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 finishing pattern or other design. The system provides three-dimensional previews of their designs on a mannequin or other surface, using light projection techniques.

Abstract: Aspects relate to an automated cell culture incubator and to methods for using such an incubator. In one aspect, the cell culture incubator includes an incubator cabinet having a transfer chamber and an internal chamber that are arranged to form an airlock configuration. In some embodiments, objects placed into the incubator cabinet are sterilized using ozone produced by an ozone generator. The incubator may include one or more transfer devices that move objects between the transfer chamber and the internal chamber.

Abstract: A messaging system performs virtual clothing try-on. A method of virtual clothing try-on may include accessing a target garment image and a person image of a person wearing a source garment and processing the person image to generate a source garment mask and a person mask. The method may further include processing the source garment mask, the person mask, the target garment image, and a target garment mask to generate a warping, the warping indicating a warping to apply to the target garment image. The method may further include processing the target garment to warp the target garment in accordance with the warping to generate a warped target garment image, processing the warped target garment image to blend with the person image to generate a person with a blended target garment image, and processing the person with blended target garment image to fill in holes to generate an output image.

Abstract: A method of producing a textile product wherein a functional code pattern is structurally embedded within a textile product as the textile yarns are interlaced to become a textile product is provided. The functional code pattern is embedded within the textile product by programming a textile process machine with conversion factors and mathematical ratios, producing an enlarged code pattern that adheres to the customary rules of public or proprietary barcode formatting. Alternatively, the functional code pattern can be digitally printed onto the textile. The resulting textile product includes a functional and decorative code pattern that is readable by a standard electronic code reading device. Depending upon the type of textile yarn materials used, the code pattern created in or printed on the textile fabric may or may not be visible to the human eye.

Abstract: A system may comprise a device. The device may be configured to receive, from one or more sensor devices of the machine, sensor data associated with wear of one or more components of an undercarriage of the machine; and predict, using a machine learning model and the sensor data, an amount wear of the one or more components based on a wear rate of the one or more components. The machine learning model is trained, using training data, to predict the wear rate of the one or more components. The training data includes two or more of: historical sensor data, historical inspection data, or simulation data, of a simulation model, from one or more third devices. The device may perform an action based on the amount of wear.

Abstract: Embodiments for intelligent design structure selection in an Internet of Things (IoT) computing environment by a processor. Levels of satisfaction and behavior patterns of one or more users having similar user profiles influencing the behavior patterns may be learned and evaluated. One or more design structure solutions may be cognitively suggested according to the levels of satisfaction and the behavior patterns.

Abstract: Various examples are provided for obtaining body measurements of a user, predicting body measurements of a user, and/or the like. Examples include a coded dimensioning garment having a stretchable fabric that conforms to a wearer's body without substantial compression or distortion of the skin. The garment can include measurement markings of known sizes at one or more known locations on the fabric. Methods are provided for predicting body measurements from a user. Image(s) of a user wearing the garment in a reference pose are captured and can be uploaded to a body measurement application. The real-world dimensions can be converted to pixel dimensions in the same ratio as the real world dimensions and inputted into a prediction model to generate measurements from areas of interest on the user.

Abstract: Provided are a method and an apparatus wherein an object is distinguished from the background of the object by using a sensor unit including at least one sensor, the distances to measurement points of the background and/or the object are measured, and information on the shape of at least one part constituting the object is acquired on the basis of the measured distances.

Abstract: Aspects relate to an automated cell culture incubator and to methods for using such an incubator. In one aspect, the cell culture incubator includes an incubator cabinet having a transfer chamber and an internal chamber that are arranged to form an airlock configuration. In some embodiments, objects placed into the incubator cabinet are sterilized using ozone produced by an ozone generator. The incubator may include one or more transfer devices that move objects between the transfer chamber and the internal chamber.

Abstract: Systems and methods for automated cell processing of biological samples, such as cells for use in cell therapy and regenerative medicine. Systems for automated processing of batches derived from biological samples comprise: a closed and sterile enclosure; a plurality of reagent containers; at least one reagent dispenser; a quality control module for analyzing at least one characteristic of a batch; a harvesting module; a robotic module; and a control unit (CU) communicatively coupled to the at least one reagent dispenser, the quality control module, the harvesting module and the robotic module for controlling the automatic processing of batches. The automatic processing may be executable without handling by a human operator. The system may be configured to automatically process the plurality of batches without cross-contamination between batches, e.g., under GMP conditions.

