JP3228559B2 - Embroidery data creation device with image input speed guidance function - Google Patents

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to an image data processing apparatus for a sewing machine, and more particularly to an apparatus for preventing erroneous input caused by a change in speed at the time of inputting an image and reliably creating embroidery data from an original image pattern such as an arbitrary pattern or character. The present invention relates to an embroidery data creating device having an image input speed guiding function.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Approximately, the applicant uses sewing data storage means (RAM card) used in a sewing machine with an embroidery function, and embroiders the sewing data storage means based on an original pattern such as an arbitrary pattern or character. We are developing a device that can sew. The embroidery data creation device is provided separately from the sewing machine with the embroidery function.

When embroidery data is created using the embroidery data creation device, scanning is performed at a predetermined speed for input by the image input means. An input error has occurred because of the operator's arbitrary speed. For example, at first,
Each worker performs scanning slowly while paying attention to the speed, but usually the speed is suddenly increased as the final stage. Or, often too fast from the start. In such a case, it becomes impossible to perform the scanning, and it is required to start over again. As described above, since the image input means does not have the automatic scanning function, each operator should input the data at an appropriate speed. Or, there has been an inconvenience that the user has to re-enter the information.

[0004]

Means for Solving the Problems In order to solve the above-mentioned problems, the inventor of the present invention has conducted intensive studies, and as a result, the image input means for moving the invention by manual operation and reading image data; Image data storage means for storing the image data read by the image input means, conversion means for converting the input image data into sewing data, and sewing data storage means for storing the sewing data converted by the conversion means; A speed display unit for moving and lighting in a moving direction at a predetermined speed at the time of image input by manual operation of the image input means, and being disposed in proximity to a moving operation position of the image input means; By providing an embroidery data creation device having an image input speed guidance function for guiding and displaying the speed, at the time of image input, at the speed according to the speed display unit. It can be entered to the easy to solve the above problems, in which achieved its purpose.

[0005]

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS An embodiment of the present invention will be described below with reference to FIGS. FIG. 3 shows the overall appearance of the embroidery data creating apparatus A, which is configured separately from the sewing machine B with the embroidery function. That is, the embroidery data creation device A operates with an independent DC power supply and is provided to be portable.

As shown in the block diagram of FIG. 1, an embroidery data creating apparatus A includes an image scanner 5 as image input means and an original pattern P read by the image scanner 5 in a flat box-shaped main body 1. Image data storage means 6 for storing image data, conversion means 7 for converting input image data into sewing data, and RAM card 8 as sewing data storage means for storing sewing data converted by the conversion means 7 And a speed display unit 9 for guiding and displaying the input speed at the time of image input.

An operation key unit 2 is provided at an appropriate position on the main body 1 and a liquid crystal display device 3 for performing display relating to image processing of original image data.
An image scanner 5 as image input means is provided so as to be able to appropriately move on a flat guide base 4 fixed at a position one step lower than the side surface of the main body 1. The exclusive cable 10 is connected to the internal circuit of the image data storage means 6 from the side of the main body 1. A card reader / writer 11 for writing sewing data created by setting a RAM card 8 as an external storage medium as sewing data storage means is provided on a side surface of the main body 1.

[0008] Image scanner 5 as image input means
In the embodiment, the effective reading width is about 63 mm, the grayscale output is a black-and-white binary type, and the number of effective pixels for main operation is about 504. An original image pattern P such as a picture can be sufficiently input into a monochrome binary image.

The operation key section 2 includes an input mode selection key 2a for selecting an image scanner input mode,
An embroidery data conversion key 2b for instructing to convert original image data read from the image scanner 5 into embroidery data is provided. Further, the liquid crystal display device 3 displays a message for instructing an operator on an operation procedure of the embroidery data creation device A, original image data read from the image scanner 5, and the like.

The reading start button 5b of the image scanner 5 is pressed in the image scanner input mode, and is placed on an original pattern P such as an arbitrary figure or character set on the mount of the image scanner 5 to start reading.
When it is moved while pressing, the original image data read by the image scanner 5 is read into the image data storage means 6 built in the embroidery data creating apparatus A.

The embroidery data creating apparatus A has a built-in central processing unit (CPU) 12 for controlling the whole. The image data storage means (RAM) 6 is connected to the central processing unit 12 so as to store the image data of the original image pattern P read by the image scanner 5.

The sewing data conversion means 7 stores an image processing program such as a program for controlling the image data storage means 6 and converting it into embroidery data, and is connected to the central processing unit 12.

A RAM card 8 as a sewing data storage means stores the sewing data converted by the conversion means 7 and is mounted on the card reader / writer section 11. Specifically, the RAM card 8 serving as an external storage medium serving as the sewing data storage means stores the sewing data obtained by converting the data stored in the image data storage means 6 by the central processing unit 12.

The speed display section 9 has a light emitting diode (LE)
D) are provided continuously in series, and the blinking speed is
It is controlled to correspond to the effective reading speed V of the image scanner 5 and is built in the central processing unit 12. Specifically, the lighting speed V1 is set for each LED so that about 5 to a dozen or more LEDs are sequentially turned on in one direction.
Is stored in the central processing unit 12 as speed guide data 13 under program control such that V-V1> 0.

