CA2872844A1 - Method of determining clothing sizes - Google Patents
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There is provided a method of manufacturing clothing, the method having the steps of using an image capture device, capturing an image of an article of clothing and a reference object in the same image, the article of clothing and the reference object being in a common plane, and the dimensions of the reference object that are in the plane being known, transferring the image to a server, the server comprising instructions to determine the dimensions of the article of clothing based on the known dimensions of the reference object, generating a manufacturing pattern of the article of clothing, and using the manufacturing pattern, manufacturing a copy of the article of clothing.
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METHOD OF DETERMINING CLOTHING SIZES
TECHNICAL FIELD
[0001] This relates to a method of determining clothing sizes in order to produce new clothing.
BACKGROUND
TECHNICAL FIELD
[0001] This relates to a method of determining clothing sizes in order to produce new clothing.
BACKGROUND
[0002] A major barrier to the growth of online clothing sales is that customers are unable to test the fit of garments before purchase. A recent article in the Wall Street Journal states that 20-40% of online garment sales are returned, most commonly due to poor fit and that returns of garments that don't fit were considered to be the biggest problem with the Internet Binkley, C. (2012) The Goal: a Perfect First-Time Fit. Wall Street Journal.) As clothing sizes are not standardized, it is difficult to evaluate the fit of an article of clothing over the internet.
Many companies offer free return shipping to combat this problem, but this is expensive for retailers and inconvenient for customers.
SUMMARY
Many companies offer free return shipping to combat this problem, but this is expensive for retailers and inconvenient for customers.
SUMMARY
[0003] According to an aspect, there is provided a method of manufacturing clothing, comprising using an image capture device, capturing an image of an article of clothing and a reference object in the same image, the article of clothing and the reference object being in a common plane, and the dimensions of the reference object that are in the plane being known, transferring the images to a server, the server comprising instructions to determine the dimensions of the article of clothing based on the known dimensions of the reference object, generating a manufacturing pattern of the article of clothing, and using the manufacturing pattern, manufacturing a copy of the article of clothing.
[0004] According to another aspect, the method may further comprise the step of manually identifying a plurality of perimeter points of the reference object.
[0005] According to another aspect, determining the dimensions of the article of clothing may comprise generating a rectified image of the clothing, the rectified image comprising an image corrected for relative size and angle.
10006] According to another aspect, the method may further comprise the step of modifying the pattern prior to manufacturing the copy of the article of clothing.
[0007] According to another aspect, the pattern may be modified based on at least one of a style of collar, a style of cuff, a number and placement of pockets, a colour, and a type of fabric.
[0008] According to another aspect, generating a pattern may comprise providing a pre-existing pattern and modifying the pre-existing pattern based on the dimensions of the article of clothing.
[0009] According to another aspect, the manufacturing pattern may comprise dimensions for two or more pieces of material and instructions for assembling the two or more pieces of material to produce a new article of clothing using the pattern.
[0010] According to an aspect, there is provided a method of comparing clothing, comprising using an image capture device, capturing an image of an article of clothing and a reference object in the same image, the user article of clothing and the reference object being in a common plane, and the dimensions of the reference object that are in the plane being known, transferring the images to a server, the server comprising instructions to generate the dimensions and a rectified image of the user article of clothing based on the known dimensions of the reference object, providing a database comprising the dimensions and rectified images of third-party articles of clothing, and instructing the server to search the database based on the dimensions of the user article of clothing and displaying the rectified image of the user article of clothing and one or more third-party articles of clothing simultaneously on a digital display.
[0011] According to another aspect, the dimensions and rectified images of the third-party articles for sale may be generated using a reference object.
[0012] According to another aspect, the database may comprise rectified images of the third-party articles and generating a rectified image of the user article of clothing, the third-party articles may be displayed on a computer display adjacent to the user article of clothing using a similar reference scale.
[0013] According to an aspect, there is provided a method of manufacturing a customized article of clothing, comprising receiving, in a server, one or more digital images of an existing article of clothing and a reference object having known dimensions, the article of clothing and the reference object being on the same plane and appearing in the same digital image, programming the server with instructions to convert the digital images into an array of data points, align the data points using the location and dimension of the reference object, and generate a pattern based on measurements of the existing article of clothing from the aligned data points.
