Pigment identification of complex coating mixtures with sparkle color

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PATENT NO 9905027
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15470483

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A method that includes obtaining, using a processor, image data from a target coating. The method also includes performing, using the processor, an image analysis to determine at least one sparkle point from the image data, and performing, using the processor, a hue analysis to determine a sparkle color from the sparkle point. The method further includes calculating, using the processor, a sparkle color distribution, and generating, using the processor, a coating formulation that is the same or substantially similar in appearance to the target coating.

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PPG INDUSTRIES OHIO INC3800 WEST 143RD STREET CLEVELAND OH 44111

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Beymore, Paul M Vermilion, US 8 70
Krawciw, A'Lisa Marie North Olmsted, US 4 14

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