Patents by Inventor Joe Townsend
Joe Townsend has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).
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Patent number: 11080918Abstract: There is provided a computer implemented method for predicting garment or accessory attributes using deep learning techniques, comprising the steps of: (i) receiving and storing one or more digital image datasets including images of garments or accessories; (ii) training a deep model for garment or accessory attribute identification, using the stored one or more digital image datasets, by configuring a deep neural network model to predict (a) multiple-class discrete attributes; (b) binary discrete attributes, and (c) continuous attributes, (iii) receiving one or more digital images of a garment or an accessory, and (iv) extracting attributes of the garment or the accessory from the one or more received digital images using the trained deep model for garment or accessory attribute identification. A related system is also provided.Type: GrantFiled: May 25, 2017Date of Patent: August 3, 2021Assignee: METAIL LIMITEDInventors: Yu Chen, Sukrit Shankar, Jim Downing, Joe Townsend, Duncan Robertson, Tom Adeyoola
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Patent number: 10867453Abstract: 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.Type: GrantFiled: August 15, 2016Date of Patent: December 15, 2020Assignee: METAIL LIMITEDInventors: Yu Chen, Dongjoe Shin, Joe Townsend, Jim Downing, Duncan Robertson, Tom Adeyoola
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Publication number: 20200320769Abstract: There is provided a computer implemented method for predicting garment or accessory attributes using deep learning techniques, comprising the steps of: (i) receiving and storing one or more digital image datasets including images of garments or accessories; (ii) training a deep model for garment or accessory attribute identification, using the stored one or more digital image datasets, by configuring a deep neural network model to predict (a) multiple-class discrete attributes; (b) binary discrete attributes, and (c) continuous attributes, (iii) receiving one or more digital images of a garment or an accessory, and (iv) extracting attributes of the garment or the accessory from the one or more received digital images using the trained deep model for garment or accessory attribute identification. A related system is also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 25, 2017Publication date: October 8, 2020Inventors: Yu CHEN, Sukrit SHANKAR, Jim DOWNING, Joe TOWNSEND, Duncan ROBERTSON, Tom ADEYOOLA
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Patent number: 10796480Abstract: There is provided a method of generating an image file of a personalized 3D head model of a user, the method comprising the steps of: (i) acquiring at least one 2D image of the user's face; (ii) performing automated face 2D landmark recognition based on the at least one 2D image of the user's face; (iii) providing a 3D face geometry reconstruction using a shape prior; (iv) providing texture map generation and interpolation with respect to the 3D face geometry reconstruction to generate a personalized 3D head model of the user, and (v) generating an image file of the personalized 3D head model of the user. A related system and computer program product are also provided.Type: GrantFiled: August 15, 2016Date of Patent: October 6, 2020Assignee: METAIL LIMITEDInventors: Yu Chen, Dongjoe Shin, Joe Townsend, Jim Downing, Duncan Robertson, Tom Adeyoola
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Patent number: 10636206Abstract: 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.Type: GrantFiled: February 16, 2018Date of Patent: April 28, 2020Assignee: METAIL LIMITEDInventors: Yu Chen, Dongjoe Shin, Joe Townsend, Jim Downing, Duncan Robertson, Tom Adeyoola
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Publication number: 20190035149Abstract: There is provided a method of generating an image file of a personalized 3D head model of a user, the method comprising the steps of: (i) acquiring at least one 2D image of the user's face; (ii) performing automated face 2D landmark recognition based on the at least one 2D image of the user's face; (iii) providing a 3D face geometry reconstruction using a shape prior; (iv) providing texture map generation and interpolation with respect to the 3D face geometry reconstruction to generate a personalized 3D head model of the user, and (v) generating an image file of the personalized 3D head model of the user. A related system and computer program product are also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 15, 2016Publication date: January 31, 2019Inventors: Yu CHEN, Dongjoe SHIN, Joe TOWNSEND, Jim DOWNING, Duncan ROBERTSON, Tom ADEYOOLA
