Remote Ring Sizing via Visual Silhouette Comparison
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Solution Overview
Problem
The existing methods for measuring ring sizes require physical presence and often involve antiquated processes, such as in-store visits or inaccurate DIY methods, lacking immediate and accurate solutions for obtaining ring sizes.
Innovation Solution
A system and method utilizing a computing device to display a graphical interface for users to measure objects, including fingers, by resizing a silhouette to match the object's dimensions, using camera imaging, sensor technology, or heat/light sensors, and connecting to online retailers for direct ordering.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If traditional physical measuring devices are used, then measurement accuracy is maintained, but user convenience and accessibility deteriorate due to requiring physical presence and in-person visits
Solution Approach 1:
The patent creates a visual copy of the finger by displaying a silhouette outline on a computing device screen. Users compare their actual finger to the displayed silhouette, and the system calculates ring size based on this visual comparison. This copying approach enables remote measurement without physical measuring devices while maintaining accuracy through standardized visual references.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent replaces traditional mechanical measuring devices (such as ring size charts or calipers) with a computing device that uses display technology and image processing. The system substitutes physical measurement mechanisms with visual comparison and computational algorithms to determine ring size, eliminating the need for in-person visits and physical measuring tools.
2Productivity
If in-store physical measurement is required, then measurement reliability is maintained, but time consumption and inconvenience increase due to travel and scheduling requirements
Solution Approach 1:
The patent enables users to perform ring size measurement independently at home using their own computing devices. The system provides self-service functionality through interactive silhouettes and automated calculations, eliminating the need for staffed stores, scheduling appointments, or traveling to physical locations for measurement services.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent prepares measurement references and calculation algorithms in advance within the computing device software. The silhouette outlines and ring size conversion charts are pre-loaded, allowing users to immediately perform measurements without needing to visit a store or schedule an appointment. This preliminary preparation enables instant measurement capability.
3Adaptability or versatility
If alternative DIY measurement methods are used, then accessibility is improved, but measurement accuracy deteriorates due to lack of standardized equipment and procedures
Solution Approach 1:
The patent provides measurement tools and references tailored to the specific local context of each user's computing device. By adapting the silhouette display to match the specific screen resolution and dimensions of each device, the system ensures accurate measurements across different platforms. This localization approach maintains accessibility while ensuring precision for each user's specific device.
Data Source
AI summary
The present disclosure generally relates to the measurement of objects. Using unique processes, the present systems and methods can determine the size of an object using a computing device. For example, in certain embodiments, the present systems and methods receive a physical object such as a finger, determine the size of the finger in pixels, and convert the size of the finger in pixels into a ring size.