Fabric Search Interface Using Preference-Based Data Arrangement

Solution Overview

Problem

Fabric information systems lack the ability to present physical features automatically, requiring manual measurements that are costly and time-consuming.

Innovation Solution

A fabric searching system that includes a memory for storing fabric and user databases, a processor for selecting and arranging fabric data groups based on searching conditions, and a display for presenting the arranged data to users, optimizing the display of fabric data based on user preferences and requirements.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Measurement precision

If manual measurements are performed to obtain fabric features, then fabric physical features can be obtained, but costs increase and time consumption increases

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvefabric feature accuracyVSAvoidtime consumption

Core Design Contradiction:

Measurement precisionVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The patent creates a virtual fabric database that copies and stores fabric information including images, specifications, and features. This digital copy allows automated searching and comparison without requiring physical manual measurements, thus reducing time consumption while maintaining measurement precision through structured data storage

Inventive Principle:

Principle #26Copying

Solution Approach 2:

The patent replaces the mechanical manual measurement system with an automated computer-based system. The processor automatically searches, compares, and retrieves fabric data from the database based on user conditions, eliminating the need for physical measurement tools and manual operations

Inventive Principle:

Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

2Measurement precision

If manual measurements are performed to obtain fabric features, then fabric physical features can be obtained, but costs increase

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvefabric feature accuracyVSAvoidcost

Core Design Contradiction:

Measurement precisionVSEase of manufacture

Solution Approach 1:

The patent creates a virtual fabric database that copies and stores fabric information including images, specifications, and features. This digital copy allows automated searching and comparison without requiring physical manual measurements, thus reducing time consumption while maintaining measurement precision through structured data storage

Inventive Principle:

Principle #26Copying

Solution Approach 2:

The patent replaces the mechanical manual measurement system with an automated computer-based system. The processor automatically searches, compares, and retrieves fabric data from the database based on user conditions, eliminating the need for physical measurement tools and manual operations

Inventive Principle:

Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

3Quantity of substance

If fabric data is displayed without arrangement according to user preferences, then all fabric information is available, but search efficiency decreases

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvefabric data completenessVSAvoidsearch efficiency

Core Design Contradiction:

Quantity of substanceVSProductivity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent performs preliminary arrangement of fabric data in the database according to user preferences and searching conditions. The processor pre-organizes fabric information including images, specifications, and features, so that when users search, the system can quickly retrieve and display relevant data without requiring users to manually sort through all fabric information

Inventive Principle:

Principle #10Preliminary action

Solution Approach 2:

The patent applies different display arrangements to different portions of fabric data based on user preferences. The system can arrange fabric images, specifications, and features in different formats and priorities according to specific user needs, allowing the most relevant information to be displayed prominently while maintaining access to complete data

Inventive Principle:

Principle #3Local quality

Data Source

PatentEP4687048A1Fabric searching system

Publication Date: 2026.02.04 TAIWAN TEXTILE RESEARCH INSTITUTE

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AI summary

A fabric searching system includes: a memory storing a fabric database and a user database corresponding to user information; a processor selecting, in the fabric database, a first fabric data group conformed to a first fabric searching condition, and store a first selected fabric data group in the first fabric data group into the user database according to the user information; and a display displaying the first fabric data group, in which after the first selected fabric data group is stored into the user database, the processor selects, in the fabric database, a second fabric data group conformed to a second fabric searching condition, and arranging the second fabric data group according to the first selected fabric data group, and the display displays the second fabric data group which is arranged according to the first selected fabric data group.