System for specifying custom garments
US4149246A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 12, 1978 |
| Grant date | Apr 10, 1979 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 12, 1998 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06T2210/16
- WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A system is disclosed for creating custom garments of clothing for a wearer by combining data on personal tailoring measurements of the wearer, physical characteristics of the wearer, a garment pattern, and garment options selected on the basis of the resulting combination of personal and pattern data. As disclosed, the system is embodied with a central location unit including a cutting table apparatus, a memory for a substantial number of patterns, and a pattern-processing system. The central unit serves a plurality of remote location equipments through a communication system which may incorporate a telephonic link. The remote equipments include an interactive graphic display terminal which cooperates with a remote location computer for the effective combination of physical data, personal selection data, and pattern data. As disclosed, an operator customizing a garment (typically the intended wearer) selects a garment pattern from storage at the central location unit with the result that display data on the pattern is recorded in the location equipment. Personal physical data is also supplied to the location equipment and the two forms of data are combined to provide data represen…
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