Systems, methods and apparatus for embroidery thread color management
US8831766B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 7, 2013 |
| Grant date | Sep 9, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 7, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC D)Textiles; Paper
- CPC primaryD05C5/02
- WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Systems, methods, and apparatus for embroidery thread color management are disclosed. An example method comprises determining a first set of thread colors to be used in an embroidery design, determining a second set of thread colors assigned to a first embroidery machine, determining a third set of thread colors assigned to a second embroidery machine, determining a first difference of the number of thread colors in the first set of thread colors that are not in the second set of thread colors, determining a second difference of the number of thread colors in the first set of thread colors that are not in the third set of thread colors, and assigning the embroidery design to a queue for the first embroidery machine when the first difference is smaller than the second difference.
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