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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8180475 | Embroidery data processor, embroidery sewing system, computer readable medium and multi-needle embroidery sewing machine An embroidery data processor that processes embroidery data for sewing an embroidery pattern comprising a plurality of subset patterns on a workpiece cloth with different needle thread colors by using a plurality of multi-needle embroidery sewing machines each provi... | 05/15/2012 |
| 8170708 | Systems, methods and apparatus for embroidery thread management 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 ma... | 05/01/2012 |
| 8126584 | Embroidery data creation apparatus and storage medium storing embroidery data creation program An embroidery data creation apparatus for creating embroidery data required to sew embroidery that represents an image with a zigzag stitch, including an image storage device that stores the image made up of pixels each having a color value, a division device that d... | 02/28/2012 |
| 8108062 | Embroidery data generation A method of generating embroidery data for controlling stitching out by an embroidery machine. The method comprises simulating a position of a needle on an embroidery workspace and updating the needle position in response to an input control signal. A series of stit... | 01/31/2012 |
| 8095232 | Printer driver systems and methods for automatic generation of embroidery designs An example printer driver system and method disclosed herein includes determining a set of line segments corresponding to received image information, determining a first polygon from a first subset of the set of line segments, determining a second polygon from a sec... | 01/10/2012 |
| 8090466 | Embroidery data creation apparatus and computer-readable medium encoding an embroidery data creation program An embroidery data creation apparatus includes a thread color relation value storage device that stores a color relation value that corresponds to a color, for each embroidery thread which is used in an embroidery data, a preview image creation device that creates a... | 01/03/2012 |
| 8065030 | Embroidery data generating device and computer-readable medium storing embroidery data generating program An embroidery data generating device includes a line segment data generation device that generates a plurality of line segment data pieces based on image data, a distance calculation device that calculates a distance from an ending endpoint of one of a plurality of ... | 11/22/2011 |
| 8019459 | Data processor and computer readable medium A data processor that processes embroidery data for sewing an embroidery pattern on a workpiece cloth held by an embroidery frame attached to an embroiderable sewing machine, and printing data for printing an image pattern with a printer to be transferred onto the w... | 09/13/2011 |
| 7996103 | Embroidery data generating apparatus and computer readable medium storing embroidery data generating program An embroidery data generating apparatus for embroidering image data configured by multiplicity of pixels including a color difference calculator calculating a color difference between sewing thread color of the target segment and an underpass segment underlying the ... | 08/09/2011 |
| 7991500 | Sewing order for basic elements in embroidery A sewing order is determined in embroidering at least one embroidery element on a sewing material in a sewing machine, which has access to a memory for stitch data for the embroidery element and a processor for reading the stitch data and for maneuvering the sewing ... | 08/02/2011 |
| 7983784 | Data structure of branch-structured vector data, branch-structured vector data editing apparatus, and embroidery data creation apparatus A data structure of branch-structured vector data that is created from line drawing information of an embroidery design and provides a basis for creating embroidery data by a computer that includes at least one data piece of a branch, which is an embroidery path con... | 07/19/2011 |
| 7983783 | Embroidery data creation apparatus and embroidery data creation program An embroidery data creation apparatus and program acquires closed region data of a target unit pattern with a sewing order specified by a unit pattern counter and position data of a sewing endpoint of a preceding unit pattern to be sewn immediately prior to this tar... | 07/19/2011 |
| 7949421 | Multi-needle type embroidery sewing machine and computer-readable storage medium including a computer control program for the multi-needle type embroidery sewing machine A multi-needle type embroidery sewing machine and a computer-readable storage medium including a computer program for the multi-needle type embroidery sewing machine that may enable convenient selection and replacement of thread information. The multi-needle type em... | 05/24/2011 |
| 7930057 | Embroidery data processing apparatus, embroidery data processing program recorded on computer-readable recording medium, and sewing machine When a user specifies, as an embroidery sewing condition, an embroidery pattern that can be sewn with thread spools set for needle bars, embroidery data on an embroidery pattern and needle bar thread information on a thread set for a needle bar are read and stored i... | 04/19/2011 |
| 7920939 | Method and system for creating and manipulating embroidery designs over a wide area network A method and system are disclosed for creating and manipulating embroidery designs over a wide area network. The method includes steps to transmit various embroidery design data over a wide area network between a client and a server The manner in which the embroider... | 04/05/2011 |
| 7840304 | Embroidery data processing apparatus and embroidery data processing program recorded on computer-readable recording medium An embroidery data processing apparatus and an embroidery data processing program that creates embroidery data usable by an embroidery sewing machine to sew an embroidery pattern that includes a plurality of partial patterns. The embroidery data processing apparatus... | 11/23/2010 |
| 7831331 | Apparatus and method for detecting knife position on a tufting machine An apparatus and method for detecting the position of a knife on a tufting machine. The apparatus includes a grounded needle, an electrically-insulated knife adapted to send a knife signal, a solenoid adapted to move the knife, and a programmable logic controller ad... | 11/09/2010 |
| 7822501 | Embroidery data creation apparatus and computer readable recording medium including embroidery data creation computer program An embroidery data creation apparatus for adjusting the density of needle drop points, and a computer readable recording medium having an embroidery data creation program recorded therein which includes instructions for adjusting the density of needle drop points. T... | 10/26/2010 |
| 7715939 | Embroidery sewing machine with printing function An embroidery sewing machine with a printing function includes a sewing machine body having a bed, a foot, an arm, and capable of sewing a workpiece cloth by a sewing unit; a cloth holding frame holding the workpiece cloth; a frame drive unit moving the cloth holdin... | 05/11/2010 |
