JP2004086746A - Method for managing server and pattern image information - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To automate image processing, to unify data management and to share data. <P>SOLUTION: A database including the pattern image information of building decoration materials is stored in a main storage device 11 and retrieving information for retrieving a required pattern image is inputted by an input device 13. A simulation processor 12 prepares the required pattern image from the pattern image information stored in the main storage device 11 and displays the prepared required pattern image on a display device 14. In the simulation processor 12, a sample image from the pattern image information stored in the main storage device 11 is extracted, the extracted image is decomposed into a pattern per unit and a plurality of scale/angle images, a scale/angle image to be a sample color scheme is added to the sample image, and the sample image is colored with respective colors to prepare a sample display image. The prepared sample display image is displayed on the display device 14. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2004,JPO

Description

[0001]
TECHNICAL FIELD OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to a server for managing pattern image information of architectural interior materials and interior products, and a method for managing pattern image information. More specifically, the present invention relates to a method for automating image processing, unifying data management, and sharing data. And a management method.
[0002]
[Prior art]
Conventionally, the film used when photographing the material is used for the pattern images used for building interior materials such as wood patterns and stone patterns used for wallpaper and tables, and interior products (hereinafter referred to as building materials). Then, a plate used for printing was created and printing was performed. This film is stored and managed on a shelf or the like for use again later.
[0003]
However, even if you manage the information of which pattern film is stored on which shelf, it is troublesome to search for the corresponding pattern film from thousands or tens of thousands of existing films. there were. Furthermore, the above-mentioned films are not suitable for long-term storage because of their bulkiness and significant deterioration.
[0004]
Therefore, there has been a movement to digitize the above-mentioned film of the building material and store the pattern image as digital image data.
[0005]
On the other hand, for example, when there is a request from a customer for wallpaper, conventionally, a sales representative carries a sample book in which a sample product obtained by cutting out a part of the actual wallpaper is carried, and from the sample book, Sample products were shown to customers. Then, the sales representative listens to the desired color for the pattern selected by the customer, and based on the request, the designer performs a color conversion operation to create a sample of the angle. The created shaku angle sample was shown to the customer, and if it was OK at this time, the proof printing was performed.
[0006]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
However, the work for managing the digital image data of the building materials described above is troublesome, and there is a problem that the load on a designer who handles the digital image data increases.
[0007]
In addition, it is important to grasp the entire image of a product that prints many meters in an endless manner, such as wallpaper. Just looking at the pattern per unit may result in the actual layout being performed and the printing resulting in a different image than the original.
[0008]
On the other hand, in a method of determining a product desired by a customer using a sample product carried by a sales representative, it is extremely rare that the product is OK at one time. Samples will be made many times before. For this reason, it takes at least about two to three weeks from when the customer first hears a request for a color to when the color is actually determined. As a result, there is a problem that the delivery time of the product becomes strict because the color is not easily determined.
[0009]
In view of the above, it is desired to automate image processing, manage digital image data using an image database, and enable browsing of digital image data from a browser.
[0010]
Therefore, the present invention has been made in view of the above-described problems, and provides a pattern image of a building material capable of performing automatic image processing, unifying digital image data management, and sharing digital image data. It is an object to provide a server for managing information and a method for managing pattern image information.
[0011]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
That is, the present invention is to solve such a problem, and the invention according to claim 1 is a server that manages pattern image information of building interior materials and interior products via a terminal and a communication line. The image information includes an original image, and a cutout unit that cuts out an image of a desired size from the original image, and decomposes the image of the desired size into a plurality of channels to generate a plurality of images of a desired size Separating means for adding color information to the plurality of images of the desired size generated by the separating means, and the plurality of the desired plurality of color information added by the color information adding means. Recording means for recording an image of a size as pattern image information.
[0012]
According to a second aspect of the present invention, in the first aspect of the present invention, the image of the desired size to which the color information is added is converted into image data of only the tone information. The image processing apparatus further comprises information conversion means, wherein the storage means records the image of the desired size created by the gradation information conversion means.
[0013]
Further, according to a third aspect of the present invention, in the second aspect, an image of a desired size of only the gradation information is colored based on a numerical value of the color information provided from the terminal. And a display means for displaying, on the terminal, the image of the desired size colored by the color setting means.
