Data providing device

Abstract

To provide a measure suitable for use in size selection of clothing.SOLUTION: A measure 100 is used for sizing a predetermined portion of a human body and includes a tape-shaped measure body 101 having flexibility. A plurality of size areas are visibly described on the measure body 101. The plurality of size areas are classified so as to represent a size that fits the size of a predetermined portion of a human body (for example, a waist and a chest circumference) while being associated with specific clothing and color-coded.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present invention relates to a measuring tape used to measure a predetermined part of the human body. To provide This relates to a data providing device. [Background technology]

[0002] With the recent spread of electronic commerce (EC), opportunities to sell and purchase clothing through mail order have increased. When shopping online, buyers select their clothing size by checking the dimensional information for each part of each product provided by the seller. However, many buyers are unable to accurately determine whether their own size matches the dimensional information provided by the seller, or are unable to understand the silhouettes and fit of the wide variety of clothing, resulting in numerous product exchanges and cancellations due to size mismatches. Product exchanges and cancellations due to size mismatches are stressful for buyers and represent a significant loss and risk for sellers.

[0003] Furthermore, when selling clothing with the same design to a large number of people, such as corporate or school uniforms, one method is for the seller to visit the company or school and take individual measurements, but this is a significant hassle for the seller. Instead, another method involves having the buyer take their own measurements, such as waist and chest circumference. However, these self-reported measurements are often communicated to the seller via a third party, such as a general affairs department employee or a faculty member. This can lead to women, for example, being reluctant to provide their exact measurements to a third party, and in some cases failing to provide accurate measurements, which can result in product exchanges or cancellations due to size mismatches.

[0004] As an example of technology relating to measuring tapes used to measure specific parts of the human body, Patent Document 1 discloses a waist measuring tool that includes a belt-shaped waist measuring tape for measuring waist size and a belt-shaped rise measuring tape for measuring rise size. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0005] [Patent Document 1] Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2009-249748 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0006] The present invention has been made in view of the above-mentioned circumstances, and has as its object to provide a measuring tape suitable for use in selecting clothing sizes. [Means for solving the problem]

[0007] The data providing device of the present invention displays clothes on a screen of a display device, Used to measure specific parts of the human body a display control means for displaying an operation section for obtaining a measure; and a display control means for displaying the measure in response to an operation of the operation section. Specific clothing a transmitting means for transmitting printable data for creating a paper tape measure to an external information processing device via a network; The tape measure has a flexible tape-like tape body, and a plurality of size areas are visibly marked on the tape measure body. The plurality of size areas are divided to correspond to the specific garment and represent sizes that fit the dimensions of the specific body part. Each of the plurality of size areas is configured to be identifiable by characters representing dimensions and information other than characters representing sizes. It is characterized by: [Effects of the Invention]

[0008] According to the present invention, it is possible to provide a measuring tape suitable for use in selecting the size of clothing. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0009] [Figure 1] FIG. 2 is a diagram showing a measuring tape according to an embodiment. [Figure 2] FIG. 10 is a diagram for explaining how to use the measure according to the embodiment. [Figure 3] FIG. 10 is a diagram showing a measuring tape according to another embodiment. [Figure 4] FIG. 10 is a diagram showing a measuring tape according to another embodiment. [Figure 5] FIG. 10 is a diagram showing an example of a screen for explaining clothing. [Figure 6]FIG. 1 is a diagram showing a schematic configuration of a network system that allows a tape measure to be obtained on a clothing description screen. [Figure 7] FIG. 10 shows an image printed on paper from which a measure can be made. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0010] Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings. Fig. 1 shows a measuring tape 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention. Fig. 1 shows a measuring tape 100 for women's bottoms and tops, with (a) showing the front side and (b) showing the back side. This measuring tape 100 is prepared for specific bottoms and specific tops. Bottoms are lower garments such as skirts and pants, and for example, "skirt A" is a specific bottom. Tops are upper garments such as blouses and jackets, and for example, "blouse B" is a specific top.

[0011] The measuring tape 100 includes a flexible, tape-like measuring tape body 101. The material of the measuring tape body 101 is not limited, and it may be made of, for example, cloth, paper, resin, or the like.

