KR20040000087A - The method virtual store account avata use of the internet - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE: An EC(Electronic Commerce) method using the Internet avatar is provided to produce an avatar like as user using body information of the user, and wear articles using the avatar so as to improve reliability and satisfaction. CONSTITUTION: A user connects to an EC site and registers as a membership(S1). The user selects desired articles(S2). The user inputs own body information and transfers image data(S3). An avatar is produced using the inputted user information(S5). The user inputs wanted item data(S7). An EC server searches article data to search an item fixed to the user(S8). An items list is produced(S8). The produced avatar wears the searched items(S9). The price information is offered(S10).

Description

E-commerce method using avatar of internet {The method virtual store account avata use of the internet}

The present invention relates to an electronic commerce method using an avatar on the Internet based on an image camera. More specifically, the present invention relates to an e-commerce method in which a face image is transferred to a main server after photographing a face using an image camera attached to a user's computer. Electronically utilizes avatars from the Internet to extract carcasses from the database, create caricatures, combine input body size data, create avatars, create an avatar, and provide an environment similar to real shopping so that items can be purchased on the Internet in an effective manner. It is about a commerce method.

With the rapid spread of the Internet, e-commerce that orders and purchases goods in virtual space is also greatly activated. The e-commerce market is gradually expanding because e-commerce sites are competitive in terms of price by reducing the distribution stage and can purchase goods with a click of a mouse wherever there is a computer even without a direct shopping.

More specifically, shoppers access e-commerce sites on the Internet to shop and, if there is a product they want to purchase, enter a purchase intent in the virtual store and provide a means of payment, where the payment means enters the credit card number or the password of the virtual bank. The virtual store inquires the virtual bank or credit card company, requests payment, delivers the product to the buyer when the payment is completed, and the transaction is completed.

In the conventional e-commerce through the Internet, when a buyer sees a desired product only with a photo and then uses or wears the delivered product, there are differences in size, shape, color, and design, thereby improving the reliability and satisfaction of the buyer. It is caused by the case of dropping a large drop and returning the delivered goods, which leads to an increase in logistics costs. Therefore, there is a need for a new e-commerce method in which the above problems are eliminated.

The present invention creates a caricature of a user using an image camera of the Internet and combines it with personalized information to create an avatar of the same type as a buyer, and then actually wears various items by using the avatar. The purpose of the present invention is to provide an electronic commerce method using avatars of the Internet that can increase the reliability of virtual stores, satisfaction with products, and minimize cases of returns.

1 is a block diagram showing the overall e-commerce environment of the present invention.

2 is a flow chart illustrating an e-commerce method of the present invention.

A feature of the present invention for achieving the above object is in the e-commerce method using the avatar of the Internet, the buyer connecting to the management server providing the e-commerce service, logging in and approving the buyer in the main server, Taking and storing the face of the buyer using an image camera connected to the computer of the buyer to obtain data for generating a virtual avatar of the buyer; transmitting the data to the main server; Searching for a specific object suitable for an individual's characteristics using a feature extraction and constructed object database, generating a caricature by placing the extracted similar image on a face, inputting personal body shape information by a buyer, Combining caricature and personal body shape data A step in which an avatar is generated, a buyer inputs and selects data of desired item items, designs, and colors, and a state in which a desired item is worn on the generated buyer's avatar according to the data input by the buyer Sending a purchaser to approve the status of performing simulation modeling such as watching and moving, providing price information to the buyer, and performing payment and closing the transaction when the purchaser's approval is made. It features.

Hereinafter, the configuration and operation of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. 1 is a block diagram showing the overall e-commerce environment of the present invention, Figure 2 is a flow chart showing the e-commerce method of the present invention.

As shown in FIG. 1, the computer of the purchaser 2 and the management server 4 providing the method according to the present invention are connected through an internet network 1.

Here, an image camera for caricature the face of the buyer 2 is provided in the computer of the buyer 2 side. The image camera transmits image data obtained by photographing the face of the purchaser 2 from various angles to the management server 4.

However, in the case of using the image camera in this way, since the desired data cannot be obtained according to various conditions such as the position and distance, the management server 4 provides a help when photographing the image camera. For example, the front of the face and the left and right sides of the face at a distance of 30cm from the camera for 5 seconds to shoot and show the order to the buyer to proceed.

Thereafter, the management server 4 searches for and extracts the eyeballs according to the characteristics of the individual by using the eyeball database 5 constructed from the image data of the buyer 2, highlights the features of the face only and places them on the face. To generate a caricature of the purchaser 2.

