Slide fastener color selection device and slide fastener color selection method

Abstract

To provide a slide fastener color selection device, and a slide fastener color selection method capable of quickly selecting a color of a slide fastener matching a color of a fabric.SOLUTION: In a slide fastener color selection device 1, a fabric information acquisition part 41 acquires image information of a fabric 3, and acquires a color image of the fabric 3 and its data value from a color data storage part 42, and displays, on an image output part 44, a virtual fabric 30 with a color having a data value approximating a data value of the color of the fabric 3 measured by a colorimetry part 431 in the data values stored in the color data storage part 42, and images of multiple virtual slide fasteners 50.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 4

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present invention relates to a slide fastener color selecting device and a slide fastener color selecting method for selecting a slide fastener color that matches the color of a fabric. [Background technology]

[0002] When a customer places an order for a slide fastener in a color that matches the fabric, the distributor's salesperson retrieves the customer's fabric (hereinafter simply referred to as "fabric") and searches for an existing color similar to the fabric. If a slide fastener in a color similar to the fabric exists, the salesperson shows several slide fasteners in similar colors to the customer and asks the customer to decide. If a slide fastener in a color similar to the fabric does not exist, the distributor has its production factory engineer create a new slide fastener in a color similar to the fabric, and then shows several of the created slide fasteners to the customer and asks the customer to decide.

[0003] However, if color matching were to be carried out using this process, it would take the retailer at least three days to acquire the fabric, search for it, and present the slide fastener. Furthermore, if the customer's approval is not obtained, the same process would have to be repeated, further delaying the delivery date.

[0004] If a slide fastener in a similar color to the fabric does not exist, a new slide fastener must be created, further delaying the delivery time. Also, although the color of the fabric can be quantified using a colorimeter or other device and a new slide fastener can be manufactured based on that numerical data, when the color of the actual slide fastener is compared with the color of the fabric, the color created by the distributor by adjusting the pigment material may not match the customer's preference and may be rejected, requiring the production to be redone.

[0005] The reasons for this include physical reasons such as the fact that the color of the slide fastener and the color of the fabric change depending on the type of light source, and the difficulty of dyeing a new slide fastener to match the fabric exactly to the same color. Another reason is that it is difficult to measure numerically the customer's impression and preference when actually matching the slide fastener to the customer's fabric and viewing the product as a whole. Furthermore, since these subtle differences in the impression of color matching can be corrected by sensory expressions such as making it a little brighter, it is sometimes necessary to dye the product multiple times.

[0006] Patent Document 1 discloses a technology in which a computer extracts data from color data of actual dyeings in the past that is closest to the color desired by the customer, and then calculates and adjusts the colorant blend based on the color differences between the two data to reproduce a specific color (see Patent Document 1). [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0007] [Patent Document 1] Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 9-202034 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0008] The method described in Patent Document 1 involves quantifying colors through colorimetry, and then using a computer to calculate and adjust the colorant blend based on the differences in the numerical data for those colors to determine the desired color blend, making it possible to select colors that are close in terms of numerical data.

[0009] However, in the case of slide fasteners that are attached to a customer's fabric, such as clothing or bags, color matching is determined by factors that are difficult to measure numerically, such as the customer's impression when the slide fastener is actually fitted to the customer's fabric and viewed as a whole product, and the customer's preferences. Therefore, the slide fastener industry is seeking a color selection method that takes such circumstances into account. Furthermore, because color matching of slide fasteners is frequently performed during business negotiations with customers, a portable, compact color selection device is also desired.

[0010] The present invention provides a slide fastener color selecting device and a slide fastener color selecting method that enable quick selection of a slide fastener color that matches the color of a fabric. [Means for solving the problem]

[0011] A slide fastener color selector according to one embodiment of the present invention comprises: a fabric image information acquisition unit that acquires image information of the fabric; a color data storage unit for storing color images of a reference color classification and their data values; a colorimetric unit that measures the image information of the fabric acquired by the fabric image information acquisition unit and acquires data values ​​of the color of the fabric from the color data storage unit; and, a color selection unit that acquires images of a virtual fabric and a plurality of slide fasteners having a color having a data value that is approximate to the data value of the color of the fabric acquired by the color measurement unit among the data values ​​stored in the color data storage unit; a control unit having an image output unit that displays at least the color of the virtual fabric and the color of the virtual slide fastener acquired by the color selection unit; Equipped with It is characterized by: [Effects of the Invention]