[0014]
According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, there is provided a method for managing pattern image information of a building interior material and an interior product through a terminal and a communication line, wherein the pattern image information includes a document image, and a desired image is obtained from the document image. A first step of cutting out an image of a desired size, a second step of decomposing the image of the desired size into a plurality of channels, and generating a plurality of images of the desired size, A third step of adding color information to the plurality of images of the desired size generated in the step, and converting the plurality of images of the desired size to which the color information has been added in the third step into a pattern image And a fourth step of recording as information.
[0015]
According to a fifth aspect of the present invention, in the fourth aspect of the present invention, the image of the desired size to which the color information is added in the third step is an image having only gradation information. A fifth step of converting the data into data and a sixth step of recording the image of the desired size converted in the fifth step are further provided.
[0016]
According to a sixth aspect of the present invention, in the fifth aspect of the present invention, based on the numerical value of the color information provided from the terminal, an image of a desired size including only the gradation information is colored. The method further comprises: a seventh step; and an eighth step of displaying, on the terminal, the image having the desired size, which is colored by the seventh step.
[0017]
According to the server of the first aspect, it is possible to manage the building interior materials and interior products conventionally managed by films or the like as data, and further manage the color information necessary for manufacturing. be able to. Also, by managing the pattern image information as digital data, secondary use can be easily achieved.
[0018]
According to the server of the second aspect, since the image can be converted to only the gradation information by the gradation information conversion means, the capacity of the image data can be reduced. Further, since color information is provided, it is possible to easily confirm a color even if the image data includes only gradation information, and to reproduce the color.
[0019]
According to the server of the third aspect, it has conventionally been troublesome to color the image, but since the image is digital data and is converted into gradation information, it is easy. It becomes possible to arrange colors and confirm them. Further, even in a remote place, the color arrangement can be easily confirmed via a communication line.
[0020]
According to the method for managing pattern image information according to claim 4, it is possible to manage building interior materials and interior products conventionally managed by films or the like as data, and furthermore, color information necessary for manufacturing. And product model numbers can also be managed. Also, by managing the pattern image information as digital data, secondary use can be easily achieved.
[0021]
According to the method for managing pattern image information according to the fifth aspect, since the image can be converted to only the gradation information by converting the image into the gradation information, the capacity of the image data can be reduced. . Further, since color information is provided, it is possible to easily confirm a color even if the image data includes only gradation information, and to reproduce the color.
[0022]
According to the pattern image information management method of the present invention, it has conventionally been troublesome to color the image, but the image is digital data and is converted to gradation information. Therefore, it is possible to easily arrange colors and confirm the colors. Further, even in a remote place, the color arrangement can be easily confirmed via a communication line.
[0023]
BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION
Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.
[0024]
FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing a construction material data system according to an embodiment of the present invention.
[0025]
In FIG. 1, a server 1 (hereinafter, referred to as a database server) having a database as a server computer for the building material data system is connected to a high-speed communication line 2 such as the Internet. A terminal 3 as a user computer such as a personal computer or a PDA is connected to the high-speed communication line 2.
[0026]
The database server 1 includes a central processing unit 10 that controls the overall operation of the database server, a main storage device 11 that is a storage unit that stores various information, programs, and the like transmitted through the high-speed communication line 2 and the like. It has a simulation processing device 12, an input device 13 that is an input device such as a keyboard, a display device 14 that is a display device, and a communication control device 15 that controls communication with the high-speed communication line 2. . The display means is a device for visually recognizing a human, and for example, a CRT display monitor, a liquid crystal monitor, and the like are generally well known.
[0027]
The simulation processing device 12 is for performing various processes on a pattern image database (DB) in which pattern image information, pattern information, customer list, order information, color information, and the like are registered as pattern image information. is there.
[0028]
Although not shown, the simulation processing device 12 has functions of a cut-out unit, a decomposition unit, a color information disable unit, a recording unit, a gradation information conversion unit, and a color arrangement unit.
[0029]
The cutout means is a function for cutting out an image of a desired size from a predetermined image. Incidentally, examples of the image having the desired size include a scale angle image, a first plate image, and the like.
[0030]
The decomposing means is a function for decomposing an image into a plurality of channels to obtain a plurality of images for each channel.
[0031]
The color information disabling means is a function of obtaining color information of an image and associating the obtained color information with the image.
[0032]
The recording means has a function of recording various information processed by the simulation processing device 12 on a predetermined recording medium. Note that the predetermined storage medium is, for example, a pattern image database or the like.
[0033]
The gradation information conversion means is a function of converting an image into an image having only gradation information called color steps or depths. The gradation may be called tone, tone, or brightness.
[0034]
The color arrangement means is a function for coloring an image having only gradation information according to the numerical value of the color information.
