Fabric Feature Prediction System Using Machine Learning

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing methods for measuring fabric features are time-consuming and costly, requiring a fabric touch tester for each fabric, which is inefficient and expensive.

Innovation Solution

A method and system that predict fabric features by inputting fabric information, generating feature values, and performing calculations to produce predicted feature values without the need for direct measurement, using a fabric touch tester, processor, and memory to generate feature parameters and simulate fabric properties.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Measurement precision

If direct measurement of fabric features is performed using a fabric touch tester, then measurement accuracy is ensured, but time consumption and cost increase significantly

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvefabric feature measurement accuracyVSAvoidmeasurement time
Core Design Contradiction:
Measurement precisionVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The system performs preliminary actions by collecting fabric information (material composition, weight, texture, weave structure) and using machine learning models to predict fabric features before actual measurement. This preliminary prediction allows users to obtain fabric feature estimates without performing complete direct measurements, significantly reducing time consumption while maintaining acceptable accuracy for many applications.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

Solution Approach 2:

The system creates a virtual copy of the fabric measurement process through machine learning models. Instead of physically measuring every fabric sample with a touch tester, the system uses trained models that replicate the measurement function based on fabric information inputs. This copying approach enables rapid feature prediction without the time and resource costs of actual physical measurement.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #26Copying

2Measurement precision

If direct measurement of fabric features is performed using a fabric touch tester, then accurate fabric feature values are obtained, but cost increases significantly

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvefabric feature measurement accuracyVSAvoidmeasurement cost
Core Design Contradiction:
Measurement precisionVSQuantity of substance

Solution Approach 1:

The system replaces expensive, durable measurement equipment (fabric touch testers) with a computational approach using machine learning models and fabric information data. This substitution uses inexpensive computational resources instead of costly physical measurement devices, dramatically reducing measurement costs while providing sufficient accuracy for fabric feature prediction.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #27Cheap short-living objects (Disposable)

Solution Approach 2:

The system creates a virtual measurement system through machine learning models that replicates the function of expensive physical touch testers. By copying the measurement capability in software form, the system eliminates the need for costly hardware equipment while maintaining the ability to predict fabric features accurately.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #26Copying

3Loss of information

If fabric features are measured for every fabric sample, then complete fabric information is obtained, but productivity decreases due to time-consuming measurements

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvefabric feature information completenessVSAvoidfabric measurement efficiency
Core Design Contradiction:
Loss of informationVSProductivity

Solution Approach 1:

The system performs preliminary feature prediction using machine learning models based on fabric information inputs before deciding whether full measurement is necessary. This preliminary action allows the system to quickly assess fabric features and only perform complete measurements when absolutely necessary, significantly improving productivity while maintaining information completeness for critical applications.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

Solution Approach 2:

The system applies partial measurement action by using machine learning predictions for fabrics where approximate features suffice, and only performing complete measurements when full accuracy is required. This selective approach avoids excessive measurement of all fabrics, optimizing the balance between information completeness and productivity by applying the appropriate level of measurement action to each case.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #16Partial or excessive action

Data Source

PatentUS12130277B2Method and system of predicting fabric feature
Publication Date: 2024.10.29 TAIWAN TEXTILE RESEARCH INSTITUTE
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AI summary

A method of predicting fabric features is disclosed herein, and the method includes following operations. Inputting first fabric information of a first fabric. Generating first fabric feature values of the first fabric. Performing a first calculation on the first fabric information and the first fabric feature values. Generating feature parameters and first predicted feature values of the first fabric by the first calculation. Inputting second fabric information of a second fabric. Generating second fabric feature values of the second fabric according to the second fabric information and the feature parameters. A system of predicting fabric features is also disclosed herein.