Method and system for producing clothes to order

Abstract

To provide an order reception production method for clothes capable of automatically arranging the production of a product at the time of receiving the order of the production of clothes.SOLUTION: An order receiving step of receiving garment category information, body shape information of a user, specification information of a garment, and material information of the garment, an order placing step of placing an order for a material based on the material information received in the order receiving step, a paper pattern data creation step of creating paper pattern data of a garment to be produced using the garment category information, the body shape information, and the specification information received in the order receiving step, the method includes a cutting step of cutting the material based on the paper pattern data created in the paper pattern creating step, and a sewing step of sewing the material cut in the cutting step using the sewing specification data.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 4

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present invention relates to a method and system for made-to-order production of clothing, and more particularly to a method and system for made-to-order production of clothing that is suitable for streamlining a made-to-order production process that accepts orders for the production of clothing. [Background technology]

[0002] Traditionally, the apparel industry has produced clothing using a mass production, mass consumption business model. As a result, approximately 60% of clothing is discarded, exceeding the amount produced. The apparel industry is facing the problem of water pollution caused by industrial wastewater discharged from textile dyeing and processing factories. Furthermore, the apparel industry emits 1.2 billion tons of carbon dioxide annually, accounting for 8% of global emissions.

[0003] In this way, the apparel industry has been experiencing environmental pollution problems.

[0004] Furthermore, the apparel industry has a history of relying on individual sales skills, which has led to customer concerns about the size and texture of products, based on an industry-wide approach rather than a customer-oriented perspective. Issues such as a production system that cannot handle small-lot production and limited cost allocation to product costs have hindered the promotion of digital transformation in the apparel industry.

[0005] An example of a recent proposal for a customer-oriented approach in the apparel industry is Patent Document 1. Patent Document 1 discloses a method for quickly selling clothes that satisfy customers by selecting a design and fabric that the customer prefers, and then confirming the resulting finished product image, modifying the pattern based on the customer's body shape, and manufacturing the clothes.

[0006] Another example is Patent Document 2. Patent Document 2 discloses a method for quickly selling clothes that satisfy a customer by selecting a design and fabric that the customer prefers, confirming the resulting finished product image, and then modifying the pattern based on the customer's body shape and manufacturing the clothes.

[0007] Furthermore, a technology for utilizing sewing specifications stored by individuals and companies is disclosed in Patent Document 3. Patent Document 3 discloses a sewing specification sharing service system for apparel that circulates sewing specifications stored by individuals and companies and also makes use of the sewing specification creation skills of designers and pattern makers, thereby increasing profits. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0008] [Patent Document 1] Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2000-187683 [Patent Document 2] Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 11-001814 [Patent Document 3] Japanese Patent Publication No. 2022-124965 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0009] According to the technology disclosed in Patent Document 1, a series of made-to-order production processes are not managed separately for each process.

[0010] The technology disclosed in Patent Document 2 also does not manage each step of the made-to-order production process separately.

[0011] The technology disclosed in the above Patent Document 3 discloses a system for utilizing existing sewing specifications, but does not take into consideration made-to-order production of clothing. Therefore, up until now, no technology has been proposed for improving the efficiency of the made-to-order production process for clothing orders.

[0012] The present invention has been devised in view of the above problems, and its purpose is to provide a method and system for making clothes to order that can improve the efficiency of the made-to-order production process when orders for the production of clothes are accepted. [Means for solving the problem]

[0013] The made-to-order clothing production method according to the first invention is a made-to-order clothing production method comprising at least an order receiving process for receiving clothing category information related to a clothing category input by a user, body type information of the user, clothing specification information, and clothing material information; an ordering process for ordering materials based on the material information received in the order receiving process; a pattern creating process for creating pattern data for the clothing to be produced using the clothing category information, body type information, and specification information received in the order receiving process; a sewing specification creating process for generating sewing specification data for the clothing to be produced based on the pattern data created in the pattern creating process and the material information received in the order receiving process; a cutting process for cutting the materials ordered and received in the order receiving process based on the pattern data created in the pattern creating process; and a sewing process for sewing the materials cut in the cutting process using the sewing specification data.

[0014] The made-to-order clothing production system according to the second invention is a made-to-order clothing production system comprising at least an order receiving unit that receives clothing category information input by a user, body type information of the user, clothing specification information, and clothing material information; an ordering unit that processes an order for materials based on the material information received by the order receiving unit; a pattern creating unit that creates pattern data for the clothing to be produced using the clothing category information, body type information, and specification information received by the order receiving unit; a sewing specification creating unit that generates sewing specification data for the clothing to be produced based on the pattern data created by the pattern creating unit and the material information received by the order receiving unit; a cutting unit that cuts the materials ordered and received by the order receiving unit based on the pattern data created by the pattern creating unit; and a sewing unit that sews the materials cut by the cutting unit using the sewing specification data.

