Abstract: In a frame movement command device for an embroidery machine, which device can control the movement of an embroidery frame based upon signals that are outputted from a frame drive means when a frame movement command switch is operated, the frame movement command switch includes a single operation portion that is operable to incline in a plurality of directions, and the frame drive means outputs signals in order to move the embroidery frame in directions that correspond to the inclined directions of the operation portion. According to this construction, by inclining the single operation portion of the frame movement command switch in the plurality of directions, the embroidery frame can move in directions that correspond to the inclined directions. Therefore, the operator can accurately operate the switch in order to move the embroidery frame toward a desired position, which depends only on the feeling of his or her fingertips touching the operation portion without viewing the frame movement command switch.

Abstract: An embroidery machine can simultaneously embroider sewing objects having various shapes, including a flat object, an object having a shape of a usual processed cloth, an object having a shape of a cap, etc. The embroidery machine comprises a plurality of sewing heads grouped into at least two working groups, and the embroidering frames, each of which is arranged for one of the working groups. The embroidering frames have structures either identical to each other or different from each other. Therefore, one conventional embroidery machine can simultaneously embroider more than one kind of sewing objects, including at least two of a flat sewing object, a tubular sewing object, and a cap-shaped sewing object.

Abstract: Type information on sewing machine types and identification information for specifying a sewing machine are stored in a control unit and computer of the sewing machine. A server transmits display data for displaying a pattern selection edit screen to the sewing machine side. At the sewing machine side, a pattern is selected while the pattern selection edit screen is being viewed, and an edit processing is instructed. The server edits an embroidery pattern ordered at the sewing machine side, based on the instruction supplied from the sewing machine side. The server transmits the display data and sewing pattern data to the sewing machine side. Incorporated patterns and non-incorporated patterns at the sewing machine side are displayed identifiably on a display at the sewing machine side. The server charges for the non-incorporated newly purchased patterns.

Abstract: A head control device and its control method for a multi-head embroidery machine having a plurality of heads are disclosed. The present invention provides a head control device and its control method for a multi-head embroidery machine having a plurality of heads. The head control device comprises a central control unit controlling a whole system, the central control unit outputs a control signal for controlling a drive state of the respective head in response to an operation of an operator, so that the plurality of heads are selectively driven, and a embroidery task is performed by the selected head; and at least one head control unit for controlling the drive state of the respective head in response to the control signal from the central control unit.

Abstract: A method and device for regulating the transport of material in a sewing or embroidery machine (1) that uses information from a position or movement sensor (33) located underneath the throat plate (21). The controls for the sewing machine (1) calculate deviations of the actual feeding increments of the article to be sewn from the corresponding target values from the periodically read sensor signals. With this information, the feeding increments are regulated in such a way that the deviations are cancelled out by averaging.

Abstract: A method for minimizing contact between a needle point and a needle thread in a computer controlled embroidery machine, to prevent breakage of the needle thread by the needle point upon penetration of a workpiece during stitching. The method includes the steps of: determining a first straight path between a current needle penetration location and a next needle penetration location; and, moving to the next needle penetration location along a second non-straight path so that the needle thread is pulled away from the needle point.

Abstract: An embroidery sewing machine is disclosed in which a workpiece cloth is moved so that an embroidery pattern is formed on it. The embroidery sewing machine includes a plurality of types of embroidery frames differing in a size and/or a shape from each other and holding the workpiece cloth, the embroidery frames being selectively used, a carriage, a moving mechanism moving the carriage independently in two directions perpendicular to each other, a frame holder to which the embroidery frames are selectively attached, the frame holder including a holder body fixed to the carriage and a movable holder mounted to one of a plurality of positions corresponding to the respective types of the embroidery frames relative to the holder body so that the position of the movable holder is exchangeable, a detector detecting a position of the movable holder relative to the holder body, and a determining unit determining the type of the embroidery frame based on a result of detection by the detector.

