Measurement device, measurement program, and measurement method

Abstract

This invention provides a measuring device, measuring program, and measuring method for accurately measuring multiple types of clothing. [Solution] The measuring device 1 uses a first imaging device 4 positioned at a first location and a second imaging device 5 positioned at a second location to image the clothing placed on the support base 3 and illuminated by the lighting device 6. The control device 8 generates measurement image data based on the first image data acquired by the first imaging device and the second image data acquired by the second imaging device. Based on the generated measurement image data, the device determines the type of clothing and measures the dimensions of the measurement points according to the type of clothing using the measurement image data.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present disclosure relates to a sizing device, a sizing program, and a sizing method.

Background Art

[0002] Conventionally, sizing devices for sizing clothes have been known.

Prior Art Documents

Patent Documents

[0003]

Patent Document 1

Summary of the Invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0004] However, in recent years, there has been a demand for a sizing device that can accurately size multiple types of clothes.

Means for Solving the Problems

[0005] The sizing device captures an image of the clothes with a first imaging device disposed at a first position and a second imaging device disposed at a second position, generates measurement image data based on the first image data acquired by the first imaging device and the second image data acquired by the second imaging device, determines the type of the clothes based on the generated measurement image data, and measures the dimensions of the sizing locations according to the type using the measurement image data.

[0006] The measurement program images the garment using a first imaging device positioned at a first location and a second imaging device positioned at a second location. Based on the first image data acquired by the first imaging device and the second image data acquired by the second imaging device, it generates measurement image data. Based on the generated measurement image data, it determines the type of garment and uses the measurement image data to measure the dimensions of the measurement points corresponding to the garment type.

[0007] The measurement method includes: a computer imaging clothing using a first imaging device positioned at a first location and a second imaging device positioned at a second location; generating measurement image data based on first image data acquired by the first imaging device and second image data acquired by the second imaging device; determining the type of clothing based on the generated measurement image data; and measuring the dimensions of measurement points according to the type of clothing using the measurement image data. [Effects of the Invention]

[0008] The measuring device, measuring program, and measuring method enable accurate measurement of multiple types of clothing. [Brief explanation of the drawing]

[0009] [Figure 1] This is a perspective view showing an example of a measuring device. [Figure 2] This is a front view showing an example of a measuring device. [Figure 3] This is a cross-sectional view taken along the line III-III in Figure 2. [Figure 4] This is a diagram showing an example of the configuration of a control device. [Figure 5] This flowchart shows an example of the process performed by the control device. [Figure 6] This figure shows an example of the initial screen. [Figure 7] This is a diagram illustrating the collar and sleeve attachment points of a short-sleeved T-shirt. [Figure 8]This is a diagram illustrating the sleeve ribbing and hem ribbing. [Figure 9] This diagram illustrates the sleeve cuffs, buttons, and placket, as well as the difference in length between the front and back of the garment. [Figure 10] This is a diagram illustrating an example of where to measure a short-sleeved T-shirt. [Figure 11] This figure shows an example of a measurement result display screen shown on a display device. [Figure 12] This diagram illustrates an example where a user can specify any two points. [Modes for carrying out the invention]

[0010] Embodiments of this disclosure will be described below with reference to the attached drawings. In the following description, components having the same or similar functions will be denoted by the same reference numerals. Duplication of descriptions of these components may be omitted. Furthermore, in the following description, "XX unit" does not simply mean a physical means for realizing function "XX," but may also mean that the function performed by that "XX unit" is realized by software. Also, a function performed by one "XX unit" may be realized by two or more physical means or two or more software programs. Furthermore, the functions of two or more "XX units" may be realized by one physical means or one software program. Also, for convenience of explanation, the directions indicated by the arrows in each figure may be referred to as "up," "down," "left," "right," "front," and "back" when describing the measuring device. Furthermore, "based on YY" as described below means "based on at least YY." Therefore, it includes cases based on other elements in addition to "YY." Also, "based on YY" includes not only cases where "YY" is used directly, but also cases where some calculation or processing is performed on "YY." "YY" is any element (for example, any piece of information).