[0015] The made-to-order clothing production system according to the third invention is the second invention, characterized in that a user terminal through which the user inputs the clothing category information, the body type information, the specification information, and the material information, a materials supplier terminal from which the materials are ordered, and a sewing factory terminal that transmits the generated garment sewing specification data are connected via a communication network, and when the ordering unit receives input of at least the material information from the user terminal, it places an order for the materials with the materials supplier terminal, and the sewing specification creation unit transmits the sewing specification data generated based on the material information and the pattern data that have been input to the sewing factory terminal.

[0016] The made-to-order clothing production system of the fourth invention is the third invention, further comprising a needs information database that stores needs information for each store that sells clothing, and a design proposal unit that extracts the needs information stored in the needs information database and proposes design images corresponding to the needs information, wherein the design proposal unit extracts the needs information of the store accessed by the user terminal from the needs information database and proposes design images corresponding to the needs information via the user terminal.

[0017] The clothing order production system according to the fifth invention is characterized in that, in the third invention, the degree of association between the clothing category information and the sewing specification data is stored in advance, and sewing specification data is selected based on the degree of association from clothing category information newly input by a user via a user terminal.

[0018] The clothing made-to-order production system according to the sixth invention is characterized in that, in the fifth invention, it has a purchase tendency acquisition unit that acquires each user's past clothing purchasing tendencies, and an inventory forecasting production unit that predicts the number of clothes to be kept in stock and the number of additional clothes to be produced based on the purchasing tendencies acquired by the purchase tendency acquisition unit. [Effects of the Invention]

[0019] According to the first to sixth inventions, by registering apparel product information on the system, it is possible to realize a method and system for making made-to-order clothing that can automatically arrange for the production of a product when an order for the production of clothing is received. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0020] [Figure 1] FIG. 1 is a diagram showing the configuration of a made-to-order clothing production service system to which the present invention is applied. [Figure 2] FIG. 2 is a diagram for explaining the advantages of the made-to-order clothing production system according to the embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 3] FIG. 3 is a configuration diagram of a made-to-order clothing production system according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 4] FIG. 4 is a schematic flowchart of a method for making clothes to order according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 5] FIG. 5 is a diagram illustrating an example of clothing category information. [Figure 6] Figure 6(a) is a diagram showing an example of a user's body type information, Figure 6(b) is a diagram showing an example of clothing specification information, and Figure 6(c) is a diagram showing an example of clothing material information. [Figure 7]FIG. 7 is a diagram showing an example of specification option mapping for jackets. [Figure 8] FIG. 8 is a diagram illustrating the flow of services provided by the made-to-order clothing production system according to the embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 9] FIG. 9 is a connection diagram of a communication system network of a made-to-order production system (server) and various terminals in an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 10] FIG. 10 is a diagram showing an example of a display screen of a user terminal in the made-to-order clothing production system according to the embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 11] FIG. 11 is a diagram showing an example of an order display screen common to all users. [Figure 12] FIG. 12 is a diagram showing an example of the order screen. [Figure 13] FIG. 13 is a diagram showing an example of an order screen common to all users. [Figure 14] FIG. 14 is a diagram showing an example of a dress shirt design input on an order screen common to all users. [Figure 15] FIG. 15 is a diagram showing an example of an input screen common to all users. [Figure 16] FIG. 16 is a functional block diagram of a made-to-order production system (server) according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 17] FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing the ordering process for pattern orders and free pattern orders based on subscription membership type. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0021] DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS Hereinafter, exemplary embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0022] First, a method for making clothes to order and a system for making clothes to order 3 according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. 1, 2, 3 and 4. FIG.

[0023] FIG. 1 is a configuration diagram of a made-to-order clothing production service system 1 to which the present invention is applied, FIG. 2 is a diagram for explaining the advantages of a made-to-order clothing production system 3 representing an embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 3 is a configuration diagram of a made-to-order clothing production system 3 representing an embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 4 is a schematic flowchart of a made-to-order clothing production method representing an embodiment of the present invention.

[0024] As shown in FIG. 1, a made-to-order clothing production service system 1 to which the present invention is applied comprises a user terminal 2, a made-to-order production system (server) 3, a materials supplier terminal 4, a sewing factory terminal 5, a warehouse terminal 6, a user terminal 7, and a printing company terminal 8. The server 3 and various terminals (e.g., user terminal, materials supplier terminal, sewing factory terminal, warehouse terminal, user terminal, printing company terminal, etc.) are connected via a communications network (not shown). The server 3 as a made-to-order production system has a typical hardware configuration, including a CPU that controls the entire system, main memory that executes programs, and a large-capacity data storage unit (e.g., HDD, SSD) that stores various data. The various terminals may be, for example, smartphones, tablets, tablet PCs, laptop PCs, or desktop PCs. The server 3b in FIG. 16 also has a similar hardware configuration. The server may also be built on a cloud.

