JP2006259969A - Terminal device, management server, and color management system and method - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To easily and centrally manage colors by managing the CMM and color profile of a terminal device installed at each site. <P>SOLUTION: A terminal device includes: a management means 21 which collects color management information included in an OS and application software, which manage the colors of each terminal device 2 installed at each site P, that is, the colors of a monitor 23 or device 3 connected to the terminal device; and a communication means 22 which transmits the color management information thus collected. A management server 1 displays information representing the color management information transmitted from a plurality of terminal devices to manage the colors of a terminal device at each site. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2006,JPO&NCIPI

Description

  The present invention relates to a terminal device, a management server, a color management system, and a color management method for managing colors in a plurality of terminal devices arranged at each site.

  In recent years, image data created using data input from a digital camera or a scanner is used as a printed photo document, and confirmation of such a printed photo document is performed by outputting an image based on the digital data to a monitor or the like. For example, since a plurality of workers and clients output on their respective monitors and check the printed photo original, it is necessary to match the output colors of those monitors.

  Also, in the proofreading in the printing process, using color proof, inspect whether there is no mistake in the layout of the original film, the color is correct, there is no error in the characters, etc., and confirm the finished product in advance, At the time of printing, adjustment is performed so that the print color matches the color of the print sample. Therefore, it is desirable that the color and density of the color proof output from the printer satisfy a predetermined standard.

  However, the input color is determined by the characteristics of the digital camera and the scanner, the output color is determined by the characteristics of the monitor and the printer, and the image data handled is, for example, RGB data for the monitor and CMYK data for the printer. The output color changes due to conversion between data and CMYK data. For these reasons, accurate color reproduction has been difficult, but scanners connected to each terminal device by color management that performs color reproduction based on a color profile indicating the color characteristics of the relationship between image data and color , Color reproduction by devices such as monitors and printers has become possible.

  Color management is performed based on a color management module (CMM) or a color profile. In a terminal device, an OS and an application are used to control colors at an OS (Operating System) level or an application software level. CMM and various color profiles are set in each software.

  On the other hand, in order to manage color profiles, for example, there is one that automatically updates a print profile acquired in a color conversion unit in accordance with an update of a print profile stored in a storage unit (for example, Patent Document 1). reference.).

  In addition, there are a plurality of print profiles depending on the OS, device, or desired color, and the color conversion unit can acquire one of them, and each color conversion unit has an appropriate print profile. A print profile is acquired. Therefore, if an appropriate print profile is acquired, the print profile can be kept appropriate by being automatically updated. However, if the print profile acquired in the color conversion unit is not appropriate, even if it is updated, it is output in a color different from the appropriate color.

JP 2003-110857 A

  Therefore, in order to avoid the above-described problem, it is necessary to manage what input color or output color is managed for each terminal device. That is, it is necessary to manage the CMM and various color profiles set in each terminal device.

  However, the CMM and various color profiles are set in various ways depending on the OS and application software of the terminal device, and cannot be fully understood by the user of the terminal device, and are managed by a dedicated administrator who has specialized knowledge. Even if you try, for example, in the printing industry, terminal devices are used by clients, clients, outsourced designers, and workers at the printing site, and are installed at remote locations. It is not easy to always manage the CMM and various color profiles set in the terminal device installed at the base.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to easily manage colors collectively by managing CMMs and color profiles of terminal devices installed at each base. The present invention provides a terminal device, a management server, a color management system, and a color management method.

  In order to solve the above-mentioned problems, the invention described in claim 1 is an OS (Operating System) and application software of a computer connected to a management server via a network, for managing the respective colors at the time of execution. Storage means for storing the OS and application software including the color management information, collection means for searching the storage means and collecting each color management information included in the OS or application software, and the collected color management And transmitting means for transmitting each piece of information to the management server in association with the OS or application software of the collection source.

  The invention according to claim 2 is characterized in that the collecting means collects the color management information for an OS or application software registered in advance.