[0014] According to another aspect, the method may further comprise the step of sending instructions to a manufacturer to produce a new article of clothing using the pattern.
[0015] According to another aspect, the method may further comprise the step of manually identifying a plurality of perimeter points of the reference object.
[0016] According to another aspect, digital images may be captured of more than one existing article of clothing and the new article of clothing may be produced using selected measurements from the resulting more than one array of data points.
[0017] According to another aspect, the method may further comprise the step of providing user inputs to modify the pattern prior to manufacturing the copy of the article of clothing, and the user inputs may comprise one or more of type of .collar, cuff, number and placement of pockets, colour, and type of fabric.
[0018] According to another aspect, generating a pattern may comprise starting with a pre-existing pattern and modifying the pre-existing pattern based on the measurements of the existing article of clothing.
[0019] According to another aspect, the pattern may comprise dimensions for two or more pieces of material and instructions for assembling the two or more pieces of material to produce a new article of clothing using the pattern.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0020] These and other features will become more apparent from the following description in which reference is made to the appended drawings, the drawings are for the purpose of illustration only and are not intended to be in any way limiting, wherein:
FIG. 1 is a schematic of an image capture device with a server and an image of a shirt and a reference object.
FIG. 2 is a top view of an image of a shirt and a reference object that has been taken from an angle.
FIG. 3 is a top view of an image of a shirt and a reference object that has been adjusted for distance and angle.
FIG. 4 and 5 are flow charts of the steps in alternate methods.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0021] A method of manufacturing clothing will now be described with reference to FIG.
1 through 4. While the method will be described with respect to a shirt and piece of paper as shown in the drawings, it will be appreciated that the same principles would apply and the method could be used for other types of articles of clothing. For example, the method may be used with pants, dresses, skirts, socks, undergarments, etc.
[0022] Referring to FIG. 4, the method begins with step 102, where an image 10 of an article of clothing 12 is captured using a digital image capture device 11 as shown in FIG. 1.
This may be done using a smartphone or a digital camera. As shown, a reference object 14 is placed on or next to article of clothing 12. In order to apply the principles of photogrammetry as described below, reference object 14 should be in the same plane. In the depicted example, reference object 14 is a piece of standard sized paper, such as letter sized (8.5" by 11") or A4 sized (21cm by 29.7cm). Reference object 14 need not be a piece of paper, and may be any standard sized object, such as a CD or DVD, or a template designed for the purpose. As shown, the dimensions of reference object 14 are known in two dimensions. If necessary, a reference object with three known dimensions could be used, however as article clothing 12 is laid out on a flat plane, a two-dimensional object is sufficient. Once image 10 has been captured, it is next transferred to a server 16 in step 104 of FIG. 4 using methods that are well known in the art, such as wireless transfer methods, or wired connections between camera 11 and server 16. In one example, server 16 is located at a remote location, and transferred to the server by a user, such as by uploading the image over the internet, or sent using another communication protocol, such as by email, etc. While not shown, sever 16 preferably includes a processor, a memory storage device, and other components known in the art that allow the image to be processed as described below. In another embodiment, server 16 may be a personal computer on which a computer program has been loaded.
[0023] In step 106, once received by server 16, image 10 is processed using a series of instructions that calculate the dimensions of article of clothing 12 using photogrammetry and based on the known dimensions of paper 14. This involves realigning the picture in 3D
space, correcting for the angle at which the image was taken, and calculating the dimensions, or a scale so that the dimensions may be determined. The use of reference object 14 in the same plane as article of clothing 12 and having a known dimension allows for the program to calculate a scale for the image based on absolute dimensions, such as pixels per inch, and thereby it is possible to rescale the image 10 to a standard distance.