[0025] In the made-to-order clothing production service system 1, when a user who has registered as a member in advance places an order for the production of clothing from a user terminal 2, a server 3 acting as a made-to-order production system processes the order and places an order for materials with a material company terminal 4 acting as a material trading company / wholesaler. The server 3 automatically creates sewing specifications using various information entered by the user and transmits the data to a sewing factory terminal 5 acting as a sewing factory.

[0026] When a material delivery notice is received from the material company terminal 4 and the ordered materials are delivered from the material trading company / wholesaler, the sewing factory automatically cuts the received materials according to the sewing specifications received earlier, and sews the cut materials using the sewing specifications.

[0027] Data is sent and received between the sewing factory terminal 5 and the printing company terminal 8 at the printing factory, and brand names and tags for trademark materials are printed. The printed brand names and tags are delivered from the printing factory to the sewing factory. The brand names and tags are attached to automatically produced garments, which are then packed and shipped. The shipped products are delivered to a designated warehouse for storage. When the products are shipped, the sewing factory terminal 5 sends product shipping information data to the warehouse terminal 6. The warehouse terminal 8, having received the product shipping information, manages inventory at the warehouse where the produced garments are stored. When a product shipping instruction is issued from the user terminal 2 to the warehouse terminal 8, the warehouse terminal 6 instructs the delivery person to ship the product and notifies the user terminal 7 of a delivery notification of the product shipment. The product is shipped from the warehouse to the end user, and the product is delivered via a delivery company.

[0028] As shown in Figure 2, according to the made-to-order clothing production management system 3a, products ordered by the server 3 are automatically produced in the order of order 11 → production 12 → delivery 13, which provides the user with the exceptional benefit of reducing the workload of production management. The made-to-order clothing production system of the present invention is expected to reduce production management and product storage costs, making it possible to operate an apparel business with less capital.

[0029] As shown in Figure 3, the clothing made-to-order production management system (server) 3 has an order receiving unit 31, a stock receiving unit 32, a pattern making unit 33, a cutting unit 34, a sewing unit 35, an inspection and shipping unit 36, and a delivery unit 37. The stock receiving unit 32 receives the arrival of outer and lining fabrics 38 and buttons 39 for clothing. The pattern making unit 33a automatically creates patterns using drafting software (CAD). The sewing specification creating unit 33b automatically creates sewing specifications. The cutting unit 34 automatically cuts the fabric, lining, interfacing, etc. using an automatic cutting machine (CAM).

[0030] The order receiving unit 31 receives at least the following information input by the user: clothing category information, the user's body type information, clothing specification information, and clothing material information. Examples of clothing category information include, as shown in FIG. 5, T-shirts, polo shirts, dress shirts, jackets, slacks, vests, cut-and-sewn garments, sportswear, hoodies, sweatshirts, sweatshirts, leather jackets, coats, one-piece dresses, dresses, blousons, and down jackets. Examples of user body type information include, for example, height, weight, and YY body type, YY body type, A body type, B body type, and AB body type, as shown in FIG. 6(a) if the garment to be produced is a men's dress shirt or jacket. For casual shirts such as T-shirts and polo shirts, size information such as S, M, L, and LL is input instead of Y body type or A body type. If the user wishes the garment to be produced to have a "tight fit," "normal," or "loose fit," this information can be used for adjusting the fit.

[0031] As shown in Fig. 6(b), the clothing specification information includes, for example, information on the material, details, ingredients, finished dimensions, cutting method, and manufacturing method. The clothing specification information is not limited to Fig. 6(b) and may include other information.

[0032] As shown in Figure 6(c), clothing material information includes main materials and secondary materials. Main materials are outer fabrics. Secondary materials are further divided into textile materials, clothing materials, and trademark materials. Textile materials include linings, interlinings, and threads. Clothing materials include buttons, zippers, and tape. Trademark materials include brand names and tags. Clothing material information is entered with the necessary materials input appropriately depending on the category of clothing being produced.

