Image generating method and image generating device

Abstract

[Problem] To provide a sample image similar to a real article. [Solution] The following steps 1-5 are executed. (Step 1) Image data (A1) is acquired by converting image data (A0) corresponding to an image (A). (Step 2) Image data (B1) corresponding to the surface state of a region where the image (A) of an article (B) is printed is acquired by converting image data (B0) corresponding to the article (B). (Step 3) Image data (A2) is acquired from the image data (A1) and the image data (B1). (Step 4) Image data (A3) is acquired by converting the image data (A2). (Step 5) Image data (C0) corresponding to a product (C) is acquired from the image data (A3) and the image data (B0).

Description

[Technical field]

[0001] The present invention relates to an image generating method and an image generating apparatus, and in particular to a method and an apparatus for generating images of products to be ordered and manufactured in a more realistic manner in connection with the ordering and manufacturing of products with printing on the items. [Background technology]

[0002] Methods for manufacturing and selling products in which pictures or text specified by the purchaser are printed on generically depicted items such as clothing, household goods, and stationery are already widespread. For example, the manufacturing and selling systems described in the following Patent Documents 1 to 6 are known.

[0003] Patent Document 1 describes a product sales system that individually produces and sells customized products in which images published in a book are printed on desired materials.

[0004] In the clothing production system described in Patent Document 2, for each order, a printing device receives a color / pattern printing signal corresponding to the color and pattern selected by the customer from a management computer and prints it on each piece of fabric (base cloth).

[0005] In the embroidery system described in Patent Document 3, a user selects a garment via the Internet, specifies an embroidery location on the garment, and selects an embroidery pattern. The embroidery simulation is visualized in 3D. An embroidery pattern control signal is provided to a remote embroidery machine via the Internet, and the embroidery pattern specified and customized by the user can be automatically sewn onto the actual garment.

[0006] Patent document 4 describes a system for custom-making clothing at a retail facility in which a customer selects a design from a catalog, and a computing device transmits printing instructions associated with the customer's selected design to a printer, which applies colorant to the clothing based on the printing instructions to reproduce the selected design on the clothing.

[0007] Patent Document 5 describes an umbrella order processing method that enables a customer to specify an image for the umbrella fabric and order a one-piece original umbrella online.

[0008] With these conventional technologies, even if customers, stores, and manufacturing facilities are far apart, by utilizing the Internet and various terminal devices, it is possible to manufacture a wide variety of products in small quantities that meet the needs of individual customers while minimizing loss of raw materials. Such made-to-order systems are welcomed by customers because they allow them to select products from a wide variety of options anytime, anywhere.

[0009] However, in such made-to-order systems, in many cases, customers specify an image from among images or printed materials and place an order without seeing the actual product. In Internet-based ordering systems, customers can generally adjust and check the size and arrangement of the image pattern specified by the customer, but it is difficult to find detailed information about the finished product, such as the texture and feel of a fabric product or knitted item, in the images provided for such adjustment and confirmation. There is a difference, more or less, between the product condition that can be seen in the image or printed material provided to the customer and the actual finished product. This difference is influenced by the imaging equipment used by the customer, the customer's psychology (the level of imagination and expectations), and other factors. For this reason, in some cases, the difference between the product imagined at the time of ordering and the product received exceeds the customer's tolerance level, causing dissatisfaction. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0010] [Patent Document 1] JP 2003-162644 A [Patent Document 2] JP 2006-252402 A [Patent Document 3] JP 2001-314677 A [Patent Document 4] Special Publication No. 2013-511093 [Patent Document 5] In particular, custom-made T-shirts with a customer-specified pattern printed on the shirt fabric are popular at schools, companies, events, etc., and are attractive to consumers because they can be easily ordered via the Internet. However, such custom-made T-shirts often use relatively large patterns that are trendy, have a strong message, and are highly image-oriented, and customers often strongly demand that the pattern they want is reproduced in the actual product. The higher the customer's expectations are for such custom-made products, the more likely the customer is to be dissatisfied with the finished product. Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0011] The present inventor therefore aimed to resolve the above-mentioned customer dissatisfaction with the Internet-based custom-made system. That is, the present inventor sought a means for enabling a customer to more accurately visualize the actual product when a custom-made product is manufactured by printing a design designated by the customer onto an item such as clothing. [Means for solving the problem]

[0012] As a result, the inventors have succeeded in converting image data of a design designated by a customer into image data that closely resembles the state in which the design is printed on an item such as clothing, when the customer designates a design for a custom-made product.

