DE112020003019T5 - DEFINED DIGITAL FILES FOR APPAREL MANUFACTURE - Google Patents

Abstract

Methods and systems are provided for customizing a base garment digital file according to a user's body measurements and generating a custom garment digital file for use in garment manufacture. For example, a system may receive a request to generate a tailored garment, customization options, and information about a customer's body measurements, retrieve a digital base file for the garment, specify points and edges in the digital base file of the garment, calculate the points and edges according to defined equations that take the user's body measurements into account, create a custom digital file for the garment, and display a visual representation of the fitted garment.

Description

CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS

This application claims priority from U.S. Patent Application No. 16/450,877 , filed June 24, 2019, entitled GENERATING DIGITAL FILES FOR GARMENT PRODUCTION and U.S. Patent Application No. 16/450,843 filed June 24, 2019 and entitled "DIGITAL FILE STRUCTURE FOR GARMENT PRODUCTION," which is hereby incorporated herein by reference in its entirety.

BACKGROUND ART

A user may want to use standards to effectively convey ideas or instructions in a way that is easy for a recipient to understand. For example, an apparel designer may use specific terms, drawings, or marks to define how a garment should be made. However, in many apparel design situations, individual designers may use different wording, formatting, or methods to convey instructions, so manufacturers often need to ask for clarification regarding the designer's instructions to create a document with the content and/or formatting that the manufacturer wants for the actual production of a garment. Clarifying each and every set of instructions for each and every garment would be prohibitive in terms of labor, time and cost, and introduces increasing levels of complexity and potential scaling issues as the size and variety of garment lines increase.

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• 1 ist eine anschauliche vernetzte Umgebung und Systemarchitektur eines digitalen Dateisystems, das gemäß einigen Ausführungsformen in Verbindung mit der Bekleidungsherstellung verwendet werden kann.
• 2 ist ein Datenflussdiagramm, das ein beispielhaftes Verfahren des digitalen Dateisystems zum Erzeugen digitaler Basisdateien und kundenspezifischer digitaler Dateien zur Verwendung bei der Bekleidungsherstellung gemäß einigen Ausführungsformen darstellt.
• 3 ist ein Flussdiagramm, das ein beispielhaftes Verfahren zum Erzeugen einer digitalen Basisdatei und einer benutzerdefinierten digitalen Datei für die Bekleidungsherstellung gemäß einigen Ausführungsformen darstellt.
• 4 ist eine visuelle Darstellung von Komponenten einer beispielhaften digitalen Datei, die gemäß einigen Ausführungsformen von dem digitalen Dateisystem verwendet wird.
• FIG. 5 ist eine visuelle Darstellung, die eine beispielhafte Konfiguration von Bekleidungskomponenten in einem digitalen Dateisystem gemäß einigen Ausführungsformen darstellt.
• 6 ist Beispieltext für ein beispielhaftes Bekleidungsobjekt, das gemäß einigen Ausführungsformen in einem digitalen Dateisystem verwendet wird.
• 7 ist Beispieltext für ein beispielhaftes Schnittteilobjekt, das gemäß einigen Ausführungsformen in einem digitalen Dateisystem verwendet wird.
• 8 ist Beispieltext für ein beispielhaftes Nahtobjekt, das gemäß einigen Ausführungsformen in einem digitalen Dateisystem verwendet wird.
• 9 ist eine visuelle Darstellung von Schnittteilen, die gemäß einer Ausführungsform in einem digitalen Dateisystem verwendet werden.
• 10 ist ein Diagramm eines beispielhaften Computersystems, das zum Durchführen der Erzeugung der digitalen Datei und anderer hierin beschriebener Verfahren konfiguriert ist.
• 11 ist ein Flussdiagramm, das ein beispielhaftes Verfahren zum Erzeugen eines kundenspezifischen Kleidungsstücks gemäß einigen Ausführungsformen darstellt.
• 12 ist eine beispielhafte visuelle Schnittstelle zum Bearbeiten von Gleichungen, um ein kundenspezifisches Kleidungsstück gemäß einigen Ausführungsformen zu erzeugen.
• 13A ist eine visuelle Darstellung, die ein beispielhaftes Verfahren zum Empfangen von Benutzermessungen zum Erzeugen eines kundenspezifischen Kleidungsstücks gemäß einigen Ausführungsformen darstellt.
• 13B ist eine visuelle Darstellung, die eine beispielhafte Vorschau eines kundenspezifischen Kleidungsstücks gemäß einigen Ausführungsformen darstellt.
• 14 ist eine visuelle Darstellung, die eine beispielhafte Skalierung von Schnittteilen darstellt, die gemäß einigen Ausführungsformen in einem digitalen Dateisystem zum Erzeugen eines kundenspezifischen Kleidungsstücks verwendet werden.

Embodiments of various features of the invention will now be described with reference to the following drawings. Reference numbers may be reused in the drawings to indicate correspondence between elements so identified. The drawings described herein are for the purpose of illustrating example embodiments only and are not intended to limit the scope of the present disclosure.

• 1 1 is an illustrative networked environment and system architecture of a digital filing system that may be used in connection with apparel manufacturing, according to some embodiments.
• 2 12 is a data flow diagram illustrating an example digital file system method for generating base digital files and custom digital files for use in apparel manufacturing, in accordance with some embodiments.
• 3 12 is a flow chart depicting an example method for creating a base digital file and a custom digital file for apparel manufacturing, according to some embodiments.
• 4 12 is a visual representation of components of an example digital file used by the digital file system, in accordance with some embodiments.
• FIG. 5 12 is a visual representation depicting an example configuration of apparel components in a digital filing system, in accordance with some embodiments.
• 6 Figure 12 is example text for an example clothing object used in a digital file system, according to some embodiments.
• 7 Figure 12 is example text for an example panel part object used in a digital file system, in accordance with some embodiments.
• 8th FIG. 14 is example text for an example seam object used in a digital file system, in accordance with some embodiments.
• 9 12 is a visual representation of pattern pieces used in a digital file system, according to one embodiment.
• 10 Figure 12 is a diagram of an example computer system configured to perform the digital file creation and other methods described herein.
• 11 FIG. 12 is a flowchart depicting an exemplary method for creating a custom garment, in accordance with some embodiments.
• 12 12 is an example visual interface for manipulating equations to create a custom garment, in accordance with some embodiments.
• 13A 12 is a visual representation depicting an example method for receiving user measurements to create a customized garment, in accordance with some embodiments.
• 13B 14 is a visual representation depicting an example preview of a custom garment, in accordance with some embodiments.
• 14 12 is a visual representation depicting an example scaling of pattern pieces used in a digital file system to create a custom garment, according to some embodiments.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

Aspects of the present disclosure relate to the use of a digital file system to provide complete manufacturing instructions for each type of garment via a digital file. The provision of a digital file for the production of clothing can be done in different ways, for example using different algorithms and/or different methodologies, as described further below.

As described herein, a digital file system may receive a set of information, documents, or choices for a first size of an article or garment, create a digital file specific to the first size article, and store the digital file. The digital file system can then receive user input comprising individual body measurements or a selection of a standard size of the garment and create a custom digital file by applying individual body measurements or a standard size gradation rubric to the digital file. As discussed below, the digital file system can separate the method and processes into different modules or system components.

The task of generating instructions for making garments according to previously used methods typically involves generating a tech pack, where the tech pack typically includes a specification sheet for a base size of a garment and a grading sheet used to convert the base size to any other standard sizes (eg B. S, M and L) is used. While there is some automation when a designer shares a file (e.g., a digital exchange file), there is no set of meanings associated with the data in the file to aid in the interpretation of the coordinates in the file. Therefore, two different manufacturers may interpret the same Tech Pack differently if the two manufacturers each use different software (e.g. LibreCAD, AutoCAD) to analyze the received file. Additionally, the previous use of tech packs in custom apparel is not reliable due to the lack of a rule book in the manufacture of custom apparel.

Additionally, the task of ensuring each tech pack is properly understood can be tedious and time-consuming for both manufacturers and designers, especially when manufacturers have to repeatedly ask for clarification on each individual garment. Typically, a designer provides a manufacturer with detailed instructions on how to make a garment. Typically, however, the designer uses informal drawings, sketches, or written text when conveying instructions in a traditional tech pack. Additionally, while some designers may use a computer to create a Tech Pack, designers commonly submit informal instructions written with pen and paper. Therefore, a designer's intent may not be effectively conveyed to the manufacturer due to a lack of understanding or insufficient detail. Additionally, in many cases, conventional tech packs do not allow a manufacturer to easily measure changes to a garment when the garment varies from the size originally intended by the tech pack. Therefore, when creating a garment, the manufacturer or designer often has to manually check and add instructions.

Digital file methods and systems disclosed herein address these issues and enable a system to create a digital file to automatically assemble instructions in a standardized digital format that can be interpreted by both a human reader and a computer. For example, in some embodiments described herein, the digital file system may receive user input including information associated with a first size of an item, generate a digital file for the first size item, store the digital file, receive individual body measurements, or receive a standard size selection and generate a custom digital file by applying individual body measurements or a standard size gradation to various parameters within the digital file in a manner that produces specified results independent of human guesswork.

There are many technical and practical advantages to using the digital file system and methods described herein. By grouping different statements into different specification objects within the digital file, the specification objects can handle different parts of the garment construction and can be assembled to support different use cases. Additionally, by using discrete objects to describe different instructions, it is possible to quickly and efficiently add additional variations to the digital file based on the needs of each garment. In contrast, other methods may need to manually generate Tech Packs for every possible combination of features in a garment. By improving the ability to generate standardized digital files of instructions, the techniques described herein greatly reduce the inefficiencies of various types of apparel construction, thereby enabling apparel to be manufactured in fewer steps and at scale.

1 1 is an exemplary networked environment and system architecture of a digital file system, according to some embodiments. The illustrative environment includes user system 110, manufacturer system 114, designer system 116, retail system 119, network 117, and digital file system 120. In some embodiments, user system 110 may be a computer, portable mobile computing device, or other computing system. In some embodiments, user system 110 may include a processor configured to execute instructions to generate a user interface and transmit user input to digital file system 120 .

In some embodiments, designer system 116 may be a computer, handheld mobile computing device, or other computer system used by an apparel designer to communicate information regarding an apparel to digital file system 120 . In some embodiments, the designer system 116 may include a data store 118 configured to store multiple apparel information files as data entries.

In some embodiments, the retail system 119 may be connected to or communicate with a data store 121 that stores item information regarding a number of items, for example items listed in an electronic catalog and available for browsing and/or purchase through the retail system or the services are available. Item data stored in data store 121 may contain any information related to the individual items. For example, item data may include, but is not limited to, price, availability, description, item identifier, item feedback (e.g., user reviews, ratings, etc.), item image, item description, item attributes, keywords associated with the item, etc. In some embodiments, data storage 121 may store digital content items (e.g., audio books, e-books, music, movies, etc.). In some embodiments, retail system 119 may also be coupled or in communication with a user data store (not shown) that stores user data associated with users of the retail service, such as purchase history, browsing history, item reviews and ratings, personal information, user preferences, location information, body measurements, activity information, etc.

In some embodiments, manufacturer system 114 may be a computer, portable mobile computing device, or other computing system used by a manufacturer to receive a digital file from digital file system 120 . The manufacturing system 114 can then be used by manufacturing personnel and/or machines in manufacturing a garment according to the digital file. In some embodiments, manufacturer system 114 may include data storage 115 configured to store a digital file as an entry.

It is understood that any number of user systems 110, designer systems 116, retail systems 119, and manufacturer systems 114 can be used in the digital file system environment. In some embodiments, user system 110, manufacturer system 114 and designer system 116, retail system 119, and digital file system 120 may communicate with each other over a network 117, such as the Internet. As will be discussed in more detail, in some embodiments, digital file system 120 may communicate with user system 110, designer system 116, and manufacturer system 114 to create and transmit one or more digital files. In some embodiments, the digital file system 120 may include a base digital files module 130 , a custom instructions module 140 , a custom digital files module 150 , and a digital file data store 180 .

In some embodiments, digital file system 120 may use digital base file module 130 to create a digital base file for a particular garment. As discussed below, in some embodiments, the digital base file module 130 may store information Instructions are received from the designer system 116 regarding the creation of a garment in a base size. In some embodiments, the digital base file module may receive, convert, or otherwise process the information and separate it into components of a digital base file.

In some embodiments, custom instruction module 140 may receive user input from user system 110 . For example, in some embodiments, a user may interact with a user interface associated with retail system 119 to browse an electronic catalog of items and select an option to purchase a standard size garment. In some embodiments, the user may enter custom body measurements via the user interface, which may be stored in data storage 121 . The retail system 119 can then forward the user's custom body measurements to the digital file system 120 .

In some embodiments, digital file system 120 may use custom digital file module 150 to create a custom digital file. In some embodiments, the custom digital file module 150 may generate a custom digital file for a garment based at least in part on the received custom instructions and the base digital file of the particular garment. For example, digital file system 120 may receive a request to purchase a first shirt of a standard size, and custom digital file module 150 may retrieve a base digital file from digital file repository 180 that corresponds to the first shirt and apply a gradation scale to convert the first shirt to its L size equivalent, unless the base digital file is from the first shirt in a L size. The generated customized digital file may be stored in digital file data store 180 for access over network 117 or for transmission.

2 12 is a data flow diagram illustrating an example digital file system method that may be used in connection with apparel manufacturing, according to some embodiments. As part of the digital file process, the designer system 116 may (1) provide information regarding a first size of a garment. For example, a designer may submit a drawing exchange format (dxf) file or a scalable vector graphic (svg) file that represents a garment in a first size (e.g., a garment in a medium size). In some embodiments, an apparel designer may provide information through a user interface associated with digital file system 120 . For example, a user interface may prompt the designer to draw a shape representing a pattern piece of a garment. The designer can use the interface to click on specific panels, reshape panels, select a seam for a specific panel via a drop-down menu, draw connections between panels, select a fabric type to be used in the manufacture of a panel or garment edit and view a specific pattern piece, mark specific locations where you want embroideries to appear in a garment, etc.

