Virtual Store Image Synthesis for Custom Product Visualization
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Solution Overview
Problem
In made-to-order systems, customers often order products without seeing the actual finished product, leading to dissatisfaction due to differences in texture, feel, and appearance between the imagined product and the received product.
Innovation Solution
A method and device for operating a virtual store that uses an image data processing method to generate a sample image of a product that accurately represents the actual product, by converting image data of the product design and the article it will be printed on, and displaying this image to users for better prediction and satisfaction.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If made-to-order products are manufactured by printing customer-designated images on items, then product customization and variety are improved, but the accuracy of customer imagination matching the actual product deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The patent creates a virtual copy of the actual product by synthesizing an image that combines the customer-designated image with the base item image. This virtual product image allows customers to view and confirm the expected final product before ordering, eliminating the discrepancy between imagination and reality while maintaining full customization capability
Solution Approach 2:
The patent performs preliminary image synthesis and display before the actual ordering process. By showing customers a pre-generated virtual product image that accurately represents the final customized item, customers can make informed decisions without experiencing the mismatch between their imagination and the actual received product
2Ease of operation
If virtual stores operate without physical stores or cash transfers, then convenience and accessibility are improved, but product visualization accuracy deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The patent generates a virtual copy of the physical product by synthesizing images of the base item and the customized design. This virtual product image provides accurate visual information in the online environment, allowing customers to assess the actual product appearance without visiting a physical store
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces a virtual product image as an intermediary between the customer and the actual product. This synthesized image serves as a reliable mediator that conveys accurate product information in the virtual store environment, bridging the gap between online convenience and product visualization accuracy
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AI summary
A virtual store is improved. A method for operating a virtual store uses an image data processing method for handling a product (C) in which a specific image (A) is applied to a specific article (B), a terminal of a virtual store user who intends to purchase or list the product (C), a terminal of a virtual store operator, and a server connected to the Internet.