[0013] As a result, the inventors have succeeded in converting image data of a design designated by a customer into image data that closely resembles the state in which the design is printed on an item such as clothing, when the customer designates a design for a custom-made product. (Invention 1) An image data processing method for handling a product (C) in which a specific image (A) is applied to a specific item (B), the method comprising the steps of: (Step 1) A step of converting image data (A0) corresponding to the image (A) to obtain image data (A1). (Step 2) A step of converting image data (B0) corresponding to the above-mentioned item (B) to obtain image data (B1) corresponding to the surface state of the area of ​​the above-mentioned item (B) on which the above-mentioned image (A) is printed. (Step 3) A step of acquiring image data (A2) from the image data (A1) and the image data (B1). (Step 4) A step of converting the image data (A2) to obtain image data (A3). (Step 5) A step of acquiring image data (C0) corresponding to the product (C) from the image data (A3) and the image data (B0). (Invention 2) An image data processing method according to Invention 1, in which in step 1, values ​​corresponding to one or more of hue, lightness, saturation, transparency and sharpness of the image data (A0) corresponding to the image (A) are converted to obtain the image data (A1). (Invention 3) The image data processing method of Invention 1, in which in step 1, values ​​corresponding to one or more of lightness, saturation and transparency of the image data (A0) corresponding to the image (A) are converted so that one or more of the lightness, saturation and transparency are reduced, thereby obtaining the image data (A1). (Invention 4) An image data processing method according to Invention 1, in which in step 2, image data (B0) corresponding to the article (B) is converted to obtain image data (B1) corresponding to the unevenness and / or texture of the area of ​​the article (B) to which the image (A) is applied. (Invention 5) An image data processing method according to Invention 1, wherein the item (B) is an item of clothing, and in step 2, color image data contained in image data (B0) corresponding to the item (B) is converted to grayscale image data and / or blurred to the image data (B0), thereby obtaining image data (B1) corresponding to the unevenness and / or texture of the area on the item (B) where the image (A) is printed. (Invention 6) An image data processing method according to Invention 1, in which in step 3, image data (A2) reflecting both the image (A) and the surface condition of the area of ​​the article (B) to which the image (A) is applied is obtained from the image data (A1) and the image data (B1). (Invention 7) An image data processing method according to Invention 1, in which in step 3, image data (A2) reflecting both the image (A) and the area of ​​the article (B) on which the image (A) is printed is obtained from the image data (A1) and the image data (B1). (Invention 8) The image data processing method of Invention 1, wherein in step 4, values ​​corresponding to one or more of hue, lightness, saturation, transparency, and sharpness of the image data (A2) are converted to obtain the image data (A3). (Invention 9) An image data processing method according to Invention 1, in which in step 4, values ​​corresponding to one or more of hue, lightness, saturation, transparency, and sharpness of the image data (A2) are converted so that one or more of lightness, saturation, transparency, and sharpness are increased, thereby obtaining the image data (A3). (Invention 10) An image data processing method according to Invention 1, in which in step 5, image data (C0) is obtained from the image data (A3) and the image data (B0) as a sample image of a custom-made product obtained by applying the image (A) to the item (B). (Invention 11) An image data processing method according to Invention 1, wherein the item (B) is clothing, and in step 5, image data (C0) is obtained from the image data (A3) and the image data (B0) as a sample image of a made-to-order clothing item obtained by printing the image (A) on the item (B). (Invention 12) An image data processing device having the following devices 1 to 5 for handling a product (C) in which a specific image (A) is applied to a specific item (B). (Device 1) A device that converts image data (A0) corresponding to the above image (A) to obtain image data (A1). (Device 2) A device that converts image data (B0) corresponding to the item (B) and obtains image data (B1) corresponding to the surface state of the area of ​​the item (B) on which the image (A) is printed. (Device 3) A device for acquiring image data (A2) from the image data (A1) and the image data (B1). (Device 4) A device that converts the image data (A2) to obtain image data (A3). (Device 5) A device for acquiring image data (C0) corresponding to the product (C) from the image data (A3) and the image data (B0). (Invention 13) In the above device 1, a value corresponding to one or more of hue, brightness, saturation, transparency, and sharpness of the image data (A0) corresponding to the image (A) is converted, An image data processing device according to claim 12, which acquires the image data (A1). (Invention 14) In the above-mentioned device 1, one or more of lightness, saturation, and transparency are reduced. converting a value corresponding to one or more of lightness, saturation, and transparency of the image data (A0) corresponding to the image (A) to obtain the image data (A1); An image data processing device according to claim 12. (Invention 15) The device 2 converts image data (B0) corresponding to the article (B) to obtain image data (B1) corresponding to the unevenness and / or texture of the area to which the image (A) of the article (B) is applied. Invention 1 2 Image data processing device. (Invention 16) An image data processing device of Invention 12, wherein the item (B) is an item of clothing, and the device 2 converts color image data contained in image data (B0) corresponding to the item (B) into grayscale image data and / or blurs the image data (B0), and obtains image data (B1) corresponding to the unevenness and / or texture of the area on the item (B) where the image (A) is printed. (Invention 17) An image data processing device of Invention 12, in which the device 3 acquires image data (A2) from the image data (A1) and the image data (B1), the image data (A2) reflecting both the image (A) and the surface condition of the area of ​​the article (B) to which the image (A) is applied. (Invention 18) The image data processing device of Invention 12, in which the device 3 acquires image data (A2) from the image data (A1) and the image data (B1), the image data (A2) reflecting both the image (A) and the area of ​​the item (B) on which the image (A) is printed. (Invention 19) In the image data processing device of Invention 12, the device 4 converts values ​​corresponding to one or more of hue, brightness, saturation, transparency, and sharpness of the image data (A2) to obtain the image data (A3). (Invention 20) The image data processing device of Invention 12, wherein the device 4 converts values ​​corresponding to one or more of the hue, brightness, saturation, transparency, and sharpness of the image data (A2) so as to increase one or more of the brightness, saturation, transparency, and sharpness, thereby obtaining the image data (A3). (Invention 21) The image data processing device of Invention 12, in which the device 5 obtains image data (C0) as a sample image of a custom-made product obtained by applying the image (A) to the item (B) from the image data (A3) and the image data (B0). (Invention 22) An image data processing device of Invention 12, wherein the item (B) is clothing, and the device 5 obtains, from the image data (A3) and the image data (B0), image data (C0) as a sample image of a made-to-order clothing item obtained by printing the image (A) on the item (B). (Invention 23) Image data processing according to Invention 1 method Commercial use of a product (C) in which a specific image (A) is applied to a specific item (B). (Invention 24) Image data processing of Invention 12 Device Commercial use of a product (C) in which a specific image (A) is applied to a specific item (B). Effect of the Invention