[0033] In server 3, clothing parts (patterns) are registered in advance as image data in a database for each clothing category. For example, as shown in Fig. 7, when the clothing category is "jacket," multiple "collar parts," "sleeve parts," "hem parts," "waist pocket parts," "lining parts," etc. are registered in the database. The "collar parts" are images of collar shape (1), collar shape (2), etc. The "sleeve parts" are images of number of sleeve buttons (1), number of sleeve buttons (2), number of sleeve buttons (3), etc. The "hem parts" are images of sleeve shape (1), sleeve shape (2), etc. The "waist pocket parts" are images of pocket shape (1), pocket shape (2), etc. The "lining parts" are images of lining area (1), lining area (2), lining area (3), etc.

[0034] When the images of the jacket parts shown in Figure 7 are displayed on the display screen of the user terminal, the user can finalize the jacket specifications simply by selecting each part image. For example, the example in Figure 7 shows an example in which the jacket specifications can be finalized and an original pattern (mold) can be created simply by selecting collar part (1), sleeve part (1), hem part (2), waist pocket part (2), and lining part (1). In this way, specifications can be selected for each part, and an original pattern can be generated by combining them. The technology for generating patterns by combining parts reduces the time required to create patterns, and has the effect of enabling even non-experts to create patterns.

[0035] Similarly, the specification information may be registered in advance as image data in a database in the server 3. In such cases, the material, details, ingredients, finished dimensions, cutting method, manufacturing method, etc. in the specification information are also recorded in the database as still images or moving images, and the user can select the desired specification information while viewing the still images or moving images displayed on the display screen of the user terminal. As a result, the user can easily select the desired specification information.

[0036] The clothing category information and specification information may be displayed independently on the display screen of the user terminal 2, or may be displayed in a suitable combination. Even if the user selects a suitable combination, the clothing category information and specification information may be extracted individually from the selected content.

[0037] The receiving unit 32 processes an order for materials based on the material information received by the order receiving unit 31, and processes the receipt of the ordered materials. As a specific example of order processing based on material information, the receiving unit 32 may automatically generate an order form for a wholesaler or manufacturer of buttons 39 or outer and inner linings 38 based on the material information received from the user terminal 2 via the order receiving unit 31. The receiving unit 32 links and prepares an order form format in advance that associates each piece of material information with the order contents. Then, when the above-mentioned material information is digitized and sent via the order receiving unit 31, the receiving unit 32 automatically generates an order form corresponding to the material information based on the linking and association performed in advance. In this automatic generation stage, a large-scale language model (LLM) may be used as appropriate to automatically generate the text of an order form for material information in which the user's specific requests are described as text data.

[0038] The pattern creation unit 33a automatically creates pattern data for the clothes to be produced using the clothing category information as shown in Figure 5, body type information as shown in Figure 6(a), and specification information as shown in Figure 6(b) received by the order receiving unit 31.

[0039] The pattern creation unit 33a builds a database (not shown) in which pattern data corresponding to each combination of clothing category information, body type information, and specification information is linked in advance. In other words, pattern data reflecting specific shapes and sizes is prepared for selected clothing category information, body type information, and specification information. This ensures that one pattern data is linked to any combination of clothing category information, body type information, and specification information.

[0040] Next, the database (not shown) mentioned above is referenced for the clothing category information, body type information, and specification information actually specified by the user, and the pattern data linked to this is read out.

[0041] If necessary, a trained model may be utilized in which input data is clothing category information, body type information, and specification information, and output data is pattern data. In such a case, machine learning is performed on a data set of the input data and the output data. In such a case, the pattern creation unit 33a may include, for example, a processor that executes various calculations using CNN and a memory that stores CNN coefficients.

[0042] The sewing specification creation unit 33b automatically generates sewing specification data for the garment to be produced based on the pattern data automatically created by the pattern creation unit 33a and the material information received by the order receiving unit 31. The sewing specification creation unit 33b builds a database (not shown) in which sewing specification data for combinations of pattern data and individual items of material information are linked in advance. In other words, sewing specification data reflecting specific sewing specifications is prepared for the generated pattern data and selected material information. As a result, one sewing specification data is always linked to any combination of pattern data and material information.

[0043] Next, the database (not shown) is referenced for the material information actually specified by the user and the generated paper pattern data, and the sewing specification data linked thereto is read out.

[0044] If necessary, a trained model in which input data is pattern data and material information and output data is sewing specification data may be utilized. In such a case, a data set of input data and output data is trained by machine learning. In such a case, the sewing specification creation unit 33b may include, for example, a processor that executes various calculations using CNN and a memory that stores CNN coefficients. In addition, the sewing specification creation unit 33b may appropriately utilize a large-scale language model (LLM) to generate sentences of the sewing specification.

[0045] The cutting unit 34 cuts the materials received by the receiving unit 32 based on the pattern data automatically created by the pattern creation unit 33. The cutting unit 34 works in conjunction with an automatic cutting machine 41 as needed, and cuts the materials based on the pattern data using well-known automatic cutting technology.

