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1.

Method and system for providing photorealistic changes for digital image

      
Application Number 17050587
Grant Number 11270476
Status In Force
Filing Date 2019-04-23
First Publication Date 2021-08-05
Grant Date 2022-03-08
Owner METAIL LIMITED (United Kingdom)
Inventor
  • Chen, Yu
  • Downing, Jim
  • Adeyoola, Tom
  • Shankar, Sukrit

Abstract

Disclosed is a computer-implemented method for providing photorealistic changes for a digital image. The method includes receiving a digital image of dressable model, receiving digital cutout garment textures that are indexed according to an outfitting layering order and aligned with body shape and pose of the dressable model, receiving binary silhouettes of the digital cutout garment textures, generating a garment layer index mask by compositing the binary silhouettes of the digital cutout garment textures indexed according to the outfitting layering order, receiving a composite image obtained by overlaying the digital cutout garment textures according to the indexed outfitting layering order on the digital image of the dressable model, inputting the composite image and the garment layer index mask into a machine learning system for providing photorealistic changes, and receiving from the machine learning system a digital file including photorealistic changes for application to the composite image.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G06T 11/00 - 2D [Two Dimensional] image generation
  • G06T 7/194 - SegmentationEdge detection involving foreground-background segmentation
  • G06T 7/11 - Region-based segmentation
  • G06N 20/00 - Machine learning
  • G06K 9/62 - Methods or arrangements for recognition using electronic means
  • G06Q 30/06 - Buying, selling or leasing transactions
  • G06T 3/00 - Geometric image transformations in the plane of the image

2.

ECOSHOT

      
Serial Number 90339234
Status Registered
Filing Date 2020-11-24
Registration Date 2021-10-12
Owner Metail Limited (United Kingdom)
NICE Classes  ?
  • 09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
  • 25 - Clothing; footwear; headgear
  • 42 - Scientific, technological and industrial services, research and design

Goods & Services

Downloadable software for creating clothing, footwear, headgear, outfits, and accessories; Downloadable software for designing clothing, footwear, headgear, outfits, and accessories; Downloadable software for changing human body sizing with regards to clothing, footwear, headgear, outfits, and accessories; Downloadable software for creating three-dimensional images of mannequins in clothing, footwear, headgear, outfits, and accessories; Downloadable software for storing, sharing, saving, uploading, and downloading custom-designed clothing; Downloadable software for fashion design, namely, manipulating images and providing three-dimensional modeling of digital apparel Shirts; Pants; Dresses; Jeans; Trousers; Coats; Skirts; Suits; Underwear; Tee shirts; Swimsuits; Tops as clothing; Bras; Shorts; Socks; Sweaters; Corsets being clothing Upgrading and rental of computer software; Fashion design consulting services; Providing a website featuring technology which enables users for creating clothing, footwear, headgear, outfits, and accessories; Providing online, non-downloadable software for creating clothing, footwear, headgear, outfits, and accessories; Providing a website featuring technology which enables users to design clothing, footwear, headgear, outfits, and accessories; Providing online, non-downloadable software for designing clothing, footwear, headgear, outfits, and accessories; Providing a website featuring technology which enables users to change human body sizing with regards to clothing, footwear, headgear, outfits, and accessories; Providing online, non-downloadable software for changing human body sizing with regards to clothing, footwear, headgear, outfits, and accessories; Providing a website featuring technology which enables users to create three-dimensional images of mannequins in clothing, footwear, headgear, outfits, and accessories; Providing online, non-downloadable software for creating three-dimensional images of mannequins in clothing, footwear, headgear, outfits, and accessories; Providing a website featuring technology for storing, sharing, saving, uploading, and downloading custom-designed clothing; Providing online, non-downloadable software for storing, sharing, saving, uploading, and downloading custom-designed clothing; Providing a website featuring technology which enables users to design fashion, namely, manipulating images and providing three-dimensional modeling of digital apparel; Providing online, non-downloadable software for fashion design, namely, manipulating images and providing three-dimensional modeling of digital apparel

3.

Method and system for predicting garment attributes using deep learning

      
Application Number 16304380
Grant Number 11080918
Status In Force
Filing Date 2017-05-25
First Publication Date 2020-10-08
Grant Date 2021-08-03
Owner METAIL LIMITED (United Kingdom)
Inventor
  • Chen, Yu
  • Shankar, Sukrit
  • Downing, Jim
  • Townsend, Joe
  • Robertson, Duncan
  • Adeyoola, Tom

Abstract

There is provided a computer implemented method for predicting garment or accessory attributes using deep learning techniques, comprising the steps of: (i) receiving and storing one or more digital image datasets including images of garments or accessories; (ii) training a deep model for garment or accessory attribute identification, using the stored one or more digital image datasets, by configuring a deep neural network model to predict (a) multiple-class discrete attributes; (b) binary discrete attributes, and (c) continuous attributes, (iii) receiving one or more digital images of a garment or an accessory, and (iv) extracting attributes of the garment or the accessory from the one or more received digital images using the trained deep model for garment or accessory attribute identification. A related system is also provided.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G06T 15/00 - 3D [Three Dimensional] image rendering
  • G06F 16/583 - Retrieval characterised by using metadata, e.g. metadata not derived from the content or metadata generated manually using metadata automatically derived from the content
  • G06F 16/538 - Presentation of query results
  • G06F 16/535 - Filtering based on additional data, e.g. user or group profiles
  • G06F 40/20 - Natural language analysis
  • G06K 9/62 - Methods or arrangements for recognition using electronic means
  • G06N 3/08 - Learning methods
  • G06T 15/04 - Texture mapping

4.

Method of generating an image file of a 3D body model of a user wearing a garment

      
Application Number 16488788
Grant Number 10997779
Status In Force
Filing Date 2018-02-27
First Publication Date 2020-02-27
Grant Date 2021-05-04
Owner METAIL LIMITED (United Kingdom)
Inventor
  • Chen, Yu
  • Shankar, Sukrit
  • Shin, Dongjoe
  • Chalmers, David
  • Downing, Jim
  • Adeyoola, Tom

Abstract

A computer-implemented method of generating an image file of a 3D body model of a user wearing a garment, comprising: (i) receiving one or more two dimensional images of a model wearing a garment, which images provide a view of an outer surface of the garment; (ii) for each two dimensional image, segmenting an image of the garment to produce a set of segmented garment images; (iii) using the set of segmented garment images to generate a complete 3D garment model; (iv) receiving a 3D body model of a user; (v) simulating the complete 3D garment model worn on the 3D body model of the user and, (vi) generating an image file of the 3D body model of the user wearing the complete 3D garment model, using the simulated complete 3D garment model worn on the 3D body model of the user.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G06T 15/20 - Perspective computation
  • G06T 7/11 - Region-based segmentation
  • G06T 7/70 - Determining position or orientation of objects or cameras
  • G06T 15/04 - Texture mapping
  • G06T 17/00 - 3D modelling for computer graphics
  • G06T 19/20 - Editing of 3D images, e.g. changing shapes or colours, aligning objects or positioning parts

5.

METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR PROVIDING PHOTOREALISTIC CHANGES FOR DIGITAL IMAGE

      
Application Number GB2019051135
Publication Number 2019/207296
Status In Force
Filing Date 2019-04-23
Publication Date 2019-10-31
Owner METAIL LIMITED (United Kingdom)
Inventor
  • Chen, Yu
  • Downing, Jim
  • Adeyoola, Tom
  • Shanker, Sukrit

Abstract

Disclosed is a computer-implemented method for providing photorealistic changes for a digital image. The method includes receiving a digital image of dressable model, receiving digital cutout garment textures that are indexed according to an outfitting layering order and aligned with body shape and pose of the dressable model, receiving binary silhouettes of the digital cutout garment textures, generating a garment layer index mask by compositing the binary silhouettes of the digital cutout garment textures indexed according to the outfitting layering order, receiving a composite image obtained by overlaying the digital cutout garment textures according to the indexed outfitting layering order on the digital image of the dressable model, inputting the composite image and the garment layer index mask into a machine learning system for providing photorealistic changes, and receiving from the machine learning system a digital file including photorealistic changes for application to the composite image. FIG.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G06T 11/00 - 2D [Two Dimensional] image generation

6.

METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR REQUESTING AND TRANSMITTING MARKETING IMAGES OR VIDEO

      
Application Number GB2019051137
Publication Number 2019/207297
Status In Force
Filing Date 2019-04-23
Publication Date 2019-10-31
Owner METAIL LIMITED (United Kingdom)
Inventor
  • Downing, Jim
  • Shah, Vikesh
  • Chen, Yu
  • Adeyoola, Tom

Abstract

Disclosed is a computer-implemented method for requesting and transmitting marketing images or video. The method includes receiving a communication from a remote terminal, identifying a user or a group of users that are associated with the received communication, identifying data associated with the identified user or the group of users, identifying goods or services using the identified data associated with the identified user or group of users, requesting marketing images or video from a marketing images or video supplying system that are relating to the identified goods or services, receiving the requested marketing images or video from the marketing images or video supplying system, and transmitting the received marketing images or video to the remote terminal.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G06Q 30/02 - MarketingPrice estimation or determinationFundraising

7.

Methods of generating personalized 3D head models or 3D body models

      
Application Number 15752709
Grant Number 10796480
Status In Force
Filing Date 2016-08-15
First Publication Date 2019-01-31
Grant Date 2020-10-06
Owner METAIL LIMITED (United Kingdom)
Inventor
  • Chen, Yu
  • Shin, Dongjoe
  • Townsend, Joe
  • Downing, Jim
  • Robertson, Duncan
  • Adeyoola, Tom

Abstract

There is provided a method of generating an image file of a personalized 3D head model of a user, the method comprising the steps of: (i) acquiring at least one 2D image of the user's face; (ii) performing automated face 2D landmark recognition based on the at least one 2D image of the user's face; (iii) providing a 3D face geometry reconstruction using a shape prior; (iv) providing texture map generation and interpolation with respect to the 3D face geometry reconstruction to generate a personalized 3D head model of the user, and (v) generating an image file of the personalized 3D head model of the user. A related system and computer program product are also provided.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G06T 17/00 - 3D modelling for computer graphics
  • G06T 17/20 - Wire-frame description, e.g. polygonalisation or tessellation
  • G06T 15/04 - Texture mapping
  • G06T 19/00 - Manipulating 3D models or images for computer graphics
  • G06T 7/50 - Depth or shape recovery
  • G06K 9/00 - Methods or arrangements for reading or recognising printed or written characters or for recognising patterns, e.g. fingerprints
  • G06T 13/40 - 3D [Three Dimensional] animation of characters, e.g. humans, animals or virtual beings
  • G06T 19/20 - Editing of 3D images, e.g. changing shapes or colours, aligning objects or positioning parts
  • H04N 5/232 - Devices for controlling television cameras, e.g. remote control

8.

METHOD OF GENERATING AN IMAGE FILE OF A 3D BODY MODEL OF A USER WEARING A GARMENT

      
Application Number GB2018050496
Publication Number 2018/154331
Status In Force
Filing Date 2018-02-27
Publication Date 2018-08-30
Owner METAIL LIMITED (United Kingdom)
Inventor
  • Chen, Yu
  • Shankar, Sukrit
  • Shin, Dongjoe
  • Chalmers, David
  • Downing, Jim
  • Adeyoola, Tom

Abstract

There is provided a computer-implemented method of generating an image file of a 3D body model of a user wearing a garment, the method comprising the steps of: (i) receiving one or more two dimensional images of a model wearing a garment, wherein the one or more two dimensional images of the model wearing the garment provide a view of an outer surface of the garment; (ii) for each two dimensional image, segmenting an image of the garment to produce a set of segmented garment images; (iii) using the set of segmented garment images to generate a complete 3D garment model; (iv) receiving a 3D body model of a user; (v) simulating the complete 3D garment model worn on the 3D body model of the user and, (vi) generating an image file of the 3D body model of the user wearing the complete 3D garment model, using the simulated complete 3D garment model worn on the 3D body model of the user. Related systems and computer program products are provided.

IPC Classes  ?

9.

Method and system for generating an image file of a 3D garment model on a 3D body model

      
Application Number 15752683
Grant Number 10867453
Status In Force
Filing Date 2016-08-15
First Publication Date 2018-08-23
Grant Date 2020-12-15
Owner METAIL LIMITED (United Kingdom)
Inventor
  • Chen, Yu
  • Shin, Dongjoe
  • Townsend, Joe
  • Downing, Jim
  • Robertson, Duncan
  • Adeyoola, Tom

Abstract

A method of generating an image file of a high resolution 3D garment model on a 3D body model, comprising the steps of: (i) acquiring at least three 2D images of a garment on a mannequin, wherein the at least three 2D images capture a 360° azimuthal angle range of view of the garment, including a texture of the garment; (ii) creating a simplified 3D garment model using the 2D images of the garment; (iii) simulating the smooth and simplified 3D garment model on the 3D body model; (iv) deforming and rendering the high-resolution garment texture on the simulated smooth and simplified 3D garment model on the 3D body model, and (v) generating an image file of the 3D body model, the image file including the deformed and rendered high-resolution garment texture, on the simulated smooth and simplified 3D garment model, on the 3D body model.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G06T 19/20 - Editing of 3D images, e.g. changing shapes or colours, aligning objects or positioning parts
  • G06T 7/564 - Depth or shape recovery from multiple images from contours

10.

Method and system for generating an image file of a 3D garment model on a 3D body model

      
Application Number 15898365
Grant Number 10636206
Status In Force
Filing Date 2018-02-16
First Publication Date 2018-07-12
Grant Date 2020-04-28
Owner METAIL LIMITED (United Kingdom)
Inventor
  • Chen, Yu
  • Shin, Dongjoe
  • Townsend, Joe
  • Downing, Jim
  • Robertson, Duncan
  • Adeyoola, Tom

Abstract

A method of generating an image file of a high resolution 3D garment model on a 3D body model, comprising the steps of: (i) acquiring at least three 2D images of a garment on a mannequin, wherein the at least three 2D images capture a 360° azimuthal angle range of view of the garment, including a texture of the garment; (ii) creating a simplified 3D garment model using the 2D images of the garment; (iii) simulating the smooth and simplified 3D garment model on the 3D body model; (iv) deforming and rendering the high-resolution garment texture on the simulated smooth and simplified 3D garment model on the 3D body model, and (v) generating an image file of the 3D body model, the image file including the deformed and rendered high-resolution garment texture, on the simulated smooth and simplified 3D garment model, on the 3D body model.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G06T 17/20 - Wire-frame description, e.g. polygonalisation or tessellation
  • G06T 19/20 - Editing of 3D images, e.g. changing shapes or colours, aligning objects or positioning parts
  • G06F 17/50 - Computer-aided design
  • G06T 15/04 - Texture mapping

11.

METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR PREDICTING GARMENT ATTRIBUTES USING DEEP LEARNING

      
Application Number GB2017051481
Publication Number 2017/203262
Status In Force
Filing Date 2017-05-25
Publication Date 2017-11-30
Owner METAIL LIMITED (United Kingdom)
Inventor
  • Chen, Yu
  • Shankar, Sukrit
  • Downing, Jim
  • Townsend, Joe
  • Robertson, Duncan
  • Adeyoola, Tom

Abstract

There is provided a computer implemented method for predicting garment or accessory attributes using deep learning techniques, comprising the steps of: (i) receiving and storing one or more digital image datasets including images of garments or accessories; (ii) training a deep model for garment or accessory attribute identification, using the stored one or more digital image datasets, by configuring a deep neural network model to predict (a) multiple-class discrete attributes; (b) binary discrete attributes, and (c ) continuous attributes, (iii) receiving one or more digital images of a garment or an accessory, and (iv) extracting attributes of the garment or the accessory from the one or more received digital images using the trained deep model for garment or accessory attribute identification. A related system is also provided.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G06K 9/00 - Methods or arrangements for reading or recognising printed or written characters or for recognising patterns, e.g. fingerprints
  • G06K 9/46 - Extraction of features or characteristics of the image
  • G06K 9/62 - Methods or arrangements for recognition using electronic means

12.

System and method for image processing and generating a body model

      
Application Number 15410243
Grant Number 10037618
Status In Force
Filing Date 2017-01-19
First Publication Date 2017-07-13
Grant Date 2018-07-31
Owner METAIL LIMITED (United Kingdom)
Inventor Robertson, Duncan Paul

Abstract

Images of foreground objects in a scene are generated by causing electromagnetic radiation to be emitted having a first spectral power distribution from a surface of a first foreground object, which is adjacent or at least partially obscured by a second foreground object. A first image of both of the first and second foreground objects is acquired while the first foreground object emits electromagnetic radiation with the first spectral power distribution. A second image of the first and second foreground objects is acquired while the first foreground object is not emitting electromagnetic radiation or is emitting electromagnetic radiation with a second spectral power distribution which is different to the first spectral power distribution. An alpha matte of the first and second foreground objects is generated based on a comparison of the first image and second image.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H04N 7/18 - Closed-circuit television [CCTV] systems, i.e. systems in which the video signal is not broadcast
  • G06T 11/60 - Editing figures and textCombining figures or text
  • G06T 7/11 - Region-based segmentation
  • G06T 7/194 - SegmentationEdge detection involving foreground-background segmentation

13.