Abstract: An embroidery sewing machine is disclosed in which a workpiece cloth is moved so that an embroidery pattern is formed on it. The embroidery sewing machine includes a plurality of types of embroidery frames differing in a size and/or a shape from each other and holding the workpiece cloth, the embroidery frames being selectively used, a carriage, a moving mechanism moving the carriage independently in two directions perpendicular to each other, a frame holder to which the embroidery frames are selectively attached, the frame holder including a holder body fixed to the carriage and a movable holder mounted to one of a plurality of positions corresponding to the respective types of the embroidery frames relative to the holder body so that the position of the movable holder is exchangeable, a detector detecting a position of the movable holder relative to the holder body, and a determining unit determining the type of the embroidery frame based on a result of detection by the detector.

Abstract: A sewing apparatus includes a hollow needle that can pass through a work cloth, and a needle cover that has a passing hole through which the needle passes and holds the work cloth. The needle cover functions as a presser foot and holds at least a part of a thread between a previous stitch point where a stitch has been previously made and a succeeding stitch point where a stitch is to be currently made. Accordingly, sewing can be performed on the workpiece without use of a lower thread.

Abstract: An embroidering device connected to a network and the network system thereof is disclosed, wherein an embroidering device 1 is connected to a personal computer 2 by means of wire or wireless while the personal computer 2 is connected to a network 3 including an internet and is connected to an optional server 4. An instruction is given from the embroidering device 1 to the personal computer 2 to connect the embroidering device 1 to the network 3 and thereby to the server 4. The personal computer 2 seeks a required one of the information prepared by the server 4 and downloads the sought information. For example, the personal computer 2 obtains a list of embroidery pattern data. When the user selects optional one of the pattern data, the selected pattern data is downloaded from the server 4 and transmitted to the embroidering device 1.

Abstract: An embroidery stitching sewing machine is disclosed, the sewing machine substantially comprising pattern selecting means for optionally selecting a desired embroidery pattern to be stitched from a plurality of different patterns memorized, an X-direction moving mechanism 4 which is accommodated in the machine housing and is operated to move in X-direction between a position adjacent the standard of sewing machine and a position spaced from the position adjacent the standard, a Y-direction drive attachment A holding an embroidering frame 10 on which a work to be stitched is set, the Y-direction drive attachment A being optionally selected from a plurality of Y-direction drive attachments 3, each of which is provided with a different type of Y-direction moving mechanism and is detachably mounted to the output potion 5 of X-direction moving mechanism 4, wherein the X-direction moving mechanism 4 and the selected Y-direction drive attachment A of Y-direction drive attachment 3 are operated in synchronism with the

Abstract: Disclosed is an apparatus for driving an embroidery frame of a multi-headed embroidery machine having a plurality of heads. Linear motors, for driving the embroidery frame in a direction of X-axis or Y-axis, are subdivided by their capacities so that they can be wired externally to prevent the deflection of the embroidery frame. The plurality of linear motors can be controlled simultaneously by means of a driver and a linear scale.

Abstract: A sewing machine and is connected to an external environment device having a display such that additional pattern information transmitted to the external environment device may be confirmed at the display irrespectively of internal and external information, the sewing machine having a memory for storing data which may be rewritten therein and an information input/output device for inputting and outputting external information into and from the memory such that the sewing machine may be operated under control of the external information while machine control information is outputted through the information input/output device.

Abstract: A method and apparatus are disclosed for indicating stitching position in a stitching machine. The apparatus includes a laser assembly which emits laser light. The laser assembly is mounted to an upper arm assembly of the stitching machine, and is operable to indicate a location of at least a portion of a pattern to be stitched using the stitching machine. The laser assembly is mounted such that the laser light is unobstructed prior to hitting fabric which is to be stitched. The stitching machine may include a user interface which can be used to activate the laser assembly. The stitching machine may also trace an outline of a pattern to be stitched while the laser assembly is activated in order to verify that the pattern does not overlap a hoop which holds the fabric.