The digital file system 120 may (2) create a base digital file for the first size garment. In some embodiments, the digital file system 120 can divide the garment into multiple components. For example, digital file system 120 may receive information regarding a particular garment (e.g., a shirt) and may generate a variety of panel objects to represent the components of the shirt. For example, digital file system 120 may create a front shirt panel object and a back shirt panel object to represent the front of the shirt and the back of the shirt, respectively. As noted above, in some embodiments, digital file system 120 may generate a base digital file by receiving and processing information selected or input by the designer via a user interface associated with digital file system 120 . In some embodiments, the base digital file may define a plurality of objects, each representing physical components used in the manufacture of a garment. In some embodiments, each garment panel may be associated with a number of attributes. For example, a shirt front panel may be associated with a unique panel identifier to identify that particular panel in the garment and a fabric identifier to represent the type of fabric to be used in making the shirt front panel. Advantageously, a unique panel identifier can allow a manufacturer to easily and efficiently determine the proper position of a panel to be sewn into a garment.

As discussed below, each of a number of different components of the digital Relate base file to one or more other components of the digital base file. For example, a base digital file of a shirt may include a shirt front panel object and a shirt back panel object connected by a seam object representing a sewn connection between the shirt front panel object and the shirt back panel object. In some embodiments, a panel object may also have associated panel metadata. For example, a pattern piece object can have pattern piece annotations, a mirror line along the pattern piece that indicates symmetrical areas of the pattern piece, a fold line that indicates where a pattern piece needs to be folded, and a grain pattern that indicates a correct orientation for placing the pattern piece indicates a substance. For example, panel metadata for a panel to be used for the sleeves of a shirt might contain a key value "Panel Type" and a value "Sleeve" as panel annotation metadata. In some embodiments, the digital file system may represent an article of clothing using a coordinate system, where each panel of the article of clothing may contain a unique set of coordinates in the coordinate system.

In some embodiments, the base digital file may also include instructions that dictate how component objects of the digital file are arranged to form a garment. For example, the base digital file for a shirt may contain sewing instructions that prescribe how seams, represented by a seam object, are to sew together a shirt front panel object and a second shirt panel object. Similarly, a base digital file may also include one or more edge objects representing an edge corresponding to a seam and, in turn, a pattern piece. In some embodiments, an edge object can be an array of points and an edge type property. In some embodiments, the edge type property helps identify the edge type (e.g., whether the edge is a straight line or a curve). In some embodiments, the type of edge used for a particular seam or panel may differ depending on the panel of the garment itself. For example, a pattern piece used to construct a sleeve of a sweater may be connected to an edge object that indicates a simple straight edge. On the other hand, a pattern forming part of the neckline of the sweater may instead be of a curved edge type.

In some embodiments, a curved edge in a cut part may be represented using a Bezier curve. In some embodiments, the Bezier curve can be quadratic or cubic. In some embodiments, the quadratic Bezier curve may be defined by a vertex and two shape handles. In some embodiments, the quadratic Bezier curve may also include one or more control points that allow a main Bezier curve to split into multiple smaller curves connected via the one or more control points. In some embodiments, a cubic Bezier curve can be defined using two vertices and two shape handles. It may also be possible to include one or more control points that allow a main cubic Bezier curve to be split into smaller connected curves.

When digital file system 120 creates a base digital file for a garment in a first size, digital file system 120 (3) may store the base digital file in digital file data store 180 . In some embodiments, the digital base file may be stored in an object-oriented format (e.g., JavaScript Object Notation (JSON) format). Because a product can have widely different structures based on the customization options, in some embodiments, the digital file system 120 can store multiple digital base files for the same product. For example, multiple digital base files can be generated for a shirt that can convert to a V-neck or a crew-neck depending on the cut of the garment. Although both the V-neck and crew-neck shirts are considered T-shirts, the patterns associated with the V-neck and crew-neck are very different and may therefore justify two different base digital files. In some embodiments, the digital file repository may be an array of base digital files, where each entry may also include a product identifier and a label. In some embodiments, the repository may also track whether a particular base digital file is considered a default option for the particular product. Additionally, it should be understood that what are often described herein as individual objects within a single digital file (such as a pattern piece object and a seam object) may instead be separate files, with at least one of the files referencing or referencing the other refers. Thus, in such embodiments, some files may be shared between two variations of a garment (e.g., V-neck versus crew-neck shirt).

Once digital file system 120 creates a base digital file for a garment and stores the base digital file in digital file data store 180, user system 110 (4) can select an alternative size or custom measurements for the garment via a user interface associated with retail system 119 and the digital file system can (5) receive the alternative size or custom dimension selection from the retail system 119. For example, on an electronic retailer website, a user may place an order for a shirt and select a standard size option (e.g., M) from a drop-down menu of standard sizes (e.g., S, M, and L) on a website, connected to retail system 119. In some embodiments, a user may submit information regarding the user's body measurements to a profile stored in retail system 119 . In such a case, the digital file system 120 can automatically receive the user's body measurements from the retail system 119 when the user initiates an order for a garment. In some embodiments, the user may provide body measurements directly to digital filing system 120 instead of through retail system 119 .

The digital file system 120 can (6) create a custom digital file when it receives an alternative size or custom dimensions or choices. In some embodiments, the customized digital file associated with an item may include the same components of the base digital file but with modified values. For example, if a base digital file for a pair of pants includes panel objects of a standard size S, the custom digital file for the pants of a standard size M may include the same panel objects, but sized for a standard pair of size M pants. In some In accordance with embodiments, the digital file system 120 may apply a gradation scale when a user selects an alternate standard size that differs from the size associated with the base digital file to convert the pant from the base size to the alternate size. For example, a grading scale may contain one or more formulas that mathematically convert measurements from one size of garment to another size.

In some embodiments, the gradation scale may be a measurement chart of standard sizes that a manufacturer may refer to to produce a garment of a particular standardized size. In some embodiments, digital file system 120 may replace measurements stored in the base digital file with user-defined measurements transmitted to digital file system 120 from user system 110, designer system 116, or retail system 119. For example, digital file system 120 may replace a waist size associated with a pant's base size (e.g., 28 inches) with a custom waist size received from a user for the same pair of pants (e.g., 30 inches). will. This can also trigger various stored rules that cause changes or adjustments to other values in the digital base file (besides the waist measurement itself) to maintain the desired proportions between the garment's components. The digital file system 120 can then (7) transfer the customized digital file to a manufacturer system 114 . The user of a manufacturing system 114 can then use the custom digital file to make the garment to the alternate size or custom body measurements. Therefore, the manufacturer can successfully produce a garment with an appropriate fit without requiring additional input from a designer or a user.

3 FIG. 12 is a flowchart depicting an exemplary method for creating a digital file, in accordance with some embodiments. At block 310, the digital file system may receive information associated with a first size of an item. For example, the digital file system may receive a dxf or svg file that represents an image of a jacket along with handwritten notes about certain specifics about the jacket (e.g., length of right sleeve, number of buttons on the jacket, or placement of zippers). ). In some embodiments, the digital file system can receive information from a designer via a user interface associated with the digital file system 120 . For example, a user interface may prompt the designer to draw a shape representing a pattern piece of a garment. The designer can use the interface to click on specific panels, reshape panels, select a seam for a specific panel via a drop-down menu, draw connections between panels, select a fabric type to be used in the manufacture of a panel or garment edit and view a specific pattern piece, mark specific locations where you want embroideries to appear in a garment, etc.

At block 315, the digital file system may generate a base digital file for the first size item. An example of a digital Base file is in 4 to see. The base digital file for the item may be generated based at least in part on choices or inputs in a user interface associated with the digital file system 120 . For example, the user interface may prompt an apparel designer for answers to certain questions (e.g., what type of fabric should this pattern piece be used for?), and the digital file system 120 may enter the given answer or choice into the base digital file.

At block 325 , digital file system 120 may store the base digital file in digital file data store 180 . At block 330, digital file system 120 may receive individual body measurements or a standard size selection from a user computing device. For example, on an electronic retailer website, a user may place an order for a shirt and select a standard size option (e.g., M) from a drop-down menu of standard sizes (e.g., S, M, and L). In some embodiments, a user may send information regarding the user's body measurements to a profile stored with the designer system 116 for a custom size order, rather than selecting a standard size. For example, a user can take a photo of the user's body and send the photo to retail system 119 . The digital file system 120 may automatically receive the user's body measurements when the user places an order for a garment, or the user may manually provide the retail system or the digital file system 120 with body measurements. It is understood that in other examples, the digital file system 120 may receive information other than a person's body measurements or a standard size selection. For example, in some embodiments, digital file system 120 may receive selections of specific patterns, embroidery, or fabrics to customize the garment.

At block 335, the digital file system 335 may generate a custom digital file in response to receiving individual body measurements or a standard size selection. In some embodiments, the customized digital file may include the same files and/or objects as in 4 shown include. As noted above, in some embodiments, the custom digital file associated with an item may include the same components of the base digital file but with modified values. For example, if a base digital file for a pair of pants includes panel objects of a standard size S, the custom digital file for the pants of a standard size M may include the same panel objects, but sized for a standard pair of size M pants. In some In accordance with embodiments, the digital file system 120 may apply a gradation scale when a user selects an alternate standard size that differs from the size associated with the base digital file to convert the pant from the base size to the alternate size. In some embodiments, digital file system 120 may replace measurements stored in the base digital file with user-defined measurements transmitted to digital file system 120 from user system 110 or retail system 119 . For example, in some embodiments, a pattern piece may be associated with a unique identifier and an object representing a quantity and unit associated with the pattern piece. For example, a shirt pattern may be associated with an object that defines a unit of "centimeters" and a size of "25" to indicate that the particular shirt pattern should be 25 centimeters long and wide. In some embodiments, the digital file system 120 may replace the measurement associated with the base size (e.g., 25 centimeters) with a custom measurement (e.g., 30 centimeters) received from a user for the same garment, as well as the measurements of adjacent pattern pieces, seams and/or other objects of the garment according to given rules or formulas.

4 Figure 12 is a visual representation of components in an example digital file. The digital file 400 may be a text file that includes references to an apparel file 410, a sewing file 412, a fabric file 414, and a terms file 416. In other embodiments, digital file 400 may be a package that itself contains sub-files corresponding to apparel file 410 , sewing file 412 , fabric file 414 , and concept file 416 . In still other embodiments, the files may be stored as different files or sub-files in 4 Instead, objects represented as different defined objects may all be contained in a single file, such as a single text file. In some embodiments, the digital file 400 can be used to manufacture an article of clothing or to create a digital visualization of the article of clothing (such as a three-dimensional rendering of the article of clothing worn by a virtual person).

In some embodiments, apparel file 410 defines component parts of an article of clothing. For example, the apparel file 410 may include a number of panel objects to create the garment. In some According to embodiments, the apparel file 410 may also include a set of instructions that specify how each panel of the apparel file 410 is to be cut. For example, a front panel object attached to the front of a shirt may need to be cut to specific lengths to ensure the sleeves are a specific size. In some embodiments, the apparel file 410 may also include objects representing details to be considered when constructing the garment. For example, the apparel file 410 may include a fabric object that dictates what specific fabrics are used to create the garment. For example, the apparel file 410 may include a text file describing that a front panel object of a shirt and a back panel object for the same shirt are both created using a fabric combination of 90% cotton and 10% polyester. In some embodiments, the apparel file 410 may include a conceptual object that indicates decorations on the garment. For example, a clothing file 410 for a jacket may include a conceptual object representing a number of buttons to be included on the jacket, the placement of the buttons on the various panel objects associated with the jacket, or the inclusion of any other embellishments in the garment (e.g. zippers, tassels, pockets).

In some embodiments, the sewing file 412 may determine how and with what stitch type various pattern pieces are sewn together. For example, a digital file for a pair of jeans may include a seam object indicating that cross stitching should be used to sew an inseam of the pair of jeans. On the other hand, a digital file for a jacket may include a seam object that indicates that a buttonhole stitch is to be used to sew an embroidered design onto the right sleeve of the jacket. In some embodiments, sewing file 412 may include a list of operations that may be performed on the pattern pieces. For example, sewing file 412 may point to the name of a JSON file associated with a particular operation to be performed in apparel manufacturing. For example, the sewing file 412 may refer by name to a "stitch" operations file that defines how to sew two seams using a particular stitch type (e.g., backstitch). It is understood that the sewing file 412 is not limited to just sewing or stitching instructions. For example, the sewing file 412 may include design instructions that define how a patch or print is applied to a panel or how buttons or buttonholes are added to one or more panel(s). In some embodiments, each operation may be associated with parameters or other metadata. For example, a backstitch operation may include a parameter called "Length" that may define the overall size of the stitch, an upper thread identifier that defines which thread to use for an upper thread of a stitch, and a lower thread identifier that defines which thread for a bobbin thread of a stitch is to be used. It is understood that other operations may involve other types of metadata. For example, a button placement operation may include button spacing metadata that defines the amount of spacing to include between each button on a particular panel.

In some embodiments, fabric file 414 may include information specific to various fabrics used in apparel manufacture. For example, assuming that a clothing file 410 specifies that cotton is to be used to make a t-shirt, the fabric file 414 may include a text file indicating that the t-shirt should specifically include cotton twill. In some embodiments, terms file 416 may include information specific to various terms used in apparel manufacturing. For example, assuming that a digital file for a coat may specify that the coat includes five buttons arranged vertically down the mid-length of the coat, the terms file 416 may include a text file indicating that each button is made of brass. In some embodiments, fabric file 414 may contain metadata relevant to the fabrics used to construct a garment. For example, in some embodiments, the fabric file 414 may include a product identifier identifying the particular garment, a panel identifier identifying a particular panel of the garment, and a selection of fabrics, with each entry in the selection specifying a particular fabric used to construct the the pattern piece assigned to the pattern piece identifier is to be used. In some embodiments, the fabric file 414 may also include color metadata that indicates the color of specific fabrics used in a particular panel of the garment.

A person can access the digital file 400 to make changes to the digital file. For example, if an apparel designer initially creates a digital file 400 to represent a shirt originally made with three different pattern pieces, the apparel designer can later edit the apparel file 410 to include the number of Change pattern pieces from three to four pattern pieces. In some embodiments, digital file 400 can be accessed by multiple people. For example, a digital file can be stored in a public or private archive that can be accessed by a group of apparel designers, allowing the apparel designers to work together to create a unique or complex garment. In such an example, each apparel designer may have the ability to edit any of the garments 410, sewing files 412, fabric files 414, or concept files 416 in the digital file 400 directly. In some embodiments, the digital file 400 can be opened with a variety of software applications (e.g., LibreCAD or AutoCAD) to facilitate accessibility. For example, user interfaces accessible through a custom design application or browser can allow a user to visually design and edit components of a garment (e.g., panels, fabrics, or features) which can then cause a computer system to corresponding object data stored in a corresponding digital file automatically.

