3-D modeling of prototype garments
US6473671B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 11, 2000 |
| Grant date | Oct 29, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 11, 2020 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06T2210/16
- WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A computer-aided design and automation system for mass customization. The system includes a 3-D body model and a virtual prototype model. The virtual prototype model includes a close fitting definition, a 3-D library loose fitting definition and texture mapping linked to the close fitting definition and the 3-D library loose fitting definition. The present invention may further include a 2-D spreader model for subsequent cut and sew manufacturing. The 3-D body model may be a dress form, a virtual dress form or a true body dress form created by a body scanner. In the preferred embodiment, the close fitting definition further includes a 3D close fitting definition library. Also, in the preferred embodiment, the 3-D library loose fitting definition is provided by a 2-D to 3-D converter which includes a 2-D pattern converter. In the preferred embodiment, the linked texture mapping is a textile design database, which may be created from a fabric swatch or by textile design.
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