[0012] One end 101a of the tape measure body 101 is set as the zero point, and a plurality of size areas are visibly marked on the front and back surfaces. As shown in FIG. 1(a), on the surface of the measuring tape main body 101, a plurality of size areas a to i are divided to correspond to skirt A and represent sizes that fit waists (waist circumferences). In detail, size area a ranges from 54 cm (centimeters) to 58 cm, with the zero point as the reference point. This size area a indicates that for skirt A, if the wearer's waist falls within this range, the seller recommends that size 5 would fit. Similarly, size area b ranges from 58 cm to 64 cm, with the zero point as the reference point. This size area b indicates that for skirt A, if the wearer's waist falls within this range, the seller recommends that size 7 would fit. The same applies to size areas c to i, and their explanation will be omitted. These size areas a to i are color-coded to improve visibility. In Figure 1(a), for reference, the dimensions 54cm, 58cm, 64cm, etc. and the sizes 5, 7, 9, etc. are added, but these numbers may also be printed in each size area a to i.

[0013] As shown in FIG. 1(b), on the back of the measuring tape main body 101, multiple size areas j to r are divided to correspond to blouse B and represent sizes that fit the chest circumference. More specifically, size area j ranges from 80 cm to 84 cm, based on the zero point. This size area j indicates that for blouse B, if the wearer's chest circumference falls within this range, the seller recommends that size 5 fit. Similarly, size area k ranges from 84 cm to 88 cm, based on the zero point. This size area k indicates that for blouse B, if the wearer's chest circumference falls within this range, the seller recommends that size 7 fit. The same applies to size areas l to r, and their explanation will be omitted. These size areas j to r are color-coded to improve visibility. In Figure 1(b), for reference, the dimensions 80cm, 84cm, 88cm, etc. and the sizes 5, 7, 9, etc. are added, but these numbers may also be printed in each size area j to r.

[0014] As shown in FIG. 2, for example, a user wishing to purchase blouse B measures their own chest circumference using tape measure 100 and checks the size area where the zero point is located. This allows the user to easily determine which size of blouse B suits their chest circumference. For example, if the zero point is located in size area 1, the user can easily determine that size 9 (88 cm to 92 cm) suits their chest circumference. Instead of reading the scale as with a typical tape measure, the user can simply check the size area where the zero point is located, making it easy for even one person to take measurements. Alternatively, even if the user does not know that the chest circumference is 88cm to 92cm or size 9, the seller can easily determine the size of blouse B that fits the user's chest circumference by informing the seller of the color of the size area where the zero point is located.

[0015] Fig. 3 shows a measuring tape 200 according to another embodiment of the present invention. Fig. 3 shows a measuring tape 200 for men's bottoms and tops, with (a) showing the front side and (b) showing the back side. This measuring tape 200 is prepared for specific bottoms and specific tops. Bottoms are lower garments such as slacks, and for example, "slacks C" is a specific bottom. Tops are upper garments such as shirts and jackets, and for example, "shirt D" is a specific top. The tape measure 200 is similar to the tape measure 100 shown in Fig. 1 in that it has a flexible, tape-like tape measure body 201 and one end 201a of the tape measure body 200 is set as the zero point, and therefore a detailed description thereof will be omitted. The method of using the tape measure 200 is similar to that described in Fig. 2, and therefore a detailed description thereof will be omitted.

[0016] A plurality of size areas are visibly marked on the front and back surfaces of the measuring tape body 201. As shown in FIG. 3(a), on the surface of the tape measure body 201, a plurality of size areas a to m are divided to correspond to slacks C and represent sizes that fit waists. More specifically, size area a ranges from 70 cm to 73 cm, with the zero point as the reference point. This size area a indicates that for slacks C, if the wearer's waist falls within this range, the seller recommends that sizes 70-73 fit the wearer. Similarly, size area b ranges from 73 cm to 76 cm, with the zero point as the reference point. This size area b indicates that for slacks C, if the wearer's waist falls within this range, the seller recommends sizes 73-76 fit the wearer. The same applies to size areas c to m, and their explanation will be omitted. These size areas a to m are color-coded to improve visibility. In FIG. 3(a), for reference, the dimensions 70 cm, 73 cm, 76 cm, etc. are added, but these numerical values may be printed in each size area a to m.

[0017] As shown in FIG. 3(b), on the back of the measuring tape main body 201, a plurality of size areas n to t are divided to correspond to shirt D and represent sizes that fit the chest circumference. More specifically, size area n ranges from 102 cm to 106 cm, with the zero point as the reference point. This size area n indicates that for shirt D, if the chest circumference of the wearer falls within this range, the seller recommends that size S be a good fit. Similarly, size area o ranges from 106 cm to 110 cm, with the zero point as the reference point. This size area o indicates that for shirt D, if the chest circumference of the wearer falls within this range, the seller recommends that size M be a good fit. The same applies to size areas p to t, and their explanation will be omitted. These size areas n to t are color-coded to improve visibility. In Figure 3(b), for reference, dimensions such as 102 cm, 106 cm, 110 cm, etc. and sizes such as S, M, L, etc. are added, but these numerical values may also be printed in each size area n to t.