Abstract: A three-dimensional (3D) modeling method of clothing to adjust a size of a body on which the clothing is put and to model an appearance when the clothing is put on the body includes receiving a first body size which is a body size for modeling of the clothing; calculating a second body size whose size is reduced from the first body size according to a predetermined body reduction condition; displaying a 3D shape of a reduction body that is the second body size; overlapping and displaying a 3D shape of the clothing on the 3D shape of the reduction body; and displaying a change process of the 3D shape of the clothing overlapped on the reduction body while increasing a body size of the reduction body to the first body size input by the user.

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided that analyze and extract implicit fit preference expressions from retailer transactional data, e.g. purchases and returns, and product data. Algorithms are provided that, among other things, extract such fit preference information. Such data may be processed offline to generate fit profiles for shoppers and then presented to such shoppers, e.g. in a friendly user interface such as on the retailer's product pages. Returning shoppers receive automatic fit predictions while first-time shoppers may receive fit predictions with a few clicks. Fit predictions may include sizes that fit a shopper best as well as other suitable garment, e.g. accessories. For example, when the system identifies the shopper as someone who has shopped at any of the online or mobile stores of the retailer before, embodiments automatically calculate fit predictions for the customer to preselect and present the size that fits her best.

Abstract: One embodiment provides a method, including: receiving a user wardrobe query related to at least one item in a user's wardrobe to be worn for an event, wherein the user wardrobe query corresponds to at least one of an outfit recommendation query and an outfit sharing query; accessing a database comprising user profiles, each of the user profiles comprising (i) a listing of the at least one item in a user's wardrobe, (ii) at least one attribute of a user, and (iii) feature information for each of the at least one items indicating a feature of the item; determining at least one score for each of the at least one items; and providing at least one recommendation responsive to the user wardrobe query, wherein the at least one recommendation comprises an item from the user's wardrobe or another user's wardrobe having a score above a predetermined threshold.

Abstract: An information processing device includes: an outline extraction unit extracting an outline of a subject from a picked-up image of the subject; a characteristic amount extraction unit extracting a characteristic amount, by extracting sample points from points making up the outline, for each of the sample points: an estimation unit estimating a posture of a high degree of matching as a posture of the subject by calculating a degree of the characteristic amount extracted in the characteristic amount extraction unit being matched with each of a plurality of characteristic amounts that are prepared in advance and represent predetermined postures different from each other; and a determination unit determining accuracy of estimation by the estimation unit using a matching cost when the estimation unit carries out the estimation.

Abstract: A method and system detect and remotely manage sensors and/or devices for feeding textile and/or metallic yarns on textile machines. Each textile machine includes an electronic control unit electrically connected to the sensors and/or feeding devices for receiving identifiers associated with a sensor and/or feeding device, and data and operating parameters representing a sensor and/or feeding device operating state. A first communication system is associated with the electronic control unit. Wireless communication between the electronic control unit and a portable electronic device is by a second wireless communication system with a display interface. The electronic control unit transmits the identifiers to the portable electronic device. The portable electronic device processes the identifiers to generate menus with selectable entries associated with the textile machines. Each menu represents the number/type of sensors and/or feeding devices installed.

Abstract: An operation isolator forms an aseptic space. An incubator is connected to the operation isolator, in which cells are stored and cultured. A storage chamber stores articles used in the operation isolator. In order to carry articles from the outside into the storage chamber, a decontamination pass-box is provided. The storage chamber and the operation isolator are directly or indirectly connected to each other.

Abstract: A laser processing method for a sapphire includes: acquiring an image of the sapphire during processing; performing an edge detection to the image to acquire a coordinate of a crack; determining an offset parameter according to the coordinate of the crack; adjusting a laser processing position according to the offset parameter; and further processing the sapphire in accordance with the adjusted laser processing position.

