JP2002074380A - System and method for designating color and computer readable recording medium - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a system and a method for designating color and a computer readable recording medium, with which a color list corresponding to a color sample directory is presented on the screen of a computer. SOLUTION: In the color designating system utilizing the computer, the color list to be displayed on the computer with the same colors and the same identification numbers as the color sample directory having identification numbers for respective colors is prepared. A CPU part 104 runs a color pallet program 106 having a data file 109 storing that color list. A color pallet for designating a color out of the color list composed of both the identification numbers and the colors, is displayed on a display device 102 by the CPU part 104. A user selects and designates the color out of the displayed color list.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a color designation system for designating colors on a display screen of a computer, a color designation method, and a computer-readable recording medium.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art In recent years, a color management system has been developed in which colors on a display screen of a computer and colors printed by a printer are displayed and printed in the same color on any device without being influenced by the characteristics of each device. Have been. In addition, when a user uses a drawing software on a computer, for example, if the user wants to specify and use a favorite color other than the color prepared in advance in the drawing software, a color palette or the like is used. A desired color is designated by starting up the software and designating a color from a displayed color space, or by designating RGB values.

[0003]

As described above, in the conventional color specification, a color is specified from within a color space, and RGB is used.
The method of designating each value is very complicated and complicated. Also, for example, when purchasing goods using the Internet, the colors displayed by the computer and the colors of the actual goods do not match, so when the goods are actually delivered to hand, There was a problem of noticing that the colors were different. In addition, specialized knowledge is required to perform a color scheme in which each surface of a polyhedron such as a cube is three-dimensionally viewed and a color scheme in consideration of the nature of the color. In addition, you can save the color you have created once in a list,
There is no color designation system that can be saved with comments and easily used from software such as a color palette.

The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and provides a color designation system, a color designation method, and a computer-readable recording medium for presenting a color list corresponding to a color sample book on a computer screen. The purpose is to provide. Another object of the present invention is to provide a color designation system, a color designation method, and a computer-readable recording medium that present a plurality of color arrangements that look three-dimensional on a polyhedron, and a plurality of color arrangement patterns in consideration of the properties of the colors. Also, as another purpose, a color specification system that creates a list of colors that have been created or used frequently, saves it with a favorite name and comment, and specifies that color more easily than a color palette. Provided are a designation method and a computer-readable recording medium.

[0005]

In order to solve the above-mentioned problems, in a color specifying system using a computer according to the present invention, a data file storing a color list in which a plurality of colors and identification numbers of the respective colors are stored is provided. In accordance with a request from a user, there is provided a means for presenting a list in which identification numbers and colors correspond, and a means for selecting a color from the presented list.

In the color designation system using a computer according to the present invention, the identification numbers in the color list correspond to the identification numbers of the color sample books in which the identification numbers are assigned to the respective colors, and the same identification numbers are used. Of the color list, the color of the color sample book and the color of the color list displayed on the computer screen are adjusted so that the colors of RGB are the same.
It is characterized by being indicated by a value.

In the color designation system using a computer according to the present invention, the data file is
Further storing a three-dimensional color list of a color scheme that takes into account the nature of the color scheme or color that makes the polyhedron look three-dimensional in advance, the colors of the three-dimensional color list are specified by colors or identification numbers in the color list stored in the data file, According to the request from the user,
It is characterized by presenting a three-dimensional color list.

In the color specifying system using a computer according to the present invention, the data file is
A custom color list that groups one or more colors selected from the color list according to the user's preference is further stored, and the color of the custom color list is the color or the color in the color list stored in the data file. Identified by an identification number,
It is characterized in that a custom color list is presented according to a request from a user.

Further, in the color designation system according to the present invention, a means for prompting a user to independently adjust RGB values to create a color or a means for selecting a color from the above color list; Means for prompting input of additional information to be added, means for associating the created color or the selected color with the additional information and storing it in a data file as a color dictionary list, The color dictionary is specified using colors or identification numbers in a color list stored in a data file, and presents a color dictionary list in accordance with a request from a user.

In the color designation system according to the present invention, the data file further stores a classified color list in which a plurality of colors classified into an arbitrary category are associated with identification numbers of the respective colors, in units of the category. The color designation system further comprises: color information input means for inputting color information to be classified; and color classification means for classifying the input color information into categories. The classification color list corresponding to the category classified by is read from the data file and presented.

In the color designation system according to the present invention, the data file further includes a classification color information database for storing classification color information for classifying color information into categories, and the color classification means includes: The color information is classified into categories with reference to a classification color information database.

In the color designation system according to the present invention, when the classification target is a user's skin color, the data file includes a classification color list in category units for each type of thing worn by a person. The color specifying system stores the user information database that stores the category information in which the user's skin color is classified in association with a user ID that uniquely defines the user, and specifies the input user. A category searching means for searching the user information database for the category of the user based on the information; information on an input type of object desired by the user; and a category searched by the category searching means. In addition, the user searches the data file for a classification color list of the user's desired type of wearing object, which is a classification color list of the category of the user. Characterized by comprising the list searching means.

[0013] In the color specifying method using a computer according to the present invention, a step of storing a data file storing a color list in which a plurality of colors are associated with identification numbers of the colors in the computer; And displaying the color list corresponding to the identification number and the color on the display device, and selecting the color from the displayed color list and storing information on the color. The number corresponds to the identification number of the color sample book in which each color has an identification number, and for the colors of the same identification number, the color of the color list is the color of the color sample book and the color displayed on the computer screen. R adjusted so that the color of the list becomes the same color
It is characterized by being indicated by a GB value.

