Abstract:
A method of simulating a clear coat applied over a color coat for use in color-matching is described. The method comprising the steps of (a) providing a spray-out card having a first major surface and second major surface; (b) applying a color coat to the first major surface of the spray-out card to form a color coat layer; (c) providing a clear coat simulation film comprising a transparent base film and a pressure sensitive adhesive; and (d) adhering the transparent base film of the clear coat simulation film to the color coat layer with the pressure sensitive adhesive to form a color-matching article. Color-matching article produced in accordance with the method are also described.
Abstract:
The present invention relates to color-matching articles and to methods of using color-matching article to match paint formulations to target substrates.
Abstract:
A colour selection system is provided which comprises a memory for storing grouping information which categorises each of a plurality of colours into one of a plurality of colour groups. In response to an initial colour selection made by a user, the system determines the group in which the selected colour belongs and generates a selection of colours, using colours which belong to the determined group, from which a user can select one or more further colour in addition to the initially selected colour. The groups of colours are chosen so that the user can only select colours which are deemed to be "harmonious" with each other.
Abstract:
Method and system for analyzing hair, predicting achievable end colors and recommending hair color agents based on recipient specific input. Includes methods for (a) identifying an achievable end hair color based upon at least one starting hair value of a recipient; (b) for identifying a hair coloring agent based upon at least one starting hair value of a recipient; and (c) for outputting an image for a hair color analyzing system. Also includes (d) a method for providing a hair coloring product to a consumer comprising the steps of: (i) identifying achievable end hair colors for the consumer, (ii) depicting the achievable end colors to the consumer, (iii) allowing the consumer to select a desired end hair color, and (iv) recommending to the consumer a hair coloring agent to achieve said desired end hair color.
Abstract:
Imaging systems and methods are disclosed for generating enhanced visual representations of captured data such as infrared image data. For example, the perceived color distance or contrast between colors representing adjacent output levels (e.g., temperature or infrared intensity levels) are enhanced in visual representations of infrared images. According to embodiments, infrared image data values representing a scene may be mapped according to a color palette implemented using complementary colors as adjacent (e.g., successive) base colors or a sequence of colors that repeats a predetermine set of hues with varying saturation and/or intensity, thereby increasing the color contrast between pixels representing subtle temperature differences in the scene. The color palette can be enlarged by mapping a larger number of distinct output levels to a larger sequence of colors, for example by increasing the bit-depth of the color palette, such that color transitions look smoother and more natural.
Abstract:
Um bei einem System - mit einem ein virtuelles Farbbild in Form einer Bilddatei aus einzelnen Farbwerten auf seiner Website anzeigenden distalen Server und - mit einem mit dem Server verbundenen, eine Anzeigeeinheit (D) aufweisenden proximalen Rechner, welcher Rechner das virtuelle Farbbild des Servers über ein Anwendungsprogramm auf seiner Anzeigeeinheit (D) anzeigt, Produkte möglichst farboptimal auf der Anzeigeeinheit (D) darzustellen, wird vorgeschlagen, [a] dass auf Seiten des Rechners eine Referenzkarte (K) vorgehalten wird, auf der sich mehrere verschiedenfarbige transluzente Referenzbereiche (T1, T2, T3) neben einem transparenten oder transluzenten Bereich oder einer Öffnung (G) befinden, [b.1] dass dann vom Anwendungsprogramm eine Routine auf dem Server und/oder auf dem Rechner gestartet wird, die zunächst einen ersten Farbton, zum Beispiel Cyan, mit einem ersten der Farbwerte abgibt, wobei dieser erste Farbton komplementär zur Farbe, zum Beispiel Rot, eines (T1) der transluzenten Referenzbereiche (T1, T2, T3) der Referenzkarte (K) ist, [b.2] dass dann die Referenzkarte (K) mit demjenigen transluzenten Referenzbereich (T1), dessen Farbe komplementär zum auf der Anzeigeeinheit (D) angezeigten ersten Farbton ist, vor diesen ersten Farbton gehalten wird und eine Kennzeichnung desjenigen (T1) der transluzenten Referenzbereiche (T1, T2, T3) bestimmt und gespeichert wird, bei dem der durch Farbmischung von erstem Farbton und transluzentem Referenzbereich (T1) sich ergebende Grauton einem auf der Anzeigeeinheit (D) angezeigten und durch den Bereich oder die Öffnung (G) fallenden Grauton am nächsten kommt, [c] dass der Schritt [b.1] und der Schritt [b.2] zumindest einmal unter Abgabe eines zweiten Farbtons, zum Beispiel Magenta, eines zweiten der Farbwerte, wobei dieser zweite Farbton komplementär zur Farbe, zum Beispiel Grün, eines anderen (T2) der transluzenten Referenzbereiche (T1, T2, T3) der Referenzkarte (K) ist, sowie unter Bestimmen und Speichern der Kennzeichnung dieses anderen (T2) der transluzenten Referenzbereiche (T1, T2, T3) wiederholt werden, [d] dass die in den vorangegangenen Schritten [b.1], [b.2], [c] bestimmten und auf dem Server und/oder auf dem Rechner gespeicherten Kennzeichnungen der Referenzbereiche (T1, T2, T3) in dieser Reihenfolge in ein auf dem Server und/oder auf dem Rechner gestartetes Farbkorrekturprogramm eingegeben werden und [e] dass bei jeder vom Server gesendeten Bilddatei mittels des Farbkorrekturprogramms für jeden in der Bilddatei enthaltenen Farbwert unter Anwendung der als Korrekturwerte dienenden Kennzeichnungen das virtuelle Farbbild angepasst wird und dadurch dieses farboptimiert bezüglich seiner Aufnahmebedingungen angezeigt wird.
Abstract:
A color matching and color recommendation system. In one embodiment, the system may (i) receive a color input indicative of one or more colors, (ii) select at least one reference color from the one or more colors, (iii) associate the at least one reference color with at least one of a plurality of predefined color categories, and (iv) identify at least one related color based on the at least one of the plurality of predefined color categories. In another embodiment, the system may (i) receive a color input indicative of one or more colors, (ii) select at least one reference color from the one or more colors, and (iii) compare the at least one reference color to a plurality of predetermined colors to identify one or more related colors having color data closest to the at least one reference color.
Abstract:
A color sphere (100) has a plurality of organized color cells. The color cells are gradually lighter from a bottom (108) to a top (110). A first color cell is selected from the color sphere. Radial, horizontal peripheral, vertical peripheral directions (104, 106, 107) are identified relative to the first color cell. The color cells of the sphere 100 are organized so that they only match in the radial direction (104), horizontal peripheral direction (106) and in the vertical peripheral direction (107). A second color cell is selected only when the second color cell is in selected direction.
Abstract:
A method and system for measuring a colour value of a target comprising a mobile communication device having a camera with a sensor arranged to detect wavelengths of incident light reflected from an illuminated target. The mobile communication device also has a processor arranged to measure a colour value of the target based on the detected wavelengths received from the sensor, and to output the measured colour value of the target for display on a display of the mobile communication device.
Abstract:
The invention relates to a method for providing a coherent, at distance optically grey, colour image for an interior decorating product. The invention also relates to a colour system for use with the method according to invention. This colour system comprises a number of circular colour disks whereby each disk is built up by a number of concentric colour circles each being subdivided into an equal number of colours. The colours are positioned at equal intervals around this circle, so that as a result a complete range of complementary colours is created and whereby moreover the colours on a circle are adjusted for saturation and lightness resulting in an substantially equal reflection factor The radially adjacent colours are provided with equal hue, but deviate with a fixed saturation interval value.