A smart compact wardrobe system

Abstract

The invention relates to a user-friendly smart compact wardrobe providing fashion sustainability by recommending a variety of outfits from a digital wardrobe library created by an algorithm developed using loT and virtual reality technologies, and a smart compact wardrobe system that can be integrated into an existing wardrobe.

Description

[0001] A SMART COMPACT WARDROBE SYSTEM

[0002] Technical Field

[0003] The invention relates to a user-friendly smart compact wardrobe providing fashion sustainability by recommending a variety of outfits from a digital wardrobe library created by an algorithm developed using loT and virtual reality technologies, and a smart compact wardrobe system that can be integrated into an existing wardrobe.

[0004] State of the Art

[0005] Today, the most important reason for problems like global warming, environmental disasters, and unhealthy living is that we waste and consume our resources irresponsibly. Unconscious and excessive consumption not only depletes resources quickly but also disrupts the economy and society. Production and consumption are essential for social survival, and balanced production-consumption mechanisms should be developed.

[0006] On the other hand, clothing consumption is increasing in an unbalanced manner. Several initiatives have emerged to prevent this. The basic philosophy of the slow fashion movement, which is one of them, is to create products that can be worn for a long time, are of high quality, and will never go out of style. This movement aims to produce using local resources, fashion styles, and natural materials.

[0007] However, having too many clothes increases energy, water, and detergent consumption. In order to make clothes last longer and for health-related reasons, use less water and chemicals. Detergents, fabric softeners, and perfumes can cause serious health problems in people who have chronic conditions like asthma or allergies. When cleaning materials are used, a large portion of these chemicals can enter the sewerage system and end up in the receiving water and soil. Developing smart systems to address health and environmental concerns is crucial.

[0008] On the other hand, when residential electricity consumption is examined, it is discovered that the majority of electricity consumption is derived from white goods or small household appliances such as irons that meet individual needs such as cleaning, drying, and ironing. Despite manufacturers aiming to reduce energy consumption through energy categorization, energy consumption has significantly increased and continues to rise. Although such measures are taken, the amount of energy, water, and detergent used for clothes that are only worn once renders this problem unsolvable.

[0009] Today, sustainability studies continue in every field of social order. Textile-related research and studies are ongoing. Certain brands try to raise awareness about the consumption frenzy. Within the scope of sustainability, these companies design their products with organic materials like hemp fiber and create transformable products. Hemp fiber plays an important role in a sustainable environment because of its ability to disappear naturally. Efforts to make clothes last longer, as well as consumer roles in promoting a sustainable environment, are crucial. Although the aforementioned brands attempt to direct fashion sustainably using recycled fabrics, this solution is only implemented by the manufacturer if the consumer profile is not conscious.

[0010] On the other hand, many people either forget the clothes they buy because they do not know how or with what they can wear them later, or they buy additional pieces to create an outfit, resulting in excessive consumption. Second-hand sales practices have been implemented to prevent this, but they have not fully addressed the issue.

[0011] In one state of the art, the User..S >^ific.:;ayOTt:.. Smart.. ardrobe link includes a smart wardrobe. Although the wardrobe system in question suggests outfits to the user, it does not use steam to iron the clothes on the hanger or clean the once-worn clothes on the hanger. It is also not a system that displays the location of the clothes and provides the user with inventory information. In other words, said closet is entirely manual, self-determined, and devoid of any technological components.

[0012] On the other hand, some brands, such as XINGma Automatic Wireless Vertical Steam Iron, LG Styler, and Samsung Airdresser, have dry cleaning and ironing devices, but these technologies do not use artificial intelligence (Al), augmented reality (AR), or loT technology, and do not provide an integrated usage experience across the entire wardrobe. Given all of these factors, new systems must be developed to reduce unconscious consumption and increase sustainability in the fashion industry.

[0013] Brief Description of the Invention

[0014] The invention aims to create a user-friendly smart compact wardrobe providing fashion sustainability by recommending a variety of outfits from a digital wardrobe library created by an algorithm developed using loT and virtual reality technologies, and a smart compact wardrobe system that can be integrated into an existing wardrobe.

[0015] The inventive smart compact wardrobe system is a product that contributes to sustainable slow fashion by reminding consumers of clothes they do not wear, reducing energy, water, and detergent consumption by providing cleaning of clothes worn once without washing on the shelf, and reducing energy consumed by ironing with the steam system on the shelf; detergent, perfume, fabric softener, and so on.