In the color designation method using a computer according to the present invention, when a desired color is not present in the color list, a color close to the desired color is selected from the color list. Acquiring a RGB value corresponding to the color, displaying a screen that can be finely adjusted based on the RGB value, acquiring each of the RGB values and the finely adjusted value, and identifying an identification number of the selected color. Registering RGB values in a color list in association with the color list.

Further, in the color specifying method according to the present invention, there is provided a color specifying method using a computer, wherein a step of inputting color information to be classified and a step of classifying the input color information into an arbitrary category. Reading and presenting a classified color list corresponding to a classified category from a data file storing a classified color list in which a plurality of colors classified into an arbitrary category and identification numbers of the colors are associated with the category unit And allowing the user to select a color from the displayed color list and storing information related to the color, wherein the identification numbers in the color list are the identification numbers of the color sample books in which the identification numbers are assigned to the respective colors. It is characterized by corresponding to.

In the color designating method according to the present invention, the step of inputting the color information of the classification target includes the step of inputting color image data in which the classification target and a color mark including one or more reference colors are subjects. Input, and correcting the numerical information of the color to be classified, included in the color image data, based on the difference between the numerical value of the reference color included in the color mark and the expected value of the reference color, Inputting the corrected numerical information of the color to be classified as color information.

Further, in the color specifying method according to the present invention, the step of classifying the color information into an arbitrary category is performed by referring to a classification color information database storing classification color information for classifying color information into categories. The method includes a step of classifying the color information into categories.

In the color specifying method according to the present invention, when the classification target is a skin color of a user, the classified information is stored in association with a user ID uniquely determined by the user. A step of searching for a category of the user based on the information identifying the user input from the database; and a step of searching for a category-specific classified color list for each type of thing worn by a person from a data file. Is a classification color list for the type of thing desired by the user based on the input information of the type of thing desired by the user, which corresponds to the category of the user. Searching the classified color list.

Further, a program according to the present invention is a program for causing a computer to execute the above-described color designation method.

A recording medium according to the present invention is a computer-readable recording medium in which a program for causing a computer to execute the above-described color designation method is recorded.

[0021]

DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS Hereinafter, the present invention will be described through embodiments of the present invention. However, the following embodiments do not limit the invention described in the claims, and all the combinations of the features described in the embodiments are necessary for solving the invention. Not necessarily. First, a configuration of a color designation system according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing a configuration of a color designation system according to an embodiment of the present invention. In this figure, reference numeral 101 denotes a computer, for example, a CRT (Cathode Ray Tube).
And a display device 102 such as a liquid crystal display device, and an input / output device 103 such as a keyboard and a mouse.

In the computer 101, a CPU (central processing unit) 104 for controlling the inside of the computer 101 and a function of designating a desired color by a color palette prepared as a standard by an OS (operating system) are provided. Certain application software 105
And a color palette program 106 stored in a computer-readable recording medium. The color palette program 106 is used for the application software 10
5 is a program executed by the CPU unit 104 when it is desired to specify a color that is not prepared in the application software 105 at the time of use. The functions or files used by this program include a color palette unit 107 for displaying and controlling the color palette, and creation and editing of a “custom color list” and “color dictionary list” for the user to create and edit. A registered color list control unit 108 for displaying and controlling an edit screen, a data file 109 storing various color data, and a standard function hook unit 110 for hooking a standard function for starting an OS standard color palette are provided.

FIG. 2 is a diagram showing an embodiment of a data table for various color data stored in the data file 109. Reference numeral 109a denotes a data table of a color list, and includes a value of the identification number 109a1, DIC1, DIC
For 2,..., The RGB value of the corresponding color is 0 in decimal.
Numerical values of up to 255 are stored in the RGB value 109a2. In 109a3, all hues are divided into ten kinds of color gamut names, and each color belongs to a different color gamut.
A code corresponding to each color gamut name is assigned. By specifying this code, the data file 109 provides data of only a color list belonging to a certain color gamut. still,
The data table of the identification number 109a1 and the RGB value 109a2 is a color sample book used for printing, paint, etc., in which the color of the color sample book with the identification number 109a1 and the color displayed on the display device 102 are shown. Are created by adjusting the RGB values 109a2 so that

FIG. 3 is a diagram showing a display example of a color palette presenting a color list. Reference numeral 122 denotes a color designation method selection button 122 that allows the user to select a color designation method.
a, 122b, 122c, 122d, 122e, 122
This is a color designation method selection unit having f. Although not shown, the user makes a selection by using a mouse as the input device 103, moving a cursor onto the selection button, and performing a click operation (hereinafter referred to as a click). here,
Clicking on 122a brings up the current screen of the color designation method for presenting the color list. Note that this screen is also a screen displayed when the color pallet unit 107 is activated. Also, 12
Clicking on 2b displays a color specification method screen that presents both a color plane and an RGB value centered on saturation and lightness and specifies one of them. Clicking on 122c displays a color that presents a list of solid colors. When the screen of the specification method is clicked, and 122d is clicked, HTML (Hyper
This is a screen of a color designation method that can designate a color standardized for Text Markup Language (Text Markup Language).

