Abstract: A system allows a user to create new designs for apparel and preview these designs before manufacture. Software and lasers are used in finishing apparel to produce a desired wear pattern or other design. Users may communicate with other users on how wear patterns should be applied onto base garments and make changes to the wear patterns or other garment features, while sharing with other users their progress.

Abstract: A body shape indicator device (1) comprises a scanner (2) arranged to obtain a three-dimensional model of a person, a body volume calculator (11) for calculating the volume of at least first, second and third parts of the person's body from the three-dimensional model and a body shape calculator (19) for calculating an indication of the person's body shape based on part volume ratios calculated from the output from at least the body volume calculator. A method for determining the body shape of a person and a method of automated clothing selection based on the body shape as determined are also disclosed.

Abstract: A personalized garment and clothing design system and a personalized garment and clothing design process are disclosed. The personalized garment and clothing design system provides a user-accessible, interactive website that is configured to allow a user to design personalized garments and clothes. The personalized garment and clothing design system hosts a website that is interactive and provides several personalized garment and clothing design web user interface (UI) tools through which the user can provide personalized body type and sizing information. The user can utilize the UI tools to customize and personalize styles, fabrics, trims, sizing, colors, patterns, clothing and garment features, etc. The user can also interact with a customized digital mannequin to view personalized garment and clothing designs in progress. When finished, the garment or clothing design is physically produced and sent to the user to wear or start their own line and sell their custom designed garments.

Abstract: A system for sharing at least one selected wearable with at least one selected user on a network, the system including a server configured to receive requests to share selected wearables from one of a plurality of client devices and communicate to the at least one selected user, the server comprising: a first database configured to store a plurality of avatars; and at least one database configured to store a plurality of wearable models; a plurality of client devices communicatively coupled to the server, each of the client devices having a processor configured to: receive an avatar and the model of the wearable for an associated user; morph the clothing to fit the personalized data for each of the at least one target user in response to the sharing request; and render the image of the clothed body for each of the at least one target.

Abstract: According to an embodiment, the invention relates to a computer implemented method for grading a pattern from a first size to a second size, the pattern comprising one or more panels, the method comprising the steps of a representation step comprising representing each panel of the one or more panels by a contour, wherein a contour comprises one or more segments, a constraint step comprising imposing constraints on segments for grading to the second size; generating a mesh of each panel of the one or more panels thereby obtaining a first set of meshes; combining the first set of meshes with the constraints into a system of equations; solving the system of equations into a second set of meshes, wherein the contours of the second meshes correspond to the pattern in the second size and representing the contours of the second set of meshes.

Abstract: In implementations of pattern filling in garment pieces, a pattern filling system represents a first garment piece as a first curve and a second garment piece as a second curve. The system determines a relationship between the first garment piece and the second garment piece by comparing the first curve and the second curve. The pattern filling system generates a visually pleasing fill pattern for the first garment piece and the second garment piece based on the determined relationship.

Abstract: Aspects of the present disclosure provide systems, methods, and computer-readable storage media facilitating automated apparel design using deep learning techniques. For example, user instructions may be received as text data (or converted to text data from audio data representing user speech), and natural language processing (NLP) may be performed on the text data to interpret the user instructions. An apparel design may be generated in real-time/substantially real-time based on the user instructions. For example, the interpreted user instructions may be provided as input to at least one machine learning (ML) model that is configured to determine one or more visual apparel elements based on the user instructions and to generate the apparel design based on the visual apparel elements. One or more operations may be initiated based on the apparel design.

Abstract: A method of tracking clothing repair requests in the uniform rental industry. The method embodies a matrix barcode at a distribution point for garments. The matrix barcode, when scanned, directs the scanning device to a route accounting software for collecting identifier and repair data pertaining to a garment in need of repair. The route accounting software prompts the device for (a) the identifier data in the form of a unique barcode number physically connected to the garment and (b) the repair data in the form of repairs types to be performed on the garment. The route accounting software associates each repair data type inputted with a service code, and then retrievable stores the identifier and repair data and associates such data with the barcode or RFID chip. As a result, downstream the barcode or RFID card is scanned to ascertain the repair types needed for the physically connected garment.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for processing a pattern piece receives, as an input from a user, a selection of at least a portion of an outer line of a pattern piece to be processed among one or more pattern pieces included in a two-dimensional (2D) pattern of clothes, generates a template including a plurality of lines that divide an area set by the input, processes the template based on fullness settings set by the user for the pattern piece, processes the pattern piece based on the processed template, and outputs the processed pattern piece.

