COLOR CALIBRATION SYSTEM AND METHOD IN TILE PRODUCTION

Abstract

The invention relates to a color calibration system for tile production, a color calibration method, and a color calibration apparatus suitable for use in tile production.

Description

1 TARIFF COLOR CALIBRATION SYSTEM AND METHOD IN TILE PRODUCTION Subject of the Invention The invention relates to a color calibration system, color calibration method, and tile production. It relates to a color calibration apparatus suitable for use in production. State of the Art Tiles are generally made from materials such as ceramic, porcelain, natural stone, glass, or concrete. produced, flat and usually rectangular (square or) tiles used in floor and wall coverings. Tiles are rectangular building elements. Tiles are known for their durability, waterproofness, and decorative properties. Due to its properties, it is a frequently preferred material for both indoor and outdoor spaces. Tiles come in different types. Produced in various sizes, patterns, and colors, it offers both an aesthetic and functional solution. 15 Tile production involves, in technology, raw material / clay preparation, granulation, pressing, and drying. This includes the glazing and firing process steps. The materials used in the production of the aforementioned tiles... The raw materials are generally materials such as clay, kaolin, feldspar, quartz, and calcite. These The raw materials are mixed in specific proportions and then ground into a fine powder. This stage takes 20 minutes. This is critical in determining the properties of the final product. After the raw material is powdered... Then, it is mixed with water to obtain a liquid mixture called "slurry". Slurry, when it reaches the desired consistency... It undergoes various processes to achieve this. This process ensures that the mixture is homogeneous. The slurry mixture is granulated using spray dryers. At this stage, Excess water in the mixture is evaporated, and the resulting granules are prepared for pressing. 25 The resulting granules are fed into presses to be compressed into a specific shape and thickness. This In this stage, the tiles are shaped. The moisture in the pressed tiles is removed before drying in the kiln. This process ensures the tiles are fired evenly and without deformation in their respective units. This prevents it from happening. Glaze is used to provide an aesthetic and protective layer to the tile surface. This glaze is applied to add color and pattern to the tile surface, as well as providing 30% resistance to water and stains. This increases their durability. Glazed tiles are fired at high temperatures (usually between 1000–2000°C). The firing process ensures the tile hardens and achieves its ultimate durability. During firing... The glazed surface melts and forms a hard, glossy coating. In tile production, the printing process is generally used. 2 This is done after the glaze application, but before the firing process. This process is particularly important. They are used to add patterns, colors, motifs, or decorative elements to tiles. A parameter change that may occur at any step of tile production is obtained. This creates a difference in the final product. In other words, 5 produced in the previous batch An exact replica of the tile cannot be produced in the next batch. Therefore, production planning is necessary. It is not possible to reproduce the same batch of tiles that have been produced so far. This is due to many reasons. This could be the reason. For example, even if the raw materials are the same, the way the mixture is made or Even the environmental parameters during the granulation process can cause the tile to be different. It is possible. Environmental parameters also affect the semi-finished product after the drying process. This also causes differences in the remaining moisture content, and therefore the final product is not the same. This prevents the color from being captured. Therefore, human intervention is necessary. Even unchangeable parameters affect tile production. For this reason, the previous The inability to reproduce the same tile produced in the batches is a technical issue that needs to be resolved. That's the problem. 15 In conclusion, to solve the technical problem mentioned above, a solution is needed in the relevant technical field. Innovation has become a necessity. Purpose of the Invention 20 The purpose of the invention is a color calibration system to ensure that the tile is produced in the desired color. It is the development of a method or apparatus. Another purpose of the invention is to produce tiles of the same color as those produced in previous batches. color calibration system, method or apparatus to enable its production It is the development of. Another purpose of the invention is color calibration to prevent the production of tiles with incorrect colors. It is the development of a system, method, or apparatus. 