KR100876080B1 - Color sample search and custody equipment and method thereof - Google Patents

Abstract

An apparatus and a method for searching and keeping a color sample are presented to register the keeping position of a sample using a barcode and to analyze the color of the corresponding color sample through a colorimeter and then to display the keeping position of the corresponding color sample. According to an apparatus for searching and keeping a color sample, a colorimeter(10) measures reflectivity and transmittance for color by irradiating a light to the color sample. A barcode reader(14) reads a barcode indicating the position of the corresponding color sample. A computer(12) outputs an LED driving control signal to inform the keeping position of the color sample. An LED driving part(16) turns on a corresponding LED by the LED driving control signal from the computer. A color sample keeping part turns on an LED of a corresponding region in order to indicate the position of the corresponding color sample among a number of LEDs by the LED driving part.

Description

COLOR SAMPLE SEARCH AND CUSTODY EQUIPMENT AND METHOD THEREOF}

The present invention relates to a color sample retrieval and storage device, and more particularly, to register a storage location of a sample using a barcode and analyze a color of a sample of a corresponding color using a colorimeter, and then store the sample of the corresponding color. The present invention relates to a color sample retrieval and storage device and a method thereof.

In general, companies that manufacture dyes, paints, plastics, textiles, etc. produce custom-made color samples, and store the color samples in boxes or stack them in spaces divided into bookshelves. It is impossible to find tens of thousands of color samples in a space partitioned into a box or bookshelf, which results in unnecessary waste of time and manpower by repeating color matching unnecessarily even when a buyer performs a repeat order.

An object of the present invention for solving the above problems is to store the color samples in a space partitioned in the form of a bookshelf and colorize the color samples by displaying the color samples are stored by searching the color samples or searching by keyword or CIE Lab, etc. The present invention provides a color sample search and storage device and a method thereof.

It is another object of the present invention to provide a color sample retrieval and storage device and method for easily retrieving a location where color samples are stored so as not to repeat color matching in the case of repeat orders, thereby preventing unnecessary waste of time and waste of manpower. .

In order to achieve the above object, a color sample search and storage device includes: a colorimeter for measuring reflection and transmittance of color by irradiating light onto a color sample; a barcode reader for reading a barcode indicating a position of the color sample; Corresponding to the position corresponding to the barcode read from the reader, the reflection and transmittance of the color sample measured from the colorimeter are stored, and according to the color sample search mode, the keyword search, and the CIE Lab search, A computer that displays a location where the color samples are stored and outputs an LED drive control signal for notifying the location where the color samples are stored; an LED driver for lighting the corresponding LED by the LED drive control signal from the computer; Each folder is divided into a plurality of areas, each of which contains a plurality of folders in which color samples are stored. Each of the LEDs is provided at the top of each area, characterized by consisting of a color sample storage unit that the LED of the corresponding area is turned on to display the position of the color sample of the plurality of LED by the LED driver.

The color sample storage unit may include six folders in one partition area, and the color samples and work instructions corresponding to the color samples may be stored in the folder.

Color sample retrieval and storage method according to an embodiment of the present invention for achieving the above object, by measuring the reflectance and transmittance for the color sample and leads to a bar code indicating the folder storage position stored in the color sample storage unit Storing the measured reflectance and transmittance data of the color sample and the folder storage position data stored in the color sample storage unit of the corresponding color sample in a database, and searching when the search by color search mode is selected in a color sample search program. Measuring a reflectance and transmittance of a color sample to be desired; retrieving a color sample file corresponding to the measured reflectance and transmittance of the measured color sample from a database; and corresponding to the retrieved color sample file. LED displays the folder file storage location of color samples stored in the storage area. And the yirueojim to step characterized.

The storing of folder storage position data may include displaying a menu for registering a color sample on the screen, measuring and storing the reflectance and transmittance of the color sample in the database, and the buyer name displayed on the screen. Receiving a material name, process name, folder name, order number, etc. from a key input unit, and storing them in the database; and storing a storage location of a color sample corresponding to a barcode attached to the work order in the database. Characterized in that made.

