KR102300190B1 - System and method for providing clothes search service - Google Patents

Abstract

Disclosed are a system and method for providing a clothing inquiry service, and a digital wardrobe. A clothing inquiry service providing system according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a collection unit that collects clothing information on clothing stored in a digital wardrobe in conjunction with reception of a clothing inquiry request, and the collected clothing information or the collected clothing information. and a providing unit that provides a clothing image identified by the clothing information through a display screen designated by the clothing inquiry request.

Description

A system and method for providing a clothing inquiry service {SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PROVIDING CLOTHES SEARCH SERVICE}

The present invention provides the user with the convenience of not having to take out and check the clothes stored in the digital wardrobe by providing clothing information and clothing images on the clothing stored in the digital wardrobe through the display screen in conjunction with the reception of the clothing inquiry request. It relates to a system and method for providing a clothing inquiry service provided to customers, and to a digital wardrobe.

The technology underlying the present invention is disclosed in the following documents.
1) Unexamined Patent Publication No. 10-2010-0069347 (June 24, 2010), "Clothing storage and searchable rotating wardrobe using RFD chip".
2) Unexamined Patent Publication No. 10-2013-0109721 (2013. 10. 8.), “Method and Server for Providing Personal Clothing Information Management Service”.
3) Unexamined Patent Publication No. 10-2012-0125060 (November 14, 2012), "Online wardrobe information sharing-management system".
4) Patent Publication No. 10-2010-0006283 (2010. 1. 19.), "Electronic Wardrobe".
In general, a wardrobe performs a function of storing various clothes such as a blouse, a skirt, pants, a T-shirt, a hat, or shoes. In addition, the wardrobe is one piece of furniture for storing clothes, and also performs an aesthetic function in the house.

On the other hand, the closet according to an embodiment of the related art merely stores the clothes brought in, and it is difficult to provide convenience to the user when selecting clothes by notifying the user what clothes are stored in the closet. . That is, since it is difficult for the user to remember which clothes are stored in the wardrobe, the user may feel the inconvenience of having to take out the clothes to be worn from the wardrobe and check the clothes when selecting the clothes.

In addition, when clothes are stored in a closet for a long time in hot weather, there is a risk that the clothes may be damaged due to mold or the like. Alternatively, the clothes stored in the closet may be in a state in need of washing due to contaminants in the closet. Accordingly, in order to prevent the clothes stored in the closet from being damaged, the user must periodically check the state of the clothes, which takes time and may feel cumbersome.

In addition, the user spends a lot of time deciding what to wear each time when going out, so it may be difficult to select clothes.

In addition, it may be difficult for the user to memorize the clothes stored in the closet in detail. As a result, the user may make a mistake in purchasing clothes having a similar style to the clothes they already have, or buying clothes that do not match well in terms of color and style with the clothes they already have.

Accordingly, there is a need for a technology that provides the convenience of easily inquiring clothes stored in a digital wardrobe.

In an embodiment of the present invention, by displaying clothing information and clothing images related to clothing stored in the digital wardrobe through the display screen in conjunction with the reception of a clothing inquiry request, the user can easily find and select clothing stored in the digital wardrobe. It aims to provide the convenience of not having to take out and check the clothes stored in the digital wardrobe when selecting clothes.

In addition, an embodiment of the present invention provides a visualization of fitting a clothing image to a virtual character (eg, a user's full body image) as a touch input for clothing information or a clothing image displayed on the display screen, thereby allowing the user to store various items stored in the digital wardrobe. Its purpose is to make it easy for you to decide which clothes are right for you, even if you don't actually try them on.

In addition, in an embodiment of the present invention, when a captured image related to clothing of interest is received from a mobile terminal, by selecting and collecting clothing information on clothing that matches the captured image from among clothing stored in a digital wardrobe, the user already has It aims to increase the utilization of the clothes stored in the digital wardrobe by making it possible to purchase clothes that can be coordinated with the clothes.