GARMENT DIGITISATION APPARATUS, METHOD AND COMPUTER PROGRAM PRODUCT

      
Application Number GB2016052933
Publication Number 2017/051167
Status In Force
Filing Date 2016-09-21
Publication Date 2017-03-30
Owner METAIL LIMITED (United Kingdom)
Inventor
  • Dalziel, Tom
  • Thomas, Craig
  • Townsend, Joe
  • Barnes, Tom
  • Chen, Yu
  • Unadkat, Anoop
  • Downing, Jim
  • Adeyoola, Tom

Abstract

There is disclosed a garment digitization apparatus, including a mannequin loading system, a mannequin rotation system, a computer system and a camera system, wherein the apparatus is configured to load a mannequin wearing a garment using the mannequin loading system, to rotate the mannequin wearing the garment through at least 360¡ using the mannequin rotation system, and to capture images of the garment using the camera system during the mannequin rotation, wherein the mannequin loading, the mannequin rotation and the image capturing occur under control of the computer system. Related methods and computer program products are also disclosed.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G03B 15/06 - Special arrangements of screening, diffusing, or reflecting devices, e.g. in studio
  • G06T 15/00 - 3D [Three Dimensional] image rendering
  • G06T 19/00 - Manipulating 3D models or images for computer graphics
  • G06T 15/04 - Texture mapping
  • G06T 15/50 - Lighting effects
  • G06T 17/00 - 3D modelling for computer graphics

14.

METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR GENERATING AN IMAGE FILE OF A 3D GARMENT MODEL ON A 3D BODY MODEL

      
Application Number GB2016052526
Publication Number 2017/029487
Status In Force
Filing Date 2016-08-15
Publication Date 2017-02-23
Owner METAIL LIMITED (United Kingdom)
Inventor
  • Chen, Yu
  • Shin, Dongjoe
  • Townsend, Joe
  • Downing, Jim
  • Robertson, Duncan
  • Adeyoola, Tom

Abstract

There is disclosed a method of generating an image file of a high resolution 3D garment model on a 3D body model, the method comprising the steps of: (i) acquiring at least three 2D images of a garment on a mannequin, wherein the at least three 2D images of the garment on the mannequin capture a 360° azimuthal angle range of view of the garment on the mannequin, including capturing a texture of the garment at high resolution; (ii) creating a smooth and simplified 3D garment model using the at least three 2D images of the garment; (iii) simulating the smooth and simplified 3D garment model on the 3D body model; (iv) deforming and rendering the high-resolution garment texture on the simulated smooth and simplified 3D garment model on the 3D body model, and (v) generating an image file of the 3D body model, the image file including the deformed and rendered high -resolution garment texture, on the simulated smooth and simplified 3D garment model, on the 3D body model. A related system and computer program product are also disclosed.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G06T 19/20 - Editing of 3D images, e.g. changing shapes or colours, aligning objects or positioning parts
  • G06T 7/00 - Image analysis

15.

METHODS OF GENERATING PERSONALIZED 3D HEAD MODELS OR 3D BODY MODELS

      
Application Number GB2016052527
Publication Number 2017/029488
Status In Force
Filing Date 2016-08-15
Publication Date 2017-02-23
Owner METAIL LIMITED (United Kingdom)
Inventor
  • Chen, Yu
  • Shin, Dongjoe
  • Townsend, Joe
  • Downing, Jim
  • Robertson, Duncan
  • Adeyoola, Tom

Abstract

There is provided a method of generating an image file of a personalized 3D head model of a user, the method comprising the steps of: (i) acquiring at least one 2D image of the user's face; (ii) performing automated face 2D landmark recognition based on the at least one 2D image of the user's face; (iii) providing a 3D face geometry reconstruction using a shape prior; (iv) providing texture map generation and interpolation with respect to the 3D face geometry reconstruction to generate a personalized 3D head model of the user, and (v) generating an image file of the personalized 3D head model of the user. A related system and computer program product are also provided.

IPC Classes  ?

16.

Computer implemented methods and systems for generating virtual body models for garment fit visualisation

      
Application Number 15166843
Grant Number 10013713
Status In Force
Filing Date 2016-05-27
First Publication Date 2016-09-22
Grant Date 2018-07-03
Owner METAIL LIMITED (United Kingdom)
Inventor
  • Adeyoola, Tom
  • Brown, Nick
  • Trott, Nikki
  • Herbert, Edward
  • Robertson, Duncan
  • Downing, Jim
  • Day, Nick
  • Boland, Robert
  • Boucher, Tom
  • Townsend, Joe
  • Clay, Edward
  • Warren, Tom
  • Unadkat, Anoop
  • Chen, Yu

Abstract

Methods for generating and sharing a virtual body model of a person, created with a small number of measurements and a single photograph, combined with one or more images of garments. The virtual body model represents a realistic representation of the users body and is used for visualizing photo-realistic fit visualizations of garments, hairstyles, make-up, and/or other accessories. The virtual garments are created from layers based on photographs of real garment from multiple angles. Furthermore the virtual body model is used in multiple embodiments of manual and automatic garment, make-up, and, hairstyle recommendations, such as, from channels, friends, and fashion entities. The virtual body model is sharable for, as example, visualization and comments on looks. Furthermore it is also used for enabling users to buy garments that fit other users, suitable for gifts or similar. The implementation can also be used in peer-to-peer online sales where garments can be bought with the knowledge that the seller has a similar body shape and size as the user.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G06T 15/00 - 3D [Three Dimensional] image rendering
  • G06Q 30/06 - Buying, selling or leasing transactions
  • G06T 19/00 - Manipulating 3D models or images for computer graphics
  • G06T 13/80 - 2D animation, e.g. using sprites
  • G06Q 50/00 - Information and communication technology [ICT] specially adapted for implementation of business processes of specific business sectors, e.g. utilities or tourism
  • G06T 17/00 - 3D modelling for computer graphics
  • G06F 17/30 - Information retrieval; Database structures therefor
  • G06Q 10/08 - Logistics, e.g. warehousing, loading or distributionInventory or stock management
  • G06T 13/40 - 3D [Three Dimensional] animation of characters, e.g. humans, animals or virtual beings
  • G06F 3/0481 - Interaction techniques based on graphical user interfaces [GUI] based on specific properties of the displayed interaction object or a metaphor-based environment, e.g. interaction with desktop elements like windows or icons, or assisted by a cursor's changing behaviour or appearance
  • G06F 3/0484 - Interaction techniques based on graphical user interfaces [GUI] for the control of specific functions or operations, e.g. selecting or manipulating an object, an image or a displayed text element, setting a parameter value or selecting a range
  • G06F 3/0488 - Interaction techniques based on graphical user interfaces [GUI] using specific features provided by the input device, e.g. functions controlled by the rotation of a mouse with dual sensing arrangements, or of the nature of the input device, e.g. tap gestures based on pressure sensed by a digitiser using a touch-screen or digitiser, e.g. input of commands through traced gestures
  • H04N 13/02 - Picture signal generators
  • G06F 3/00 - Input arrangements for transferring data to be processed into a form capable of being handled by the computerOutput arrangements for transferring data from processing unit to output unit, e.g. interface arrangements
  • H04N 5/33 - Transforming infrared radiation
  • G06F 3/0482 - Interaction with lists of selectable items, e.g. menus
  • G06K 9/62 - Methods or arrangements for recognition using electronic means
  • G06T 11/00 - 2D [Two Dimensional] image generation
  • G06T 15/20 - Perspective computation
  • G06T 17/20 - Wire-frame description, e.g. polygonalisation or tessellation
  • G06T 13/20 - 3D [Three Dimensional] animation
  • G06T 7/11 - Region-based segmentation
  • G06T 7/194 - SegmentationEdge detection involving foreground-background segmentation

17.