Reference numeral 123 denotes an original color display area for displaying a color to be changed selected while using the application software 105. 124 is selected by the user,
This is a candidate color area for displaying the color of the change candidate. Reference numeral 125 denotes a color list display area, and reference numeral 125 'denotes a scroll bar for displaying an undisplayed portion of the color list display area 125. Reference numeral 126 denotes an identification number display area for displaying an identification number corresponding to the color of the selected change candidate. Reference numeral 127 denotes a color gamut designation pull-down menu which, when clicked, displays a list of color gamut names divided into ten types based on a difference between hues or hues and allows selection. When a certain gamut name is selected, the CPU 104 reads out the color list of the identification number corresponding to the hue code 109a3 of FIG. 2 corresponding to the selected gamut name from the color list stored in the data file 109. . Then, the CPU unit 104 displays only the color list belonging to the selected color gamut in the color list display area 125. 127 'is an area for displaying the selected color gamut name. An OK button 128 is used to determine a color by clicking. Reference numeral 129 denotes a cancel button for canceling the color designation operation by clicking.

FIG. 4 shows a display example of a color pallet for specifying a color by a color space and RGB values. Hereinafter, the display screen 131 will be described. This color designation method is a conventional designation method. Reference numerals 122 to 128 are as described in FIG. 3, and reference numeral 132 is a gauge indicating an R value (a quantitative value of red). By dragging and moving in the horizontal direction, the R value becomes 0 to
255 (decimal). 13
2 'is an R value, and a numerical value from 0 to 255 (decimal number) can be input from the keyboard. When the gauge 132 is moved, the R value 132 'fluctuates in conjunction with it, and when the value of the R value 132' is changed, the gage 132 moves in conjunction with it.
Similarly, the gauge 133 and the G value 133 'move in conjunction with each other, and the gauge 134 and the B value 134' move in conjunction with each other.
As described above, a desired color can be created by setting each of the RGB values to a desired value in units of one unit.

Further, on this screen, a color can be more visually specified. Reference numeral 135 denotes a color plane in which lightness is represented by a vertical axis and saturation is represented by a horizontal axis. When you click, you have selected a color for that location. Reference numeral 136 denotes a gauge representing a hue. By moving the gauge up and down, all hues of red, green, and blue can be selected. When the hue is determined, a color plane 135 is displayed for the hue. . As described above, a color can be visually specified from the color plane 135.

Next, the operation of the above-described color designation system will be described with reference to the drawings. FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing the operation of the color designation system shown in FIG. First, when the user starts the color palette program 106, the standard function hook unit 110 hooks a standard function for starting the color palette of the OS standard and enters a resident state (step S).
1). Next, assuming that the user is using the application software 105, the user selects a color to be changed to his / her favorite color on the application, and
Execute the color palette function of. Thereby, CPU
The unit 104 attempts to activate the OS standard color palette. That is, the above standard function is called (step S
2). Since the standard function is hooked by the standard function hook 110, the CPU 104 executes the color palette 107 instead of the OS standard color palette. As a result, the color list is read from the data file 109, and a color pallet screen displaying the color list display area 125 shown in FIG. 3 is displayed on the display device 102 (step S3).

Next, when the user selects a color from the color list display area 125 shown in FIG. 3 in which the selected color is displayed, the selected color is displayed in the candidate color area 124 and the identification number display area 126 displays the selected color. The identification number is displayed (step S
4). When the user determines that the desired color is compared with the original color displayed in the original color display area 123, that is, when the desired color is present in the color list display area 125 (step S5). YES), the color is determined by clicking the OK button 128 (step S6), and the RGB values are returned to the application software 105 as the return value of the function (step S7). As described above, the color selected by the user on the application is replaced with the color desired by the user.

Next, in FIG. 6, the color list display area 1
If there is no desired color in 25 (step S in FIG. 5)
No. 5) is shown. First, a color close to a desired color is selected from the color list display area 125 in FIG. 3 (step S8). Next, a color designation method selection unit 1
When the button 122b is clicked from among the buttons 22, the screen display 131 of the color palette and the color palette designated by the RGB values shown in FIG. 4 is displayed on the display device 102 (step S9). Here, whether to fine-tune the respective gauges 132, 133, and 134 of R, G, and B,
The respective values of the R value 132 ', the G value 133', and the B value 134 'are finely adjusted or adjusted to obtain a desired color (step S10). When the desired color is obtained (YES in step S11), the OK button is clicked to determine the color (step S12), and the RGB values are returned to the application software 105 as a function return value (step S13). As described above, the color selected by the user on the application is replaced with the color desired by the user. Rather than suddenly selecting a color from the color plane 135 as in the prior art, a color close to the desired color has already been selected in step S8.
Adjusting the RGB values makes it easier to create a desired color.

Next, a screen display example of a color pallet for specifying a color by a color solid shown in FIG. 7 will be described. This screen is for designating colors to be arranged on the three sides of the cube. Reference numeral 142 denotes a custom color display area in which boxes for selecting colors from a color dictionary or a custom color list are arranged. A selection color display area 143 displays colors and identification numbers of the three colors being selected. Reference numeral 144 denotes a model color display area for displaying a list of a set of three colors prepared in advance in consideration of a three-dimensional effect, color properties, and the like. Reference numeral 145 denotes a confirmation display area for actually arranging three colors on each surface of the cube and confirming how the cube looks.

Next, the operation of the color pallet screen 141 for specifying a color by a color solid and the operation of the color specifying system shown in FIG. 1 will be described. When the user clicks the button 122c while the color designation method selection unit 122 shown in FIGS. 3 and 4 is displayed, the CPU unit 104 reads the color solid data from the data file, and sets the color for the color designation using the color solid. The pallet screen 141 is displayed on the display device 102. On the screen 141, the user can select a color from any of the custom color display area 142 and the model color display area 144 by clicking the mouse as the input device 103. First, when the user wants to select a color combination from the custom color display area 142, the user displays a color dictionary or a custom color list.
That is, the CPU 104 reads out the color dictionary list and the custom color list from the data file 109 and displays the display device 1.
02 is displayed. When the user selects a desired list, the CPU 104 displays the color list registered in the list in the custom color display area 142. next,
When the user selects a desired color combination from the custom color display area 142 by clicking the mouse, the three colors are reflected in the selected color display area 143 and the confirmation display area 145. As described above, a desired color combination can be designated from the three-dimensional colors registered in the color dictionary list and the custom color list.

