An automatic matching embroidery thread color embroidery method for embroidery plate making
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202610753357.X
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Applications(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2026-05-28
- Publication Date
- 2026-08-18
AI Technical Summary
[0003]现有的绣花机实际的使用过程中，在绣花机上放置的面线数量多，且需要人工将绣线颜色与制版对应匹配，导致容易出错且效率低下
1、通过编号数据库建立每一种颜色的绣线编号，绣花制版将刺绣图上的颜色与绣线编号对应，提高绣花机上使用的绣线颜色。
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This application belongs to the field of embroidery technology, and in particular relates to an embroidery pattern making method for automatically matching embroidery thread colors. Background Technology
[0002] Embroidery techniques are diverse, generally using thread as the raw material for flat embroidery, three-dimensional embroidery, etc., to create a sense of layering in the embroidery pattern by overlapping the embroidery threads; or to combine embroidery threads with other fabrics to create three-dimensional patterns with concave and convex shapes, which are exquisite and beautiful.
[0003] In actual use, existing embroidery machines require a large number of threads, and manual matching of thread colors with the pattern is necessary, which leads to errors and low efficiency. Summary of the Invention
[0004] The purpose of this application is to address the aforementioned technical problems by providing an automatic matching method for embroidery thread colors in embroidery pattern making, which can improve the matching accuracy of embroidery threads in embroidery machine processing and ensure the matching speed of embroidery threads.
[0005] This application provides a method for automatically matching embroidery thread colors in embroidery pattern making, including: S1. Establish a numbering database and set the corresponding embroidery thread number according to the RGB value of the embroidery thread color. The numbering database is compatible with the plate-making software and the numbering database is stored on the tablet computer of the embroidery machine. S2, the embroidery software generates embroidery patterns with embroidery thread numbers through the number database, and inputs the embroidery patterns into the tablet computer of the embroidery machine; S3: The tablet computer of the embroidery machine reads the embroidery pattern, identifies the embroidery thread number placed on the embroidery machine thread spool holder, selects the embroidery thread of the color corresponding to the embroidery thread number in the embroidery pattern, and controls it to perform embroidery.
[0006] Each RGB value ranges from 0 to 255, resulting in a total of 16,777,216 colors. A numbered database is established to assign a number to each color. The embroidery pattern software outputs the embroidery pattern by mapping the RGB values of the colors on the embroidery drawing to the corresponding thread numbers. After the embroidery pattern is sent to the tablet computer on the embroidery machine, the embroidery thread on the machine is selected using the thread numbers on the embroidery pattern. The embroidery thread number is set according to the RGB values of the thread colors. Selecting the embroidery thread by its number provides higher accuracy compared to manual selection, ensuring higher embroidery quality.
[0007] Furthermore, the method includes: A sensor is installed on the thread spool holder corresponding to the embroidery machine needle, and the needle position is numbered. An encoding carrier is set on the embroidery thread spool, and the information of the encoding carrier is stored in the numbering database. The encoding carrier, the embroidery thread number and the embroidery thread color are all corresponding.
[0008] If the encoding carrier uses a magnetic sheet, the sensor uses a magnetic sheet reader; if the encoding carrier uses a barcode or QR code, the sensor uses an optical scanner. Each embroidery thread number corresponds to its corresponding magnetic sheet. The encoding carrier is installed on the inner side of the embroidery thread spool. When the embroidery thread spool containing the embroidery thread is placed at the corresponding sensor position on the spool holder, the sensor identifies the encoding carrier and transmits the information to the tablet computer on the embroidery machine. This structure offers higher accuracy compared to existing visual recognition methods for embroidery thread color. Visual recognition for high-precision embroidery thread color is more expensive, while low-precision methods have a high error rate and cannot accurately identify colors with similar RGB values. By configuring the encoding carrier inside a regular embroidery thread spool, a numbered database can be used, further improving the database's practicality and convenience. Encoding carriers for the same color of embroidery thread can also be reused, reducing overall embroidery production costs. The needle position number corresponds to the embroidery machine needle.