[0046] The sewing unit 35 applies known automatic sewing technology and sews the material cut by the cutting unit 34 using sewing specification data.

[0047] The inspection and shipping section 36 inspects the produced clothes to see if they maintain the product quality, and ships the clothes that meet the quality standards.

[0048] The delivery section 37 delivers the completed product to the end user through a delivery company.

[0049] As shown in FIG. 4, the method for making made-to-order clothing in this embodiment includes an order receiving process 101, a receiving process 102, a pattern making process 103, a sewing specification making process 104, a cutting process 105, and a sewing process 106.

[0050] The order receiving process 101 receives at least the clothing category information as shown in FIG. 5 regarding the clothing input by the user, the user's body type information as shown in FIG. 6(a), the clothing specification information as shown in FIG. 6(b), and the clothing material information as shown in FIG. 6(c).

[0051] The receiving process 102 performs the material ordering process as described above based on the material information received in the order receiving process 101. As a result, the ordered materials are received.

[0052] The pattern creation process 103 automatically creates pattern data for the clothes to be produced using the clothing category information, body type information, and specification information received in the order receiving process 101.

[0053] The sewing specification creation process 104 automatically creates sewing specification data for the garment to be produced based on the pattern data automatically created in the pattern creation process 103 and the material information ordered in the order receiving process 101 .

[0054] The cutting process 105 cuts the materials received in the receiving process 102 based on the paper pattern data automatically created in the paper pattern creation process 103.

[0055] The sewing process 106 uses the sewing specification data to sew the material cut in the cutting process 106 .

[0056] Figure 8 shows an overall image of the business model of the made-to-order clothing production service system. The made-to-order clothing production service system provides services in the following manner.

[0057] Users 50 are expected to be brands and manufacturers, e-commerce site construction divisions, individual designers, sewing factories, etc., and users must register as members in advance. They register their member ID, member name, company name and contact name for corporations, and name for individuals. Contact information such as phone number and email address are also registered. Registered members can log in to the system by entering their member ID and password and use the made-to-order production system according to their membership type. Therefore, even users 50 who do not have production or production management facilities can manage production as if they were using their own facilities.

[0058] First, a user 50 logs into the system from a user terminal and inputs clothing category information related to the clothing category, the user's body type information, clothing specification information, and clothing material information. Next, a made-to-order production management system 51 receives this clothing category information, body type information, specification information, and material information. Using an automatically created pattern (die) 52 and an automatically created sewing specification 53, material information (fabric) 54 and auxiliary material information (buttons, zippers, etc.) 55, an order is placed with a material trading company / wholesaler 56 using the above-mentioned automatically generated order form. The automatically created pattern (die) 52 and automatically created sewing specification 53 are transmitted as data to a sewing factory 57.

[0059] Furthermore, material trading company / wholesaler 56 procures the ordered materials and ships them to sewing factory 57. If necessary, depending on the order content and order price for the clothing production, domestic or overseas sewing factory 57 produces the clothes according to the received pattern (model) and sewing specifications. The produced products are shipped to warehouse 58 and stored in warehouse 58. In response to product shipping instructions from user 50, the products are shipped from warehouse 58 to end user 59.

[0060] 9 is a connection diagram of a communication system network of a made-to-order production system (server) and various terminals in an embodiment of the present invention. The made-to-order production system will be described below based on the communication network system configuration of FIG.

[0061] The made-to-order production system 3 (server) is connected to a user terminal 2 that inputs user information on clothing category, user body type, clothing specification information, and clothing material information, a materials supplier terminal 4 that orders materials, and a sewing factory terminal 5 that transmits automatically generated sewing specification data for clothing, via a communication network 14. Furthermore, the made-to-order production system 3 (server) may be connected to a warehouse terminal 6 that manages product inventory via the communication network 14.

[0062] When the made-to-order production system (server) 3 receives input of clothing category information, user body type information, clothing specification information, and clothing material information from the user terminal 2, it places an order for materials with the material company terminal 4 and sends the automatically created sewing specification data to the sewing factory terminal 5.

[0063] FIG. 10 shows an example of an input screen when a user logs in to the made-to-order production system (server) 3 from the user terminal 2 via the communication network 14. The user terminal 5 can be a smartphone, tablet, notebook PC, tablet PC, desktop PC, or the like. In the example of FIG. 10, clothing categories of icons "T-shirts," "polo shirts," "dress shirts," and "jackets" are displayed, and "Management" at the bottom indicates an icon that allows the user to manage made-to-order production themselves. The clothing categories are not limited to the example of FIG. 10, and are shown for illustrative purposes only.