[0011] Figure 1 is a perspective view showing an example of a measuring device. Figure 2 is a front view showing an example of a measuring device. Figure 3 is a cross-sectional view taken along the line III-III in Figure 2.

[0012] The dimension measuring device 1 includes, for example, a housing 2, a support base 3, a first imaging device 4, a second imaging device 5, a lighting device 6, a display device 7, and a control device 8. However, the dimension measuring device does not necessarily have to include all of these. For example, the dimension measuring device may not include the lighting device 6.

[0013] The housing 2 has a substantially rectangular parallelepiped shape and is a member on which the above-described plurality of devices are installed. Specifically, the support base 3, the first imaging device 4, the second imaging device 5, the lighting device 6, the display device 7, and the control device 8 are installed in the housing 2. The housing 2 may be configured to be movable. That is, wheels such as rollers and casters may be attached to the lower part of the housing 2.

[0014] <​​​​​​​​The upper surface of the support base 3 is configured horizontally. That is, when taking the measurements of the clothing, the clothing is placed on the horizontal upper surface. The member constituting the upper surface of the support base 3 is formed of, for example, transparent or translucent glass or synthetic resin. However, the member constituting the upper surface of the support base 3 does not necessarily have to be formed transparently or semi-transparently, as long as it is formed of a material that allows light to pass through.

[0017] The support base 3 includes a light source 31 inside. The light source 31 is disposed below the member constituting the upper surface of the support base 3. The light source 31 emits light from below the clothing toward the clothing. The light source 31 is, for example, a component that emits white light. The light source 31 is, for example, an LED (Light Emitting Diode).

[0018] A storage plate 32 may be attached to the support base 3. The storage plate 32 is, for example, a flat member and is a member on which relatively small parts, devices, etc. can be placed on the upper part. The storage plate 32 is, for example, referred to as a storage tray. Devices such as a keyboard and a mouse are placed on the storage plate 32. Also, the storage plate 32 may be slidable along the lower surface of the support base 3. That is, when the user does not use a keyboard, a mouse, etc., the storage plate 32 may be stored under the support base 3.

[0019] The first imaging device 4 is a device that images the clothing placed on the support base 3. The first imaging device 4 is disposed at the first position. The first position is, for example, inside the upper accommodation portion 21 of the housing 2 and, in a plan view of the sizing device 1, is an intermediate position between the front surface and the rear surface of the sizing device 1 and is a position closer to the left. The first imaging device 4 is, for example, a CCD (Charge Coupled Device) camera. The first imaging device 4 is arranged such that its optical axis intersects perpendicularly with the upper surface of the support base 3. The first imaging device 4 may be arranged such that its optical axis intersects with the center position of the support base 3.

[0020] The second imaging device 5 is a device for imaging the clothing placed on the support base 3. The second imaging device 5 is positioned in a second location. The second location is, for example, within the upper housing portion 21 of the housing 2, and is an intermediate position between the front and rear surfaces of the measuring device 1 in a plan view, and is positioned slightly to the right. The second imaging device 5 is, for example, a CCD camera. The second imaging device 5 is positioned so that its optical axis intersects perpendicularly with the upper surface of the support base 3. The second imaging device 5 may also be positioned so that its optical axis intersects with the center position of the support base 3.

[0021] The lighting device 6 is a device for illuminating the clothing placed on the support base 3. The lighting device 6 is installed, for example, at the center of the upper housing section 21 of the housing 2. The lighting device 6 is, for example, a component that emits white light. The light source 31 is, for example, an LED.

[0022] The display device 7 is a device for displaying images, clothing measurement results, and other information related to measurement image data generated based on images captured by the first imaging device 4 and the second imaging device 5. The method for generating measurement image data will be explained in detail later. The display device 7 is, for example, a liquid crystal monitor. The display device 7 is fixed, for example, to the middle section 23 of the housing 2.

[0023] The control device 8 is a device for controlling each of the devices in the measuring device 1. The control device 8 receives input such as image data obtained by imaging clothing from the first imaging device 4 and the second imaging device 5, and displays the image indicated by the image data on the display device 7. The control device 8 also stores a program for operating the measuring device 1 and performs clothing measurements by executing this program. The control device 8 is, for example, a PC (Personal Computer).