Searching the color sample file from the database,

Displaying basic information on a color sample similar to the measured color sample file, and storing the corresponding color sample storage position of the color sample storage unit when the positioning key is input after displaying the basic information on the color sample; Characterized in that the step consisting of displaying.

The basic information is characterized in that the prescription number, DB name, color file, sample name, colorimeter name, color measurement conditions.

Color sample search and storage method according to another embodiment of the present invention for achieving the above object, by measuring the reflectance and transmittance for the color sample and reading the barcode indicating the folder storage position stored in the color sample storage unit Storing the measured reflectance and transmittance data of the color sample and folder storage position data stored in the color sample storage unit of the corresponding color sample in a database; and searching when a search by keyword is selected in the color sample search program. Inputting keyword information about a color sample to search for a location where the corresponding color sample is stored, and displaying a folder file storage location of the color sample storage unit with an LED corresponding to the searched color sample. It features.

Searching for the location where the color sample is stored,

Inputting keyword information of one or more of a prescription number, customer, material name, dyeing process, color name, order number, colorimetric file name, and sample name for the color sample to be searched in the key search menu; And displaying basic information corresponding to the keyword information when the search key is input, and displaying corresponding color sample storage location information of the color sample storage unit on the screen when the positioning key is input after the basic information is displayed. Characterized in that it comprises a step.

The basic information is characterized in that the DB name, registration date, colorimetric name, colorimetric conditions.

Color sample search and storage method according to another embodiment of the present invention for achieving the above object, by measuring the reflectance and transmittance for the color sample and reading a bar code indicating the folder storage location stored in the color sample storage unit Storing the measured reflectance and transmittance data of the color sample and the folder storage position data stored in the color sample storage unit of the corresponding color sample in a database; Inputting one of L *, a *, and b * values for a color sample to be searched to search for a location where the corresponding color sample is stored; and corresponding to the searched color sample, Characterized in that the step consisting of displaying the folder file storage location LED.

Searching for the location where the color sample is stored,

Inputting a value of L *, a *, b * in a CIE Lab search menu, and after the value of one of L *, a *, b * is input, the input L *, a *, b * Displaying basic information corresponding to one of the values, and displaying corresponding color sample storage position information on the screen when the positioning key is input after the basic information is displayed. It features.

The color sample retrieval and storage device according to the present invention stores the color sample in a space partitioned in the form of a bookshelf and colorizes the color sample or displays the location where the color sample is stored by keyword or CIE (International Lighting Commission) Lab. By making it easy to find color samples, repeat orders do not have to repeat color matching, thereby avoiding unnecessary waste of time and manpower.

In the present invention, since color matching is not easy with CCM alone without checking what color with the naked eye in the laboratory of a dyeing plant, color matching time can be automatically searched by automatically searching for the color closest to the sample that has been ordered. There is an advantage to save.

Hereinafter, exemplary embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. In the following description of the present invention, if it is determined that a detailed description of a related known function or configuration may unnecessarily obscure the subject matter of the present invention, the detailed description thereof will be omitted.

1 is a block diagram of a color sample retrieval and storage device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

A colorimeter 10 for irradiating light onto a color sample to measure reflectance and transmittance for color;

A barcode reader 14 for reading a barcode indicating the position of the color sample,

In response to a position corresponding to a barcode read from the barcode reader 14, the reflection and transmittance of the color sample measured from the colorimeter 10 are stored, and the color sample search mode is used to search by color, search by keyword, A computer 12 for outputting an LED driving control signal for notifying a location where a corresponding color sample is stored according to a search by a CIE Lab;

An LED driver 16 for lighting the corresponding LED by the LED drive control signal from the computer 12;

The bookshelf is divided into a plurality of areas, and a plurality of folders in which color samples are stored in each area is stored, and a plurality of LEDs a1 to e15 are installed at the upper part of each area, and the LED driver 16 In order to indicate the position of the color sample of the plurality of LED (a1 ~ e15) is composed of a color sample storage unit 18, the LED of the corresponding area is turned on.

FIG. 2 is an exemplary view of a state in which reference numerals indicating positions of regions divided into several regions of the color sample storage unit 18 of FIG. 1 are assigned.