  The invention described in claim 3 is characterized in that the color management information is information indicating a CMM (Color Management Module) or a color profile.

  According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, a plurality of terminal devices are connected via a network, and are associated with an OS (Operating System) or application software of a computer included in the terminal device. Color management information for managing colors at the time of execution is received from each of the plurality of terminal devices, and information representing the received color management information is received from the received terminal device and the OS or application software And generating means for generating display information for display in association with the display information, and display means for performing display based on the display information.

  According to a fifth aspect of the present invention, a plurality of terminal devices are connected via a network, and are associated with an OS (Operating System) or application software of a computer included in the terminal device. Color management information for managing colors at the time of execution is received from each of the plurality of terminal devices, and information representing the received color management information is received from the received terminal device and the OS or application software And generating means for generating display information to be displayed in association with the display device, and transmitting means for transmitting the display information to the terminal device in a displayable manner.

  According to a sixth aspect of the present invention, a plurality of terminal devices are connected via a network, and are associated with an OS (Operating System) or application software of a computer included in the terminal device. Color management information for managing colors at the time of execution is received from each of the plurality of terminal devices, and information representing the received color management information is received from the received terminal device and the OS or application software Generating means for generating display information to be displayed in association with the display, and transmitting means for receiving the request from any of the terminal devices and transmitting the display information to the requesting terminal device in a displayable manner. It is characterized by having.

  According to a seventh aspect of the present invention, the generating means further compares the color management information recommended for each of the predetermined OS or application software and the received color management information, and If they are the same, it is determined that they are appropriate, and if they are different, they are determined to be inappropriate, and the display information is generated including the result of the determination.

  The invention according to claim 8 includes a terminal device provided at a plurality of bases, and a management server that is connected to the terminal device via a network, and manages the color of the terminal device. In the system, the terminal device is an OS (Operating System) and application software of a computer, and storage means for storing the OS and application software including color management information for managing respective colors at the time of execution The storage means for searching and collecting the respective color management information included in the OS or the application software; and the management in association with the collected OS or application software for collecting the collected color management information. Transmitting means for transmitting to a server, wherein the management server is configured to transmit the terminal device. Receiving the color management information associated with the OS or application software transmitted from the terminal and displaying the information representing the received color management information in association with the received terminal device and the OS or application software And generating means for generating the display information and display means for performing display based on the display information.

  According to a ninth aspect of the present invention, there is provided a terminal device provided at a plurality of bases and a management server connected to the terminal device via a network, and color management for managing the color of the terminal device In the system, the terminal device is an OS (Operating System) and application software of a computer, and storage means for storing the OS and application software including color management information for managing respective colors at the time of execution The storage means for searching and collecting the respective color management information included in the OS or the application software; and the management in association with the collected OS or application software for collecting the collected color management information. Transmitting means for transmitting to a server, wherein the management server is configured to transmit the terminal device. Receiving the color management information associated with the OS or application software transmitted from the terminal and displaying the information representing the received color management information in association with the received terminal device and the OS or application software Generating means for generating the display information, and transmitting means for transmitting the display information to the terminal device in a displayable manner.

  According to a tenth aspect of the present invention, there is provided a terminal device provided at a plurality of bases, and a management server connected to the terminal device via a network, and color management for managing the color of the terminal device In the system, the terminal device is an OS (Operating System) and application software of a computer, and storage means for storing the OS and application software including color management information for managing respective colors at the time of execution The storage means for searching and collecting the respective color management information included in the OS or the application software; and the management in association with the collected OS or application software for collecting the collected color management information. Transmitting means for transmitting to a server, wherein the management server is the terminal The color management information associated with the OS or application software transmitted from the device is received, and the information representing the received color management information is displayed in association with the received terminal device and the OS or application software. And generating means for generating display information for receiving, and transmitting means for receiving the request from any of the terminal devices and transmitting the display information to the requesting terminal device in a displayable manner. It is said.