Referring to FIG. 2, the reference object 14 is preferably shaped such that any distortion from image 10 being taken at an angle can be adjusted for. As seen in FIG. 2, image 10 may be distorted in more than one way. In the depicted example, image 10 is at an angle from the centre of shirt 12, as well as being at an angle from directly vertically above shirt 12, and therefore being offset from the perpendicular. Image 10 being taken at an angle creates a rotation in image 10. An offset from the perpendicular results in the portions of shirt 12 that are closer to camera 11 being proportionally larger than the portions of the shirt that are further from camera 11. Potential distortions such as these may be corrected for in order to obtain accurate dimensions for article of clothing 12. Referring to FIG. 3, corrected or rectified image 20 has been corrected for relative size and angle is generated by the program. The program adjusts the image by moving pictures to align their axis in order to realign the image. Preferably, the program does not distort individual pixels, but rather moves the individual pixels independently to realign the entire picture. In a preferred embodiment, the program employs algorithms that convert image 10 into a data array of points, which can be realigned in space automatically, and then converted to corrected image 20. The program may also include edge detection algorithms as are well known in the art for detecting edges or the perimeter points of reference object 14, article of clothing 12, or both. The program may also have manual steps. For example, a user or administrator may be required to manually identify a plurality of perimeter points of reference object 14 in order to ensure that the program has recognized reference object 14 correctly. Measurements of clothing item 12 can be taken from the corrected image 20, as the size of the image is known.
[0024] Referring to FIG. 4, once corrected or rectified, image 20 is obtained, it may then be compared with other images in order to compare the sizes of other clothing items to clothing item 12 in step 108. In this embodiment, a database may be provided with measurements and rectified images of other articles of clothing, such as articles of clothing sold on third-party online retail stores. Server 16 may be instructed to search the database based on measurements of article of clothing 12 to find articles of clothing with similar dimensions, or a user may select articles of clothing and display the rectified image of article
10006] According to another aspect, the method may further comprise the step of modifying the pattern prior to manufacturing the copy of the article of clothing.
[0007] According to another aspect, the pattern may be modified based on at least one of a style of collar, a style of cuff, a number and placement of pockets, a colour, and a type of fabric.
[0008] According to another aspect, generating a pattern may comprise providing a pre-existing pattern and modifying the pre-existing pattern based on the dimensions of the article of clothing.
[0009] According to another aspect, the manufacturing pattern may comprise dimensions for two or more pieces of material and instructions for assembling the two or more pieces of material to produce a new article of clothing using the pattern.
[0010] According to an aspect, there is provided a method of comparing clothing, comprising using an image capture device, capturing an image of an article of clothing and a reference object in the same image, the user article of clothing and the reference object being in a common plane, and the dimensions of the reference object that are in the plane being known, transferring the images to a server, the server comprising instructions to generate the dimensions and a rectified image of the user article of clothing based on the known dimensions of the reference object, providing a database comprising the dimensions and rectified images of third-party articles of clothing, and instructing the server to search the database based on the dimensions of the user article of clothing and displaying the rectified image of the user article of clothing and one or more third-party articles of clothing simultaneously on a digital display.
[0011] According to another aspect, the dimensions and rectified images of the third-party articles for sale may be generated using a reference object.
[0012] According to another aspect, the database may comprise rectified images of the third-party articles and generating a rectified image of the user article of clothing, the third-party articles may be displayed on a computer display adjacent to the user article of clothing using a similar reference scale.
[0013] According to an aspect, there is provided a method of manufacturing a customized article of clothing, comprising receiving, in a server, one or more digital images of an existing article of clothing and a reference object having known dimensions, the article of clothing and the reference object being on the same plane and appearing in the same digital image, programming the server with instructions to convert the digital images into an array of data points, align the data points using the location and dimension of the reference object, and generate a pattern based on measurements of the existing article of clothing from the aligned data points.
[0014] According to another aspect, the method may further comprise the step of sending instructions to a manufacturer to produce a new article of clothing using the pattern.
[0015] According to another aspect, the method may further comprise the step of manually identifying a plurality of perimeter points of the reference object.
[0016] According to another aspect, digital images may be captured of more than one existing article of clothing and the new article of clothing may be produced using selected measurements from the resulting more than one array of data points.
[0017] According to another aspect, the method may further comprise the step of providing user inputs to modify the pattern prior to manufacturing the copy of the article of clothing, and the user inputs may comprise one or more of type of .collar, cuff, number and placement of pockets, colour, and type of fabric.
[0018] According to another aspect, generating a pattern may comprise starting with a pre-existing pattern and modifying the pre-existing pattern based on the measurements of the existing article of clothing.
[0019] According to another aspect, the pattern may comprise dimensions for two or more pieces of material and instructions for assembling the two or more pieces of material to produce a new article of clothing using the pattern.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0020] These and other features will become more apparent from the following description in which reference is made to the appended drawings, the drawings are for the purpose of illustration only and are not intended to be in any way limiting, wherein:
FIG. 1 is a schematic of an image capture device with a server and an image of a shirt and a reference object.