[0024] Figure 4 shows an example of the configuration of the control device 8. The control device 8 acts as a device to control the measuring device 1 and performs the measuring method described herein.

[0025] The control device 8 has a hardware configuration similar to that of a known computer, and includes, for example, an arithmetic unit 81, a storage unit 82, an input unit 83, and an output unit 84. The arithmetic unit 81 includes, for example, a hardware processor. The hardware processor can be manufactured using an integrated circuit, an ASIC (Application Specific Integrated Circuit), an FPGA (Field Programmable Gate Array), etc. The storage unit 82 includes, for example, storage media such as a semiconductor memory device and a magnetic disk device. Some or all of the storage media may be non-transitory storage media.

[0026] The storage unit 82 stores various data and information. The storage unit 82 stores a program for controlling the measuring device 1. The hardware processor executes this program, causing the computer to perform the processes described in this embodiment. In other words, this program causes the computer to function as the control device 8 according to this embodiment.

[0027] The input unit 83 includes input devices such as a keyboard and mouse, and communication devices such as a network interface. The output unit 84 includes output devices such as a display device and a printer, and the aforementioned communication devices. The communication devices can function as either the input unit 83 or the output unit 84. The communication devices can perform wired communication and / or wireless communication.

[0028] Figure 5 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the process performed by the measuring device 1. This flowchart shows the measuring method used by the measuring device 1 to measure clothing.

[0029] When power is turned on, the measuring device 1 first executes a program for measuring clothing and displays a predetermined screen on the display device 7 (step S1). The predetermined screen is, for example, a login screen. When the user enters, for example, a user ID and password on the login screen, the measuring device 1 displays an initial screen on the display device 7.

[0030] Figure 6 shows an example of the initial screen. The initial screen 100 includes an image display area 101, a thickness information display area 102, an imaging button display area 103, and a measurement result display area 104. The image display area 101 is an area for displaying the image shown by the measurement image data generated based on the image data of the captured clothing. However, when the initial screen 100 is displayed, the clothing has not yet been imaged. Therefore, the image shown by the measurement image data is not displayed in the image display area 101 of the initial screen 100.

[0031] The thickness information display area 102 is an area for the user to specify thickness information indicating the thickness of the garment. The thickness information is "thin," "medium," and "thick," indicating the relative thickness of the garment. In other words, the user specifies the thickness of the garment from "thin," "medium," and "thick" displayed in the thickness information display area 102. The relative thickness of the garment may be specified in two or four or more stages, rather than three.

[0032] "Thin" is selected when the garment is relatively thin. For example, a user might select "Thin" when measuring a T-shirt. "Thick" is selected when the garment is relatively thick. For example, a user might select "Thick" when measuring a blouson. "Medium" is selected when the garment is thicker than when "Thin" is selected, but thinner than when "Thick" is selected. For example, a user might select "Medium" when measuring a sweatshirt.

[0033] The garment thickness is the thickness of the garment placed on the support base 3. In other words, the garment thickness is the height from the top surface of the support base 3 to the top of the garment. The garment thickness can be determined by the user, for example, when the garment is placed on the support base 3. Alternatively, the garment thickness may be predetermined depending on the type of garment.

[0034] The imaging button display area 103 is an area where button images for performing imaging of clothing are displayed. That is, when the cursor is displayed on the button image on the initial screen 100, for example, when a mouse click is performed, the first imaging device 4 and the second imaging device 5 perform imaging of the clothing.

[0035] The measurement result display area 104 is an area for displaying the measurement results of each part of the garment, which have been measured based on the measurement image data. The measurement result display area 104 includes multiple areas, and each area displays the measurement results of the measurement points determined according to the type of garment. However, when the initial screen 100 is displayed, the garment has not yet been measured. Therefore, the measurement results of the garment are not displayed in the measurement result display area 104 on the initial screen 100.

[0036] Now, let's return to the explanation of Figure 5. When the measuring device 1 displays the initial screen 100 on the display device 7, the measuring device 1 receives thickness information indicating the thickness of the garment based on the user's operation (step S2). That is, when the initial screen 100 is displayed on the display device 7, the user selects one thickness information from "thin," "medium," and "thick" displayed in the thickness information display area 102.

