3D Color Model for Harmonized Palette Generation
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Solution Overview
Problem
Designers face challenges in creating color palettes that achieve color harmony, as choosing complementary colors is subjective and time-consuming, especially when dealing with a large number of colors, and existing computerized tools are limited in assisting with this process.
Innovation Solution
A computerized color tool with a graphical user interface displays a 3D color model allowing users to select primary colors and automatically display complementary colors, represented as unique points, enabling the creation of harmonized color palettes by connecting selected points and showcasing a subset of harmonious colors within a defined radius.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Measurement precision
If designers manually choose colors from a color book, then they can select colors based on experience and training, but the process is time-consuming and subjective
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces the manual mechanical process of flipping through color books and visually selecting colors with an automated computerized system. The system uses algorithms to calculate complementary colors based on color theory principles, automatically generating harmonized palettes without manual intervention, thus resolving the contradiction between accuracy and time consumption.
Solution Approach 2:
The system enables self-service by allowing users to input primary colors and automatically receiving generated complementary colors and harmonized palettes. The automated color harmonization engine performs the selection task independently, eliminating the need for designers to manually search and select colors, thereby significantly reducing time while maintaining or improving accuracy.
2Adaptability or versatility
If designers choose multiple complementary colors manually, then they can create a complete color palette, but the complexity increases as every color must be complementary to all other colors
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments the complex task of selecting multiple complementary colors into a systematic process. It first identifies primary colors, then automatically generates secondary colors that are complementary to the primaries, and finally ensures all colors in the palette are harmonized with each other. This segmentation reduces the complexity by breaking down the overwhelming task into manageable, automated steps.
Solution Approach 2:
The system introduces an intermediary automated color harmonization engine that mediates between the designer's primary color choices and the final complete palette. This intermediary automatically calculates and selects complementary colors, ensuring they are harmonized with all other colors in the palette, thereby simplifying the complex multi-color selection process while maintaining completeness.
3Productivity
If existing computerized tools are used, then the process is faster than manual selection, but they are limited to searching predefined palettes or creating palettes from photographs
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements a dynamic color harmonization system that adapts to user inputs. Unlike static predefined palettes, the system dynamically generates complementary colors based on the specific primary colors chosen by the user. This dynamic approach maintains high productivity while providing unlimited versatility, as each user session generates customized palettes tailored to their specific needs and color choices.
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AI summary
An embodiment may involve obtaining a three-dimensional color model containing hue, lightness, and chroma dimensions. The color model may represent each of at least one thousand distinct colors as unique points within the hue, lightness, and chroma dimensions. The embodiment may involve displaying, in accordance with the color model, a rotatable three-dimensional representation of the unique points. The embodiment may further involve receiving a selection of a first point of the unique points and a selection of a second point of the unique points. The embodiment may involve, in response to receiving the selection of the first point and the selection of the second point, displaying, in accordance with the color model, a rotatable three-dimensional representation of the first point, the second point, a line connecting the first point and the second point, and a subset of the unique points that are within a particular radius of the line.