JPH03282972A - Device for designing package - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To automatically form a blank plate having an image on its surface by inputting the shape data of a package and the image data of respective faces, allowing these data to correspond to each other and forming the mount sample data of packages having image data on respective faces. CONSTITUTION:The sort of a package formed by a package CAD device is inputted by a data input means 1. The shapes of respective faces of a package development is inputted. Then the sizes of the package and parts are inputted. An arithmetic processing means 5 in a CAD device reads out a reference pattern and a parts pattern from a storage device 4 based upon the inputted data, forms the blank graphic of the required package and displays the formed graphic on a display means 3. After determining the blank graphic, the shape data of the blank graphic are outputted. The means 5 allows the image data of respective faces to correspond to the shape data and forms the amount sample data of the package arranging the image data on respective faces by means of the corresponding shape data and image data and an output means 6 outputs the formed mount sample data.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION [Industrial Field of Application] The present invention relates to a package design device that can automatically create a package (container) mount sample using a computer or the like.

``Conventional technology'' When manufacturing a new package (container), it would be extremely time-consuming and labor-intensive to manually create samples for each to examine its shape and surface decoration. I need. Therefore, in recent years, the creation of the shape of these packages and the painting on the surface has been done on a computer, making it possible to conduct these studies without actually making a sample, which can significantly reduce the amount of effort and time. A system has been proposed and realized.

As the former system for examining the shape of a package, there is a system called a package CAD system, which is an application of a well-known CAD system to the production of the shape of a package. This package CAD system outputs a mount sample called a blank board on which a developed diagram of the package is drawn by specifying and inputting various data.

On the other hand, as a system for studying the latter method of painting on the surface of a package, there is a system called a two-dimensional graphic design system that outputs two-dimensional image data that can be attached to this blank board.

"Problem to be Solved by the Invention" However, these systems are independent from the conventional package CAD system and the two-dimensional graphic design system 1, and therefore, in order to obtain a blank board with pictures on the surface, it is necessary to It was necessary to separately output the unmarked mount sample and the two-dimensional image data, manually cut the two-dimensional image data to match the blank board, and then paste the two-dimensional image data. For this reason, there is a risk that a positional shift or a pasting error may occur when pasting image data, and the pasting work requires time and effort, resulting in inefficiency.

The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to provide a package design device that can automatically create a blank board whose surface is decorated.

``Means for Solving the Problems'' Therefore, the present invention provides a package design device for creating a package mount sample, which includes an input means into which shape data of the package and image data for each side thereof are input.
A correspondence means for associating image data of each side with this shape data, and a mount for generating mount sample data of a package in which image data is arranged on each side using these correlated shape data and image data. A sample generation means,
The above-mentioned problem is attempted to be solved by providing an output means for outputting a sample mount based on the mount sample data.

"Operation" In the package design device of this embodiment, the package C
By manually inputting the package shape data and image data of each side of the package obtained using an AD device or two-dimensional package design device, and associating the image data of each side with this shape data, each side can be It is possible to create mount sample data for a package on which image data is arranged.

This eliminates the need for attaching two-dimensional image data to a blank board as in the past.

"Embodiments" Examples of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings.

FIG. 1 is a diagram showing a package design apparatus that is an embodiment of the present invention. In this figure, reference numeral 1 indicates data input means such as a magnetic disk drive, reference number 2 indicates instruction means equipped with a pointing device such as a mouse, and interactive input means such as a keyboard, reference number 3 indicates display means including a display device, etc. Reference numeral 4 is a storage means in which data etc. from the data input means 1 are stored, reference numeral 5 is an arithmetic processing means such as a computer, and reference numeral 6 is an output means including a color printer and a cutter.

In the data input means 1, shape data of a package for which a mount sample is to be created is inputted from a package CAD device (to be described later), and image data for each side of the package and its size is also inputted from a two-dimensional package graphic device (to be described later). Data and position data are input. These data input by the data input means 1 are
It is stored in the storage means 4 via the arithmetic processing means 5.