Computer implemented methods and systems for generating virtual body models for garment fit visualisation

      
Application Number 15166823
Grant Number 10140652
Status In Force
Filing Date 2016-05-27
First Publication Date 2016-09-22
Grant Date 2018-11-27
Owner METAIL LIMITED (United Kingdom)
Inventor
  • Adeyoola, Tom
  • Brown, Nick
  • Trott, Nikki
  • Herbert, Edward
  • Robertson, Duncan
  • Downing, Jim
  • Day, Nick
  • Boland, Robert
  • Boucher, Tom
  • Townsend, Joe
  • Clay, Edward
  • Warren, Tom
  • Unadkat, Anoop
  • Chen, Yu

Abstract

Methods for generating and sharing a virtual body model of a person, created with a small number of measurements and a single photograph, combined with one or more images of garments. The virtual body model represents a realistic representation of the users body and is used for visualizing photo-realistic fit visualizations of garments, hairstyles, make-up, and/or other accessories. The virtual garments are created from layers based on photographs of real garment from multiple angles. Furthermore the virtual body model is used in multiple embodiments of manual and automatic garment, make-up, and, hairstyle recommendations, such as, from channels, friends, and fashion entities. The virtual body model is sharable for, as example, visualization and comments on looks. Furthermore it is also used for enabling users to buy garments that fit other users, suitable for gifts or similar. The implementation can also be used in peer-to-peer online sales where garments can be bought with the knowledge that the seller has a similar body shape and size as the user.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G06T 15/00 - 3D [Three Dimensional] image rendering
  • G06Q 30/06 - Buying, selling or leasing transactions
  • H04N 13/204 - Image signal generators using stereoscopic image cameras
  • H04N 13/207 - Image signal generators using stereoscopic image cameras using a single 2D image sensor
  • H04N 13/271 - Image signal generators wherein the generated image signals comprise depth maps or disparity maps
  • H04N 13/282 - Image signal generators for generating image signals corresponding to three or more geometrical viewpoints, e.g. multi-view systems
  • G06T 19/00 - Manipulating 3D models or images for computer graphics
  • G06T 13/80 - 2D animation, e.g. using sprites
  • G06Q 50/00 - Information and communication technology [ICT] specially adapted for implementation of business processes of specific business sectors, e.g. utilities or tourism
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  • G06F 3/0488 - Interaction techniques based on graphical user interfaces [GUI] using specific features provided by the input device, e.g. functions controlled by the rotation of a mouse with dual sensing arrangements, or of the nature of the input device, e.g. tap gestures based on pressure sensed by a digitiser using a touch-screen or digitiser, e.g. input of commands through traced gestures
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  • G06T 7/11 - Region-based segmentation
  • G06T 7/194 - SegmentationEdge detection involving foreground-background segmentation

18.

Computer implemented methods and systems for generating virtual body models for garment fit visualisation

      
Application Number 15003284
Grant Number 10157416
Status In Force
Filing Date 2016-01-21
First Publication Date 2016-07-28
Grant Date 2018-12-18
Owner METAIL LIMITED (United Kingdom)
Inventor
  • Adeyoola, Tom
  • Brown, Nick
  • Trott, Nikki
  • Herbert, Edward
  • Robertson, Duncan
  • Downing, Jim
  • Day, Nick
  • Boland, Robert
  • Boucher, Tom
  • Townsend, Joe
  • Clay, Edward
  • Warren, Tom
  • Unadkat, Anoop
  • Chen, Yu

Abstract

Methods for generating and sharing a virtual body model of a person, created with a small number of measurements and a single photograph, combined with one or more images of garments. The virtual body model represents a realistic representation of the users body and is used for visualizing photo-realistic fit visualizations of garments, hairstyles, make-up, and/or other accessories. The virtual garments are created from layers based on photographs of real garment from multiple angles. Furthermore the virtual body model is used in multiple embodiments of manual and automatic garment, make-up, and, hairstyle recommendations, such as, from channels, friends, and fashion entities. The virtual body model is sharable for, as example, visualization and comments on looks. Furthermore it is also used for enabling users to buy garments that fit other users, suitable for gifts or similar. The implementation can also be used in peer-to-peer online sales where garments can be bought with the knowledge that the seller has a similar body shape and size as the user.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G06T 15/00 - 3D [Three Dimensional] image rendering
  • G06Q 30/06 - Buying, selling or leasing transactions
  • H04N 13/204 - Image signal generators using stereoscopic image cameras
  • H04N 13/207 - Image signal generators using stereoscopic image cameras using a single 2D image sensor
  • H04N 13/271 - Image signal generators wherein the generated image signals comprise depth maps or disparity maps
  • H04N 13/282 - Image signal generators for generating image signals corresponding to three or more geometrical viewpoints, e.g. multi-view systems
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  • G06T 13/80 - 2D animation, e.g. using sprites
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  • G06T 17/00 - 3D modelling for computer graphics
  • G06F 17/30 - Information retrieval; Database structures therefor
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  • G06T 13/40 - 3D [Three Dimensional] animation of characters, e.g. humans, animals or virtual beings
  • G06F 3/0481 - Interaction techniques based on graphical user interfaces [GUI] based on specific properties of the displayed interaction object or a metaphor-based environment, e.g. interaction with desktop elements like windows or icons, or assisted by a cursor's changing behaviour or appearance
  • G06F 3/0484 - Interaction techniques based on graphical user interfaces [GUI] for the control of specific functions or operations, e.g. selecting or manipulating an object, an image or a displayed text element, setting a parameter value or selecting a range
  • G06F 3/0488 - Interaction techniques based on graphical user interfaces [GUI] using specific features provided by the input device, e.g. functions controlled by the rotation of a mouse with dual sensing arrangements, or of the nature of the input device, e.g. tap gestures based on pressure sensed by a digitiser using a touch-screen or digitiser, e.g. input of commands through traced gestures
  • G06F 3/00 - Input arrangements for transferring data to be processed into a form capable of being handled by the computerOutput arrangements for transferring data from processing unit to output unit, e.g. interface arrangements
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  • G06T 7/11 - Region-based segmentation
  • G06T 7/194 - SegmentationEdge detection involving foreground-background segmentation

19.

Computer implemented methods and systems for generating virtual body models for garment fit visualisation

      
Application Number 15003312
Grant Number 09665906
Status In Force
Filing Date 2016-01-21
First Publication Date 2016-07-28
Grant Date 2017-05-30
Owner METAIL LIMITED (United Kingdom)
Inventor
  • Adeyoola, Tom
  • Brown, Nick
  • Trott, Nikki
  • Herbert, Edward
  • Robertson, Duncan
  • Downing, Jim
  • Day, Nick
  • Boland, Robert
  • Boucher, Tom
  • Townsend, Joe
  • Clay, Edward
  • Warren, Tom
  • Unadkat, Anoop
  • Chen, Yu

Abstract

Methods for generating and sharing a virtual body model of a person, created with a small number of measurements and a single photograph, combined with one or more images of garments. The virtual body model represents a realistic representation of the users body and is used for visualizing photo-realistic fit visualizations of garments, hairstyles, make-up, and/or other accessories. The virtual garments are created from layers based on photographs of real garment from multiple angles. Furthermore the virtual body model is used in multiple embodiments of manual and automatic garment, make-up, and, hairstyle recommendations, such as, from channels, friends, and fashion entities. The virtual body model is sharable for, as example, visualization and comments on looks. Furthermore it is also used for enabling users to buy garments that fit other users, suitable for gifts or similar. The implementation can also be used in peer-to-peer online sales where garments can be bought with the knowledge that the seller has a similar body shape and size as the user.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G06T 15/00 - 3D [Three Dimensional] image rendering
  • G06Q 30/06 - Buying, selling or leasing transactions
  • G06T 19/00 - Manipulating 3D models or images for computer graphics
  • G06T 13/80 - 2D animation, e.g. using sprites
  • G06Q 50/00 - Information and communication technology [ICT] specially adapted for implementation of business processes of specific business sectors, e.g. utilities or tourism
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  • G06F 17/30 - Information retrieval; Database structures therefor
  • G06Q 10/08 - Logistics, e.g. warehousing, loading or distributionInventory or stock management
  • G06T 13/40 - 3D [Three Dimensional] animation of characters, e.g. humans, animals or virtual beings
  • G06F 3/0481 - Interaction techniques based on graphical user interfaces [GUI] based on specific properties of the displayed interaction object or a metaphor-based environment, e.g. interaction with desktop elements like windows or icons, or assisted by a cursor's changing behaviour or appearance
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  • G06F 3/0488 - Interaction techniques based on graphical user interfaces [GUI] using specific features provided by the input device, e.g. functions controlled by the rotation of a mouse with dual sensing arrangements, or of the nature of the input device, e.g. tap gestures based on pressure sensed by a digitiser using a touch-screen or digitiser, e.g. input of commands through traced gestures
  • H04N 13/02 - Picture signal generators
  • G06F 3/00 - Input arrangements for transferring data to be processed into a form capable of being handled by the computerOutput arrangements for transferring data from processing unit to output unit, e.g. interface arrangements
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  • G06T 15/20 - Perspective computation
  • G06T 17/20 - Wire-frame description, e.g. polygonalisation or tessellation
  • G06T 13/20 - 3D [Three Dimensional] animation
  • G06T 7/11 - Region-based segmentation
  • G06T 7/194 - SegmentationEdge detection involving foreground-background segmentation

20.

