BR-102018011961-B1 - Computer-readable systems, methods, and non-transient media for analyzing colors from a social media platform.

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Abstract

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR ANALYZING COLORS FROM A SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORM. Color selection systems and methods are provided and include a mobile device that has a mobile application configured to access a social media platform, retrieve a plurality of images from the social media platform, determine a dominant color for each image from the plurality of images, determine an ink color that most closely matches the dominant color for each image, and display at least one of a color name and a color code associated with the ink color that most closely matches the dominant color for each image.

Inventors

Damien Reynolds
Tanuja SINGEETHAM

Assignees

BEHR PROCESS CORPORATION

Dates

Publication Date: 20260317
Application Date: 20180613
Priority Date: 20180608

Claims (20)

1. A system characterized in that it comprises: a mobile device having executable computer instructions configured to access a social media platform, retrieve a plurality of images from the social media platform, determine a dominant color for each image in the plurality of images, determine an ink color that most closely matches the dominant color for each image, and display at least one of a color name and a color code associated with the ink color that most closely matches the dominant color for each image; wherein the executable computer instructions are further configured to determine the dominant color for each image in the plurality of images by dividing the image into a plurality of pixel groups, analyze pixels in each of the pixel groups at different sampling rates based on how close the pixel group is to the center of the image, with pixel groups closer to the center of the image having a higher sampling rate, and determine the dominant color for the image based on the pixels analyzed in each of the pixel groups.
2. System according to claim 1, characterized in that the computer executable instructions are additionally configured to determine and display a plurality of ink colors in coordination with the ink color most closely matching the dominant color for each image.
3. A system according to claim 1, characterized in that the computer-executable instructions are additionally configured to enable a user to select a color other than the dominant color for an image from a plurality of images, to determine a color that most closely matches the different color, and to display at least one of a color name and a color code associated with the color that most closely matches the different color.
4. System, according to claim 1, characterized in that the computer executable instructions are additionally configured to upload an image that includes the ink color most closely matching the dominant color for each image to the social media platform.
5. System according to claim 1, characterized in that the computer-executable instructions are additionally configured to receive a selection of a particular image from a plurality of images, identify an object displayed in the particular image, and store the identified object.
6. A method characterized in that it comprises: retrieving, with a mobile device that has computer executable instructions configured to access a social media platform, a plurality of images from the social media platform; determining, with the mobile device, a dominant color for each image in the plurality of images by dividing the image into a plurality of pixel groups, analyzing pixels in each of the pixel groups at different sampling rates based on how close the pixel group is to the center of the image, with pixel groups closer to the center of the image having a higher sampling rate, and determining the dominant color for the image based on the pixels analyzed in each of the pixel groups; determining, with the mobile device, an ink color that most closely matches the dominant color for each image; and displaying, with the mobile device, at least one of a color name and a color code associated with the ink color that most closely matches the dominant color for each image.
7. Method, according to claim 6, characterized in that it further comprises determining and displaying, with the mobile device, a plurality of ink colors in coordination with the ink color most closely corresponding to the dominant color for each image.
8. A method according to claim 6, characterized in that it further comprises: receiving, with the mobile device, a user selection of a color different from the dominant color for an image from a plurality of images; determining, with the mobile device, a color that most closely matches the different color; and displaying, with the mobile device, at least one of a color name and a color code associated with the color that most closely matches the different color.
9. Method, according to claim 6, characterized in that it further comprises uploading, via mobile device, an image that includes the ink color most closely matching the dominant color for each image to the social media platform.
10. A method according to claim 6, characterized in that it further comprises receiving, with the mobile device, a selection of a particular image from a plurality of images, identifying an object displayed in the particular image, and storing the identified object.
11. A non-transient, computer-readable medium that stores computer-executable instructions for a mobile device, characterized in that the computer-executable instructions configure the mobile device to access a social media platform, retrieve a plurality of images from the social media platform, determine a dominant color for each image in the plurality of images, determine an ink color that most closely matches the dominant color for each image, and display at least one of a color name and a color code associated with the ink color that most closely matches the dominant color for each image; wherein the computer-executable instructions are further configured to determine the dominant color for each image in the plurality of images by dividing the image into a plurality of pixel groups, analyze pixels in each of the pixel groups at different sampling rates based on how close the pixel group is to the center of the image, with pixel groups closer to the center of the image having a higher sampling rate, and determine the dominant color for the image based on the pixels analyzed in each of the pixel groups.
12. Non-transient computer-readable medium according to claim 11, characterized in that computer-executable instructions configure the mobile device to determine and display a plurality of ink colors in coordination with the ink color most closely matching the dominant color for each image.
13. Non-transient computer-readable medium according to claim 11, characterized in that the computer-executable instructions additionally configure the mobile device to enable a user to select a color other than the dominant color for an image from a plurality of images, to determine a color that most closely matches the different color, and to display at least one of a color name and a color code associated with the color that most closely matches the different color.
14. Non-transient, computer-readable medium according to claim 11, characterized in that the computer-executable instructions additionally configure the mobile device to upload an image that includes the ink color most closely matching the dominant color for each image to the social media platform.
15. A non-transient, computer-readable medium according to claim 11, characterized in that the computer-executable instructions additionally configure the mobile device to receive a selection of a particular image from a plurality of images, identify an object displayed in the particular image, and store the identified object.
16. A system characterized in that it comprises: a web server configured to store computer executable instructions and communicate the computer executable instructions to a user device, wherein the computer executable instructions, when executed by the user device, configure the user device to: access a social media platform; retrieve a plurality of images from the social media platform; determine a dominant color for each image in the plurality of images by dividing the image into a plurality of pixel groups, analyze pixels in each of the pixel groups at different sampling rates based on how close the pixel group is to the center of the image, with pixel groups closer to the center of the image having a higher sampling rate, and determine the dominant color for the image based on the pixels analyzed in each of the pixel groups; determine an ink color that most closely matches the dominant color of each image; and display at least one of a color name and a color code associated with the ink color that most closely matches the dominant color for each image.
17. System according to claim 16, characterized in that computer executable instructions are configured for execution in a web browser on the user's device.
18. System according to claim 16, characterized in that the user device includes one of a personal computer, a laptop, a tablet, and a mobile device.
19. System according to claim 16, characterized in that the user device includes a smartphone.
20. System according to claim 16, characterized in that the computer-executable instructions, when executed by the user device, additionally configure the user device to determine and display a plurality of ink colors in coordination with the ink color most closely matching the dominant color for each image.