[0012] According to the slide fastener color selecting device and slide fastener color selecting method of one embodiment of the present invention, it is possible to quickly select the color of a slide fastener that matches the color of a fabric. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0013] [Figure 1] 1 shows a slide fastener color selection device according to the present embodiment. [Figure 2] 1 shows a lower case of the slide fastener color selector device of this embodiment. [Figure 3] 10 shows a method for storing the slide fastener color selector device of this embodiment. [Figure 4] 1 shows a system configuration of a slide fastener color selecting device according to the present embodiment. [Figure 5] 10 shows how to use the slide fastener color selector of this embodiment. [Figure 6] 1 shows a color measurement screen of the slide fastener color selector of the present embodiment. [Figure 7] 1 shows a color selection screen of the slide fastener color selection device of the present embodiment. [Figure 8] 10 shows a color selection screen of the slide fastener color selection device of the present embodiment. [Figure 9] 1 shows a fabric photograph image of the slide fastener color selection device of this embodiment. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0014] A slide fastener color selector 1 according to one embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail below with reference to the drawings. The slide fastener color selector 1 selects the color of at least one of the tapes, the elements attached to the two tapes so as to be opposed and openable, and the sliders that open and close the opposed elements. In the following embodiment, as shown in Figures 1 and 2, arrow U indicates upward, arrow D indicates downward, arrow F indicates forward, arrow B indicates backward, arrow L indicates leftward, and arrow R indicates rightward.

[0015] Fig. 1 shows a slide fastener color selector 1 of this embodiment. Fig. 2 shows a lower case 21 of the slide fastener color selector 1 of this embodiment.

[0016] The slide fastener color selection device 1 of this embodiment comprises a lower case 21 placed on a table or the like, an upper case 22 installed to cover the upper U of the lower case 21, two side walls 23 connecting the left and right sides of the lower case 21 and the upper case 22, respectively, a rear wall 24 connecting the rear B of the lower case 21 and the upper case 22, and a support rod 25 supporting the upper case 22 relative to the lower case 21.

[0017] The slide fastener color selector 1 is open only at the front F and is surrounded by a lower case 21, an upper case 22, a side wall 23, and a rear wall 24. In the slide fastener color selector 1 of this embodiment, the space surrounded by the lower case 21, the upper case 22, the side wall 23, and the rear wall 24 is referred to as the inside, and the rest is referred to as the outside.

[0018] The lower case 21 is a box-shaped member that is open at the upper side U. The open upper side U of the lower case 21 is covered by the mounting portion 21a and the opening / closing portion 21b. Both the mounting portion 21a and the opening / closing portion 21b are designed to be removable or openable. As shown in FIG. 2, the lower case 21 has a storage space below the mounting portion 21a and the opening / closing portion 21b. The storage space stores the camera 32, the power strip 28, or the like, which is folded by the camera support member 21c.

[0019] The upper case 22 is a box-shaped member that is open downward D. A light source 26 and a fan 27 are installed in the upper case 22 facing downward D. The light source 26 is preferably an LED lamp or a fluorescent lamp. The light source 26 is preferably at least one of four light sources 26: incandescent color (approximately 3000 K), white (approximately 4100 K), daylight white (approximately 5000 K), and daylight color (approximately 6500 K). The light source 26 may also be capable of switching or adjusting the four colors. The fan 27 cools down heat generated by the light source 26, the information device 4, etc.

[0020] The side walls 23 connect the left and right sides of the lower case 21 and the upper case 22. The two side walls 23 each have a lower wall 23a and an upper wall 23b. The lower wall 23a can be folded inward relative to the lower case 21. The upper wall 23b can be folded inward relative to the upper case 22. The lower wall 23a and the upper wall 23b can be folded inward at folding portions 23c.

[0021] The rear wall 24 connects the rear of the lower case 21 and the rear of the upper case 22. The lower end of the rear wall 24 can be folded forward F relative to the lower case 21. The upper end of the rear wall 24 can be detached from the upper case 22.

[0022] The support rods 25 support the upper case 22 relative to the lower case 21 near the left and right side walls 23. The support rods 25 are either detachable from the lower case 21 and the upper case 22, foldable backward B relative to the lower case 21 and detachable from the upper case 22, or detachable from the lower case 21 and foldable backward B relative to the upper case 22.

[0023] In this embodiment, a fabric holding section 31 is provided on the rear wall 24. The fabric holding section 31 is a plate-shaped member to which the customer can attach the fabric 3. For example, if the fabric holding section 31 is made of metal, the user can attach the fabric 3 with a magnet. If the fabric holding section 31 is made of wood, the user can attach the fabric 3 with rivets or the like. Alternatively, depending on the material of the fabric holding section 31, the user can attach the fabric 3 with a surface slide fastener, adhesive tape or the like.