[0037] Next, the measuring device 1 takes images of the garment using the first imaging device 4 and the second imaging device 5 (step S3). When the cursor is displayed on a button image on the initial screen 100, for example, when a click operation is performed on the mouse, the measuring device 1 takes images of the garment. As a result, the control device 8 receives first image data of the garment acquired by the first imaging device 4 and second image data of the garment acquired by the second imaging device 5 from the first imaging device 4 and the second imaging device 5, respectively.

[0038] Next, the measuring device 1 generates measurement image data based on the first image data acquired by the first imaging device 4 and the second image data acquired by the second imaging device 5 (step S4). Specifically, the control device 8 combines the first image data and the second image data and corrects the distortion appearing in the image shown by the first image data and the distortion appearing in the image shown by the second image data. Image distortion can originate, for example, from the distortion of the camera lens.

[0039] Furthermore, the control device 8 corrects the synthesized image using thickness information indicating the thickness of the clothing. For example, when the clothing is relatively thick, the distance between each imaging device and the surface of the clothing is shorter than when the clothing is relatively thin. Therefore, when imaging relatively thick clothing, the size of the clothing in the image may be larger than when imaging relatively thin clothing. For this reason, when imaging relatively thick clothing, the control device 8 processes the image to reduce its size according to its thickness. By performing this processing, the control device 8 generates measurement image data used for measuring clothing.

[0040] Next, the measuring device 1 determines the type of clothing based on the generated measurement image data (step S5). The control device 8 determines the type of clothing that has been imaged, for example, using a trained model generated by machine learning.

[0041] A trained model is generated, for example, by performing machine learning on a large dataset consisting of a set of data representing images of clothing and data indicating the type of clothing. The trained model can then be stored in the memory unit 82 of the control device 8. A system that uses such a trained model to determine the type of clothing is called, for example, object detection AI (Artificial Intelligence). The types of clothing include, for example, short-sleeved T-shirts, long-sleeved T-shirts, sweatshirts, dress shirts, blousons, and pants. However, the types of clothing are not limited to these.

[0042] Next, the measuring device 1 detects the shape of a predetermined part of the garment according to the determined type of garment (step S6). The control device 8 determines the shape of the imaged part of the garment using a trained model generated, for example, by machine learning. The trained model is generated by machine learning using a large dataset, for example, in which a set of datasets consists of an image of a predetermined garment and data showing the shape of a predetermined part in the image of the garment. For example, if the garment is a short-sleeved T-shirt, one set of datasets includes image data of the entire short-sleeved T-shirt and image data showing the shape of the collar of the short-sleeved T-shirt. The trained model only needs to be stored in the storage unit 82 of the control device 8. A system that determines the shape of a part of a garment using such a trained model is called, for example, a shape detection AI.

[0043] If the garment is a short-sleeved T-shirt or a long-sleeved T-shirt, the predetermined parts of the garment include at least one of the collar and the base of the sleeves. In other words, if the imaged garment is a short-sleeved T-shirt or a long-sleeved T-shirt, in step S6, the shape of at least one of the collar and the base of the sleeves is detected.

[0044] Figure 7 is a diagram illustrating the collar and sleeve attachment of a short-sleeved T-shirt. The collar P1 is the part of the garment that surrounds the neck. The sleeves are the parts on the left and right sides of the garment's body that cover both arms. The body of the garment is the part that covers the front and back and encloses the torso, excluding the sleeves, collar P1, and front panels. Therefore, the sleeve attachment P2 is the boundary between the sleeve and the body of the garment. The measuring device 1 detects these shapes in step S6.

[0045] If the garment is a sweatshirt, the predetermined parts of the garment include the collar P1, and at least one of the sleeve base P2, sleeve rib, and hem rib. In other words, if the imaged garment is a sweatshirt, in step S6, the shape of at least one of the collar P1, sleeve base P2, sleeve rib, and hem rib is detected.