Abstract: A method to control a laundry machine. The method includes: controlling an electric motor to rotate a drum to change the rotational speed according to a prefixed reference speed profile comprising an acceleration ramp from a low speed to a prefixed high speed and a constant speed phase at the high speed, sampling first torque values generated by the motor during the acceleration ramp according to a first sample time, sampling second torque values generated by the motor during the constant speed phase according to a second sample time, calculating a third value indicative of an average torque being calculated on the basis of the second torque values, determining a fourth value by performing an integral function with respect to the first torque values less the third value, and determining the amount of laundry load on the basis of the fourth value.

Abstract: Systems and methods for evaluating and presenting software testing project status indicators. An example method may comprise: determining, by a computer system, a plurality of project status indicators comprising one or more average test execution rates, a required test execution rate, a test execution schedule variance, an actual test completion ratio, and/or a test completion schedule variance; and causing one or more project status indicators to be displayed in a visual relation to each other, to a timeline, and/or to another project's status indicators.

Abstract: A computing device selects an in-store shopper to fulfill an order placed by a remote buyer. In particular, the computing device receives a message via a communications network. This message comprises a purchase order identifying an item offered for sale at a retail store. The computing device identifies a plurality of people physically located at the retail store and selects, from the plurality of people, a shopper to retrieve the item from the retail store and deliver the item to a delivery location. In particular, selecting the shopper is based on a purchase price and corresponding procurement cost of the item. The computing device transmits an order fulfillment request to a communications device associated with the shopper. The order fulfillment request identifies the item.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of identifying merchandise in an inventory system, including: receiving and storing a design in a database of a computer system; developing a pattern from the design and storing the pattern in the database; sending the pattern to a cutting or pattern device, to cut a material for manufacture of the merchandise; capturing and storing images from the cut of the material for the merchandise using an image capturing device, to obtain pattern information and measurements; sending the captured images, pattern information and measurements, to an enterprise resource planning system for manufacture and processing; embedding a unique identification into each piece of merchandise during manufacture and processing; and captured, tagging, and storing images of the manufactured and processed piece of merchandise with the embedded identification, in the inventory system.

Abstract: Methods and systems for manufacturing a piece or apparel. According to an aspect of the invention, a method for the manufacture of a piece of apparel comprises the steps of: (a) obtaining body data corresponding to at least one dimension of at least a part of the user's body, (b) obtaining pattern data corresponding to at least one pattern of the piece of apparel to be manufactured, (c) generating, based on the body data and the pattern data, manufacturing data adapted to be processed by a manufacturing machine, and (d) transmitting the manufacturing data to a manufacturing machine. When the manufacturing data is received at the manufacturing machine, the manufacturing data is processed and at least part of the piece of apparel is manufactured.

Abstract: Determination of a state of operation of a domestic appliance In one embodiment it is provided a method for determining a state of operation of a domestic appliance (2) in a plurality of domestic appliances (2), having: receiving (S10), from the domestic appliance (2), a time series (51, 52, 53, 54) of data (5) relating to the operation of the domestic appliance (2) over a cycle (4, 7) of operation; and determining (S20) the state of operation of the domestic appliance (2) based on comparing the received time series (51, 52, 53, 54) with a model of time series (151, 152, 153, 154; 251, 252, 253, 254, 255; 351, 352, 353, 354, 355) of data (50) corresponding to the operation of the plurality of domestic appliances (2) over a cycle (4, 7) of operation.

Abstract: Collecting dimension data (e.g., height, chest size, etc.) associated with users and leveraging the dimension data to generate and display size distributions in association with products in an online marketplace is described. The size distributions may summarize data so that users may make sizing decisions based on users with similar user dimensions who acquired a same garment. The size distributions may summarize data so that a user may compare values corresponding to ranges of user dimensions in the context of a size of garment. The values may be determined based on adjusting a baseline value based at least in part on a number of users who acquire a garment, return a previously acquired garment, or provide negative feedback about the size of the garment. Graphical representations, such as pie charts, bar charts, etc., that are representative of the size distributions may be presented to users for providing contextual recommendations and/or information to streamline online shopping transactions.