[0035]
FIG. 2 is a flowchart illustrating an operation from the creation of the pattern image information to the storage of the color scheme in the building material data system.
[0036]
Here, the pattern image information is information on a pattern to be applied to an article, and includes, for example, a pattern image image as image information, pattern information as pattern attribute information, and color information.
[0037]
First, in step S1, character information registered from a host server (not shown) is regularly downloaded to the database server 1 via the high-speed communication line 2 every day. Next, in step S2, registration of character information is performed by a user (for example, a designer or the like) using the input device 13 or the like in order to acquire unregistered character information other than the downloaded character information.
[0038]
The character information is information corresponding to the pattern information of the pattern image information, and is, for example, a plate making number, a pattern name, a customer code, and the like.
[0039]
The unregistered character information is, for example, the name of a designer or the name of a pattern assigned by the designer. These pieces of character information are newly added to the character information obtained in step S1.
[0040]
Then, in step S3, a subroutine "image creation program" is executed. The operation of this subroutine "image creation program" will be described later in detail. Here, first, a description will be given of a case where a woodgrained wallpaper is created. Since the initially prepared image is the original model, the pattern of the unit is extracted from the actually shot woodgrain, and the created image (hereinafter, referred to as “image”) is created. , An original image) and an image obtained by cutting out a part of the image (hereinafter, referred to as an original image). The same applies to stone patterns, sand patterns, abstract patterns, and the like.
[0041]
Next, in step S4, a designer adds a square-angled document image in which sample color arrangement can be performed. In this case, a designer inputs a sample of color information to the document image of the square angle created by the subroutine "image creation program" of step S3 and one original image of the square angle by the input device 13 or the like. You.
[0042]
The original image is image information obtained by digitizing a film of a material.
[0043]
The document image is image information obtained by cutting a part of the original image.
[0044]
The shaku angle image is image information that is cut out from the original image with one side being one shaku.
[0045]
Thereafter, in step S5, a subroutine "image registration program" is executed. Here, using the color information input by the designer, a coloring operation is performed on each of the pattern (original image) per unit and the scale image created by the image creation program. At that time, a thumbnail image to be viewed on the web browser of the display device 14 is created.
[0046]
A thumbnail image is reduced image information that serves as an image sample on a web browser.
[0047]
In step S6, registration of character information is performed using the input device 13 or the like. Here, keywords and the like are registered so that anyone can search the pattern image information registered in the present building material system in a form that anyone can understand. By inputting this keyword in advance, necessary information can be read from terms such as wood grain and stone grain.
[0048]
In the above steps S1 to S6, the creation of the pattern image information recorded in the pattern image database is completed.
[0049]
The operation after step S7 is an operation in which the sales person actually accesses the building material data system to search for the pattern image information.
[0050]
In step S7, the sales person uses the terminal 3 to search for the pattern image information. Next, in step S8, a color scheme simulation is executed. When a color information and brightness adjustment button is pressed on a web browser displayed on the screen of the terminal device 3, information such as the color and brightness of the pattern image information is changed.
[0051]
In this color scheme simulation process, a person who is familiar with colors such as designers can specify color information, for example, RGB values, in detail, and can see the result of combining RGB values. it can. Details of this processing operation will be described later.
[0052]
The RGB values are values from a color model in which color information is digitized. Note that examples of the color model include HSL, CMYK, and HSB.
[0053]
In step S9, the result of the color arrangement in step S8 is stored.
[0054]
Next, details of the various processing operations described above will be described.
[0055]
FIG. 3 is a flowchart for executing the subroutine "image creation program" of step S3 in the flowchart of FIG.
[0056]
When entering this routine, first, in step S11, the image format of the original image is converted. This is performed so that the image format of the original image when a pattern such as a grain is photographed is changed to a general-purpose image format for registration as a pattern image. General-purpose image formats include TIFF, JPEG, and GIF.
[0057]
Next, in step S12, unnecessary portions are cut off from the original image in the converted image format. The original image of the material at the time of shooting has the shape of the material itself, and this work is performed to cut out the shape of the material into a necessary range.
[0058]
For example, when the original image of the grain of wood taken before the above-mentioned cut-off is performed has a shape as shown by 20 in FIG. 4A, the cut-off results in the shape shown in FIG. An original image 21 of a tree (grain) is obtained. For example, it is cut off to the size of one plate or the largest size that can be used.
[0059]
When printing is performed based on the cut document image 21, the cut edge is straightened and cut into a square shape in order to produce a plate making film. Then, as shown in FIG. 8, for example, as shown in FIG. 8, the original image 21 per unit is alternately shifted so that the pattern as the material of the original image 21 looks fine.