In some embodiments, digital file 400 may be created based at least in part on information retrieved from libraries or digital archives. In some embodiments, digital file 400 may contain references to files stored in a remote library. For example, if a file stored in an online public archive lists general information about a type of cotton that can be used in the manufacture of clothing, a fabric file 414 can reference the file by its name or a fabric identifier to provide information about to provide the specific type of cotton that can be used for a particular garment or panel in a garment. In some embodiments, the library may also include other information used for garment manufacture (e.g., a type of curve used for sewing). In some embodiments, digital file 400 may contain multiple references from multiple libraries, data sources, or files. For example, terms file 416 may contain references to a list of embroidery files stored in a first library, while sewing file 412 may reference the name of a sewing instructions file stored in a separate library to efficiently compile manufacturing information for a particular garment . In some embodiments, digital file 400 may also include copies of libraries or files initially stored at a remote library or data source. In some embodiments, digital file 400 may be an extensible JSON file that allows a user to add, remove, or otherwise edit component files in digital file 400. For example, an apparel designer may decide to implement additional embroidery on a pair of pants, and therefore may either add a reference to a specific embroidery file in a remote archive or a remote library copy that contains the additional embroidery information. In some embodiments, the copy of a library or file can be modified by the apparel designer without affecting the original file or library, which may be stored in a remote archive.

5 12 is a visual representation depicting an example configuration of apparel components in a digital filing system, in accordance with some embodiments. In the 5 Objects represented may be associated with one another in one or more digital files by object-based notations that refer to an object by identifier, label, or otherwise. In some embodiments, the article of clothing 502 may be an article of clothing (e.g., a hoodie) that is listed and sold in an electronic catalog. In some embodiments, the garment 502 may include a plurality of panel objects 504, 506, and 508, with each panel object representing a discrete section or part of the garment (such as a single panel of fabric cut to a particular shape). For example, if the garment 502 is a hoodie, then the panel object 504 may represent a front body portion of the hoodie, the panel object 506 may represent a rear portion of the hoodie, and the panel object 508 may represent the hood of the hoodie. The panel objects 504, 506, and 508 can therefore be related sections of the entire garment. In some embodiments, the panel objects may include a number of seam objects. For example, panel object 504 may include or be associated with seam objects 509 and 510 (such as the panel object data for panel object 504 referencing the seam identifiers of seam objects 509 and 510, or seam object data for seam objects 509 and 510, referencing a panel identifier of panel object 504), panel object 506 may contain or be associated with seam object 511, and panel object 508 may contain or be associated with seam object 512. In some embodiments, seam objects can be assembled according to a particular set of sewing instructions. For example can Sewing instructions related to seam object 510 and seam object 511 provide instructions for sewing the pattern pieces represented by pattern piece objects 504 and 506 together.

It should be understood that any number of panel or seam objects may be included in a particular garment. For example, a relatively simple t-shirt may have only panel objects representing a front and back of the shirt connected by a set of stitches. On the other hand, if the garment 502 is a complex garment (e.g., a dress jacket), many more panel objects and seam objects may be included in the garment 502 . Although the example of 5 While FIG. 4 indicates panel objects and seam objects, it is understood that other objects may be included in other embodiments. For example, the garment 502 may also include a conceptual object branching off from the panel object 504 indicating that embroidery is located on the portion of the garment represented by the panel object 504 . Similarly, other conceptual objects may be included to indicate the presence of other visual embellishments on the garment 502, such as buttons or zippers.

6 12 is a visual representation of an example clothing object used in a digital file system, according to some embodiments. As mentioned above, a garment may be represented as a file in an object notation format, such as a JSON file, where the JSON file includes one or more panel objects. In some embodiments, each panel object may correspond to a discrete part of a garment. In some embodiments, each panel object may be an entry in an array of panel objects. In some embodiments, a garment object may further include an array of terms 614, where each entry in the array of terms 614 corresponds to an embellishment or visual personalization of the garment (e.g., buttons or zippers). For example, an array of terms can include JSON files corresponding to threads, collars, embroidery, standardized tags, and custom tags to be included in the garment.

7 12 is a visual representation of an example panel object used in a digital file system, in accordance with some embodiments. In some embodiments, a panel object may be represented as a file in an object notation format, such as a JSON file, and may reference other objects within the digital file. For example, a panel object may include an array of seams 710, where each entry in the array of seams prescribes a particular sewing or sewing method to create a particular seam for the garment. In some embodiments, each panel object may include a garment identification number to associate the panel with a particular garment, and one or more concept objects specifying a number of enhancements or details of the garment.

8th 12 is a visual representation of an example seam object used in a digital file system, in accordance with some embodiments. In some embodiments, a seam object may be represented as a file in an object notation format, such as a JSON file, and may include details for use in apparel manufacturing. For example, a seam object may include an array of edges 830, with each entry in the array of edges prescribing a particular edge type to create a panel of the garment. In some embodiments, each seam object may include a seam identification number 810 to associate the seam with a particular panel in the garment, and one or more concept objects that specify a number of enhancements or details of the garment. In some embodiments, the seam object may also include a seam allowance 820 that provides measurements for an area between a panel edge and a seam or stitch type.

while the 6 , 7 and 8th are described with reference to JSON files, it is understood that many alternative formats for communicating object data for a garment may be used in other embodiments. For example, according to some embodiments, a file format of a digital file as described herein may generally be one that uses human-readable text to convey data objects composed of attribute-value pairs, array data types, and/or other attributes or parameters with their associated values. These may be desirable features of a format used in aspects of the present disclosure, as it allows humans (such as designers and/or manufacturers) to read and understand the object data while also being able to easily manipulate it through software to process, parse, and modify hardware and/or firmware of a computer system (such as a system used by a retailer, designer, and/or manufacturer).

9 12 is a visual representation of pattern pieces that may be defined by object data in a digital file system, according to some embodiments. A digital file can contain multiple pieces, each piece representing a part of the entire garment. For example, panel 904 may represent a front portion of a shirt, while panel 902 may represent a back portion of the same shirt. In addition, pattern panels 906 and 908 may each represent a sleeve portion of the shirt. It should be understood that additional or fewer pattern pieces may be included in the garment depending on the overall complexity of the garment itself. Additionally, the panels 902, 904, 906, and 908 may each include a series of cuts and seams to assist a manufacturer in properly constructing the garment. The shapes of the pattern pieces shown can, for example, be defined mathematically, for example on the basis of dimensions and curve specifications, within object data for the respective pattern piece.

10 Figure 12 is a diagram of an example computer system configured to perform the various methods described herein. Computer system 1000 may be configured to perform all or some of the functions of digital file system 120. Computer system 1000 includes a bus 1002 or other communication mechanism for communicating information and a processor 1004 coupled to bus 1002 for processing information. Hardware processor(s) 1004 may be, for example, one or more general purpose microprocessors.

Computer system 1000 also includes main memory 1006, such as random access memory (RAM) or other dynamic storage device, coupled to bus 1002 for storing information and instructions to be executed by processor 1004. Main memory 1006 may also be used to store temporary variables or other intermediate information during the execution of instructions to be executed by processor 1004. Such instructions, when stored in storage media accessible by processor 1004, render computer system 1000 a special purpose machine designed to perform operations specified in the instructions.

The computer system 1000 further includes a read-only memory (ROM) 1008 or other static storage device coupled to the bus 1002 for storing static information and instructions for the processor 1004. A storage device 1010, such as a magnetic disk or an optical disk, is for storing Information and instructions provided and coupled to bus 1002.

Computer system 1000 may further implement the techniques described herein using custom hardwired logic, one or more application specific integrated circuits (ASICs), or field programmable gate arrays (FPGAs), firmware, and/or program logic, as described below, operating in combination with the computer system or programmed that computer system 1000 is a special purpose machine. According to one embodiment, the techniques herein may be performed by computer system 1000 in response to processor(s) 1004 executing one or more sequences of one or more computer-readable program instructions embodied in main memory 1006 . Such instructions may be transmitted from another computer-readable medium, e.g. the storage device 1010, into the main memory 1006. Execution of the instruction sequences contained in main memory 1006 results in processor 1004 performing the process steps described herein. In alternative embodiments, hardwired circuitry may be used in place of or in combination with software instructions.

As part of a special purpose machine, computer system 1000 may include base digital files module 1032, custom instructions module 1034, and custom digital files module 1036. According to one embodiment, the digital base file module 1032 may receive information regarding the creation of a garment in a base size. In some embodiments, the digital base file module may receive the information and partition it into digital base file components and/or objects. In some embodiments, the custom instructions module 1034 may receive user input from a user system that includes a default size selection or custom body measurements. In some embodiments, the custom digital file module 1036 can create a custom digital file by applying a gradation scale to scale the dimensions of the item associated with the base digital file to a new standard size. In some embodiments, the custom digital file module can create a custom digital file tailored to standard size choices or custom body measurements by substituting all measurements stored in the base digital file with the custom body measurements can be substituted. Digital files used by modules 1032, 1034, and 1036 may be stored in data storage 1010. According to one embodiment, instructions may be transmitted to one or more servers 1030 via communication interface 1018 . The transmitted instructions may be stored in ROM 1008 in one embodiment.

Various forms of computer-readable media may be involved in transmitting one or more sequences of one or more instructions to processor 1004 for execution. For example, the instructions may initially be stored on a magnetic disk or solid state drive of a remote computer. Bus 1002 transfers the data to main memory 1006 from which processor 1004 fetches and executes the instructions.

Computer system 1000 also includes a communications interface 1018 coupled to bus 1002 . The communication interface 1018 provides two-way data communication and is coupled to a network connection 1020 that is connected to a local area network 1022 . For example, communications interface 1018 may be an integrated voice and data network (ISDN) card or modem to provide a data communications connection to an appropriate type of telephone line. As another example, communications interface 1018 may be a local area network (LAN) card to provide a data communications link to a compatible LAN. Wireless connections can also be implemented. In any such implementation, communications interface 1018 sends and receives electrical, electromagnetic, or optical signals that carry digital data streams representing various types of information.

Network connection 1020 typically provides data communication through one or more networks to other data devices. For example, the network connection 1020 may provide a connection through the local area network 1022 to a host computer 1024 or to data devices operated by an internet service provider (ISP). In turn, the ISP provides a server 1030 with data communication services over the Internet.

11 12 is a flow chart illustrating an exemplary method for generating a customized garment, for example based on a particular user's body measurements, in accordance with some embodiments. At block 1100, the digital file system may receive a customer selection of a garment type and custom options. In some embodiments, a user or customer may select apparel type and customization options via a user interface displayed on a user system. For example, a customer may use a touch gesture to tap an apparel type option labeled "T-shirt" displayed on the screen of a mobile computing device. In some embodiments, the customer or user can also select one or more customization options associated with the selected garment type. For example, a user may have the ability to customize the fabric, color, fit, length, neckline, or sleeves of a "T-shirt" apparel type, and so on. In some embodiments, a user interface or set of user interfaces may be presented that includes drop-down menus or similar interface functionality for each of a variety of customization options. In some embodiments, an initial selection of the apparel type (such as shirt, sweatshirt, jeans, etc.) may result in the presentation of selectable customization options specific to the selected apparel type (such as options to choose between short sleeves or long sleeves for a shirt, or between boot cut or straight cut for jeans).

At block 1115, the digital file system may receive customer measurements to generate a custom garment. In some embodiments, a user may provide measurements of the user's body by directly entering the appropriate measurements into one or more text fields or input fields in a visual interface. For example, a user may enter "176" in an input field labeled "Height (centimeters)". In some embodiments, a user can view a list of available measurements from a drop-down menu and select a value that corresponds to the user's own body measurement.

How further in 13A As illustrated, the digital file system may receive or determine customer measurements through a series of photos submitted by the user or taken by a camera of a user's computing device (such as images of the user taken via a guided user interface). For example, a visual interface displayed on the user's mobile computing device may prompt the user to sequentially take photo 1310, photo 1320, and photo 1330 using the mobile computing device's built-in camera. the Photographs 1310, 1320, and 1330 represent photographs of the user in various poses or positions. For example, photograph 1310 shows the user standing in front of the camera, photograph 1320 shows the user in a straddle pose in front of the camera, and photograph 1330 shows the user away from the camera turned to the right.

In some embodiments, the digital file system or an associated application installed on the user's mobile device may result in overlays or visual aids being displayed while the camera on the user's device is operational, such as when the device's screen is a Represents live camera view while the camera is positioned to capture images of the user. In some embodiments, the visual aids, overlays, or guides may be displayed on the screen of the user device to guide the user into a specific pose for each photo. For example, while the user 1312 is facing the camera, the overlay 1315 may appear on the screen as a dashed line outlining the pose that the user should recreate for the photograph 1310. By observing the overlay 1315 in relation to the user's current pose, the user 1312 can adjust the position of their arms and legs to match the overlay 1315 .

In photograph 1320, overlay 1325 may appear on the screen as a dashed line outlining the pose that photograph 1320 should have the user recreate. By observing overlay 1325 in relation to the user's pose in photograph 1320, user 1322 can spread their arms and legs to mimic the spread pose of overlay 1325. In photograph 1330, overlay 1335 may appear as a vertical bar on the right side of the user device's display to prompt user 1332 to twist or turn their body toward the bar so that the user device's camera can capture an image that reflects the shows the right side of the user. In some embodiments, an overlay may be accompanied by text to further guide the customer. For example, the text "Fit to Outline" may appear in conjunction with overlay 1315 to help the customer understand what is displayed on the screen and how to proceed with the fitting process.

In photo 1330, the words "Rotate Right" may be included next to overlay 1335 to guide the customer and let them know that a completely different orientation is required. The digital file system may receive photos 1310, 1320, and 1330 (such as from the user's device over a network, such as the Internet) and extract or estimate the user's body measurements based on the photos 1310, 1320, and 1330 transmitted. For example, the digital file system can predict user's body dimensions from submitted photos using methods described in U.S. Patent No. 10,679,046 entitled MACHINE LEARNING SYSTEMS AND METHODS OF ESTIMATING BODY SHAPE FROM IMAGES, which is hereby incorporated herein by reference in its entirety. It is understood that a user may submit fewer or additional photos to provide the user's measurements for the digital file system.