Abstract: A software program and system for assisting an operator in analyzing an embroidery design which will be used by an embroidery machine to create an embroidered fabric. Grid software divides the embroidery design to be analyzed into a plurality of grid sections. Value software assigns a value to each particular grid section. The assigned value corresponds to a density of the embroidery design within the particular grid section. Display software provides a display of the grid sections of the divided embroidery design wherein each grid section has a parameter corresponding to its assigned value. The grid size may be proportionally adjusted to accommodate thread stretch.

Abstract: Disclosed are an apparatus for controlling a position of an embroidery frame, which is capable of performing an accurate embroidering operation by feed backing a position error due to mutual operations of interlocking devices for driving the embroidery frame using a displacement sensor for sensing a displacement of the embroidery frame, and a method thereof. The apparatus comprises an X-axis driver, a Y-axis driver, a sensor and a controller. The X-axis driver moves the embroidery frame along an X-axis direction. The Y-axis driver moves the embroidery frame along a Y-axis direction. The sensor senses a displacement of the embroidery frame to the X-axis and Y-axis directions, and outputs electric signals corresponding to the sensed displacement. The controller generates X-axis and Y-axis drive control signals based on the electric signal from the sensor in order to control the X-axis and Y-axis drivers, respectively.

Abstract: An embroidery stitching sewing machine is disclosed, the sewing machine substantially comprising pattern selecting means for optionally selecting a desired embroidery pattern to be stitched from a plurality of different patterns memorized, an X-direction moving mechanism 4 which is accommodated in the machine housing and is operated to move in X-direction between a position adjacent the standard of sewing machine and a position spaced from the position adjacent the standard, a Y-direction drive attachment A holding an embroidering frame 10 on which a work to be stitched is set, the Y-direction drive attachment A being optionally selected from a plurality of Y-direction drive attachments 3, each of which is provided with a different type of Y-direction moving mechanism and is detachably mounted to the output potion 5 of X-direction moving mechanism 4, wherein the X-direction moving mechanism 4 and the selected Y-direction drive attachment A of Y-direction drive attachment 3 are operated in synchronism with the

Abstract: In a sewing apparatus management system of the invention, a management computer is connected to each terminal provided to a plurality of embroidery sewing machines via a network line. In a memory of the management computer, classification information classified into a plurality of groups by predetermined categories by identifying each embroidery sewing machine is prestored. When a supervisor selects one of the plurality of groups using such as a mouse of the management computer, management information corresponding to the embroidery sewing machines attributed to the selected group is displayed on the CRT display. Thus, only the embroidery sewing machines attributed to the selected group are selectively managed. Further, instruction information is sent to only the selected embroidery sewing machines.

Abstract: An embroidery machine includes a plurality of heads installed above a working table and spaced apart from each other. A needle holder inside each head is slidingly movable up and down and includes a plurality of hooks at a lower part vertically opposite to the needle holder. A plurality of embroidery frames are installed between the needle holder and the hook. A guide rail is disposed in the X direction with respect to each embroidery frame, and an X-axis driver linear motor moves the embroidery frame in the X direction. A guide rail is disposed in the Y direction with respect to each embroidery frame, and a Y-axis driver linear motor moves the embroidery frame in the Y direction. A controller controls a plurality of X-axis and Y-axis driver linear motors and actuates or stops only one of the plurality of embroidery frames.

Abstract: A system for converting an automatic embroidery machine from one type of work to another type of work is disclosed. The invention adapts a cap frame sash or driver unit or sash to be quickly mounted to and dismounted from a tubular frame sash or holder. The cap frame sash has additional braces so that the cap frame sash snaps into a tubular frame sash. The tubular frame sash has clips that engage the additional braces on the cap frame sash in a quick-release fashion. There is no need to remove the tubular frame sash from the machine to embroider caps. The flat work frame is simply snapped out of the clips of the tubular frame sash, and the cap frame driver or sash is snapped into the tubular frame sash. The invention uses spring clips, registration pins, and complementary sockets. No fasteners are required since a single type of sash is able to accommodate more than one type of workpiece frame when the embroidery machine is reconfigured.