[0060]
In step S13, an original document image having a square angle (hereinafter, referred to as a square image) is cut out from the original image 21 obtained in step S12. This shaku angle image is used, for example, when a sales person selects colors or the like of a pattern image image at a customer site. In this case, generally, the document image 21 of the tree obtained in step S12 is used. The center of is cut out. In addition, a part where the characteristics of the material are well expressed may be cut out as a shaku-angle image.
[0061]
The shaku angle image originally cuts out the portion where the pattern feature is most expressed from the entire image, but in the present embodiment, cuts out the center portion that seems to be easy to grasp the pattern feature to some extent. Like that.
[0062]
However, if the designer operates the computer terminal or the like in advance and manually cuts out the cutout and puts the cutout in the designated folder, it is also possible to execute the subsequent processing using the measured image. If the cut-out of the center part does not show much the characteristic of the material pattern, it can be cut off manually.
[0063]
Next, in step S14, channel decomposition is performed on the angle image. Here, the channel separation is to separate the colors of the image for each desired channel. In the shaku angle image used in this building material system, adjustment has been made in the image of each channel. In other words, those that were once disassembled and adjusted by the designer are integrated, and this is used as the initial angle image of this building material system. Therefore, when this channel decomposition is performed, each channel is a square image having the characteristics of each plate used for printing as one color.
[0064]
For example, when RGB information is handled, this channel decomposition creates three initialization channels (red, green, and blue) and one combined channel used for combining a measurement image. In the case of the building materials used here, each of the decomposed materials is a combined scale image.
[0065]
In a succeeding step S15, a color patch for acquiring color information (color information) is added to the channel-separated angle image. One color patch is added to each of the separated versions, and the same number of color patches as the number of existing versions is added to the integrated version. Therefore, a red color patch is added to the red version, and a green color patch is added to the green version.
[0066]
The color patch is color information that is made visible to humans and is used to specify the color used for the plate.
[0067]
However, since building materials use spot colors (refer to colors that cannot be expressed by the four process colors CMYK), the RGB (red, green, blue) channel decomposition is not simply performed. Therefore, it is difficult to reproduce the color unless the color at the time of printing or color determination is left. In this way, when acquiring color information at a designer or a production site, color information is acquired based on a color patch.
[0068]
Further, as described above, one color patch is added to each of the divided versions, and the same color patch as the number of existing versions is added to the integrated version. In other words, how many color patches are attached to the integrated version depends on how many versions exist. In other words, an integrated shaku image created using two plates has two color patches, and an integrated shaku image using four plates also has four color patches. Will be.
[0069]
Next, in step S16, embedding of character information is performed in the created shakugan image. That is, pattern information, for example, a plate making number, a pattern name, and the like, are embedded in the angle image that has been channel-decomposed in step S14.
[0070]
Further, in step S17, the shaku angle image obtained as described above is converted into image data having only gradation information. This conversion is performed for the following reason.
[0071]
That is, the conversion of the shaku-angle image into image data having gradation information is for facilitating the coloration simulation described later. In the present invention, it is necessary to store the shaku-angle image in which colors are always added. Because there is no.
[0072]
Therefore, on the screen of the color combination simulation result described later, the result obtained by coloring and integrating the square image corresponding to each plate used for printing stored as image data having gradation information is displayed.
[0073]
Further, in the present building material database system, color information of the color scheme simulation result is stored. In this way, just by storing the color information, it is possible to immediately reproduce an angle image in which colors are arranged.
[0074]
In addition, the image data of the gradation information and the color information are stored, and the image data of the gradation information is colored based on the color information. Can be created.
[0075]
Furthermore, as described above, the color scheme simulation can be performed only by the sales representative selecting the color of the pattern image or the like via the network at the customer site.
[0076]
Furthermore, according to the building material database system, the data storage capacity can be reduced, and the color scheme simulation can be facilitated.
[0077]
It should be noted that the fact that a desired color arrangement can be achieved by matching the color information to the shaku image is a flow similar to the flow of work for actually performing printing, so that it is easy for printers to get close to the printer. This is because when printing is actually performed, a printing plate is created based on the gradation image of the gradation information, and ink is mixed based on the color information to determine each color corresponding to each printing plate. This is because a desired building material can be obtained. In this way, even in actual printing or the same plate, a pattern image having a different color can be obtained by changing the color of the ink.