[0024] The fabric holding unit 31 is preferably achromatic in color because it has little effect on the color of the fabric 3 when the color is measured by the camera 32. The fabric holding unit 31 is installed so as to face the camera 32 when in use. In this embodiment, the fabric holding unit 31 and the camera 32 are arranged on the left side L. Note that the installation positions of the fabric holding unit 31 and the camera 32 are not limited to the left side L, and may be any position that does not get in the way when the information device 4 is installed.

[0025] The camera 32 is supported by the camera support member 21c. When in use, the camera 32 faces the fabric holding part 31. The camera 32 can be folded and stored below the placement part 21a of the lower case 21 by the camera support member 21c.

[0026] The information device 4 is placed on the placement section 21a and the opening / closing section 21b. A fixing member may be installed on the placement section 21a or the opening / closing section 21b to prevent the information device 4 from moving. The information device 4 may be a personal computer or a tablet or other terminal running any operating system, as long as it can download an image of the fabric 3 captured by the camera 32 and perform color matching.

[0027] Figure 3 shows a method for storing the slide fastener color selector 1 of this embodiment. Figure 3(a) shows the slide fastener color selector 1 in use, Figure 3(b) shows the slide fastener color selector 1 in the process of being stored, and Figure 3(c) shows the slide fastener color selector 1 when stored.

[0028] To store the slide fastener color selector 1 in use as shown in Fig. 3(a), the user first removes the information device 4 shown in Fig. 1 from the mounting portion 21a. Next, the user opens the opening / closing portion 21b, folds the camera support member 21c to store the camera 32 in the lower case 21, and then closes the opening / closing portion 21b.

[0029] Next, the user releases the support rod 25 and folds the rear wall 24. Then, as shown in Figure 3(b), the user folds the folding portions 23c of the side walls 23. At this time, it is preferable for the user to hold the pull tabs 22b while folding, as this reduces the impact when the lower case 21 and the upper case 22 come into contact.

[0030] Finally, as shown in FIG. 3(c), the user fastens the holding portion 23d to the fastening portion 22a. The number of holding portions 23d and fastening portions 22a may be any number. The user can carry the stored slide fastener color selector 1 by holding the grip portion 21d. If possible, the information device 4 may be folded and held between the lower case 21 and the upper case 22. In this way, the stored slide fastener color selector 1 is covered only by the lower case 21 and the upper case 22, making it easy to carry like a bag. The information device 4 may be carried separately from the folded slide fastener color selector 1.

[0031] The size of the slide fastener color selector 1 when stored is, for example, approximately 350 mm to 450 mm in the front-to-back direction, approximately 550 mm to 650 mm in the left-to-right direction, and approximately 150 mm to 200 mm in the up-to-down direction, which is convenient for portability. The size of the slide fastener color selector 1 when in use is, for example, approximately 350 mm to 450 mm in the front-to-back direction, approximately 550 mm to 650 mm in the left-to-right direction, and approximately 350 mm to 5000 mm in the up-to-down direction, which is preferable because diffuse reflection or white glare when light from a light source hits the fabric 3 or the monitor of the information device 4 can be prevented and the light is illuminated at a preset brightness, allowing for stable color value acquisition and appropriate color evaluation.

[0032] FIG. 4 shows the system configuration of the slide fastener color selector 1 of this embodiment.

[0033] The slide fastener color selection device 1 of this embodiment includes a fabric image acquisition unit 41 such as a camera 32 that acquires image information of the fabric 3, a color data storage unit 42 that stores color images of a reference color classification and their data values, a control unit 43 that has a color measurement unit 431, a color selection unit 432, and a color determination unit 433, and an image output unit 44 such as a display that displays the fabric image information acquired by the fabric image acquisition unit 41, the color images and their data values ​​stored in the color data storage unit 42, and the information determined by the control unit 43.

[0034] The fabric image acquisition unit 41 of this embodiment acquires data on an image of a fabric. The fabric image acquisition unit 41 may be a camera 32 that captures an image. Alternatively, the fabric image acquisition unit 41 may acquire an existing image and image data values. For example, the fabric image acquisition unit 41 may acquire an image and image data values ​​transmitted from a remote location.

[0035] The color data storage unit 42 stores in advance color classification data serving as a standard and color image data relating to slide fastener tapes that have a proven track record and that meet the standard as candidate colors to be proposed to customers. The color classification data and color image data include color images and color image data values.

[0036] The control unit 43 takes in the image information acquired by the fabric image acquisition unit 41, and uses the color image and its data value stored in the color data storage unit 42 to determine various information such as the color of the virtual fabric, the color of the virtual slide fastener, and data value, and outputs it to the image output unit 44.

