Abstract: A method includes receiving data in an electronic format that describes an item, and assigning a unique identifier to the item. The data is normalized across one or more data sets of data that describe other items. The normalizing includes deriving functional and aesthetic attributes of the item based at least in part on the data that describes the item, where at least one of the derived attributes is not included in the data. The normalizing also includes programmatically mapping the attributes to a defined set of taxonomies for pre-defined attribute types. At least one other item is located in the one or more data sets having attributes that coordinate with the attributes of the item. A user interface that includes a styleboard with an image of the item and an image of the at least one other item having attributes that coordinate with attributes of the item.

Abstract: A merchandise display case and system are provided, comprising a frame housing an image projector, a mirror and a rear-display panel on which the merchandise is supported and displayed, to provide a view that is a combination of the merchandise and an image emanating from below or behind the merchandise. The emanating image and the selected placement and positioning of the merchandise on the emanating image can be coordinated physically and thematically to create a unique visual experience. The system is interactive, operative in default and interactive modes and includes various video image sources which may be selected by a customer who provides user input signals to a microcontroller subsystem which controls the plurality of video image sources and other components to be responsive to the customer.

Abstract: A merchandise display case and system are provided, comprising a frame housing an image projector, a mirror and a rear-display panel on which the merchandise is supported and displayed, to provide a view that is a combination of the merchandise and an image emanating from below or behind the merchandise. The emanating image and the selected placement and positioning of the merchandise on the emanating image can be coordinated physically and thematically to create a unique visual experience. The system is interactive, operative in default and interactive modes and includes various video image sources which may be selected by a customer who provides user input signals to a microcontroller subsystem which controls the plurality of video image sources and other components to be responsive to the customer.