When the user selects a set of colors from the model color display area 144, the three colors are reflected on the selected color display area 143 and the confirmation display area 145. In addition, a name that is imaged from a color such as “passionate” or “colorful” is added to a plurality of previously prepared three-dimensional color combinations, so that the user can select a three-dimensional color to be imaged from the name. It may be. As described above, it is possible to easily perform color arrangement on a three-dimensional surface in consideration of the properties of colors, which has been difficult without conventional knowledge. Further, the above-described color designation method is suitable for use not only for three-dimensional colors but also for combinations of colors.

Next, a screen display example for creating a custom color list shown in FIG. 8 will be described. Reference numeral 152 denotes a selected color list name display area, in which the color list name selected using the color list selection button 152 'is displayed. Fifteen
A color selection area 3 is a color list name display area 152.
Is a color selection area for displaying a color list corresponding to the color list name being displayed together with the identification number. By clicking on a color in this color list, that color is selected. An add button 154 is clicked when the user wants to add the selected color to the custom color list. Reference numeral 155 denotes a delete button for clicking the color to be deleted from the custom color list and then deleting the selected color from the custom color list. Reference numeral 156 denotes a custom color list display area for displaying a list of colors selected as a custom color list together with an identification number. A list name area 157 is for the user to add a name to the color list being created.
Reference numeral 158 denotes a save button that is clicked when registration of the custom color list is completed and list name input is completed.

Next, a screen 15 for creating a custom color list
1 and the operation of the color designation system shown in FIG. First, when the button 122e is clicked while the color designation method selection unit 122 shown in FIGS. 3 and 4 is displayed, the CPU unit 104 causes the registered color list control unit 10
8 is executed to display a screen 151 for creating a custom color list on the display device 102. Next, it is determined from which color list a color is to be selected, and the color list is selected with a color list selection button 152 '. By doing so, the CPU unit 10
4 reads out the data of the color list selected from the data file 109, matches the color of the color list with the identification number based on the information, and displays the data in the custom color list creation screen 151 displayed on the display device 102. Color selection area 1
Display on 53. Next, when the user selects one color from the color selection area 153 and clicks the add button 154, the color is added to the custom color list display area 156. By repeating the above operation for a plurality of colors, a custom color list is created. To delete a color once added to the custom color list, the user can select the color to be deleted from the custom color list display area 156 and click the delete button 155 to delete the color. Next, the list name is input to the list name area 157. Next, if both the custom color list and the list name are desired, the CPU 104 registers the data of the custom color list and the list name in the data file 109 by clicking the save button 158.

Next, a screen display example for creating a color dictionary list shown in FIG. 9 will be described. Reference numeral 162 denotes a color display area for displaying the color being adjusted. 163 is a color name area for giving a name to the color adjusted in the color display area. 1
Reference numeral 64 denotes an R value gauge that allows the user to adjust the R value when adjusting the color, and 164 ′ denotes an R value input area for adjusting the R value by inputting a numerical value of the R value. When the R value gauge 164 is moved, the R value in the R value input area 164 'also changes in conjunction with it. Conversely, when the R value in the R value input area 164' is changed, the R value gauge 164 changes in conjunction. Move. 165 is a G value gauge, 1
65 'is a G value input area. 166 is a B value gauge, and 166 'is a B value input area. The operation of the G value and the B value is the same as the operation of the R value.

Reference numeral 167 denotes an add button for adding a color to the color dictionary list by clicking when a color adjustment and a color name are determined. Reference numeral 168 denotes a delete button for clicking the color to be deleted from the color dictionary list to delete the selected color from the color dictionary list. 16
Reference numeral 9 denotes a color dictionary list display area in which colors created by the user are displayed together with color names. Reference numeral 170 denotes a color dictionary name input area for assigning a name to the color dictionary list being created. Reference numeral 171 denotes a save button for saving the color dictionary list and the name of the color dictionary list by clicking when the color dictionary list and the name of the color dictionary list become desired.

Next, the operation of the screen 161 for creating a color dictionary list and the operation of the color designation system shown in FIG. 1 will be described. First, the color designation method selection unit 1 shown in FIGS.
When the button 122f is clicked while the display 22 is displayed, the CPU unit 104 executes the registration list control unit 108, and displays the screen 161 for creating a color dictionary list on the display device 10.
Display to 2 Next, the user moves the R value gauge 164, the G value gauge 165, and the B value gauge 166 with a mouse, or moves the R value gauge 164 ', the G value gauge 16
The RGB values are adjusted by inputting numerical values from the keyboard into the 5 ′ and B value input areas 166 ′ to create a desired color. Next, a color name is input to the color name area 163.

Next, when the add button 167 is clicked, the created color and the color name are added to the dictionary list display area 169. To delete a color once added from the dictionary list, the user clicks on the color to be deleted from the dictionary list display area 169 to select it, and clicks the delete button 16.
Click 8 to delete. When the creation of the color dictionary list is completed, a name to be given to the color dictionary list is input to the color dictionary name input area 170. Next, when it is confirmed that the color dictionary list and the name of the color dictionary are desired, the save button 171 is clicked, and the CPU unit 104 stores the data of the color dictionary list and the name of the color dictionary in the data file 10.
9 is stored.