FIG. 2 is a top view of an image of a shirt and a reference object that has been taken from an angle.
FIG. 3 is a top view of an image of a shirt and a reference object that has been adjusted for distance and angle.
FIG. 4 and 5 are flow charts of the steps in alternate methods.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0021] A method of manufacturing clothing will now be described with reference to FIG.
1 through 4. While the method will be described with respect to a shirt and piece of paper as shown in the drawings, it will be appreciated that the same principles would apply and the method could be used for other types of articles of clothing. For example, the method may be used with pants, dresses, skirts, socks, undergarments, etc.
[0022] Referring to FIG. 4, the method begins with step 102, where an image 10 of an article of clothing 12 is captured using a digital image capture device 11 as shown in FIG. 1.
This may be done using a smartphone or a digital camera. As shown, a reference object 14 is placed on or next to article of clothing 12. In order to apply the principles of photogrammetry as described below, reference object 14 should be in the same plane. In the depicted example, reference object 14 is a piece of standard sized paper, such as letter sized (8.5" by 11") or A4 sized (21cm by 29.7cm). Reference object 14 need not be a piece of paper, and may be any standard sized object, such as a CD or DVD, or a template designed for the purpose. As shown, the dimensions of reference object 14 are known in two dimensions. If necessary, a reference object with three known dimensions could be used, however as article clothing 12 is laid out on a flat plane, a two-dimensional object is sufficient. Once image 10 has been captured, it is next transferred to a server 16 in step 104 of FIG. 4 using methods that are well known in the art, such as wireless transfer methods, or wired connections between camera 11 and server 16. In one example, server 16 is located at a remote location, and transferred to the server by a user, such as by uploading the image over the internet, or sent using another communication protocol, such as by email, etc. While not shown, sever 16 preferably includes a processor, a memory storage device, and other components known in the art that allow the image to be processed as described below. In another embodiment, server 16 may be a personal computer on which a computer program has been loaded.
[0023] In step 106, once received by server 16, image 10 is processed using a series of instructions that calculate the dimensions of article of clothing 12 using photogrammetry and based on the known dimensions of paper 14. This involves realigning the picture in 3D
space, correcting for the angle at which the image was taken, and calculating the dimensions, or a scale so that the dimensions may be determined. The use of reference object 14 in the same plane as article of clothing 12 and having a known dimension allows for the program to calculate a scale for the image based on absolute dimensions, such as pixels per inch, and thereby it is possible to rescale the image 10 to a standard distance.
Referring to FIG. 2, the reference object 14 is preferably shaped such that any distortion from image 10 being taken at an angle can be adjusted for. As seen in FIG. 2, image 10 may be distorted in more than one way. In the depicted example, image 10 is at an angle from the centre of shirt 12, as well as being at an angle from directly vertically above shirt 12, and therefore being offset from the perpendicular. Image 10 being taken at an angle creates a rotation in image 10. An offset from the perpendicular results in the portions of shirt 12 that are closer to camera 11 being proportionally larger than the portions of the shirt that are further from camera 11. Potential distortions such as these may be corrected for in order to obtain accurate dimensions for article of clothing 12. Referring to FIG. 3, corrected or rectified image 20 has been corrected for relative size and angle is generated by the program. The program adjusts the image by moving pictures to align their axis in order to realign the image. Preferably, the program does not distort individual pixels, but rather moves the individual pixels independently to realign the entire picture. In a preferred embodiment, the program employs algorithms that convert image 10 into a data array of points, which can be realigned in space automatically, and then converted to corrected image 20. The program may also include edge detection algorithms as are well known in the art for detecting edges or the perimeter points of reference object 14, article of clothing 12, or both. The program may also have manual steps. For example, a user or administrator may be required to manually identify a plurality of perimeter points of reference object 14 in order to ensure that the program has recognized reference object 14 correctly. Measurements of clothing item 12 can be taken from the corrected image 20, as the size of the image is known.