Abstract: An information processing apparatus may include a control unit to control display of parts information of a plurality of items, to generate search information according to feedback from a user for the parts information, and to control display of a search result according to the search information.

Abstract: A method of obtaining a user's measurement for matching an item, comprising obtaining a predefined definition of a first body part; displaying on a user's handheld device instructions for measuring, using the handheld device, the first body part according to the predefined definition; utilizing a sensor of the handheld device that is adapted to measure physical displacement of the handheld device to measure a total physical displacement of the handheld device's movement over the first body part, giving rise to a first measurement; and searching for an item having a specification that matches the first measurement.

Abstract: A method for allowing a user to make a tailored garment (M) comprises the following steps: preparing at least one image (I) comprising a sample garment (C) of the same type as the tailored garment (M) to be made and also comprising a reference object (O) with actual standardized dimensions (M7,M8); measuring on the at least one image (I) the dimensions of the reference object (O) and a set of basic dimensions (M1,M2,M3,M4,M5,M6) of the sample garment (C); calculating the actual dimensional values of the set of basic dimensions of the sample garment (C) as a function of: the dimensional values of the set of basic dimensions (M1,M2,M3,M4,M5,M6) of the sample garment (C) measured on the image (I), the dimensional values of the reference object (O) and the actual dimensions (M7,M8) of the reference object (O); selecting the aesthetic features of the tailored garment (M) to be made; transmitting to a tailoring apparatus (4) the calculated actual dimensional values of the set of basic dimensions of the sample garme

Abstract: Disclosed herein is an image processing apparatus including a display control part configured to display a human-figure virtual object image in a pose from which to extract information necessary for motion capture, the human-figure virtual object image being the object to be handled corresponding to a person targeted to be recognized.

Abstract: A learning module of an information retrieval system is configured to automatically learn distinctive characteristics used by different web sites when presenting data variables of interest. The learned information can then be used to identify data variables of interest on arbitrary web pages of the web sites. In one embodiment, the learning process is guided by feeds provided by the web sites that list values for data variables of interest, and by web pages also provided by the web sites. The values of the feeds enable the learning module to identify candidate portions of the web pages that may represent a data variable of interest. Weights are computed for different values of various properties of the candidate portions, aggregated over all the analyzed pages, and used to identify one of the candidate portions as being the best candidates.

Abstract: A method for storing inventory items in an inventory system includes detecting that an inventory holder is available for storage and determining a classification of the inventory holder. The method also includes determining a classification of each of a plurality of storage locations and selecting a storage location for the inventory holder based, at least in part, on the classification of the inventory holder and the classification of the selected storage location. The method additionally includes transmitting information identifying the storage location to a mobile drive unit associated with the inventory holder.

Abstract: A method for determining the effective cleaning of bath tissue.

Abstract: This invention provides a system and method of Advanced Process Control for optimal operation of multi-unit plants in large scale processing and power generation industries. The invention framework includes the following components: continuous real time dynamic process simulation, automatic coefficient adjustment of dynamic and static process models, automatic construction of transfer functions, determination of globally optimal operating point specific to current conditions, provision of additional optimal operating scenarios through a variety of unit combinations, and calculation of operational forecasts in accordance with planned production.

Abstract: Readings of a characteristic of the yarn along the longitudinal direction of the yarn are detected. Values of a yarn parameter are determined from the readings. An event field contains a quadrant of a two-dimensional Cartesian coordinate system, whose abscissa defines an extension of yarn parameter values in the longitudinal direction and whose ordinate defines a deviation of the yarn parameter from a desired value. Densities of events in the event field are determined from the values of the yarn parameter and their extensions in the longitudinal direction. A yarn body is represented as an area in the event field. The area on the one hand is delimited by the abscissa, on the other hand by the ordinate and further by a line in the event field that substantially follows a constant event density. The representation of the yarn body permits a clearing limit to be defined in a rapid and rational manner.

Abstract: Computer-aided design and manufacture software and hardware automate garment and fashion definition and production. Configurable garment includes ornamental element, pattern display, and personal identifier and wireless sensor electronics.