In the above-described embodiment, the method of designating the color by adjusting the RGB values with a gauge or the like has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the scales such as "hue, saturation, lightness" and Lab value are used. A method of specifying a color by adjusting the numerical value of the color with a gauge may be used.

Next, FIG. 10 is a diagram for explaining an outline of a business using the color designating software, which is color customizing software customized for a specific business using the color palette program 106 shown in FIG. Reference numeral 201 denotes a manufacturer, who is supplied with paint and pigment. A paint supplier 202 is a paint and pigment supplier. Reference numeral 203 denotes a color designation system software trader that manufactures color designation software using a computer. Reference numeral 204 denotes an intermediary, which sells products manufactured by the manufacturer 201 and the color designation system software 203 to the consumer 205. Reference numeral 210 denotes a commercially available color sample book, and the color specification system software trader 203 creates color specification software 211 based on the color sample book. Reference numeral 212 denotes a paint product, which is delivered from the painter 202 to the manufacturer 201. Reference numeral 213 denotes a product A, which is a product that the consumer has purchased or is about to purchase. Reference numeral 220 denotes FeedBack information, which is color information that is fed back according to a consumer's request. Reference numeral 221 denotes color information, which is color information transmitted by an identification number by sharing information of a common color and an identification number assigned to each color.

Next, the flow of information and things in an assumed business will be described with reference to FIG. For example, product A21
If 3 is a manicure, the color designation system software supplier 203 supplies the color designation software 211 to the manufacturer 201 that manufactures the product A213 (manicure), and the consumer 2
05 is also sold through the intermediary agent 204. Next, the consumer 205 uses the color specification software 211 to specify the identification number of the color desired for the nail polish, and transmits the color to the intermediary agent 204. The transmission means is a telephone, a facsimile, the Internet, or the like. Next, the intermediary agent 204
Is transmitted to the manufacturer 201. Manufacturer 20
1 confirms a color with the color designation software 211 and manufactures a nail varnish of the color. If there is no stock of the color, the color is ordered by notifying the paint company 202 of the identification number of the color. The manufactured nail polish is delivered to the consumer 205 via the intermediary agent 204. With the above system,
Consumers who previously selected nail polish from the colors of ready-made products manufactured by manufacturers can now specify their favorite colors and order products, and share common color specification software So there is no color shift. In addition, as mentioned above, the system that shares color information and specifies colors is not limited to nail polish colors, but if you want to coordinate your own colors such as car paint, hair color, home appliance paint, or plastic molding etc. It is suitable for use.

Next, as a second embodiment of the present invention, a color specification system that classifies human skin colors into a plurality of categories, presents a color list matching the skin colors of the category, and can specify the colors. This will be described with reference to the drawings. FIG. 11 is a diagram showing a color designation service using the color designation system according to the second embodiment of the present invention. Reference numeral 301 denotes a computer that executes a program for specifying colors. 302,3
03 is the same function as the display device 101 and the input / output device 103. Reference numeral 304 denotes a digital camera that captures a user and generates color image data. Reference numeral 305 denotes a color mark formed by combining a plurality of types of reference colors whose ideal values (expected values) in the case of color image data are stored in the computer 301.

Next, the outline of the flow of the color designation service in the above-described color designation system will be described below. The digital camera 304 inputs color image data obtained by photographing the user and the color markers 305 together to the computer 301 via a recording medium or a dedicated cable. In the case of a recording medium, the computer 301 has a device for reading color image data recorded on the recording medium. Next, based on the above information, the computer 301 generates numerical data of the skin color of the face from color image data in which the user's face and the color mark 305 are the subject. Specifically, how much the numerical value of the color mark 305 in the color image data deviates from the ideal value is calculated, and the numerical value of the skin color is corrected based on the value of the deviation (color difference). Next, the computer 301 receives from the input / output device 303 an input of personal information including a user ID and information on the type of thing desired by the user from the user. By processing the above information, the computer 301 presents a color list of things worn by a desired person of the user that match the skin color of the user. This allows the user to specify a color that matches the skin color of the user from the color list.

Next, details of the operation of the computer 301 will be described below with reference to the drawings. FIG.
FIG. 7 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration of a color designation system according to a second embodiment of the present invention. Reference numeral 306 denotes application software that is a program that can be executed by the CPU unit 104 on the computer 301. Reference numeral 307 is
This is a color pallet program that includes the color pallet unit 107 and the registered color list control unit 108 described above, and further has a color classification function. The application software 30
6 is software for virtually displaying a one-piece of a color designated from a color list when an object to be worn by the user is a one-piece.

Reference numeral 308 denotes a classification color in which a plurality of colors corresponding to the category and an identification number of each color are associated with a category unit for classifying a human skin color for each type of thing worn by a person. A user information database 308b that stores a list 308a and category information in which a user's skin color is classified in association with a user ID that uniquely defines the user.
And a classification color information database 308c that stores classification color information for classifying human skin color information into categories.
Is a data file for storing Reference numeral 309 denotes color image data in which the user and the color mark 305 input from the input / output device 303 or the like are subjects, the numerical values of the reference colors included in the color marks 305 of the color image data, and the expected values of the reference colors. An input processing unit that corrects the user's skin color value based on the difference from the value and inputs the corrected skin color value as color information.

The category for classifying human skin color includes, for example, a person who looks good in a warm-colored cloth represented by gold and a cool-colored cloth represented by silver due to a difference in skin color. When classifying people who suit the cloth, this is a category. The classification color information for classifying human skin colors is, for example, a skin color value (such as an RGB value).
This is information on the threshold value when a threshold value for category classification is provided. This threshold value may be a value obtained by a calculation formula obtained by empirical measurement, or a value obtained by statistically processing the judgment of an expert.