[0024] Referring to FIG. 4, once corrected or rectified, image 20 is obtained, it may then be compared with other images in order to compare the sizes of other clothing items to clothing item 12 in step 108. In this embodiment, a database may be provided with measurements and rectified images of other articles of clothing, such as articles of clothing sold on third-party online retail stores. Server 16 may be instructed to search the database based on measurements of article of clothing 12 to find articles of clothing with similar dimensions, or a user may select articles of clothing and display the rectified image of article
6 of clothing 12 and the new article of clothing simultaneously in order to compare the dimensions of the new article of clothing with the user's article of clothing 12 using a similar reference scale. Preferably, the dimensions and images of the other articles of clothing, such as third-party articles for sale, are generated using a reference object as described for the user's article of clothing 12 in order to ensure consistent results and to better compare the items.
[0025] Referring to FIG. 5, alternatively, corrected image 20 can also be used to generate a pattern 23 for manufacturing a copy of article of clothing 12 in step 110.
Once corrected image 20 has been generated an algorithm on server 16 may instruct the user to provide additional images 10 from different perspectives, depending on the complexity of the item using image counting methods well known in the art. FIG. 1 shows a dress shirt, however, the method could be used for any article of clothing. In a preferred embodiment, a user taking an image of a dress shirt would be instructed to upload six images of different aspects of the shirt. Once sufficient images 10 have been converted to corrected images 20, the program then takes measurements based on corrected images 20. These measurements contain the information required in order to tailor a new shirt and can be used to generate a pattern. For instance, in the depicted example, measurements may include cuff width, sleeve length, shirt length, collar width, shirt length, waist width, and shoulder width. Patterns will likely include the dimensions for two or more pieces of material and the assembly instructions to produce an article of clothing, such as the order of steps, the type of stitching, etc.
The pattern will preferably correspond with a pattern style that can be used to manufacture clothing. These types of patterns, manufacturing techniques, style options, etc. are known in the art and will not be described further. In step 112, the measurements are then provided to a clothing manufacturer. The clothing manufacturer may be a tailor or tailoring company, an automated clothing production machine, a 3D clothing printer, or any other clothing manufacturing device or technology as will be understood by one skilled in the art. In step 114, the clothing manufacturer is then able to manufacture a resulting clothing item using the measurements or the generated pattern.
[0026] Image 10 need not be immediately uploaded to server 16. As will be understood by one skilled in the art, in some instances it may be preferred to perform the image adjustment using a program on the user's computer rather than immediately uploading. In this
[0025] Referring to FIG. 5, alternatively, corrected image 20 can also be used to generate a pattern 23 for manufacturing a copy of article of clothing 12 in step 110.
Once corrected image 20 has been generated an algorithm on server 16 may instruct the user to provide additional images 10 from different perspectives, depending on the complexity of the item using image counting methods well known in the art. FIG. 1 shows a dress shirt, however, the method could be used for any article of clothing. In a preferred embodiment, a user taking an image of a dress shirt would be instructed to upload six images of different aspects of the shirt. Once sufficient images 10 have been converted to corrected images 20, the program then takes measurements based on corrected images 20. These measurements contain the information required in order to tailor a new shirt and can be used to generate a pattern. For instance, in the depicted example, measurements may include cuff width, sleeve length, shirt length, collar width, shirt length, waist width, and shoulder width. Patterns will likely include the dimensions for two or more pieces of material and the assembly instructions to produce an article of clothing, such as the order of steps, the type of stitching, etc.
The pattern will preferably correspond with a pattern style that can be used to manufacture clothing. These types of patterns, manufacturing techniques, style options, etc. are known in the art and will not be described further. In step 112, the measurements are then provided to a clothing manufacturer. The clothing manufacturer may be a tailor or tailoring company, an automated clothing production machine, a 3D clothing printer, or any other clothing manufacturing device or technology as will be understood by one skilled in the art. In step 114, the clothing manufacturer is then able to manufacture a resulting clothing item using the measurements or the generated pattern.
[0026] Image 10 need not be immediately uploaded to server 16. As will be understood by one skilled in the art, in some instances it may be preferred to perform the image adjustment using a program on the user's computer rather than immediately uploading. In this
7 instance, the measurements or pattern can be transmitted to clothing manufacturer directly. In another embodiment, the pattern may be generated by starting with a pre-existing pattern and modifying the pre-existing pattern based on the measurements obtained. These patterns may be stored in server 16 or locally, or may be uploaded by the user. For example, a user may choose a pattern that they like and have the pattern adjusted based on the fit of clothing they choose. The features that may be selected or modified include colour, pattern, size, measurements in various directions, and the like.
