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.

IPC Classes  ?

• D05C 5/02 - Embroidering machines with arrangements for automatic control of a series of individual steps by electrical or magnetic control devices

Abstract

[0038] A method and system are disclosed for creating and manipulating embioideiy designs ovei a wide area network. The method includes steps to transmit various embroidery design data ovei a wide area network between a client and a server. The manner in which the embroidery design data is created, manipulated, and transmitted allows a user to preview photo realistic rendeiings of possible finished products, and more precisely adjust interpretations through a provided usei interface with minimum latency.

IPC Classes  ?

• D05C 5/02 - Embroidering machines with arrangements for automatic control of a series of individual steps by electrical or magnetic control devices