The caricature generation method is a system that expresses the caricature after obtaining various similar images from the lumberjack database 5 by comparing the lumberjack features of the buyer's (2) face images obtained by the image camera. 5) Extract feature information of similar images from (face contour, tooth occlusal state, eye size, eyebrow length, nose position, hairstyle, etc.). Analyze the extracted image data (5). Create a caricature by highlighting each feature through zooming in and out.

When the caricature generation is completed, step S4 of inputting personal body type data of the buyer 2 is performed, and step S5 of generating an avatar by combining with the caricature of the buyer 2 is performed.

The step S4 of inputting the personal body type data inputs the height, weight, age, chest circumference, waist circumference, hip circumference, dimensions of each part of the body, etc. of the purchaser 2 to input the avatar character of the form most similar to the oneself. It is desirable to produce.

More specifically, the step of requesting information for providing basic body image formation information and basic avatar service in height, foot size, age, and input steps;

The arm length, leg length, neck circumference, chest circumference, waist circumference, hip circumference, weight and preferred brand input stages are classified into information request stages for advanced avatar service based on detailed personal body type information.

Thereafter, in step S5 of inputting desired product data, when the purchaser 2 separately inputs product information such as size, design, and color desired, the management server 2 performs a shopping mall product data search step S7. A step S8 of providing a product item menu is performed.

Afterwards, the wearer wears, wears, and writes on the avatar created by the personal figure information and the caricature by the image camera (accessories such as hats, shoes, rings, and necklaces, clothing, belts, etc.) selected by the buyer 2. The wearing state modeling step S9 may be performed so that the wearing state of walking, pinching, moving, and the like may be viewed from the third-person observer.

At this stage, the avatar is uncomfortable for each part when the product image selected by the buyer (2) is worn on his avatar and walks, bends the upper body, or rotates the upper body from side to side. Or take an angry expression and set various actions and display them so that the buyer 2 can feel and confirm indirectly.

When the purchaser 2 confirms the wearing state of the selected products from the avatar, the management server 4 performs step S10 of providing price information for each product selected by the purchaser 2.

Thereafter, when there is a purchase intention, a final approval step (S11) and a payment means are provided to perform the payment step (S12) and deliver step (S13) sequentially.

In this way, through the method according to the present invention, the purchaser 2 can select and order a product suitable for the body size through his avatar through the Internet, and make the e-commerce process easy and convenient via the Internet.

Although the configuration and operation of the present invention have been described in detail with reference to the preferred embodiments of the present invention, it will be apparent to those skilled in the art that various modifications and variations are possible from the above embodiments. It will be noted that the scope of the present invention is not limited to the above specific embodiment as it will be.

By creating a caricature using the image camera of the Internet and combining the input personal body information data to create an avatar of the same type as oneself, the avatar can be worn and various goods can be worn. By displaying facial expressions and behaviors and providing a similar environment, such as shopping directly, it greatly increases the reliability of virtual stores and satisfaction with products, minimizes returns, and reduces logistics costs. It has an effect that can greatly contribute to.

Claims (4)

The purchaser photographing himself and transmitting it as image data; Generating a caricature of a purchaser using the image data; A buyer directly inputting his / her body shape data; Generating an avatar by combining the buyer's caricature generated from the image data and directly input body data; A modeling step of applying the product selected by the buyer to the avatar and simulating it in a state of being worn directly; E-commerce method using the avatar of the Internet comprising the step of making a product purchase by providing a payment means when making a purchase decision. The method of claim 1, wherein creating a caricature of the buyer; When the image data of the face image is inputted, using the built-in eye-care database to search for and extract the eye-care according to the characteristics of the individual, highlight the features unique to the face and place them on the face to create a caricature of the buyer's face. E-commerce method using the avatar of the Internet, characterized in that to enable. The method of claim 1, wherein the step of inputting personal body shape data; E-commerce using the avatar of the Internet, characterized in that the height of the buyer (2), weight, age, chest circumference, waist circumference, hip circumference, dimensions of each part of the body is input to create an avatar character similar to one's own Way. The method of claim 1, wherein the wearing state modeling step; The avatar created by personal figure information and the caricature created by the video camera indirectly feels the wearing state such as wearing, trying, writing, walking, fitting, moving, etc. E-commerce method using the avatar of the Internet, characterized in that the confirmation.