[0014] The image generated from the image data (C) obtained by the present invention reproduces the actual state of the product (C) to a high degree, and therefore the image data (C0) can be used to provide a sample image of the product (C) obtained by actually applying the image (A) to an item (B) by a method such as printing, pasting, or projection. [Brief description of the drawings]

[0015] [Figure 1]1 is an image diagram for visually understanding the process 1 of the present invention and the image data conversion executed by the device 1. FIG. [Diagram 2] 2 is an image diagram for visually understanding the process 2 and image data conversion executed by the device 2 of the present invention. [Diagram 3] 3 is an image diagram for visually understanding the process 3 and image data conversion executed by the device 3 of the present invention. [Figure 4] 4 is an image diagram for visually understanding the process 4 and image data conversion executed by the device 4 of the present invention. [Diagram 5] 1 is an image diagram for visually understanding the process 5 and image data conversion executed by the device 5 of the present invention. [Figure 6] The diagram shows an example of a display on a sales website for a custom-made T-shirt (C) obtained by printing an image (A) on an item (B). The left side (11) is an example in which the present invention is used. The right side (10) is an example in which the present invention is not used. [Figure 7] 1 is a schematic diagram showing a process flow of an image data processing method and an image data processing device according to the present invention; [Figure 8] An example of an image generated by “Data B1” shown in Figure 7. [Figure 9] An example of an image generated by "Data A3" shown in Figure 7. However, due to the style of the drawing, the actual color image is displayed in black and white. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

[0016] [Image (A), Article (B), Product (C)] The present invention relates to an image data processing method, an image data processing device, and an image display device for handling a product (C) in which a specific image (A) is applied to a specific article (B). The specific image (A) is any visible object that has design or information that can be visually evaluated and identified, including, for example, paintings, photographs, books, and printed matter thereof, as well as digital data of these displayed on a mobile device such as a PC or smartphone. The specific article (B) is any medium on whose surface the image (A) can be printed directly or indirectly.

[0017] In the case of direct printing, so-called digital printing, specifically, image data based on an image (A) is sent as printing data to a printer via the Internet or intranet communication or electronic media, and the printer uses the received printing data to control the output of a colorant such as ink to print the desired image (A) on the surface of the above-mentioned item (B). In the case of indirect printing, image data based on an image (A) is sent as printing data to a printer via the Internet or intranet communication or electronic media, and the printer uses the received printing data to control the output of a colorant such as ink to print the desired image (A) on a laminate substrate such as a film or sheet, and the resulting printed sheet or film is adhered to the surface of the above-mentioned item (B) with or without an adhesive. The above-mentioned item (B) is, for example, made of paper, cloth, fiber, plastic, wood, glass, ceramic, or a composite of two or more materials selected from these.