[0018] Fig. 4 shows a measuring tape 300 according to another embodiment of the present invention. The measuring tape 300 shown in Fig. 4 is for men's tops. This measuring tape 300 is prepared for a specific top. A top is an outer garment such as a shirt or jacket, and for example, "shirt E" is a specific top. Note that tape measure 300 is similar to tape measure 100 shown in Fig. 1 in that it has flexible tape-like tape measure body 301 and one end 301a of tape measure body 301 is set as the zero point, and therefore a description thereof will be omitted. Furthermore, the method of using tape measure 200 is similar to that described in Fig. 2, and therefore a description thereof will be omitted.

[0019] On the top and bottom of one side of the tape measure body 301, a plurality of size areas are visibly marked for a plurality of predetermined parts of the human body. 4, a plurality of size areas a to g are divided at the top of one side of the tape measure body 301 to correspond to shirt E and represent sizes that fit around the neck. Also, a plurality of size areas h to n are divided at the bottom of one side of the tape measure body 301 to correspond to shirt E and represent sizes that fit around the chest. The details of the size areas a to g and h to n are based on the same concept as those of the tape measures 100 and 200 described above, and therefore will not be described again.

[0020] Here, one side of the tape measure body 301 is divided into upper and lower sections, but in cases where it is not expected that the values for both measurements will overlap, such as for neck circumference (approximately 37 cm to 55 cm for an average man) and chest circumference (approximately 102 cm to 136 cm for an average man), one side of the tape measure body 301 may not be divided into upper and lower sections, but may instead have multiple size areas a to g for neck circumference and multiple size areas h to n for chest circumference.

[0021] As described above, a plurality of size areas are visibly marked on the tape measure body 101 (201, 301) of the tape measure 100 (200, 300), and the plurality of size areas are divided to correspond to specific clothing and represent sizes that fit the dimensions of specific parts of the human body (such as waist circumference or chest circumference). This makes it possible to provide a tape measure that is suitable for use in selecting the size of specific clothing. For example, as explained in Fig. 2, by measuring the chest circumference of a user who wishes to purchase blouse B using a tape measure 100, it is possible to easily determine the size of blouse B that fits the chest circumference. This reduces size discrepancies when selling and purchasing blouse B through mail order, providing benefits to both sellers and buyers. Furthermore, when it is necessary to communicate the measurement results to others (sellers or third parties), if it is possible to communicate only the color of the size area, for example, the resistance to communicating the measurement results to others can be reduced.

[0022] Furthermore, since the tape measure body 101 (201, 301) is designed to measure multiple predetermined parts of the human body, it is possible to measure multiple predetermined parts with a single tape measure 100 (200, 300), as it is marked with multiple size areas that are divided to represent sizes that fit the dimensions of one predetermined part (for example, size areas a to i for the waist of the tape measure 100) and multiple size areas that are divided to represent sizes that fit the dimensions of another predetermined part (for example, size areas j to r for the chest circumference of the tape measure 100).

[0023] A specific example of how to use a measure to which the present invention is applied will be described below. For example, a retailer may distribute a measuring tape for the clothing to a user who wishes to purchase the clothing at a retailer's store.

[0024] Furthermore, for example, a measuring tape for a particular piece of clothing may be made available to the user on a description screen of the clothing in an online shop. Fig. 5 is a diagram showing an example of a clothing description screen in an online shop. Fig. 6 is a diagram showing the general configuration of a network system that allows users to purchase a tape measure on the clothing description screen in an online shop. Note that conventionally known EC mechanisms can be used to realize the online shop, and only the details related to purchasing a tape measure will be explained here.

[0025] FIG. 6 is a diagram showing a schematic configuration of a network system. Information processing device 1 functions as a data providing device to which the present invention is applied, and includes a display control unit 1a and a transmission unit 1b. A storage device 2 is also connected to information processing device 1. Information on clothing products and information on measuring tapes associated with each piece of clothing are stored in storage device 2. The measuring tape information includes data that enables printing of an image for creating the measuring tape on paper. Information processing device 1 is realized by a computer device equipped with, for example, a CPU, ROM, RAM, etc.

