Coating Texture Comparison Using Relative Multi-Angle Indicators
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing methods struggle to provide consistent and understandable information for matching coating textures, particularly in large datasets, making it difficult for end users to accurately identify and match coating colors and textures.
Innovation Solution
A computer system and method for calculating coating texture indicators using a relative texture characteristic database, which correlates target coating texture variables with bulk texture data, and displays human-perceived texture differences through a graphical user interface.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Measurement precision
If coating texture information is provided using large datasets from multiple angles, then measurement precision is improved, but device complexity and ease of operation deteriorate
Solution Approach 1:
The patent extracts only the most relevant texture characteristics from comprehensive multi-angle measurements. The system identifies and extracts key texture parameters that human observers actually perceive, discarding redundant data while maintaining measurement precision for the essential characteristics.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent transforms complex multi-angle texture data into simplified relative texture characteristics through mathematical processing. By changing the parameter representation from raw multi-angle measurements to processed relative characteristics, the system maintains precision while reducing complexity for user interpretation.
2Measurement precision
If comprehensive coating texture data is collected from multiple angles, then measurement precision is improved, but ease of operation worsens
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces relative texture characteristics as an intermediary between raw measurement data and user interpretation. This intermediary layer processes complex multi-angle data into intuitive relative comparisons that users can easily understand while preserving the precision of the original measurements.
Solution Approach 2:
The system changes the parameter representation from complex multi-angle measurements to simplified relative texture characteristics. This transformation maintains the precision information while presenting it in a format that is much easier for users to interpret and use for matching decisions.
3Manufacturing precision
If relative texture characteristics are calculated for all coatings, then texture matching accuracy is improved, but loss of time increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent calculates relative texture characteristics for all coatings in advance and stores them in a database. This preliminary action allows the system to quickly retrieve pre-computed characteristics during matching operations, achieving high accuracy without time-consuming real-time calculations.
Solution Approach 2:
The system computes texture characteristics for all available coatings rather than just potential matches. This excessive action ensures that when a target coating is presented, the system can immediately compare against all coatings using pre-computed data, achieving both high accuracy and fast response.
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AI summary
A method for calculating a coating textures indicator can comprise receiving target coating texture variables from an image. The method can also comprise accessing a relative texture characteristic database that stores a set of texture characteristic relationships for a plurality of coatings. The method can further comprise calculating a correlation between the target coating texture variables and target coating texture variables associated with a compared coating. Based upon the calculated correlation, the method can comprise, calculating a set of relative texture characteristics for the target coating that indicate relative differences in texture between the target coating and the compared coating. Each of the relative texture characteristics can comprise an assessment over all angles of the target coating.