[0064] Available system functions are set differently depending on the user's membership type. Examples of input screens when the "Dress Shirt" icon is selected are shown in Figures 11 to 15. Figure 11 shows an example of an order display screen common to all users, Figure 12 shows an example of an order screen, Figure 13 shows an example of an order screen common to all users, Figure 14 shows an example of a dress shirt design input on the order screen common to all users, and Figure 15 shows an example of an input screen common to all users. The input items are necessary for the production of dress shirts and are general, so they will be omitted and only the distinctive items will be explained. Buttons such as an input completion button, a temporary save button, a copy new button, and an input clear button are provided, and if you return to the previous screen, the input information will be cleared unless you press the temporary save button.

[0065] In this way, according to the made-to-order clothing production method and made-to-order clothing production system of this embodiment, by registering apparel product information on the system, it is possible to realize a made-to-order clothing production method and made-to-order clothing production that can automatically arrange for the production of the product when an order for the production of clothing is received.

[0066] Next, a clothing order production system according to another embodiment will be described.

[0067] Figure 16 is a functional block diagram of the made-to-order production system (server) 3a. The order receiving unit 31, receiving unit 32, cardboard creating unit 33a, sewing specification creating unit 33b, cutting unit 34, and sewing unit 35 in Figure 16 are the same as those in the above-mentioned embodiment, so their explanation will be omitted and only the added functions will be explained.

[0068] The added components are an automatic design suggestion unit 43 that automatically suggests design images based on the needs information of each store that sells clothes, a needs information database 44 that accumulates needs information for each store, big data of sewing specification data 45 that accumulates big data of sewing specification data according to clothing category information, a big data analysis unit 46 that analyzes the accumulated big data, a material order restriction unit 47 that restricts orders from users depending on whether the user's purpose of using the materials is for personal use or commercial use, an inventory prediction production unit 48 that suggests the number of clothes to be kept in stock and the number of additional productions for each set period of time based on the past clothing sales trends of each user who has registered as a member, and a minimum inventory quantity setting unit 49 that sets the minimum inventory quantity of clothes to be produced by the user and automatically produces clothes when the inventory quantity of clothes falls to the set minimum inventory quantity.

[0069] The automatic design suggestion unit 43 of the other made-to-order production system 3b proposes clothing design images that correspond to the needs information of each store based on the needs information database 44, displays the clothing design images on the user terminal, and automatically processes the input of clothing category information, user body type information, clothing specification information, and clothing material information.

[0070] The needs information database 44 stores needs information for each store that sells clothing. The needs information for each store here refers to the fact that customer needs for clothing at each store vary depending on the store's color, location, other store staff, and the clothing brands displayed there. Such customer needs and preferences can be statistically analyzed based on sales and ordering information for each type of clothing at each store, and the results of this statistical analysis of needs and preferences can be used as the needs information for each store.

[0071] Then, templates in which design images are linked to each piece of needs information are prepared in advance and stored in the needs information database 33. In this way, when needs information is specified, the template can be referenced and the design image linked to it can be read and proposed.

[0072] The automatic design suggestion unit 43 first obtains information about the store accessed by the user terminal 2. Next, it extracts needs information about that store from the needs information database 44. Next, it reads out and suggests a design image linked to this extracted needs information. This design image may be displayed on the user terminal 2 as an image, pattern, diagram, or the like. A user viewing this user terminal 2 can expand on the image of the clothing they wish to order based on the proposed design image, and can then place a new order accordingly via the user terminal 2.

[0073] The inventory forecasting and production unit 48 acquires the past clothing purchasing trends of each user. In such a case, for example, an ID or control number is assigned to each user, and the purchase history is linked to these and stored in a database (not shown). This makes it possible to trace back the purchase history of each user by accessing the database (not shown). Furthermore, by analyzing each user's purchase history, it is also possible to analyze each user's clothing purchasing trends. These purchasing trends may be output as statistical data using well-known statistical analysis methods, such as which clothing categories, body types, specifications, and materials are most popular.

[0074] The inventory forecasting and production unit 48 accumulates the statistical data on each user's clothing purchasing habits for all users and calculates the number of garments that need to be stocked and stored for all users of the business, for each garment classified by clothing category, body type, specifications, materials, patterns, sizes, sewing specifications, etc. This number of garments is calculated by accumulating the purchase amounts (number of garments purchased) for each garment classified by clothing category, body type, specifications, materials, patterns, sizes, sewing specifications, etc. for all users over a past period (e.g., one year, six months, three months, etc.). The same number as the acquired purchase amounts (number of garments purchased) for each garment may then be set as the target number of garments for the next period (e.g., one year, six months, three months, etc.). In addition, various external factors, such as the season, economic trends, and other trends, may be taken into consideration to adjust the target number of garments for inventory based on the acquired purchase amounts (number of garments purchased).