Computer implemented methods and systems for generating virtual body models for garment fit visualisation

      
Application Number 15003340
Grant Number 09959569
Status In Force
Filing Date 2016-01-21
First Publication Date 2016-07-28
Grant Date 2018-05-01
Owner METAIL LIMITED (United Kingdom)
Inventor
  • Adeyoola, Tom
  • Brown, Nick
  • Trott, Nikki
  • Herbert, Edward
  • Robertson, Duncan
  • Downing, Jim
  • Day, Nick
  • Boland, Robert
  • Boucher, Tom
  • Townsend, Joe
  • Clay, Edward
  • Warren, Tom
  • Unadkat, Anoop
  • Chen, Yu

Abstract

Methods for generating and sharing a virtual body model of a person, created with a small number of measurements and a single photograph, combined with one or more images of garments. The virtual body model represents a realistic representation of the users body and is used for visualizing photo-realistic fit visualizations of garments, hairstyles, make-up, and/or other accessories. The virtual garments are created from layers based on photographs of real garment from multiple angles. Furthermore the virtual body model is used in multiple embodiments of manual and automatic garment, make-up, and, hairstyle recommendations, such as, from channels, friends, and fashion entities. The virtual body model is sharable for, as example, visualization and comments on looks. Furthermore it is also used for enabling users to buy garments that fit other users, suitable for gifts or similar. The implementation can also be used in peer-to-peer online sales where garments can be bought with the knowledge that the seller has a similar body shape and size as the user.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G06T 15/00 - 3D [Three Dimensional] image rendering
  • G06Q 30/06 - Buying, selling or leasing transactions
  • G06T 19/00 - Manipulating 3D models or images for computer graphics
  • G06T 13/80 - 2D animation, e.g. using sprites
  • G06Q 50/00 - Information and communication technology [ICT] specially adapted for implementation of business processes of specific business sectors, e.g. utilities or tourism
  • G06T 17/00 - 3D modelling for computer graphics
  • G06F 17/30 - Information retrieval; Database structures therefor
  • G06Q 10/08 - Logistics, e.g. warehousing, loading or distributionInventory or stock management
  • G06T 13/40 - 3D [Three Dimensional] animation of characters, e.g. humans, animals or virtual beings
  • G06F 3/0481 - Interaction techniques based on graphical user interfaces [GUI] based on specific properties of the displayed interaction object or a metaphor-based environment, e.g. interaction with desktop elements like windows or icons, or assisted by a cursor's changing behaviour or appearance
  • G06F 3/0484 - Interaction techniques based on graphical user interfaces [GUI] for the control of specific functions or operations, e.g. selecting or manipulating an object, an image or a displayed text element, setting a parameter value or selecting a range
  • G06F 3/0488 - Interaction techniques based on graphical user interfaces [GUI] using specific features provided by the input device, e.g. functions controlled by the rotation of a mouse with dual sensing arrangements, or of the nature of the input device, e.g. tap gestures based on pressure sensed by a digitiser using a touch-screen or digitiser, e.g. input of commands through traced gestures
  • H04N 13/02 - Picture signal generators
  • G06F 3/00 - Input arrangements for transferring data to be processed into a form capable of being handled by the computerOutput arrangements for transferring data from processing unit to output unit, e.g. interface arrangements
  • H04N 5/33 - Transforming infrared radiation
  • G06F 3/0482 - Interaction with lists of selectable items, e.g. menus
  • G06K 9/62 - Methods or arrangements for recognition using electronic means
  • G06T 11/00 - 2D [Two Dimensional] image generation
  • G06T 15/20 - Perspective computation
  • G06T 17/20 - Wire-frame description, e.g. polygonalisation or tessellation
  • G06T 13/20 - 3D [Three Dimensional] animation
  • G06T 7/11 - Region-based segmentation
  • G06T 7/194 - SegmentationEdge detection involving foreground-background segmentation

21.

METHODS FOR GENERATING A 3D VIRTUAL BODY MODEL OF A PERSON COMBINED WITH A 3D GARMENT IMAGE, AND RELATED DEVICES, SYSTEMS AND COMPUTER PROGRAM PRODUCTS

      
Application Number GB2015054042
Publication Number 2016/097732
Status In Force
Filing Date 2015-12-16
Publication Date 2016-06-23
Owner METAIL LIMITED (United Kingdom)
Inventor
  • Chen, Yu
  • Marks, Nic
  • Nikolova, Diana
  • Smith, Luke
  • Miller, Ray
  • Townsend, Joe
  • Day, Nick
  • Murphy, Rob
  • Downing, Jim
  • Clay, Edward
  • Maher, Michael
  • Adeyoola, Tom

Abstract

There is disclosed a method for generating a 3D virtual body model of a person combined with a 3D garment image, and displaying the 3D virtual body model of the person combined with the 3D garment image on a screen of a computing device, the computing device including a sensor system, the method including the steps of: (a) generating the 3D virtual body model; (b) generating the 3D garment image for superimposing on the 3D virtual body model; (c ) superimposing the 3D garment image on the 3D virtual body model; (d) showing on the screen the 3D garment image superimposed on the 3D virtual body model; (e) detecting a position change using the sensor system, and (f) showing on the screen the 3D garment image superimposed on the 3D virtual body model, modified in response to the position change detected using the sensor system. Related methods, devices, systems and computer program products are also disclosed.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G06T 19/20 - Editing of 3D images, e.g. changing shapes or colours, aligning objects or positioning parts
  • G06T 19/00 - Manipulating 3D models or images for computer graphics
  • G06Q 30/06 - Buying, selling or leasing transactions

22.

Computer implemented methods and systems for generating virtual body models for garment fit visualisation

      
Application Number 15054818
Grant Number 10121189
Status In Force
Filing Date 2016-02-26
First Publication Date 2016-06-23
Grant Date 2018-11-06
Owner METAIL LIMITED (United Kingdom)
Inventor
  • Adeyoola, Tom
  • Brown, Nick
  • Trott, Nikki
  • Herbert, Edward
  • Robertson, Duncan
  • Downing, Jim
  • Day, Nick
  • Boland, Robert
  • Boucher, Tom
  • Townsend, Joe
  • Clay, Edward
  • Warren, Tom
  • Unadkat, Anoop
  • Chen, Yu