30 Another purpose of the invention is to save energy by preventing the firing of tiles produced with incorrect colors. It is the development of a color calibration system, method, or apparatus that prevents waste. 3 Explanation of the Figures Figure 1: A representative view of the system components subject to the invention is given. References 1: Color calibration system 14: Color sensor : Color calibration apparatus 20 : Printing machine 11: Input unit 12: Processor unit 13: Memory unit : Oven 40: Diamond Detailed Description of the Invention The invention is a color calibration system (1) for tile (40) production, color calibration method and tile (40) relates to a color calibration apparatus (10) suitable for use in production. color calibration system (1) in its most basic form; at least one color and / or on the tile (40) surface at least one printing machine (20) that enables the application of the design to the tile (40) surface At least one input that allows the input of the desired color values ​​to be applied. 15 unit (11) applied to the tile (40) surface by means of the mentioned printing machine (20) at least one color sensor that enables the measurement of the color values ​​of the print, as mentioned color values ​​measured by means of the color sensor and the mentioned input unit (11) Based on the color values ​​entered via the printing press (20), at least one input It includes at least one processor unit (12) that enables the calibration of the parameter. 20 The subject of the invention, the color calibration apparatus (10), in its most basic form; on the tile (40) surface At least one input field that allows the input of the desired color values ​​to be applied. unit (11), printing applied to the tile (40) surface by means of at least one printing machine (20) at least one color sensor that enables the measurement of color values, the mentioned color 25 color values ​​measured by means of the sensor and the input unit (11) mentioned above Based on the entered color values, the mentioned printing machine (20) is input to it. 4 at least one processor that enables the calibration of at least one input parameter to be provided It includes unit (12). The feature of a possible configuration of the invention is the aforementioned processor unit (12) associated, printing machine (20) input parameters and corresponding input parameters 5 At least one memory containing the color value measurements applied to the incoming tile (40) surface. The feature of a possible configuration is that it includes the unit (13). The aforementioned processor unit (12) associated with, printing machine (20) input parameters and related input parameters color values ​​applied to the corresponding tile (40) surface after the baking process It must contain at least one memory unit (13) containing its measurements. In a possible configuration 10 The mentioned memory unit (13), color value measurements at the output of the printing press (20) and related It is a memory unit containing the secondary color value measurements after baking (13). In a possible configuration of the invention, the mentioned processor unit (12) and input unit (11) Print 15 based on the color values ​​entered via the device and the data stored in the memory unit. so that at least one input parameter of the machine (20) can be calibrated is a configured processor unit (12). In a possible configuration, the processor unit (12), an artificial intelligence algorithm trained with the recorded data in the mentioned memory unit (13) It is a processor unit (12). In a possible configuration, the processor unit (12) is the one mentioned 20 containing a machine learning algorithm trained with the data stored in the memory unit (13). is a processor unit (12). In a possible configuration, the processor unit (12) is the memory mentioned a processor containing a deep learning algorithm trained with the recorded data in unit (13) is unit (12). A characteristic of a possible construction of the invention is that the mentioned input parameter is at least one image 25 The image file must be at least at the RGB level. In a possible configuration, the aforementioned image file must be at least at the RGB level. It is an image file containing a numerical value. The color values ​​mentioned here are RGB or grayscale. The color values ​​can be at different levels. In the preferred configuration, these color values ​​are 8 bits. This is stated. Therefore, the color values ​​mentioned are between 0 and 255. A feature of a possible configuration