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Method and apparatus for color selection and production

  • US 4,721,951 A
  • Filed: 04/27/1984
  • Issued: 01/26/1988
  • Est. Priority Date: 04/27/1984
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. Apparatus for selecting a color as a function of a first set of color characteristics for implementation as a function of a second set of color characteristics, said apparatus comprising:

  • first display means for generating a display indicative of a plurality of values of one color characteristic included in said first set and a constant value of at least one other color characteristic of said first set;

    means for selecting a value of said displayed one color characteristic;

    second display means for generating a display indicative of a relationship between values of an other color characteristic included in said first set and said selected value of said one color characteristic;

    means for selecting a value of said displayed other color characteristic;

    means for converting said selected values to values of said second set of color characteristics defining said color; and

    means for implementing said color as a function of the values of said second set of color characteristics.

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