Abstract

Methods for generating and sharing a virtual body model of a person, created with a small number of measurements and a single photograph, combined with one or more images of garments. The virtual body model represents a realistic representation of the users body and is used for visualizing photo-realistic fit visualizations of garments, hairstyles, make-up, and/or other accessories. The virtual garments are created from layers based on photographs of real garment from multiple angles. Furthermore the virtual body model is used in multiple embodiments of manual and automatic garment, make-up, and, hairstyle recommendations, such as, from channels, friends, and fashion entities. The virtual body model is sharable for, as example, visualization and comments on looks. Furthermore it is also used for enabling users to buy garments that fit other users, suitable for gifts or similar. The implementation can also be used in peer-to-peer online sales where garments can be bought with the knowledge that the seller has a similar body shape and size as the user.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G06T 15/00 - 3D [Three Dimensional] image rendering
  • G06Q 30/06 - Buying, selling or leasing transactions
  • H04N 13/204 - Image signal generators using stereoscopic image cameras
  • H04N 13/207 - Image signal generators using stereoscopic image cameras using a single 2D image sensor
  • H04N 13/271 - Image signal generators wherein the generated image signals comprise depth maps or disparity maps
  • H04N 13/282 - Image signal generators for generating image signals corresponding to three or more geometrical viewpoints, e.g. multi-view systems
  • G06T 19/00 - Manipulating 3D models or images for computer graphics
  • G06T 13/80 - 2D animation, e.g. using sprites
  • G06Q 50/00 - Information and communication technology [ICT] specially adapted for implementation of business processes of specific business sectors, e.g. utilities or tourism
  • G06T 17/00 - 3D modelling for computer graphics
  • G06F 17/30 - Information retrieval; Database structures therefor
  • G06Q 10/08 - Logistics, e.g. warehousing, loading or distributionInventory or stock management
  • G06T 13/40 - 3D [Three Dimensional] animation of characters, e.g. humans, animals or virtual beings
  • G06F 3/0481 - Interaction techniques based on graphical user interfaces [GUI] based on specific properties of the displayed interaction object or a metaphor-based environment, e.g. interaction with desktop elements like windows or icons, or assisted by a cursor's changing behaviour or appearance
  • G06F 3/0484 - Interaction techniques based on graphical user interfaces [GUI] for the control of specific functions or operations, e.g. selecting or manipulating an object, an image or a displayed text element, setting a parameter value or selecting a range
  • G06F 3/0488 - Interaction techniques based on graphical user interfaces [GUI] using specific features provided by the input device, e.g. functions controlled by the rotation of a mouse with dual sensing arrangements, or of the nature of the input device, e.g. tap gestures based on pressure sensed by a digitiser using a touch-screen or digitiser, e.g. input of commands through traced gestures
  • G06F 3/00 - Input arrangements for transferring data to be processed into a form capable of being handled by the computerOutput arrangements for transferring data from processing unit to output unit, e.g. interface arrangements
  • H04N 5/33 - Transforming infrared radiation
  • G06F 3/0482 - Interaction with lists of selectable items, e.g. menus
  • G06K 9/62 - Methods or arrangements for recognition using electronic means
  • G06T 11/00 - 2D [Two Dimensional] image generation
  • G06T 15/20 - Perspective computation
  • G06T 17/20 - Wire-frame description, e.g. polygonalisation or tessellation
  • G06T 13/20 - 3D [Three Dimensional] animation
  • G06T 7/11 - Region-based segmentation
  • G06T 7/194 - SegmentationEdge detection involving foreground-background segmentation

23.

Computer implemented methods and systems for generating virtual body models for garment fit visualisation

      
Application Number 15054850
Grant Number 10134083
Status In Force
Filing Date 2016-02-26
First Publication Date 2016-06-23
Grant Date 2018-11-20
Owner METAIL LIMITED (United Kingdom)
Inventor
  • Adeyoola, Tom
  • Brown, Nick
  • Trott, Nikki
  • Herbert, Edward
  • Robertson, Duncan
  • Downing, Jim
  • Day, Nick
  • Boland, Robert
  • Boucher, Tom
  • Townsend, Joe
  • Clay, Edward
  • Warren, Tom
  • Unadkat, Anoop
  • Chen, Yu

Abstract

Methods for generating and sharing a virtual body model of a person, created with a small number of measurements and a single photograph, combined with one or more images of garments. The virtual body model represents a realistic representation of the users body and is used for visualizing photo-realistic fit visualizations of garments, hairstyles, make-up, and/or other accessories. The virtual garments are created from layers based on photographs of real garment from multiple angles. Furthermore the virtual body model is used in multiple embodiments of manual and automatic garment, make-up, and, hairstyle recommendations, such as, from channels, friends, and fashion entities. The virtual body model is sharable for, as example, visualization and comments on looks. Furthermore it is also used for enabling users to buy garments that fit other users, suitable for gifts or similar. The implementation can also be used in peer-to-peer online sales where garments can be bought with the knowledge that the seller has a similar body shape and size as the user.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G06Q 30/06 - Buying, selling or leasing transactions
  • H04N 13/204 - Image signal generators using stereoscopic image cameras
  • H04N 13/207 - Image signal generators using stereoscopic image cameras using a single 2D image sensor
  • H04N 13/271 - Image signal generators wherein the generated image signals comprise depth maps or disparity maps
  • H04N 13/282 - Image signal generators for generating image signals corresponding to three or more geometrical viewpoints, e.g. multi-view systems
  • G06T 19/00 - Manipulating 3D models or images for computer graphics
  • G06T 13/80 - 2D animation, e.g. using sprites
  • G06Q 50/00 - Information and communication technology [ICT] specially adapted for implementation of business processes of specific business sectors, e.g. utilities or tourism
  • G06T 17/00 - 3D modelling for computer graphics
  • G06F 17/30 - Information retrieval; Database structures therefor
  • G06Q 10/08 - Logistics, e.g. warehousing, loading or distributionInventory or stock management
  • G06T 13/40 - 3D [Three Dimensional] animation of characters, e.g. humans, animals or virtual beings
  • G06F 3/0481 - Interaction techniques based on graphical user interfaces [GUI] based on specific properties of the displayed interaction object or a metaphor-based environment, e.g. interaction with desktop elements like windows or icons, or assisted by a cursor's changing behaviour or appearance
  • G06F 3/0484 - Interaction techniques based on graphical user interfaces [GUI] for the control of specific functions or operations, e.g. selecting or manipulating an object, an image or a displayed text element, setting a parameter value or selecting a range
  • G06F 3/0488 - Interaction techniques based on graphical user interfaces [GUI] using specific features provided by the input device, e.g. functions controlled by the rotation of a mouse with dual sensing arrangements, or of the nature of the input device, e.g. tap gestures based on pressure sensed by a digitiser using a touch-screen or digitiser, e.g. input of commands through traced gestures
  • G06F 3/00 - Input arrangements for transferring data to be processed into a form capable of being handled by the computerOutput arrangements for transferring data from processing unit to output unit, e.g. interface arrangements
  • H04N 5/33 - Transforming infrared radiation
  • G06F 3/0482 - Interaction with lists of selectable items, e.g. menus
  • G06K 9/62 - Methods or arrangements for recognition using electronic means
  • G06T 11/00 - 2D [Two Dimensional] image generation
  • G06T 15/20 - Perspective computation
  • G06T 17/20 - Wire-frame description, e.g. polygonalisation or tessellation
  • G06T 13/20 - 3D [Three Dimensional] animation
  • G06T 7/11 - Region-based segmentation
  • G06T 7/194 - SegmentationEdge detection involving foreground-background segmentation

24.

Computer implemented methods and systems for generating virtual body models for garment fit visualisation

      
Application Number 15054918
Grant Number 09881334
Status In Force
Filing Date 2016-02-26
First Publication Date 2016-06-23
Grant Date 2018-01-30
Owner METAIL LIMITED (United Kingdom)
Inventor
  • Adeyoola, Tom
  • Brown, Nick
  • Trott, Nikki
  • Herbert, Edward
  • Robertson, Duncan
  • Downing, Jim
  • Day, Nick
  • Boland, Robert
  • Boucher, Tom
  • Townsend, Joe
  • Clay, Edward
  • Warren, Tom
  • Unadkat, Anoop
  • Chen, Yu