[0018] The above-mentioned product (C) is, for example, a custom-made product (C) such as clothing, footwear, daily necessities, miscellaneous goods, or stationery. In general, such custom-made products are produced by printing an image selected by a customer from images or samples stored in a terminal device onto the surface of a general-purpose medium such as clothing, footwear, daily necessities, miscellaneous goods, or stationery selected by the customer. The product (C) using the present invention is preferably a custom-made product (C) in which a preferred pattern or design (A) is printed on a cloth daily necessities or miscellaneous goods (B), and more preferably a garment such as a T-shirt on which a pattern or design selected by the customer is printed. When the cloth item (B) is used, the sample of the pattern or design (A) and the pattern or design of the actually produced custom-made product (C) often look different. It is difficult for customers to predict the actual finished product of such a custom-made product (C). Therefore, the image data processing method and image data processing device of the present invention aim to generate an image close to the actual product (C) before printing.

[0019] [Image data processing method / image data processing] In the present invention, starting from image data (A0) corresponding to a preselected image (A) and image data (B0) of a preselected item, image data (C0) that generates an image close to the actual product (C) is obtained by converting the data in devices 1 to 5 that perform the following steps 1 to 5.

[0020] [Step 1] Normally, when an image (A) is printed on some medium, the vividness and transparency of the original image (A) is somewhat lost depending on the printing conditions and the environment in which it is used. Therefore, in the present invention, first, in step 1, the image data (A1) is made to approximate the state of the printed image (A).

[0021] In step 1, image data (A0) corresponding to the image (A) is converted to obtain image data (A1). Specifically, in step 1, values ​​corresponding to one or more of hue, lightness, saturation, transparency, and sharpness of the image data (A0) corresponding to the image (A) are converted to obtain the image data (A1). The variables to be converted and the conversion amount are appropriately set according to the characteristics of the image (A) and the type of the item (B). In the case where the item (B) is, for example, paper, cloth, wood, etc., and the color tone of the image (A) is reproduced cloudy and dark on the actual product (C), in step 1, values ​​corresponding to one or more of lightness, saturation, transparency, and sharpness of the image data (A0) corresponding to the image (A) are converted to obtain the image data (A1) so that one or more of lightness, saturation, transparency, and sharpness are reduced. Conversely, when the article (B) is, for example, plastic, glass, etc., and the color tone of the image (A) is reproduced transparently and brightly on the actual product (C), in step 1, the image data (A1) is obtained by converting values ​​corresponding to one or more of the lightness, saturation, and transparency of the image data (A0) corresponding to the image (A) so that one or more of the lightness, saturation, transparency, and sharpness are increased. The conversion in step 1 is appropriately defined according to the combination of the image (A) and the article (B).

[0022] When the item (B) is a custom-made T-shirt, in step 1, the image data (A1) is obtained by converting values ​​corresponding to one or more of the lightness, saturation and transparency of the image data (A0) corresponding to the image (A), preferably so as to reduce one or more of the lightness, saturation and transparency of the original image (A) to 80% or less, and more preferably so as to reduce one or more of the lightness, saturation and transparency of the original image (A) to 75% or less.

[0023] Such an apparatus 1 for carrying out step 1 generally has a database, an image data (A0) output unit, a data conversion unit, an image data (A1) output unit, a memory, and a transmission unit. The database stores image data (A0) corresponding to a selectable image (A). Based on a signal corresponding to the image (A) input to the image data processing device of the present invention, the data conversion unit of the apparatus 1 extracts the requested image data (A0) from the database, converts the image data (A0) according to predefined conditions, and generates image data (A1). The generated image data (A1) is transmitted to an apparatus 3 for carrying out step 3 described below.

[0024] FIG. 1 is an image diagram for understanding the above-mentioned step 1 and device 1. FIG. 1 corresponds to a case where image data (A1) is generated by converting the values ​​of lightness, saturation, and transparency of image data (A0) so that one or more of lightness, saturation, and transparency are reduced in step 1 and device 1. In the present invention, it is not necessary to actually display image (101) generated by image data (A1), but for convenience, image (A) (100) and image (101) generated by image data (A1) are shown in FIG. 1. When image (101) is compared with image (A) (100), image (101) will appear to have a slightly darker and more muddy hue than image (A) (100).

[0025] [Step 2] Step 2 is a necessary step for reflecting the appearance of the actual product (C) in the image data (A1) acquired in step 1 above.

