Sewing Machine Data Generator for Embroidery Color Visibility
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional sewing machines have difficulty distinguishing embroidery patterns from the fabric when the thread colors match the fabric, making it hard for users to select preferred or unique colors for their embroidery designs.
Innovation Solution
A data generator and sewing machine system that allows users to select and prioritize colors for embroidery patterns, randomly assigning colors from a predetermined palette to ensure visibility and preference, with a user-friendly interface for color selection and designation.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If predetermined thread colors are used for embroidery patterns, then the embroidery data can be generated quickly and easily, but the embroidery pattern may not be distinguishable from the fabric when colors match, reducing aesthetic appeal and user preference satisfaction
Solution Approach 1:
The system pre-stores multiple coloring data sets in the storage unit, each containing predetermined color combinations for embroidery patterns. This preliminary preparation allows the selecting unit to quickly retrieve and apply appropriate color schemes without requiring users to manually set each color, thus maintaining ease of operation while providing diverse color options that enhance aesthetic appeal and distinguishability from fabric backgrounds.
2Adaptability or versatility
If users manually select and designate thread colors for each pattern portion, then color preference and aesthetic appeal can be improved, but the operation becomes troublesome and time-consuming
Solution Approach 1:
The generating unit automatically generates embroidery data with assigned thread colors based on the selected coloring data set, without requiring manual user intervention for each color designation. The system serves itself by automatically matching pattern portions with appropriate colors from the predetermined sets, thus providing color preference flexibility while maintaining ease of operation through automation.
Solution Approach 2:
The storage unit stores multiple coloring data sets that can be applied to various embroidery patterns universally. Each coloring data set contains color combinations that can accommodate different pattern types and fabric backgrounds, allowing the system to provide versatile color options across different embroidery designs without requiring separate manual color selection for each pattern.
3Stability of the object's composition
If the embroidery pattern uses colors similar to the fabric, then the overall color harmony may be improved, but the pattern visibility and distinguishability are reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The system applies different color strategies to different pattern portions based on local requirements. By selecting from multiple predetermined coloring data sets, the system can assign colors that harmonize with the fabric for certain areas while ensuring that critical pattern elements have sufficient contrast and distinguishability, thus achieving both color harmony and pattern visibility through localized color optimization.
Data Source
AI summary
A data generator includes a memory and a processor. The memory may store a plurality of predetermined colors. The processor may control the data generator to assign a color, to display an embroidery pattern, to designate a color of the thread color data, and to allocate the designated color. The color, which is extracted randomly from the plurality of predetermined colors, may be assigned as a thread color data of each of a plurality of color-based pattern portions. The embroidery pattern may be displayed to a screen with the color assigned to each of the plurality of color-based pattern portions. The color of the thread color data designated from each of the plurality of color-based pattern portions may be included in the displayed embroidery pattern. The designated color may be allocated with priority over the plurality of predetermined colors for each of the plurality of color-based pattern portions.