Abstract

Methods for generating and sharing a virtual body model of a person, created with a small number of measurements and a single photograph, combined with one or more images of garments. The virtual body model represents a realistic representation of the users body and is used for visualizing photo-realistic fit visualizations of garments, hairstyles, make-up, and/or other accessories. The virtual garments are created from layers based on photographs of real garment from multiple angles. Furthermore the virtual body model is used in multiple embodiments of manual and automatic garment, make-up, and, hairstyle recommendations, such as, from channels, friends, and fashion entities. The virtual body model is sharable for, as example, visualization and comments on looks. Furthermore it is also used for enabling users to buy garments that fit other users, suitable for gifts or similar. The implementation can also be used in peer-to-peer online sales where garments can be bought with the knowledge that the seller has a similar body shape and size as the user.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G06T 15/00 - 3D [Three Dimensional] image rendering
  • G06Q 30/06 - Buying, selling or leasing transactions
  • G06T 19/00 - Manipulating 3D models or images for computer graphics
  • G06T 13/80 - 2D animation, e.g. using sprites
  • G06Q 50/00 - Information and communication technology [ICT] specially adapted for implementation of business processes of specific business sectors, e.g. utilities or tourism
  • G06T 17/00 - 3D modelling for computer graphics
  • G06F 17/30 - Information retrieval; Database structures therefor
  • G06Q 10/08 - Logistics, e.g. warehousing, loading or distributionInventory or stock management
  • G06T 13/40 - 3D [Three Dimensional] animation of characters, e.g. humans, animals or virtual beings
  • G06F 3/0481 - Interaction techniques based on graphical user interfaces [GUI] based on specific properties of the displayed interaction object or a metaphor-based environment, e.g. interaction with desktop elements like windows or icons, or assisted by a cursor's changing behaviour or appearance
  • G06F 3/0484 - Interaction techniques based on graphical user interfaces [GUI] for the control of specific functions or operations, e.g. selecting or manipulating an object, an image or a displayed text element, setting a parameter value or selecting a range
  • G06F 3/0488 - Interaction techniques based on graphical user interfaces [GUI] using specific features provided by the input device, e.g. functions controlled by the rotation of a mouse with dual sensing arrangements, or of the nature of the input device, e.g. tap gestures based on pressure sensed by a digitiser using a touch-screen or digitiser, e.g. input of commands through traced gestures
  • H04N 13/02 - Picture signal generators
  • G06F 3/00 - Input arrangements for transferring data to be processed into a form capable of being handled by the computerOutput arrangements for transferring data from processing unit to output unit, e.g. interface arrangements
  • H04N 5/33 - Transforming infrared radiation
  • G06F 3/0482 - Interaction with lists of selectable items, e.g. menus
  • G06K 9/62 - Methods or arrangements for recognition using electronic means
  • G06T 11/00 - 2D [Two Dimensional] image generation
  • G06T 15/20 - Perspective computation
  • G06T 17/20 - Wire-frame description, e.g. polygonalisation or tessellation
  • G06T 13/20 - 3D [Three Dimensional] animation
  • G06T 7/11 - Region-based segmentation
  • G06T 7/194 - SegmentationEdge detection involving foreground-background segmentation

25.

GARMENT SIZE RECOMMENDATION AND FIT ANALYSIS SYSTEM AND METHOD

      
Application Number GB2015051108
Publication Number 2015/155550
Status In Force
Filing Date 2015-04-13
Publication Date 2015-10-15
Owner METAIL LIMITED (United Kingdom)
Inventor
  • Chen, Yu
  • Boland, Robert
  • Downing, Jim
  • Miller, Ray
  • Rogers, Gareth
  • Townsend, Joe

Abstract

A computer-implemented garment size recommendation and fit analysis system in which a memory stores a virtual profile or model of an end-user and a processor is programmed to receive an end-user's selection of a garment and to then determine, using a garment fit algorithm, how well that garment will fit the end-user's profile or model, and in which the algorithm is trained on actual sales data.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G06Q 30/06 - Buying, selling or leasing transactions

26.

METAIL

      
Application Number 1195472
Status Registered
Filing Date 2013-07-09
Registration Date 2013-07-09
Owner METAIL LIMITED (United Kingdom)
NICE Classes  ?
  • 09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
  • 14 - Precious metals and their alloys; jewelry; time-keeping instruments
  • 16 - Paper, cardboard and goods made from these materials
  • 18 - Leather and imitations of leather
  • 24 - Textiles and textile goods
  • 25 - Clothing; footwear; headgear
  • 35 - Advertising and business services
  • 38 - Telecommunications services
  • 40 - Treatment of materials; recycling, air and water treatment,
  • 41 - Education, entertainment, sporting and cultural services
  • 42 - Scientific, technological and industrial services, research and design
  • 44 - Medical, veterinary, hygienic and cosmetic services; agriculture, horticulture and forestry services
  • 45 - Legal and security services; personal services for individuals.

Goods & Services

Computer software in the form of an internet application for creating clothing, footwear, headgear and accessories outfits; computer programmes relating to computer aided design; computer software for assisting in the design of clothing, footwear, headgear; computer programmes relating to computer aided human body sizing; body weighing scales; computer programmes relating to computer aided sizing of the human body; apparatus for recording visual images; computer programmes for image processing; image interpretation apparatus; image scanning apparatus; physical representations of images stored electronically for electronic manipulation; computer programmes relating to computer aided three dimensional clothes and body visualization; audio, video, still and moving images and data recordings in compressed and uncompressed form; computer software, including software for use in downloading audio, video, still and moving images and data in compressed and uncompressed form from a computer or communication network and organisation of data; downloadable electronic publications; computer, electronic and video games programmes and equipment; electronic instructional and teaching apparatus and instruments; apparatus, instruments, software and media for recording, reproducing, carrying, organising, storing, processing, editing, extracting, encoding, decoding, encrypting, playing, manipulating, downloading, uploading, streaming, transmitting, broadcasting, receiving, retrieving and reproducing images, information, data and/or code; images, signals, software, information, data and code provided by telecommunications networks, by online delivery and/or by way of the internet and the world wide web; computer software to enable peer-to-peer networking and file sharing; database management software, character recognition software; data synchronization programs and application development. Precious metals and their alloys and goods in precious metals or coated therewith, not included in other classes; jewellery, precious stones; imitation jewellery, brooches, cuff-links, ornamental pins, tie pins; horological and chronometric instruments, watches, watch straps, key rings. Printed matter, magazines, books; photographs, pictures, prints; posters; greeting cards; postcards; notepads; catalogues; booklets; carrier bags; printed matter relating to clothes making; printed publications relating to the sale of clothing; fashion journals; technology journals, science journals. Imitations of leather and goods made of these materials and not included in other classes; trunks and travelling bags; luggage; handbags, school bags, rucksacks, backpacks, beach bags, garment bags, tote bags, vanity cases, briefcases, pocket wallets, purses, pouches, credit card holders, notebook holders, coin holders, key cases; umbrellas, umbrella covers, parasols and walking sticks. Cloth labels. Clothing; footwear; headgear; ready made articles of clothing [other than protective]. Advertising; advertising of the goods or services of other vendors, enabling customers to conveniently view and compare the goods or services of those vendors; advertising services by means of balloon displays; advertising services provided over the internet; advertising services provided via a data base; advertising services relating to data bases; advertising services relating to newspapers; advertising space (rental of-) on the internet; arrangement of advertising; arranging for the provision of advertising space in newspapers; arranging of displays for advertising purposes; assistance to management in commercial enterprises in respect of advertising; business advertising services relating to franchising; classified advertising; collection of information relating to advertising; demonstration of goods for advertising purposes; direct mail advertising; direct market advertising; dissemination of advertising material; distribution of advertising material; on-line advertising on a computer network; outdoor advertising; press advertising services; promotional advertising services; provision of computerised advertising services; provision of models for advertising; provision of space on web sites for advertising goods and services; radio advertising; television advertising; trade fair (organization of-) for commercial or advertising purposes; updating of advertising information on a computer database; window dressing services for advertising purposes; retail services connected with the sale of clothing, clothing accessories, footwear, headgear, bags, jewellery; sales promotion services; advisory and consultancy services relating to sales promotion; market research and analysis services in the field of fashion; direct marketing services; writing of business reports and studies; electronic file and data management; data storage, retrieval and/or archiving services. Networking of still and moving images and data relating to entertainment and fashion whether in compressed or uncompressed form and whether downloadable or non downloadable; distribution of computer software over local or global communications networks; computer aided transmission of messages and images; providing access to interactive fashion and human body sizing websites on the Internet; providing on-line access to computer networks, computer databases, the Internet, on-line bulletin boards, virtual worlds and libraries of text, graphics and audio-visual and multimedia information and entertainment in the field of fashion and fashion design; information, advisory and consultancy services relating to all the aforesaid; operating of chat rooms; blogs. Alteration of clothing [custom manufacture]; cloth cutting; digital image manipulation. Entertainment services in the form of an internet based application, all relating to creating clothing, footwear, headgear outfits; provision of entertainment, education, instruction, tuition and training relating to entertainment and fashion both interactive and non-interactive; distribution of audio, video, still and moving images whether in compressed or uncompressed form and whether downloadable or non downloadable; game services; production and rental of educational and instructional materials relating to entertainment and fashion; publishing services (including electronic publishing services); exhibition services; and advisory services relating to any of the aforesaid services; fashion show services; instruction in fashion. Rental of computer software; hire of computer software; leasing of computer software; maintenance of computer software; clothing design services; commercial design services relating to human body-sizing; computer aided design services relating to clothing; design services for clothing; preparation of design parameters for visual images; design services relating to fashion articles; providing online platforms for uploading, downloading and processing images and image data, and software for creating clothing and for providing personlised fashion information; providing online platforms for ordering fashion products that are created based on customers' image data; creation (development) of virtual and interactive images and environments relating to fashion; scientific and industrial research relating to new information, computer and communications network, communications and virtual and interactive image technologies; programming and sensory design (corresponding to graphic/visual senses of perception) of multimedia content and virtual reality relating to fashion; imaging encoding and/or encryption services. Lifestyle counselling and consultancy [fashion]. Personal shopper services; fashion consultancy services provided to businesses or to individuals; consultancy services relating to the selection of fashion accessories; information relating to fashion coordination services for individuals and businesses.