[0009] Furthermore, the method also includes: T1. Place the embroidery thread spool on the spool holder. The coded carrier is identified by the sensor. After the information on the coded carrier is interpreted through the numbering database, the RGB value of the embroidery thread color and the embroidery thread number are matched with the needle position number. T2 controls the needles on the needle positions corresponding to the required embroidery thread numbers to perform embroidery on the embroidery machine.
[0010] The above method allows the embroidery thread spools to be numbered according to any needle position. The tablet computer on the embroidery machine can also display the embroidery thread number corresponding to the needle position number. This makes it convenient to select the needle corresponding to the required needle position number for control during embroidery pattern making. In other words, the embroidery thread spools required for embroidery can be placed randomly on the spool rack, and the tablet computer on the embroidery machine can control the embroidery according to the needle position number of the colored embroidery thread. This improves the convenience for workers to load embroidery thread spools onto the spool rack.
[0011] Furthermore, the method also includes: Before the embroidery machine starts embroidering, all the embroidery thread numbers in the embroidery pattern are matched with all the needle position numbers. If there are any embroidery thread numbers that cannot be matched, an early warning will be issued.
[0012] Embroidery machine startup has two states: starting embroidery or restarting embroidery after stopping. Matching all embroidery thread numbers with all needle position numbers in the embroidery pattern before starting embroidery can improve the continuity of embroidery machine operation after startup.
[0013] Furthermore, the method also includes: When the embroidery machine detects that the embroidery thread at one of the needle positions has run out during the embroidery process, it will display a stop message and match the embroidery thread number with the embroidery thread numbers at the other needle positions. If no match is found, the embroidery will stop and a warning will be issued. If a match is found, the machine will control the needle corresponding to that needle position number to continue embroidery.
[0014] In some embroidery processes, a limited number of embroidery thread colors are used. The thread spool rack can hold multiple embroidery threads of the same color. When the embroidery thread on one spool runs out, embroidery can continue using the same color embroidery thread at another needle position. This improves the continuity of the embroidery machine's operation during the embroidery process. The embroidery thread number corresponding to the stopped needle position is not matched again. Whether the embroidery thread is used up is detected by other sensors.
[0015] Furthermore, the method also includes: Once the sensor on the deactivated needle position number is re-identified, the RGB value of the embroidery thread color and the embroidery thread number are displayed on the corresponding needle position number on the tablet computer of the embroidery machine, and then the device is reactivated.
[0016] When the embroidery thread spool is replaced on the thread spool rack, the coded carrier is re-sensed by the sensor to match the new embroidery thread number with the needle position number, and the needle position number is reactivated for easy selection in subsequent processing.
[0017] Furthermore, the method also includes: When there are multiple sets of embroidery threads with the same thread number across all needle positions, the thread with the earlier needle position number will be used first.
[0018] By setting the order in which needle positions are numbered, the orderliness of embroidery thread selection can be further improved.
[0019] Furthermore, the numbering database includes: Supplier information is stored in a numbered database.
[0020] There are a total of 16,777,216 colors based on RGB values. Different colors need to be provided by different suppliers. By adding supplier information to the number database, it is easy to find the supplier of the corresponding embroidery thread.
[0021] The beneficial effects of this application are: 1. By establishing a numbered database for each color of embroidery thread, the embroidery pattern will match the colors on the embroidery pattern with the embroidery thread numbers, thereby improving the use of embroidery thread colors on the embroidery machine.
[0022] 2. By storing the number database on the tablet computer of the embroidery machine, it is more convenient to place the required embroidery thread spools on the thread spool rack.
[0023] 3. By setting up a sensor and coding carrier, the embroidery thread spool is randomly placed on the spool rack and linked to the needle position number.