  The invention described in claim 11 is a color management method for managing the colors of terminal devices provided at a plurality of bases, and is a computer OS (Operating System) and application software, each of which is executed. Storing the OS and application software including color management information for managing the color of time, collecting each color management information included in the stored OS or application software, and the collected color A step of transmitting each of the management information in association with the collected OS or application software, a step of receiving color management information associated with the transmitted OS or application software, and information representing the received color management information The received terminal device and the OS or And generating display information for displaying in association with the application software, it is characterized by comprising the steps of a display based on the display information.

  The invention according to claim 12 is a color management method for managing the colors of terminal devices provided at a plurality of bases, and is a computer OS (Operating System) and application software, each of which is executed. Storing the OS and application software including color management information for managing the color of time, collecting each color management information included in the stored OS or application software, and the collected color A step of transmitting each of the management information in association with the collected OS or application software, a step of receiving color management information associated with the transmitted OS or application software, and information representing the received color management information The received terminal device and the OS or And generating display information for displaying in association with the application software, to the terminal device is characterized by including the step of transmitting the display information capable of displaying.

  The invention described in claim 13 is a color management method for managing the colors of the terminal devices provided at a plurality of bases, and is a computer OS (Operating System) and application software, each of which is executed. Storing the OS and application software including color management information for managing the color of time, collecting each color management information included in the stored OS or application software, and the collected color A step of transmitting each of the management information in association with the collected OS or application software, a step of receiving color management information associated with the transmitted OS or application software, and information representing the received color management information The received terminal device and the OS or Generating display information for display in association with application software, receiving a request from any of the terminal devices, and transmitting the display information to the requesting terminal device in a displayable manner. It is characterized by including.

  According to the terminal device, the management server, the color management system, and the color management method according to the present invention, each color management information included in an OS (Operating System) or application software of a plurality of terminal devices provided for each base, The management server can easily manage the colors of the terminal devices collectively. Further, by displaying information representing the color management information of each terminal device, it is possible to grasp visually, and if there is a problem with the terminal device regarding the color, it is possible to prompt corrective action for the problem.

[First Embodiment]
Hereinafter, a preferred embodiment of a color management system as a first embodiment including a terminal device and a management server according to the present invention will be specifically described with reference to the drawings.

  The color management system of the present invention includes an output color such as a monitor or printer connected to each terminal device or an input color such as a scanner connected to each terminal device (hereinafter referred to as a monitor, printer and Collecting means for collecting color management information for managing scanners and collecting color management information for managing output colors and input colors (sometimes called “input / output colors”) And a transmission unit that transmits information, and the management server displays information representing color management information transmitted from a plurality of terminal devices, thereby managing the color of the terminal device at each site.

  Here, the input / output colors are set in the OS or application software for color management performed on the OS or application software, for example, conversion for converting RGB data into CMYK data. It is determined by an engine color management module (CMM) or a color profile indicating color characteristics of the relationship between RGB data or CMYK data and color. Therefore, information (or itself) indicating the CMM and the color profile is color management information.

  First, the configuration of the color management system in the present embodiment will be described in detail with reference to the drawings.

〔System configuration〕
FIG. 1 is a functional block diagram showing the system configuration of the color management system. The management server 1 according to the present invention is connected to a plurality of remote sites P (Pa, Pb, Pc in the figure) via a network N such as a dedicated communication line or the Internet, and a terminal device 2 is connected to each site P. (2a, 2b, 2c in the figure) are installed.

  Here, the plurality of bases P are, for example, a printing company, an outsourcing company of the printing company, a client, or the like. Further, the number of bases P is not limited to three in FIG.

