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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Aug. 20, 2013
Filed:
Apr. 13, 2012
David A. Goldman, Endwell, NY (US);
Nirav B. Patel, Binghamton, NY (US);
David A. Goldman, Endwell, NY (US);
Nirav B. Patel, Binghamton, NY (US);
Vistaprint Technologies Limited, Hamilton, BE;
Abstract
Systems, methods, and apparatus for embroidery thread color management are disclosed. An example method comprises determining a first number of thread colors to be used by first designs assigned to a first embroidery machine, determining a second number of thread colors to be used by second designs assigned to a second embroidery machine, determining a difference between a first production time for the first embroidery machine and a second production time for the second embroidery machine, identifying which one of the first designs would increase the second number of thread colors by the smallest number when that one of the first designs is added to the second designs, and moving the identified one of the first designs to the second designs.