Garment Design Interface Using Virtual Layer for Data Accuracy
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional garment production methods face challenges in accurately delivering design data to manufacturers, as physical samples are time-consuming and digitalized designs can be difficult for manufacturers to intuitively understand and work with.
Innovation Solution
A user interface is designed with a virtual image layer and a selection layer, allowing users to select and interact with design data items, such as patterns, materials, and supplemental materials, with visual representations and annotations, enabling intuitive understanding and manipulation of design data.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Loss of information
If physical samples are used to deliver garment data, then the manufacturer can intuitively understand the design, but the delivery process takes a long time
Solution Approach 1:
The patent creates a virtual copy of the physical garment through 3D modeling and rendering, allowing the manufacturer to view and interact with a digital representation that preserves all design details without the need for physical sample delivery. This virtual garment model includes all design elements such as patterns, materials, and construction details in a digitally accessible format.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces a digital intermediary layer between the designer and manufacturer, using a virtual garment model that serves as a mediator to convey design information. This intermediary allows both parties to work with the same digital representation, eliminating the time delay of physical sample shipping while maintaining design accuracy.
2Loss of time
If digitalized design data is provided to manufacturer, then the delivery time is reduced, but it becomes difficult for the manufacturer to intuitively understand the design data
Solution Approach 1:
The patent transitions from 2D flat design data to a 3D virtual garment model that can be viewed from multiple angles and perspectives. This dimensional enhancement allows the manufacturer to intuitively understand the design by rotating, zooming, and examining the virtual garment from different viewpoints, making the digital data as comprehensible as physical samples.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent employs visual rendering techniques including color, texture, and material properties in the virtual garment model to convey design information intuitively. The virtual model displays realistic material appearances, color variations, and visual cues that help the manufacturer understand design intent without requiring physical samples.
3Manufacturing precision
If detailed design data is provided, then the manufacturing precision can be improved, but the complexity of the data increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments the virtual garment model into distinct components and layers, allowing detailed design data to be organized in a structured manner. Each garment element (such as panels, seams, materials) can be individually identified and examined, making the complex data manageable and easy to navigate while preserving manufacturing precision.
Data Source
AI summary
Disclosed is a user interface including: a design image layer including a design image, and displaying a visual representation in one or more regions corresponding to a user selection input on the design image, in response to the user selection input in a selection layer; and a selection layer including one or more design data associated with the design image, and allowing a user selection input to the one or more design data.