27.

System and method for image processing and generating a body model

      
Application Number 13952898
Grant Number 09591236
Status In Force
Filing Date 2013-07-29
First Publication Date 2013-11-21
Grant Date 2017-03-07
Owner METAIL LIMITED (United Kingdom)
Inventor Robertson, Duncan Paul

Abstract

Images of foreground objects in a scene are generated by causing electromagnetic radiation to be emitted having a first spectral power distribution from a surface of a first foreground object, which is adjacent or at least partially obscured by a second foreground object. A first image of both of the first and second foreground objects is acquired while the first foreground object emits electromagnetic radiation with the first spectral power distribution. A second image of the first and second foreground objects is acquired while the first foreground object is not emitting electromagnetic radiation or is emitting electromagnetic radiation with a second spectral power distribution which is different to the first spectral power distribution. An alpha matte of the first and second foreground objects is generated based on a comparison of the first image and second image.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H04N 7/18 - Closed-circuit television [CCTV] systems, i.e. systems in which the video signal is not broadcast
  • H04N 5/262 - Studio circuits, e.g. for mixing, switching-over, change of character of image, other special effects
  • H04N 5/275 - Generation of keying signals
  • F21V 33/00 - Structural combinations of lighting devices with other articles, not otherwise provided for
  • G06T 11/60 - Editing figures and textCombining figures or text
  • H04N 5/272 - Means for inserting a foreground image in a background image, i.e. inlay, outlay

28.

COMPUTER IMPLEMENTED METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR GENERATING VIRTUAL BODY MODELS FOR GARMENT FIT VISUALISATION

      
Application Number GB2012050365
Publication Number 2012/110828
Status In Force
Filing Date 2012-02-17
Publication Date 2012-08-23
Owner METAIL LIMITED (United Kingdom)
Inventor
  • Adeyoola, Tom
  • Brown, Nick
  • Trott, Nikki
  • Herbert, Edward
  • Robertson, Duncan
  • Downing, Jim
  • Day, Nick
  • Boland, Robert
  • Boucher, Tom
  • Townsend, Joe
  • Clay, Edward
  • Warren, Tom
  • Unadkat, Anoop

Abstract

Methods for generating and sharing a virtual body model of a person, created with a small number of measurements and a single photograph, combined with one or more images of garments. The virtual body model represents a realistic representation of the users body and is used for visualizing photo-realistic fit visualizations of garments, hairstyles, make-up, and / or other accessories. The virtual garments are created from layers based on photographs of real garment from multiple angles. Furthermore the virtual body model is used in multiple embodiments of manual and automatic garment, make-up, and, hairstyle recommendations, such as, from channels, friends, and fashion entities. The virtual body model is sharable for, as example, visualization and comments on looks. Furthermore it is also used for enabling users to buy garments that fit other users, suitable for gifts or similar. The implementation can also be used in peer-to-peer online sales where garments can be bought with the knowledge that the seller has a similar body shape and size as the user.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G06T 19/00 - Manipulating 3D models or images for computer graphics

29.

System and method for image processing and generating a body model

      
Application Number 12881861
Grant Number 08605148
Status In Force
Filing Date 2010-09-14
First Publication Date 2011-04-28
Grant Date 2013-12-10
Owner Metail Limited (United Kingdom)
Inventor Robertson, Duncan Paul

Abstract

Images of foreground objects in a scene are generated by causing electromagnetic radiation to be emitted having a first spectral power distribution from a surface of a first foreground object, which is adjacent or at least partially obscured by a second foreground object. A first image of both of the first and second foreground objects is acquired while the first foreground object emits electromagnetic radiation with the first spectral power distribution. A second image of the first and second foreground objects is acquired while the first foreground object is not emitting electromagnetic radiation or is emitting electromagnetic radiation with a second spectral power distribution which is different to the first spectral power distribution. An alpha matte of the first and second foreground objects is generated based on a comparison of the first image and second image.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H04N 7/18 - Closed-circuit television [CCTV] systems, i.e. systems in which the video signal is not broadcast

30.

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR IMAGE PROCESSING AND GENERATING A BODY MODEL

      
Application Number GB2010001735
Publication Number 2011/033258
Status In Force
Filing Date 2010-09-15
Publication Date 2011-03-24
Owner METAIL LIMITED (United Kingdom)
Inventor Robertson, Duncan, Paul

Abstract

Images of foreground objects in a scene are generated by causing electromagnetic radiation to be emitted having a first spectral power distribution from a surface of a first foreground object, which is adjacent or at least partially obscured by a second foreground object. A first image of both of the first and second foreground objects is acquired whilst the first foreground object emits electromagnetic radiation with the first spectral power distribution. A second image of the first and second foreground objects is acquired whilst the first foreground object is not emitting electromagnetic radiation or is emitting electromagnetic radiation with a second spectral power distribution which is different to the first spectral power distribution. An alpha matte of the first and second foreground objects is generated based on a comparison of the first image and second image.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H04N 5/275 - Generation of keying signals
  • H04N 5/272 - Means for inserting a foreground image in a background image, i.e. inlay, outlay

31.

METAIL

      
Serial Number 85210151
Status Registered
Filing Date 2011-01-04
Registration Date 2015-04-21
Owner Metail Limited (United Kingdom)
NICE Classes  ?
  • 35 - Advertising and business services
  • 42 - Scientific, technological and industrial services, research and design
  • 45 - Legal and security services; personal services for individuals.
  • 09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments

Goods & Services

[ Advertising services; advertising and promotional services of the goods and services of others; providing an on-line computer database in the field of locating products, describing products, rating products, pricing products and comparing prices of products; dissemination of advertising for others via the Internet; advertising on computer networks; ] advertising services, namely, production of special effects, namely, model-making services for use in advertisements; [ provision of space on websites for advertising goods and services; online retail store and retail store services featuring clothing, clothing accessories, footwear, headwear, bags, jewelry; sales promotion services; computer file management; computerized file management; database management ] Rental of computer software; maintenance of computer software; commercial graphic design services for others relating to human body-sizing; computer aided virtual simulation design services for others in the field of clothing; [ design services for others in the field of clothing; fashion and clothing design consulting services; ] computer graphic design and virtual simulation design for others, namely, preparation of design parameters for visual images; [ design services for others in the field of fashion articles, namely, clothing, accessories, footwear, headwear; ] providing a web hosting platform for uploading, downloading and processing of images and data; platform as a service (PAAS) featuring computer software platforms for uploading, downloading and processing of images and data; providing temporary use of non-downloadable graphics and virtual simulation software for design of clothing; [ providing a web hosting platform for ordering fashion products that are created based on customers' image data; platform as a service (PAAS) computer software platforms for ordering fashion products that are created based on customers' image data; ] computer programming services, namely, content creation for virtual world and three dimensional platforms relating to fashion; programming of multimedia applications; [ data encryption and decoding services; ] providing on-line, non-downloadable Internet-based computer software, namely, software for use in downloading audio, video, still and moving images and data in compressed and uncompressed form from a computer or communication network; [ providing online, non-downloadable Internet based software applications in the form of virtual simulation applications for creating clothing, footwear, headgear and accessories outfits ] Providing online personalized fashion information [ Downloadable computer software in the form of an internet virtual simulation application for creating clothing, footwear, headgear and accessories outfits; computer graphics and virtual simulation software for assisting in the design of clothing, footwear, headgear; computer analysis and graphics programs relating to computer aided human body sizing; virtual simulation computer programs relating to computer aided sizing of the human body; computer programs for image processing; [ computer database programs featuring physical representations of images stored electronically for electronic manipulation; ] downloadable image files containing physical representations of images stored electronically for electronic manipulation; computer graphics programs relating to computer aided three dimensional clothes and body visualization; downloadable image and audio files containing audio, video, still and moving images and data recordings in compressed and uncompressed form; [ downloadable computer software, namely, software for use in downloading audio, video, still and moving images and data in compressed and uncompressed form from a computer or communication network; ] computer database software for organization of data [ ; computer software, namely, data synchronization programs and programs for application development ] ]