[0037] The colorimetric unit 431 measures the color of the fabric 3 using the image information of the fabric 3 acquired by the fabric image acquisition unit 41, and acquires the color data value of the fabric 3 from the color data storage unit 41. In this embodiment, the colorimetric unit 431 measures the color of the image information of the fabric 3 captured by the camera 32. Alternatively, the colorimetric unit 431 may measure the color of an existing image and image data values. The colorimetric unit 431 may select a portion of the fabric and measure the color. Alternatively, the user may select a portion of the fabric.

[0038] The color selection unit 432 displays on the image output unit 42 images of the virtual fabric 30 and the plurality of virtual slide fasteners 50 in a color having a data value that is approximate to the data value of the color of the fabric 3 acquired by the color measurement unit 431 from among the data values ​​stored in the color data storage unit 41. The user selects an image of one virtual slide fastener 50 from the images of the colors of the plurality of virtual slide fasteners 50. It is preferable that the colors of the plurality of virtual slide fasteners 50 can be adjusted collectively or separately.

[0039] Note that the image of the actual fabric 3 acquired by the fabric image acquisition unit 41 may be trimmed or reduced to an appropriate size and used as the virtual fabric 30. In the present application, the term "virtual fabric 3" is used to include such an image of the actual fabric 3 acquired by the fabric image acquisition unit 41 that has been trimmed or reduced to an appropriate size.

[0040] The color determination unit 433 combines the image of the virtual fabric 30 acquired by the color selection unit 432 with the image of one virtual slide fastener 50 selected by the user from the images of the multiple virtual slide fasteners 50 acquired by the color selection unit 432, and displays the combined image on the image output unit 44.

[0041] Here, the control unit 43 may be included in the information device 4 and may be an internal memory such as a CPU (Central Processing Unit) that executes a program, or a ROM (Read Only Memory) or RAM (Random Access Memory) that stores the program. The color data storage unit 42 may be an optical or magnetic storage medium such as a hard disk or SSD (Solid State Drive) that is included in the information device 4. The color data storage unit 42 may also be a separate unit from the information device 4. The color data storage unit 42 may also be a cloud or the like connected via the Internet. The image output unit 44 may be a display or the like included in the information device 4. The image output unit 44 may also be a separate unit from the information device 4.

[0042] 5 shows how to use the slide fastener color selector 1 of this embodiment. When using the slide fastener color selector 1, it is assumed that the slide fastener color selector 1 is in the state shown in FIG. 1 and that the information device 4 is also placed on it.

[0043] First, in step 1, the user attaches a sample of the customer's fabric 3 to the fabric holder 31 (ST1). Then, in step 2, the fabric image information acquisition unit 41 acquires image information of the fabric 3, and the colorimetric unit 431 of the control unit 43 measures the color (ST2). In this embodiment, the fabric 3 is photographed with the camera 32 to acquire image information. The image information is organized in association with data values ​​of a pre-stored reference color classification.

[0044] FIG. 6 shows the color measurement screen 6 of the slide fastener color selector 1 of this embodiment.

[0045] As shown in FIG. 6, the colorimetry screen 6 has a fabric image area 61 that displays a portion of the photographed fabric 3, and a colorimetry data area 62 that displays the data values ​​of the fabric measured by the colorimetry unit 431.

[0046] The fabric image area 61 displays an image acquired by the fabric image information acquisition unit 41 by photographing with the camera 32, etc. The colorimetry unit 431 measures the color in a colorimetry area 63 surrounded by a cropped rectangle in the image of the fabric 3 displayed in the fabric image area 61. On the colorimetry screen 6, the user can set the colorimetry area 63 to any part of the photographed fabric 3. The colorimetry area 63 is preferably a uniform part of the fabric that is free of unevenness. The colorimetry unit 431 may also set the colorimetry area 63 automatically.

[0047] The colorimetric data area 62 displays the color image data values ​​of the colorimetric portion 63 set in the fabric image area 61. The colorimetric unit 431 of this embodiment acquires at least one numerical value of RGB data and Lab data as the color image data values. Note that the color image data values ​​may be based on original data set by the user.

[0048] The slide fastener color selector 1 of this embodiment can also use, for example, the PCCS (Practical Color Coordinate System) as a color standard. The classification may also use a unique classification that further subdivides the existing standard color classification.

[0049] In the upper part U of each screen, there are a color measurement movement area 60, a color selection movement area 70, and a color decision movement area 80 which move to a color measurement screen 6, a color selection screen 7, and a color decision screen 8, which will be described later, respectively.