Abstract: A product image representing an upper body of a vehicle having a reference shape and a shift index segment image linearly extending from each of a plurality of designated virtual space locations of the product image in each of a plurality of directions of virtual spaces are displayed. Each of the plurality of designated virtual space locations corresponds to each of a plurality of designated real space locations of the upper body of the vehicle having the reference shape. A length of the shift index segment image represents a quantity of a virtual space position shift amount. The “virtual space position shift amount” corresponds to a real space position shift amount in a direction of a real space at a designated real space location of the upper body based on reference data of the upper body.

Abstract: According to an embodiment, a method and an apparatus for simulating apparel reflecting binding receive a user input for setting a binding region in clothes draped to a three-dimensional (3D) avatar model, calculating a sum of at least one length corresponding to the binding region in at least one base pattern constituting the clothes, based on the user input, generate a virtual binding pattern combined with the at least one base pattern, based on the sum of the at least one length, and drape the clothes to the 3D avatar model based on the at least one base pattern and the virtual binding pattern.

Abstract: A system allows a user to create new designs for apparel and preview these designs before manufacture. Software and lasers are used in finishing apparel to produce a desired wear pattern or other design. The system guides how the user is allocating apparel items in the system, including feedback on what the user may like to change.

Abstract: Apparel patterns may be generated as a function of custom apparel information provided by a user, such as one or more measurements, colors, etc., such that the user can have apparel custom-knitted to their particular size and shape without having to acquiesce the high expense and long wait times typically associated with custom-fit clothing. After a custom apparel pattern is generated, a custom-knitted article can be manufactured based on the pattern by transmitting appropriate information to a knitting machine. Data produced while generating custom apparel patterns can be stored and used to optimize and improve the manufacturing of customized knitwear for subsequent users. Further, such data can be shared with third parties such that manufacturers or others can utilize one or more beneficial aspects of the present disclosure without having to implement all of the functionality that would otherwise be required to obtain such benefits.

Abstract: A method of augmenting reality of a physical image, comprising the receiving of a demand from a user by a receptor to create an augmented image from information about the physical image and about a digital component to be linked to the physical image. The information is organized according to at least one classification by the receptor, which sends the information to a production tracker for process distribution. The information is tested to ensure the digital component is functioning properly and is compatible with the physical image. The physical image is manufactured, and then blended with the digital component into the augmented image, and finally delivered to the user.

Abstract: Methods and systems are provided to generate a base digital file for a garment, which may be used in garment production. For example, a system may receive a library from a data source and generate a base digital file for the garment. The base digital file may include a garment identifier, a panel object associated with a panel identifier and references to garment information in the library, and a seam object representing a seam that forms a portion of the garment.

Abstract: A method and a device for displaying clothing patterns determine attributes of bounding volumes for each body part, to which a body type and an orientation of a 3D avatar are reflected, based on locations of feature points extracted from data of the 3D avatar, determine initial locations of the clothing patterns by placing arrangement points on the bounding volumes depending on the attributes of the bounding volumes for each body part, and drape the clothing patterns to the 3D avatar depending on the initial locations.

Abstract: Techniques for modifying a garment based on gestures are presented herein. An access module can access a first set of sensor data from a first sensor, and a second set of sensor data from a second sensor. A garment simulation module can generate a three-dimensional (3D) garment model of a garment available for sale draped on an avatar based on the first set of sensor data and the second set of sensor data. A display module can cause a presentation, on a display of a device, of the 3D garment model draped on the avatar. Additionally, the garment simulation module can determine a modification gesture associated with the 3D garment model draped on the avatar based on the first set of sensor data and the second set of sensor data. Furthermore, the garment simulation module can modify the 3D garment model based on the determined modification gesture.