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Patent number: 10157416Abstract: Methods for generating and sharing a virtual body model of a person, created with a small number of measurements and a single photograph, combined with one or more images of garments. The virtual body model represents a realistic representation of the users body and is used for visualizing photo-realistic fit visualizations of garments, hairstyles, make-up, and/or other accessories. The virtual garments are created from layers based on photographs of real garment from multiple angles. Furthermore the virtual body model is used in multiple embodiments of manual and automatic garment, make-up, and, hairstyle recommendations, such as, from channels, friends, and fashion entities. The virtual body model is sharable for, as example, visualization and comments on looks. Furthermore it is also used for enabling users to buy garments that fit other users, suitable for gifts or similar.Type: GrantFiled: January 21, 2016Date of Patent: December 18, 2018Assignee: METAIL LIMITEDInventors: Tom Adeyoola, Nick Brown, Nikki Trott, Edward Herbert, Duncan Robertson, Jim Downing, Nick Day, Robert Boland, Tom Boucher, Joe Townsend, Edward Clay, Tom Warren, Anoop Unadkat, Yu Chen
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Publication number: 20180352211Abstract: There is disclosed a garment digitization apparatus, including a mannequin loading system, a mannequin rotation system, a computer system and a camera system, wherein the apparatus is configured to load a mannequin wearing a garment using the mannequin loading system, to rotate the mannequin wearing the garment through at least 360° using the mannequin rotation system, and to capture images of the garment using the camera system during the mannequin rotation, wherein the mannequin loading, the mannequin rotation and the image capturing occur under control of the computer system. Related methods and computer program products are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 21, 2016Publication date: December 6, 2018Inventors: Tom DALZIEL, Craig THOMAS, Joe TOWNSEND, Tom BARNES, Yu CHEN, Anoop UNADKAT, Jim DOWNING, Tom ADEYOOLA
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Patent number: 10140652Abstract: Methods for generating and sharing a virtual body model of a person, created with a small number of measurements and a single photograph, combined with one or more images of garments. The virtual body model represents a realistic representation of the users body and is used for visualizing photo-realistic fit visualizations of garments, hairstyles, make-up, and/or other accessories. The virtual garments are created from layers based on photographs of real garment from multiple angles. Furthermore the virtual body model is used in multiple embodiments of manual and automatic garment, make-up, and, hairstyle recommendations, such as, from channels, friends, and fashion entities. The virtual body model is sharable for, as example, visualization and comments on looks. Furthermore it is also used for enabling users to buy garments that fit other users, suitable for gifts or similar.Type: GrantFiled: May 27, 2016Date of Patent: November 27, 2018Assignee: METAIL LIMITEDInventors: Tom Adeyoola, Nick Brown, Nikki Trott, Edward Herbert, Duncan Robertson, Jim Downing, Nick Day, Robert Boland, Tom Boucher, Joe Townsend, Edward Clay, Tom Warren, Anoop Unadkat, Yu Chen
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Patent number: 10134083Abstract: Methods for generating and sharing a virtual body model of a person, created with a small number of measurements and a single photograph, combined with one or more images of garments. The virtual body model represents a realistic representation of the users body and is used for visualizing photo-realistic fit visualizations of garments, hairstyles, make-up, and/or other accessories. The virtual garments are created from layers based on photographs of real garment from multiple angles. Furthermore the virtual body model is used in multiple embodiments of manual and automatic garment, make-up, and, hairstyle recommendations, such as, from channels, friends, and fashion entities. The virtual body model is sharable for, as example, visualization and comments on looks. Furthermore it is also used for enabling users to buy garments that fit other users, suitable for gifts or similar.Type: GrantFiled: February 26, 2016Date of Patent: November 20, 2018Assignee: METAIL LIMITEDInventors: Tom Adeyoola, Nick Brown, Nikki Trott, Edward Herbert, Duncan Robertson, Jim Downing, Nick Day, Robert Boland, Tom Boucher, Joe Townsend, Edward Clay, Tom Warren, Anoop Unadkat, Yu Chen