[0026] In step 2, image data (B0) corresponding to the article (B) is converted to obtain image data (B1) corresponding to the surface state of the area of ​​the article (B) where the image (A) is printed. Specifically, in step 2, image data (B0) corresponding to the article (B) is converted to obtain image data (B1) corresponding to the unevenness and / or texture of the area of ​​the article (B) where the image (A) is applied. When the article (B) is made of a soft material such as paper or cloth, or a material with low gloss such as wood or ceramic, the image data (B1) corresponding to the surface state of the area of ​​the article (B) where the image (A) is applied is obtained. process In step 2, color image data included in image data (B0) corresponding to the above-mentioned item (B) is usually converted to grayscale image data and / or blurred to the above-mentioned image data (B0) to obtain image data (B1) corresponding to the unevenness and / or texture of the area on the above-mentioned item (B) where the above-mentioned image (A) is printed. By using the conversion to grayscale image data and blurring in combination, the flexibility, matteness, moist feeling, etc. of the surface of the item (B) can be reflected in the image data (B1). The method of conversion to grayscale image data and blurring is appropriately determined according to the material and shape of the item (B).

[0027] Such an apparatus 2 for carrying out step 2 generally includes a database, an image data (B0) output unit, a data conversion unit, an image data (B1) output unit, a memory, and a transmission unit. The database stores image data (B0). The image data (B0) includes color image data corresponding to the color tone of the article (B). The color image data includes values ​​corresponding to the bulging parts (light-appearing convex parts) on the surface of the article (B) and values ​​corresponding to the penetrating parts (dark-appearing concave parts) on the surface of the article (B). Generally, the image data (B0) includes R, G, and B values ​​assigned to each pixel as the color image data.

[0028] A distribution of color image data corresponding to the entire area of ​​the article (B) occurs in accordance with the wrinkles and roughness of the actual article (B). Based on a signal corresponding to the image (A) input to the image data processing device of the present invention, the data conversion unit of the device 2 extracts a data set corresponding to the area of ​​the article (B) where the image (A) is placed from the image data (B0), and converts the color image data included in the data set into grayscale image data according to predefined conditions. In general, the R, G, and B values ​​included in the color image data are converted into one grayscale value. The conversion method and the correction method associated with the conversion are appropriately defined according to the characteristics of the image (B). Usually, the grayscale data corresponding to the bulging parts (bright-looking convex parts) on the surface of the article (B) are closer to white values, and the grayscale data corresponding to the penetrating parts (dark-looking concave parts) on the surface of the article (B) are closer to white values. teeth In this way, image data (B1) including the above grayscale image data is generated.

[0029] The data conversion unit can also perform blurring conversion on a data set corresponding to the area of ​​the item (B) in which the image (A) is placed. By performing both conversion to grayscale image data and blurring conversion, the generated image data (B1) contains grayscale data with a white value bias and grayscale data with a black value bias. G The laser scale data is adjusted to correspond to a smooth, continuous and fine distribution of protrusions (bright convexities) and indentations (dark concavities) on the surface of the article (B).

[0030] The blurred image data (B1) is suitable when the above-mentioned item (B) is made of a relatively thin fabric, for example, a T-shirt. By using grayscale image data in combination with blurring processing, the fine unevenness, inclination, smoothness, and texture of the fabric that are seen in T-shirt fabrics can be reflected in the image data (B1). In step 2 and device 2 of the present invention, the generated image data (A1) is transmitted to device 3, which will be described later.

[0031] FIG. 2 is an image diagram for understanding the above-mentioned step 2 and device 2. FIG. 2 corresponds to a case where color image data contained in image data (B0) corresponding to the above-mentioned item (B) is converted to grayscale image data and blurred in step 2 and device 2. In the present invention, it is not necessary to actually display the image (201) generated by the image data (B1), but for convenience, FIG. 2 shows a schematic diagram of the image (200) generated by the image data (B0) of the item (B) and the image (201) generated by the image data (B1). While the image (200) corresponds to the color of the item (B), the image (201) is limited to the area of ​​the selected image (A) and is a black and white image.

[0032] [Step 3] Step 3 corresponds to the first synthesis step of an image corresponding to image (A) and an image corresponding to item (B).

[0033] In step 3, image data (A2) is obtained from the image data (A1) and the image data (B1). That is, in step 3, image data (A2) is obtained from the image data (A1) and the image data (B1), which reflects both the image (A) and the surface state of the area of ​​the article (B) to which the image (A) is applied. To When a printed product (C) is requested, in step 3, image data (A2) is obtained from the image data (A1) and the image data (B1), which reflects both the image (A) and the surface condition of the area of ​​the article (B) on which the image (A) will be printed.

[0034] The device 3 performing such a step 3 generally includes a data conversion unit, an output unit for image data (A1) and image data (B1), an output unit for image data ( A2) output unit, memory, and transmission unit. Image data (A1) and image data (B1) are stored in the memory. The data conversion unit of device 3 synthesizes the output image data (A1) and image data (B1) using a specified program to generate image data (A2). The acquired image data (A2) is transmitted to device 4, which will be described later.

