Integrated Garment Design Software with Parametric Pattern Modification
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing garment design technologies lack integration and interoperability between flat sketch creation, pattern production, and 3D drape simulation, leading to inefficiencies such as repetitive tasks, inability to modify patterns by size or shape, and lack of linkage between data stored by different programs, resulting in inconvenient data retrieval and utilization.
Innovation Solution
An integrated garment design application program that allows for parametric design of patterns, 3D simulation on a human body model, and modification of patterns in a draped state, stored in a computer-readable medium, enabling efficient creation, storage, and retrieval of data across all stages of garment design.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If separate programs are used for flat sketch creation, pattern production, and 3D drape simulation, then each program can focus on its specific function, but the overall workflow becomes inefficient due to lack of integration and interoperability
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines multiple separate garment design programs (flat sketch creation, pattern production, and 3D drape simulation) into a single integrated application. This integration allows seamless data flow between different design stages, eliminating the need for manual data transfer and re-entry, thereby improving workflow efficiency while maintaining functional specialization through modular architecture.
Solution Approach 2:
The integrated application provides multi-functional capabilities by incorporating flat sketch creation, parametric pattern making, and 3D drape simulation within a single software platform. This universal design enables users to perform multiple garment design tasks without switching between different applications, enhancing both productivity and adaptability.
2Ease of manufacture
If traditional pattern CAD programs are used to create patterns for multiple sizes, then patterns can be created for each size, but the process requires repetitive manual operations for each size variation
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements parametric pattern making where pattern dimensions are defined by adjustable parameters rather than fixed values. Users can modify pattern sizes by changing parameter values (e.g., body measurements, ease values), and the system automatically recalculates and regenerates the entire pattern. This eliminates repetitive manual operations for creating patterns in multiple sizes while maintaining ease of manufacture.
3Ease of operation
If existing 3D drape simulation programs are used, then virtual fitting can be performed, but the programs cannot modify pattern sizes or shapes in the draped state
Solution Approach 1:
The patent enables dynamic interaction between 3D drape simulation and pattern modification. Users can adjust pattern parameters (size, shape) directly in the draped state, and the system dynamically updates the 3D simulation to reflect these changes in real-time. This bidirectional linkage provides both ease of operation for virtual fitting and adaptability for pattern modification, resolving the limitation of static simulation programs.
4Reliability
If separate programs store data independently, then each program manages its own data, but data retrieval and utilization across programs becomes inconvenient and difficult
Solution Approach 1:
The integrated application merges data management across previously separate programs into a unified system. Data created in one module (e.g., flat sketch) is automatically linked and accessible in other modules (e.g., pattern production, 3D simulation). This unified data management maintains data integrity and reliability while dramatically improving ease of retrieval and utilization across different design stages.
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AI summary
Program modules for works such as making garment flat sketches, patterns and work orders, and performing 3D drape simulations, etc. are implemented as one integrated software package and can be made into one executable file. With the software package, garment patterns can be created in a parametric design manner. Parametric garment patterns can be imported to be performed 3D drape simulation on a 3D human model, and the size and shape of the patterns can be modified. The modification history of the patterns is stored separately, and even if the size of the pattern is changed, a pattern in which the modification history is reflected can be automatically generated. By using this integrated software package, all tasks necessary for 2D flat sketch drawing, patterning, 3D drape simulation, and work order production can be performed in an integrated manner with interconnection with each other.