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Patent number: 10121189Abstract: Methods for generating and sharing a virtual body model of a person, created with a small number of measurements and a single photograph, combined with one or more images of garments. The virtual body model represents a realistic representation of the users body and is used for visualizing photo-realistic fit visualizations of garments, hairstyles, make-up, and/or other accessories. The virtual garments are created from layers based on photographs of real garment from multiple angles. Furthermore the virtual body model is used in multiple embodiments of manual and automatic garment, make-up, and, hairstyle recommendations, such as, from channels, friends, and fashion entities. The virtual body model is sharable for, as example, visualization and comments on looks. Furthermore it is also used for enabling users to buy garments that fit other users, suitable for gifts or similar.Type: GrantFiled: February 26, 2016Date of Patent: November 6, 2018Assignee: METAIL LIMITEDInventors: Tom Adeyoola, Nick Brown, Nikki Trott, Edward Herbert, Duncan Robertson, Jim Downing, Nick Day, Robert Boland, Tom Boucher, Joe Townsend, Edward Clay, Tom Warren, Anoop Unadkat, Yu Chen
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Publication number: 20180240280Abstract: 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.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 15, 2016Publication date: August 23, 2018Inventors: Yu CHEN, Dongjoe SHIN, Joe TOWNSEND, Jim DOWNING, Duncan ROBERTSON, Tom ADEYOOLA
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Publication number: 20180197331Abstract: 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.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 16, 2018Publication date: July 12, 2018Inventors: Yu CHEN, Dongjoe Shin, Joe Townsend, Jim Downing, Duncan Robertson, Tom Adeyoola
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Patent number: 10013713Abstract: Methods for generating and sharing a virtual body model of a person, created with a small number of measurements and a single photograph, combined with one or more images of garments. The virtual body model represents a realistic representation of the users body and is used for visualizing photo-realistic fit visualizations of garments, hairstyles, make-up, and/or other accessories. The virtual garments are created from layers based on photographs of real garment from multiple angles. Furthermore the virtual body model is used in multiple embodiments of manual and automatic garment, make-up, and, hairstyle recommendations, such as, from channels, friends, and fashion entities. The virtual body model is sharable for, as example, visualization and comments on looks. Furthermore it is also used for enabling users to buy garments that fit other users, suitable for gifts or similar.Type: GrantFiled: May 27, 2016Date of Patent: July 3, 2018Assignee: METAIL LIMITEDInventors: Tom Adeyoola, Nick Brown, Nikki Trott, Edward Herbert, Duncan Robertson, Jim Downing, Nick Day, Robert Boland, Tom Boucher, Joe Townsend, Edward Clay, Tom Warren, Anoop Unadkat, Yu Chen
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Patent number: 9959569Abstract: Methods for generating and sharing a virtual body model of a person, created with a small number of measurements and a single photograph, combined with one or more images of garments. The virtual body model represents a realistic representation of the users body and is used for visualizing photo-realistic fit visualizations of garments, hairstyles, make-up, and/or other accessories. The virtual garments are created from layers based on photographs of real garment from multiple angles. Furthermore the virtual body model is used in multiple embodiments of manual and automatic garment, make-up, and, hairstyle recommendations, such as, from channels, friends, and fashion entities. The virtual body model is sharable for, as example, visualization and comments on looks. Furthermore it is also used for enabling users to buy garments that fit other users, suitable for gifts or similar.Type: GrantFiled: January 21, 2016Date of Patent: May 1, 2018Assignee: METAIL LIMITEDInventors: Tom Adeyoola, Nick Brown, Nikki Trott, Edward Herbert, Duncan Robertson, Jim Downing, Nick Day, Robert Boland, Tom Boucher, Joe Townsend, Edward Clay, Tom Warren, Anoop Unadkat, Yu Chen
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Patent number: 9881334Abstract: Methods for generating and sharing a virtual body model of a person, created with a small number of measurements and a single photograph, combined with one or more images of garments. The virtual body model represents a realistic representation of the users body and is used for visualizing photo-realistic fit visualizations of garments, hairstyles, make-up, and/or other accessories. The virtual garments are created from layers based on photographs of real garment from multiple angles. Furthermore the virtual body model is used in multiple embodiments of manual and automatic garment, make-up, and, hairstyle recommendations, such as, from channels, friends, and fashion entities. The virtual body model is sharable for, as example, visualization and comments on looks. Furthermore it is also used for enabling users to buy garments that fit other users, suitable for gifts or similar.Type: GrantFiled: February 26, 2016Date of Patent: January 30, 2018Assignee: METAIL LIMITEDInventors: Tom Adeyoola, Nick Brown, Nikki Trott, Edward Herbert, Duncan Robertson, Jim Downing, Nick Day, Robert Boland, Tom Boucher, Joe Townsend, Edward Clay, Tom Warren, Anoop Unadkat, Yu Chen