[0046] Figure 8 is a diagram illustrating the sleeve rib and hem rib. A rib refers to a part made of stretchable material. Sleeve rib P3 is the part of the sweatshirt near the end of the sleeve where stretchable material is used. The hem is the bottom edge of the garment. Therefore, hem rib P4 is the part of the sweatshirt near the bottom edge where stretchable material is used. In step S6, the measuring device 1 detects these shapes.

[0047] If the garment is a dress shirt, the predetermined garment parts include at least one of the collar P1, sleeves, sleeve cuffs, buttons, placket, and front-to-back length difference. In other words, if the imaged garment is a dress shirt, in step S6, the shape of at least one of the collar P1, sleeves, sleeve cuffs, buttons, placket, and front-to-back length difference is detected.

[0048] Figure 9 is a diagram illustrating the sleeve cuff, buttons and placket, as well as the difference in front and back lengths. The sleeve cuff P5 is the part located near the end of the sleeve on a dress shirt. The placket P6 is the elongated part attached to the front opening. The detection of the shape of the buttons and placket P6 includes the detection of the shape of the placket P6 and the position of the buttons on the placket P6. The difference in front and back lengths P7 is the difference between the front hem and the back hem. Figure 9 shows a dress shirt designed so that the back hem is longer than the front hem.

[0049] Now, let's return to the explanation of Figure 5. Once the shape of the body part has been detected, the measuring device 1 then measures the dimensions of the measurement points according to the type of clothing using measurement image data (step S7). For example, the measuring device 1 measures the dimensions of the measurement points using the coordinate values ​​of the points at both ends of the measurement points on the measurement image.

[0050] Figure 10 is a diagram illustrating an example of measurement points on a short-sleeved T-shirt. For convenience, the collar side is considered the top and the hem side the bottom when viewed from the center of the short-sleeved T-shirt.

[0051] Measurements for a short-sleeved T-shirt may include the length. The length is the distance between the top edge of the T-shirt (excluding the collar) and the bottom edge of the hem. In Figure 10, the length is the length indicated by the number 1 enclosed in the circle.

[0052] Measurements for a short-sleeved T-shirt may include the chest width. Chest width is the length between the bottom edge of the left sleeve base and the bottom edge of the right sleeve base. In Figure 10, the chest width is the length indicated by the number 2 enclosed in the circle.

[0053] Measurements for a short-sleeved T-shirt may include the hem width. The hem width is the length between the left and right edges of the hem. In Figure 10, the hem width is the length indicated by the number 3 enclosed in a circle.

[0054] Measurements for a short-sleeved T-shirt may include the sleeve length. Sleeve length is the distance between the top edge of the sleeve attachment point and the top edge of the sleeve tip. In Figure 10, the sleeve length is the length indicated by the number 4 enclosed in the circle.

[0055] Measurements for a short-sleeved T-shirt may include the sleeve length. The sleeve length is the sum of half the length of the line segment connecting the upper edges of the part of the short-sleeved T-shirt excluding the collar, and the length from the upper edge of the part excluding the collar to the upper edge of the sleeve tip. In Figure 10, the sleeve length is the length indicated by the number 5 enclosed in the circle.

[0056] Measurements for a short-sleeved T-shirt may include the sleeve width. The sleeve width is the length indicated by the perpendicular line drawn from the lower end of the sleeve joint to the line segment connecting the upper end of the sleeve joint and the upper end of the sleeve tip. In Figure 10, the sleeve width is the length indicated by the number 6 enclosed in the circle.

[0057] Measurements for a short-sleeved T-shirt may include the cuff width. The cuff width is the length between the top and bottom ends of the sleeve. In Figure 10, the cuff width is the length indicated by the number 7 enclosed in the circle.

[0058] Measurements for a short-sleeved T-shirt may include the armhole. The armhole is the length between the top and bottom edges of the sleeve joint. In Figure 10, the armhole is the length indicated by the number 8 enclosed in a circle.

[0059] The measurement of a short-sleeved T-shirt may include the neck width. The neck width is the length indicated by the line segment between the upper edges of the entire short-sleeved T-shirt excluding the collar P1. In Figure 10, the neck width is the length indicated by the number 9 enclosed in a circle.

