Product customization
US10740501B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 14, 2017 |
| Grant date | Aug 11, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 18, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F2119/18
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Systems and methods for designing and customizing tangible products are disclosed. Examples may include apparel, such as footwear, shirts, or sporting goods, athletic equipment and/or electronic devices, including but not limited to activity monitoring devices or media devices. Aspects relate to customizing products based on visual and tactile properties of the materials to be utilized in the design and construction of the product. Both the visual and tactile property selections may be displayed to the consumer to on an exemplary graphical representation of the product. Embodiments allow a user to select and review both visual and tactile properties of the product, thus the consumer is able to visualize and touch the materials of a customized product.
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