[0027] As an example, this method could be used to allow users to receive their own bespoke shirts created from shirts they already own and prefer the fit of from the comfort of their own home. In this example, the user selects a shirt 12 that they like the fit of. The user then takes a number of images, such as six images of shirt 12 with reference object 14 to produce images 10 to be uploaded to server 16. Numerous images are preferred such that server 16 can compare and obtain a better resolution of the shirt 12. Images 10 are then realigned and standardized by algorithms on server 16 as described above, creating corrected image 20. Corrected image 20 is of a standard known size, and due to the presence of reference object 14, precise measurements of shirt 12 can be found. These measurements are then sent to a tailor, who can create the custom shirt using different fabrics, colours, and accents, as well as being able to make small adjustments such as the length of the sleeves based on the user's preferences. As will be understood by one skilled in the art, the custom shirt can be modified in a number of ways and a number of user inputs may be provided in order to modify the pattern. For example, the user inputs may include style of collar, style of cuff, number and placement of pockets, colour, and type of fabric. The user may also select more than one shirt 12 and produce images 10 using different components of the shirts 12 that they prefer. For example, a user may like the collar shape of one shirt and the fit of another, and may take images of both shirts in order to make a custom shirt.
[0028] In this patent document, the word "comprising" is used in its non-limiting sense to mean that items following the word are included, but items not specifically mentioned are not excluded. A reference to an element by the indefinite article "a" does not exclude the possibility that more than one of the elements is present, unless the context clearly requires that there be one and only one of the elements.
[0029] The scope of the following claims should not be limited by the preferred embodiments set forth in the examples above and in the drawings, but should be given the broadest interpretation consistent with the description as a whole.
[0027] As an example, this method could be used to allow users to receive their own bespoke shirts created from shirts they already own and prefer the fit of from the comfort of their own home. In this example, the user selects a shirt 12 that they like the fit of. The user then takes a number of images, such as six images of shirt 12 with reference object 14 to produce images 10 to be uploaded to server 16. Numerous images are preferred such that server 16 can compare and obtain a better resolution of the shirt 12. Images 10 are then realigned and standardized by algorithms on server 16 as described above, creating corrected image 20. Corrected image 20 is of a standard known size, and due to the presence of reference object 14, precise measurements of shirt 12 can be found. These measurements are then sent to a tailor, who can create the custom shirt using different fabrics, colours, and accents, as well as being able to make small adjustments such as the length of the sleeves based on the user's preferences. As will be understood by one skilled in the art, the custom shirt can be modified in a number of ways and a number of user inputs may be provided in order to modify the pattern. For example, the user inputs may include style of collar, style of cuff, number and placement of pockets, colour, and type of fabric. The user may also select more than one shirt 12 and produce images 10 using different components of the shirts 12 that they prefer. For example, a user may like the collar shape of one shirt and the fit of another, and may take images of both shirts in order to make a custom shirt.
[0028] In this patent document, the word "comprising" is used in its non-limiting sense to mean that items following the word are included, but items not specifically mentioned are not excluded. A reference to an element by the indefinite article "a" does not exclude the possibility that more than one of the elements is present, unless the context clearly requires that there be one and only one of the elements.
[0029] The scope of the following claims should not be limited by the preferred embodiments set forth in the examples above and in the drawings, but should be given the broadest interpretation consistent with the description as a whole.
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1. A method of manufacturing clothing, comprising:
using an image capture device, capturing an image of an article of clothing and a reference object in the same image, the article of clothing and the reference object being in a common plane, and the dimensions of the reference object that are in the plane being known;
transferring a digital copy of the image to a server, the server comprising instructions to determine the dimensions of the article of clothing based on the known dimensions of the reference object;
generating a manufacturing pattern of the article of clothing; and causing a copy of the article of clothing to be manufactured using the manufacturing pattern .
using an image capture device, capturing an image of an article of clothing and a reference object in the same image, the article of clothing and the reference object being in a common plane, and the dimensions of the reference object that are in the plane being known;
transferring a digital copy of the image to a server, the server comprising instructions to determine the dimensions of the article of clothing based on the known dimensions of the reference object;
generating a manufacturing pattern of the article of clothing; and causing a copy of the article of clothing to be manufactured using the manufacturing pattern .