In addition, an embodiment of the present invention is a mobile terminal of a user who purchases clothes, and by providing clothes information or clothes images about clothes stored in a digital wardrobe, the user does not repeatedly purchase clothes of a style similar to the clothes the user already has. It aims to prevent unnecessary consumption.

Another object of the present invention is to provide a recommended clothing image related to clothing suitable for the user's condition in consideration of the user's schedule, mood, biorhythm, weather, or news.

In addition, an embodiment of the present invention provides a purchase page by retrieving clothing information about clothing suitable for a user's condition from a shopping mall server in consideration of the user's schedule, mood, biorhythm, weather, or news, thereby providing the user with a purchase page. The purpose of this is to make a purchase choice while comparing with

Another object of the present invention is to remove odors in the digital wardrobe through control of the temperature and humidity controller installed in the digital wardrobe to prevent damage and wrinkling of clothes, and to maintain stored clothes in an optimal state.

A clothing inquiry service providing system according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a collection unit that collects clothing information on clothing stored in a digital wardrobe in conjunction with reception of a clothing inquiry request, and the collected clothing information or the collected clothing information. and a providing unit that provides a clothing image identified by the clothing information through a display screen designated by the clothing inquiry request.

In addition, the digital wardrobe according to an embodiment of the present invention includes an image generating unit that operates a camera module to generate a clothing image related to the clothes as clothes are brought into the storage box, and inputs the generated clothes image. The clothing image and the clothing information read from the tag by a tag recorder that records the clothing tag attached to the clothing together with the clothing information input through the unit, and a tag reader installed in the storage box according to the occurrence of a clothing inquiry request and a display unit for displaying on the display screen.

In addition, the method for providing a clothing inquiry service according to an embodiment of the present invention includes the steps of: collecting clothing information on clothes stored in a digital wardrobe in association with reception of a clothing inquiry request; and providing a clothing image identified by the updated clothing information through a display screen designated by the clothing inquiry request.

According to an embodiment of the present invention, by displaying clothing information and clothing images related to clothing stored in the digital wardrobe through the display screen in conjunction with the reception of the clothing inquiry request, the user can easily view the clothing stored in the digital wardrobe. It can be found and selected, and when selecting clothes, it is possible to provide the convenience of not having to take out the clothes stored in the digital wardrobe and check them one by one.

In addition, according to an embodiment of the present invention, by providing a virtual character (eg, a user's full body image) to a virtual character (eg, a user's full body image) by visualizing and providing the clothing image to fit the clothing information displayed on the display screen or a touch input for the clothing image, the user can be provided with a digital wardrobe. Even if you don't actually try on several stored clothes, you can easily decide which outfit suits you.

In addition, according to an embodiment of the present invention, when a captured image related to clothing of interest is received from a mobile terminal, by selecting and collecting clothing information on clothes matching the captured image among clothes stored in a digital wardrobe, the user By allowing you to purchase clothes that can be coordinated with the clothes you already have, it is possible to increase the utilization of clothes stored in the digital wardrobe.

In addition, according to an embodiment of the present invention, by providing clothing information or clothing images related to clothing stored in a digital wardrobe to a user's mobile terminal who purchases clothing, clothing of a style similar to the clothing that the user already has is duplicated. It is possible to prevent unnecessary consumption by not purchasing it.

Also, according to an embodiment of the present invention, in consideration of the user's schedule, mood, biorhythm, weather, or news, it is possible to recommend and provide clothing images related to clothing suitable for the user's condition.

In addition, according to an embodiment of the present invention, by providing a purchase page by searching the shopping mall server for clothing information on clothes suitable for the user's condition in consideration of the user's schedule, mood, biorhythm, weather or news, etc. You can choose to buy by comparing it to your own clothing.

In addition, according to an embodiment of the present invention, it is possible to remove odors in the digital wardrobe through control of the temperature and humidity controller installed in the digital wardrobe, thereby preventing damage and wrinkles of the clothes, and maintaining the stored clothes in an optimal state.

