Color Palette Optimization in Image Generation

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Solution Overview

Problem

Conventional image generation systems using machine learning models like generative adversarial networks (GANs) cannot generate images based on user-specified color palettes, resulting in images that do not closely adhere to a user-intended color palette.

Innovation Solution

A method and system for color optimization in generated images, which involves receiving an image generation prompt with a text description of target image content and color information, encoding the prompt to obtain image features representing the content and color palette, and generating an image that represents the target content with the target color palette based on these features.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Manufacturing precision

If conventional GAN-based image generation systems are used, then images can be generated from text prompts, but the generated images cannot adhere to user-specified color palettes

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvecolor palette adherenceVSAvoidcolor customization capability
Core Design Contradiction:
Manufacturing precisionVSAdaptability or versatility

Solution Approach 1:

The system performs preliminary encoding of the target color palette into color embeddings before image generation. These color embeddings are prepared in advance and integrated into the generation process to guide color selection, ensuring the generated image adheres to the specified palette without requiring post-processing adjustments.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

Solution Approach 2:

The system implements a feedback mechanism where the generated image's color distribution is compared against the target color palette embeddings. This feedback loop allows the model to adjust and optimize color usage during generation, ensuring closer adherence to the user-specified palette through iterative refinement.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #23Feedback

2Manufacturing precision

If conventional image generation models are used, then image generation speed is maintained, but color optimization and palette matching are not achieved

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvecolor optimizationVSAvoidsystem architecture complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Manufacturing precisionVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The system merges the color embedding module with the existing GAN architecture, integrating color palette processing directly into the generation workflow. By combining these functions into a unified system rather than adding separate post-processing steps, the solution achieves color optimization without proportionally increasing overall system complexity.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #5Merging (Combining)

Solution Approach 2:

The color embedding mechanism serves multiple functions simultaneously: it encodes the target palette, guides the generation process, and provides feedback for optimization. This multi-functionality reduces the need for separate dedicated components for each task, thereby limiting the increase in system complexity while achieving comprehensive color control.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

Data Source

PatentUS12322007B2Systems and methods for color palette optimization
Publication Date: 2025.06.03 ADOBE INC
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AI summary

A method and system for color optimization in generated images are described. The method and system include receiving an image generation prompt that includes a text description of target image content and color information describing a target color palette; encoding the image generation prompt to obtain image features that represent the target image content and the target color palette; and generating an image representing the target image content with the target color palette based on the image features.