[0016] The inventive smart wardrobe system is a closet system developed thanks to artificial intelligence. The inventive smart wardrobe system is a wardrobe system designed using artificial intelligence. The system contributes to a more sustainable fashion industry by recognizing every garment in the wardrobe and suggesting numerous combinations to the user from the digital wardrobe library created using loT and Al technology to prevent consumption frenzy. With augmented reality technology, the outfit can be tried on without wasting time. Instead of putting used clothes that smell of sweat, perfume, cigarettes, and so on into the washing machine, the odors are removed by steam and vacuuming, saving energy, water, and detergent. It saves time by providing steam ironing for clothing that requires ironing. Vacuuming and intensive ventilation make the clothes of people with chronic diseases such as asthma and allergies, and those who have pets shedding hair, more useful and healthier.

[0017] With the invention, people have a more controlled consumption and usage experience. The invention's wardrobe system employs loT technology to ensure that when a user shops on e- commerce sites, a stock notification is sent to their phone, as well as a warning that a similar garment is already available, thereby promoting conscious and sustainable consumption. With the invention, using a washing machine and dryer to clean the garment that is worn once is no longer necessary, energy, water and detergent consumption is avoided, the effort and energy consumption for ironing and removing lint from clothes practically and effortlessly is minimized and an algorithm developed using an artificial intelligence system identifies the clothes' places, suggestions are made regarding what to wear depending on the weather, as warnings are given for clothes that have not been worn for a long time, it is aimed to ensure a sustainable transformation.

[0018] The smart compact wardrobe system reduces the need for cleaning products, and even when they are used, it prevents health problems by removing remaining odors from clothes using steam and vacuuming. To make people adopt slow fashion, it halts the consumption frenzy by creating countless combinations of existing clothing. For a more sustainable life, the control unit, which uses the inventive algorithm, reminds and warns the user to use or dispose of clothes that have not been worn in a long time. In this way, a capsule closet is created, which helps to raise awareness among people. To reduce energy consumption, the invention uses less energy to clean clothes that are stain-free and worn only once, whereas smoke, cigarettes, perfume, and sweat odors are odoriferous, and extend the garment's wearability. It is ideal for cleaning clothes that cannot be worn together, such as sportswear. This saves energy, reduces water consumption, and makes detergent safer for the environment and people.

[0019] A 270°-angle camera-like imaging unit detects the garment as it is placed in the wardrobe and saves it to the digital wardrobe library. Different combinations of clothes in the wardrobe are created using an algorithm developed with Al technology. Clothes in the wardrobe saved in the digital wardrobe library, may be selected from the phone or digital screen, allowing for various combinations. When shopping online, warnings like 'this is already available or similar' can help you make more conscious decisions. Therefore, technological support is provided for adopting a non-consumerist approach.

[0020] It easily cleans clothes that have been worn once and is unsure whether they should be washed or not. This extends the life of the clothes, depending on the quality of the fabric. Pillow cases, quilt covers, towels, and other items, in addition to clothing, can all be cleaned. The invention's wardrobe system includes a separate cabinet where clothes are purified using steam and vacuuming. The individual distinguishes clothes that he or she has worn once (sportswear, t-shirt with odor, or even if there is no odor, it is unclear whether it should be worn again or washed, pillowcase, etc.). When choosing to throw it in the machine or leaving it on the wing chair, people throw the clothes into the cabin. As a result, the inventive compact wardrobe system offers the following innovations and benefits:

[0021] • It creates a common connection with e-commerce sites and sends a stock notification to the user via phone when a similar item (if any) is already available while shopping online.

[0022] • It ensures the longevity of clothing. Frequently washed clothes' lifespan shortens, depending on the fabric quality. By preventing this, it adapts to slow fashion and makes it easier to implement sustainable fashion. This prevents consumption frenzy.

[0023] • The degree and duration of steam can be adjusted by adjusting the temperature of the resistance wire, or the time of steam can be pre-programmed for later hours and days.

[0024] • It ensures sustainable consumption. Thus, it allows reusing forgotten clothes for a longer period of time.

[0025] • Thanks to steam, time and energy used for ironing is reduced. Thus, clothes that must be ready quickly are ironed in a short period of time using timed steam. In addition to reducing electricity consumption, it saves time with tools like an iron and ironing boards.

[0026] • It uses less energy, water, and detergent. Thus, rather than washing once-worn clothes in a short program, it conserves energy by cleaning the clothes. It reduces detergent consumption, making the experience more environmentally friendly. It minimizes water usage.

[0027] • Thanks to the developed algorithm, it generates combinations and displays or suggests them to the user via a digital screen. Thus, the algorithm recognizes forgotten clothes, or clothes that have not been worn in a long time and combines them for reuse. In this way, it discourages unnecessary shopping by demonstrating that various combinations can be made with what is available. If they are still not worn, it is recommended to dispose of them.