Returning to block 1120 in FIG. In Figure 11, the digital file system may select a base digital file based at least in part on the selected garment type and customer measurements. In other embodiments, the selection of the base digital file may also be based in part on one or more customization options selected by the user (as in cases or embodiments where a different base digital file was previously selected for a crew-neck t-shirt than for a v-neck t-shirt. excerpt was saved). In some embodiments, the digital file system may select a base digital file by comparing the selected apparel type (possibly also considering selected customization options in some embodiments) to an apparel identifier associated with the base digital file. For example, each garment type may be associated with one or a subset of all garment identifiers stored in the digital file system. In some embodiments, the digital file system may search base digital files by examining the customer's selected fitting options and body measurements. For example, the digital file system may select a base digital file corresponding to a large t-shirt if the customer's height is 77 inches or more. Accordingly, association data may be stored specifying a single base digital file to be used for each possible unique combination of apparel type and customization options. In some embodiments, there may be a single base digital file for each garment type, while in other embodiments a particular garment type may have a number of base digital files, each used for a different range or set of fitting options or body measurements.

In block 1125, the digital file system may indicate points and edges defined by the base digital file. In some embodiments, each panel object associated with the digital base file may include a number of distinct points and edges. In 9 For example, the pattern pieces 902, 904, 906, and 908 may each include a set of points and edges connecting the points to form the pattern piece. In some embodiments, the number of points and edges in the base digital file can be used to define the number of points and edges in a user-defined digital file. For example, if a pattern part in a digital base file contains five points with edges that are all straight, the base digital file can be used as a reference to generate a pattern part in a custom digital file that also contains five points with straight edges.

In block 1130 of FIG. In Figure 11, the digital file system can apply equations for each point specified in the base digital file. In some embodiments, one or more equations may be stored in a data store by the digital file system as a JSON file or other storage format. In some embodiments, the equations may be used to convert an apparel represented by a base digital file into a custom apparel represented by a custom digital file. For example, the system can determine a user-defined location for each point specified in the digital base file by applying one or more equations to the points. In some embodiments, a point associated with the digital base file may be associated with a first coordinate position in a first coordinate system, while the user-defined location of the point may be associated with a second coordinate position in a second coordinate system. In some embodiments, the first coordinate system and the second coordinate system may generally define point locations in the same or similar manner (e.g., both may define points by x and y values in a Cartesian coordinate plane), but remain independent of each other (such as by points in the second coordinate system that are not defined with respect to any point in the first coordinate system). Differences between the coordinate systems can include each having a different origin. Accordingly, the first coordinate position of (1, 1) in a first xy coordinate system does not necessarily mean that the first coordinate position is near a second coordinate position of (2, 2) in a second xy coordinate system. In some embodiments, a user (e.g., an apparel designer or a back-end user of the system who creates the equations in advance before accepting customer orders) can specify specific equations associated with a particular garment type, or even specific equations define yourself for certain points on the garment. In some embodiments, the digital file system may retrieve the equations upon capturing the selected garment type, the base digital file, and individual items represented in the base digital file. The digital file system can apply an equation to each point specified in an intersection portion of the base digital file. In some embodiments, the equations applied to each point may be based at least in part on a customer's specific body measurements. For example, the coordinate location of a first point on a custom t-shirt garment may be defined as a multiple of the customer's neck circumference. The equations of certain points can refer to other points defined by their own formula(s). Each x and y value of a given point can have its own independent formula. In some embodiments, each formula may be a combination of one or more of a reference to a user's body measurement (e.g., neck circumference, arm length, etc.), a reference to the location of another point (such as an x, and /or y-value of another point specified in the same digital base file), mathematical operators and numbers.

In some embodiments, after initially applying the equations, the system can define the coordinate locations for the various points, implement additional seam adjustment equations, and/or quality control checks. For example, the system can check if the armhole length of a shirt is the same on the front and back of the shirt. If not, the system can adjust the dot locations of one or both armholes to align or match. As another example, the system can check and (if not matched) adjust points so that the side seam aligns with the front and back of a garment, check that the length of the sleeve cap matches the length of the front armhole and the length of the back armhole, verify that the pattern pieces are closed loops, verify that the pattern pieces conform to or approximate a general structure defined by the digital base file, and/or perform other quality checks.

At block 1135, the digital file system may create a user-defined digital file based at least in part on the applied equations for each point. In some embodiments, the custom digital file can define the coordinate location of each point in the panel objects associated with the custom digital file. For example, a custom digital file associated with a shirt may include an xy coordinate for each point defined by one or more equations. It should be understood that in some embodiments, the coordinate positions of each point in the custom digital file need not be a simple scaled multiple of the points identified in the base digital file. In some embodiments, the coordinate location of each point in the customized digital file may be based on the received customer measurements and equations specific to the unique customer measurements. The digital custom file may be saved for later use in the manufacture of the customized garment and/or to generate a preview representation of the garment for display to the user (such as a virtual version of the garment appearing worn by a rendered avatar or 3D body, which approximates the user's appearance based on body measurements).

In 13B the digital file system may display an example visualization of the garment represented by the custom digital file. For example, the digital file system can display an interface 1340 that presents a visualization of the garment 1345 in the window or interface portion 1341 . In some embodiments, the window 1341 may also display how the garment 1345 may actually fit by presenting the garment 1345 as being worn by the virtual avatar 1342, which may be 3D rendered to have body proportions similar to the wearer's body measurements user has. In some embodiments, the system can render the virtual avatar 1342 through a model stored in the system. For example, a set of virtual body models (such as 3D mesh data or other known 3D modeling formats) may be stored in a database, with each model in the database representing a virtual avatar with a set of body measurements. The digital file system can render the virtual avatar 1342 by selecting a previously stored model with measurements that most closely match or approximate the user's body measurements. In some embodiments, the digital file system can render the garment 1345 using one or more model garments. For example, each garment type can be associated with a set of virtual garment pieces or pattern object objects (e.g. in the form of 3D model and texture data or as images that can be assembled into a rendered view of the garment) and each garment can be associated with a or multiple customization options. The digital file system may render the garment 1345 by processing one or more customization options selected for the garment, selecting the garment pieces associated with the customization options, and assembling the garment pieces to form the garment 1345. In some embodiments, window 1341 may be accompanied by tabs 1350A, 1350B, 1350C, and 1350D and a window or interface portion 1360. FIG. Tabs 1350A-1350D may contain information specific to the custom garment displayed in window 1340. For example, by selecting tab 1350D, a customer can select a range of customization options using an application in a retail environment and quickly view a brief summary of information regarding the customized garment in window 1360.

In some embodiments, visual interface 1340 in window 1360 may include buttons for a customer to edit any selection or information in the window. For example, if a customer wants to see what a different customization option will look like, the customer can click a button or other selectable option next to one of the customizations listed in window 1360 and select a change. For example, the customer may decide to change the clothing color from red to blue and can therefore select the appropriate color option by clicking the button next to the color picker. In some embodiments, interface 1340 may be updated to reflect any change in customization options in window 1360. For example, if the customer has indeed changed the garment color, the window 1341 will be updated to display the garment 1345 in the newly selected color. In some embodiments, an interface similar to interface 1340 may be presented to a user prior to receiving body measurements for the user and prior to the user making an initial garment selection. For example, such an interface (either with or without a garment preview as in window 1341) may be presented to a user in response to a user's interest in designing a custom garment items for a potential purchase, and may additionally include a selectable option for clothing type (e.g., shirt, jeans, sweatshirt, dress, etc.).

In some embodiments, changes to a garment's customization options in window 1360 may require the digital file system to select a new base digital file to create the customized garment. For example, if a customer ordering a pair of jeans initially considered bootcut jeans, but then decided to change the fit to a slim fit, the digital file system may point to a different base digital file, that of a slim - Matched to fit jeans. In some embodiments, the digital file system may need to use equations associated with the new base digital file to customize the garment. It should be understood that not all changes will require the system to use a different base digital file. For example, if a customer changed the length of a shirt sleeve, the system might not need a new equation to reflect the change. In such cases, the system can re-run the equations using the newly provided metrics or choices, rather than retrieving an entirely new digital base file and new equations.

12 12 is an example visual interface for manipulating equations to create a custom garment, in accordance with some embodiments. For example 12 can allow a one-time setup for a base digital file that defines the equations that are then used to create a potentially unlimited number of different custom garments based on different users' body measurements. A back-end user can use the visual interface 1200 to display garments, garment types, or inserts and to edit equations associated with the garments, garment types, or inserts. The visual interface 1200 may include an input field 1222 and a button 1224 to allow selection of a particular garment for viewing. For example, a backend user can type "shirt 1" or click button 1224 to select "shirt 1" from a drop-down menu of available clothing items. Upon receiving a selection of a particular garment, the visual interface 1200 may display a window 1220 and a panel 1210 . In some embodiments, window 1220 may provide an exemplary representation of the selected article of clothing. For example, if a jacket garment is selected, window 1220 may be populated with a representation of the jacket worn by a virtual avatar.

In some embodiments, the visual representation of the garment in window 1220 may be based, at least in part, on user-customizable equations. For example, if the back-end user edits one of equations 1250A, 1250B, 1250C, and 1250D corresponding to a coordinate location represented by coordinate variables 1240A, 1240B, 1240C, and 1240D, then window 1220 can dynamically display a new representation of the garment base of the changes. In some embodiments, equations 1250A-1250D may each be stored in a file in a data store. For example, equations that define a portion of a pant garment may be stored in a JSON file. The JSON file may be associated with a garment identifier associated with the garment and may also be associated with a specific pattern piece associated with the garment. It is understood that in some embodiments, a typical customer in a retail environment may not have access to interface 1200 and may not be able to edit information or equations therein.

The visual interface 1200 may display a panel 1210 representing a panel object associated with the base digital file of the selected garment. Panel 1210 may represent edges 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, and 9, as well as discrete points connecting edges 1-9. For example, point 1212 represents a connection between edge 4 and edge 6, while point 1214 represents a connection between edge 6 and edge 1. Each edge in the intersection part 1212 can be defined by a set of coordinates in a coordinate system and a type of curve. For example, edge 1 can be defined as a straight line starting at (xl, y1) and ending at (0, 0). In some embodiments, the interface 1200 may also include lines to indicate measurements associated with a panel of the selected garment. For example, interface 1200 may indicate that a standard chest measurement for shirt 1 is 30 inches. In some embodiments, interface 1200 may distinguish between edge connections of dimension lines using visual cues. For example, while edge 6 may be displayed as a solid black line connecting points 1212 and 1214, a dimension line between two points may be displayed as a dashed line den, which indicates that an edge shouldn't actually exist between the points.

In some embodiments, a user can view and edit the coordinates of points and edges in visual interface 1200 . For example, a user may enter "Edge 1" in data field 1232 or select "Edge 1" from a drop-down menu by clicking button 1234 to display the coordinates and equations associated with Edge 1. Thus, coordinate variables 1240A, 1240B, 140C, and 1240D may correspond to the coordinate positions used to define edge 1. In some embodiments, data field 1232, variables 1240A-1240D, and equations 1250A-1250D may be automatically populated upon receipt of a user selection. For example, if the user clicks on edge 1, box 1232 and equations 1250A-1250D may automatically display the name and equations associated with selected edge 1. If the user then selects a different edge (e.g., edge 6), visual interface 1200 can update data field 1232 and variables 1250A-1250D to display information specific to edge 6.

In some embodiments, interface 1200 may display additional pattern pieces associated with the selected garment. For example, if a garment is represented by multiple panel objects in the digital base file, interface 1200 may display a subset or all of the panels next to panel 1212 at once. In some embodiments, a user can manually select a pattern piece to display from a drop-down menu, or can select multiple pattern pieces to display simultaneously.

14 12 is a visual representation depicting an example scaling of pattern pieces used in a digital file system to create a custom garment, according to some embodiments. Visual representation 1400 includes panel objects 1410A, 1420A, 1430A, 1440A, and 1450. Panel objects 1410A-1440A, and 1450 represent panel objects represented by a digital base file. Panel objects 1410B, 1420B, 1430B, and 1440B represent panel objects represented by a user-defined digital file. In some embodiments, the panel objects 1410B, 1420B, 1430B, and 1440B may have different sizes compared to their digital base file versions. For example, panel object 1410B represents a smaller panel, indicated by a dashed line, compared to base panel object 1410A. It should be understood that in some embodiments, the scaling of a garment represented in a digital base file to a custom garment may be based on the custom measurements provided by the user. For example, a user cannot successfully reach blank 1410B by shrinking blank 1410A. Rather, in some embodiments, the panel object 1410B may be formed merely by applying specific equations to each point specified in the digital base file. As illustrated, the differences between a garment as represented in a digital base file and a corresponding custom garment are not limited to linear scaling factors, but may have point positions defined independently of the point positions defined in the digital base file (e.g. by equations that reference a point location based at least in part on a specific associated body measurement of an individual, not just by applying an overall scaling factor chosen for a predefined size, such as a size L shirt). In some embodiments, a custom digital file does not necessarily change the dimensions of a garment represented by a base digital file. For example, pattern part 1450 has the same dimensions in both the custom and digital base files.

Depending on the embodiment, certain acts, events, or functions of any of the processes or algorithms described herein may be performed in a different order, may be added, merged, or omitted entirely (e.g., not all operations or events described are necessary for the application of the algorithm ). Additionally, in certain embodiments, operations or events may be performed concurrently rather than sequentially, e.g. B. by multi-threaded processing, interrupt processing or one or more computer processors or processor cores or on other parallel architectures.

The various illustrative logic blocks, modules, routines, and algorithmic steps described in connection with the embodiments disclosed herein may be implemented in electronic hardware or a combination of electronic hardware and executable software. To illustrate this interchangeability of hardware and software, various illustrative components, blocks, modules, and steps have been described above in general terms of operation. Whether a sol The functionality implemented as hardware or software depends on the particular application and any design constraints that apply to it. The functionality described may be implemented in different ways for each particular application, but such implementation decisions should not be interpreted to depart from the scope of the disclosure.

