Neural Network Garment Pattern Arrangement on 3D Avatars

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Solution Overview

Problem

The garment industry faces challenges in efficiently and automatically arranging two-dimensional garment patterns on three-dimensional avatars for simulation, requiring significant manual effort and expertise due to the variability of fabric properties and shapes.

Innovation Solution

A neural network model is employed to predict arrangement points for garment patterns on a 3D avatar by processing pattern information, including sizes, shapes, symmetry, and sewing information, and prioritizing patterns based on confidence scores for automated placement and simulation.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Manufacturing precision

If manual arrangement of garment patterns on 3D avatars is performed, then arrangement precision and simulation accuracy are improved, but time consumption and operational difficulty increase significantly

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvearrangement precisionVSAvoidtime consumption
Core Design Contradiction:
Manufacturing precisionVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The system enables automatic self-arrangement of garment patterns on 3D avatars through neural network models that predict optimal pattern positions and configurations without requiring manual intervention, thereby reducing time consumption while maintaining arrangement precision

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

Solution Approach 2:

The patent replaces manual mechanical arrangement operations with an automated neural network-based system that processes pattern information and predicts arrangement points, eliminating the need for manual expertise and time-consuming manual placement

Inventive Principle:
Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

2Manufacturing precision

If manual arrangement of garment patterns is performed, then arrangement accuracy is improved, but ease of operation deteriorates due to lack of expertise requirements

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvearrangement accuracyVSAvoidease of operation
Core Design Contradiction:
Manufacturing precisionVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The neural network model performs self-service by automatically analyzing pattern information and predicting optimal arrangement points without requiring user expertise or manual intervention, making the system easy to operate while maintaining high arrangement accuracy

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

Solution Approach 2:

The neural network model acts as an intermediary between pattern information and arrangement decisions, automatically processing and interpreting pattern configurations to determine optimal positions, thereby eliminating the need for user expertise while maintaining accuracy

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

3Loss of time

If automated pattern arrangement using neural network is implemented, then time consumption is reduced, but device complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvetime consumptionVSAvoiddevice complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Loss of timeVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent replaces complex manual arrangement processes with a neural network-based automated system that uses machine learning models to predict pattern positions, reducing time consumption while managing system complexity through algorithmic automation

Inventive Principle:
Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

Solution Approach 2:

The system creates a virtual digital representation of the garment arrangement process using neural network models, copying and simulating optimal arrangement patterns through computational methods rather than physical manual manipulation

Inventive Principle:
Principle #26Copying

4Manufacturing precision

If manual pattern arrangement is performed, then simulation accuracy is improved, but productivity deteriorates due to high time requirements

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvesimulation accuracyVSAvoidproductivity
Core Design Contradiction:
Manufacturing precisionVSProductivity

Solution Approach 1:

The neural network model performs self-service automation that maintains simulation accuracy by automatically predicting optimal pattern arrangements, thereby increasing productivity by eliminating time-consuming manual operations while preserving the precision needed for accurate simulation

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

Data Source

PatentUS20240169632A1Automatic arrangement of patterns for garment simulation using neural network model
Publication Date: 2024.05.23 CLO VIRTUAL FASHION INC
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AI summary

An automatic arrangement method and device may receive pattern information for each pattern including shapes and sizes of patterns constituting a garment. Arrangement points at which the patterns are to be initially arranged on a three-dimensional (3D) avatar are predicted by applying the pattern information for each pattern to a neural network model trained to classify and arrange the patterns based on confidence scores calculated based on the pattern information. The patterns are arranged on the 3D avatar based on the arrangement points.