Embroidery data processor
AssigneeBrother Kogyo Kabushiki Kaisha
InventorKenji Yamada
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Abstract
Image data is retrieved step S1 by an image scanner from an original image desired to be sewn. In step S3, a user selects one image region, where stitches are desired to be sewn in a single direction, from the retrieved image data. Texture characteristic data is then calculated in step S4 for the selected region. In step S7, the image data of each selected region is divided into a plurality of stitch zones, and stitch data is produced for each stitch zone.
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An embroidery data processing device for processing embroidery stitch data for forming embroidery stitches based on a desired pattern image, the embroidery data processor comprising:
- image input means for inputting an image desired to be sewn as an embroidery;
- texture calculation means for determining a texture characteristic of the inputted image;
- and
- stitch format setting means for setting a stitch format, in which stitches are to be formed to reproduce the input image, based on the determined texture characteristic.
A sewing machine capable of sewing an embroidery based on a desired pattern image, the sewing machine comprising:
- image input means for inputting an image desired to be sewn as an embroidery;
- texture calculation means for automatically determining a texture characteristic of the inputted image;
- stitch format setting means for setting a stitch format based on the determined texture characteristic;
- stitch data production means for producing embroidery stitch data indicative of stitches to be sewn in the determined stitch format;
- and
- sewing means for sewing an embroidery based on the produced embroidery stitch data.
A method for processing embroidery stitch data for forming embroidery stitches based on a desired pattern image, the method comprising the steps of:
- inputting an image desired to be sewn as an embroidery;
- determining a texture characteristic of the inputted image;
- and
- setting a stitch format, in which stitches are to be formed to reproduce the input image, based on the determined texture characteristic.
A data storage medium storing data of a program for processing embroidery stitch data for forming embroidery stitches based on a desired pattern image, the data storage medium being capable of being read by a computer, the program comprising programs of:
- inputting an image desired to be sewn as an embroidery;
- determining a texture characteristic of the inputted image;
- and
- setting a stitch format, in which stitches are to be formed to reproduce the input image, based on the determined texture characteristic.
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