Abstract: The disclosure provides a method and device for three-dimensional reconstruction, applied to the field of image processing. The method includes: obtaining a first depth map, which is photographed by a first photographic device, and obtaining a second depth map, which is photographed by a second photographic device; merging the first depth map with a first three-dimensional model according to a position of the first photographic device to obtain a second three-dimensional model; and merging the second depth map with the second three-dimensional model according to a position of the second photographic device to obtain a third three-dimensional model.

Abstract: Methods, computer program products, and systems are presented. The method computer program products, and systems can include, for instance: obtaining radio signal encoded data from one or more radio signal emitting device disposed on one or more fabric item used for thermal insulation by a user; performing data processing using an obtained environmental temperature of the user and one or more thermal characteristic, wherein the one or more thermal characteristic is determined using the radio signal encoded data; and providing one or more output based on the data processing.

Abstract: A device can be configured to store, in a memory device, a plurality of meshes; obtain, by processing circuitry, an image of an apparel; analyze, by processing the circuitry, the image to determine parameters of the apparel; select, by processing the circuitry, a mesh from the plurality of meshes based on the parameters of the apparel; generate, by processing the circuitry, a swatch based on the image; apply, by processing the circuitry, the swatch to the mesh to generate a virtual apparel; and output, to a display device, graphical information based on the virtual apparel.

Abstract: Systems or methods for anatomy warping a garment are provided. Anatomy warping is any deliberate manipulation of a garment's seams, pockets, and/or other construction lines and/or details in order to change the perceived shape of a wearer of the garment toward a desired appearance. Additionally, the garments that result from use of these systems and methods for anatomy warping are also provided.

Abstract: A computer simulation technology that processes 2D clothing patterns and thus creates digital clothing. The purpose of the present disclosure is to easily adjust a length of another segment to be sewn the same as a length of a selected segment on a pattern when free-sewing.

Abstract: A costume replacement method includes, based on a user input, obtaining information of a model including a plurality of parts, the plurality of parts including a target part of which a costume is to be replaced, obtaining image set object data corresponding to the model of which the information is obtained, the image set object data including a plurality of pieces of image data respectively corresponding to the plurality of parts, and obtaining costume replacement data corresponding to the target part included in the model of which the information is obtained. The method further includes updating the obtained image set object data by updating one of the plurality of pieces of image data corresponding to the target part, based on the obtained costume replacement data, and rendering the model, based on the updated image set object data, to update the costume of the target part included in the model.

Abstract: For at least one smart garment in a garment inventory of a user, data that identifies the smart garment can be received via a transmitter integrated into the smart garment. A scheduled activity of the user can be identified. An outfit comprising the at least one smart garment for the user to wear to the scheduled activity can be determined, wherein the at least one smart garment is selected from the garment inventory of the user. A recommendation to wear the determined outfit, including the at least one smart garment selected from the garment inventory of the user, for the scheduled activity can be communicated to a client device associated with the user.

Abstract: The commodity selection assisting apparatus includes a camera, a size detection portion, a search portion, and a display control portion. The camera captures an object and outputs image data representing an image of the object. The size detection portion detects an object size which is a size of a specific part in the image of the object, from the image data. The search portion searches for, from among a plurality of commodity data each including commodity size data representing a size of a specific part of a commodity and commodity identification information, purchase candidate data including the commodity size data corresponding to the object size. The display control portion causes a display device to display the purchase candidate data.

Abstract: One or more embodiments of the present disclosure provide an augmented reality presentation including a digital model of a product in connection with a camera stream. For example, systems and methods described herein provide a call-to-action associated with a digital model of a corresponding product. In response to detecting a selection of the call-to-action, systems and methods described herein provide the digital model. The system and methods described herein also activate a camera interface of a networking system application and render the digital model of the product within the camera interface. In this way, the systems and methods provide a portable user experience of trying on or otherwise sampling a product via an augmented reality presentation on a client device.