The color sample storage unit 18 is formed of, for example, five layers and is divided into 15 pieces in one layer. The color sample storage unit 18 is the first layer is 15 areas consisting of 1101 to 1115, the second layer is 15 areas consisting of 2101 to 2115, the third layer is 15 areas consisting of 3101 to 3115 The fourth floor is 15 areas of 4101 to 4115, and the fifth floor is 15 areas of 5101 to 5115. The color sample storage unit 18 is formed of, for example, five layers and is divided into fifteen layers. However, as the color samples increase, the number of layers and the number of divisions for each layer may increase.

The color sample storage unit 18 includes, for example, six folders in one partition area, and the color samples and work instructions corresponding to the color samples are stored in the folder.

3 is a control flowchart for registering a storage position of a color sample according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 3, when an operator selects a color sample registration menu through the computer 12, the computer 12 displays a menu for registering color samples on the screen in step 101. In this case, when the reflectance and transmittance of the color sample are measured by inputting the color sample colorimeter 12 in step 102, the measured reflectance and transmittance data are applied to the computer 12, and the computer 12 transmits the above-described data in step 103. Measured reflectance and transmittance data are stored in a database. In step 104, the computer 12 receives the buyer name, material name, process name, folder name, order number, etc. displayed on the screen from the key input unit and stores them in the database. In operation 105, the computer 12 stores the bar code attached to the work order with the barcode reader 14 in the database for storing the color sample corresponding to the bar code. When the color sample is produced through the above operation, the storage location data for the corresponding color sample is repeatedly stored in the database of the computer 12.

4 is a control flowchart for displaying a storage position of a color sample according to an embodiment of the present invention.

5 is a state diagram of a main screen when a program is executed to search a storage position of a color sample according to the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 4, when the program is executed in step 201, the computer 12 displays a main screen for searching a storage location of color samples as shown in FIG. 5. On the screen as shown in FIG. 5, the worker may select to search by color, search by keyword, or search by CIE Lab. In step 202, the computer 12 checks whether the find by color is selected. If the find by color is selected, the computer 12 proceeds to step 203. FIG. In this case, when the operator inputs a color sample to be searched in the colorimeter 10 to measure the reflectance and transmittance of the color sample, the reflectance and transmittance measurement data for the color sample measured from the colorimeter 10 is applied to the computer 12. do. In step 203, the computer 12 checks whether the color icon is clicked and proceeds to step 204 when the color icon is clicked. In step 204, the computer 12 displays the color sample file measured by the measuring instrument 10 on the screen as shown in FIG. Thereafter, in step 205, the computer 12 checks whether a search key is input and proceeds to step 206 when the search key is input. In step 206, the computer 12 displays basic information on color samples similar or identical to the measured color sample, for example, prescription number, DB name, color file, sample name, color name, color condition, and so on. Proceed. In step 207, the computer 12 checks whether a location key is input. If the location key is input, the computer 12 proceeds to step 208. In step 208, the computer 12 displays the corresponding color sample storage position information of the color sample storage unit 18 and outputs the LED drive control signal to the LED driver 16. The LED driver 16 then turns on the LED of the corresponding area of the color sample storage unit 18. For example, when the color sample to be searched is located in the area of the first floor 1101 of the color sample storage unit 18, the LED a1 located above the 1101 area is turned on for a predetermined time. Then, the operator checks the position of the lit LED (a1), extracts the folder in the 1101 area, checks the color sample, and refers to the work instructions stored there, and the raw materials of the corresponding color (dye, paint, paint, plastic, fiber, etc.). ) Can be prepared.