(Terminal device)
The terminal device 2 is a so-called computer terminal, which is an input means 24 (24a, 24b, 24c in the figure) such as a keyboard and a mouse, and is one of devices, for example, based on image data as an image output means. A communication unit 22 (23a, 23b, 23c in FIG. 1) for transmitting and receiving various information to and from a monitor 23 (23a, 23b, 23c in FIG. 1) such as a cathode ray tube (CRT) or a liquid crystal display (LCD) that displays a color image such as a printed photo original. In FIG. 1, 22a, 22b, and 22c), an OS, application software, etc., or a program of color management information collection software for collecting color management information according to the present invention, and a memory for storing image data and the like. Control means 25 (25a, 25b, 25c in FIG. 1) and display on monitor 23 Functions as a display control means, a function for executing a program such as an OS and application software, and a collection means for collecting color management information set in the OS and application software by executing a program for collecting color management information And a management means 21 (21a, 21b, 21c in FIG. 1) for receiving various types of information. Furthermore, a device 3 (3a, 3b, 3c in FIG. 1) such as a scanner as an input unit or a printer as an image output unit is connected to the terminal device 2. The number of devices connected to the terminal device 2 shown in FIG. 1 is an example and may be an arbitrary number.

  Further, the management means 21 has a web browser function for transmitting / receiving various received information to / from the management server 1 via the network N. Then, using this web browser function, the color management information collected through the communication means 22 is transmitted to the management server 1 in association with the collection source OS or application software. In addition to the color management information, additional information such as identification information for identifying the terminal device 2 is added and transmitted via the communication means 22.

  Here, each program of the OS and application software has a CMM and a color profile set at predetermined positions, respectively. When the OS or application software is executed, the CMM and the color profile are set based on the set CMM and color profile. Color management is done. Therefore, the CMM and the color profile manage the color.

  The color profile includes a monitor profile indicating the color characteristics of the monitor, an RGB profile such as sRGB indicating a color reproduction range for RGB, a CMYK profile indicating a color reproduction range for CMYK, and the like. In addition to this, a printer profile indicating the color characteristics of a printer, a color characteristic output by a printing machine, various profiles such as a print profile for each of a plurality of paper types, a LUT (Look up table) indicating color conversion characteristics, and the like There are color profiles. However, in order to avoid complication of the drawing and the like, in the description of this example, a case where a monitor profile, an RGB profile, and a CMYK profile are handled will be described as an example.

  The function of the management means 21 as a collection means executes a color management information collection software program and collects color management information set in the OS and application software. Therefore, information indicating the CMM and the color profile set in each of the OS and application software is collected as color management information. Therefore, in the color management information collection software program, the OS or application software to be collected, and the description location of the color management information in each collection target program are registered in advance as investigation contents, and based on the collection contents. The information indicating the CMM or color profile is collected as color management information from the OS or application software to be collected. Also, the collection contents are registered by registering plug-in modules indicating the collection contents for each collection target. Further, in this example, file names are used as information indicating the CMM or color profile to be extracted.

(Management server)
The management server 1 is a so-called computer terminal, and includes a computer main body, input means 16 such as a keyboard and a mouse, and a monitor 14 such as a CRT or LCD.

  The management server 1 also includes a communication unit 11 that is a communication unit that transmits and receives information via the network N, and further includes a function as a display control unit that controls display on the monitor 14. 11 is a color management information storage functioning as a storage unit that stores information associated with the terminal device 2 that has received the color management information transmitted from the terminal device 2 that is received by the management unit 13 and the terminal device 2 that is received by the management unit 13. Means 12 are provided.

  Although details will be described later, for example, information indicating the color management information of the terminal at each site P is displayed on the monitor 14 from the color management information and incidental information stored in the color management information storage unit 12. It has the production | generation means 15 which produces | generates display information. The monitor 14 is display-controlled by the management means 13 and performs display based on the generated display information.

[Color management method]
Next, an example of a color management method performed by the color management system will be described with reference to the drawings. FIG. 2 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the procedure of the color management method.

  According to FIG. 2, when an operator performs a predetermined operation using the input unit 24 of the terminal device 2, the management unit 21 receives the operation and starts a program of color management information collection software. 3 is displayed on the monitor 23 (step S101, hereinafter “step S101” is abbreviated as “S101”, and the other steps are also the same). Then, when the operator operates the collection screen 231, the management unit 21 collects color management information (S102).