[0024] 4. By linking the needle position number with the corresponding embroidery thread number, it is easy for the embroidery thread number in the embroidery pattern making on the tablet computer of the embroidery machine to match the needle work corresponding to the required embroidery thread number, thus providing a higher matching speed. Attached Figure Description
[0025] Figure 1 A schematic diagram illustrating the embroidery pattern making and automatic matching of embroidery thread colors for the embroidery embroidery method described in this application; Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the embroidery machine of this application; Figure 3 For the purposes of this application Figure 2 A magnified view of point A; In the attached diagram, 100 represents the sensor; 200 represents the encoding carrier. Detailed Implementation
[0026] The technical solutions of the embodiments of this application will be clearly described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some, not all, of the embodiments of this application. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the embodiments of this application are within the scope of protection of this application.
[0027] The terms "first," "second," etc., used in the specification and claims of this application are used to distinguish similar objects and not to describe a specific order or sequence. It should be understood that such use of data can be interchanged where appropriate so that embodiments of this application can be implemented in orders other than those illustrated or described herein, and the objects distinguished by "first," "second," etc., are generally of the same class and the number of objects is not limited; for example, a first object can be one or more. Furthermore, in the specification and claims, "and / or" indicates at least one of the connected objects, and the character " / " generally indicates that the preceding and following objects are in an "or" relationship.
[0028] The embodiments of this application are described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings, through specific examples and application scenarios.
[0029] Example 1:
[0030] like Figure 1 , Figure 2 , Figure 3 As shown in the embodiment of this application, an embroidery pattern making method for automatically matching embroidery thread colors is provided, including: S1. Establish a numbering database and set the corresponding embroidery thread number according to the RGB value of the embroidery thread color. The numbering database is compatible with the plate-making software and the numbering database is stored on the tablet computer of the embroidery machine. S2, the embroidery software generates embroidery patterns with embroidery thread numbers through the number database, and inputs the embroidery patterns into the tablet computer of the embroidery machine; S3: The tablet computer of the embroidery machine reads the embroidery pattern, identifies the embroidery thread number placed on the embroidery machine thread spool holder, selects the embroidery thread of the color corresponding to the embroidery thread number in the embroidery pattern, and controls it to perform embroidery.
[0031] Each RGB value ranges from 0 to 255, resulting in a total of 16,777,216 colors. A numbered database is established to assign a number to each color. The embroidery pattern software outputs the embroidery pattern by mapping the RGB values of the colors on the embroidery drawing to the corresponding thread numbers. After the embroidery pattern is sent to the tablet computer on the embroidery machine, the embroidery thread on the machine is selected using the thread numbers on the embroidery pattern. The embroidery thread number is set according to the RGB values of the thread colors. Selecting the embroidery thread by its number provides higher accuracy compared to manual selection, ensuring higher embroidery quality.
[0032] Furthermore, the method includes: A sensor is installed on the thread spool holder corresponding to the embroidery machine needle, and the needle position is numbered. An encoding carrier is set on the embroidery thread spool, and the information of the encoding carrier is stored in the numbering database. The encoding carrier, the embroidery thread number and the embroidery thread color are all corresponding.
[0033] If the encoding carrier uses a magnetic sheet, the sensor uses a magnetic sheet reader; if the encoding carrier uses a barcode or QR code, the sensor uses an optical scanner. Each embroidery thread number corresponds to its corresponding magnetic sheet. The encoding carrier is installed on the inner side of the embroidery thread spool. When the embroidery thread spool containing the embroidery thread is placed at the corresponding sensor position on the spool holder, the sensor identifies the encoding carrier and transmits the information to the tablet computer on the embroidery machine. This structure offers higher accuracy compared to existing visual recognition methods for embroidery thread color. Visual recognition for high-precision embroidery thread color is more expensive, while low-precision methods have a high error rate and cannot accurately identify colors with similar RGB values. By configuring the encoding carrier inside a regular embroidery thread spool, a numbered database can be used, further improving the database's practicality and convenience. Encoding carriers for the same color of embroidery thread can also be reused, reducing overall embroidery production costs. The needle position number corresponds to the embroidery machine needle.