[0060] The measurement points for a short-sleeved T-shirt may include the front drop. The front drop is the height between the top edge of the T-shirt (excluding the collar) and the bottom edge of the front collar. In Figure 10, the front drop is the length indicated by the number 10 enclosed in the circle.

[0061] Measurements for a short-sleeved T-shirt may include the collar width. The collar width is the length between the top and bottom edges of the collar. In Figure 10, the collar width is the length indicated by the number 11 enclosed in the circle.

[0062] The measuring device 1 measures the dimensions of the garment based on the detected shape of the garment. For example, when measuring device 1 measures the collar width, it measures the collar width based on the detected shape of the collar.

[0063] The measuring device 1 measures the dimensions of a measurement point based on the number of pixels between two points on an image. For example, the measuring device 1 measures the dimensions of a measurement point based on a predetermined conversion formula for converting the number of pixels into length. The unit used to express the dimensions is, for example, centimeters.

[0064] When measuring device 1 measures the armhole, it calculates the number of pixels located between the upper end of the sleeve base and the lower end of the sleeve base on the image shown in the measurement image data, and substitutes this number of pixels into a predetermined conversion formula to calculate the length of the measurement point in centimeters. This allows for the measurement of the measurement point of the garment.

[0065] Now, let's return to the explanation of Figure 5. Once the measurement of the measurement points is complete, the measurement device 1 displays the measurement results on the display device 7 (step S8). The measurement results are displayed on the measurement results display screen.

[0066] Figure 11 shows an example of a measurement result display screen shown on the display device 7. The image display area 101 of the measurement result display screen 110 displays an image of the garment indicated by the generated measurement image data. The measurement device 1 also displays one or more lines indicating the measurement points and one or more marks associated with each of these lines, along with the image of the garment. The marks are, for example, numbers enclosed in circles.

[0067] The measurement result display area 104 displays the measurement results for each measurement point. For example, the row showing the length of garment No. 1 displays "62.5". The row showing the width of garment No. 2 displays "52.4". The row showing the hem width of garment No. 3 displays "51.8". The row showing the sleeve length of garment No. 4 displays "25.4". The row showing the sleeve length from the center of the back of the neck of garment No. 5 displays "52.3". The row showing the sleeve width of garment No. 6 displays "20.9". The row showing the cuff width of garment No. 7 displays "18.9". The row showing the armhole of garment No. 8 displays "22.5". The row showing the neck width of garment No. 9 displays "18.9". The row showing the front drop of garment No. 10 displays "8.5". The row showing the collar width of garment No. 11 displays "1.3". This display allows the user to recognize the measurement results for each measurement point on the garment.

[0068] The measuring device 1 may also measure the length between a first point and a second point specified by the user on the image displayed in the image display area 101 of the measurement result display screen 110. In other words, the measuring device 1 can measure the length between any two points on the image specified by the user.

[0069] Figure 12 illustrates an example where the user specifies any two points. For example, the user might measure the length between the bottom edge of the right sleeve tip and the right edge of the hem. In this case, the user first specifies an empty row in the measurement result display area 104. An empty row is specified, for example, by the user placing the cursor over the empty row and clicking.

[0070] Next, the user positions the cursor over the lower edge of the right sleeve tip, presses the left mouse button and moves the mouse, releasing the left button when the cursor reaches the right edge of the hem. This action draws a line between the two points to be measured. Subsequently, the user confirms the distance between the two points by right-clicking. As a result, the measuring device 1 measures the length between the lower edge of the right sleeve tip and the right edge of the hem. The measuring device 1 displays the measured length in the designated row of the measurement result display area 104. This allows the user to confirm the distance between the desired two points.

[0071] Furthermore, there may be multiple points between any two points. In other words, the measuring device 1 may measure the lengths of multiple locations specified by the user. For example, the measuring device 1 may accept the user's specification of 30 or more locations and perform measurements of those specified locations.