  Specifically, when the operator moves the cursor with a mouse or the like and clicks the start key 232, the management unit 21 searches the storage unit 25 and searches previously registered in the color management information collection software. Based on the contents, the file names of the CMM and color profile for the OS are collected. When the start key 233 is clicked, the management unit 21 searches the storage unit 25 and, based on the survey contents registered in advance in the color management information collection software, the file name of the CMM and color profile for the application software To collect. Further, the file size of each file of the CMM and the color profile, the update date / time of the file, and the like are also collected.

  The add key 234 is used when the plug-in module for each collection target is not registered. When the add key 234 is clicked, a manual designation screen 238 as shown in FIG. 9 is displayed, and the application software name is displayed. The management unit 21 collects the input results by inputting the version, CMM setting, CMM version, color profile setting (monitor profile, RGB profile, CMYK profile) and the like by the operator.

  A list key 235 shown in FIG. 3 is used to display a list of collected color management information. When the list key 235 is clicked, an example of the collected information list display screen 239 is shown in FIG. Based on the result, the version, CMM name, CMM version, various color profiles, their sizes, update date and time, etc. for the OS and application software are displayed on the monitor 23.

  The setting key 236 is used for various settings such as a transmission destination. When the setting key 236 is clicked, a setting screen (not shown) is displayed and the transmission destination and the like can be set.

  When the collection is completed and the worker clicks the transmission key 237 (S103, Y), the management means 21 has information as shown in the collection information list display screen 239 in FIG. The color management information and the terminal device name are added as supplementary information and transmitted to the management server 1 via the communication means 22 (S104). A terminal device name registered in advance in the terminal device 2 can be used.

  Moreover, the input using the above collection screen 231 is an example, and is not limited to the above. The transmission of color management information and supplementary information is not limited to the method performed by the worker using the collection screen 231 as described above. For example, the management unit 21 periodically starts a program for collecting color management information. It is also possible to collect the color management information, attach the accompanying information, and automatically transmit it to the management server 1 via the communication means 22.

  When the management means 13 of the management server 1 receives the color management information and the incidental information via the communication unit 11 (S105, Y), the management unit 13 has the structure shown in FIG. In addition, the application software and each version, the CMM name set for each, the file name indicating the CMM version and various color profiles, its size, the update date and time, etc. are made into a database and stored in the color management information storage means 12 (S106). . Although detailed contents are omitted in FIG. 4, contents as shown in FIG. 8 are stored for each terminal device.

  Next, the generation unit 15 of the management server 1 generates display information for displaying information representing the color management information for each terminal device 2 on the monitor 14 (S107), and the management unit 13 controls the monitor 14. Then, information representing the color management information for each terminal device 2 is displayed based on the display information (S108).

  Specifically, the generation unit 15 performs editing such as arranging the color management information and information such as the terminal device name stored in the color management information storage unit 12 for each terminal device and OS or application software. For example, display information shown in a list is generated for each terminal device at each site P as shown in FIG. FIG. 5 shows the terminal device name for each terminal device 2 and the determination results for the OS and application software. Here, the determination will be described. First, CMM settings and color profile settings recommended for each version of the OS, and CMM settings and color profile settings recommended for each application software are set in advance as recommended color management information. FIG. 6 shows the recommended CMM and color profile recommended for the OS version as an example, and recommended color management information indicating the recommended CMM and color profile for each application software. Then, for each terminal device, the generation unit 15 extracts the OS and its version from the color management information, compares the recommended color management information of the OS version with the color management information, and determines the application software and its version from the color management information. The version is extracted, and the recommended color management information and the color management information of the version of the application software are compared. If the settings are the same, “OK (appropriate)” is determined. If the settings are different, “NG (unsuitable)” is determined. To do. Here, “analysis” in the figure is, for example, the above determination, and “edit” is to make a list. FIG. 5 shows “OK” when the CMM and each color profile are OK for the OS and application software of each terminal apparatus, and “NG” when one of the CMM and each color profile is NG. As shown.

