Clothing Color and Pattern Matching With Bayesian Feedback

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing methods for matching textiles, particularly articles of clothing, lack efficiency in identifying suitable pairs or outfits based on color and pattern analysis, and do not effectively incorporate user feedback to improve matching algorithms.

Innovation Solution

A method utilizing Bayesian probability analysis and user feedback to match articles of clothing by analyzing color and pattern information, creating a virtual wardrobe, and updating probabilities based on user feedback to enhance matching accuracy over time.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Measurement precision

If traditional color and pattern matching methods are used, then the matching process is simple, but the accuracy and reliability of matching recommendations are insufficient

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvematching accuracyVSAvoidsystem complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Measurement precisionVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent implements feedback mechanisms where user responses to matching recommendations are collected and used to update the Bayesian probability model. The system continuously learns from user feedback, adjusting probability distributions to improve future matching accuracy. This creates a closed-loop system that progressively enhances measurement precision through iterative refinement.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #23Feedback

Solution Approach 2:

The patent transforms the matching problem from simple color/pattern comparison to a probabilistic framework using Bayesian analysis. By changing the parameters from deterministic color values to probability distributions and likelihood ratios, the system achieves higher matching accuracy while managing complexity through mathematical formalization.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

2Reliability

If Bayesian probability analysis is implemented, then matching accuracy improves, but computational time and processing complexity increase

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvematching reliabilityVSAvoidprocessing time
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The patent performs preliminary actions by pre-calculating color and pattern features, storing them in structured formats before actual matching occurs. The Bayesian model parameters and probability distributions are prepared in advance, allowing faster computation during the actual matching process. This reduces real-time processing time while maintaining high reliability.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

3Adaptability or versatility

If the system incorporates user feedback for iterative learning, then adaptability to user preferences improves, but system complexity and data processing requirements increase

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveuser preference adaptabilityVSAvoidalgorithm complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent implements feedback mechanisms where user responses to matching recommendations are collected and used to update the Bayesian probability model. The system continuously learns from user feedback, adjusting probability distributions to improve future matching accuracy. This creates a closed-loop system that progressively enhances measurement precision through iterative refinement.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #23Feedback

Solution Approach 2:

The system performs self-service by automatically updating its own probability models and parameters based on collected user feedback without requiring manual reconfiguration. The Bayesian framework enables the system to self-adjust and adapt to changing user preferences autonomously, managing complexity through automated learning processes.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

Data Source

PatentUS12597228B1Textile matching using color and pattern recognition and methods of use
Publication Date: 2026.04.07 MYDIMODA INC
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AI summary

Textile matching using color and pattern recognition and methods of use are provided herein. An example method includes analyzing an image of a first article of clothing to obtain color information and pattern information, comparing the color information and pattern information of the first article of clothing to color information and pattern information for a plurality of other articles of clothing using Bayesian probability analysis to determine matched pairs, and providing a user with wardrobe suggestions using the matched pairs.