[0034] Furthermore, the method also includes: T1. Place the embroidery thread spool on the spool holder. The coded carrier is identified by the sensor. After the information on the coded carrier is interpreted through the numbering database, the RGB value of the embroidery thread color and the embroidery thread number are matched with the needle position number. T2 controls the needles on the needle positions corresponding to the required embroidery thread numbers to perform embroidery on the embroidery machine.
[0035] The above method allows the embroidery thread spools to be numbered according to any needle position. The tablet computer on the embroidery machine can also display the embroidery thread number corresponding to the needle position number. This makes it convenient to select the needle corresponding to the required needle position number for control during embroidery pattern making. In other words, the embroidery thread spools required for embroidery can be placed randomly on the spool rack, and the tablet computer on the embroidery machine can control the embroidery according to the needle position number of the colored embroidery thread. This improves the convenience for workers to load embroidery thread spools onto the spool rack.
[0036] Example 2:
[0037] This application provides a method for automatically matching embroidery thread colors in embroidery pattern making. In addition to the aforementioned technical features, the method further includes: Before the embroidery machine starts embroidering, all the embroidery thread numbers in the embroidery pattern are matched with all the needle position numbers. If there are any embroidery thread numbers that cannot be matched, an early warning will be issued.
[0038] Embroidery machine startup has two states: starting embroidery or restarting embroidery after stopping. Matching all embroidery thread numbers with all needle position numbers in the embroidery pattern before starting embroidery can improve the continuity of embroidery machine operation after startup.
[0039] Example 3:
[0040] This application provides a method for automatically matching embroidery thread colors in embroidery pattern making. In addition to the aforementioned technical features, the method further includes: When the embroidery machine detects that the embroidery thread at one of the needle positions has run out during the embroidery process, it will display a stop message and match the embroidery thread number with the embroidery thread numbers at the other needle positions. If no match is found, the embroidery will stop and a warning will be issued. If a match is found, the machine will control the needle corresponding to that needle position number to continue embroidery.
[0041] In some embroidery processes, a limited number of embroidery thread colors are used. The thread spool rack can hold multiple embroidery threads of the same color. When the embroidery thread on one spool runs out, embroidery can continue using the same color embroidery thread at another needle position. This improves the continuity of the embroidery machine's operation during the embroidery process. The embroidery thread number corresponding to the stopped needle position is not matched again. Whether the embroidery thread is used up is detected by other sensors.
[0042] Example 4:
[0043] This application provides a method for automatically matching embroidery thread colors in embroidery pattern making. In addition to the aforementioned technical features, the method further includes: Once the sensor on the deactivated needle position number is re-identified, the RGB value of the embroidery thread color and the embroidery thread number are displayed on the corresponding needle position number on the tablet computer of the embroidery machine, and then the device is reactivated.
[0044] When the embroidery thread spool is replaced on the thread spool rack, the coded carrier is re-sensed by the sensor to match the new embroidery thread number with the needle position number, and the needle position number is reactivated for easy selection in subsequent processing.
[0045] Furthermore, the method also includes: When there are multiple sets of embroidery threads with the same thread number across all needle positions, the thread with the earlier needle position number will be used first.
[0046] By setting the order in which needle positions are numbered, the orderliness of embroidery thread selection can be further improved.
[0047] Example 5:
[0048] This application provides a method for automatically matching embroidery thread colors in embroidery pattern making. In addition to the aforementioned technical features, the numbering database further includes: Supplier information is stored in a numbered database.
[0049] There are a total of 16,777,216 colors based on RGB values. Different colors need to be provided by different suppliers. By adding supplier information to the number database, it is easy to find the supplier of the corresponding embroidery thread.