[0028] • Thanks to the algorithm developed, no time is wasted trying on clothes; the desired clothes are selected from the digital wardrobe library, and their appearance on the user is displayed on the screen.

[0029] • When shopping online (from e-commerce sites) from a phone, an algorithm developed with Internet of Things (loT) technology sends a warning to the screen, reminding the user that the clothes already exist in the wardrobe. It can direct you to the nearest second-hand stores to dispose of clothes that have not been worn in a long time or make outfit suggestions. Alternatively, recycling locations can be shared for those that need to be disposed of.

[0030] • The control unit informs the user on the screen where the garment is on which shelf, thanks to the loT algorithm developed for it. If the user cannot find what they are looking for, the desired garment is searched in the digital library and the shelf is located.

[0031] • Access to the library is through a separate device, such as a phone. The digital screen is integrated with the camera system, and the digital wardrobe library created can also be viewed on a smartphone. This application simplifies stock management.

[0032] • There is a dust and feather collection chamber for collecting hair. It collects pets' hair. For allergic people, instead of continuously washing, the hairs are collected in at least one chamber by vacuuming with a vacuum device such as a vacuum cleaner after steam. When the relevant chamber is full, it gives a warning, and the inside is cleaned with a vacuum device such as a vacuum cleaner before being reused. The openable collector chamber allows for more detailed cleaning if desired.

[0033] • The display is easy to use. It can be controlled by voice command.

[0034] • The system can be integrated with existing wardrobes. To install the camera system and avoid bumps when opening and closing the cabinet doors, a 10 cm-high base is placed on the cabinet. Electrical cables are connected behind this base.

[0035] • Because of its compact design, all functions can be performed in a single area, eliminating the need to sort the laundry basket by color, place it in the washing machine, and then wait for it to dry in the dryer, if available, or on the balcony, if not.

[0036] • If you already have an inverter, you can use solar energy to power it by connecting an electric cable under the cabinet base.

[0037] • A combination is recommended to the user based on the season.

[0038] • It provides cleaning suggestions for odors and stains on clothing that cannot be removed with steam and eliminates odors.

[0039] • It provides a one-of-a-kind solution for clothes that are unsure whether they should be worn once and then reused. Using the developed algorithm in conjunction with loT technology results in a longer-lasting, more sustainable system, as well as a unique wardrobe experience for the user.

[0040] • A controlled clothing stock is created for economic and environmental sustainability.

[0041] Description of The Figures Figure 1. A representative front view of the inventive compact wardrobe system.

[0042] Figure 2.A representative section of the inventive compact wardrobe system.

[0043] Figure 3.A front view of a component of the inventive compact wardrobe system, comprising the digital display and vacuum device input.

[0044] Description of the References in the Figures

[0045] In order to better understand the invention, the corresponding numbers in the figures are given below:

[0046] 1. Compact wardrobe system

[0047] 1.1. Image provider unit

[0048] 1.2. Steam outlet grill

[0049] 1.3. Closet rubber

[0050] 1.4. Steam duct

[0051] 1.5. Water filling compartment

[0052] 1.6. Water tank

[0053] 1.7. Grilled shelf

[0054] 1.8. Filter

[0055] 1.9. Vacuum device inlet

[0056] 1.10. Chamber

[0057] 1.11. Resistance wire

[0058] 1.12. Hanger

[0059] 1.13. Collector chamber

[0060] 1.14. Digital display

[0061] 2. Cabinet

[0062] Detailed Description of the Invention

[0063] The inventive compact wardrobe system (1), which can also be integrated into a wardrobe (1); comprises at least one digital library comprising data such as an image of at least one type of clothing, at least one image provider unit (1.1) scanning the clothes the wardrobe (1) and saves them in the digital wardrobe library which allows the person to be displayed on a digital screen (1.14), at least one steam outlet grill (1.2), which allows the heated and evaporated water to escape, thus allowing the clothes to be laundered and the steam to be evenly distributed, at least one closet rubber (1.3) for preventing the steam from escaping, at least one steam duct (1.4) to allow the steam to travel and reach all parts of the garments evenly, at least one water filling compartment (1.5) providing access to a water tank (1.6), at least one water tank (1.6), which is a compartment to be filled with a predetermined amount of water and which is also intended to generate steam and enable steam cleaning, at least one grilled shelf (1.7) on which clothes or a large number of clothes can be placed orderly / disorderly and dust and / or lint can be vacuumed out from underneath, at least one filter (1.8) trapping dust and / or lint below the aforementioned grilled shelf (1.7), at least one vacuum device inlet (1.9) into which the hose of at least one external vacuum device can be inserted without opening the cover, thus cleaning the filter and chamber, or at least one receptacle for electrical cables and components (1.10) comprising at least one internal vacuum device providing the required vacuuming, at least one resistance wire heating up when current is supplied and allowing ironing / steam implementations to be made for quick drying of damp or wet laundry (1.11), at least one fixed hanger allowing direct placement of clothes such as pants, t-shirts, etc. to be steam / vacuum treated or where clothes such as shirts, dresses, etc. are hung with at least one conventional hanger (1.12), at least one collecting chamber (1.13) near the base where dust and / or lint accumulates, which can be opened / closed and which ensures that the interior of the wardrobe (1) is anti-allergenic, at least one digital display (1.14) allowing the user to see the combination created by a control unit based on the data in the digital wardrobe library, showing the steam ironing level (or heat level), application time, speed setting, automatic cleaning, lint collection, deodorization, cleaning settings, selecting options such as fresh air, and also showing a warning (use or give to an organization) for clothes that have not been worn for a long time, and at least one control unit creating at least one combination according to the season and displaying the created combination on the person using a digital screen (1.14), by selecting the desired clothes from the digital wardrobe library and inspecting them on the user, or suggesting recycling locations for those that need to be disposed of, suggesting at least one outfit through the digital display (1.14) and also directing to the nearest secondhand organization for the disposal of long-worn clothes, showing the user which garment is on which grilled shelf (1.7) on the digital screen (1.14) or on at least one device screen with which the wardrobe (1) is in wireless communication, scanning the desired piece of clothing from the digital library in case the user cannot find what he is looking for and finds which shelf (1.7) it is on, vacuuming the environment in which the clothes are located after steaming to collect dust / feathers, providing cleaning advice for odors and stains on the clothes that are not removed by steaming to remove the odors, and warning when the said collector chamber (1.13) in which dust and / or hair are collected is full, recognizing voice commands and enabling the performing of those commands, reminding and warning the user to use or dispose of clothes that have not been worn for a long time and performing all of these functions by running at least one algorithm developed using artificial reality, artificial intelligence and internet of things technology.

[0064] The inventive compact wardrobe system (1) comprises at least one cabinet in which clothes are purified by steam and vacuuming. Said cabinet (2) comprises the components of the compact wardrobe system (1) in the preferred embodiment of the invention, namely the steam outlet grill (1.2), the closet rubber (1.3), the digital display (1.4), the water filling compartment (1.5), the water tank (1.6), the grilled shelf (1.7), the filter (1.8), vacuum inlet

[0065] (1.9) or at least one built-in vacuum device provided the necessary vacuuming, reservoir

[0066] (1.10), heating wire (1.11), at least one fixed or movable hanger (1.12) other than the hangers in other cabinets of the cabinet, and collecting chamber (1.13). In other words, as mentioned above, people choose between putting clothes in the washing machine / dryer or throwing them onto the wing chair, throw at least one garment in at least one cabinet (2).

[0067] The inventive smart compact wardrobe system (1) is in communication with another smart device (such as a phone, tablet, computer). The said communication is performed via loT technology. When a user wants to go shopping through an e-commerce site, for example, they receive stock notifications on their phone and are informed that similar clothing is already available, ensuring conscious and sustainable consumption. The digital display (1.14) is integrated with the camera system, and the digital wardrobe library created can also be viewed on a smartphone. This application allows stock management for the user.

[0068] The inventive wardrobe system (1) can also be integrated into existing clothes closets. Thanks to its compact design, the desired cleaning, drying and ironing processes can be performed without the need for any other device. The compact wardrobe system (1) can also be operated on solar energy since it comprises at least one inverter that converts solar energy into direct current.

[0069] The inventive wardrobe system (1) is integrated into vacuuming machines such as vacuum cleaners. Furthermore, the wardrobe system (1) comprises at least one internal vacuum device providing the required vacuuming.

[0070] The imager unit (1.1) preferably performs imaging or scanning at 270° angles.

[0071] The tank (1.6) in the preferred embodiment of the invention has a capacity of 2 liters and is preferably made of aluminum material to generate steam but should not be considered limited to this material. Optionally, in case of asthma or allergies, natural essences can be added to the water tank (1.6) to provide a pleasant scent to the clothes.