The speed display section 9 is a rod-shaped liquid crystal display section instead of an LED. In the rod-shaped liquid crystal display section, the liquid crystal in the display section changes color so as to correspond to the effective reading speed V of the image scanner 5. It may be controlled. In the figure, reference numeral 14 denotes a power switch, and 15 denotes a RAM.
A release button 16 of the card 8 is a lid that covers the main body 1 and the guide base 4.

In the embroidery data creating apparatus A having the above-described configuration, the work of reading an original image pattern P such as an arbitrary figure or character is performed as shown in the block diagram of FIG.
First, the power switch 14 is turned on, and the input mode selection key 2a of the operation key section 2 is selected to set the image scanner input mode. Then, the speed display unit 9 is in a state of operating. Then, when the reading start button 5b of the image scanner 5 is pressed on the original image pattern P on the guide pedestal portion 4 for inputting an image, the LEDs and the like of the speed display section 9 start to light up sequentially at a predetermined lighting speed V1. . The lighting speed V1
When the image scanner 5 is moved while corresponding to
The original image data read by the vertical operation means 5v and the horizontal operation means 5h of the image scanner 5 is stored in an image data storage means (RA
M) 6 can be reliably read.

The sewing machine B having an embroidery function refers to an embroidery sewing machine capable of performing only embroidery stitching and a composite embroidery sewing machine capable of performing normal stitching and embroidery stitching. The sewing machine B with an embroidery function is configured to incorporate a computer program in advance and to perform various embroidery operations by a control device including a central processing unit (CPU) 12.

In a vertical portion on the front of the sewing machine B having the embroidery function, a RAM card 8 as a sewing data storage means is provided.
A card reader / writer unit 17 for reading sewing data from and writing data to the sewing machine, a speed adjustment key 18 are provided, and a pattern selection unit 19 and a liquid crystal display unit 20 are provided on the arm panel. And a start / stop key 2 for starting and stopping the sewing machine.
1 is provided.

In addition, the sewing machine B having the embroidery function has X
An embroidery frame 22 is attached via an attachment to a carriage body that is controlled by a -Y driving unit and is movably provided in the XY directions as appropriate.

[0020]

According to the present invention, there is provided image input means for reading image data by moving the image data by manual operation, image data storing means for storing the image data read by the image input means, and input image data. Converting means for converting sewing data into sewing data, sewing data storing means for storing sewing data converted by the converting means, and moving in a moving direction at a predetermined speed at the time of image input by manual operation of the image input means. An embroidery data creating device having an image input speed guidance function in which a speed display unit to be arranged is arranged in proximity to the movement operation position of the image input means, and guides the movement speed of the image input means. When an image is input by operating the image input means, a speed display unit for guiding and displaying the input speed detects the presence and moves in accordance with the presence. There is an advantage that it is possible to enter a very simple and reliable image data Rukoto.

That is, conventionally, scanning is performed at a predetermined speed. However, since all inputs at this time are at an arbitrary speed of each operator, an input error has occurred. By guiding the user on the speed display section 9, it is possible to make an arbitrary speed of each person substantially constant, prevent input errors at the time of work input, and easily input without re-input or re-input. In addition, there is an advantage that even children can use embroidery data creation with interest.

[0022]

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a block diagram of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a flowchart showing an outline of the operation of the present invention.

FIG. 3 is an overall perspective view of the present invention.

FIGS. 4 and 5 are perspective views of a main part showing an operation state of the present invention.

FIG. 6 is a perspective view of a sewing machine with an embroidery function.

[Explanation of symbols]

 5 Image scanner as image input means 6 Image data storage means 7 Conversion means 8 RAM card as sewing data storage means 9 Speed display unit

────────────────────────────────────────────────── ─── Continuing on the front page (72) Inventor Akiyoshi Sasano 3-1-1 Kyobashi, Chuo-ku, Tokyo Inside the Snake-eye Sewing Machine Co., Ltd. (72) Inventor Shinichi Fukada 3-1-1 Kyobashi, Chuo-ku, Tokyo No. 1 Janome Eye Sewing Machine Industry Co., Ltd. (56) References JP-A-2-213267 (JP, A) JP-A-1-173969 (JP, A) Full-open 2-59777 (JP, U) Full-open Hei 1-132170 (JP, U) Actually open 63-198268 (JP, U) (58) Fields investigated (Int. Cl. ⁷ , DB name) D05B 19/00-21/00 G06T 1/00 420 H04N 1/107

Claims (1)

(57) [Claims] 1. An image input means for reading image data by moving the image data by a manual operation, an image data storage means for storing the image data read by the image input means, and converting the input image data into sewing data. Conversion means for performing sewing, a sewing data storage means for storing sewing data converted by the conversion means, and a manual operation of the image input means.
Moves and lights in the moving direction at a predetermined speed when inputting images
The speed display section to be displayed is moved by the moving operation position of the image input means.
And the moving speed of the image input means.
Embroidery data generating apparatus having an image input speed guidance functions characterized in that so as to guide display.