Methods and software applications for tinting using low resolution spectrophotometer
AssigneeSwimc LLC
InventorsStephen M. Revnew, Anthony T. Congin, James A. Leonard, William M. Wharry, Timothy Beitl, Michael C. Dowell, William E. Weber, III
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Abstract
Methods and software applications for transmitting high-resolution spectral curve data to a tinter for generating a tint formula usable to custom-tint a base paint or coating to match the color of a sensed surface. The high-resolution spectral curve data is derived from low-resolution or wideband spectral data obtained via a low resolution or wideband spectrophotometer. Additional user information, order information, or location information may be transmitted to the tinter.
Claims15
A software application including computer-implemented code to provide data to a tinter for custom-tinting paint to match the color of a sensed surface, the code directing:
- transmission of high-resolution spectral data and order information including one or more requested base coating compositions or sheens and requested volumes for tinting a base paint or coating according to a custom-tint formula;
- wherein the high-resolution spectral curve data is derived from wideband spectral data of the sensed surface;
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- wherein the custom-tint formula includes amounts of one or more colorants from an array of colorants to be added to a base coating composition to generate a custom-tinted coating composition;
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- wherein the amounts of one or more colorants is not pre-determined.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.