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Publication number: 20170352091Abstract: A method for generating a 3D virtual body model of a person combined with a 3D garment image, and displaying the 3D virtual body model of the person combined with the 3D garment image on a screen of a computing device, the computing device including a sensor system, the method including the steps of; (a) generating the 3D virtual body model; (b) generating the 3D garment image for superimposing on the 3D virtual body model; (c ) superimposing the 3D garment image on the 3D virtual body model; (d) showing on the screen the 3D garment image superimposed on the 3D virtual body model; (e) detecting a position change using the sensor system, and (f) showing on the screen the 3D garment image superimposed on the 3D virtual body model modified in response to the position change detected using the sensor system.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 16, 2015Publication date: December 7, 2017Inventors: Yu CHEN, Nic MARKS, Diana NIKOLOVA, Luke SMITH, Ray MILLER, Joe TOWNSEND, Nick DAY, Rob MURPHY, Jim DOWNING, Edward CLAY, Michael MAHER, Tom ADEYOOLA
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Patent number: 9665906Abstract: Methods for generating and sharing a virtual body model of a person, created with a small number of measurements and a single photograph, combined with one or more images of garments. The virtual body model represents a realistic representation of the users body and is used for visualizing photo-realistic fit visualizations of garments, hairstyles, make-up, and/or other accessories. The virtual garments are created from layers based on photographs of real garment from multiple angles. Furthermore the virtual body model is used in multiple embodiments of manual and automatic garment, make-up, and, hairstyle recommendations, such as, from channels, friends, and fashion entities. The virtual body model is sharable for, as example, visualization and comments on looks. Furthermore it is also used for enabling users to buy garments that fit other users, suitable for gifts or similar.Type: GrantFiled: January 21, 2016Date of Patent: May 30, 2017Assignee: METAIL LIMITEDInventors: Tom Adeyoola, Nick Brown, Nikki Trott, Edward Herbert, Duncan Robertson, Jim Downing, Nick Day, Robert Boland, Tom Boucher, Joe Townsend, Edward Clay, Tom Warren, Anoop Unadkat, Yu Chen
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Publication number: 20170039622Abstract: A computer-implemented garment size recommendation and fit analysis system in which a memory stores a virtual profile or model of an end-user and a processor is programmed to receive an end-user's selection of a garment and to then determine, using a garment fit algorithm, how well that garment will fit the end-user's profile or model, and in which the algorithm is trained on actual sales data.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 13, 2015Publication date: February 9, 2017Applicant: METAIL LIMITEDInventors: Yu CHEN, Robert BOLAND, Jim DOWNING, Ray MILLER, Gareth ROGERS, Joe TOWNSEND
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Publication number: 20160284018Abstract: Methods for generating and sharing a virtual body model of a person, created with a small number of measurements and a single photograph, combined with one or more images of garments. The virtual body model represents a realistic representation of the users body and is used for visualizing photo-realistic fit visualizations of garments, hairstyles, make-up, and/or other accessories. The virtual garments are created from layers based on photographs of real garment from multiple angles. Furthermore the virtual body model is used in multiple embodiments of manual and automatic garment, make-up, and, hairstyle recommendations, such as, from channels, friends, and fashion entities. The virtual body model is sharable for, as example, visualization and comments on looks. Furthermore it is also used for enabling users to buy garments that fit other users, suitable for gifts or similar.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 27, 2016Publication date: September 29, 2016Inventors: Tom ADEYOOLA, Nick BROWN, Nikki TROTT, Edward HERBERT, Duncan ROBERTSON, Jim DOWNING, Nick DAY, Robert BOLAND, Tom BOUCHER, Joe TOWNSEND, Edward CLAY, Tom WARREN, Anoop UNADKAT, Yu CHEN