of the invention is that the aforementioned color sensor is a hyperspectral The feature of a possible configuration is that the aforementioned color sensor is a camera. It is a spectrophotometer. The characteristic of a possible setup is the aforementioned color. The sensor is an infrared sensor. A key feature of a possible configuration of the invention is that the aforementioned color sensor is integrated into the printing press. (20) at the exit and (30) before the oven where the baking / cooking process is carried out 5 It is positioned. The characteristic of a possible structure is the aforementioned color. the sensor is located inside the printing press (20) and the printing process It is configured to be run later. The color calibration method subject to the invention, in its most basic form, consists of at least one input unit (11) 10 By means of entering the desired color values ​​to be applied to the tile (40) surface as input, by means of at least one printing machine (20) to the tile (40) surface in at least one color and / or pattern printing is applied by means of at least one color sensor on the aforementioned printing machine (20) Measurement of the color values ​​of the print applied to the tile (40) surface by, at least one The color measured by the aforementioned color sensor via the processing unit (12) is 15 based on the values ​​and color values ​​entered via the mentioned input unit (11) Calibration of at least one input parameter to be provided as input to the printing press (20) It includes the steps involved in the process. In a possible configuration of the invention, the color calibration method, the aforementioned processor unit 20 (12) printing machine (20) input parameters and corresponding input parameters At least one memory containing the color value measurements applied to the incoming tile (40) surface. based on the registered data in unit (13) and the color values ​​entered via input unit (11) The process step is to calibrate at least one input parameter of the printing press (20). It includes. In a possible configuration, the color calibration method, the aforementioned processor 25 input parameters of the printing machine (20) and the relevant input parameters via the unit (12). color values ​​applied to the corresponding tile (40) surface after the baking process recorded data in at least one memory unit (13) containing its measurements and input unit (11) Based on the color values ​​entered via the printing press (20), at least one input The process includes calibrating the parameter. In a possible configuration, 30 memory unit (13), color value measurements at the output of the printing press (20) and related measurements It is a memory unit containing secondary color value measurements after baking (13). 6 In the preferred configuration of the invention, the mentioned calibration process is tile (40) This is done before the baking / baking process. In a possible setup. The mentioned color sensor is located inside the printing press (20) and the printing It is configured to run after the process is complete. In a sample working scenario of the invention, input is received by a user / operator or system. The print image / color to be applied to the tile (40) is defined by means of unit (11). In response to the input, the processor unit (12) determines the input parameters of the printing press (20) and It is transmitted to the printing press (20). The printing press (20) applies the print to the tile (40) and prints The color values ​​of the color at at least one point on the applied tile (40) surface are determined by the color sensor 10 It is determined by means of the first input transmitted to the printing machine (20) with the detected color values. The difference between the parameters is determined. Based on the recorded data in the memory unit (13). Input parameters are calibrated in order to capture the image / color received from the input unit (11). It is done. In another example, to illustrate; print in color A on tile (40) via input unit (11). It is requested that the application of color A be applied to the tile (40). The input parameter X is required for applying color A to the tile (40). It is given to the printing press (20). The AX relationship here is recorded in the memory unit (13). Printing The color values ​​of the applied tile (40) are detected as B by means of the color sensor. Memory The processor unit (12) is trained with the algorithm by means of the registered data in the unit (13), X input 20 If, when applied, it takes color B, to take color A, calibrate the X input as the Y input. Therefore, the calibrated input Y is transmitted to the printing press (20) and color A is obtained. It is possible.

