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  Clothing and model image generation, combination, display, and selectionUSPTO Application #: 20050234782Title: Clothing and model image generation, combination, display, and selection Abstract: Embodiments of the invention relate to arranging items of clothing to obtain photoimages of the clothing worn by mannequins and display of the photoimages of the items of clothing in a composite image as if worn by a model. For example, the composite image may be used in on-line or other remote or automated-assisted shopping to allow a shopper to see how an item of clothing will look on a composite image of an image of a model having physical measurements the same as or close to those of the shopper and an as-worn photoimage of the clothing on a mannequin also having similar physical measurements to the shopper. Embodiments of the invention further relate to a system that has databases of images of models and as-worn clothing items arranged on the portions of mannequins for a wide variety of physical measurements. (end of abstract)
Agent: Blakely Sokoloff Taylor & Zafman - Los Angeles, CA, US Inventors: Raney J. Schackne, Neil A. Shah USPTO Applicaton #: 20050234782 - Class: 705027000 (USPTO) Related Patent Categories: Data Processing: Financial, Business Practice, Management, Or Cost/price Determination, Automated Electrical Financial Or Business Practice Or Management Arrangement, Electronic Shopping (e.g., Remote Ordering), Presentation Of Image Or Description Of Sales Item (e.g., Electronic Catalog Browsing) The Patent Description & Claims data below is from USPTO Patent Application 20050234782. Brief Patent Description - Full Patent Description - Patent Application Claims
BACKGROUND [0001] 1. Field [0002] Embodiments of the invention relate to arranging of clothing items on mannequins to obtain a photoimages of the items of clothing, and automated-assisted shopping to allow a shopper to see a composite photoimage the photoimage of clothing as if worn by a person having physical measurements the same as or close to those of the shopper. [0003] 2. Background [0004] Various apparatus, systems and methods have been proposed to enable shoppers to shop over the internet or another remote telecommunications system. [0005] U.S. Pat. No. 5,930,769 discloses a method of fashion shopping in which a customer's personal information including body measurements is entered and from which the system designates a body type and fashion category which then allows the customer to access modeled presentations of various clothes that are within the designated body type and fashion category. The correct garment size is calculated. Fashion data is provided to the customer which may include merchandise photographs or display of a model having the customer's body type wearing the selected fashion. Since different garment manufacturers have different sizing systems a garment size for a selected garment by the particular manufacturer is selected from the customer's measurements. From the customer's measurements a size is selected and the computer generates a virtual mannequin. Although an image of the clothing is shown, the system does not propose an as-worn image. The clothing and models are computer generated and are not real. The material shown is interpreted by computer animation. There are no actual photos. The reality of the actual fit is not conveyed because of the animated alterations. [0006] U.S. Pat. No. 6,307,568 discloses a system and method for on line shopping in which a picture of a user is displayed as digital image. A set of critical points is taken from the user's image. These are used to alter an image of a selected garment to establish an altered spatial configuration of the garment. Then an altered composite image is formed in which the altered spatial configuration of the garment is dressed on the image of the user. In this method the spatial configuration of the clothing alone is determined and adjusted to fit the body of each shopper. However the spatial configuration is only an image of a selected size image altered according to the set of critical points. Computer graphic alterations give an unrealistic view of the clothing's actual fit. [0007] U.S. Pat. No. 4,261,012 discloses a system that records the head and neck of a consumer and records articles of clothing on a model, but only from the neck down. Although the consumer and the model may differ in size the image of the consumer's head and neck and of the model with the clothing item on can be adjusted by a special effects generator to make a composite image. It does not address the problem of showing the garment as it would look on the consumer. The item is never actually seen as-worn. SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION [0008] Embodiments of the invention relate the arranging items of appropriately sized clothing on the mannequins having portions with different sizes and transitional members joining the portions with an outer surface transition so that the items of clothing appear in photoimages as if worn people having portions similar to those of the mannequins. [0009] In another aspect, embodiments of the invention relate to apparatus, systems, and method for shopping using a display that will show the as-worn photoimages of the clothing items in a composite with a photoimage of a model whose dimensions are the same as or close to those of the mannequin on which the as-worn photoimage was taken. Thus, a shopper can select a mannequin whose physical dimensions correspond to that of the shopper or another person and can appreciate how the clothing item will look on a person having those physical dimensions. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS [0010] Embodiments are illustrated by way of example and not by way of limitation in the figures of the accompanying drawings in which like references indicate similar elements. It should be noted that references to "an" embodiment in this disclosure are not necessarily to the same embodiment, and they mean at least one. [0011] FIG. 1 is a block diagram of a system to display as-worn clothing. [0012] FIG. 2 show a cubical for taking model photoimages and mannequin photoimages. [0013] FIG. 3 shows a carousel for creating model photoimages and mannequin photoimages. [0014] FIG. 4 shows the parts of a mannequin. [0015] FIG. 5 is a flow chart of a process for a user or shopper to use the system and access displays of as-worn clothing. [0016] FIG. 6 shows a screen to display to a user or shopper a fitting room interface to selecting clothing items to be displayed as-worn, and to view composite clothing images. DETAILED DESCRIPTION [0017] In general the goal of the present invention is to give a shopper who shops over the Internet or an other remote telecommunication system a more accurate image of how clothing items will look on a person and also to increase the likelihood that the shopper or person will want to keep an article of clothing that is purchased by way of a remote purchasing system. For example, a more accurate image of clothing items as they will look on an actual person may be provided to the shopper with a high quality photoimage of the items as if worn on an actual model of the same body size and configuration as the person. This includes having a high quality photoimage of the clothing arranged on a mannequin that closely replicates the person's physical dimensions and a good image of a model that also closely replicates the person's physical dimensions. Then, the photoimage of the clothing arranged on a mannequin may be combined with sections of the good image of the model to display the clothing fitted as if worn by a model of the person's physical dimensions. [0018] In the following description it is appreciated that commonly a particular fashion design will be available in a range of sizes (e.g., clothing sizes) each one of which is a clothing item. Typical clothing shopping includes the shopper trying on clothing items within the size range of a particular fashion design to see which is the right fit and more generally how the clothing item looks as worn on the shopper. [0019] Embodiments of the invention aid shopping by allowing a shopper to view clothing on a display that receives imagery from a computer. For example, a computerized shopping system, whether accessed on-line from a remote location or accessed while in a clothing store, may present the shopper with a high quality as-worn photoimage of a clothing item as it would look on the shopper by displaying the clothing on a mannequin having clothing sizes that are the same as those of the shopper. Also, the system may show a composite of the clothing displayed on the mannequin with a photoimage of a model. A real model image or photoimage enhances the sense of realistic presentation. Thus, the presentation may display composite images in which model images or photoimages appear to be wearing clothing of varying sizes that are the as-worn photoimages of the clothing items worn by mannequins having portions appropriately sized to match the shopper. For example, such a mannequin may be assembled from two or more mannequin portions or sections having different physical dimensions corresponding to different clothing sizes and be dressed with clothing items having those different sizes to provide an accurate representation of what the clothes would look like as if worn by a person having those physical dimensions. [0020] Thus, the system can aid shopping outlets, by providing on site displays to the shopper for sellers to obtain business through purchasing by the shopper assisted by the aided shopping system. In particular with presentation of an as-worn photoimage on-line or in store shoppers can make better choices which results in happier customers and fewer returns. In the present description the term "aided shopping" includes where a shopper is interactively connected with an apparatus or system, and through a method, in which the shopper has a display and can view clothing items offered for sale. Also in the term "aided selling" may include a business method for selling clothing through aided shopping. Embodiments, of the present invention in one aspect include a system and method for remote aided shopping for clothing, such as remote aided shopping via the internet. The system and method can also be employed in a store. Continue reading... Full patent description for Clothing and model image generation, combination, display, and selection Brief Patent Description - Full Patent Description - Patent Application Claims Click on the above for other options relating to this Clothing and model image generation, combination, display, and selection patent application. ###  How KEYWORD MONITOR works... a FREE service from FreshPatents1. Sign up (takes 30 seconds). 2. Fill in the keywords to be monitored. 3. Each week you receive an email with patent applications related to your keywords. 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