Additionally, the various illustrative logic blocks and modules described in connection with the embodiments disclosed herein may be implemented by a machine such as an AC power system, a digital signal processor (DSP), an application specific integrated circuit (ASIC), a field programmable gate array (FPGA ) or any other programmable logic device, discrete gate or transistor logic, discrete hardware components, or any combination thereof configured to perform the functions described herein. A digital file system may be or include a microprocessor, but alternatively, the digital file system may be or include a controller, microcontroller, or state machine, combinations of the same. A digital file system may include electrical circuitry configured to process computer-executable instructions. Although described herein primarily in terms of digital technology, a digital file system may also include primarily analog components. For example, some or all of the prediction algorithms described herein may be implemented in an analog circuit or a mixed analog and digital circuit. A computing environment may include any type of computing system, including, without limitation, a microprocessor-based computing system, a mainframe computer, a digital signal processor, a portable computing device, a device controller, or a computing engine within a device, to name a few.

The elements of a method, process, routine, or algorithm described in connection with the embodiments disclosed herein may be implemented directly in hardware, in a software module executed by a digital file system, or in a combination of the two . A software module may reside in RAM memory, flash memory, ROM memory, EPROM memory, EEPROM memory, registers, hard disk, removable disk, CD-ROM, or any other form of non-transitory computer-readable storage medium. An example storage medium may be coupled to the digital file system such that the digital file system can read information from and write information to the storage medium. Alternatively, the storage medium can be integrated into the digital file system. The digital file system and the storage medium can reside in an ASIC. The ASIC may reside in a user terminal. Alternatively, the digital file system and storage medium may reside as discrete components on a user terminal.

Conditional language, such as “may”, “could”, “would”, “would like”, “e.g. B.” and the like are intended to convey generally that certain embodiments may include certain features, elements, and/or steps while other embodiments do not, unless specifically stated otherwise or indicated otherwise in the context of use. Thus, such conditional language is not intended to generally imply that features, elements, and/or steps are in any way required for one or more embodiments, or that one or more embodiments necessarily include logic for deciding, with or without any other input or prompt, whether those features , elements and/or steps are included or intended to be performed in a specific embodiment. The terms "comprising," "including," "having," and the like are synonymous and are used inclusively, in an open-ended manner, and do not exclude additional elements, features, acts, operations, etc. Also, the term "or" is used in its inclusive sense (rather than in its exclusive sense), so that when used, for example, to join a list of items, the term "or" means one, some, or all of the items on the list means.

Disjunctive expressions such as the expression "at least one of X, Y or Z", unless expressly stated otherwise, are to be understood in the context of their general use to represent an article, term etc. as meaning either X, Y or Z or any combination thereof (e.g. X, Y and/or Z). Thus, in general, such disjunctive expressions should not and should not imply that particular embodiments require the presence of at least one of X, at least one of Y, and at least one of Z.

Unless expressly stated otherwise, items such as "a" or "an" should generally be interpreted to include one or more items being described. Accordingly, expressions such as “device configured for” include one or more devices mentioned. Such one or more devices may also be configured collectively to carry out the stated implementations. For example, "a processor configured to execute A, B, and C" may include a first processor configured to execute A interacting with a second processor configured to execute B and C.

While the foregoing detailed description has illustrated, described, and highlighted novel features that are applicable to various embodiments, it should be understood that various omissions, substitutions, and changes in form and detail of the illustrated devices or algorithms may be made without deviate from the spirit of revelation. As will be appreciated, certain embodiments described herein may be embodied in a form that does not provide all of the features and advantages set forth herein, as some features may be used or practiced separately from others. The scope of the invention is, therefore, indicated by the appended claims rather than by the foregoing description. All changes which come within the meaning and range of equivalency of the claims are to be embraced within their scope.

• Satz 1. System, umfassend:
  • einen Speicher zum Speichern von computerausführbaren Anweisungen; und
  • einen oder mehrere Hardwareprozessoren, die mit dem Speicher kommunizieren und durch die ausführbaren Anweisungen mindestens konfiguriert sind zum:
    • Abrufen einer ersten Bibliothek aus einer ersten Datenquelle, wobei die erste Bibliothek Kleidungsstückinformationen umfasst, auf die Bezug genommen werden kann, um ein oder mehrere Kleidungsstücke herzustellen;
    • Abrufen einer zweiten Bibliothek aus einer zweiten Datenquelle, wobei die zweite Bibliothek Kleidungsstückinformationen umfasst, auf die Bezug genommen werden kann, um ein oder mehrere Kleidungsstücke herzustellen, und
    • Generieren einer digitalen Basisdatei für ein Kleidungsstück zumindest teilweise auf Basis der ersten Bibliothek und der zweiten Bibliothek, wobei die digitale Basisdatei eine Vielzahl von Objekten definiert, die jeweils bei der Herstellung des Kleidungsstücks verwendete physische Komponenten darstellen, wobei die digitale Basisdatei umfasst oder verweist auf:
      • eine Kleidungsstückkennung, die das Kleidungsstück eindeutig gegenüber einer Vielzahl von anderen Kleidungsstücken kennzeichnet;
      • ein Schnittteil-Objekt, wobei das Schnittteil-Objekt ein Schnittteil darstellt, das ein Teil des Kleidungsstücks ist, und wobei das Schnittteil-Objekt mit (a) einer Schnittteilkennung, die das Schnittteil eindeutig kennzeichnet, und (b) einem oder mehreren Verweisen auf Bekleidungsinformationen in der ersten Bibliothek zugeordnet ist; und
      • ein Nahtobjekt, wobei das Nahtobjekt eine Naht darstellt, die einen Teil des Kleidungsstücks bildet, und wobei das Nahtobjekt einen oder mehrere Verweise auf Kleidungsstückinformationen in der zweiten Bibliothek umfasst und mit einer Nahtkennung zugeordnet ist, die die Naht eindeutig kennzeichnet, wobei die digitale Basisdatei die Nahtkennung und die Schnittteilkennung verknüpft, um darzustellen, dass die Naht dem Schnittteil zugeordnet ist.
• Satz 2. System nach Satz 1, wobei der eine oder die mehreren Verweise auf Bekleidungsinformationen in der ersten Bibliothek, die dem Schnittteil-Objekt zugeordnet sind, eine Stoffkennung umfassen, die einen Stoff kennzeichnet, der zum Herstellen der Stoffbahn verwendet werden soll.
• Satz 3. System nach Anspruch 1, wobei der eine oder die mehreren HardwareProzessoren ferner konfiguriert ist zum:
  • Speichern der digitalen Basisdatei in einer dritten Datenquelle;
  • Empfangen einer Änderung der digitalen Basisdatei; und
  • Modifizieren der digitalen Basisdatei in der dritten Datenquelle zumindest teilweise auf Basis der empfangenen Modifikation.
• Satz 4. System nach Satz 3, wobei das Modifizieren der digitalen Basisdatei mindestens eines von Hinzufügen, Entfernen oder Bearbeiten eines oder mehrerer individueller Objekte umfasst, die in der digitalen Basisdatei enthalten sind.
• Satz 5. System, umfassend:
  • einen Speicher zum Speichern von computerausführbaren Anweisungen; und
    • einen oder mehrere Hardwareprozessoren, die mit dem Speicher kommunizieren und durch die ausführbaren Anweisungen mindestens konfiguriert sind zum:
      • Abrufen einer Bibliothek aus einer Datenquelle, wobei die Bibliothek Kleidungsstückinformationen umfasst, auf die Bezug genommen werden kann, um ein oder mehrere Kleidungsstücke herzustellen; und
      • Generieren einer digitalen Basisdatei für ein Kleidungsstück zumindest teilweise auf Basis der Bibliothek, wobei die digitale Basisdatei eine Vielzahl von Objekten definiert, die jeweils bei der Herstellung des Kleidungsstücks verwendete physische Komponenten darstellen, wobei die digitale Basisdatei umfasst oder verweist auf:
        • eine Kleidungsstückkennung, die das Kleidungsstück eindeutig gegenüber einer Vielzahl von anderen Kleidungsstücken kennzeichnet;
        • ein Schnittteil-Objekt, wobei das Schnittteil-Objekt ein Schnittteil darstellt, das ein Teil des Kleidungsstücks ist, und wobei das Schnittteil-Objekt mit (a) einer Schnittteilkennung, die das Schnittteil eindeutig kennzeichnet, und (b) einem oder mehreren Verweisen auf Bekleidungsinformationen in der Bibliothek zugeordnet ist, und
        • ein Nahtobjekt, wobei das Nahtobjekt eine Naht darstellt, die einen Teil des Kleidungsstücks bildet, und wobei das Nahtobjekt einen oder mehrere Verweise auf Kleidungsstückinformationen in der Bibliothek umfasst und ihr eine Nahtkennung zugeordnet ist, die die Naht eindeutig kennzeichnet, wobei die digitale Basisdatei die Nahtkennung und die Schnittteilkennung verknüpft.
• Satz 6. System nach Satz 5, wobei die digitale Basisdatei ferner ein Begriffsobjekt umfasst, das eine mit dem Kleidungsstück verbundene Stickerei darstellt.
• Satz 7. System nach Satz 5, wobei die digitale Basisdatei zumindest teilweise auf Basis von Verweisen auf Kleidungsstückinformationen in einer oder mehreren anderen Bibliotheken als der Bibliothek generiert wird.
• Satz 8. System nach Satz 5, wobei die digitale Basisdatei zumindest teilweise auf Basis von Auswahlen oder Eingaben in eine Benutzerschnittstelle generiert wird.
• Satz 9. System nach Satz 8, wobei die Auswahlen oder Eingaben in die Benutzerschnittstelle Auswahlen von mindestens einem von einem Muster, einer Stickerei oder einem Stoff umfassen, die bei der Herstellung des Kleidungsstücks verwendet werden sollen.
• Satz 10. System nach Satz 8, wobei die digitale Basisdatei ferner eine Standardgröße des Kleidungsstücks angibt.
• Satz 11. System nach Satz 5, wobei das Nahtobjekt ferner einen Verweis auf eine oder mehrere Konstruktionsanweisungen umfasst, die definieren, wie die Naht mit dem Kleidungsstück zusammenwirkt.
• Satz 12. System nach Satz 11, wobei die Konstruktionsanweisungen mindestens eines umfassen von: (a) einem Stichtyp, der definiert, wie zwei Nähte zusammengenäht werden, (b) Anweisungen, die definieren, wie ein Aufnäher oder Aufdruck auf einem Schnittteil angebracht wird, oder (c) Anweisungen, die definieren, wie ein Knopf oder ein Knopfloch in ein Schnittteil eingefügt wird.
• Satz 13. System nach Satz 5, wobei das Schnittteil-Objekt ferner Schnittteil-Metadaten umfasst, die einen eindeutigen Satz von Koordinaten für das Schnittteil in einem Koordinatensystem definieren.
• Satz 14. Computerimplementiertes Verfahren, umfassend:
  • Abrufen einer Bibliothek aus einer Datenquelle, wobei die Bibliothek Kleidungsstückinformationen umfasst, auf die Bezug genommen werden kann, um ein oder mehrere Kleidungsstücke herzustellen; und
  • Generieren einer digitalen Basisdatei für ein Kleidungsstück zumindest teilweise auf Basis der Bibliothek, wobei die digitale Basisdatei eine Vielzahl von Objekten definiert, die jeweils bei der Herstellung des Kleidungsstücks verwendete physische Komponenten darstellen, wobei die digitale Basisdatei umfasst oder verweist auf:
    • eine Kleidungsstückkennung, die das Kleidungsstück eindeutig gegenüber einer Vielzahl von anderen Kleidungsstücken kennzeichnet;
    • ein Schnittteil-Objekt, wobei das Schnittteil-Objekt ein Schnittteil darstellt, das ein Teil des Kleidungsstücks ist, und wobei das Schnittteil-Objekt mit (a) einer Schnittteilkennung, die das Schnittteil eindeutig kennzeichnet, und (b) einem oder mehreren Verweisen auf Bekleidungsinformationen in der Bibliothek zugeordnet ist; und
    • ein Nahtobjekt, wobei das Nahtobjekt eine Naht darstellt, die einen Teil des Kleidungsstücks bildet, und wobei das Nahtobjekt einen oder mehrere Verweise auf Kleidungsstückinformationen in der Bibliothek umfasst und ihr eine Nahtkennung zugeordnet ist, die die Naht eindeutig kennzeichnet, wobei die digitale Basisdatei die Nahtkennung und die Schnittteilkennung verknüpft.
• Satz 15. Computerimplementiertes Verfahren nach Satz 14, wobei die digitale Basisdatei so formatiert ist, dass sie von jeder einer Vielzahl von Softwareanwendungen interpretiert werden kann.
• Satz 16. Computerimplementiertes Verfahren nach Satz 14, wobei die digitale Basisdatei so konfiguriert ist, dass eine oder mehrere Modifikationen auf ein oder mehrere darin definierte Objekte angewendet werden, um eine kundenspezifische digitale Datei zur Herstellung eines oder mehrerer kundenspezifischer Exemplare des Kleidungsstücks zu generieren.
• Satz 17. Computerimplementiertes Verfahren nach Satz 16, wobei die Modifikationen mindestens eines von Hinzufügen, Entfernen oder Bearbeiten eines oder mehrerer Objekte umfassen, die in der digitalen Basisdatei definiert sind.
• Satz 18. Computerimplementiertes Verfahren nach Satz 14, wobei das Nahtobjekt ferner ein Array von Kanten umfasst, wobei jeder Eintrag im Array von Kanten einen bestimmten Kantentyp vorschreibt, der einem Schnittteil des Kleidungsstücks zugeordnet ist.
• Satz 19. Computerimplementiertes Verfahren nach Satz 14, wobei das Nahtobjekt ferner eine Nahtzugabe umfasst, die Maße für einen Bereich zwischen dem durch die Schnittteilkennung gekennzeichneten Stoff und der durch die Nahtkennung dargestellten Naht definiert.
• Satz 20. Computerimplementiertes Verfahren nach Satz 14, wobei das Schnittteil-Objekt ferner eine Größe und eine Einheitskennung umfasst, wobei die Einheitskennung eine dem Schnittteil zugeordnete Maßeinheit definiert und die Größe einen dem Schnittteil zugeordneten Größenwert unter Verwendung der durch die Einheitskennung definierten Maßeinheit definiert.