Claims

7 REQUESTS 1. The invention is a color calibration system (1) for tile (40) production, the feature of which is: - enabling printing in at least one color and / or pattern on the tile (40) surface a few printing presses (20), 5 - Entering the desired color values ​​to be applied to the tile (40) surface as input. at least one input unit that provides (11), - the color of the print applied to the tile (40) surface by means of the mentioned printing machine (20) at least one color sensor that enables the measurement of its values, - color values ​​measured by the aforementioned color sensor and the aforementioned input 10 Based on the color values ​​entered via unit (11), the printing press (20) is the most at least one processor unit that enables calibration of a small input parameter (12) It includes.

2. A color calibration system (1) in accordance with claim 1, and its feature is the mentioned processor unit 15 (12) associated with the printing machine (20) input parameters and related input Measurements of color values ​​applied to the tile (40) surface corresponding to its parameters It must contain at least one memory unit (13).

3. A color calibration system (1) that conforms to claim 1 or 2 and whose feature is the mentioned processor 20 The input parameters of the printing machine (20) and the related input are associated with the unit (12). The color values ​​applied to the tile (40) surface corresponding to the parameters of baking It must contain at least one memory unit (13) containing the measurements after the operation.

4. A color calibration system (1) that conforms to Request 2 or 3 and whose feature is the memory mentioned 25 color value measurements of the unit (13) printing machine (20) output and related measurements It has a memory unit (13) which includes secondary color value measurements after baking.

5. A color calibration system (1) that conforms to any of the requirements 2-4, and whose characteristic is: The mentioned processing unit (12) uses the color values ​​entered via the input unit (11) and 30 Based on the data recorded in the memory unit (13), the printing press (20) has at least one input a processor configured to allow the parameter to be calibrated The unit is (12). 8 6. A color calibration system (1) that conforms to any of the requirements 2-5, and whose characteristic is: The processor unit (12) is trained with the data stored in the aforementioned memory unit (13). It is a processor unit (12) that contains the artificial intelligence algorithm.

7. A color calibration system (1) that conforms to any of the requirements 2-5, and whose characteristic is: The processor unit (12) is trained with the data stored in the aforementioned memory unit (13). It is a processor unit (12) that contains the machine learning algorithm.

8. A color calibration system (1) that conforms to any of the requirements 2-5, and has the characteristic of 10 The processor unit (12) is trained with the data stored in the aforementioned memory unit (13). It is a processor unit (12) that contains the deep learning algorithm.

9. A color calibration system (1) that complies with any of the above requirements. The characteristic is that the input parameter mentioned must be at least one image file. 15 10. A color calibration system (1) in accordance with claim 9, the feature of which is the image mentioned. The file must be an image file containing at least one numerical value at the RGB level.

11. A color calibration system (1) that complies with any of the above requirements 20 Its distinguishing feature is that the color sensor in question is a hyperspectral camera.

12. Is there a color calibration system (1) that complies with any of the above requirements? Its distinguishing feature is that the color sensor in question is a spectrophotometer.

13. A color calibration system (1) that complies with any of the above requirements. Its distinguishing feature is that the color detector in question is an infrared sensor.

14. Is there a color calibration system (1) that complies with any of the above requirements? The feature is that the mentioned color sensor is at the output of the printing machine (20) and baking / baking 30 It is positioned before the oven (30) where the process is carried out. 9 15. A color calibration system (1) that conforms to any of the requirements 1-13, and whose characteristic is: that the mentioned color sensor is located inside the printing press (20) and It is configured to run after the printing process.

16. The invention is a color calibration apparatus (10) suitable for use in tile (40) production. feature, - Entering the desired color values ​​to be applied to the tile (40) surface as input. at least one input unit that provides (11), - the color of the print applied to the tile (40) surface by means of at least one printing machine (20) at least one color sensor that enables the measurement of its values, 10 - color values ​​measured by the aforementioned color sensor and the aforementioned input The aforementioned print is based on the color values ​​entered via unit (11). calibrating at least one input parameter to be provided as input to the machine (20) at least one processor unit (12) that provides It includes. 15 17. A color calibration apparatus (10) in accordance with claim 16, and its feature is the mentioned processor. The input parameters of the printing machine (20) and the related input are associated with the unit (12). Measurements of color values ​​applied to the tile (40) surface corresponding to its parameters It must contain at least one memory unit (13). 20 18. A color calibration apparatus (10) conforming to claim 16 or 17, the feature of which is mentioned The input parameters of the printing press (20) and related to the processor unit (12) color values ​​applied to the tile (40) surface corresponding to the input parameters at least one memory unit containing the measurements after the baking process (13) 25 It includes.

19. A color calibration apparatus (10) conforming to claim 17 or 18, the feature of which is mentioned color value measurements of the memory unit (13) at the output of the printing press (20) and related a memory unit (13) 30 containing the secondary color value measurements after baking. It is the fact that.