[0035] Fig. 3 is an image diagram for understanding the above-mentioned step 3 and device 3. Fig. 3 shows how, in step 3 and device 3, image data (A2) is acquired from the above-mentioned image data (A1) and the above-mentioned image data (B1), which reflects both the above-mentioned image (A) and the surface state of the area of ​​the above-mentioned article (B) on which the above-mentioned image (A) is printed. case In the present invention, it is not necessary to actually display the image generated by the image data (A2), but for convenience, Fig. 3 shows a schematic diagram of an image (101) generated by the image data (A1), an image (201) generated by the image data (B1), and an image (301) generated by the image data (A2). In the image (301), the colors of the image (101) and the black and white / gray of the image (201) will be visible.

[0036] [Step 4] Step 4 corresponds to a correction step of the image data (A2) obtained in the above step 3. When color image data is converted into grayscale data, generally, the image is not vivid or bright in reality. Ku The data values ​​of the visible colors may be converted to data values ​​that correspond to black or dark gray, so the grayscale data generated in step 2 does not necessarily perfectly match the lightness or darkness that is visible on item (B).

[0037] Therefore, in step 4 of the present invention, the image data (A2) is converted to obtain image data (A3). Specifically, in step 4, values ​​corresponding to one or more of the hue, lightness, saturation, transparency, and sharpness of the image data (A2) are converted to obtain the image data (A3). For example, in step 4, values ​​corresponding to one or more of the hue, lightness, saturation, transparency, and sharpness of the image data (A2) are converted so that one or more of the lightness, saturation, transparency, and sharpness are increased to obtain the image data (A3).

[0038] The device 4 that performs step 4 generally includes a data conversion unit, an image data (A2) output unit, an image data (A3) output unit, a memory, and a transmission unit. The data conversion unit of the device 4 converts the output image data (A2) using a specified program to generate image data (A3). The acquired image data (A3) is transmitted to device 5, which will be described later.

[0039] FIG. 4 is an image diagram for understanding the above step 4 and device 4. FIG. 4 corresponds to a case where the above image data (A3) is generated by converting values ​​corresponding to the lightness and saturation of the above image data (A2) in step 4 and device 4 so that the lightness and saturation are increased. In the present invention, it is not necessary to actually display the image (401) generated by the image data (A3), but for convenience, FIG. 4 shows the image (301) generated by the image data (A2) and the image (401) generated by the image data (A3). The image (401) will appear brighter and more vivid than the image (301). However, the three-dimensional effect observed in the image (301) is also maintained in the image (401). The image (401) reproduces the appearance of the image (A) when the image (A) is applied (typically printed) on the article (B).

[0040] [Step 5] Step 5 is a step for generating an image for predicting a product (C) in which the image (A) is applied (typically printed) onto an article (B).

[0041] In step 5 of the present invention, image data (C0) corresponding to the product (C) is obtained from the image data (A3) and the image data (B0). Specifically, in step 5, image data (C0) is obtained as a sample image of a custom-made product obtained by applying the image (A) to the item (B) from the image data (A3) and the image data (B0). To When a printed clothing product (C) is requested, in step 5, image data (C0) is obtained from the image data (A3) and the image data (B0) as a sample image of a made-to-order clothing item obtained by printing the image (A) on the item (B).

[0042] The device 5 performing such step 5 generally has a data conversion unit, an output unit for image data (A3) and image data (B0), an output unit for image data (C0), and a memory. The data conversion unit of the device 5 synthesizes the output image data (A3) and image data (B0) using a specified program to generate image data (C0). If the acquired image data (C0) is transmitted to a display device separately provided or connected to the image data processing device of the present invention, an image generated by the image data (C0) can be displayed. The image displayed here is used to provide a sample of the product (C) for the manufacture and sale of the product (C).

[0043] FIG. 5 is an image diagram for understanding the above-mentioned step 5 and device 5. FIG. 5 corresponds to a case where the present invention is used for manufacturing and selling a custom-made shirt (C) obtained by printing an image (A) on an item (B). In step 5 and device 5, the above-mentioned image data (A3) and the above-mentioned image data (B0) are synthesized to obtain image data (C0) as a sample image. An image (501) is generated from the above-mentioned image data (C0). The image (501) is treated as a sample image of the above-mentioned custom-made shirt (C).

[0044] [Commercial Use of Product (C)] Image Data of the Invention process Methods and image data processThe apparatus is used in the commercial application of said product (C) in which said image (A) is applied to said article (B).