[0050] Next, in step 3, the customer selects a color (ST3). The color selection is performed on color selection screen 7 controlled by color selection unit 432 of control unit 43. Color selection screen 7 is displayed by clicking color selection movement area 70. Here, the color selection screen 7 will be described.

[0051] FIG. 7 shows a color selection screen 7 of the slide fastener color selector 1 of this embodiment.

[0052] 7, the color selection screen 7 of the slide fastener color selection device 1 has a candidate area 71, a hue adjustment area 72, a brightness adjustment area 73, a saturation adjustment area 74, a selection area 75, a specific area 76, and an existing confirmation area 77. The arrangement of the candidate area 71, hue adjustment area 72, brightness adjustment area 73, saturation adjustment area 74, selection area 75, specific area 76, and existing confirmation area 77 on the color selection screen 7 can be appropriately determined by an administrator, a user, or the like.

[0053] The candidate area 71 arranges images in which a plurality of virtual slide fasteners 50 are combined with the fabric 3 of the color acquired in Fig. 6. In the present embodiment, the candidate area 71 first places in the center an image in which a virtual fabric 30 and virtual slide fasteners 50 of the same color data value as the fabric 3 of the color acquired in Fig. 5 (if the same data value does not exist, the closest data value is used). Then, the candidate area 71 arranges around it images in which a virtual fabric 30 and virtual slide fasteners 50 of a color similar to the color of the fabric 3 of the color acquired in Fig. 5 are combined.

[0054] In this embodiment, the candidate area 71 has a total of nine images, but any other number of images may be used. Note that, in the following, a case will be described in which the image of the fabric 3 displayed in Fig. 7 is an image of the virtual fabric 30 whose color is closest to the data value measured by the colorimeter 431, but an image of the fabric 3 itself photographed by the camera 32 may also be displayed.

[0055] The color of the virtual slide fastener 50 in the image surrounding the candidate region 71 can be adjusted. The color selection screen 7 of this embodiment has a hue adjustment area 72 above the candidate region 71. By clicking the arrow in the hue adjustment area 72, the hue of the virtual slide fastener 50 in the candidate region 71 can be adjusted. The color selection screen 7 of this embodiment also has a brightness adjustment area 73 and a saturation adjustment area 74 to the right of the candidate region 71. By clicking the arrow in the brightness adjustment area 73, the brightness of the virtual slide fastener 50 in the candidate region 71 can be adjusted. By clicking the arrow in the saturation adjustment area 74, the saturation of the virtual slide fastener 50 in the candidate region 71 can be adjusted.

[0056] The selection area 75 displays an image that the user has selected by clicking or otherwise selecting from the images in the candidate area 71. The image in the selection area 75 is preferably larger than the image in the candidate area 71. The image selected from the candidate area 71 may be an image adjusted using the hue adjustment area 72, brightness adjustment area 73, and saturation adjustment area 74.

[0057] The specific area 76 displays an image that combines the virtual fabric 30 of the same color as the color image data value acquired in Fig. 6 with the virtual slide fastener 50 of the same color data value (or the closest data value if the same data value does not exist). In other words, the specific area 76 may be the image that was initially displayed in the center of the candidate area 71.

[0058] The existing confirmation area 77 has a function that, by clicking the star mark on the left end, the user can check whether or not there is existing manufacturing data for the color of the virtual slide fastener 50 displayed in the color data storage unit 42 as a sample that has actually been manufactured in the past. The mark is not limited to a star, and may be any shape, pattern, or character.

[0059] If existing manufacturing data exists in the user's color data storage unit 42, marks are displayed in the images of the candidate area 71, selection area 75, and specific area 76. If existing manufacturing data does not exist in the user's color data storage unit 42, nothing is displayed. If there is existing manufacturing data from actual past manufacturing, the pigment mixing ratio for that color is already known, which has the advantage of allowing additional samples to be immediately manufactured to be given to the customer.

[0060] Icons of multiple colors are displayed to the right of the existing confirmation area 77. When the user clicks on an icon, the color of the marks in the existing confirmation area 77, candidate area 71, selection area 75, and specific area 76 changes. In this way, by clicking on the icon in the existing confirmation area 77, the user can use a different color to make the marks easier to see when the fabric image and the marks are the same color and difficult to distinguish.

[0061] Next, in step 4, the customer determines whether or not to decide on a color (ST4). The color is decided on a color decision screen 8 controlled by the color decision unit 433 of the control unit 43. When the color decision movement area 80 is clicked on the color decision screen 8, information about the color selected in the selection image 75 in FIG. 7 is displayed. Here, the color decision screen 8 will be explained.