| 7715940 | Embroidery data processing device and computer program product The disclosure presents an embroidery data processing device and a computer program product capable of creating a single unit of tree structure vector data by coupling plural pieces of independent tree structure vector data. A coupling node is added between nodes an... | 05/11/2010 |
| 7702415 | Positioning of embroidery A method and an arrangement for placing an embroidery in the desired position on a sewing material for embroidering on a sewing machine which has a memory for embroidery elements and a processor for reading stitch data for a selected embroidery element and for manoe... | 04/20/2010 |
| 7693598 | Embroidery data creation apparatus and embroidery data creation program recorded in computer-readable recording medium To provide an embroidery data creation apparatus, an embroidery data creation program, and a recording medium that records the embroidery data creation program, which create embroidery data for embroidery that is clear and sharp even when the tint or output size of ... | 04/06/2010 |
| 7680558 | Embroidery data creation apparatus and embroidery data creation program recorded in computer-readable recording medium The process searches a block that contains a current line segment for any other line segments and, if they are found, calculates a distance between an endpoint of the current line segment and endpoint nodes of all the line segments found in the block. The process se... | 03/16/2010 |
| 7587256 | Automatically generating embroidery designs from a scanned image A method and system are disclosed for automatically generating embroidery designs from a scanned image. An embroidery data generating mechanism generates accurate embroidery designs. The embroidery data generating mechanism first reads an image data file, which cont... | 09/08/2009 |
| 7587257 | Image editing device and print/embroidery data creating device A print/embroidery data creating device is provided with a usable color designating system, an output information setting system, a pixel examining system, an area setting system that sets a pixel area determined to correspond to the usable color as a usable color a... | 09/08/2009 |
| 7561939 | Data processing device There is provided a data processing device, which includes a data providing unit that provides print data and embroidery data to be subjected to printing and embroidering, respectively. A print region of the print data and an embroidery region of the embroidery data... | 07/14/2009 |
| 7542822 | Complex data processing device and complex data processing methods A complex data processing device that processes embroidery data representing an embroidery pattern to be formed on fabric by a sewing machine capable of embroidering and print data representing print pattern to be printed on the fabric by a printer. The complex data... | 06/02/2009 |
| 7515985 | Embroidery data processing device and computer program product The disclosure presents an embroidery data processing device and a computer program product capable of tearing off an elastic sheet easily after an item of embroidery has been sewn, thus enhancing working efficiency. A CPU extracts a contour line from needle drop po... | 04/07/2009 |
| 7460925 | Embroidery sewing machine An embroidery sewing machine includes an embroidery frame, a carriage transferring the embroidery frame, a drive unit moving the carriage, a sewing machine motor, a control unit controlling the drive unit and the motor so that an embroidery sewing mode is executed i... | 12/02/2008 |
| 7457683 | Adjustable embroidery design system and method A system and method for an interactive embroidery design specified by vector data and 3-dimensional data modifying shape and parameter data. A processor is configured to execute computer-executable instructions to create an adjustable design as indicated by artist i... | 11/25/2008 |
| 7386361 | Embroidery data creation device, embroidery data creation method, and embroidery data creation program Coordinates and a pen-stroke strength are input from a stylus. A section between the input coordinates is interpolated and needle fall points are determined such that the stitch width varies in accordance with the pen-stroke strength. Moreover, the stitch angle and ... | 06/10/2008 |
| 7362531 | Controlling hard disk drive based on portable terminal movements A portable wireless communication terminal includes a sensor to detect a movement of the portable wireless communication terminal and output a first signal based on an acceleration of the movement and a second signal based on a velocity of the movement and a control... | 04/22/2008 |
| 7359760 | Data processing device and data processing method A data processing device processes embroidery data for a sewing machine capable of embroidering and print data for a printer that prints a pattern on at least a portion of an embroidery formed by the sewing machine. The data processing device includes an embroidery ... | 04/15/2008 |
| 7359761 | System and method for pre-tensioning backing material A tufting machine control system for controlling the tension applied to a backing material as it enters the tufting zone of the tufting machine, including a pair of driven backing feed rolls for feeding the backing material. The drive motors for the backing feed rol... | 04/15/2008 |
| 7333877 | System and method of producing multi-colored carpets A system and method for producing multi-colored carpets using a tufting machine. The present invention features a system and method for: providing a multi-colored pattern which is analyzed for validity with reference to a particular tufting machine; collecting param... | 02/19/2008 |
| 7313457 | Embroidery data editor that displays usable embroidery frame A pattern selecting portion selects a desired embroidery pattern from a plurality of embroidery patterns. A pattern editing portion edits the embroidery pattern displayed on the display. A first determining portion determines, before the selected embroidery pattern ... | 12/25/2007 |
| 7308333 | Computerized stitching including embroidering A stitching apparatus with thread tension control is provided. Tension in a thread is monitored during stitching apparatus operations, and remedial action is taken in response to the detection of an anomaly in the thread tension profile. The remedial action can incl... | 12/11/2007 |
| 7302308 | Embroidery data processing device There is provided a embroidery data processing device, which includes an extracting system that extracts at least one embroidery region from embroidery data that has a stitch attribute corresponding to at least one predetermined setting, and a print data generating ... | 11/27/2007 |
| 7278362 | Pattern data producing device for sewing machine and pattern data producing control program A pattern data producing device incorporated in a sewing machine which comprises a sewing mechanism including a needle swing mechanism and a display and in which the sewing mechanism is operated so that a pattern sewing can be carried out, thereby producing pattern ... | 10/09/2007 |
| 7280886 | Sewing machine capable of embroidering A sewing machine capable of embroidering includes a sewing mechanism having a sewing needle, a frame moving mechanism that moves an embroidery frame based on embroidery data composed of a plurality of embroidery pattern sections, a thread trimming mechanism that exe... | 10/09/2007 |
