Garment Fitting System Using QR Code Scan for Size Standardization
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Solution Overview
Problem
Consumers face challenges in finding properly fitting clothing due to varying and confusing clothing size standards across countries and brands, leading to a high rate of returned items, especially in online shopping, as they struggle with determining their own sizes and interpreting size information.
Innovation Solution
A system and method that uses a mobile application to access clothing information and fit data, allowing users to scan QR codes on clothing for accurate fitting analysis, providing a one-scan fitting process that determines if clothing fits without the need for trying it on, and includes a matching algorithm for recommendations on sizes and styles based on body measurements and preferences.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Productivity
If consumers use standardized clothing size systems, then clothing can be manufactured and sold efficiently, but consumers cannot determine proper fit due to varying standards across countries and brands
Solution Approach 1:
The patent creates a universal size determination system that works across multiple countries and brands by collecting fit data from diverse sources and processing it through a common algorithm. The system accepts clothing information from various manufacturers and countries, converts it to a standardized format, and provides fit recommendations that are universally applicable regardless of the original sizing standard used by different brands.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces an intermediary processing system between the diverse clothing size standards and the consumer's body measurements. This intermediary system collects clothing information from multiple sources, processes it through algorithms that account for variations in sizing standards, and translates it into accurate fit recommendations. The intermediary layer harmonizes the inconsistencies of different national and brand-specific sizing systems.
2Measurement precision
If consumers try on clothing to ensure proper fit, then fit accuracy is improved, but time and resources are wasted due to high return rates
Solution Approach 1:
The patent performs fit determination actions before the consumer makes a purchase decision or physically tries on the clothing. By collecting body measurement data in advance and processing it through algorithms that consider various clothing size standards, the system provides fit predictions that allow consumers to make informed purchasing decisions without needing to try on multiple items, thereby saving time and reducing returns.
3Adaptability or versatility
If consumers manually measure their bodies to determine size, then personalization is improved, but measurement errors occur reducing accuracy
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements feedback mechanisms where consumers can report actual fit experiences and measurements are refined based on real-world usage data. The system collects feedback from multiple consumers wearing the same clothing items, compares reported fit outcomes with initial measurements, and uses this feedback to improve the accuracy of size recommendations over time, reducing measurement errors while maintaining personalization.
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AI summary
A system and method is provided for representing fitting of clothing for a plurality of users. At least one processor accesses database(s) that includes clothing information representing articles of clothing and fit information representing fitting of at least some of the articles of clothing on respective persons. A graphical user interface is operable on a mobile computing device that includes at least one electronic prompt for users to submit for clothing information and fit information. Clothing information and fit information received from a plurality of user computing devices and in response to at least one prompt in the graphical user interface is stored in the database(s). At least some the clothing information and fit information is processed to determine a value representing the fit of the article of clothing with at least one person, information associated with the value is transmitted to at least one computing device.