Abstract: A system and method is provided for creating editable configurations of 3D models. A 2D vector outlining a plurality of geometries is created and overlaid on the UV map of a 3D model. The 2D vector is used to create a plurality of virtual mesh groups outlined by the 2D vector, on the underlying mesh group of the 3D model. At least one mesh is selected from the plurality of virtual mesh groups for editing, thereby creating a plurality of editable configurations of the 3D model. The virtual mesh group is edited by applying any one of coloring, imaging, and texturing operations. The editing a virtual mesh group for applying a color transformation is replaced by applying the color transformation to the 2D vector and rasterizing the 2D vector into an image and applying the image as a texture on the UV map.

Abstract: Described is an apparatus for designing a pattern for a wearable item, comprising: (a.) position detector adapted to detect a position of at least a portion of a body of a user; and (b.) data processor adapted to compute at least one intersection of at least one virtual object and the portion of the body of the user, and pattern data representative of a pattern for the wearable item based on the intersection. In addition, described is a method for designing a pattern for a wearable item.

Abstract: An apparatus including at least one variation order processing server is configured to include at least one communication device coupled to at least one knitted textile consumer variation website, at least one production variation instruction data converter processor, at least one variation adapted knitting machine integrated control systems, at least one order tracking processor, at least one internet communication device, a thermal scanner, and at least one integrated control systems adaptation device, and at least one integrated knitted textiles variation ecommerce web application is configured to be coupled to at least one consumer internet communication device for communicating with the at least one knitted textile consumer variation website.

Abstract: A method of generating an image file of a high resolution 3D garment model on a 3D body model, comprising the steps of: (i) acquiring at least three 2D images of a garment on a mannequin, wherein the at least three 2D images capture a 360° azimuthal angle range of view of the garment, including a texture of the garment; (ii) creating a simplified 3D garment model using the 2D images of the garment; (iii) simulating the smooth and simplified 3D garment model on the 3D body model; (iv) deforming and rendering the high-resolution garment texture on the simulated smooth and simplified 3D garment model on the 3D body model, and (v) generating an image file of the 3D body model, the image file including the deformed and rendered high-resolution garment texture, on the simulated smooth and simplified 3D garment model, on the 3D body model.

Abstract: A method of augmenting reality of a physical garment, comprising the receiving of a demand from a user by a receptor to create an augmented garment from information about the physical garment and about a digital component to be linked to the physical garment. The information is organized according to at least one classification by the receptor, which sends the information to a production tracker for garment process distribution. The information is tested to ensure the digital component is functioning properly and is compatible with the physical garment. The physical garment is manufactured, and then blended with the digital component into the augmented garment, and finally delivered to the user.

Abstract: According to one embodiment, an image processing device includes a subject image acquisition module, a first clothing image acquisition module and a second clothing image generator. The subject image acquisition module is configured to acquire subject images which are images of a subject successively picked up by an image pickup module. The first clothing image acquisition module is configured to acquire a first clothing image which is an image of clothes worn by the subject included in the subject images. The second clothing image generator is configured to adjust transparency of a pixel at a predetermined place of pixels constituting the first clothing image, and generate a second clothing image different from the first clothing image.

Abstract: First or second clothing information corresponding to a first or second shape is obtained, and first or second pattern information corresponding to a first or second pattern is obtained. First or second clothing data corresponding to clothes with the first or second shape associated with the first or second clothing information is combined with first or second pattern data corresponding to the first or second pattern associated with the first or second pattern information to create composite data corresponding to a composite image of clothes with the first or second pattern and the first or second shape. The composite image corresponding to the composite data is output to and displayed in a display device.

Abstract: An electronic device including a computing system is provided. The computing system includes a memory and at least one processor. The computing system is configured to receive a selection of one or more preferences for wearable articles. The computing system is also configured to receive a selection of a first wearable article of a first article type displayed on a display screen. The computing system is further configured to identify one or more additional wearable articles each having a different article type from the first article type. In addition, the computing system is configured to generate for display on the display screen a second wearable article of a second article type from the one or more additional wearable articles based on at least one preference of the one or more preferences.