Abstract: Manufacturing and assembly of a shoe or a portion of a shoe is enhanced by automated placement and assembly of shoe parts. For example, a part-recognition system analyzes an image of a shoe part to identify the part and determine a location of the part. Once the part is identified and located, the part can be manipulated by an automated manufacturing tool.

Abstract: An automated system for generating large numbers of digitally-defined patterns suitable for printing on textiles wherein each pattern is individually different but shares one or more unifying design motifs with all other patterns. In the general case, each pattern is comprised of at least two components in the form of separately configurable pattern layers that are digitally superimposed to form a composite pattern that is unique but visually related to all other unique patterns that use pattern layers taken from the same pattern sources.

Abstract: Provided herein is a process for randomly patterning a plurality of carpet tiles, each tile having a composite pattern containing at least a base pattern and an overlay pattern. When installed, the random order of patterning results in random tile placement and an overall random appearance. The overlay patterns are randomly chosen from a library of patterns until each individual pattern has been used to create a tile series. The overlay patterns may be manipulated by rotating, mirror-imaging, rotating and mirror-imaging, or repositioning to produce additional variations and increase the number of tiles in the series. The base pattern may optionally be manipulated before being incorporated into the composite pattern. A tile collection, containing such randomly ordered composite patterns, is also described.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a compression garment comprises obtaining a plurality of model measurements at various locations on a model body. Thereafter, a plurality of garment dimensions are calculated for various locations on the garment. Each calculation of a garment dimension is based at least in part on one of the plurality of model measurements and at least in part on a target elongation for the garment. In at least one embodiment, calculations for various garment dimensions are performed by inserting the plurality of model measurements into a pattern equation that includes a model measurement variable and a target elongation variable. After calculating garment dimensions, a plurality of fabric segments are prepared for the garment based on the calculated dimensions. Each of the plurality of fabric sections comprise elastane and are characterized by a modulus of elasticity.

Abstract: A method of creating a pattern incorporating words in a unique format. Information including selected words, numbers, and symbols are entered into a computer program. The computer program arranging the information into a matrix format in which each word is interconnected with at least one other word by a letter common to each word. The resulting matrix is then as a template for reproducing the matrix on garments and other physical objects. The words entered into the computer program are arranged in a hierarchy with different words occupying different levels within the hierarchy, with a user of the method designating a different color for each level within the hierarchy and the words in the resulting matrix being displayed in the selected colors.

Abstract: According to various embodiments, methods, systems, and configuration applications for handling defaults and/or choices in a product configuration are provided. An exemplary method of handling defaults in a product configuration comprises presenting a product configuration to a user via a user interface. The method further comprises receiving a selection from the user of a configuration option via the user interface. The method further comprises determining, using a configuration engine implemented using instructions stored on one or more non-transitory computer-readable media and executable by one or more processors, at least one set of conflicting choices relating to a conflict resulting from the user selection of the configuration option and one or more constraints of the product configuration. The set of conflicting choices includes choices directly contributing to the conflict such that dropping any choice will resolve the conflict.

Abstract: The present invention relates to improved sports clothing, to a method for manufacturing sports clothing and the use of sports clothing in order to prevent muscle injuries and/or for their treatment. In particular, the invention relates to a garment comprising a fabric (8) with pretension, attached to a basic layer. A characteristic feature is further that the pretensioned fabric (8) has a lower strain than the material of the basic layer.

Abstract: Customers obtain customized textile materials by selecting style, shape, size, pattern and color for an undyed textile product. Based on a selection made by the customer, the textile product is transformed by a dyeing operation performed on a single item (or multiple items selected to be dyed the same) to yield a product, such as a shirt, pants, or jacket, which has a color and pattern of his or her own choosing, in the size and style he or she desires. The process can be performed in a retail setting using a dye apparatus which allows the process to be viewed by the customer. To enhance the educational and entertainment experience of the customer, the dyeing operation can be performed in a transparent tank or water kettle in the retail outlet so that the customer can view, for example, the garment as it is being dyed to the customer's specifications.