1 is a diagram illustrating an overall connection relationship between a clothing inquiry service providing system, a digital wardrobe, and a mobile terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention.
2 is a diagram illustrating an internal configuration of a system for providing a clothing inquiry service according to an embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 3 is a diagram illustrating an example of recording clothes images and clothes information on tags attached to each clothes as clothes are stored in a digital wardrobe.
4 is a diagram illustrating an example of providing clothes images for clothes stored in a digital wardrobe through a display screen.
5 is a view showing the internal configuration of a digital wardrobe according to another embodiment of the present invention.
6 is a flowchart illustrating a procedure of a method for providing a clothing inquiry service according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Hereinafter, an apparatus and method for updating an application program according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. However, the present invention is not limited or limited by the examples. Like reference numerals in each figure indicate like elements.

Hereinafter, for convenience of explanation, the clothing inquiry service providing system according to the present invention has been described focusing on an embodiment in which a server (eg, a digital wardrobe management server) is implemented, but the clothing inquiry service providing system of the present invention may be installed outside the server, for example, included in the digital wardrobe. As described above, when the clothing inquiry service providing system is implemented in the digital wardrobe, the digital wardrobe may serve as a server in a mobile terminal that intends to inquire clothing information or clothing images on clothing stored in the digital wardrobe.

1 is a diagram illustrating an overall connection relationship between a clothing inquiry service providing system, a digital wardrobe, and a mobile terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 1 , the digital wardrobe 110 generates a clothing image through a camera module when clothing is brought into the storage box, and attaches clothing information input from a user through an input unit to the clothing together with the clothing image. It can be recorded on a tag (eg, RFID tag).

The clothing information includes at least one of a unique identification value such as a brand name and model name related to clothing, a clothing shape such as color and size, a quality state such as a degree of contamination or previous washing, or damage, or a purchase time. can do.

Also, the clothing information may include information on a use or purpose of use (eg, for a date, for a picnic, for commuting, for a party, for a library, etc.). In addition, the clothing information may include information on categories of clothing, such as season information, tops (t-shirts, blouses, etc.), bottoms (skirts, pants, shorts, etc.), hats, shoes (sneakers, shoes, etc.).

The digital wardrobe 110 may transmit a clothing inquiry request to the clothing inquiry service providing system 100 in response to a touch input of the clothing inquiry button by the user.

The clothing inquiry service providing system 100 may collect clothing information regarding clothes stored in the digital wardrobe 110 in association with the reception of a clothing inquiry request from the digital wardrobe 110 .

That is, the clothing inquiry service providing system 100 may operate an RFID reader installed in the digital wardrobe 110 to read and collect clothing information from tags attached to clothing.

In addition, the clothing inquiry service providing system 100 displays the collected clothing information or a clothing image identified by the collected clothing information on a display screen (eg, a clothing selection screen in the digital wardrobe 110 ) designated by the clothing inquiry request. ) can be provided through

Accordingly, according to the present invention, the user can easily find and select clothes stored in the digital wardrobe, and when selecting clothes, it is possible to provide the convenience of not having to take out and check the clothes stored in the digital wardrobe one by one.

In addition, the clothing inquiry service providing system 100 may display a virtual character on the display screen of the digital wardrobe 110 according to a touch input on the clothing information or clothing image provided through the display screen (eg, pre-captured images through a camera module). By providing a visualization so that the clothing image is fitted on the user's full body image or a pre-selected animated image), the user can easily decide which outfit suits him or her without actually trying on several clothes stored in the digital wardrobe. have.

Also, the mobile terminal 120 may execute an application (eg, 'my wardrobe management app') to transmit the clothing inquiry request to the clothing inquiry service providing system 100 . In this case, the clothing inquiry service providing system 100 may display the collected clothing information or a clothing image identified by the collected clothing information on the display screen of the mobile terminal 120 designated by the clothing inquiry request. have.

Accordingly, according to the present invention, the user can purchase clothes that can be coordinated with the clothes that the user already has, thereby increasing the utilization of the clothes stored in the digital wardrobe, and overlapping the clothes of the style similar to the clothes the user already has. This makes it possible to prevent unnecessary consumption.

