Automatically generating embroidery designs from a scanned image
US6804573B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 10, 2001 |
| Grant date | Oct 12, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 27, 2021 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02P90/02
- WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Apparatus and methods for generating embroidery data from image data automatically identify at least one image characteristic based on at least one of edge contour data and skeletal data. The identified at least one image characteristic includes at least one of a singularity, a discontinuity and a concavity. The methods and apparatus generate the embroidery data based on the at least one image characteristic.
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