[0062] FIG. 8 shows a color determination screen 8 of the slide fastener color selecting device 1 of this embodiment. The color determination screen 8 is a screen on which the color selected by the customer on the color selection screen 7 of FIG. 7 is determined by referring to an image of the virtual slide fastener 50 being fitted to the virtual fabric 30. If the color selected by the customer on the color selection screen 7 of FIG. 7 corresponds to a fastener tape with a proven track record in the past (or if the color is in stock), a sample of the color can be quickly presented. If it cannot be determined that the color selected by the customer on the color selection screen 7 of FIG. 7 corresponds to a fastener tape with a proven track record in the past, a specialist will adjust the pigments again, referring to the manufacturing conditions of the fastener tape with a proven track record in the past, and a slide fastener of a new color will be manufactured.

[0063] 8, the color determination screen 8 of the slide fastener color selection device 1 has a selection fastener area 81, a color measurement fabric area 82, an existing fastener area 83, and an image area 84. The arrangement of the selection fastener area 81, the color measurement fabric area 82, the existing fastener area 83, and the image area 84 on the color determination screen 8 can be appropriately determined by an administrator, a user, or the like.

[0064] The selected fastener area 81 displays an image of the color of the virtual slide fastener 50 selected in the selection area 75 on the color selection screen 7 shown in Fig. 7. The selected fastener area 81 of this embodiment displays the image of the color of the selected virtual slide fastener 50 in a strip-like, vertically elongated manner.

[0065] The color measurement fabric area 82 displays the color image and data values ​​of the virtual fabric 30 whose color is closest to the data values ​​of the fabric 3 measured by the color measurement unit 431 on the color measurement screen 6 shown in Fig. 6. The color measurement fabric area 82 of this embodiment is displayed above and in front of the data color area 81. Note that an image of the actual fabric 3 shown in Fig. 6 may also be displayed.

[0066] The existing fastener area 83 displays color images and data values ​​of existing slide fasteners that have data values ​​close to the color data values ​​of the virtual fabric 30. The color images of the existing slide fasteners are displayed below and in front of the selected fastener area 81. The existing fastener area 83 may also display a predetermined code number or the like of the existing color. At least one color image is required to be displayed in the existing fastener area 83. It is preferable to display multiple color images in the existing fastener area 83, as this increases the number of items to compare.

[0067] The image area 84 displays an image in which a virtual slide fastener 50 formed in the color of the selected fastener area 81 is attached to a virtual fabric 30 of a color closest to the data value displayed in the color measurement fabric area 82.

[0068] Next, if the customer does not decide on a color in step 4, the process returns to step 3 to select a color. If the customer decides on a color in step 4, the user saves at least the decided color code in step 5, for example, by clicking the file save icon 85 on the color decision screen 8 shown in Fig. 8 (ST5). Note that the image displayed in the image area 84 may also be saved.

[0069] FIG. 9 shows a fabric photograph image 9 of the slide fastener color selector 1 of this embodiment.

[0070] A texture photo moving area 90 may be arranged on the color decision screen 8 shown in FIG. 8. The texture photo moving area 90 is an area for moving to the texture photo image 9. When the user clicks on the texture photo moving area 90, the texture photo image 9 is displayed on a separate screen as a pop-up or the like. It should be noted that it may be displayed in a part of the color decision screen 8.

[0071] The fabric photograph image 9 is an image in which the virtual slide fastener 50 is attached to at least a part of the photograph data of the fabric 3 shown in Fig. 6. In this way, it is possible to compare the color of the photograph data of the actual fabric 3 with the color of the virtual slide fastener 50, so that the customer can make a final confirmation of the color of the slide fastener that matches the color of the actual fabric 3 and decide on the selection.

[0072] After this, if a slide fastener with the determined color code is available in the existing product inventory, the slide fastener with that color code can be quickly provided to the customer. Also, even if a slide fastener with the determined color code is not available in the existing product inventory, the slide fastener with the color code that the customer actually saw and determined can be produced in the factory and provided to the customer, thereby reducing the need for re-production at the factory due to rework requested by the customer.

[0073] As described above, the slide fastener color selection device 1 of this embodiment comprises a fabric image information acquisition unit 41 that acquires image information of the fabric 3, a color data storage unit 42 that stores color images of a reference color classification and their data values, a control unit 43 that has a color measurement unit 431 that measures the color of the fabric 3 using the image information acquired by the fabric image information acquisition unit 41 and acquires the color data value of the fabric 3 from the color data storage unit 42, and a color selection unit 432 that acquires images of a virtual fabric 30 and a plurality of virtual slide fasteners 50 in colors having data values ​​that are approximate to the data values ​​of the color of the fabric 3 acquired by the color measurement unit 431 from the data values ​​stored in the color data storage unit 42, and an image output unit 44 that displays at least the color of the virtual fabric 30 and the color of the virtual slide fasteners 50 acquired by the color selection unit 43.