[0075] The inventory forecasting and production unit 48 may further forecast the number of additional production items. This number of additional production items is set and recorded in advance as a reference inventory number based on the production plan for each garment that has already been formulated. Next, the difference between the calculated inventory number for each garment and the reference inventory number is calculated. If there is a difference between the inventory number and the reference inventory number as a result, the number of additional production items is calculated according to the difference and forecasted.

[0076] Another made-to-order production system 3b is characterized by storing big data 45 of sewing specification data corresponding to clothing category information, analyzing the stored big data 45, displaying sewing specification data that matches the user's design image on the user's terminal, and using it to input clothing category information, user body type information, clothing specification information, and clothing material information.

[0077] As a specific example of such a case, the degree of association between garment category information and sewing specification data is stored in advance. At this time, in addition to pattern data and material information, sewing specifications may be linked to each piece of garment category information, or in addition to pattern data and material information, sewing specification data may be weighted to each piece of garment category information. This weighting may be such that garment category information A is weighted at 70% for sewing specification data α and 30% for sewing specification data β, and the weighting may be changed accordingly each time garment category information and sewing specification data are sequentially accumulated. At this time, pattern data and material information may also be included in this weighting. Then, sewing specification data with the highest weighting to garment category information may be determined to have a high degree of association and selected.

[0078] Furthermore, this relevance may be regarded as one of the weights of the neural network in the learning data. In such a case, the input data may be garment category information, or in addition, pattern data and material information, and the output data may be sewing specification data, and the input data and the output data may be trained on each other.

[0079] Such associations or learning data may be stored in advance, and sewing specification data may be selected based on the associations or learning data from clothing category information newly input by the user via the user terminal. This sewing specification data may be displayed on the user terminal 2, or may be transmitted to the sewing factory 5 so that sewing work can proceed.

[0080] This allows the user to select sewing specifications that further correspond to the clothing category information.

[0081] Another made-to-order production system 3b further includes a material order restriction unit 47 that restricts orders from users depending on whether the user intends to use the materials for personal use or commercial use, and the material order restriction unit 47 is characterized in that it imposes restrictions on material orders depending on whether the user intends to use the materials for personal use or commercial use.

[0082] <Subscription Implementation> The made-to-order production system is configured to be accessible from the user terminal of a user who has registered as a member in advance, and the user terminal inputs specification information for the garment to be produced based on the registered membership type by selecting and inputting garment parts stored in the system, or by registering and selecting garment parts from outside the system. The process flow for this selection and input is shown in Figure 17.

[0083] First, a clothing category is selected (step 211), and then a made-to-order format is selected (step 212). Next, a decision is made as to whether or not a pattern order is required (step 213). If a pattern order is required, fabric selection (step 214), auxiliary material selection (step 215), pattern selection (step 216), desired information input (step 217), and body type information input (step 218) are performed. A decision is made as to how well the clothing will fit (step 228). If loose-fitting clothing is desired, a loosening adjustment instruction is made (step 229) and an order is placed (step 231). If tight-fitting clothing is desired (step 228), a tight-fitting adjustment instruction is made (step 230) and an order is placed (step 231).

[0084] If it is not a pattern order in step 213, it is determined whether it is a free pattern order (step 219). If it is a free pattern order, fabric selection (step 220), auxiliary material selection (step 221), and a determination as to whether a free pattern has been registered are made (step 222). If a free pattern has not been registered, the free pattern is uploaded (step 223) and registered (step 224).

[0085] If a free pattern has already been registered, the free pattern registration process is skipped and a free pattern is selected (step 225). Next, desired information is input (step 226) and body type information is input (step 227). The subsequent process is the same as for pattern ordering, so it is omitted.

[0086] In the embodiment of Figure 17, the made-to-order production system is characterized by having an inventory forecasting and production unit 48 that proposes the number of clothes to be kept in stock and the number of additional clothes to be produced at regular intervals based on the past clothing sales trends of each user who has been registered as a member in advance, and a minimum inventory setting unit 49 that sets the minimum inventory number of clothes to be produced by the user and automatically produces clothes when the inventory number of clothes falls to the set minimum inventory number. [Explanation of symbols]