Abstract: There is disclosed a method of converting a bitmap to an object-based embroidery pattern by generating a skeleton from the bitmap and traversing paths and nodes identified in the skeleton, the embroidery pattern objects being generated during the traversal. The outline of the bitmap is used to define parts of the boundaries of the generated objects, which are laid down using a linear stitch type on the first traversal of a skeleton path and a fill stitch type on the second traversal of the skeleton path.

Abstract: A sewing machine having a free arm which is provided with free arm sensors 5 and 6 for detecting a contact between the free arm and a cylindrical work during embroidery stitching operation, the cylindrical work being held by an embroidering frame 23 and placed on the free arm as covering the same so as to be embroidered thereon. The contact as detected is indicated to the machine user or the sewing machine is stopped. Further, the contact detection may be used to seek an area where the work may be allowed to be embroidered. The area as sought is discriminated prior to initiation of stitching operation if the work may be embroidered in the area.

Abstract: An embroidery machine technical support system includes at least one technical support server and a plurality of embroidery machines communicating with the technical support server through a public network. Each embroidery machine has an emulator in order for the embroidery machine to establish connection to the technical support server through the public network, receive a technical support page from the technical support server, send a technical information request signal to the technical support server using the technical support page, and receive corresponding technical information from the technical supporter server. The technical support server sends the technical support page when the embroidery machine establishes connection with the technical support server and sends technical information in response to the technical information request signal from the embroidery machine.

Abstract: A method for generating embroidery data based on an image including a plurality of pixels. A plurality of line segment data is generated for pixel groups, each pixel group including at least one pixel based therein. Each of the line segment data defines a line segment by an angle component in which the line segment extends, a length component indicating a length of the line segment and a color component indicating a color of the line segment. The embroidery data is generated based on the plurality of line segment data, so as to give embroidery stitches along the line segments.

Abstract: A head control device and its control method for a multi-head embroidery machine having a plurality of heads are disclosed. The present invention provides a head control device and its control method for a multi-head embroidery machine having a plurality of heads. The head control device comprises a central control unit controlling a whole system, the central control unit outputs a control signal for controlling a drive state of the respective head in response to an operation of an operator, so that the plurality of heads are selectively driven, and a embroidery task is performed by the selected head; and at least one head control unit for controlling the drive state of the respective head in response to the control signal from the central control unit.

Abstract: In a frame movement command device for an embroidery machine, which device can control the movement of an embroidery frame based upon signals that are outputted from a frame drive means when a frame movement command switch is operated, the frame movement command switch includes a single operation portion that is operable to incline in a plurality of directions, and the frame drive means outputs signals in order to move the embroidery frame in directions that correspond to the inclined directions of the operation portion.

Abstract: A method and apparatus are disclosed for indicating stitching position in a stitching machine. The apparatus includes a laser assembly which emits laser light. The laser assembly is mounted to an upper arm assembly of the stitching machine, and is operable to indicate a location of at least a portion of a pattern to be stitched using the stitching machine. The laser assembly is mounted such that the laser light is unobstructed prior to hitting fabric which is to be stitched. The stitching machine may include a user interface which can be used to activate the laser assembly. The stitching machine may also trace an outline of a pattern to be stitched while the laser assembly is activated in order to verify that the pattern does not overlap a hoop which holds the fabric.

Abstract: A software program, method and system for analyzing and dividing an embroidery design into multiple regional designs. An embroidery machine then uses the regional designs to create an embroidered fabric. The software separates the embroidery design into regional designs such that each regional design fits within a predefined region having a size which can be handled by the hoop and the attachment points of the embroidery machine. For each separate regional design, one or more files of executable instructions is created. The instructions are used by the embroidery machine to sew the embroidery design. In one form, region software analyzes the stitch data for its ability to exist in multiple, overlapped regions. Grid software divides the embroidery design to be analyzed into a plurality of grid sections. Identifying software identifies each grid section having a stitch that is partially or completely underlying another stitch.