[0045] Such use is a general commercial activity such as the manufacture, sale, advertisement, and display of the above-mentioned product (C). For example, when manufacturing the above-mentioned product (C), a manufacturer or a manufacturing manager may use the image data of the present invention. process Methods and image data process Using the device, the performance of the product (C) can be predicted before the actual production. Such prediction is advantageous for efficient quality control. process Methods and image data process Using the device, the expected appearance of the above-mentioned product (C) can be provided to consumers as a sample image before ordering or actual production. Such a sample image can also be used for advertising or display to unspecified or many potential consumers or potential traders.

[0046] [Effect] FIG. 6 is an image diagram for understanding that the above image (501) is effective as a sample image. FIG. 6 shows the display of a sales site for custom-made T-shirts obtained by printing image (A) on item (B). When the image data processing method and image data processing device of the present invention are not used (10), a customer looks at image (A) and image (B0) of item (B), imagines the finished shirt, and places an order. It is difficult to accurately predict the texture and color tone of the shirt that will actually arrive just by looking at image (A) and image (B0). In contrast, when the image data processing method and image data processing device of the present invention are used to display a sample image of a custom-made T-shirt (11), the texture and color tone of the finished T-shirt can be predicted relatively accurately. Providing such a sample image can increase customer purchasing motivation and product satisfaction. EXAMPLES

[0047] [Application example to custom-made T-shirts] Figure 7 shows the image data processing of the present invention. method7 is a schematic diagram showing the process flow of the image data processing device. Steps 1 to 5 shown in FIG. 7 were carried out to manufacture and sell custom-made T-shirts printed with color landscape photographs.

[0048] Figure 8 shows an image generated from "Data B1" acquired by step 2 and device 2 shown in Figure 7. In this image, the color tone of the original T-shirt has changed to black and white / gray generated by the grayscale data.

[0049] Figure 9 is an image generated by "Data A3" shown in Figure 7. However, the specification shows an actual color image in black and white mode. This image reproduces how a color landscape photo will look when printed on the finished T-shirt. This image also shows shadows caused by wrinkles and curvatures in the T-shirt. This image is combined with the T-shirt image to produce "Data C," which is used to display a sample image of a custom-made T-shirt. The sample image allows customers and manufacturers to predict with a high degree of accuracy what the printed areas will look like on the finished T-shirt. [Industrial Applicability]

[0050] The present invention allows for the acquisition of images that accurately reproduce the actual product. method The image data processing device and the manufacturing and sales of products using these devices can improve the purchasing motivation and satisfaction of customers who use manufacturing technologies controlled by internet communication and online shopping. The present invention is useful as a quality improvement technology in manufacturing technologies controlled by internet communication and online shopping. [Explanation of symbols]

[0051] 1 Process 1, Equipment 1 100 Images(A) 101 Image generated by image data (A1) 2 Process 2, Equipment 2 200 Image generated by image data (B0) 201 Image generated by image data (B1) 3 Process 3, Equipment 3 301 Image generated by image data (A2) 4 Process 4, Equipment 4 401 Image generated by image data (A3) 5 Process 5, Equipment 5 501 Image generated by image data (C0) 10. Sample display without using the image data processing method and image data processing device of the present invention 11. Sample display using the image data processing method and image data processing device of the present invention

Claims

1. An image data processing method for handling a product (C) in which a specific image (A) is applied to a specific item (B), comprising the following steps 1 to 5: (Step 1) A step of converting image data (A0) corresponding to the image (A) to obtain image data (A1). (Step 2) A step of converting image data (B0) corresponding to the above-mentioned item (B) to obtain image data (B1) corresponding to the surface condition of the area of ​​the above-mentioned item (B) on which the above-mentioned image (A) is printed. (Step 3) A step of acquiring image data (A2) from the image data (A1) and the image data (B1). (Step 4) A step of converting the image data (A2) to obtain image data (A3). (Step 5) A step of acquiring image data (C0) corresponding to the product (C) from the image data (A3) and the image data (B0).

2. In the above step 1, Converting values ​​corresponding to one or more of hue, brightness, saturation, transparency, and sharpness of the image data (A0) corresponding to the image (A); The image data (A1) is acquired; The method of processing image data according to claim 1 .

3. In the above step 1, One or more of the following will be reduced: brightness, saturation, and transparency. Converting values ​​corresponding to one or more of lightness, saturation, and transparency of the image data (A0) corresponding to the image (A), The image data (A1) is acquired; The method of processing image data according to claim 1 .

4. In step 2 above, Image data (B0) corresponding to the item (B) is converted, acquiring image data (B1) corresponding to the unevenness and / or texture of the area to which the image (A) of the article (B) is applied; The method of processing image data according to claim 1 .

5. The article (B) is a clothing item, In step 2 above, Converting color image data included in the image data (B0) corresponding to the item (B) into grayscale image data; and / or The image data (B0) is converted to a blurred image. Acquire image data (B1) corresponding to the unevenness and / or texture of the area on which the image (A) is printed in the article (B); The method of processing image data according to claim 1 .