[0050] It should be noted that, in this document, the terms "comprising," "including," or any other variations thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, such that a process, method, article, or apparatus that comprises a list of elements includes not only those elements but also other elements not expressly listed, or elements inherent to such a process, method, article, or apparatus. Without further limitations, an element defined by the phrase "comprising one..." does not exclude the presence of other identical elements in the process, method, article, or apparatus that includes that element. Furthermore, it should be noted that the scope of the methods and apparatuses in the embodiments of this application is not limited to performing functions in the order shown or discussed, but may also include performing functions substantially simultaneously or in the reverse order, depending on the functions involved. For example, the described methods may be performed in a different order than described, and various steps may be added, omitted, or combined. Additionally, features described with reference to certain examples may be combined in other examples.
[0051] The embodiments of this application have been described above with reference to the accompanying drawings. However, this application is not limited to the specific embodiments described above. The specific embodiments described above are merely illustrative and not restrictive. Those skilled in the art can make many other forms under the guidance of this application without departing from the spirit and scope of the claims, and all of these forms are within the protection scope of this application.
Claims
1. A method of automatic matching of embroidery thread color for embroidery stenciling, characterized in that, include: S1. Establish a numbering database and set the corresponding embroidery thread number according to the RGB value of the embroidery thread color. The numbering database is compatible with the plate-making software and the numbering database is stored on the tablet computer of the embroidery machine. S2, the embroidery software generates embroidery patterns with embroidery thread numbers through the number database, and inputs the embroidery patterns into the tablet computer of the embroidery machine; S3: The tablet computer of the embroidery machine reads the embroidery pattern, identifies the embroidery thread number placed on the embroidery machine thread spool holder, selects the embroidery thread of the color corresponding to the embroidery thread number in the embroidery pattern, and controls it to perform embroidery.
2. The automatic matching thread color embroidery method of claim 1, wherein, The method includes: A sensor (100) is installed on the thread spool holder corresponding to the needle of the embroidery machine, and the needle position is numbered. An encoding carrier (200) is set on the embroidery thread spool. The information of the encoding carrier (200) is stored in the numbering database. The encoding carrier (200), the embroidery thread number and the embroidery thread color are all corresponding.
3. The embroidery pattern making and automatic matching of embroidery thread colors method according to claim 2, characterized in that, The method further includes: T1, place the embroidery thread spool on the thread spool holder, identify the coding carrier (200) through the sensor (100), and after the information of the coding carrier (200) is interpreted through the number database, the RGB value of the embroidery thread color and the embroidery thread number are matched with the needle position number; T2 controls the needles on the needle positions corresponding to the required embroidery thread numbers to perform embroidery on the embroidery machine.
4. The embroidery pattern making and automatic matching of embroidery thread colors method according to claim 3, characterized in that, The method further includes: Before the embroidery machine starts embroidering, all the embroidery thread numbers in the embroidery pattern are matched with all the needle position numbers. If there are any embroidery thread numbers that cannot be matched, an early warning will be issued.
5. The embroidery pattern making and automatic matching of embroidery thread colors method according to claim 3, characterized in that, The method further includes: When the embroidery machine detects that the embroidery thread at one of the needle positions has run out during the embroidery process, it will display a stop message and match the embroidery thread number with the embroidery thread numbers at the other needle positions. If no match is found, the embroidery will stop and a warning will be issued. If a match is found, the machine will control the needle corresponding to that needle position number to continue embroidery.
6. The embroidery pattern making and automatic matching of embroidery thread colors method according to claim 5, characterized in that, The method further includes: Once the sensor on the deactivated needle position number is re-identified, the RGB value of the embroidery thread color and the embroidery thread number are displayed on the corresponding needle position number on the tablet computer of the embroidery machine, and then the device is reactivated.
7. The embroidery pattern making and automatic matching of embroidery thread colors method according to claim 5, characterized in that, The method further includes: When there are multiple sets of embroidery threads with the same thread number across all needle positions, the thread with the earlier needle position number will be used first.
8. The embroidery pattern making and automatic matching of embroidery thread colors method according to claim 1, characterized in that, The numbering database includes: Supplier information is stored in a numbered database.