In the instruction means 2, the operator instructs the correspondence between the shape data and the image data using a pointing device such as a mouse, and inputs the dimensions of the shape data and the like using an interactive input means such as a keyboard.

The operation of the display means 3 is controlled by the arithmetic processing means 5, and the display means 3 displays the package shape data, size data, and image data inputted by the data input means 1, and also displays the package shape data, size data, and image data inputted by the data input means 1. Mount sample data of the package generated by the arithmetic processing means 5 and having image data arranged on each side is also displayed. Further, the position of the mouse or the like on the instruction means 2 and data input using the keyboard or the like are also displayed.

In the storage means 4, the package shape data, image data, size data, and position data inputted by the data input means 1 are stored as a database via the arithmetic processing means 5.

In the arithmetic processing means 5, the image data of each surface is associated with the shape data based on its size data and position data, and the image data of each surface is created using these correlated shape data and image data. Mount sample data of the package on which the image data is arranged is generated.

Then, in the output means 6, based on the mount sample data generated by the arithmetic processing means 5, a mount sample of the package with image data arranged on each side is printed on paper by a color printer, and outputted. By cutting out only the mount sample from this paper, the mount sample is obtained.

Next, with reference to the flowcharts shown in FIGS. 2 to 4 and FIGS. 5 and 6, the operation of the package design apparatus that is an embodiment of the present invention will be described.

(a) Creation of package shape data (FIG. 3) As shown in FIGS. 3 and 5(a), desired package shape data is created using a package CAD device. this,
The package shape data can be created in any manner and may be created using a well-known package CAD device, but here, the flow of a typical package CAD device will be explained.

First, the operator inputs the type of package (step SP1). The package type is a developed diagram (blank diagram) of the package classified according to the shape of the package, the position of the glued parts, etc., and a blank diagram corresponding to this package type is stored in the storage means of the CAD device. The basic pattern of the diagram is stored.

Next, the operator inputs the shape of each side (also referred to as a flap) of the exploded view of the package as necessary (step 5).
P2). In other words, the basic pattern does not include a component pattern such as a zipper or hand closure, so if a component such as a zipper is required for each flap, this is input.

A part pattern corresponding to this part is also separately stored in the storage means of the CAD device.

Furthermore, the operator inputs the dimensions of the input type of package and its parts (step 5P3).
. The number of dimensions to be input and their positions on the blank board are determined by the type of package, but it is usually not necessary to specify and input all dimensions. The dimensions to be input are stored in the storage means of the CAD device together with the basic pattern and component pattern. The CAD device requests dimensions to be input from the operator based on the input type of package, and other dimensions are calculated by the calculation processing means of the CAD device based on the input dimensions. .

Finally, as shown in FIG. 5(a), the arithmetic processing means of the CAD device reads out the basic pattern and component pattern in the storage means as appropriate based on the input data, and then creates a blank diagram of the required package. Step 5P4) Display this on the screen using a display means. If there are any parts to be corrected at this stage, the operator can re-enter the data and recreate the blank diagram 20.

Once the blank diagram of the package is determined, the CAD device outputs shape data of the blank diagram of the package using output means such as a magnetic disk device.

The format of this shape data is arbitrary; for example, it may consist of data of all contour lines of a blank diagram, but in this example, it consists of information on the shape and dimensions of each flap and the connections between flaps. I take it as a thing. Here, the connection information means that each flap is connected via one common side, so the sides of the flaps are numbered in advance,
This is information indicating which numbered side and side of adjacent flaps are considered to be a common side.

(b) Creation of package image data, etc. (Fig. 4) As shown in Figs. Create location data.

The method for creating this package image data, etc. is also arbitrary, and may be created using a well-known two-dimensional package graphic device, but here we will explain the flow of a general two-dimensional package graphic ink device. .