Embodiments of the present disclosure may be described in terms of the following sentences:

• Set 1. System, comprising:
  • a memory for storing computer-executable instructions; and
  • one or more hardware processors in communication with the memory and configured by the executable instructions at least to:
    • retrieving a first library from a first data source, the first library including garment information that can be referenced to create one or more garments;
    • retrieving a second library from a second data source, the second library comprising garment information that can be referenced to create one or more garments, and
    • generating a base digital file for a garment based at least in part on the first library and the second library, the base digital file defining a plurality of objects each representing physical components used in the manufacture of the garment, the base digital file comprising or referencing:
      • a garment identifier uniquely identifying the garment from a plurality of other garments;
      • a panel object, the panel object representing a panel that is a part of the garment, and the panel object having (a) a panel identifier uniquely identifying the panel, and (b) one or more references to apparel information allocated in the first library; and
      • a seam object, the seam object representing a seam forming part of the garment, and the seam object comprising one or more references to garment information in the second library and associated with a seam identifier uniquely identifying the seam, the digital base file the Seam identifier and the panel identifier linked to represent that the seam is associated with the panel.
• Clause 2. The system of Clause 1, wherein the one or more references to apparel information in the first library associated with the panel object include a fabric identifier identifying a fabric to be used to make the panel of fabric.
• Clause 3. The system of claim 1, wherein the one or more hardware processors are further configured to:
  • storing the digital base file in a third data source;
  • receiving a change to the digital base file; and
  • modifying the digital base file in the third data source based at least in part on the received modification.
• Clause 4. The system of Clause 3, wherein modifying the digital base file comprises at least one of adding, removing, or editing one or more individual objects contained in the digital base file.
• Set 5. System, comprising:
  • a memory for storing computer-executable instructions; and
    • one or more hardware processors in communication with the memory and configured by the executable instructions at least to:
      • retrieving a library from a data source, the library including garment information that can be referenced to create one or more garments; and
      • generating a base digital file for a garment based at least in part on the library, the base digital file defining a plurality of objects each representing physical components used in the manufacture of the garment, the base digital file including or referencing:
        • a garment identifier uniquely identifying the garment from a plurality of other garments;
        • a panel object, the panel object representing a panel that is a part of the garment, and the panel object having (a) a panel identifier uniquely identifying the panel, and (b) one or more references to apparel information assigned in the library, and
        • a seam object, the seam object representing a seam forming part of the garment, and the seam object comprising one or more references to garment information in the library and having an associated seam identifier that uniquely identifies the seam, the digital base file containing the seam identifier and the pattern part ID linked.
• Clause 6. The system of Clause 5, wherein the base digital file further comprises a conceptual object representing embroidery associated with the garment.
• Clause 7. The system of Clause 5, wherein the digital base file is generated based at least in part on references to garment information in one or more libraries other than the library.
• Clause 8. The system of Clause 5, wherein the digital base file is generated based at least in part on selections or inputs to a user interface.
• Clause 9. The system of clause 8, wherein the selections or inputs to the user interface include selections of at least one of a pattern, embroidery, or fabric to be used in the manufacture of the garment.
• Set 10. The system of Set 8, wherein the base digital file further specifies a standard size of the garment.
• Clause 11. The system of Clause 5, wherein the seam object further comprises a reference to one or more design instructions that define how the seam interacts with the garment.
• Clause 12. The system of Clause 11, wherein the design instructions include at least one of: (a) a stitch type that defines how two seams are sewn together, (b) instructions that define how a patch or print is applied to a pattern piece, or (c) instructions defining how to insert a button or buttonhole into a pattern piece.
• Theorem 13. The system of Clause 5, wherein the panel object further comprises panel metadata defining a unique set of coordinates for the panel in a coordinate system.
• Set 14. A computer-implemented method, comprising:
  • retrieving a library from a data source, the library including garment information that can be referenced to create one or more garments; and
  • generating a base digital file for a garment based at least in part on the library, the base digital file defining a plurality of objects each representing physical components used in the manufacture of the garment, the base digital file including or referencing:
    • a garment identifier uniquely identifying the garment from a plurality of other garments;
    • a panel object, the panel object representing a panel that is a part of the garment, and the panel object having (a) a panel identifier uniquely identifying the panel, and (b) one or more references to apparel information assigned in the library; and
    • a seam object, the seam object representing a seam forming part of the garment, and the seam object comprising one or more references to garment information in the library and having an associated seam identifier that uniquely identifies the seam, the digital base file containing the seam identifier and the pattern part ID linked.
• Theorem 15. Computer-implemented method according to Theorem 14, wherein the digital base file so formatted to be interpreted by any of a variety of software applications.
• Clause 16. The computer-implemented method of Clause 14, wherein the base digital file is configured to apply one or more modifications to one or more objects defined therein to generate a customized digital file for manufacturing one or more customized instances of the garment.
• Clause 17. The computer-implemented method of Clause 16, wherein the modifications include at least one of adding, removing, or editing one or more objects defined in the base digital file.
• Theorem 18. The computer-implemented method of Theorem 14, wherein the seam object further comprises an array of edges, each entry in the array of edges prescribing a particular edge type associated with a panel of the garment.
• Theorem 19. The computer-implemented method of theorem 14, wherein the seam object further comprises a seam allowance that defines dimensions for an area between the fabric identified by the panel identifier and the seam represented by the seam identifier.
• Theorem 20. The computer-implemented method of clause 14, wherein the panel object further comprises a size and a unit identifier, the unit identifier defining a unit of measurement associated with the panel and the size defining a size value associated with the panel using the unit of measurement defined by the unit identifier.

• Satz 21. System, umfassend:
  • einen Speicher zum Speichern von computerausführbaren Anweisungen; und
  • einen oder mehrere Hardwareprozessoren, die mit dem Speicher kommunizieren und durch die ausführbaren Anweisungen mindestens konfiguriert sind zum:
    • Empfangen von Informationen, die einem Kleidungsstück zugeordnet sind, wobei die Informationen eine Kleidungsstückkennung und Maße umfassen, die einer ersten Kleidungsstückgröße zugeordnet sind.
    • Generieren einer digitalen Basisdatei für das Kleidungsstück, umfassend:
      • die Bekleidungskennung;
      • ein Versionsobjekt, das angibt, dass die digitale Basisdatei dem Kleidungsstück in der ersten Kleidungsstückgröße zugeordnet ist,
      • ein Array von Schnittteilobjekten, wobei jedes Schnittteilobjekt in dem Array von Schnittteilobjekten einen Abschnitt des Kleidungsstücks repräsentiert und wobei jedes Schnittteilobjekt einer Schnittteilkennung, einer Stoffkennung, die einen Stoff für das Schnittteil-Objekt darstellt, und einem oder mehreren Nahtobjekten zugeordnet ist, die eine oder mehrere Nähte darstellen, die den Teil des Kleidungsstücks bilden; und
      • ein Array von Begriffsobjekten, wobei jedes Begriffsobjekt in dem Array von Begriffsobjekten einem Schnittteil-Objekt in dem Array von Schnittteil-Objekten zugeordnet ist und ein auf das Schnittteil-Objekt anzuwendendes Accessoire darstellt;
      • wobei der digitalen Basisdatei für das Kleidungsstück eine Abstufungsskala zugeordnet ist, um das Kleidungsstück von der ersten Kleidungsstückgröße in eine zweite Kleidungsstückgröße umzuwandeln;
      • Empfangen einer Anforderung zum Umwandeln des Kleidungsstücks von der ersten Kleidungsstückgröße in die zweite Kleidungsstückgröße, wobei die Anforderung eine Auswahl der zweiten Kleidungsstückgröße oder eine Benutzereingabe von einem oder mehreren Benutzerkörpermaßen umfasst;
      • Generieren einer benutzerdefinierten digitalen Datei für das Kleidungsstück zumindest teilweise durch Modifizieren von Maßangaben innerhalb der digitalen Basisdatei für das Kleidungsstück auf Basis von zumindest einem der Körpermaße des Benutzers oder der Abstufungsskala; und
      • Übertragen der benutzerdefinierten digitalen Datei an eine entfernte Computervorrichtung zur Herstellung eines Kleidungsstücks, das der benutzerdefinierten digitalen Datei entspricht.
• Satz 22. System nach Satz 21, wobei jede dem Array von Schnittteil-Objekten zugeordnete Schnittteilkennung über mehrere digitale Dateien hinweg eindeutig ist.
• Satz 23. System nach Satz 21, wobei die dem Kleidungsstück zugeordneten empfangenen Informationen eine digitale Austauschdatei oder eine skalierbare Vektorgrafikdatei umfassen.
• Satz 24. System nach Satz 21, wobei die Abstufungsskala eine Tabelle mit Bekleidungsmaßen in mehreren Größen umfasst.
• Satz 25. System, umfassend:
  • einen Speicher zum Speichern von computerausführbaren Anweisungen; und
  • einen oder mehrere Hardwareprozessoren, die mit dem Speicher kommunizieren und durch die ausführbaren Anweisungen mindestens konfiguriert sind zum:
    • Empfangen von Informationen, die einem Kleidungsstück zugeordnet sind, wobei die Informationen eine Kleidungsstückkennung und Maße umfassen, die einer ersten Kleidungsstückgröße zugeordnet sind.
    • Generieren einer digitalen Basisdatei für das Kleidungsstück, die Folgendes beinhaltet oder darauf verweist:
      • die Bekleidungskennung;
      • ein Schnittteil-Objekt, wobei das Schnittteil-Objekt einen Teil des Kleidungsstücks darstellt und wobei dem Schnittteil-Objekt eine Schnittteilkennung zugeordnet ist; und
      • ein Nahtobjekt, wobei das Nahtobjekt eine Naht darstellt, die einen Teil des Kleidungsstücks bildet;
    • Empfangen einer Anforderung zum Herstellen eines Exemplars des Kleidungsstücks in einer zweiten Kleidungsstückgröße, wobei die Anforderung eine Auswahl einer Standardkleidungsgröße oder eine Benutzereingabe von einem oder mehreren Benutzerkörpermaßen umfasst;
    • Generieren einer benutzerdefinierten digitalen Datei für das Kleidungsstück zumindest teilweise durch Modifizieren von Maßangaben innerhalb der digitalen Basisdatei für das Kleidungsstück auf Basis von zumindest entweder den Körpermaßen des Benutzers oder der Abstufungsskala, die der Standardkleidungsgröße zugeordnet ist; und
    • Übertragen der benutzerdefinierten digitalen Datei an eine entfernte Computervorrichtung zur Herstellung eines Kleidungsstücks, das der benutzerdefinierten digitalen Datei entspricht.
• Satz 26. System nach Satz 25, wobei die digitale Basisdatei und die kundenspezifische digitale Datei jeweils eine JavaScript-Objektnotationsdatei sind.
• Satz 27. System nach Satz 25, wobei das Kleidungsstück einer Vielzahl von digitalen Basisdateien zugeordnet ist.
• Satz 28. System nach Satz 25, wobei die digitale Basisdatei ferner ein Begriffsobjekt enthält oder darauf verweist, wobei das Begriffsobjekt eine Liste von einem oder mehreren Knöpfen, Aufnähern, Fäden oder Reißverschlüssen umfasst, die in mindestens einem Schnittteil, auf das in den Schnittteil-Objekten verwiesen wird, enthalten sein sollen.
• Satz 29. System nach Satz 25, wobei dem Schnittteil-Objekt ferner eine Gewebekennung zugeordnet ist, die einen Gewebe für das Schnittteil-Objekt darstellt.
• Satz 30. System nach Satz 25, wobei dem Schnittteil-Objekt ferner ein oder mehrere Kantenobjekte zugeordnet sind, wobei jedes Kantenobjekt ein Array von Punkten und einen Kantentyp umfasst.
• Satz 31. System nach Satz 30, wobei der Kantentyp entweder eine gerade Linienkante oder eine Bezierkurvenkante umfasst.
• Satz 32. System nach Satz 25, wobei dem Schnittteil-Objekt Schnittteil-Metadaten zugeordnet ist, die eine Schnittteil-Anmerkung und/oder eine Spiegellinie und/oder eine Faltlinie und/oder eine Maserungslinie umfassen.
• Satz 33. System nach Satz 25, wobei das Schnittteil-Objekt in einer Schnittteil-Datei gespeichert ist und auf das Schnittteil-Objekt in der digitalen Basisdatei durch den Namen der Schnittteil-Datei verwiesen wird.
• Satz 34. Verfahren, umfassend:
  • Generieren einer digitalen Basisdatei für ein Kleidungsstück in einer ersten Größe, wobei die digitale Basisdatei Folgendes beinhaltet oder darauf verweist:
    • eine Bekleidungskennung;
    • ein Schnittteil-Objekt, wobei das Schnittteil-Objekt einen Teil des Kleidungsstücks darstellt und wobei dem Schnittteil-Objekt eine Schnittteilkennung zugeordnet ist; und
    • ein Nahtobjekt, wobei das Nahtobjekt eine Naht darstellt, die einen Teil des Kleidungsstücks bildet;
  • wobei der digitalen Basisdatei für das Kleidungsstück eine Abstufungsskala zugeordnet ist, um das Kleidungsstück von der ersten Größe in eine oder mehrere andere Größen umzuwandeln;
  • Empfangen einer Anforderung zum Herstellen eines Exemplars des Kleidungsstücks in einer zweiten Größe, wobei die Anforderung eine Auswahl der zweiten Größe oder eine Benutzereingabe von einem oder mehreren Benutzerkörpermaßen umfasst;
  • Generieren einer benutzerdefinierten digitalen Datei für das Kleidungsstück zumindest teilweise durch Modifizieren von Maßangaben innerhalb der digitalen Basisdatei für das Kleidungsstück auf Basis von zumindest einem der Körpermaße des Benutzers oder der Abstufungsskala; und
  • Übertragen der benutzerdefinierten digitalen Datei an eine entfernte Computervorrichtung zur Herstellung eines Kleidungsstücks, das der benutzerdefinierten digitalen Datei entspricht.
• Satz 35. Verfahren nach Satz 34, wobei das Schnittteil-Objekt und das Nahtobjekt in einer oder mehreren JavaScript-Objektnotationsdateien definiert sind.
• Satz 36. Verfahren nach Satz 34, wobei die digitale Basisdatei und die kundenspezifische digitale Datei in einem Datenspeicher gespeichert sind.
• Satz 37. Verfahren nach Satz 34, das ferner das Übertragen der digitalen Basisdatei an das entfernte Computergerät umfasst.
• Satz 38. Verfahren nach Satz 34, wobei das Kleidungsstück durch ein Koordinatensystem dargestellt wird und jedem Schnittteil-Objekt ein eindeutiger Satz von Koordinaten im Koordinatensystem zugeordnet ist.
• Satz 39. Verfahren nach Satz 34, wobei die digitale Basisdatei eine Vielzahl von Schnittteil-Objekten und eine Vielzahl von Nahtobjekten enthält oder auf sie verweist.
• Satz 40. Verfahren nach Satz 34, wobei das entfernte Computergerät ein Hersteller-Computersystem ist.