[0078]
In the case of some color printers that use an integrated image from the beginning, a channel-separated scale image corresponding to a plate is unnecessary.
[0079]
FIGS. 5 (a) to 5 (c) show examples of the so-called angle image created in this manner. In this case, FIG. 5A shows the first version of the angle image 25a, FIG. 5B shows the second version of the angle image 25b, and FIG. 5C shows the third version of the angle image 25c. . Each color patch 26a to 26c is provided as color information of the pattern image information representing each of the measurement images 25a to 25c, and product numbers 27a to 27c and pattern names 28a to 28c are provided as character information.
[0080]
Finally, in step S18, after the created shakugan image is given a name, it is stored in the design image database as a design image image. Here, not only the square image displayed on the Web browser but also the original image 21 used for the original plate is stored in the design image database as a design image image. This is so that the image of the pattern created by the color scheme simulation as described above can be used for a different color scheme of the same pattern as in the case of further processing. Therefore, the original image 21 used for the original plate is registered together with the new pattern image information.
[0081]
Next, the operation for executing the subroutine "image registration program" of step S5 in the flowchart of FIG. 2 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.
[0082]
When entering the image registration routine, first, in step S21, prepared pattern image information (such as pattern information corresponding to a plate making number) is read from the pattern image database. Next, in step S22, the document image 21 used for the stored original plate is opened.
[0083]
Next, in step S23, the resolution is changed. Here, the document image 21 is changed to one having a lower resolution that can be displayed on a web browser.
[0084]
Then, in step S24, a layout image is created using the original image 21 as an image having a low resolution. Next, in step S25, a layout image with a guideline is created. Here, the guideline refers to bordering the layout image created in step S24.
[0085]
Further, in step S26, color information corresponding to the pattern image information read for the created layout image is obtained. Since the original image 21 is the color of the material itself at the time of photographing, it is necessary to color the layout image based on the color information. Therefore, in the following step S27, the layout image is colored according to the color information acquired in step S26.
[0086]
In this way, in step S28, an angle image for display on the web browser, that is, a thumbnail image (hereinafter, referred to as a thumbnail image) is created from the colored layout image.
[0087]
In step S29, the thumbnail image thus created is compressed and converted into a predetermined image format, in this case, a JPEG image. Subsequently, in step S30, the compressed thumbnail image moves to the registration folder and is recorded in the pattern image database as pattern image information.
[0088]
Then, in step S31, the fact that the image registration has been completed is notified to the design image database, and the information in the design image database is updated. Thus, the image registration routine ends.
[0089]
FIG. 7 is a flowchart illustrating the operation for creating the above-described layout image. This is a flowchart for explaining a general operation, and is a known technique.
[0090]
That is, when the document image 21 is selected in step S41, the guideline width is trimmed around the document image 21 in the following step S42. Then, in steps S43 and S44, the total width in the horizontal and vertical directions of the document image 21 is repeated within a range not exceeding about twice the cylinder width and the cylinder height.
[0091]
Further, in steps S45 to S47, the original image 21 is pasted. Then, in steps S48 and S49, it is determined whether the total length in the vertical direction and the total width in the horizontal direction of the layout image are each equal to or larger than a predetermined value. As a result, if the size is not the predetermined size, the process proceeds to steps S44 and S43, respectively, and the above-described operation is repeated.
[0092]
On the other hand, in steps S48 and S49, if the total length in the vertical direction and the total width in the horizontal direction of the layout image are each equal to or larger than the predetermined value, the process proceeds to step S50, and the cylinder width is set. And the total width on the side are compared. As a result, when the cylinder width is larger than the horizontal total width, the process proceeds to step S51, and the odd remaining document image 21 is pasted.
[0093]
FIG. 8 is a diagram illustrating an example of the order of creating the layout images described above.
[0094]
FIG. 8 (a) shows the height × width of one pattern ((1), (2),...) As A [cm] × B [cm], the circumference of the cylinder as 2A [cm], It is a figure showing an example in the case where the cylinder width is about 2 times the circumference) × X [cm] × Y [cm].
[0095]
FIG. 8B is a diagram showing an example of a layout image when the height is equal to the circumference of the cylinder.
[0096]
FIG. 9 is a flowchart for executing the subroutine "coloring simulation" of step S8 in the flowchart of FIG.
[0097]
When the subroutine of the "color scheme simulation" is entered, it is first determined whether or not the display screen of the terminal 3 is a simple color scheme screen. Here, when the simple color scheme screen is displayed, the process proceeds to step S62, and when it is not the simple color scheme screen, that is, when the detailed color screen is displayed, the process proceeds to step S64.