First, the dimensions of each flap of the package are input using an input means of a graph ink device such as a magnetic disk device.

The shape data of the package, which is the output of the package CAD device, can be used for this manual dimensioning. However, in this package graphic device, the detailed shape of each flap of the package is not required, and image data of the package, which will be described later, is created using only rough dimensions. Therefore, for a complex flap with many curved lines, rectangular image data including this will be created and later processed into image data having an accurate shape in the package design device according to this embodiment. .

Next, as shown in FIG. 6(a), a rough sketch 10 of the package drawn by a designer or the like is input using image input means such as a flatbed scanner (step 5 PII). The graphic device stores this rough sketch data in the storage means and displays it on the screen via the display means.

After that, the application work for each flap is performed based on the input rough sketch. This painting work is performed in order from the items placed at the back (that is, hidden by items placed in front) in the finishing stage.

First, as shown in FIG. 6(b), the background color and the area 11 to be filled are specified on the screen using a pointing device such as a mouse. Next, the pattern 12 to be placed on the background is stored in the storage means 2 as shown in FIG. 5(b).
1 from various patterns stored in advance as a database, specify a color, enlarge or reduce the size to a predetermined size, and specify on the screen the area in which the pattern is to be placed (step 5P12).

Once the background color and pattern are determined, for example, a photograph or the like related to the product to be housed in the package is placed, as shown in FIG. 6(C). That is, various color image data 1 stored in advance as a database in the storage means 21
3, or color image data newly input using a color scanner or the like, and after enlarging/reducing it to a predetermined size, the area 14 in which this image data is to be placed is designated on the screen (step 5P13).

Finally, as shown in FIG. 6(d), the desired logo 16 is selected from various logos (letters) such as product names stored in advance as a database in the storage means 21, and after specifying the color, a predetermined The image is enlarged or reduced in size, and the area 17 where the logo is to be placed is specified on the screen (step 5P14).

The illustrated data for each flap completed by the above method is outputted as image data and its position data by an output means such as a magnetic disk.

(c) Data input and storage (Fig. 2) The shape data of the package, the image data of each side of the package, and its position data created by the package CAD device and the two-dimensional package graphic device are inputted via the data input means 1. The calculation processing means 5 stores each of the input data in the storage means 4 (Step 5P21).
P22) (d) Data correspondence (Fig. 2) The arithmetic processing means 5 reads the shape data of the package stored in the storage means 4, and displays the shape data on the display means 3 based on this shape data. The shape of the package blank board is displayed on the screen (step 5P23).

Next, the arithmetic processing means 5 reads the image data of the package stored in the storage means 4 in units of flaps,
This is displayed on the screen via the display means 3 (step 5P24).

In this state, the operator uses the instruction means 2 to associate the image data on the screen with the blank board (step 5P).
25). The method for making the correspondence is arbitrary, and for example, a method may be used in which the pointing device of the indicating means 2 indicates the flap of the blank board on which the currently displayed image data is to be placed. This data regarding the association is also temporarily stored in the storage means 2.

Then, when the mapping for one flap is completed, the arithmetic processing means 5 determines whether or not all the image data has been mapped (step 5P26), and if all the image data has been mapped, the process moves to step SP27. , otherwise the process returns to step 5P24 to read the next image data and repeat the above-mentioned operations.

(e) Creation of mount sample data (FIG. 2) The arithmetic processing means 5 again reads the image data of the package in units of flaps and enlarges or reduces the image data to the actual size of the associated flap (step 5P27). That is, the resolution of normal image data on the display means 3 is, for example, about 1024 x 640 pixels (pixels), but the output resolution of the color printer of the output means 6 is, for example, 300 dpi (pixels/inch) and 12 pixels/inch.
Since the resolution of the image data differs from the order of mm, it is necessary to match the resolution of the image data to the resolution of the color printer. The method of enlarging and reducing is arbitrary; for example, if data is to be enlarged, a method of simply multiplying the amount of data without performing linear interpolation or the like may be used. At the same time,
As described above, for flaps with complex shapes, rectangular image data including the flap is created, so the image data is cut out to match the shape of the flap.