Abstract: A method and device for regulating the transport of material in a sewing or embroidery machine (1) that uses information from a position or movement sensor (33) located underneath the throat plate (21). The controls for the sewing machine (1) calculate deviations of the actual feeding increments of the article to be sewn from the corresponding target values from the periodically read sensor signals. With this information, the feeding increments are regulated in such a way that the deviations are cancelled out by averaging.

Abstract: A method and system using a novel user display. The user interface device includes a display for a multiple-file, multiple-section or multiple-hoop embroidery designs. The display is coupled to a micro processing device such as a microprocessor, microcomputer, or the like. The display also has a representation a stitch on a first axis of the display. The display also shows a property of the stitch on a second axis of the display, where the second axis is associated with the first axis. The property is section identifier, filename, or hoop position. Other features can also be included depending upon the application.

Abstract: In an embroidery sewing machine having a lower thread winding device, when the non-lower thread state of the bobbin is detected by a residual amount sensor, a sewing machine motor is stopped to detect and recognize the size of the embroidering frame of an embroidering device by means of a frame size sensor and the embroidering frame is moved corresponding to the size to position the corner of a workpiece held in the embroidering frame under a needle. Then, an extra sewing operation is carried out over the corner to consume the lower thread remaining in the bobbin, and subsequently, it is decided whether or not the embroidering frame is moved by a distance required for completely extracting the lower thread from the bobbin (an amount of the residual lower thread is detected when the non-thread state is detected by the residual amount sensor).

Abstract: Identification elements for identifying the size, shape, and kind of embroidery frame (37) are installed on the embroidery frame (37) for a sewing or embroidery machine with an embroidery module (33). Furthermore, at least one reference cam (44) is provided on the embroidery frame (37), and by means thereof the precise position of the embroidery frame (37) relative to the embroidery module (33), and thus also relative to the needle (27), can be derived. By a comparison of the actual position of the embroidery frame (37) with the desired position, a fault can be detected and a new positioning of the embroidery frame (37) can be performed in the case, for example, that switching steps of the drive element in the embroidery module (33) have been lost.

Abstract: An automatic sewing machine control apparatus having a machine needle 8 which is interlocked with a motor for use in sewing cloth 12, a biaxial driving mechanism 20 allowing a cloth hold-down portion 10 to be manually moved in both X- and Y-axis directions perpendicularly intersecting each other, encoders 224 and 226 for detecting the rotational angles of an X- and a Y-axis motor 124 and 126 for driving the biaxial driving mechanism 20, X and Y coordinate value computing means for obtaining the values of coordinates X and Y from the origin of the biaxial driving mechanism 20 according to the values detected by the encoders 224 and 226, RAM for storing the values of coordinates X and Y obtained by the X and Y coordinate computing means by manually moving the biaxial driving mechanism 20 to at least one of predetermined positions of the machine needle, and forming means for forming a seam pattern in a predetermined position corresponding to the kind of the seam received from a group of sewing condition setting

Abstract: Identification elements for identifying the size, shape, and kind of embroidery frame (37) are installed on the embroidery frame (37) for a sewing or embroidery machine with an embroidery module (33). Furthermore, at least one reference cam (44) is provided on the embroidery frame (37), and by means thereof the precise position of the embroidery frame (37) relative to the embroidery module (33), and thus also relative to the needle (27), can be derived. By a comparison of the actual position of the embroidery frame (37) with the desired position, a fault can be detected and a new positioning of the embroidery frame (37) can be performed in the case, for example, that switching steps of the drive element in the embroidery module (33) have been lost.

Abstract: A device for detachable fastening of an embroidery frame (27) with one or more embroidering fields on an embroidery frame support (25) of a program-controlled sewing or embroidering machine. On the embroidery frame (27), two sliding interlocks (61) are fastened which guarantee a play-free latching in the x and y direction and which, for sliding the embroidery frame (27) in relation to the embroidery frame support (25), move a latching element temporarily out of a latching slot (51). The latching element is configured as a pivotable lever with a downward-projecting detent.