[0098]
The simple color arrangement screen is, for example, a screen as shown in FIG. 10 and is a screen for a sales representative to input color information for determining a color of a thumbnail image. In this screen, when each color button and the brightness adjustment button are pressed, the color arrangement of the thumbnail image is adjusted in accordance with the depression, and the color arrangement result is displayed.
[0099]
On a color arrangement adjustment screen 30 shown in FIG. 11A, a current thumbnail image 31, its color patch 32, a plate making number 33, and a pattern name 34 are displayed. Along with these displays, color buttons 36a to 36f, brightness adjustment buttons 37a and 37b, a reset button 38, a detailed color button 39, a save name field 41, a customer code field 42, a color result save button 43, and a return button 44 are displayed. Is done.
[0100]
In step S62, one of the color buttons 36a to 36f and one of the brightness adjustment buttons 37a and 37b is pressed on the simplified color arrangement screen 30 displayed in this manner. For example, when the color buttons 36a to 36f are pressed, the color corresponding to each button becomes slightly darker or lighter, and when the brightness adjustment buttons 37a and 37b are pressed, the color becomes slightly brighter or smaller depending on the pressed button. Each is set to be dark.
[0101]
Then, in step S63, a numerical value (for example, an RGB value) of the color information that is changed according to the color or brightness of the button pressed in step S62 is sent to activate the program on the database server 1 side.
[0102]
On the other hand, the detailed color arrangement screen is, for example, a screen as shown in FIG. 11 and is a screen for a designer to input information for determining a color. On this screen, when the RGB values of each plate are input and a color change calculation execution button described later is pressed, the color arrangement of each plate and the color change operation result image is adjusted, and the color arrangement result is displayed. I have.
[0103]
On the color adjustment screen 50 shown in FIG. 11A, a plate making number 51, a pattern name 52, an image 58 of the first version and RGB values 55r, 55g, 55b constituting the image, and a second version Image 59 and the RGB values 56r, 56g, and 56b constituting the image, and the third edition image 60 and the RGB values 57r, 57g, and 57b constituting the image are displayed. Further, together with these displays, the color change calculation result 61 and its image 62, a color change calculation execution button 63, a reset button 64, a simple color arrangement button 65, a save name column 66, a customer code column 67, a color arrangement result save button 68, A return button 69 is displayed.
[0104]
An image 62 displayed in the column of the color change operation result 61 is obtained by superimposing the images 58 to 60 of the first to third editions currently displayed.
[0105]
In step S64, the color change calculation execution button 63 is pressed on the detailed color scheme screen 50 displayed in this manner. Then, in step S65, the RGB values (RGB values) set in the respective editions input in step S64 are sent to activate the program on the database server 1 side.
[0106]
Then, in step S66, a program corresponding to each button pressed on the above-described simple color arrangement screen or detailed color arrangement screen is executed. Next, in step S67, necessary information such as a plate making number, an RGB value of each channel, a file name, and a job ID, which are actually displayed on the screen (30 or 50), are obtained.
[0107]
In step S68, a setting file is read. Here, information such as which database server 1 is being accessed is acquired. Next, in step S69, the thumbnail image of the square image is opened, and color chip information (color information indicated on the color chip) is obtained.
[0108]
Next, in step S70, a subroutine "synthesis process" is executed. The operation of the subroutine of this “synthesis processing” will be described later.
[0109]
Further, when the unnecessary image is deleted in step S71, the screen is called in a succeeding step S72. Here, if the screen to be called is the simple color scheme screen, the process proceeds to step S73, and if the screen to be called is the detailed color scheme screen, the process proceeds to step S74.
[0110]
In step S73, the simple color arrangement screen is called up, and the color arrangement result is displayed as shown in FIG. In this case, the image 31 in the screen 30 shown in FIG. 10A is changed to an image 31 ′ as shown in FIG. 10B by pressing the “red” color button 36a a certain number of times, for example. It is displayed as a thumbnail image of the color arrangement result. At the same time, the color patch 32 indicating the color information is changed to the color patch 47 and displayed.
[0111]
However, here, the fact that the color of the image 31 shown in FIG. 10A has been changed to the color of the image 31 ′ shown in FIG. 10B is represented by a change in the interval between the oblique lines. .
[0112]
Similarly, in step S74, the detailed color arrangement screen is called up, and the color arrangement result is displayed as shown in FIG. In this case, the RGB values of the images 58, 59, and 60 of the first, second, and third editions and the image 62 of the color change operation result in the screen 50 shown in FIG. , Are displayed as images 58 ', 59', 60 'and image 62' as shown in FIG.