[0072] As described above, the measuring device 1 images the garment using a first imaging device 4 positioned at a first location and a second imaging device 5 positioned at a second location. Based on the first image data acquired by the first imaging device 4 and the second image data acquired by the second imaging device 5, it generates measurement image data. Based on the generated measurement image data, it determines the type of garment and measures the dimensions of the measurement points according to the type of garment using the measurement image data. Therefore, the measuring device 1 can accurately measure the garment. Furthermore, the measuring device 1 can accurately measure the dimensions of the measurement points determined according to the type of garment. The measuring device 1 can measure in increments of 0.5 cm, for example, and the measurement error can be kept within 2 mm. Moreover, the measuring device 1 can measure the dimensions of the measurement points instantaneously.

[0073] Furthermore, the measuring device 1 detects the shape of predetermined parts of clothing according to the type of clothing, and measures the dimensions of the measurement points based on the detected shapes. Therefore, the measuring device 1 can accurately determine the measurement points. As a result, the measuring device 1 can accurately measure the measurement points.

[0074] Furthermore, the measuring device 1 receives thickness information indicating the thickness of the garment and uses this thickness information to generate measurement image data. Therefore, the measuring device 1 can accurately measure garments of various thicknesses.

[0075] Furthermore, the measuring device 1 measures the length between a first location and a second location specified by the user on the image shown by the measurement image data. Therefore, the measuring device 1 can measure not only the measurement locations set according to the type of clothing, but also any location of the user's choosing.

[0076] Furthermore, the measuring device 1 is equipped with a support stand 3 for supporting the garment, and the support stand 3 has a light source 31 that emits light from the back of the garment toward the garment. As a result, the measuring device 1 can make the outline of the garment clearer when the first imaging device 4 and the second imaging device 5 image the garment. Consequently, the measuring device 1 can measure the garment with high accuracy.

[0077] While this disclosure has been described in detail, it is not limited to the embodiments described above. These embodiments can be added, replaced, modified, partially deleted, etc., in any way that does not depart from the gist of this disclosure, or from the gist of this disclosure derived from the claims and their equivalents. These embodiments can also be implemented in combination. [Explanation of Symbols]

[0078] 1. Measuring device 2 cabinets 21 Upper storage section 22 Lower storage section 23 Middle section 3 Support stand 31 Light source 32 Storage boards 4. First imaging device 5. Second imaging device 6. Lighting equipment 7 Display device 8 Control device 81 Arithmetic section 82 Memory section 83 Input section 84 Output section 100 Initial screen 101 Image display area 102 Thickness information display area 103 Image capture button display area 104 Measurement result display area 110 Measurement Result Display Screen

Claims

1. The clothing is imaged by a first imaging device positioned at a first location and a second imaging device positioned at a second location. Based on the first image data acquired by the first imaging device and the second image data acquired by the second imaging device, measurement image data is generated. Based on the generated measurement image data, the type of clothing is determined. A measuring device that measures the dimensions of a measurement location according to the type described above, using the measurement image data.

2. The shape of the predetermined part of the clothing according to the type is detected, A measuring device according to claim 1, which measures the dimensions based on the detected shape.

3. The system receives thickness information indicating the thickness of the aforementioned garment. The measuring device according to claim 1, which generates the measurement image data using the thickness information.

4. The measuring device according to claim 1, which measures the length between a first location and a second location specified by a user on an image shown by the aforementioned measurement image data.

5. The garment is provided with a support stand, The measuring device according to claim 1, wherein the support stand has a light source that emits light from the back of the garment toward the garment.

6. The clothing is imaged by a first imaging device positioned at a first location and a second imaging device positioned at a second location. Based on the first image data acquired by the first imaging device and the second image data acquired by the second imaging device, measurement image data is generated. Based on the generated measurement image data, the type of clothing is determined. A measurement program that causes a computer to perform the measurement of the dimensions of the measurement points according to the type described above, using the measurement image data.

7. Computers The clothing is imaged using a first imaging device positioned at a first location and a second imaging device positioned at a second location. Based on the first image data acquired by the first imaging device and the second image data acquired by the second imaging device, measurement image data is generated. Based on the generated measurement image data, the type of clothing is determined, The dimensions of the measurement points according to the type are measured using the measurement image data, Measurement methods including those mentioned.

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