Description

CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED REQUESTS [001] This application claims the benefit of Provisional Application in U.S. 62/519,657, filed June 14, 2017. All disclosure of the above application is incorporated herein by reference. FIELD [002] The present disclosure relates to analyzing colors from a social media platform and, more particularly, color selection based on colors retrieved from images analyzed on a social media platform. BACKGROUND [003] This section provides background information relating to the present disclosure, which is not necessarily prior art. [004] Consumers typically initiate a new painting project due to a desire for change. This usually results from wanting a new look, wanting to change the feel of a room, being tired of the old look, boredom, seeing an interior elsewhere, for example, a home visit, a friend's house, a magazine photo, etc. [005] The process of painting at home typically begins with color selection, which can be an emotional part of the process. Many consumers are concerned about making a mistake in the color selection process. Consequently, the color selection process can take from several months to years to complete as the user decides on a color choice. [006] Current color selection systems allow a consumer to browse and electronically select specific colors using, for example, a kiosk, a website, a web application, a mobile application, etc. For example, a color coordination and selection system that allows the user to select an initial color and provides colors in coordination with the initial color is described in U.S. Patent 7,230,629, entitled “Data-driven color coordinator,” which is incorporated herein by reference. By further example, an automated method and apparatus for providing color selection capability is described in U.S. Patent 9,530,163, entitled “Automated Color Selection Method and Apparatus,” which is also incorporated herein by reference. SUMMARY [007] This section provides a general summary of the disclosure, and is not a comprehensive disclosure of its entire scope or all of its functions. [008] The present disclosure provides a system comprising a mobile device that has a mobile application configured to access a social media platform, retrieve a plurality of images from the social media platform, determine a dominant color for each image from the plurality of images, determine an ink color that most closely matches the dominant color for each image, and display at least one of a color name and a color code associated with the ink color that most closely matches the dominant color for each image. [009] In some configurations, the mobile application is additionally configured to determine and display a plurality of ink colors in coordination with the ink color that most closely matches the dominant color for each image. [010] In some configurations, the mobile application is additionally configured to enable a user to select a color other than the dominant color for an image from a plurality of images, to determine a color that most closely matches the different color, and to display at least one of a color name and a color code associated with the color that most closely matches the different color. [011] In some configurations, the mobile app is additionally configured to upload an image that includes the ink color that most closely matches the dominant color for each image to the social media platform. [012] In some configurations, the mobile application is additionally configured to receive a selection of a particular image from a plurality of images, identify an object displayed in the particular image, and store the identified object. [013] In another form, the present disclosure provides a method that includes retrieving, with a mobile device that has a mobile application configured to access a social media platform, a plurality of images from the social media platform. The method also includes determining, with the mobile device, a dominant color for each image in the plurality of images. The method also includes determining, with the mobile device, an ink color that most closely matches the dominant color for each image. The method also includes displaying, with the mobile device, at least one of a color name and a color code associated with the ink color that most closely matches the dominant color for each image. [014] In some configurations, the method additionally comprises determining and displaying, with the mobile device, a plurality of ink colors in coordination with the ink color that most closely matches the dominant color for each image. [015] In some configurations, the method also includes receiving, with the mobile device, a selection from a user of a color different from the dominant color for an image from the plurality of images. The method also includes determining, with the mobile device, a color that most closely matches the different color. The method also includes displaying, with the mobile device, at least one of a