[0113]
Here, the fact that the colors of the images 58, 59 and 60 shown in FIG. 11A have been changed to the colors of the images 58 ', 59' and 60 'shown in FIG. It shall be represented by a change in spacing and stippling density. An image 62 ′ displayed in the column of the color change operation result 61 is obtained by superimposing the changed first to third edition images 58 ′ to 60 ′.
[0114]
After the operation in step S73 or S74 is completed, the process exits this routine.
[0115]
In the simple color arrangement screen shown in FIGS. 10A and 10B, when the detailed color arrangement button 39 is pressed, the screen shifts to the detailed color arrangement screen shown in FIGS. 11A and 11B. ing. Similarly, when the simple color button 65 is pressed on the detailed color screen shown in FIGS. 11A and 11B, the screen shifts to the simple color screen shown in FIGS. 10A and 10B. It has become.
[0116]
Further, the detailed color screen may be provided with a password or the like, for example, so that the sales person cannot open it.
[0117]
Here, the operation of the sub-routine of “synthesis processing” will be described.
[0118]
When this routine is entered, first, a thumbnail image used for the corresponding plate is read from the pattern image data base (step S81).
[0119]
Then, in step S82, the thumbnail image is copied. Next, in step S83, the thumbnail image is copied and temporarily stored.
[0120]
Further, coloring (also referred to as coloring) processing is performed on the basis of the manually input RGB values for each version of the temporarily stored copied thumbnail image (step S84).
[0121]
Thereafter, in step S85, it is determined whether or not there is a thumbnail image for each version processed in steps S81 to S84 described above.
[0122]
If there is an unprocessed version of the thumbnail image, the process proceeds to step S81 described above. That is, the processes of steps S81 to S84 described above are repeated as many times as the number of plates required for the pattern image.
[0123]
In step S86, if all the thumbnail images have been colored, the thumbnail images for each colored plate are combined (superimposed), which is called a combining process, and the thumbnail images combined in step S87 are temporarily stored. Then, the process exits from this routine.
[0124]
FIG. 13A is an image showing an original example before the above-described multiplication processing is executed, and FIG. 13B is an image showing an example in which the above-described processing is executed and stored. .
[0125]
The stored image shown in FIG. 13B differs from the original image in that the color (color information) and the storage name of the new color patch are embedded.
[0126]
As described above, according to the present invention, secondary use of data can be easily performed by centrally managing digital images in an image database.
[0127]
In addition, it reduces the load on design staff by automating image processing such as image format conversion, clipping of unnecessary parts, clipping of square images, channel separation, color patch creation, font embedding, layout image creation, etc. This can reduce the number of employees.
[0128]
In the above-described embodiment, the server for managing the pattern image information of the building material and the method for managing the pattern image information have been described. However, the present invention provides a program for executing the management method, and further a program for executing the management method. It is needless to say that the present invention can be applied to a recorded recording medium.
[0129]
Furthermore, by creating a layout image and making it viewable on a web browser, it becomes easy to grasp the image of the entire building material.
[0130]
In addition, since a color scheme simulation is performed from a web browser, a certain level of colors can be determined, and the results can be saved, the work load for matching the colors is reduced. Specifically, it can be expected that the financial and time load will be reduced, and that the delivery date will be shortened.
[0131]
【The invention's effect】
According to the server of the first aspect, it is possible to manage the building interior materials and interior products conventionally managed by films or the like as data, and further manage the color information necessary for manufacturing. be able to. Also, by managing the pattern image information as digital data, secondary use can be easily achieved.
[0132]
According to the server of the second aspect, since the image can be converted to only the gradation information by the gradation information conversion means, the capacity of the image data can be reduced. In addition, since color information is provided, it is possible to easily confirm the color and reproduce the image data even if the image data includes only gradation information.
[0133]
According to the server of the third aspect, it has conventionally been troublesome to color the image, but since the image is digital data and is converted into gradation information, it is easy. It becomes possible to arrange colors and confirm them. Further, even in a remote place, the color arrangement can be easily confirmed via a communication line.
[0134]
According to the method for managing pattern image information according to claim 4, it is possible to manage the building interior materials and interior products conventionally managed by films and the like as data, and furthermore, color information necessary for manufacturing. Can also be managed together. Also, by managing the pattern image information as digital data, secondary use can be easily achieved.
