User interface and method for manipulating singularities for automatic embroidery data generation
US6397120B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 30, 1999 |
| Grant date | May 28, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 30, 2019 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC D)Textiles; Paper
- CPC primaryD05B19/08
- WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A user interface and method are disclosed for manipulating singular regions (termed singularities) for automatic embroidery data generation. A method is already known for automatically interpreting singular regions within an image so that embroidery data can be generated to recreate those singularities in an accurate and aesthetically pleasing manner. By using the present invention a user, with minimal effort, can gain greater control over the interpretation process. At the core of this extension is a single mouse click interface that allows the next best interpretation to be chosen easily. Additionally, the user may more precisely adjust interpretations, and provisions are made that allow automatic re-application of those adjustments to similar singularities encountered later.
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