  Then, the administrator can easily confirm information representing the color management information of the terminal device 2 of each connected base P in a batch by viewing this display. Further, by displaying the determination result as shown in FIG. 5, it is possible to grasp at a glance a terminal device that has been rejected, that is, set inappropriately. As a result, the administrator can urge the terminal device at the base to take corrective action so that the recommended CMM or color profile is obtained.

  Further, by clicking the row of the list shown in FIG. 5 on the screen, detailed information representing the color management information of the clicked terminal device name may be displayed. For example, as shown in FIG. 7, for the clicked terminal device, the file name indicating the CMM and color profile set for the OS and application software, and the determination result for each CMM and color profile are displayed. According to this, the details of the color management information can be easily confirmed for each terminal, and furthermore, the suitability of the OS or application software can be easily grasped.

[Second Embodiment]
Next, a second embodiment according to the present invention will be described. In the following, detailed description of configurations substantially similar to those of the first embodiment will be omitted, and different points will be mainly described.

  The management server 1 according to the present embodiment displays the display information generated by the generation unit 15 on the terminal device 2 at each site P.

〔System configuration〕
The management means 21 of the terminal device 2 has a web browser function for transmitting / receiving various received information to / from the management server 1 via the network N, and an electronic mail function for transmitting / receiving electronic mail. Thereby, the screen information transmitted from the management server 1 can be displayed on the monitor 23, and further, e-mail transmitted from the management server 1, for example, can be displayed on the monitor 23 by the e-mail function.

  The management means 13 of the management server 1 has a function of transmitting the generated list display information to the terminal device 2 through the communication unit 11 as screen information that can be displayed on the terminal device 2, and an e-mail function for sending and receiving e-mails. And having a function of transmitting the created list display information to the terminal device 2 via the communication unit 11 by electronic mail. The transmission means of the present invention includes a management means 13 and a communication unit 11.

[Color management method]
Next, an example of the procedure of the color management method of this embodiment will be described with reference to the drawings. FIG. 10 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the procedure of the color management method.

  S201 to S207 correspond to S101 to S107 shown in FIG. 2 described in the first embodiment. In S208, the management unit 13 transmits the generated display information to the terminal device 2 via the communication unit 11 as screen information that can be displayed on the terminal device 2. When the terminal device 2 receives the screen information indicating the display information (S209, Y), the management unit 21 performs control so that the screen information is displayed on the monitor 23, and the color management for the terminal device 2 at each site P is performed. Information representing the information is displayed (S210).

  Moreover, the management means 13 may transmit the generated display information to the terminal device 2 via an e-mail via the communication unit 11, and the terminal device 2 may receive and display the e-mail.

  Thus, by viewing the display on the terminal device 2, it is possible to easily confirm information representing the color management information of the terminal device at each connected base P. As a result, for example, the client and the operator at the printing site can easily check the terminal device, and further, by checking the above-described determination result, it is possible to correct when the terminal device or other terminal device is inappropriate. It becomes possible.

[Third Embodiment]
Next, a third embodiment according to the present invention will be described. The management server 1 of the present embodiment displays the display information generated by the generating means 15 at each requested site P in response to a request from the site P.

  FIG. 11 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the procedure of the color management method of the present embodiment. In this case, for example, the color management information and the incidental information are stored in the color management information storage unit 12 in the same manner as S101 to S106 illustrated in FIG. 2 described in the first embodiment.

  According to FIG. 11, when the operator operates the input unit 24 of the terminal device 2 and makes an input for requesting display information (S 301, Y), the management unit 21 manages the management server 1. The display information provision request is transmitted (S302).