[0135]
According to the method for managing pattern image information according to the fifth aspect, since the image can be converted to only the gradation information by converting the image into the gradation information, the capacity of the image data can be reduced. . Further, since color information is provided, it is possible to easily confirm a color even if the image data includes only gradation information, and to reproduce the color.
[0136]
According to the method for managing pattern image information according to claim 6, conventionally, it took time and effort to color the image, but the image is digital data, and the gray scale conversion into the gradation information is difficult. Since it is performed, it is possible to easily arrange colors and confirm the colors. Further, even in a remote place, the color arrangement can be easily confirmed via a communication line.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is a block diagram illustrating a construction material data system according to an embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 2 is a flowchart illustrating operations from creation of a database to storage of a color scheme in a building material data system.
FIG. 3 is a flowchart for executing a subroutine “image creation program” of step S3 in the flowchart of FIG. 2;
FIG. 4 is a diagram for explaining cutting off unnecessary portions of a document image;
5A and 5B show an example of a shaku angle image, in which (a) is a shaku angle image of a first edition, (b) is a shaku angle image of a second edition, and (c) is a shaku angle image of a third edition. FIG.
FIG. 6 is a flowchart illustrating an operation for executing a subroutine “image registration program” of step S5 in the flowchart of FIG. 2;
FIG. 7 is a flowchart illustrating an operation for creating a layout image.
FIG. 8 is a diagram illustrating an example of a creation order of layout images.
FIG. 9 is a flowchart for executing a subroutine “coloring simulation” of step S8 in the flowchart of FIG. 2;
FIG. 10 is a diagram illustrating an example of a color scheme simulation and showing an example of a simplified color scheme screen.
FIG. 11 is a diagram illustrating an example of a color scheme simulation and showing an example of a detailed color scheme screen.
FIG. 12 is a flowchart illustrating an operation of a subroutine “synthesis process” in step S70 in the flowchart of FIG. 9;
13A is an image showing an original example before the synthesis processing is executed, and FIG. 13B is an image showing an example in which the synthesis processing is executed and stored.
[Explanation of symbols]
1 database server,
2 High-speed communication lines,
3 terminals,
10 central processing unit,
11 main storage,
12 simulation processing device,
13 input devices,
14 display device,
15 communication control device,
20 manuscript images of trees,
21 Dimensional image of a tree,
25a 1st edition shakugon image,
25b 2nd edition shakugon image,
25c 3rd edition shakugon image,
26a, 26b, 26c color patch,
27a, 27b, 27c product number,
28a, 28b, 28c pattern name,
30, 30 'color adjustment screen,
50, 50 'color scheme (details).

Claims (6)

In a server that manages pattern image information of building interior materials and interior products via communication lines with terminals,
The pattern image information includes a document image, and a cutout unit that cuts out an image of a desired size from the document image,
Decomposing means for decomposing the image of the desired size into a plurality of channels to generate a plurality of images of a desired size;
Color information addition means for adding color information to the plurality of images of the desired size generated by the decomposition means,
Recording means for recording, as pattern image information, a plurality of images of the desired size to which color information has been added by the color information addition means,
A server comprising: The image processing apparatus further includes a gradation information conversion unit configured to convert the image of the desired size to which the color information is added into image data including only gradation information,
2. The server according to claim 1, wherein the storage unit records the image of the desired size created by the gradation information conversion unit. Based on the numerical value of the color information provided from the terminal, a color arrangement means for coloring an image of a desired size only of the gradation information,
Display means for displaying the image of the desired size colored by the color arrangement means on the terminal,
The server according to claim 2, further comprising: In the method of managing pattern image information of building interior materials and interior products via terminals and communication lines,
A first step of cutting out an image of a desired size from the original image including the original image in the pattern image information;
A second step of decomposing the desired size image into a plurality of channels to generate a plurality of the desired size images;
A third step of adding color information to the plurality of images of the desired size generated in the second step;
A fourth step of recording, as pattern image information, the plurality of images of the desired size to which the color information has been added in the third step;
A method for managing pattern image information, comprising: A fifth step of converting the image of the desired size, to which the color information has been added in the third step, into image data of only gradation information;
A sixth step of recording the image of the desired size converted in the fifth step,
The pattern image information management method according to claim 4, further comprising: A seventh step of coloring an image of a desired size with only the gradation information based on a numerical value of the color information provided from the terminal;
An eighth step of displaying, on the terminal, the image of the desired size, which is colored by the seventh step,
The pattern image information management method according to claim 5, further comprising:

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