2. The method of claim 1, further comprising the step of manually identifying a plurality of perimeter points of the reference object.
3. The method of claim 1, wherein determining the dimensions of the article of clothing comprises generating a rectified image of the clothing, the rectified image comprising an image corrected for relative size and angle.
4. The method of claim 1, further comprising the step of modifying the pattern prior to manufacturing the copy of the article of clothing.
5. The method of claim 4, wherein the pattern is modified based on at least one of a style of collar, a style of cuff, a number and placement of pockets, a colour, and a type of fabric.
6. The method of claim 1, wherein generating a pattern comprises providing a pre-existing pattern and modifying the pre-existing pattern based on the dimensions of the article of clothing.
7. The method of claim 1, wherein the manufacturing pattern comprises dimensions for two or more pieces of material and instructions for assembling the two or more pieces of material to produce a new article of clothing using the pattern.
8. A method of comparing clothing, comprising:
using an image capture device, capturing an image of an article of clothing and a reference object in the same image, the user article of clothing and the reference object being in a common plane, and the dimensions of the reference object that are in the plane being known;
transferring the image to a server, the server comprising instructions to generate the dimensions and a rectified image of the user article of clothing based on the known dimensions of the reference object;
providing a database comprising the dimensions and rectified images of third-party articles of clothing; and instructing the server to search the database based on the dimensions of the user article of clothing and displaying the rectified image of the user article of clothing and one or more third-party articles of clothing simultaneously on a digital display.
using an image capture device, capturing an image of an article of clothing and a reference object in the same image, the user article of clothing and the reference object being in a common plane, and the dimensions of the reference object that are in the plane being known;
transferring the image to a server, the server comprising instructions to generate the dimensions and a rectified image of the user article of clothing based on the known dimensions of the reference object;
providing a database comprising the dimensions and rectified images of third-party articles of clothing; and instructing the server to search the database based on the dimensions of the user article of clothing and displaying the rectified image of the user article of clothing and one or more third-party articles of clothing simultaneously on a digital display.
9. The method of claim 8, wherein the dimensions and rectified images of the third-party articles for sale are generated using a reference object.
10. The method of claim 8, wherein the database comprises rectified images of the third-party articles and generating a rectified image of the user article of clothing, the third-party articles being displayed on a computer display adjacent to the user article of clothing using a similar reference scale.
11. A method of manufacturing a customized article of clothing, comprising:
receiving, in a server, one or more digital images of an existing article of clothing and a reference object in the same image, the article of clothing and the reference object being in a common plane, and the dimensions of the reference object that are in the plane being known;
programming the server with instructions to:
convert the digital images into an array of data points;
align the data points using the location and dimension of the reference object; and generate a pattern based on measurements of the existing article of clothing from the aligned data points.
receiving, in a server, one or more digital images of an existing article of clothing and a reference object in the same image, the article of clothing and the reference object being in a common plane, and the dimensions of the reference object that are in the plane being known;
programming the server with instructions to:
convert the digital images into an array of data points;
align the data points using the location and dimension of the reference object; and generate a pattern based on measurements of the existing article of clothing from the aligned data points.
12. The method of claim 11, further comprising the step of sending instructions to a manufacturer to produce a new article of clothing using the pattern.
13. The method of claim 11, further comprising the step of manually identifying a plurality of perimeter points of the reference object.
14. The method of claim 11, wherein digital images arc captured of more than one existing article of clothing and the new article of clothing is produced using selected measurements from the resulting more than one array of data points.
15. The method of claim 11, further comprising the step of providing user inputs to modify the pattern prior to manufacturing the copy of the article of clothing.
16. The method of claim 15, wherein the user inputs comprise one or more of type of collar, cuff, number and placement of pockets, colour, and type of fabric.
17. The method of claim 10, wherein generating a pattern comprises starting with a pre-existing pattern and modifying the pre-existing pattern based on the measurements of the existing article of clothing.
18. The method of claim 10, wherein the pattern comprises dimensions for two or more pieces of material and instructions for assembling the two or more pieces of material to produce a new article of clothing using the pattern.
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