[0074] Therefore, the distributor can acquire and search for fabrics and present slide fasteners on the spot, allowing the customer to quickly select the color of the slide fastener that matches the color of the fabric. Also, if there is no slide fastener of a similar color to the fabric, the color data value can be sent to the manufacturer, allowing the color of the slide fastener to be quickly produced. Furthermore, since the customer and the distributor share the same color evaluation criteria, colors can be presented systematically without subjective judgment, eliminating the need for repeated communication and shortening delivery times.

[0075] In addition, in the slide fastener color selection device 1 of this embodiment, the control unit 43 has a color determination unit 433 that combines the image of the virtual fabric 30 acquired by the color selection unit 432 with the image of one virtual slide fastener 50 selected from the images of multiple virtual slide fasteners 50 acquired by the color selection unit 432 and displays the combined image on the image output unit 44.

[0076] Therefore, the retailer can combine an image of the virtual slide fastener 50 with the virtual fabric 30 and immediately present it to the customer, allowing the customer to quickly determine the color of the slide fastener that matches the color of the fabric.

[0077] Furthermore, in the slide fastener color selecting device 1 of this embodiment, the display of the color determining unit 433 displays the image of the virtual fabric 30 acquired by the color selecting unit 432 and the image of the virtual slide fastener 50 side by side so that it appears as if the slide fastener is actually attached to the fabric. Therefore, the customer can quickly compare and consider the image of the virtual fabric 30 and the image of the virtual slide fastener 50.

[0078] Furthermore, in the slide fastener color selector 1 of this embodiment, the color measurement unit 431 selects and measures the color of a portion of the fabric 3. Therefore, the user can select a portion with less color unevenness, and stable color measurement can be performed.

[0079] Furthermore, in the slide fastener color selecting device 1 of this embodiment, the color selecting unit 432 can adjust the colors of the images of the multiple virtual slide fasteners 50. Therefore, the customer can more quickly select the color of the slide fastener that matches the fabric.

[0080] Furthermore, in the slide fastener color selection device 1 of this embodiment, if a slide fastener 5 of the selected color is already available among the multiple virtual slide fasteners 50, the color selection unit 432 displays a mark on the image of the virtual slide fastener 50. Therefore, the salesperson of the distributor can see the colors of the existing slide fasteners at a glance, and can recommend the color with the mark displayed if the delivery deadline is short.

[0081] Furthermore, in the slide fastener color selecting device 1 of this embodiment, the fabric image information acquiring unit 41 includes the camera 32. Therefore, the customer can select a slide fastener color that best suits the fabric.

[0082] In addition, the slide fastener color selector 1 of this embodiment comprises a lower case 21 having a mounting section 21a on which an information device 4 having a control section 43 is placed, and a foldable camera support member 21c that supports a camera 32, an upper case 22 installed above the lower case 21, two side walls 23 that connect the left and right sides of the lower case 21 and the upper case 22, and a rear wall 24 that has a fabric holding section 31 that holds fabric and connects the rear of the lower case 21 and the upper case 22, and the camera 32 and camera support member 21c can be stored below the mounting section 21a of the lower case 21, and the side walls 23 and rear wall 24 can be foldable above the mounting section 21a, and when the camera 32 and camera support member 21c are stored below the mounting section 21a of the lower case 21 and the side walls 23 and rear wall 24 are folded above the mounting section 21a, the device is covered by only the lower case 21 and the upper case 22. Therefore, the salesperson of the distributor can easily carry the compactly stored slide fastener color selector.

[0083] Moreover, the slide fastener color selector 1 of this embodiment further includes a foldable support rod 25 that supports the upper case 22 relative to the lower case 21. Therefore, the upper case 22 is firmly supported by the lower case 21 during operation, thereby increasing the rigidity of the slide fastener color selector 1 during operation.

[0084] Moreover, the slide fastener color selector 1 of this embodiment further includes a light source installed in the upper case 22. Therefore, the user can clearly see the color of the slide fastener and the color of the material even in a dark place.