6. In step 3 above, From the image data (A1) and the image data (B1), Acquire image data (A2) that reflects both the image (A) and the surface state of the area of ​​the article (B) to which the image (A) is applied; The method of processing image data according to claim 1 .

7. In step 3 above, From the image data (A1) and the image data (B1), Acquire image data (A2) that reflects both the image (A) and the area of ​​the article (B) on which the image (A) is printed; The method of processing image data according to claim 1 .

8. In step 4 above, converting values ​​corresponding to one or more of hue, brightness, saturation, transparency, and sharpness of the image data (A2) to obtain the image data (A3); The method of processing image data according to claim 1 .

9. In step 4 above, converting values ​​of the image data (A2) corresponding to one or more of hue, lightness, saturation, transparency, and sharpness so as to increase one or more of lightness, saturation, transparency, and sharpness, thereby obtaining the image data (A3); The method of processing image data according to claim 1 .

10. In step 5 above, From the image data (A3) and the image data (B0), Acquiring image data (C0) as a sample image of a custom-made product obtained by applying the image (A) to the article (B); The method of processing image data according to claim 1 .

11. The article (B) is a clothing item, In step 5 above, From the image data (A3) and the image data (B0), acquiring image data (C0) as a sample image of a custom-made garment obtained by printing the image (A) on the article (B); The method of processing image data according to claim 1 .

12. An image data processing apparatus having the following devices 1 to 5 for handling a product (C) in which a specific image (A) is applied to a specific item (B). (Device 1) A device that converts image data (A0) corresponding to the above image (A) to obtain image data (A1). (Device 2) A device that converts image data (B0) corresponding to the above-mentioned item (B) to obtain image data (B1) corresponding to the surface condition of the area of ​​the above-mentioned item (B) on which the above-mentioned image (A) is printed. (Device 3) A device that acquires image data (A2) from the image data (A1) and the image data (B1). (Device 4) A device that converts the image data (A2) to obtain image data (A3). (Device 5) A device for acquiring image data (C0) corresponding to the product (C) from the image data (A3) and the image data (B0).

13. In the above-mentioned device 1, Converting values ​​corresponding to one or more of hue, brightness, saturation, transparency, and sharpness of the image data (A0) corresponding to the image (A); The image data (A1) is acquired; The image data processing device according to claim 12.

14. In the above-mentioned device 1, One or more of the following will be reduced: brightness, saturation, and transparency. Converting values ​​corresponding to one or more of lightness, saturation, and transparency of the image data (A0) corresponding to the image (A), The image data (A1) is acquired; The image data processing device according to claim 12.

15. In the above-mentioned device 2, Image data (B0) corresponding to the item (B) is converted, acquiring image data (B1) corresponding to the unevenness and / or texture of the area to which the image (A) of the article (B) is applied; The image data processing device according to claim 12.

16. The article (B) is a clothing item, In the above-mentioned device 2, Converting color image data included in the image data (B0) corresponding to the item (B) into grayscale image data; and / or The image data (B0) is converted to a blurred image. Acquire image data (B1) corresponding to the unevenness and / or texture of the area on which the image (A) is printed in the article (B); The image data processing device according to claim 12.

17. In the above-mentioned device 3, From the image data (A1) and the image data (B1), Acquire image data (A2) that reflects both the image (A) and the surface state of the area of ​​the article (B) to which the image (A) is applied; The image data processing device according to claim 12.

18. In the above-mentioned device 3, From the image data (A1) and the image data (B1), Acquire image data (A2) that reflects both the image (A) and the area of ​​the article (B) on which the image (A) is printed; The image data processing device according to claim 12.

19. In the above-mentioned device 4, converting values ​​corresponding to one or more of hue, brightness, saturation, transparency, and sharpness of the image data (A2) to obtain the image data (A3); The image data processing device according to claim 12.

20. In the above-mentioned device 4, converting values ​​of the image data (A2) corresponding to one or more of hue, lightness, saturation, transparency, and sharpness so as to increase one or more of lightness, saturation, transparency, and sharpness, thereby obtaining the image data (A3); The image data processing device according to claim 12.

21. In the above-mentioned device 5, From the image data (A3) and the image data (B0), Acquiring image data (C0) as a sample image of a custom-made product obtained by applying the image (A) to the article (B); The image data processing device according to claim 12.

22. The article (B) is a clothing item, In the above-mentioned device 5, From the image data (A3) and the image data (B0), acquiring image data (C0) as a sample image of a custom-made garment obtained by printing the image (A) on the article (B); The image data processing device according to claim 12.

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