Abstract: An engagement groove provided near a comer of a sewing cartridge is engaged with a pin shaft protruding from a free end side of an oscillating arm oscillatably provided on the front of an engagement plate. A tip of an engaging member rotatably provided to the oscillating arm is engaged with an engagement portion provided on a right side of the sewing cartridge to maintain a posture of the sewing cartridge. An operating member rotatably supported by the engagement plate is used to disengage the engaging member from the engagement portion of the sewing cartridge. A thread cutting device disposed on the back of the engagement plate is actuated in conjunction with the disengagement of the sewing cartridge using the operating member. With the movement of the operating member after thread cutting operation is completed, a limit switch provided on the engagement plate is turned off, so that a signal is not outputted.

Abstract: In an embroidery sewing machine having a lower thread winding device, when the non-lower thread state of the bobbin is detected by a residual amount sensor, a sewing machine motor is stopped to detect and recognize the size of the embroidering frame of an embroidering device by means of a frame size sensor and the embroidering frame is moved corresponding to the size to position the corner of a workpiece held in the embroidering frame under a needle. Then, an extra sewing operation is carried out over the corner to consume the lower thread remaining in the bobbin, and subsequently, it is decided whether or not the embroidering frame is moved by a distance required for completely extracting the lower thread from the bobbin (an amount of the residual lower thread is detected when the non-thread state is detected by the residual amount sensor).

Abstract: A method and system using a novel user display. The user interface device includes a display for an embroidery design. The display is coupled to a micro processing device such as a microprocessor, microcomputer, or the like. The display also has a representation a stitch on a first axis of the display. The display also shows a property of the stitch on a second axis of the display, where the second axis intersects the first axis. Other features can also be included depending upon the application.

Abstract: A device for detachable fastening of an embroidery frame (27) with one or more embroidering fields on an embroidery frame support (25) of a program-controlled sewing or embroidering machine. On the embroidery frame (27), two sliding interlocks (61) are fastened which guarantee a play-free latching in the x and y direction and which, for sliding the embroidery frame (27) in relation to the embroidery frame support (25), move a latching element temporarily out of a latching slot (51). The latching element is configured as a pivotable lever with a downward-projecting detent.

Abstract: An embroidery sewing machine is disclosed, the sewing machine having a stitch forming device including a needle (71) vertically reciprocated to form stitches on a work to be stitched, an embroidering frame (21) for holding the work and being moved relative to the needle in synchronism with the needle, and the stitch forming device being operated to decide a maximum speed of the vertically reciprocating needle (71) in dependence upon the type and weight of the work and the size and weight of the embroidering frame (21) and being further operated to reduce the speed of the vertically reciprocating needle (71) as the weight of the work and embroidering frame (21) increases and as the embroidering frame (21)is partly moved away from the body of sewing machine in the Y-direction.

Abstract: The display apparatus for a sewing machine of the invention includes a display that displays a stitch pattern thereon, and a sewing order indicator that indicates a sewing order of substantially an entire stitch pattern. Therefore, even when the operator selects, as a stitch pattern, a complex stitch pattern such as a buttonhole stitch pattern, the operator can easily judge if the stitch pattern being sewn is exactly what the operator has selected before the stitch pattern is finished.

Abstract: The invention has been made to provide an embroidery sewing machine which may be automatically operated to withdraw the embroidering frame to a predetermined inoperative position. More particularly, in case the power source switch is turned off, the power happens to be in failure, the power cord happens to be disconnected, the sewing operation is interrupted for a predetermined period of time, or the instruction is given to withdraw the embroidering frame to a predetermined inoperative position, the CPU 50 is responsive to these situations to control the X-Y moving mechanism 67 to withdraw the embroidering frame to the predetermined inoperative position.

