Color Sampling System for Custom Packaging
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing technologies do not utilize digital color sampling of a subject's clothing and accessories to automatically color a three-dimensional product, such as a packaged edible or beverage, to match or complement the subject's clothing, which is a gap in customizing packaging to harmonize with the consumer's attire.
Innovation Solution
A system that includes a digital imaging device for capturing an image of the consumer, using image processing software to extract a color palette from their clothing, which is then applied to modify graphic templates for printing on product packaging, such as beverage containers or food items, to create a harmonious color match.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If digital color sampling and automatic color extraction are implemented, then customization capability and personalization are improved, but device complexity and system integration requirements increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines multiple functions into an integrated system: digital imaging device for color sampling, image processing software for color extraction, graphic template modification, and high-speed printing are merged into a single automated workflow. This resolves the contradiction by consolidating complexity into a unified system that delivers high customization capability without requiring separate manual processes for each function.
Solution Approach 2:
The system performs automatic color palette extraction and template modification without human intervention. The image processing software automatically samples colors from captured images, extracts dominant color palettes, and applies them to graphic templates, enabling the system to serve itself in the customization process while maintaining high adaptability.
2Manufacturing precision
If high-speed high-resolution printing is used for personalized packaging, then customization quality and consumer appeal are improved, but production time and processing speed requirements increase
Solution Approach 1:
Graphic templates are pre-designed and stored in the system with placeholder color schemes. When customization is requested, only the color data needs to be injected into the pre-prepared templates, and the personalized packaging is immediately printed. This preliminary preparation of templates resolves the contradiction by enabling high-quality personalized packaging to be produced rapidly without lengthy design and setup times.
Data Source
AI summary
Apparatus such as a vending machine can store custom-decorated physical products to be dispensed or made available to users and consumers based on a color sampling of another object or person. The invention also includes the method of creating the packaging of the products based on the color sampling of the object or person.