Abstract: A method of scheduling project milestones is provided. The method includes estimating a minimum duration of the project based on an estimated level-of-effort of the project. The method includes selecting a release cycle in which to deliver the project based on the minimum duration of the project, and further based on a release cycle milestone and on a duration of a project planning phase. The method provides for determining a project start date based on the duration of the project planning phase. The method also including scheduling each of a plurality of project milestones based on the release cycle milestone, the project start date, and a schedule of project phases as a percentage of total project duration. The schedule of project phases as a percentage of total project duration is derived from averages calculated from data collected from completed projects.

Abstract: A user may simulate wearing real-wearable items, such as virtual garments and accessories. A virtual-outfitting interface may be provided for presentation to the user. An item-search/selection portion within the virtual-outfitting interface may be provided. The item-search/selection portion may depict one or more virtual-wearable items corresponding to one or more real-wearable items. The user may be allowed to select at least one virtual-wearable item from the item-search/selection portion. A main display portion within the virtual-outfitting interface may be provided. The main display portion may include a composite video feed that incorporates a video feed of the user and the selected at least one virtual-wearable item such that the user appears to be wearing the selected at least one virtual-wearable item in the main display portion.

Abstract: An automated system for generating large numbers of digitally-defined patterns suitable for printing on textiles wherein each pattern is individually different but shares one or more unifying design motifs with all other patterns. In the general case, each pattern is comprised of at least two components in the form of separately configurable pattern layers that are digitally superimposed to form a composite pattern that is unique but visually related to all other unique patterns that use pattern layers taken from the same pattern sources.

Abstract: A computerized method and system for displaying garments on a computer-rendered three-dimensional rotatable model in an interactive virtual reality software product, comprising: storing information related to a computer-rendered three-dimensional model; storing information related to a plurality of computer-rendered three-dimensional garments; accepting a selection of a three-dimensional garment from the user; accessing the information related to a plurality of computer-rendered three-dimensional garments in order to transform information related to the selection of a three-dimensional garment into a display of the selection of the three-dimensional garment on the computer-rendered three-dimensional model; accepting a rotation command on a rotational control, the rotational control being in a vertical axis to simulate a person turning left and/or right; accepting a camera command allowing the display of the selection of the three-dimensional garment to be shown from a variety of camera distances.

Abstract: Yarn processing system for simultaneously processing a plurality of yarns in a processing machine, such as a twisting machine, a texturizing machine, or a dyeing machine. A yarn tensioning assembly is provided and has, for each yarn entering the processing machine, at least an individual controlled tensioner and an individual tensiometer. The controlled tensioner and the tensiometer are integrated into a closed yarn tension feedback regulation loop for regulating and maintaining a set yarn tension. The tensiometer is connected in parallel to one superimposed common tension monitoring and setting system for centrally setting and monitoring the yarn tension.

Abstract: A method for feeding a plurality of yarns with constant values of fed length to a textile machine, each yarn unwinding from a spool and cooperating with a feed device, arranged to maintain the tension of the yarn at a predefined constant value before being directed to the textile machine. At least one control unit controls the feed to this machine such that an absorbed yarn length value to be maintained for each yarn fed to the textile machine is set or self-learnt. After measuring an actual value of the yarn length absorbed by this machine and comparing it with this predefined value, the control unit acts upon one or more feed devices and modifies the tension value of the corresponding yarn in order to make these absorbed yarn length values equal to the predefined value. A method for implementing this method is also claimed.

Abstract: An automated system for generating large numbers of digitally-defined patterns suitable for printing on textiles wherein each pattern is individually different but shares one or more unifying design motifs with all other patterns. In the general case, each pattern is comprised of at least two components in the form of separately configurable pattern layers that are digitally superimposed to form a composite pattern that is unique but visually related to all other unique patterns that use pattern layers taken from the same pattern sources.

Abstract: A method of placing a 90 degree ply on a separate 0 degree material includes providing 90 degree ply from a 90 degree ply material source; moving the 90 degree ply in a 90 degree ply carrier to a position over the 0 degree material; removing the 90 degree ply carrier from the 0 degree material and simultaneously pushing the 90 degree ply off of the 90 degree ply carrier and onto the 0 degree material; and severing the 90 degree ply from the 90 degree ply material source so that the 90 degree ply remains on the 0 degree material.