Reference numeral 310 denotes a classification color information database 30
8c, a color classification processing unit that classifies the skin color of the user into a predetermined category. 311 is the input / output device 3
The category search processing unit searches the user information database 308b for the category of the user based on the user ID input from the user ID 03. Reference numeral 312 denotes the type of the object desired by the user based on the input information of the type of the object desired by the user and the category searched by the category search processing unit 311. The classified color list 308a, which is the category of the user, in the data file 3
It is a color list search processing unit for searching from 09.

Each of the processing units of the color pallet program shown in FIGS. 1 and 12 may be realized by dedicated hardware, and each processing unit includes a memory and a CPU (central processing unit). And a program for realizing the function of each processing unit may be loaded into a memory and executed to realize the function. The memory may be a non-volatile memory such as a hard disk device, a magneto-optical disk device, or a flash memory, a read-only recording medium such as a CD-ROM, a RAM (Random Access), or the like.
Memory), or a computer-readable and writable recording medium using a combination thereof.

Next, the operation of the above-described color designation system will be described with reference to FIGS. 13 and 14
FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing an operation of the color designation system according to the second embodiment of the present invention. First, when the user ID and the type of thing the user wears are input from the input / output device 303, the color palette program 307
Checks whether the user information corresponding to the user ID is registered in the user information database 308b (step S31). Here, if the user information is not registered (NO in step S31), the color pallet program prompts the user to input skin color information, and the input processing unit 309 sets the user and the color mark 305 as the subject. The input color image data is input (step S41). Next, the input processing unit 309 corrects the numerical value of the skin color based on the data of the color mark 305 (Step S42). From the above, it is possible to obtain a numerical value of a skin color in which color misregistration due to a difference in photographing conditions such as the performance of a digital camera and a light source at the time of photographing has been corrected,
The user's skin color can be accurately digitized.

Next, the input processing unit 309 uses the corrected numerical value of the skin color as the user's skin color information,
10 (step S43). Color classification processing unit 31
0 refers to the classification color information database 308c,
The color information is classified into a predetermined category (step S4)
4). Next, the color palette program 307 associates the category classified by the color classification processing unit 310 with the user ID of the user, and
8b (step S45). After completing the above steps, the process returns to step S31.

Next, when the user information is registered (YES in step S31), the category search processing section 3
Reference numeral 11 denotes a user information database 308 based on the entered user ID (or registered in step S45).
b to retrieve the category of the user (step S
32). Next, the color list search processing unit 312, based on the input information of the type of thing desired by the user to be input and the category searched by the category search processing unit 311,
A classification color list 308a, which is a type of thing desired by the user and is a category of the user, is searched from the data file 309 (step S33). Next, the color pallet unit 107 stores the searched classified color list 30.
8a is presented (step S34).

Here, when the user clicks one of the colors of the presented classified color list with the mouse, the application software 306 displays a virtual one-piece colored with the color (however, the user desires). What you wear is one piece). As described above, the user selects a color from the color list that matches the skin color of the user for the desired wearable object, and checks the product image with the virtual object of the color. Can be specified. next,
If the user selects one or more colors, the registered color list control unit 108 stores the color specified by the user in the user information database 308b in association with the user ID of the user (step S35). ). As described above, the user can use the color once selected by himself at any time. Further, the colors stored in step S35 may be stored in the above-described custom color list or color dictionary.

In the above-described embodiment, since the color of the human skin is handled, the color mark 305 may be provided with a required number of reference colors capable of accurately correcting the human skin color. In addition, the present invention is not limited to the color of the human skin, may be targeted at various things,
At this time, when the color of the object is digitized, the reference color of the color mark 305 may be changed according to the object. In addition, there are cosmetics, clothing, decorations, and the like as objects worn by humans. In the above-described embodiment, a digital camera is used. However, any device that can acquire color image data may be used.

The color palette program 106 shown in FIG. 1 is recorded on a computer-readable recording medium, and the program recorded on the recording medium is read into a computer system and executed to start up the color palette. good. Here, the “computer system” includes an OS and hardware such as peripheral devices. The “computer system” also includes a homepage providing environment (or display environment) if a WWW system is used.

The “computer-readable recording medium” is a flexible disk, a magneto-optical disk,
It refers to a portable medium such as a ROM or a CD-ROM, or a storage device such as a hard disk built in a computer system. Furthermore, "computer readable recording medium"
"Holds a program for a certain period of time, such as a volatile memory (RAM) in a computer system serving as a server or a client when the program is transmitted via a network such as the Internet or a communication line such as a telephone line. Shall be included.

The above program may be transmitted from a computer system storing the program in a storage device or the like to another computer system via a transmission medium or by a transmission wave in the transmission medium. Here, the "transmission medium" for transmitting a program refers to a medium having a function of transmitting information, such as a network (communication network) such as the Internet or a communication line (communication line) such as a telephone line. Further, the above program may be a program for realizing a part of the functions described above. Furthermore, what can implement | achieve the function mentioned above in combination with the program already recorded on the computer system, and what is called a difference file (difference program) may be sufficient. As described above, the embodiments of the present invention have been described in detail with reference to the drawings. However, the specific configuration is not limited to the embodiments and includes a design and the like within a range not departing from the gist of the present invention.