[0087] 1. Made-to-order clothing production service system 2. User terminal 3. Order production management system (server) 3a Order-made clothing production system 3b Made-to-order production system (server) 4. Material supplier terminal 5. Garment factory terminal 6 Warehouse Terminal 7 End-user devices 8 Printing company terminal 9. Product Development 10. Attracting Customers 11 Orders 12 Production 13 Delivery 14. Communication Networks 31 Order Department 32 Receiving Department 33a Pattern Making Department 33b Sewing Specifications Creation Department 34 Cutting section 35 Sewing section 36 Inspection and Shipping Department 37 Delivery Department 38 Outer and lining 39 Button 40 Drafting software 41 Automatic cutting machine 42 3D measurement section 43 Automatic Design Proposal Department 44 Needs Information Database 45 Sewing specification big data 46 Big Data Analysis Department 47 Material Order Restrictions Department 48 Inventory Forecast Production Department 49 Minimum inventory setting section 50 users 51 Made-to-order production system 52 Patterns 53 Sewing specifications 54 Material Information (Fabric) 55 Information on auxiliary materials (buttons, zippers, etc.) 56 Material trading companies and wholesalers 57 Garment Factory 58 Warehouse 59 End Users 61 e-commerce sites 62 Made-to-order production system 63 Sewing Factory 64 Warehouse 65 Printing Factory 66 End Users 70 EC site linkage system 71 e-commerce sites 72 Made-to-order production system 73 Orders and payments 74 EC site / made-to-order system 75 Production 76 Logistics 77 Delivery 101 Order Process 102 Receiving Process 103 Pattern making process 104 Sewing specification creation process 105 Cutting process 106 Sewing process 211 Select a clothing category 231 Order Placement 212 Select a custom format 213 Pattern Order Judgment 214 Fabric Selection 215 Sub-material selection 216 Pattern Selection 217 Enter desired information 218 Body type information input 219 Free Pattern Order Judgment 220 Fabric Selection 221 Sub-material selection 222 Free pattern registration check 223 Free Pattern Uploads 224 Free Pattern Registration 225 Free Pattern Selection 226 Enter desired information 227 Body type information input 228 Fitting Degree Judgment 229 Relaxed correction instructions 230 Correction Instructions

Claims

1. A method for making clothes to order, comprising: an order receiving step of receiving at least clothing category information relating to a clothing category input by a user, body type information of the user, clothing specification information, and clothing material information; an ordering process for ordering materials based on the material information received in the order receiving process; a pattern creating step of creating pattern data for the garments to be produced using the garment category information, the body type information, and the specification information received in the order receiving step; a sewing specification creating step of generating sewing specification data for the garment to be produced based on the paper pattern data created in the paper pattern creating step and the material information received in the order receiving step; a cutting step of cutting the materials ordered and received in the ordering step based on the paper pattern data created in the paper pattern creating step; a sewing process of sewing the material cut in the cutting process using the sewing specification data. A method for making clothes to order.

2. A made-to-order clothing production system, an order receiving unit that receives at least clothing category information related to a clothing category input by a user, body type information of the user, clothing specification information, and clothing material information; an ordering unit that processes an order for materials based on the material information received by the order receiving unit; a pattern creation unit that creates pattern data for the garments to be produced using the garment category information, the body type information, and the specification information received by the order receiving unit; a sewing specification creating unit that creates sewing specification data for the garment to be produced based on the paper pattern data created by the paper pattern creating unit and the material information received by the order receiving unit; a cutting unit that cuts the materials ordered and received by the ordering unit based on the paper pattern data created by the paper pattern creating unit; a sewing unit that sews the material cut by the cutting unit using the sewing specification data. A made-to-order clothing production system.

3. a user terminal through which the user inputs the garment category information, the body type information, the specification information, and the material information, a material supplier terminal to which the materials are ordered, and a sewing factory terminal that transmits the generated garment sewing specification data are connected via a communication network; When the ordering unit receives input of at least the material information from the user terminal, it places an order for the material to the material company terminal, The sewing specification creation unit generates the sewing specification data based on the input of the material information and the pattern data, and transmits the generated sewing specification data to the sewing factory terminal.

3. The made-to-order clothing production system according to claim 2.

4. The system further comprises a needs information database that stores needs information for each store that sells clothing, and a design proposal unit that extracts the needs information stored in the needs information database and proposes design images corresponding to the extracted needs information, The design proposal unit extracts needs information of the store accessed by the user terminal from the needs information database and proposes a design image corresponding to the needs information via the user terminal.

4. The made-to-order clothing production system according to claim 3.

5. 4. The made-to-order clothing production system according to claim 3, wherein the degree of association between the clothing category information and the sewing specification data is stored in advance, and sewing specification data is selected based on the degree of association from clothing category information newly input by the user via the user terminal.

6. a purchase tendency acquisition unit that acquires past clothing purchase tendencies of each user; An inventory forecasting and production unit that forecasts the number of clothes to be stocked and the number of additional production items based on the purchasing trends acquired by the purchasing trend acquisition unit.

6. The made-to-order clothing production system according to claim 5.

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