  When the management server 1 receives the display information provision request (S303, Y), the generation unit 15 represents the color management information from the color management information and the incidental information stored in the color management information storage unit 12 as in S107. Display information for displaying information is generated (S304), and the generated display information is transmitted to the requesting terminal device 2 via the communication unit 11 as screen information that can be displayed on the terminal device 2 (S305).

  When the terminal device 2 receives the screen information indicating the display information (S306, Y), the management unit 21 controls the monitor 23 to display the screen information, and the color management information of the terminal device 2 at each site P is displayed. Is displayed (S307).

  Further, when inputting in S301, a request screen 241 as shown in FIG. 12 is displayed, and the operator can input a plurality of terminal name input fields 242 (a, b, c, d, e, f) on the request screen 241. ), Two or more comparison target terminal devices are selected from the pull-down menu and a display information provision request is transmitted, so that the generation unit 15 displays information representing the color management information for the selected terminal device 2. It is also possible to generate display information for this purpose. According to this display, since the CMM and the color profile of each other can be confirmed, it is possible to use the terminal device 2 with a matching color.

It is a functional block diagram which shows the system configuration | structure of the color management system which concerns on this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the color management method which concerns on this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the collection screen displayed on the monitor of a terminal device. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the structure of the color management information memorize | stored in a color management information storage means. It is a figure which shows an example of the list displayed on the monitor of a management server. It is a figure for demonstrating recommended color management information. It is a figure which shows an example of the display of the detailed information displayed on the monitor of a management server. It is a figure which shows an example of the collection information list display screen displayed on the monitor of a terminal device. It is a figure which shows an example of the manual designation | designated screen displayed on the monitor of a terminal device. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the color management method in 2nd Embodiment. 10 is a flowchart illustrating a procedure of a color management method according to a third embodiment. It is a figure which shows an example of the request | requirement screen displayed on the display means of a terminal device.

Explanation of symbols

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Management server 11 Communication part 12 Color management information storage means 13 Management means 14 Monitor 15 Generation means 16 Input means 2 Terminal device 21 Management means 22 Communication means 23 Monitor 24 Input means 25 Storage means 3 Device P Base N Network

Claims (13)