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As described above, according to the present invention, a data file storing a color list in which a plurality of colors correspond to the identification numbers of the respective colors, and the identification numbers correspond to the colors in accordance with a request from a user. Means for presenting a specified list, and means for selecting a color from the presented list, so that the color specification can be made in comparison with a conventional method of specifying a color from a color plane or a method of specifying RGB values. Can be obtained simply. Further, since the identification number is assigned, an effect is obtained that the color can be easily specified rather than specifying the color based on the RGB values.

The identification numbers in the color list correspond to the identification numbers in the color sample book in which the identification numbers are assigned to the respective colors. And the color of the color list displayed on the computer screen are represented by RGB values adjusted to be the same color. For example, when purchasing a product via the Internet, the type of the color of the product If the identification number of the color is described on the computer screen, by specifying the color of the identification number on the computer screen and confirming the display, it is possible to obtain the effect that the same color as the real one can be confirmed on the computer screen. Also,
For a designer who is accustomed to using a color sample book, the present invention also has an effect that a graphic design based on the color of the color sample book can be easily performed.

A three-dimensional color list for a polyhedron is stored in a data file in advance, and a three-dimensional color list in consideration of the nature of the color is stored in a data file, and the three-dimensional color list is presented in accordance with a request from a user. An effect is obtained in that it is possible to easily perform a color scheme in consideration of the three-dimensional or color properties on a polyhedron without special knowledge. In addition, a custom color list that groups one or more colors selected from the color list according to the user's preference is further stored in the data file, and the custom color list is presented according to the request from the user. Thus, the user can easily create a list of his favorite colors and frequently used colors, and use the list at any time.

Further, the user is urged to independently adjust the RGB values to create a color, the user is prompted to enter additional information to be added to the color, and the created color is associated with the additional information. By providing a data file to be stored as a color dictionary list and presenting the color dictionary list according to the user's request, the user can create his own color dictionary and add various information to the colors There is an effect that can be done. Further, when the desired color is not included in the color list, the user is allowed to select a color close to the desired color from the color list, and the RGB values constituting the color selected from the color list are acquired.
A screen for adjusting the B value is displayed. Next, a desired color is created by finely adjusting each of the RGB values. In this way, when the user creates a desired color, first, by designating a similar color from the color list, an effect is obtained that the creation of the color is quicker and simpler. For example, if you want a paint company to make a color that is the same as the color you created,
By transmitting the identification number of a similar color selected from the color list and the amount of fine adjustment of the RGB values, the paint company can determine the original color,
Since the fine adjustment amount can be grasped, an effect of facilitating the mixing of the paint can be obtained. As described above, color information can be easily transmitted with accuracy that is incomparable with the conventional one.

In the color specifying method of the present invention, a step of inputting color information to be classified, a step of classifying the input color information into an arbitrary category, and a step of Reading and presenting a classified color list corresponding to a classified category from a data file storing a classified color list in which colors and identification numbers of respective colors are associated with the category unit, and selecting a color from the displayed color list; Selecting, and storing information about the color, the identification number in the color list corresponds to the identification number of the color sample book in which the identification number is assigned to each color. The colors of the object are classified into arbitrary categories classified according to the above. From the classified color list prepared for each category as a color that matches the object, a color with good sense / a color that is theoretically effective Select the color with empirically effect,
The color can be specified with high accuracy by the identification number of the color sample book.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing an overall configuration of a color designation system according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a diagram showing one embodiment of a data table in a data file 109 in FIG.

FIG. 3 is a diagram illustrating a screen display example of a color palette presenting a color list.

FIG. 4 is a diagram illustrating a screen display example of a color palette for specifying a color by a color space and RGB values.

FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing an operation of the color designation system shown in FIG. 1;

FIG. 6 is a processing flowchart when a desired color is not found in the color list display area 125.

FIG. 7 is a diagram showing an example of a screen display of a color palette for specifying a color by a color solid.

FIG. 8 is a diagram showing a screen display example for creating a custom color list.

FIG. 9 is a diagram illustrating a screen display example for creating a color dictionary list.

FIG. 10 is a color palette program 10 shown in FIG.
6 is a diagram for explaining an outline of a business using color designation software customized to a specific business.

FIG. 11 is a diagram showing a color designation service using a color designation system according to the second embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 12 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration of a color designation system according to a second embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing the operation of the color designation system according to the second embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing an operation of the color designation system according to the second embodiment of the present invention.

[Explanation of symbols]

101, 301 computer, 102, 302 display device 103, 303 input / output device, 104 CPU unit 105, 306 application software 106, 307 color palette program 107 color palette unit, 108 registered color list control unit 109 data file, 110 standard function hook Section 109a Color list data table 109a1 Color identification number, 109a2 RGB value of 109a3 Hue code 121 Display example of color palette presenting color list 122 Color designation method selection section 123 Original color display area, 124 Candidate color area 125 colors List display area 125 'Scroll bar 126 Identification number display area 127 Pull down menu of color gamut name 127' Display area of color gamut name 132, 133, 134 R, G, B value gauge 132 'R 133 ′ G value, 134 ′ B value 135 Color plane, 136 Hue gauge 141 Color palette screen for color specification 142 Custom color display area 143 Selected color display area, 144 Model color display area 145 Display area for confirmation of solid color 151 Screen for creating custom color list 152 Color list name display area, 152 'Color list selection button 153 Color selection area, 154 Add button, 155
Delete button 156 Custom color list display area 157 List name area, 158 Save button 161 Color dictionary list creation screen 162 Color display area, 163 Color name area 164 R value gauge, 164 'R value input area 165 G value gauge, 165 'G value input area 166 B value gauge, 166' B value input area 167 Add button, 168 Delete button 169 Color dictionary list display area 170 Color dictionary name input area, 171 Save button 201 Manufacturer, 202 Painter 203 Color specification system Software trader 204 Broker, 205 Consumer 210 Color sample book, 211 Color specification software 212 Paint product, 213 Product A 304 Digital camera, 305 Color mark 308 Data file 308a Classification color list 308b User information database 308c Color information database for classification 309 Input processing unit 310 Color classification processing unit 311 Category search processing unit 312 Color list search processing unit