Additional embodiments of the present disclosure may be described in terms of the following further sentences:

• Set 21. System comprising:
  • a memory for storing computer-executable instructions; and
  • one or more hardware processors in communication with the memory and configured by the executable instructions at least to:
    • receiving information associated with a garment, the information including a garment identifier and measurements associated with a first garment size.
    • Generating a base digital file for the garment, comprising:
      • the clothing identifier;
      • a version object indicating that the digital base file is associated with the garment in the first garment size,
      • an array of panel objects, wherein each panel object in the array of panel objects represents a portion of the garment and each panel object is associated with a panel identifier, a fabric identifier representing a fabric for the panel object, and one or more seam objects representing one or more represent seams forming part of the garment; and
      • an array of conceptual objects, each conceptual object in the array of conceptual objects being associated with a panel object in the array of panel objects and representing an accessory to be applied to the panel object;
      • wherein a gradation scale is associated with the garment digital base file for converting the garment from the first garment size to a second garment size;
      • receiving a request to convert the garment from the first garment size to the second garment size, the request including a selection of the second garment size or a user input of one or more user body measurements;
      • generating a custom digital file for the garment at least in part by modifying measurements within the base digital file for the garment based on at least one of the user's body measurements and the gradation scale; and
      • transmitting the custom digital file to a remote computing device for manufacturing a garment corresponding to the custom digital file.
• Theorem 22. The system of Theorem 21, wherein each panel identifier associated with the array of panel objects is unique across multiple digital files.
• Clause 23. The system of Clause 21, wherein the received information associated with the garment comprises a digital interchange file or a scalable vector graphics file.
• Clause 24. The system of Clause 21, wherein the gradation scale comprises a table of garment measurements in multiple sizes.
• Set 25. System comprising:
  • a memory for storing computer-executable instructions; and
  • one or more hardware processors in communication with the memory and configured by the executable instructions at least to:
    • receiving information associated with a garment, the information including a garment identifier and measurements associated with a first garment size.
    • Generate a base digital file for the garment that includes or references:
      • the clothing identifier;
      • a panel object, the panel object representing a portion of the garment and the panel object being associated with a panel identifier; and
      • a seam object, the seam object representing a seam forming part of the garment;
    • receiving a request to make an instance of the garment in a second garment size, the request including a selection of a default garment size or a user input of one or more user body measurements;
    • generating a custom digital file for the garment at least in part by modifying measurements within the base digital file for the garment based on at least one of the user's body measurements and the gradation scale associated with the default garment size; and
    • transmitting the custom digital file to a remote computing device for manufacturing a garment corresponding to the custom digital file.
• Clause 26. The system of Clause 25, wherein each of the base digital file and the custom digital file is a JavaScript object annotation file.
• Clause 27. The system of Clause 25, wherein the garment is associated with a plurality of digital base files.
• Clause 28. The system of Clause 25, wherein the digital base file further includes or references a conceptual object, the conceptual object comprising a list of one or more buttons, patches, threads, or zippers that appear in at least one panel referenced in the panel- Objects referenced should be included.
• Clause 29. The system of clause 25, wherein the pattern piece object is further associated with a fabric identifier representing a fabric for the pattern piece object.
• Theorem 30. The system of Theorem 25, wherein the panel object is further associated with one or more edge objects, each edge object comprising an array of points and an edge type.
• Theorem 31. The system of Theorem 30, wherein the edge type comprises either a straight line edge or a Bezier curve edge.
• Clause 32. The system of clause 25, wherein the panel object has associated therewith panel metadata comprising a panel annotation and/or a mirror line and/or a fold line and/or a grain line.
• Clause 33. The system of Clause 25, wherein the pattern object is stored in a pattern file and the pattern object in the digital base file is referenced by the name of the pattern file.
• Set 34. Method comprising:
  • Generating a base digital file for a garment in a first size, the base digital file including or referencing:
    • a clothing identifier;
    • a panel object, the panel object representing a portion of the garment and the panel object being associated with a panel identifier; and
    • a seam object, the seam object representing a seam forming part of the garment;
  • wherein a gradation scale is associated with the garment digital base file for converting the garment from the first size to one or more other sizes;
  • receiving a request to make an item of the garment in a second size, the request including a selection of the second size or a user input of one or more user body measurements;
  • generating a custom digital file for the garment at least in part by modifying measurements within the base digital file for the garment piece of clothing based on at least one of the user's body measurements or the grading scale; and
  • transmitting the custom digital file to a remote computing device for manufacturing a garment corresponding to the custom digital file.
• Theorem 35. The method of theorem 34, wherein the panel object and the seam object are defined in one or more JavaScript object annotation files.
• Clause 36. The method of Clause 34, wherein the base digital file and the customized digital file are stored in a data store.
• Clause 37. The method of Clause 34, further comprising transmitting the base digital file to the remote computing device.
• Theorem 38. The method of Theorem 34, wherein the garment is represented by a coordinate system and each panel object is associated with a unique set of coordinates in the coordinate system.
• Clause 39. The method of Clause 34, wherein the digital base file includes or references a plurality of panel objects and a plurality of seam objects.
• Clause 40. The method of clause 34, wherein the remote computing device is a manufacturer computer system.

• Satz 41. System, umfassend:
  • einen Speicher, der computerausführbare Anweisungen speichert; und
  • einen oder mehrere Hardwareprozessoren, die mit dem Speicher kommunizieren und durch die ausführbaren Anweisungen mindestens konfiguriert sind zum:
    • Generieren einer ersten Benutzeroberfläche, die konfiguriert ist zum Anzeigen von:
      • einem Basiskleidungsstück, das einem Kleidungstyp zugeordnet ist; und
      • mindestens einer von einem Benutzer auswählbaren Anpassungsoption, um das Basiskleidungsstück zu modifizieren;
    • Empfangen eines Hinweises auf Basis von einer oder mehreren Benutzerauswahlen innerhalb der ersten Benutzerschnittstelle, dass ein Benutzer daran interessiert ist, ein kundenspezifisches Kleidungsstück zu bestellen, wobei der Hinweis eine Auswahl des Kleidungsstücktyps und mindestens eine Anpassungsoption umfasst;
    • Generieren einer zweiten kundenspezifischen digitalen Datei für das kundenspezifische Kleidungsstück zumindest teilweise auf Basis der kundenspezifischen Position für jeden angegebenen Punkt und jede angegebene Kante, die jedem Schnittteil-Objekt der zweiten digitalen Basisdatei zugeordnet ist.
    • Abrufen einer digitalen Basisdatei, die ein Array von Schnittteil-Objekten umfasst, die zumindest teilweise auf dem ausgewählten Kleidungsstücktyp und der zumindest einen Anpassungsoption basieren;
    • Angeben von Punkten und Kanten, die jedem von mindestens einer Teilmenge der Schnittteil-Objekte der digitalen Basisdatei zugeordnet sind;
    • Bestimmen einer benutzerdefinierten Position für jeden der identifizierten Punkte zumindest teilweise auf Basis von einer oder mehreren jedem Punkt zugeordneten Gleichungen, wobei die eine oder die mehreren Gleichungen auf das eine oder die mehreren Körpermaße des Benutzers verweisen;
    • Generieren einer benutzerdefinierten digitalen Datei für das benutzerdefinierte Kleidungsstück basierend zumindest teilweise auf den benutzerdefinierten Positionen für jeden der angegebenen Punkte;
    • Generieren einer zweiten Benutzeroberfläche, die konfiguriert ist zum Anzeigen von:
      • einer visuellen Darstellung des benutzerdefinierten Kleidungsstücks, die der benutzerdefinierten digitalen Datei zugeordnet ist, wobei die visuelle Darstellung des benutzerdefinierten Kleidungsstücks gemäß der mindestens einen Anpassungsoption wiedergegeben wird; und
      • einer auswählbaren Option zum Modifizieren der mindestens einen Anpassungsoption; und
    • Übertragen der benutzerdefinierten digitalen Datei an eine entfernte Computervorrichtung zur Herstellung eines Kleidungsstücks, das der benutzerdefinierten digitalen Datei entspricht.
• Satz 42. System nach Anspruch 41, wobei der Prozessor ferner konfiguriert zum:
  • Empfangen einer Bearbeitung der mindestens einen Anpassungsoption mindestens teilweise auf Basis einer Benutzerauswahl der auswählbaren Option in der zweiten Benutzerschnittstelle;
  • Abrufen einer zweiten digitalen Basisdatei;
  • Angeben von Punkten und Kanten, die jedem von mindestens einer Teilmenge der Schnittteil-Objekte der zweiten digitalen Basisdatei zugeordnet sind;
  • Bestimmen einer benutzerdefinierten Position für einzelne angegebene Punkte, die jeder der mindestens einen Teilmenge der Schnittteil-Objekte mindestens teilweise auf Basis von einer oder mehreren jedem Punkt zugeordneten Gleichungen zugeordnet sind, wobei die eine oder die mehreren Gleichungen zumindest teilweise auf den Körpermaßen des Benutzers basieren; und
  • Generieren einer zweiten kundenspezifischen digitalen Datei für das kundenspezifische Kleidungsstück zumindest teilweise auf Basis der kundenspezifischen Position für jeden angegebenen Punkt und jede abgegebene Kante, die jedem Schnittteil-Objekt der zweiten digitalen Basisdatei zugeordnet ist.
• Satz 43. System nach Satz 41, wobei die Körpermaße des Benutzers auf Basis einer automatisierten Analyse mehrerer Fotos des Benutzers bestimmt werden, wobei jedes der mehreren Fotos den Benutzer in einer anderen Pose darstellt.
• Satz 44. System nach Satz 43, wobei ein erstes Foto der Vielzahl von Fotos von einer Kamera in Verbindung mit einer Benutzeroberfläche aufgenommen wird, die eine Live-Kameraansicht mit einer Überlagerung anzeigt, die eine Körperpose darstellt, die der Benutzer annähernd einnehmen soll, bevor das erste Foto aufgenommen wird.
• Satz 45. System nach Satz 41, wobei die mindestens eine Anpassungsoption vom Benutzer aus einer Vielzahl von Anpassungsoptionen ausgewählt ist, die dem Benutzer zumindest teilweise auf Basis des ausgewählten Kleidungsstücktyps dargestellt werden.
• Satz 46. System, umfassend:
  • einen Speicher, der computerausführbare Anweisungen speichert; und
  • einen oder mehrere Hardwareprozessoren, die mit dem Speicher kommunizieren und durch die ausführbaren Anweisungen mindestens konfiguriert sind zum:
    • Empfangen einer Anforderung zum Erzeugen eines an einen Benutzer angepassten Kleidungsstücks, wobei die Anforderung eine Auswahl eines Kleidungsstücktyps umfasst;
    • Generieren einer zweiten kundenspezifischen digitalen Datei für das kundenspezifische Kleidungsstück zumindest teilweise auf Basis der kundenspezifischen Position für jeden angegebenen Punkt und jede angegebene Kante, die jedem Schnittteil-Objekt der zweiten digitalen Basisdatei zugeordnet ist.
    • Abrufen einer digitalen Basisdatei, die eine Vielzahl von Schnittteil-Objekten identifiziert, wobei die digitale Basisdatei zumindest teilweise auf Basis des Kleidungsstücktyps in der Anforderung ausgewählt wird;
    • Angeben von Punkten und Kanten, die jedem von mindestens einer Teilmenge der Schnittteil-Objekte der digitalen Basisdatei zugeordnet sind;
    • Bestimmen einer benutzerdefinierten Position für einzelne angegebene Punkte, die jeder der mindestens einen Teilmenge der Schnittteil-Objekte mindestens teilweise auf Basis von einer oder mehreren jedem Punkt zugeordneten Gleichungen zugeordnet sind, wobei die eine oder die mehreren Gleichungen zumindest teilweise auf den Körpermaßen des Benutzers basieren;
    • Generieren einer benutzerdefinierten digitalen Datei für das Kleidungsstück zumindest teilweise auf Basis der benutzerdefinierten Position für jeden angegebenen Punkt und zugeordnete Kanten;
    • Übertragen der benutzerdefinierten digitalen Datei an eine entfernte Computervorrichtung zur Herstellung eines Kleidungsstücks, das der benutzerdefinierten digitalen Datei entspricht.
• Satz 47. System nach Satz 46, wobei der eine oder die mehreren Hardwareprozessoren ferner zum Generieren einer Benutzerschnittstelle konfiguriert sind, die zum Anzeigen einer visuellen Darstellung des der benutzerdefinierten digitalen Datei zugeordneten Kleidungsstücks konfiguriert ist, wobei die visuelle Darstellung des Kleidungsstücks ein Rendering zumindest teilweise auf Basis der benutzerdefinierten digitalen Datei darstellt.
• Satz 48. System nach Satz 47, wobei die Benutzerschnittstelle ferner zum Anzeigen einer Option zum Bearbeiten des Kleidungsstücks konfiguriert ist.
• Satz 49. System nach Satz 46, wobei:
  • jeder Punkt der digitalen Basisdatei einer ersten Koordinatenposition in einem ersten Koordinatensystem zugeordnet ist; und
  • die benutzerdefinierte Position für jeden angegebenen Punkt einer zweiten Koordinatenposition in einem zweiten Koordinatensystem zugeordnet ist.
• Satz 50. System nach Satz 46, wobei die eine oder die mehreren Gleichungen von einem zweiten Benutzer über eine Gleichungsbenutzerschnittstelle definiert werden, wobei die eine oder die mehreren Gleichungen vor dem Empfangen der Anforderung zum Erzeugen des an den Benutzer angepassten Kleidungsstücks definiert werden.
• Satz 51. System nach Satz 50, wobei der eine oder die mehreren Hardwareprozessoren ferner zum Generieren einer Benutzerschnittstelle konfiguriert sind, die zum Anzeigen einer visuellen Darstellung des der benutzerdefinierten digitalen Datei zugeordneten Kleidungsstücks konfiguriert ist, wobei die visuelle Darstellung des Kleidungsstücks eine Wiedergabe zumindest teilweise auf Basis der benutzerdefinierten digitalen Datei darstellt.
• Satz 52. System nach Satz 46, wobei jede Gleichung in der einen oder den mehreren Gleichungen dem Kleidungsstücktyp zugeordnet ist.
• Satz 53. System nach Satz 46, wobei die eine oder die mehreren Gleichungen in einem Datenspeicher mit Informationen gespeichert sind, die die eine oder die mehreren Gleichungen der digitalen Basisdatei zuordnen.
• Satz 54. Verfahren, umfassend:
  • Empfangen einer Anforderung zum Erzeugen eines an einen Benutzer angepassten Kleidungsstücks, wobei die Anforderung eine Auswahl eines Kleidungsstücktyps umfasst;
  • Empfangen von einem oder mehreren Körpermaßen des Benutzers, die dem Benutzer zugeordnet sind;
  • Abrufen einer digitalen Basisdatei, die eine Vielzahl von Schnittteil-Objekten angibt, wobei die digitale Basisdatei zumindest teilweise auf Basis des Kleidungsstücktyps in der Anforderung ausgewählt wird;
  • Angeben von Punkten und Kanten, die jedem von mindestens einer Teilmenge der Schnittteil-Objekte der digitalen Basisdatei zugeordnet sind;
  • Bestimmen einer benutzerdefinierten Position für einzelne angegebene Punkte, die jeder der mindestens einen Teilmenge der Schnittteil-Objekte mindestens teilweise auf Basis von einer oder mehreren jedem Punkt zugeordneten Gleichungen zugeordnet sind, wobei die eine oder die mehreren Gleichungen zumindest teilweise auf den Körpermaßen des Benutzers basieren;
  • Generieren einer benutzerdefinierten digitalen Datei für das Kleidungsstück zumindest teilweise auf Basis der benutzerdefinierten Position für jeden angegebenen Punkt und zugeordnete Kanten; und
  • Übertragen der benutzerdefinierten digitalen Datei an eine entfernte Computervorrichtung zur Herstellung eines Kleidungsstücks, das der benutzerdefinierten digitalen Datei entspricht.
• Satz 55. Verfahren nach Satz 54, wobei:
  • jeder Punkt der digitalen Basisdatei einer ersten Koordinatenposition in einem ersten Koordinatensystem zugeordnet ist; und
  • die benutzerdefinierte Position für jeden angegebenen Punkt und jede angegebene Kante einer zweiten Koordinatenposition in einem zweiten Koordinatensystem zugeordnet ist.
• Satz 56. Verfahren nach Satz 54, wobei die eine oder die mehreren Gleichungen von einem zweiten Benutzer über eine Gleichungsbenutzerschnittstelle definiert werden.
• Satz 57. System nach Satz 56, wobei die Gleichungsbenutzerschnittstelle ferner eine visuelle Darstellung des Kleidungsstücks zumindest teilweise auf Basis der einen oder der mehreren Gleichungen anzeigt, die durch den zweiten Benutzer definiert wurden.
• Satz 58. Verfahren nach Satz 54, ferner umfassend das Generieren einer Benutzerschnittstelle, die zum Anzeigen einer visuellen Darstellung des der benutzerdefinierten digitalen Datei zugeordneten Kleidungsstücks konfiguriert ist, wobei die visuelle Darstellung des Kleidungsstücks zumindest teilweise auf Basis der benutzerdefinierten digitalen Datei generiert wird.
• Satz 59. Verfahren nach Satz 58, wobei die visuelle Darstellung des Kleidungsstücks zumindest teilweise auf Basis von einem oder mehreren virtuellen Kleidungsstücken generiert wird, die dem Kleidungsstücktyp zugeordnet sind.