[0072] Industrial Applicability of the Invention

[0073] The invention relates to a user-friendly smart compact wardrobe providing fashion sustainability by recommending a variety of outfits from a digital wardrobe library created by an algorithm developed using loT and virtual reality technologies, and a smart compact wardrobe system that can be integrated into an existing wardrobe, and it is industrially applicable.

[0074] The invention is not limited to the above description and a person skilled in the art can easily produce different applications of the invention. These should be evaluated within the scope of the protection claimed by the claims of the invention.

Claims

CLAIMS1. A compact wardrobe system (1) which can be integrated into an existing wardrobe, comprising at least one steam outlet grill (1.2), which allows the heated and evaporated water to escape, thus allowing the clothes to be laundered and the steam to be evenly distributed, at least one closet rubber (1.3) for preventing the steam from escaping, at least one water filling compartment (1.5) providing access to a water tank (1.6), at least one water tank (1.6), which is a compartment to be filled with a predetermined amount of water and which is also intended to generate steam and enable steam cleaning, at least one fixed hanger allowing direct placement of clothes such as pants, t-shirts, etc. to be steam / vacuum treated or where clothes such as shirts, dresses, etc. are hung with at least one conventional hanger (1.12); at least one digital library comprising data such as an image of at least one type of clothing, at least one image provider unit (1.1) scanning the clothes the wardrobe (1) and saves them in the digital wardrobe library which allows the person to be displayed on a digital screen (1.14), at least one steam duct (1.4) to allow the steam to travel and reach all parts of the garments evenly, at least one grilled shelf (1.7) on which clothes or a large number of clothes can be placed orderly / disorderly and dust and / or lint can be vacuumed out from underneath, at least one filter (1.8) trapping dust and / or lint below the aforementioned grilled shelf (1.7), at least one vacuum device inlet (1.9) into which the hose of at least one external vacuum device can be inserted without opening the cover, thus cleaning the filter and chamber, or at least one receptacle for electrical cables and components (1.10) comprising at least one internal vacuum device providing the required vacuuming, at least one resistance wire heating up when current is supplied and allowing ironing / steam implementations to be made for quick drying of damp or wet laundry (1.11), at least one collecting chamber (1.13) near the base where dust and / or lint accumulates, which can be opened / closed and which ensures that the interior of the wardrobe (1) is anti-allergenic, at least one digital display (1.14) allowing the user to see the combination created by a control unit based on the data in the digital wardrobe library, showing the steam ironing level (or heat level), application time, speed setting, automatic cleaning, lint collection, deodorization, cleaning settings, options such as steaming / vacuuming, and also showing a warning (use or give to an organization) for clothes that have not been worn for a long time, and characterized in that it comprises at least one control unit creating at least one combination according to the season and displaying the created combination on the person using a digital screen (1.14), byselecting the desired clothes from the digital wardrobe library and inspecting them on the user, or suggesting recycling locations for those that need to be disposed of, suggesting at least one outfit through the digital display (1.14) and also directing to the nearest secondhand organization for the disposal of long-worn clothes, showing the user which garment is on which shelf (1.7) on the digital screen (1.14) or on at least one device screen with which the wardrobe (1) is in wireless communication, scanning the desired piece of clothing from the digital library in case the user cannot find what he is looking for and finds which shelf (1.7) it is on, vacuuming the environment in which the clothes are located after steaming to collect dust / feathers, providing cleaning advice for odors and stains on the clothes that are not removed by steaming to remove the odors, and warning when the said collector chamber (1.13) in which dust and / or hair are collected is full, recognizing voice commands and enabling the performing of those commands, reminding and warning the user to use or dispose of clothes that have not been worn for a long time and performing all of these functions by running at least one algorithm developed using artificial reality, artificial intelligence and internet of things technology.

2. The compact wardrobe system (1) according to Claim 1, comprising steam outlet grill (1.2), cabinet rubber (1.3), digital display (1.4), water filling compartment (1.5), water tank (1.6), grilled shelf (1.7), filter (1.8), vacuum inlet (1.9) or at least one internal vacuum device providing the required vacuuming, a chamber (1.10), a resistance wire (1.11), at least one fixed or movable hanger (1.12) other than the hangers in other cabinets of the cabinet, and a collector chamber (113), characterized in that it comprises at least one cabinet (2) in which clothes are purified by steam and vacuuming.

3. The compact wardrobe system (1) according to Claim 2, characterized in that it comprises an image providing unit (1.1) for imaging or scanning at 270° angles.

4. The compact wardrobe system (1) according to Claim 3, characterized in that it comprises a water reservoir (1.6) formed of aluminum material.

5. The compact wardrobe system (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that it can operate with at least one inverter converting solar energy into direct current.

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