Connected to the management server via the network,
A computer OS (Operating System) and application software, and storage means for storing the OS and application software including color management information for managing the respective colors at the time of execution;
A collection unit that searches the storage unit and collects each color management information included in the OS or application software;
A terminal device comprising: a transmission unit configured to transmit each of the collected color management information to the management server in association with a collection source OS or application software.   The terminal device according to claim 1, wherein the collection unit collects the color management information for an OS or application software registered in advance.   The terminal device according to claim 1, wherein the color management information is information indicating a CMM (Color Management Module) or a color profile. A plurality of terminal devices are connected via a network,
Color management information associated with an OS (Operating System) or application software of a computer included in the terminal device, and for managing colors at the time of execution of the OS or application software, is received from each of the plurality of terminal devices. Accept
Generating means for generating display information for displaying information representing the received color management information in association with the received terminal device and the OS or application software;
A management server comprising display means for performing display based on the display information. A plurality of terminal devices are connected via a network,
Color management information associated with an OS (Operating System) or application software of a computer included in the terminal device, and for managing colors at the time of execution of the OS or application software, is received from each of the plurality of terminal devices. Accept
Generating means for generating display information for displaying information representing the received color management information in association with the received terminal device and the OS or application software;
A management server comprising: a transmission unit configured to transmit the display information to the terminal device in a displayable manner. A plurality of terminal devices are connected via a network,
Color management information associated with an OS (Operating System) or application software of a computer included in the terminal device, and for managing colors at the time of execution of the OS or application software, is received from each of the plurality of terminal devices. Accept
Generating means for generating display information for displaying information representing the received color management information in association with the received terminal device and the OS or application software;
A management server comprising: a transmission unit that receives a request from any one of the terminal devices and transmits the display information to the requesting terminal device in a displayable manner.   The generation unit further compares the color management information recommended for each of the predetermined OS or application software with the received color management information, and determines that each is appropriate if they are the same. The management server according to any one of claims 4 to 6, wherein if different, the management server determines that the display information is inappropriate and generates the display information including the result of the determination. A terminal device provided at a plurality of bases, and the terminal device includes a management server connected via a network, and is a color management system for managing the color of the terminal device,
The terminal device
A computer OS (Operating System) and application software, and storage means for storing the OS and application software including color management information for managing the respective colors at the time of execution;
A collecting unit that searches the storage unit and collects each color management information included in the OS or the application software;
Transmission means for transmitting each of the collected color management information to the management server in association with the collected OS or application software,
The management server
The color management information associated with the OS or application software transmitted from the terminal device is received, and the information representing the received color management information is associated with the received terminal device and the OS or application software. Generating means for generating display information for display;
Display means for performing display based on the display information,
A color management system characterized by that. A terminal device provided at a plurality of bases, and the terminal device includes a management server connected via a network, and is a color management system for managing the color of the terminal device,
The terminal device
A computer OS (Operating System) and application software, and storage means for storing the OS and application software including color management information for managing the respective colors at the time of execution;
A collecting unit that searches the storage unit and collects each color management information included in the OS or the application software;
Transmission means for transmitting each of the collected color management information to the management server in association with the collected OS or application software,
The management server
The color management information associated with the OS or application software transmitted from the terminal device is received, and the information representing the received color management information is associated with the received terminal device and the OS or application software. Generating means for generating display information for display;
Transmitting means for transmitting the display information to the terminal device in a displayable manner;
A color management system characterized by that. A terminal device provided at a plurality of bases, and the terminal device includes a management server connected via a network, and is a color management system for managing the color of the terminal device,
The terminal device
A computer OS (Operating System) and application software, and storage means for storing the OS and application software including color management information for managing the respective colors at the time of execution;
A collecting unit that searches the storage unit and collects each color management information included in the OS or the application software;
Transmission means for transmitting each of the collected color management information to the management server in association with the collected OS or application software,
The management server
The color management information associated with the OS or application software transmitted from the terminal device is received, and the information representing the received color management information is associated with the received terminal device and the OS or application software. Generating means for generating display information for display;
In response to a request from any one of the terminal devices, a transmission unit that transmits the display information to the requesting terminal device in a displayable manner.
A color management system characterized by that. A color management method for managing colors of terminal devices provided in a plurality of bases,
A computer OS (Operating System) and application software, each of which stores the OS and application software including color management information for managing colors at the time of execution;
Collecting each color management information included in the stored OS or application software;
Transmitting each of the collected color management information in association with the collected OS or application software;
Receiving color management information associated with the transmitted OS or application software;
Generating display information for displaying the information representing the received color management information in association with the received terminal device and the OS or application software;
Displaying based on the display information,
A color management method characterized by the above. A color management method for managing colors of terminal devices provided in a plurality of bases,
A computer OS (Operating System) and application software, each of which stores the OS and application software including color management information for managing colors at the time of execution;
Collecting each color management information included in the stored OS or application software;
Transmitting each of the collected color management information in association with the collected OS or application software;
Receiving color management information associated with the transmitted OS or application software;
Generating display information for displaying the information representing the received color management information in association with the received terminal device and the OS or application software;
Transmitting the display information to the terminal device in a displayable manner.
A color management method characterized by the above. A color management method for managing colors of terminal devices provided in a plurality of bases,
A computer OS (Operating System) and application software, each of which stores the OS and application software including color management information for managing colors at the time of execution;
Collecting each color management information included in the stored OS or application software;
Transmitting each of the collected color management information in association with the collected OS or application software;
Receiving color management information associated with the transmitted OS or application software;
Generating display information for displaying the information representing the received color management information in association with the received terminal device and the OS or application software;
Receiving a request from any of the terminal devices, and transmitting the display information to the requesting terminal device in a displayable manner.
A color management system characterized by that.

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