[0026] The display control unit 1a displays a clothes explanation screen 500 as shown in Fig. 5 on the display device of the external information processing device 4 via a network 3 such as the Internet. The clothes explanation screen 500 displays information such as an image of the clothes 501 stored in the storage device 2, as well as buttons for selecting how to obtain a measuring tape for the clothes 501, specifically a "Send" button 502 and a "Download" button 503. When the "Send" button 502 is pressed, the seller will send the measuring tape for the clothes 501 to the user by mail or the like.

[0027] When the "download" button 503 is pressed, the transmitter 1b transmits to the external information processing device 4 printable data stored in the memory device 2, which contains an image for creating a measuring tape for the garment 501 on paper of a specified size. The external information processing device 4 that has received the data performs printing using paper of a predetermined size in accordance with user operations. As a result, an image from which a measuring tape for the garment 501 can be created is printed on paper 700 of the predetermined size, as shown in FIG. 7 . In the illustrated example, bands 701a to 701d are printed on the paper 700. A plurality of color-coded size areas are printed in appropriate locations on the bands 701a to 701d. The measuring tape for the garment 501 can be created by cutting out the bands 701a to 701d and joining the right-hand edge of the adhesive tab 702 of the band 701a to the left-hand edge of the band 702b, and similarly joining the right-hand edge of the band 701b to the left-hand edge of the band 702c and the right-hand edge of the band 701c to the left-hand edge of the band 702d. As described above, a user can create a measuring tape for clothing that the user wishes to purchase using data acquired via a network, and can quickly obtain the tape.

[0028] Although the tape measure to which the present invention is applied is associated with a specific garment, it is not necessary to associate it with only one specific garment. For example, multiple tape measures (a first tape measure, a second tape measure, etc.) are prepared as tape measures for women's tops. The positions of the size areas on these multiple tape measures are set according to the relationship between the measurements of specific body parts and the sizes recommended by the seller, depending on the silhouette and fit of the garment. The seller then classifies the tops it sells, such as tops that fit the first tape measure, tops that fit the second tape measure, etc. These multiple tape measures are provided to users in advance, and a message such as "Please use the second tape measure for this top" is displayed on a top introduction screen in an online shop. The user can easily determine which size suits them by measuring their specific body parts using the second tape measure they have obtained in advance.

[0029] Although the present invention has been described above with reference to the embodiments, the above embodiments are merely illustrative of specific examples of how the present invention can be implemented, and the technical scope of the present invention should not be construed as being limited by these embodiments. In other words, the present invention can be implemented in various forms without departing from its technical concept or main features. The measuring tapes 100, 200, and 300 shown in Figures 1, 3, and 4 are merely examples and are not intended to be limiting. For example, although visibility is inferior to color coding, multiple size areas may be separated by lines alone. Furthermore, multiple size areas may be separated by letters, patterns, etc., rather than by color coding.

[0030] Furthermore, like a typical tape measure, the tape measure body may be marked with scales in cm and mm (millimeters), and multiple size areas may be marked. Furthermore, although the waist (waist circumference), chest circumference, and neck circumference have been described as dimensions of specific parts of the human body, other dimensions such as shoulder width, sleeve length, hip circumference, etc. may also be considered. [Explanation of symbols]

[0031] 100, 200, 300: Tape measure, 101, 201, 301: Tape measure body

Claims

1. a display control means for displaying clothing on a screen of a display device and displaying an operation section for obtaining a tape measure used to measure a predetermined part of a human body; a transmitting means for transmitting data, which enables printing of an image for creating a paper tape measure with the garment as the specific garment, to an external information processing device via a network in response to an operation of the operating unit; The measure is A flexible tape-shaped measuring tape body is provided. A plurality of size areas are visibly marked on the tape measure body, the plurality of size areas are divided to represent sizes that correspond to the specific garment and fit the dimensions of the predetermined body part, A data providing device, characterized in that each of the plurality of size areas is configured to be identifiable by characters indicating dimensions and information other than characters indicating sizes.

2. Targeting a plurality of the predetermined regions, 2. The data providing device according to claim 1, wherein the measuring tape body has a plurality of size areas that are divided so as to represent sizes that fit the dimensions of one predetermined part, and a plurality of size areas that are divided so as to represent sizes that fit the dimensions of another predetermined part.

3. 3. The data providing device according to claim 1, wherein the plurality of size areas are color-coded with different colors.

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