region contains multiple colors that a person with color weakness can perceive, and which, by mixing the multiple colors, become the color of the object as perceived by a person with normal color vision.

5. The label according to claim 4, wherein, The multiple colors that a person with color weakness can perceive are those whose color vision system response differs from that of a person with normal color vision within a specified range.

6. The label according to claim 1, wherein, The second region contains multiple colors that a person with normal color vision can perceive, and these multiple colors are mixed to form the color of the object that a person with color weakness can perceive.

7. The label according to claim 6, wherein, A person with normal color vision can perceive multiple colors that are within a specified range, representing the difference between the response of the color vision system of a person with color weakness and the response of the color vision system of a person with normal color vision.

8. The label according to claim 1 or 2, wherein, The label has the first area.

9. The label according to claim 1 or 2, wherein, The item in question is clothing.

10. A method of providing an article, comprising: The process involves determining a label based on the color of the item, the label having at least one of a first region and a second region, the first region representing the color of the item as perceived by a person with normal color vision in a manner perceptible to a person with color weakness, and the second region representing the color of the item as perceived by a person with color weakness in a manner perceptible to a person with normal color vision. The process of affixing the label determined in the defined process to the article; and The process of providing items with the label.

11. The method of providing the article according to claim 10, wherein, The label has the first area.

12. The method of providing the article according to claim 10 or 11, wherein, The item in question is clothing.

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