Systems and Methods for a Real Time Configuring, Ordering and Manufacturing Of Color Related Products
A unique, user generated product (UGP) configurator, ordering and manufacturing system that utilizes a mobile device or other digital device, to capture a specific color or multiple colors, by way of an image capture converted from a RGB profile and converted into a manufacturable, mixable formula for future mixing and filling in the system specific processing line for enamel product is described. The user defined final product chosen by an individual user, through the system's user interface that runs on all web enabled digital devices which includes mobile, tablet, computer or other color capture user interface connected to the internet by way of a browser, where the individual identifies a color, type of material to be manufactured, size of container and then orders a finished goods product on their phone or other digital device, then manufactured or processed on a system specific equipment platform, using a computer controlled system that identifies an individual order by way of a variable and unique bar code identifier, where containers move down a proprietary conveyor line to be filled by a series of individually powered, micro-droplet dispensers whose canisters have been filled with specific colored paints from a system defined palette of colors and additives, where those individual paints are mixed to match the color that the individual specified on the system specific user interface.
1 . A method for manufacturing color dependent products, the method comprising:
receiving a selection, from a user, of color pixel data to be later manufactured into a color product;
converting the color pixel data to a manufacturable formula for the color product;
adjusting a color of the color product based on a comparison of colors of a finished color product in wet, dry, and cured states; and
custom manufacturing the color product based on the manufacturable formula.
2 . The method as described in claim 1 , further comprising distributing and storing of customer data, the manufacturable formula and order data for active and archival use.
3 . The method as described in claim 1 , further comprising communicating acknowledgement, acceptance or denial of an order to a customer.
4 . The method as described in claim 1 , further comprising accepting user information including credit card information through secure means to process a payment for the custom manufacturing.
5 . The method as described in claim 1 , further comprising sending of responsive text messages and email messages to the user that contain a status of the custom manufacturing to customers.
6 . The method as described in claim 1 , further comprising capturing an image by a camera device;
displaying the image on a display; and
displaying one or more additional selectable colors, based on one or more elements that affect a quality of the capturing of the image, that are adjustable by the user.
7 . The method of claim 6 , wherein the one or more elements comprise ambient light at a time of the capturing of the image.
8 . The method of claim 1 , further comprising naming the color product with a product name by a digital tool; and
wherein naming further comprises creating a unique label, based on the color pixel data, for conveying product information to a manufacturing facility.
9 . The method of claim 1 , further comprising approving the color product based on a comparison of the color of the finished color product to the color pixel data.
10 . The method of claim 1 , further comprising:
receiving a selection of an additive from the user; and
integrating the additive into the manufacturable formula.
11 . The method of claim 10 , wherein the additive comprises at least one of: a cosmetic-grade pure pigment, a shimmering effect, and a fluorescent additive.
12 . The method of claim 10 , wherein the additive comprises at least one of: a catalyst, a thickener, a stabilizer, an emulsifier, a texturizer, an adhesion promoter, a UV stabilizer, a flattener, and a biocide.
13 . The method of claim 10 , wherein the additive causes the color product to change color in responsive to environmental stimuli; and
wherein the additive is at least one of: a thermochromic paint or an electrochromic paint.
14 . The method of claim 1 , further comprising transmitting the color pixel data to a server.
15 . The method of claim 14 , further comprising transmitting, by the server, the color pixel data to be displayed on one or more electronic devices.
16 . A system for manufacturing a color dependent product, the system comprising:
an application on an electronic device configured to cause the electronic device to:
receive a selection, from a user, of color pixel data to be later manufactured into a color product;
determine a color pixel data to be later manufactured into a color product;
generate an image of a manufactured color product based on the color pixel data;
display the image of the manufactured color product on the display on the electronic device; and
convert the color pixel data to a manufacturable formula for the color product;
a tool to custom manufacture the color product based on the manufacturable formula; and
an image capture device that is configured to:
compare color variations of a finished color product in wet, dry, and cured states with the color pixel data; and
approve the finished color product based on the comparison.
17 . The system of claim 16 , the application on the electronic device further configured to transmit the color pixel data to a server.
18 . The system of claim 17 , wherein the server is configured to transmit the color pixel data to a display of one or more electronic devices.
19 . A method for manufacturing color dependent products, the method comprising:
receiving a selection, from a user, a color pixel data, to be later manufactured into a color product;
converting the color pixel data to a manufacturable formula for the color product;
custom manufacturing the color product based on the manufacturable formula;
receiving a selection of an additive from the user; and
integrating the additive into the manufacturable formula; and
wherein the additive causes the color product to change color in responsive to environmental stimuli.
20 . The method of claim 19 , wherein the additive is at least one of: a thermochromic paint or an electrochromic paint.