Networked Embroidery Data Generation System Separating Terminal and Processing
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing embroidery data processing systems require dedicated applications for generating image data and embroidery data, which complicates the process and reduces user convenience when creating embroidery patterns with embroidery machines.
Innovation Solution
A network-connected embroidery data generation system comprising a terminal apparatus and an embroidery data generation apparatus, where the terminal apparatus inputs generation conditions and displays preview images, while the embroidery data generation apparatus generates and transmits the necessary data for sewing the pattern, separating the processing tasks and simplifying user interaction.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If a dedicated application is used for generating image data and embroidery data, then the processing capability is sufficient, but the operation complexity increases and user convenience decreases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent divides the embroidery data generation system into two separate components: a terminal apparatus for user interaction (inputting generation conditions and displaying previews) and an embroidery data generation apparatus for data processing. This segmentation allows the terminal to remain simple while delegating complex processing to the generation apparatus, resolving the contradiction between ease of operation and device complexity
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces a network communication system as an intermediary between the terminal apparatus and the embroidery data generation apparatus. This mediator enables the terminal to interact with users without requiring it to perform complex data generation tasks, thus maintaining operational simplicity while achieving sufficient processing capability
2Device complexity
If all processing functions are integrated into one apparatus, then the system is simpler, but the terminal apparatus becomes too complex for users
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments the system into a terminal apparatus handling only user interaction functions and an embroidery data generation apparatus handling processing functions. This segmentation maintains overall system simplicity while protecting terminal apparatus usability by excluding complex processing tasks from the user-facing device
3Ease of operation
If the terminal apparatus generates image data and embroidery data itself, then the processing is self-sufficient, but the terminal apparatus requires complex dedicated applications
Solution Approach 1:
The patent extracts the complex data generation functionality from the terminal apparatus and places it in the embroidery data generation apparatus. This extraction allows the terminal to remain simple and user-friendly while still providing comprehensive embroidery data generation capabilities through the separated processing system
Solution Approach 2:
The embroidery data generation apparatus serves multiple functions: generating image data, generating embroidery data, and communicating with various terminal apparatuses through the network. This multi-functionality compensates for the terminal's reduced functionality, maintaining overall system adaptability while simplifying the terminal apparatus
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AI summary
An embroidery data generation system includes a terminal apparatus and an embroidery data generation apparatus. A terminal controller acquires a generation condition of embroidery data inputted via an input device, transmits the acquired generation condition to the embroidery data generation apparatus via a terminal communication interface, and controls a display to display a preview image indicating an embroidery finish of an embroidery pattern based on image data transmitted from the embroidery data generation apparatus. An apparatus controller receives the generation condition transmitted from the terminal apparatus via an apparatus communication interface, generates the embroidery data for sewing the embroidery pattern based on the received generation condition, generates the image data for displaying the preview image on the display based on the received generation condition, and transmits the generated image data to the terminal apparatus having transmitted the generation condition.