If search by color is not selected in step 202, the process proceeds to step 209, and if search by keyword is selected, the search proceeds to step 210. In operation 210, the computer 12 displays a key search menu screen as shown in FIG. 8. Then, in step 211, the computer 12 inputs one or more key input information of the color sample to be searched, for example, prescription number, customer, material name, dyeing process, color name, order number, colorimetric file name, and sample name. Get input. Thereafter, in step 212, the computer 12 checks whether a search key is input, and if the search key is input, the computer 12 proceeds to step 213. In step 213, the computer 12 searches for basic information of the color sample corresponding to the key search value, for example, DB name, registration date, colorimetric name, colorimetric condition, and the like, and displays it as shown in FIG. 9 and proceeds to step 214. In step 214, the computer 12 checks whether a location key is input, and if the location key is input, the computer 12 proceeds to step 215. In step 215, the computer 12 displays folder storage position information of a corresponding color sample of the color sample storage unit 18 and outputs an LED driving control signal to the LED driving unit 16. The LED driver 16 then turns on the LED of the corresponding area of the color sample storage unit 18. For example, when the color sample is located in the area of the first floor 1101 of the color sample storage unit 18, the LED a1 located above the 1101 area is turned on for a predetermined time. Then, the operator checks the position of the lit LED (a1), extracts the folder in the 1101 area, checks the color sample, and refers to the work instructions stored there, and the raw materials of the corresponding color (dye, paint, paint, plastic, fiber, etc.). ) Can be prepared.

If search by keyword is not selected in step 209, the process proceeds to step 216. If the search by the CIE lab is selected, the search proceeds to step 217. In step 217, the computer 12 displays the CIE Lab search menu screen as shown in FIG. 10 and receives one of L *, a *, and b * values corresponding to the color sample to be searched. Thereafter, in step 218, the computer 12 checks whether a search key is input, and if the search key is input, the computer 12 proceeds to step 219. In step 219, the computer 12 displays a file list of L *, a *, and b * values stored in the database as shown in FIG. Thereafter, in step 220, the file list for the color sample to be searched is selected by double-clicking among the displayed file lists of L *, a *, and b * values, and the flow proceeds to step 221. In step 221, the computer 12 displays basic information corresponding to the selected file, for example, a prescription number, a DB name, a color file, a sample name, a colorimeter, a color condition, and the like as shown in FIG. 11, and proceeds to step 222. In step 222, the computer 12 checks whether a location key is input, and if the location key is input, the computer 12 proceeds to step 223. In step 223, the computer 12 displays the folder tube position information of the corresponding color sample of the color sample storage unit 18 and outputs the LED driving control signal to the LED driving unit 16. The LED driver 16 then turns on the LED of the corresponding area of the color sample storage unit 18. For example, when the color sample is located in the area of the first floor 1101 of the color sample storage unit 18, the LED a1 located above the 1101 area is turned on for a predetermined time. Then, the operator checks the position of the lit LED (a1), extracts the folder in the 1101 area, checks the color sample, and refers to the work instructions stored there, and the raw materials of the corresponding color (dye, paint, paint, plastic, fiber, etc.). ) Can be prepared.

The present invention is not limited to the above-described specific preferred embodiments, and various modifications can be made by those skilled in the art without departing from the gist of the present invention as claimed in the claims. Of course, such changes will fall within the scope of the claims.

1 is a block diagram of a color sample retrieval and storage device according to an embodiment of the present invention;

FIG. 2 is an exemplary view of a state in which reference numerals indicating positions of regions divided into several regions of the color sample storage unit 18 of FIG. 1 are assigned.

3 is a control flowchart for registering a storage position of a color sample according to an embodiment of the present invention;

Figure 4 is a control flow diagram for displaying the storage location of the color sample according to an embodiment of the present invention

5 is a main screen display state when the program is executed to retrieve the storage position of the color sample of the present invention;

6 and 7 are screen exemplary views for searching the folder storage position of the color sample storage unit by colorizing the color sample of the present invention.

8 and 9 illustrate screen examples for retrieving a folder storage position of a color sample storage unit based on key input information of a color sample of the present invention;

10 and 11 illustrate screen examples for retrieving a folder storage position of a color sample storage unit based on a Lab value of a color sample of the present invention.