Abstract: A system and method is provided that facilitates miter and notch identification for pattern sew line generation. A processor of the system may be configured to access a pattern data that defines a flat shape with cut lines corresponding to locations at which the shape is cut out of a material. Based on the pattern data, the processor may generate a computer-aided-design (CAD) model that includes a plurality of curves that define boundary edges of an object that corresponds to the shape defined by the pattern data. In addition, the processor may automatically identify portions of the boundary edges that correspond to alignment guides including at least one miter alignment guide, notch recess alignment guide, notch projection alignment guide, or combination thereof.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a human body model acquisition method and a virtual network fitting system based on depth cameras. The method includes the following steps: step S1: generating mark points covering a model body surface and used for determining features of the model body surface on the model body surface, meanwhile collecting depth images of the model body from a plurality of angles by using the depth cameras to acquire a depth image sequence that covers the model body surface and contains the mark points; step S2: carrying target depth information point cloud grid reconstruction on frames of depth images in the depth image sequence; and step S3: mosaicing the reconstructed frames of depth images into a three-dimensional model of the model body according to the mark points in the reconstructed frames of depth images.

Abstract: This disclosure provides an approach for automatically generating UV maps for modified three-dimensional (3D) virtual geometry. In one embodiment, a UV generating application may receive original 3D geometry and associated UV panels, as well as modified 3D geometry created by deforming the original 3D geometry. The UV generating application then extracts principal stretches of a mapping between the original 3D geometry and the associated UV panels and transfers the principal stretches, or a function thereof, to a new UV mapping for the modified 3D geometry. Transferring the principal stretches or the function thereof may include iteratively performing the following steps: determining new UV points assuming a fixed affine transformation, determining principal stretches of a transformation between the modified 3D geometry and the determined UV points, and determining a correction of a transformation matrix for each triangle to make the matrix a root of a scoring function.

Abstract: Provided are a virtual fitting device and a virtual fitting method thereof. The virtual fitting method includes acquiring a live video by photographing a user, acquiring a virtual video which includes an avatar corresponding to the user based on a body shape and a movement of the user, determining each composition area of the live video and the virtual video by analyzing the live video and the virtual video, and outputting a virtual fitting video by composing the composition area of the live video and the composition area of the virtual video.

Abstract: At least one parameter indicating the smart garment presently is being worn by a user can be received from a transmitter integrated into a smart garment. Based on the at least one parameter indicating the smart garment presently is being worn by the user, the smart garment can be identified. Responsive to identifying the smart garment, a fashion recommendation for the user can be determined. The fashion recommendation can be communicated to a client device associated with the user.

Abstract: A method of creating a three dimensional model of a unique body is provided, said method comprising obtaining a three dimensional model of a standard body and obtaining a two dimensional image of the unique body that is to be modelled. The method further comprises determining a location of the unique body in said image and determining a position of the unique body in said image, using the determined location and position data to extract a two dimensional outline of the unique body from the two dimensional image. The method further comprises selecting a measurement for which a value is to be calculated for the unique body, calculating a value of said selected measurement from the extracted two dimensional outline, using said calculated value of the selected measurement to update a corresponding measurement on the three dimensional model of a standard body, and outputting the updated three dimensional model of a standard body as a three dimensional model of the unique body.

Abstract: The present invention is a method and system to permit joining a shirt together with a skirt portion or fabric in a retail location to form a dress. The shirt may be brought to the retail location by a customer, or may be purchased within the retail location. The retail location employees assist in the selection of a skirt portion or fabric from which a skirt portion may be constructed, perform physical measurement or otherwise gather measurement data of the customer, and create the dress to the specifications of the customer. The customer is presented with a dress that was created with customer input.

Abstract: At least one database is accessed that includes at least personal size information representing measurements respectively associated with at least one person. Clothing information is received that represents at least one of the plurality of articles of clothing. The received clothing information is processed to associate the clothing information with at least some of the personal size information associated with one of the plurality of persons. Thereafter, a value is determined, as a function of the processed clothing information, that represents the fit of the one of the articles of clothing with at least one person. Information associated with the information is displayed.

