Online Clothing Fit Modification Using Body Coordinates
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current methods for determining the fit of clothing online are prone to error due to variability in clothing sizes, making it difficult for users to estimate whether clothing will fit their body without physical try-on.
Innovation Solution
A network-based publication modification system that uses body coordinates, obtained through optical scans or measurements, to modify clothing product listings on an online platform, indicating fit areas and suggesting suitable sizes by overlaying images with color or pattern modifications.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Measurement precision
If users physically try on clothing to determine fit, then fit accuracy is improved, but time consumption and resource usage increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent creates a digital copy of the user's body through 3D scanning technology, generating a virtual avatar that replicates physical body measurements and proportions. This digital twin allows virtual try-on experiences without physical garment handling, eliminating time consumption while maintaining fit accuracy through precise measurement mapping between the avatar and clothing models
Solution Approach 2:
The patent replaces the mechanical process of physically trying on clothing with an optical and computational system. 3D scanners capture body geometry using light reflection, and computer algorithms process this data to generate fit assessments, substituting physical manipulation with optical measurement and digital processing to achieve the same fit determination function
2Loss of time
If users rely on size charts and measurements to estimate fit, then time consumption is reduced, but fit accuracy deteriorates due to size variability
Solution Approach 1:
The patent transforms the fit determination parameters from standardized size chart measurements to personalized 3D body geometry data. Instead of comparing against generic size ranges that vary between brands, the system uses precise volumetric measurements of the user's actual body shape, creating a new parameter set that eliminates size variability issues while maintaining quick assessment capability
Solution Approach 2:
The patent performs preliminary 3D body scanning and measurement capture before the shopping process begins, storing this personalized geometric data for future use. This pre-acquired body model serves as a reference for all subsequent fit assessments, eliminating the need for repeated measurements and providing consistent, accurate fit predictions across different clothing items and brands
3Loss of energy
If online clothing purchases are made without physical try-on, then resource consumption is reduced, but fit uncertainty increases leading to returns
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements a feedback mechanism where the 3D body scan data is continuously compared against the digital clothing model's geometry, and fit assessment results are fed back to the user with visual indicators showing specific areas of good or poor fit. This detailed feedback loop increases fit certainty by providing actionable information about expected fit quality, reducing purchase uncertainty and return rates while maintaining resource efficiency
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AI summary
In various example embodiments, a system and method for modifying publications of a network-based publication system are presented. The system receives a set of body coordinates from a client device and associates the set of body coordinates with a user account. The system identifies a set of clothing images within a set of publications retrieved as a result of a query. The system generates a set of modified clothing images from one or more images of the set of clothing images and causes presentation of the set of modified clothing images at the client device.