Additional embodiments of the present disclosure may be described in terms of the following sentences:

• Set 41. System comprising:
  • a memory storing computer-executable instructions; and
  • one or more hardware processors in communication with the memory and configured by the executable instructions at least to:
    • Generating an initial user interface configured to display:
      • a base garment associated with a garment type; and
      • at least one customization option selectable by a user to modify the base garment;
    • receiving an indication based on one or more user selections within the first user interface that a user is interested in ordering a custom garment, the indication including a garment type selection and at least one customization option;
    • generating a second customized digital file for the customized garment based at least in part on the customized position for each specified point and edge associated with each panel object of the second base digital file.
    • retrieving a base digital file comprising an array of panel objects based at least in part on the selected garment type and the at least one customization option;
    • specifying points and edges associated with each of at least a subset of the panel objects of the digital base file;
    • determining a user-defined position for each of the identified points based at least in part on one or more equations associated with each point, the one or more equations referencing the one or more body measurements of the user;
    • generating a custom digital file for the custom garment based at least in part on the custom locations for each of the specified items;
    • Generate a second user interface configured to display:
      • a visual representation of the custom apparel associated with the custom digital file, wherein the visual representation of the custom apparel is rendered according to the at least one customization option; and
      • a selectable option for modifying the at least one customization option; and
    • transmitting the custom digital file to a remote computing device for manufacturing a garment corresponding to the custom digital file.
• Set 42. The system of claim 41, wherein the processor is further configured to:
  • receiving an edit of the at least one customization option based at least in part on a user selection of the selectable option in the second user interface;
  • retrieving a second base digital file;
  • specifying points and edges associated with each of at least a subset of the panel objects of the second digital base file;
  • determining a user-defined position for individually specified points associated with each of the at least one subset of the slice objects based at least in part on one or more equations associated with each point, the one or more equations being based at least in part on the user's body measurements; and
  • generating a second customized digital file for the customized garment based at least in part on the customized position for each specified point and dispensed edge associated with each pattern piece object of the second base digital file.
• Clause 43. The system of Clause 41, wherein the user's body measurements are determined based on an automated analysis of a plurality of photographs of the user, each of the plurality of photographs depicting the user in a different pose.
• Clause 44. The system of Clause 43, wherein a first photograph of the plurality of photographs is taken by a camera in conjunction with a user interface displaying a live camera view with an overlay representing a body pose for the user to approximate before the first photo is taken.
• Clause 45. The system of clause 41, wherein the at least one customization option is selected by the user from a plurality of customization options presented to the user based at least in part on the selected garment type.
• Set 46. System comprising:
  • a memory storing computer-executable instructions; and
  • one or more hardware processors in communication with the memory and configured by the executable instructions at least to:
    • receiving a request to create a customized garment, the request including a selection of a garment type;
    • generating a second customized digital file for the customized garment based at least in part on the customized position for each specified point and edge associated with each panel object of the second base digital file.
    • retrieving a base digital file identifying a plurality of panel objects, the base digital file selected based at least in part on the garment type in the request;
    • specifying points and edges associated with each of at least a subset of the panel objects of the digital base file;
    • determining a user-defined position for individually specified points associated with each of the at least one subset of the slice objects based at least in part on one or more equations associated with each point, the one or more equations being based at least in part on the user's body measurements;
    • generating a custom digital file for the garment based at least in part on the custom location for each specified point and associated edges;
    • transmitting the custom digital file to a remote computing device for manufacturing a garment corresponding to the custom digital file.
• Clause 47. The system of Clause 46, wherein the one or more hardware processors are further configured to generate a user interface configured to display a visual representation of the garment associated with the custom digital file, the visual representation of the garment comprising a rendering at least in part Base of the custom digital file represents.
• Clause 48. The system of Clause 47, wherein the user interface is further configured to display an option to edit the garment.
• Theorem 49. System according to Theorem 46, where:
  • each point of the digital base file is associated with a first coordinate position in a first coordinate system; and
  • the user-defined location for each specified point is mapped to a second coordinate location in a second coordinate system.
• Clause 50. The system of Clause 46, wherein the one or more equations are defined by a second user via an equation user interface, the one or more equations being defined prior to receiving the request to create the customized garment.
• Clause 51. The system of Clause 50, wherein the one or more hardware processors are further configured to generate a user interface configured to display a visual representation of the garment associated with the custom digital file, the visual representation of the garment comprising a rendering at least in part Base of the custom digital file represents.
• Theorem 52. The system of Theorem 46, wherein each equation in the one or more equations is associated with the garment type.
• Clause 53. The system of Clause 46, wherein the one or more equations are stored in a data store with information associating the one or more equations with the digital base file.
• Set 54. A method comprising:
  • receiving a request to create a customized garment, the request including a selection of a garment type;
  • receiving one or more body measurements of the user associated with the user;
  • retrieving a base digital file specifying a plurality of panel objects, the base digital file selected based at least in part on the garment type in the request;
  • specifying points and edges associated with each of at least a subset of the panel objects of the digital base file;
  • determining a user-defined position for individually specified points associated with each of the at least one subset of the slice objects based at least in part on one or more equations associated with each point, the one or more equations being based at least in part on the user's body measurements;
  • generating a custom digital file for the garment based at least in part on the custom location for each specified point and associated edges; and
  • transmitting the custom digital file to a remote computing device for manufacturing a garment corresponding to the custom digital file.
• Theorem 55. The method according to Theorem 54, where:
  • each point of the digital base file is associated with a first coordinate position in a first coordinate system; and
  • the user-defined location for each specified point and edge is associated with a second coordinate location in a second coordinate system.
• Theorem 56. The method of theorem 54, wherein the one or more equations are defined by a second user via an equation user interface.
• Clause 57. The system of Clause 56, wherein the equation user interface further displays a visual representation of the garment based at least in part on the one or more equations defined by the second user.
• Clause 58. The method of Clause 54, further comprising generating a user interface configured to display a visual representation of the garment associated with the customized digital file, wherein the visual representation of the garment is generated based at least in part on the customized digital file.
• Clause 59. The method of Clause 58, wherein the visual representation of the garment is generated based at least in part on one or more virtual garments associated with the garment type.

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System comprising: a memory storing executable instructions; and one or more hardware processors in communication with the memory and configured by the executable instructions at least to: Generating an initial user interface configured to display: a base garment associated with a garment type; and at least one customization option selectable by a user to modify the base garment; receiving an indication based on one or more user selections within the first user interface that a user is interested in ordering a custom garment, the indication including a garment type selection and at least one customization option; receiving one or more body measurements of the user associated with the user; retrieving a base digital file comprising an array of panel objects based at least in part on the selected garment type and the at least one customization option; identifying points and edges associated with each of at least a subset of the pattern piece objects of the digital base file, determining a user-defined position for each of the identified points based at least in part on one or more equations associated with each point, the one or more equations referencing the one or more body measurements of the user; generating a custom digital file for the custom garment based at least in part on the custom locations for each of the identified points; Generate a second user interface configured to display: a visual representation of the custom apparel associated with the custom digital file, wherein the visual representation of the custom apparel is rendered according to the at least one customization option; and a selectable option for modifying the at least one customization option; and for transmitting the customized digital file to a remote computing device for manufacturing a garment corresponding to the customized digital file. system after claim 1 wherein one or more hardware processors are further configured to: receive a processing of the at least one customization option based at least in part on a user selection of the selectable option in the second user interface; retrieving a second base digital file; identifying points and edges associated with each of at least a subset of the panel objects of the second digital base file, determining a user-defined location for each identified point and each identified edge based at least in part on each of the panel objects of the second digital base file associated with one or more equations associated with each point, the one or more equations being based at least in part on the user's body measurements; and for generating a second customized digital file for the customized garment based at least in part on the customized position for each identified point and edge associated with each panel object of the second digital base file. system after claim 1 wherein the user's body measurements are determined based on an automated analysis of a plurality of photographs of the user, each of the plurality of photographs depicting the user in a different pose. system after claim 3 wherein a first photo of the plurality of photos is taken by a camera in conjunction with a user interface displaying a live camera view with an overlay representing a body pose for the user to approximate prior to taking the first photo. system after claim 1 , wherein the at least one customization option is selected by the user from a plurality of customization options presented to the user based at least in part on the selected garment type. A system, comprising: a memory storing executable instructions; and one or more hardware processors in communication with the memory and configured by the executable instructions at least to: receive a request to create a customized garment, the request including a selection of a garment type; receiving one or more body measurements of the user associated with the user; Obtaining a digital base file containing a variety identifies pattern piece objects, wherein the base digital file is selected based at least in part on the garment type in the request; identifying points and edges associated with each of at least a subset of the panel objects of the digital base file, determining a user-defined location for each of the identified points associated with each of the at least one subset of the panel objects based at least in part on one or more equations associated with each point, the one or more equations being based at least in part on the body measurements of the user; generating a custom digital file for the garment based at least in part on the custom location for each identified point and associated edge; transmitting the custom digital file to a remote computing device for manufacturing a garment corresponding to the custom digital file. system after claim 6 , wherein the one or more hardware processors are further configured to generate a user interface configured to display a visual representation of the garment associated with the custom digital file, the visual representation of the garment rendering a rendering based at least in part on the custom digital file, wherein the user interface is further configured to display an option to edit the garment. system after claim 6 , wherein: each point of the digital base file is associated with a first coordinate position in a first coordinate system; and the user-defined position for each identified point is associated with a second coordinate position in a second coordinate system. system after claim 6 , wherein the one or more equations are defined by a second user via an equations user interface, the one or more equations being defined prior to receiving the request to create the customized garment. system after claim 9 , wherein the equations user interface further displays a visual representation of the garment based at least in part on the one or more equations defined by the second user system after claim 6 , wherein each equation in the one or more equations is associated with the garment type. Method comprising for: receiving a request to create a customized garment, the request including a selection of a garment type; receiving one or more body measurements of the user associated with the user; retrieving a base digital file identifying a plurality of panel objects, the base digital file selected based at least in part on the garment type in the request; specifying points and edges associated with each of at least a subset of the panel objects of the digital base file; determining a user-defined position for each identified point associated with each of the at least a subset of the slice objects based at least in part on one or more equations associated with each point, the one or more equations being based at least in part on the user's body measurements; generating a custom digital file for the garment based at least in part on the custom location for each identified point and associated edge; and for transmitting the customized digital file to a remote computing device for manufacturing a garment corresponding to the customized digital file. procedure after claim 12 , wherein: each point of the digital base file is associated with a first coordinate position in a first coordinate system; and the user-defined position for each identified point and edge is associated with a second coordinate position in a second coordinate system. procedure after claim 12 , wherein the one or more equations are defined by a second user via an equation user interface, wherein the equation user interface further displays a visual representation of the garment based at least in part on the one or more equations defined by the second user. procedure after claim 12 , further comprising generating a user interface configured to display a visual representation of the garment associated with the custom digital file, the visual representation of the garment being at least partially generated based on the user-defined digital file, wherein the visual representation of the garment is generated at least in part based on one or more virtual garments associated with the garment type.

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