20. A color calibration apparatus (10) that conforms to any of the requirements 17-19, and its characteristic is: The mentioned processing unit (12) processes the color values ​​entered via the input unit (11) and input to the printing press (20) based on the data recorded in the memory unit (13). to ensure that at least one of the input parameters provided is calibrated It is a configured processor unit (12). 5 21. A color calibration apparatus (10) conforming to any of the requirements 16-19, and its characteristic is: The input parameter in question is that at least one image file must be included.

22. A color calibration apparatus (10) in accordance with claim 21, and its feature is the image mentioned 10 The file must be an image file containing at least one numerical value at the RGB level.

23. A color calibration apparatus (10) conforming to any of the requirements 17-22, and its characteristic is: The processor unit (12) is trained with the data stored in the aforementioned memory unit (13). It is a processor unit (12) that contains the artificial intelligence algorithm. 15 24. A color calibration apparatus (10) conforming to any of the requirements 17-22, and its characteristic is: The processor unit (12) is trained with the data stored in the aforementioned memory unit (13). It is a processor unit (12) that contains the machine learning algorithm.

25. A color calibration apparatus (10) conforming to any of the requirements 17-22, and its characteristic is: The processor unit (12) is trained with the data stored in the aforementioned memory unit (13). It is a processor unit (12) that contains the deep learning algorithm.

26. A color calibration system (1) that conforms to any of the requirements 16-25, and has the characteristic of 25 The color sensor in question is a hyperspectral camera.

27. A color calibration system (1) that conforms to any of the requirements 16-25, and has the following characteristics: The color sensor in question is a spectrophotometer.

28. A color calibration apparatus (10) conforming to any of the requirements 16-25, and its characteristic is: The color detector in question is an infrared sensor. 11 29. The invention is a color calibration method for tile (40) production, the feature of which is: - the desired color to be applied to the tile (40) surface via at least one input unit (11) entering the values ​​as input, - at least one color and / or on the tile (40) surface by means of at least one printing machine (20). Applying print to the design, 5 - tile (40) by the aforementioned printing machine (20) via at least one color sensor Measuring the color values ​​of the print applied to the surface, - by the aforementioned color sensor via at least one processing unit (12) measured color values ​​and the color entered via the mentioned input unit (11) At least one input will be provided as input to the printing press (20) based on its values. calibration of the parameter It includes the steps of the process.

30. A color calibration method in accordance with claim 29, and its characteristic is the aforementioned processing unit. (12) printing machine (20) input parameters and related input parameters 15 At least one containing the color value measurements applied to the corresponding tile (40) surface. data stored in the memory unit (13) and the color entered via the input unit (11) Calibration of at least one input parameter of the printing press (20) based on its values It includes the process step.

31. A color calibration method that conforms to claim 29 or 30, and whose characteristic is the processor mentioned. printing machine (20) input parameters and related input via unit (12) The color values ​​applied to the tile (40) surface corresponding to the parameters of baking recorded data in at least one memory unit (13) containing the measurements after the operation and based on the color values ​​entered via the input unit (11), the printing press 25 (20) includes the calibration step of at least one input parameter.

32. A color calibration method that conforms to claim 30 or 31, and whose characteristic is the memory mentioned. color value measurements of the unit (13) printing machine (20) output and related measurements It has a memory unit (13) which includes secondary color value measurements after baking. 30 12 33. A color calibration method that conforms to any of claims 29-32, and whose characteristic is: the aforementioned color sensor at the output of the printing press (20) and baking / baking It is positioned before the oven (30) where the process is carried out.

34. A color calibration method that conforms to either of claims 29-33, and has the characteristic of 5. the mentioned calibration process before the tile (40) firing / baking process It is the realization of.

35. A color calibration method that conforms to any of claims 29-32, and whose characteristic is: the mentioned color sensor is located inside the printing press (20) and 10 It is configured to run after the printing process.

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