Color harmony with process and environmental feedback

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 8782026
APP PUB NO 20120254141A1
SERIAL NO

13077514

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A computerized system and method for analyzing color consistency on automotive parts and for providing feedback on painting processes occurring in an assembly plant. The system and method facilitates data collection and analysis at numerous points during the assembly paint processes and the identification of possible adjustments so that parts are painted within a specified tolerance. Body and bumper parts are measured during an inspection process. Measurement and colorimetric data is stored in association with an identifier for the body part or bumper. Measurements relate to equipment and paint mix variables as well as environmental variables that influence the paint results. A software application facilitates analysis of the data and troubleshooting possible causes for color discrepancies. As the color trends away from a specified standard, paint process, including environmental, changes are made, prior to the painting of parts in the bumper or body so that color mismatches are prevented.

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  • HONDA MOTOR CO., LTD.

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Baker, Steven J Piqua, US 6 62
Bush, Diana Marie Grove City, US 1 10
Hixson, Roderick Louis West Liberty, US 1 10
McTighe, John William Dublin, US 1 10
Nishino, Masakuni Dublin, US 1 10
Peck, William Gregory Grove City, US 1 10
Poland, Christopher Alan Milford Center, US 1 10
Saunders, Michael Anthony Marysville, US 5 53
Wellman, David Michael Dublin, US 1 10

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