Abstract: An apparatus including an elongated apparatus structure configured to fit around a body part of a user and an actuator configured to change shape of the elongated apparatus structure. The actuator is configured to change tightness of the elongated apparatus structure around the body part of the user based on an action the apparatus is performing.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure can be used to generate an image replica of a person wearing various outfits to help the person visualize how clothes and accessories will look without actually having to try them on. Images can be generated from various angles to provide the person an experience as close as possible to actually wearing the clothes, accessories and looking at themselves in the mirror. Among other things, embodiments of the present disclosure can help remove much of the current uncertainty involved in buying clothing and accessories online.

Abstract: The present invention generally relates to a method for converting a client order into a custom canvassed bulletin board, where the client accesses a board maker's web site and uploads a digital image over the internet to a server. The client verifies the uploaded image, selects an image print size, and submits personal information to the server. The uploaded image is retrieved by the board maker and resized. The board maker prints the image onto a canvas, fixes the printed canvas onto a bulletin board, and delivers the custom board to the client. The bulletin board can be framed, hung on a surface, used with push pins to attach messages to the canvassed surface, or be used as decorative art. Cork's self-healing properties causes holes through the printed canvas and tack receptive cork layers to close up and restore the printed image to its near original quality.

Abstract: Disclosed are a method and an apparatus for reconstructing three-dimensional (3D) clothing using captured image information on clothing, which capture image information on clothing put on a mannequin, generate a temporary model using the captured image information, and generate a final clothing model using the temporary model.

Abstract: The present disclosure provide techniques for creating a template piece of clothing that can accurately determine a best “fit” of apparel on the consumer. The template may be made of a highly stretchable material with embedded sensors at various locations, wherein the sensors detect an amount of pressure exerted thereon. The template may also include embedded tensile members, such that when the template is worn by the consumer, the tensile members can constrict, expand, or otherwise adapt to the body measurements of the consumer. The template can thereby effectively measure the size and shape of the consumer wearing the template. The information regarding the size and shape of the consumer obtained by the template be outputted to a computer or other readout, and used by the consumer in determining whether corresponding apparel will fit properly.

Abstract: A method for modifying the dimensions of a design pattern embedded on a garment is disclosed. Original dimensions of the apparel and new dimensions according to which the apparel is to be modified are determined. A coordinate pair indicating the center point of the design pattern is determined. Two delta factors, one corresponding to height and the other corresponding to the width are determined. The delta factors indicate the difference, in terms of height and width respectively, between the original dimensions of the garment, and the dimensions to which the garment is purported to be modified. Subsequently, one of the delta factors is selected depending upon the nature of modification, and provided as an input to an affine transformation operation, along with the coordinate pair. The dimensions of the design pattern are modified based on the affine transformation operation and the selected delta factor and coordinate pair.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to a method and a system for virtual visualization of objects and a platform control system included in the system, in particular for a virtual fitting room. Users can combine garments and accessories and watch the presented objects in a virtual environment in different perspectives. The system includes a rotatable platform with a control system thereof, wherein on the platform there is situated a spatial pattern. The rotatable platform is connected to an image or video capture device, which in turn is connected to a processing device. The processing device includes a processing module. The processing module comprises an input module, which cooperates with a comparator module. The comparator module cooperates with or without a coherence module, which in turn cooperates with a combination creating module for matching objects on the spatial pattern through a segmentation module.

Abstract: Method for remotely ordering clothing for a person (1), the person sends two profile images of himself/herself to the processing means (11), which determines there from two person profiles. The processing means determines the requested clothes size or clothes dimensions, by using a data set (12) with representations of virtual persons or pieces of clothing. The processing means use a matching, fitting or rendering algorithm for determining the largest similarity between the supplied person profiles and the representations of virtual people or clothes in said generic data set. Input into the processing means is done via a local terminal, via the Internet.