Abstract: On the sewing data making screen, a thread thickness to be displayed is set by specifying a thread number that is used for actual sewing in a thread thickness setting dialogue box. A magnification rate to display a created sewing data on a display is set in a magnification setting dialog box. When an image button is specified with a mouse pointer on the screen, a displaying size of thread used in the sewing data is calculated so that it can become suitable for the magnification rate. As a result, an image substantially like that of the pattern when actually sewn will be displayed as a realistic image on the display screen.

Abstract: A method for transferring an embroidery frame backward in case of thread breakage, includes the steps of: a) detecting the thread breakage to generate a thread breakage signal if the thread breakage occurs at a needle contained in needle holders; b) generating the control signal to control an embroidery-frame driver in response to the thread breakage signal; and c) transferring the embroidery frame backward in response to the control signal.

Abstract: A sewing machine having a free arm which is provided with free arm sensors 5 and 6 for detecting a contact between the free arm and a cylindrical work during embroidery stitching operation, the cylindrical work being held by an embroidering frame 23 and placed on the free arm as covering the same so as to be embroidered thereon. The contact as detected is indicated to the machine user or the sewing machine is stopped. Further, the contact detection may be used to seek an area where the work may be allowed to be embroidered. The area as sought is discriminated prior to initiation of stitching operation if the work may be embroidered in the area.

Abstract: A user interface and method are disclosed for manipulating singular regions (termed singularities) for automatic embroidery data generation. A method is already known for automatically interpreting singular regions within an image so that embroidery data can be generated to recreate those singularities in an accurate and aesthetically pleasing manner. By using the present invention a user, with minimal effort, can gain greater control over the interpretation process. At the core of this extension is a single mouse click interface that allows the next best interpretation to be chosen easily. Additionally, the user may more precisely adjust interpretations, and provisions are made that allow automatic re-application of those adjustments to similar singularities encountered later.

Abstract: An embroidery stitch data producing device with two-way data transmission function is disclosed, wherein a first embroidery stitch data producing part A comprises a connecting means 6, a control means 7, an image data memory 2, a stitch data producing means 3 and a stitch data memory 4, while a second embroidery stitch data producing part B comprises a second image data memory 51, a stitch data producing/compiling means 52 and a second stitch data memory 53. The image data memory 2, the stitch data producing means 3 and the stitch data memory 4 may be connected through the connecting means 6 to the second image data memory 51, the stitch data producing/compiling means 52 and the second stitch data memory 53 so that the data may be exchanged therebetween so as to be variously converted for optional embroider stitching.

Abstract: A method for embroidering includes receiving a digitized representation of an image, determining grain structures for a plurality of locations in the digitized representation, the plurality of locations including a first location and a second location, embroidering a representation of the first location using cross stitch patterns, when a grain structure for the first location indicates a bi-directional grain structure, and embroidering a representation of the first location using uni-directional stitch patterns, when the grain structure for the first location indicates a uni-directional grain structure.

Abstract: The embroidery machine includes: 1) a function-setting unit (110) having a current-operation data storing key for storing current-operation data and an operation data retrieval key for retrieving stored previous-operation data; 2) an operation data storage unit (120) for storing data with respect to the current operation in response to a signal generated by the selection of the operation-data storing key at the function-setting unit (110); and 3) a control unit (130) for controlling storage of the current-operation data in the operation data storage unit (120), checking whether there exist an operation stored in the operation data storage unit (120) if the operation data retrieval key is selected at the function-setting unit (110), and controlling the performance of the corresponding embroidery operation as a result of the check.

Abstract: Disclosed is an embroidery data creating device for creating an embroidery data to be used by a sewing machine. In the embroidery data creating device, an image data, which consists of a plurality of pixel data, corresponding to a line-drawn image is converted into a thin line image, and then closed paths are determined with use of 8-connection method. After embroidery attribution is applied to a path and/or a region defined by each closed path, the paths and/or the regions are converted into the embroidery data.