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10: colorimeter 12: computer

14: barcode reader 16: LED driver

18: Color Sample Storage

Claims (12)

In the color sample search and storage device, A colorimeter that measures the reflectance and transmittance of the color by irradiating light onto the color sample; A barcode reader for reading barcodes indicating the positions of the corresponding color samples; According to the position corresponding to the barcode read from the barcode reader, the reflectance and transmittance for the corresponding color sample measured from the colorimeter are stored, and in the color sample search mode, search by color, search by keyword, search by CIE Lab. A computer that displays a location where a corresponding color sample is stored and outputs an LED drive control signal for indicating a location where the color sample is stored; An LED driver for lighting the corresponding LED by the LED drive control signal from the computer; The bookshelf is divided into a plurality of areas, and a plurality of folders in which color samples are stored in each area is stored, and one LED is provided at the top of each area, and among the plurality of LEDs by the LED driver. It consists of a color sample storage unit where the LED of the corresponding area is turned on to indicate the position of the corresponding color sample. The color sample storage unit is provided with six folders in one partition area, the color sample retrieval and storage device, characterized in that the color sample and the work orders corresponding to the color sample are stored in the folder, respectively. delete In the color sample search and storage method, Reflectance and transmittance of the color sample are measured, and a barcode indicating the folder storage position stored in the color sample storage unit is read to reflect the reflectance and transmittance data of the measured color sample and stored in the color sample storage unit of the corresponding color sample. Storing folder storage location data in a database; Measuring the reflectance and transmittance of the color sample to be searched when the search by color is selected in the color sample search program; Retrieving a color sample file corresponding to the reflectance and transmittance of the measured color sample from a database; In response to the retrieved color sample file, the step of displaying the folder file storage position of the color sample stored in the color sample storage unit with an LED, The folder storage location data storage step, Displaying a menu for registering color samples on the screen; Measuring and reflecting the reflectance and transmittance of the color sample in the database; Receiving a buyer name, material name, process name, folder name, order number, etc. displayed on the screen from a key input unit, and storing them in the database; And storing the storage location of the color sample corresponding to the barcode attached to the work order in a database. delete The method of claim 3, wherein searching for the color sample file from a database comprises: Displaying basic information about a color sample similar to the measured color sample file; And displaying the corresponding color sample storage position information of the color sample storage unit when the positioning key is input after displaying the basic information on the color sample. The method of claim 5, The basic information is a prescription number, DB name, color file, sample name, color name, color sample search and storage method characterized in that the color. In the color sample search and storage method, The reflectance and transmittance of the color sample are measured, and a bar code indicating a folder storage position stored in the color sample storage unit is read to reflect the reflectance and transmittance data of the measured color sample and the color sample storage unit of the corresponding color sample. Storing folder storage location data in a database; Searching by keyword in a color sample search program, when keyword search mode is selected, inputting keyword information of a color sample to be searched to search for a location where a corresponding color sample is stored; In response to the searched color samples, the step of displaying the folder file storage location of the color sample storage unit with an LED, Searching for the location where the color sample is stored, Inputting keyword information of at least one of a prescription number, customer, material name, dyeing process, color name, order number, colorimetric file name, and sample name for the color sample to be searched in the key search menu; Displaying basic information corresponding to the keyword information when a search key is input after the keyword information is input; And displaying the corresponding color sample storage position information of the color sample storage unit on the screen when the positioning key is input after the basic information is displayed. delete The method of claim 7, wherein The basic information, DB name, registration date, colorimetric name, color sample search and storage method characterized in that the coloration conditions. In the color sample search and storage method, The reflectance and transmittance of the color sample are measured, and a bar code indicating a folder storage position stored in the color sample storage unit is read to reflect the reflectance and transmittance data of the measured color sample and the color sample storage unit of the corresponding color sample. Storing folder storage location data in a database; Search by CIE Lab in the color sample search program When the search mode is selected, enter the value of one of the L *, a *, and b * values for the color sample to be searched and search for the location where the corresponding color sample is stored. Wow, In response to the searched color samples, the step of displaying the folder file storage location of the color sample storage unit with an LED, Searching for the location where the color sample is stored, In the CIE Lab search menu, enter one of L *, a *, and b *. Displaying basic information corresponding to one of the input values of L *, a *, and b * after inputting one of the values of L *, a *, and b *; And displaying the corresponding color sample storage position information of the color sample storage unit on the screen when the positioning key is input after the basic information is displayed. delete The method of claim 10, The basic information, DB name, registration date, colorimetric name, color sample search and storage method characterized in that the coloration conditions.

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