The image data enlarged/reduced in this way is stored in the storage means 2 again.

Then, when the data expansion/reduction for one flap is completed, the arithmetic processing means 5 determines whether all the image data has been expanded/reduced or not.Step 5P2
8) If all the correspondences have been made, the process moves to step 5P29; otherwise, the process returns to step SP27, reads the next image data, and repeats the above-mentioned operations.

Finally, based on the shape data and image data of the package stored in the storage means 2, the arithmetic processing means 5 arranges the image data on each side, that is, on each flap, as shown in FIG. 5(c). Step 5P29) Print and output the mount sample data 22 on the paper 23 using the color printer of the output means 6 as shown in FIG. 5(d), and similarly, as shown in FIG. 5(e). As shown in FIG. 2, only the mount sample 24 is cut out using the cutter of the output means 6.

According to the procedure described above, as shown in FIG. 5(f), it is possible to automatically create the mount sample 24 of the required package 25 using the package design apparatus of this embodiment. Therefore, according to the package design device of this embodiment, if the package shape data, image data and position data of each side of the package obtained by a package CAD device or two-dimensional package design device are input,
The image data of each side can be associated with this shape data based on its position data, thereby making it possible to create mount sample data of a package in which image data is arranged on each side. This eliminates the need for pasting two-dimensional image data on a blank board as in the conventional method, and eliminates situations such as pasting mistakes or misalignment during pasting work, as well as the time and effort required for pasting work. can be omitted, making the work of obtaining painted blank boards very efficient.

Note that the details of the package design apparatus of the present invention are not limited to the above embodiments, and various modifications are possible.

- For example, in the above embodiment, the package CAD device, the package graphic device, and the package design device were separate devices, but it is also possible to configure a device that integrates these devices.

"Effects of the Invention" As explained in detail above, according to the present invention, there is provided an input means into which shape data of a package and image data for each side thereof are input, and image data for each side for this shape data. a mount sample generating means for generating mount sample data of a package in which image data is arranged on each side using the correlated shape data and image data; Since the package design device is equipped with output means for outputting a sample of the mount, if the shape data of the package and the image data of each side of the package are input to this package design device, the shape data of each side can be Image data can be associated based on the position data, and thereby it is possible to create mount sample data of a package in which image data is arranged on each side. As a result, 2
The work of pasting dimensional image data on a blank board is no longer necessary, and situations such as wrong pasting or misalignment during pasting work are eliminated, and the time and effort required for pasting work can be omitted, making it easier to receive benefits. The work of obtaining a blank board becomes very efficient.

[Brief explanation of drawings]

Fig. 1 is a block diagram showing a schematic configuration of a package design device that is an embodiment of the present invention, Fig. 2 is a flowchart for explaining the operation of the embodiment, and Fig. 3 is an explanation of the operation of the package CAD device. Flowchart for
FIG. 4 is a flowchart for explaining the operation of the package graphic device, FIG. 5 is a process diagram showing the working procedure of the same embodiment, and FIG. 6 is a process diagram for explaining the working procedure of the package graphic device. be. 1...Data input means, 2...Instruction means, 3...Display means, 4...Storage means, 5...Arithmetic processing Means, 6... Output means, 20... Blank board, 22... Mount sample data, 23... Paper, 24... Mount Sample, 25...Package, 5P25...Countermeasures, 5P29...
Mount sample generation means.

Claims (1)

[Claims] an input means into which the shape data of the package and image data for each side thereof are input; a correspondence means for making the image data of each side correspond to the shape data; A package design device comprising: a mount sample generation means for generating mount sample data of a package in which image data is arranged on each side; and an output means for outputting a mount sample based on the mount sample data.