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Claims (16)

[Claims] In a color designation system using a computer, a data file storing a color list in which a plurality of colors are associated with identification numbers of respective colors, and a list in which identification numbers and colors correspond according to a request from a user And a means for selecting a color from the presented list. 2. The identification number in the color list corresponds to an identification number of a color sample book in which an identification number is assigned to each color. R adjusted such that the color of the color sample book and the color of the color list displayed on the screen of the computer are the same.
The color designation system according to claim 1, wherein the color designation system is represented by a GB value. 3. The data file further stores a three-dimensional color list of a color scheme that considers the nature of the color or the color that makes the polyhedron look three-dimensional in advance, and the color of the three-dimensional color list is stored in the data file. 3. The color according to claim 1, wherein the three-dimensional color list is specified by a color in the color list or the identification number, and the presenting unit presents the three-dimensional color list in accordance with a request from a user. Designated system. 4. The data file further stores a custom color list obtained by grouping one or more colors selected from the color list according to a user's preference. The color specified in the color list or the identification number stored in the data file, and the presenting means presents the custom color list in accordance with a request from a user.
The color designation system according to claim 3. 5. A means for prompting a user to independently adjust RGB values to create a color or a means for selecting a color from the color list; and inputting additional information that the user wants to add to the color. Means for prompting, means for associating the created color or the selected color with the additional information and storing the color dictionary list in a data file, and storing the color of the color dictionary list in the data file The identification means is specified by using a color in the color list or the identification number, and the presenting means presents the color dictionary list in accordance with a request from a user. 4. The color designation system according to any one of 4. 6. The data file further stores a classified color list in which a plurality of colors classified into an arbitrary category and identification numbers of the colors are associated with each other in the category unit. Further comprising: color information input means for inputting the color information; and color classification means for classifying the input color information into the category, wherein the presenting means corresponds to the category classified by the color classification means. And reading and presenting the classified color list from the data file.
The color designation system according to claim 5. 7. The data file further includes a classification color information database for storing classification color information for classifying the color information into the category, wherein the color classification means includes the classification color information database. 7. The color designation system according to claim 6, wherein the color information is classified into the category by referring to the color information. 8. When the classification target is a user's skin color, the data file stores the classification color list for each category for each type of thing worn by a person, and the color designation system. A user information database that stores category information in which a user's skin color is classified in association with a user ID that uniquely identifies the user, and the input information that identifies the user. A category search means for searching for the category of the user from the user information database; input information of a type of thing desired by the user to be input; and a category searched by the category search means. A color list search for a classification color list of a user's desired type of wearing object, wherein the classification color list of the category of the user is searched from the data file. Color specification system according to claim 6, characterized in that it comprises a stage. 9. A color designation method using a computer, comprising: storing a data file storing a color list in which a plurality of colors are associated with identification numbers of respective colors in the computer; Displaying a color list corresponding to an identification number and a color on a display device; andselecting a color from the displayed color list and storing information relating to the color. The identification number corresponds to the identification number of the color sample book in which each color is given an identification number, and in the color of the same identification number, the color of the color list is the color of the color sample book and the screen of the computer. R adjusted so that the color of the displayed color list is the same color
A color designation method characterized by being represented by a GB value. 10. The designation method according to claim 9, wherein when a desired color is not included in the color list, a color close to the desired color is selected from the color list; Obtaining an RGB value corresponding to the color, and displaying a screen that can be fine-tuned based on the RGB value; obtaining each of the RGB values and the fine-tuned value; Registering the RGB values in the color list in association with an identification number. 11. A color designation method using a computer, comprising the steps of: inputting color information to be classified; classifying the input color information into an arbitrary category; Reading and presenting a classified color list corresponding to the classified category from a data file storing a classified color list in which a plurality of colors and identification numbers of the colors are associated with each other in the category unit; Selecting a color from the color list and storing information about the color, wherein the identification numbers in the color list correspond to identification numbers of a color sample book in which identification numbers are assigned to respective colors. Color specification method. 12. The step of inputting color information of a classification target includes the steps of: inputting color image data in which a classification target and a color mark including one or more reference colors are input as a subject; Correcting the numerical value of the color to be classified included in the data based on the difference between the numerical value of the reference color included in the color mark and the expected value of the standard color; 12. The method according to claim 11, further comprising the step of inputting the color information. 13. The step of classifying the color information into an arbitrary category, with reference to a classification color information database storing classification color information for classifying the color information into the category.
The method of claim 11, further comprising: classifying the color information into the category. 14. When the classification target is a user's skin color, the usage input from a user information database that stores the classified category in association with a user ID uniquely determined by the user. Searching for the category of the user based on the information identifying the user, and for each type of thing worn by the user, the user input from the data file storing the classified color list in the category unit Retrieves a classified color list for a desired type of thing to be worn by the user based on the information of the type of thing to be worn by the user, which corresponds to the category of the user. The method according to claim 11, further comprising the steps of: 15. A program for causing a computer to execute the color designation method according to claim 9. Description: 16. A computer-readable recording medium on which a program for causing a computer to execute the color designation method according to claim 9 is recorded.