3D Body Shape Model Creation Using Image Processing
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional clothing sizing methods are imprecise, leading to difficulties in achieving a proper fit, as they rely on limited parameters and require extensive tailor measurements, making it challenging to find readily available clothing that fits individual body shapes.
Innovation Solution
A process and system for creating a custom three-dimensional body shape model using images captured from devices like smartphones, which generates a virtual body form by modifying parameters of a predetermined model to accurately represent the user's body shape, allowing for precise measurements and garment fitting decisions.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Measurement precision
If conventional sizing measurements are used, then clothing options are readily available, but measurement precision is insufficient
Solution Approach 1:
The patent creates a three-dimensional digital copy of the user's body by capturing images and generating a virtual body model. This digital replica preserves accurate body measurements and shape characteristics without requiring physical measurement tools, thereby improving measurement precision while avoiding the complexity of traditional tailoring equipment
Solution Approach 2:
The patent replaces mechanical measurement systems (tape measures, physical fittings) with an optical-digital system using image capture devices and computational algorithms. This substitution eliminates the need for complex mechanical tools while achieving superior measurement accuracy through digital image processing and three-dimensional modeling
2Measurement precision
If tailor measurements are taken, then measurement precision is improved, but loss of time increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent performs preliminary action by automatically capturing multiple images of the user's body and generating the three-dimensional model without requiring real-time manual measurement during the clothing selection process. The measurements are pre-computed and stored in the digital body model, enabling rapid retrieval and application to various clothing items
Solution Approach 2:
The system enables self-service measurement by allowing users to capture their own body images using standard devices like smartphones. The automated processing pipeline then independently generates the three-dimensional model and extracts measurements, eliminating the need for professional tailors or measurement specialists while maintaining high precision
3Adaptability or versatility
If limited sizing parameters are used, then ease of operation is improved, but adaptability decreases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent transitions from traditional two-dimensional sizing parameters (chest width, waist circumference) to a three-dimensional digital body model that captures volumetric shape information. This dimensional expansion enables the system to represent complex body shapes, postures, and proportions that cannot be described by limited linear measurements, significantly improving adaptability to diverse body types
Solution Approach 2:
The three-dimensional digital body model serves multiple functions: it stores accurate measurements, represents body shape and posture, enables virtual try-on of clothing items, and provides a basis for generating size recommendations. This multi-functional approach allows a single comprehensive model to replace multiple separate measurement systems, achieving high adaptability without proportionally increasing complexity
Data Source
AI summary
A series of captured images of a user is received. Using a processor, the images are processed to identify a portion of each of the images corresponding to the user. Parameters of a predetermined three-dimensional human model are modified to fit a modified version of the predetermined three-dimensional human model across the identified portions of the images to determine a set of specific parameters representing a body profile of the user.