[0085] Although various embodiments of the present invention have been described, the present invention is not limited to these embodiments, and embodiments formed by appropriately combining the configurations of each embodiment also fall within the scope of the present invention. [Explanation of symbols]

[0086] 1...slide fastener color selection device, 21...lower case, 21a...placement portion, 21b...opening / closing portion, 21c...camera support member, 21d...gripping portion, 22...upper case, 23...side wall, 23a...lower wall, 23b...upper wall, 23c...folding portion, 24...rear wall, 25...support rod, 26...light source, 27...fan, 28...power tap, 31...fabric holding portion, 32...camera, 4...information device, 41...fabric image information acquisition portion, 42...color data storage portion, 43...control portion, 431...colorimetry portion, 432...color selection portion, 433...color determination portion, 44...image output portion, 30...virtual fabric, 50...virtual slide fastener

Claims

1. a fabric image information acquisition unit (41) for acquiring image information of the fabric (3); a color data storage unit (42) for storing color images of a reference color classification and their data values; a colorimetric unit (431) that measures the image information of the fabric (3) acquired by the fabric image information acquisition unit (41) and acquires the color data value of the fabric (3) from the color data storage unit (42); and a color selection unit (432) for acquiring images of a virtual fabric (30) and a plurality of virtual slide fasteners (50) having a color having a data value that is approximate to the data value of the color of the fabric (3) acquired by the color measurement unit (431) among the data values ​​stored in the color data storage unit (42); A control unit (43) having an image output unit (44) that displays at least the color of the virtual fabric (30) and the color of the virtual slide fastener (50) acquired by the color selection unit (432); Equipped with A slide fastener color selection device (1).

2. The control unit (43) has a color determination unit (433) that combines the image of the virtual fabric (30) acquired by the color selection unit (432) with an image of one virtual slide fastener (50) selected from the images of the plurality of virtual slide fasteners (50) acquired by the color selection unit (432) and displays the combined image on the image output unit (44). A slide fastener color selector (1) according to claim 1.

3. The display of the color determination unit (433) displays the image of the virtual fabric (30) acquired by the color selection unit (432) and the image of the virtual slide fastener (50) side by side so that the slide fastener appears to be actually attached to the fabric. A slide fastener color selector (1) according to claim 2.

4. The color measurement unit (431) selects a part of the fabric (3) and measures the color. A slide fastener color selector (1) according to any one of claims 1 to 3.

5. The color selection section (432) is capable of adjusting the color of each of the images of the plurality of virtual slide fasteners (50). A slide fastener color selector (1) according to any one of claims 1 to 4.

6. The color selection unit (432) displays a mark on the image of the virtual slide fastener (50) when a slide fastener (5) of the selected color is already present among the plurality of virtual slide fasteners (50). A slide fastener color selector (1) according to any one of claims 1 to 5.

7. The fabric image information acquisition unit (41) includes a camera (32). A slide fastener color selector (1) according to any one of claims 1 to 6.

8. a lower case (21) having a mounting portion (21a) on which an information device (4) having the control portion (43) is mounted, and a foldable camera support member (21c) for supporting the camera (32); an upper case (22) installed above the lower case (21); Two side walls (23) connecting the left and right sides of the lower case (21) and the upper case (22), respectively; a rear wall (24) having a dough holding portion (31) for holding the dough and connecting the rear of the lower case (21) and the rear of the upper case (22); Equipped with The camera (32) and the camera support member (21c) can be stored below the mounting portion (21a) of the lower case (21), The side walls (23) and the rear wall (24) are foldable above the placement portion (21a), When the camera (32) and the camera support member (21c) are stored below the mounting portion (21a) of the lower case (21) and the side wall (23) and the rear wall (24) are folded above the mounting portion (21a), the camera is covered only by the lower case (21) and the upper case (22). A slide fastener color selector (1) according to claim 7.

9. A foldable support rod (25) that supports the upper case (22) relative to the lower case (21) Further preparation A slide fastener color selector (1) according to claim 8.

10. The light source installed in the upper case (22) Further preparation A slide fastener color selector (1) according to claim 8 or 9.

11. acquiring image information of the fabric (3); A step of measuring the color of the fabric (3) based on the acquired image information, and acquiring a data value of the color of the fabric (3) from data values ​​of a pre-stored reference color classification; A step of acquiring images of a virtual fabric (30) and a plurality of virtual slide fasteners (50) having a color having a data value that is approximate to the color data value of the fabric (3) among pre-stored data values; have A slide fastener color selection method.

12. A step of combining the image of the virtual fabric (30) with an image of one virtual slide fastener (50) selected from the plurality of acquired images of the virtual slide fasteners (50); Further having The slide fastener color selection method according to claim 11.

13. The step of combining the images is a step of arranging and combining the image of the virtual slide fastener (50) with the image of the acquired virtual fabric (30) so that the slide fastener appears as if it were actually attached to the fabric. The slide fastener color selection method according to claim 12.

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