2 is a diagram illustrating an internal configuration of a system for providing a clothing inquiry service according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 2 , the clothing inquiry service providing system 200 may include a collecting unit 210 and a providing unit 220 . Also, according to an embodiment, the clothing inquiry service providing system 200 may be configured by adding the recommendation unit 230 , the database 240 , and the control unit 250 , respectively.

The collection unit 210 collects clothing information related to clothing stored in the digital wardrobe 260 in association with the reception of the clothing inquiry request.

Here, the clothing inquiry request may be received from the digital wardrobe 260 or the mobile terminal. That is, the collection unit 210 may receive the clothing inquiry request transmitted as a user touches the clothing inquiry button in the digital wardrobe 260 . Alternatively, the collection unit 210 may receive the clothing inquiry request transmitted through an application (eg, 'my wardrobe management app') executed on the user's mobile terminal.

The collection unit 210 may operate a tag reader 263 installed in the digital wardrobe 260 to read and collect the clothing information from a tag (eg, an RFID tag) attached to the clothing.

Alternatively, the collection unit 210 may collect the clothing information by reading the clothing information or a code value matching the database 240 in which the clothing information is maintained from the tag attached to the clothing.

The clothing information may be input from a user through an input unit in the digital wardrobe 260 at a time when clothing is brought into the digital wardrobe 260 , and the digital wardrobe 260 generates a clothing image generated through the camera module 262 . and the clothing information may be recorded on a tag attached to the clothing.

Also, the clothing image may be captured by a mobile terminal possessed by the user and maintained in the database 240 .

The clothing information includes at least one of a unique identification value such as a brand name and model name related to clothing, a clothing shape such as color and size, a quality state such as a degree of contamination or previous washing, or damage, or a purchase time. can do.

Also, the clothing information may include information on a use or purpose of use (eg, for a date, for a picnic, for commuting, for a party, for a library, etc.). In addition, the clothing information may include information on categories of clothing, such as season information, tops (t-shirts, blouses, etc.), bottoms (skirts, pants, shorts, etc.), hats, shoes (sneakers, shoes, etc.).

For example, when the collection unit 210 includes information on categories (eg, season information, types of tops, types of bottoms, types of shoes, etc.) in the clothing inquiry request, among the clothes stored in the digital wardrobe 260 , the Clothing information related to clothing belonging to a category may be selected and collected.

For example, when the clothing inquiry request is received because the category 'summer clothes' is designated by the user, the collection unit 210 includes the category 'summer clothes' among clothing information read from tags attached to each clothing. Clothing information can be selected and collected.

That is, according to the present invention, instead of providing the user with clothing information on all the clothing stored in the digital wardrobe 260 , clothing information corresponding to a specified category can be selectively and more quickly provided to the user. and the user can selectively inquire and search only the clothes they need.

As another example, when a captured image related to the clothing of interest is received from the mobile terminal, the collection unit 210 selects and collects clothing information on clothing matching the captured image from among the clothing stored in the digital wardrobe 260 . can

That is, the collection unit 210 analyzes, from the captured image received from the mobile terminal, clothing information on the clothing of interest, for example, clothing shape such as color and size, season information, type of top, type of bottom, and the like, and each Among the clothing information read from the tag attached to the clothing, clothing information related to clothing having clothing information similar to the analysis result may be selected and collected.

For example, when the collection unit 210 analyzes the clothing information on the clothing of interest from the captured image as a color 'sky blue', a size 'small', seasonal information 'summer clothes', and bottoms 'suspenders pants', the It is possible to select and collect clothing information corresponding to a 'blouse' of a color 'pink' matching the clothing of interest while having the size 'small' matching the clothing of interest and the season information 'summer clothing'.

Accordingly, according to the present invention, it is possible to increase the utilization of the clothes stored in the digital wardrobe 260 by allowing the user to purchase clothes that can be coordinated together with the clothes they already have.

In addition, the collection unit 210 determines whether the clothing information on the clothing of interest analyzed from the captured image, that is, the color 'sky blue', the size 'small', the season information 'summer clothes', and the 'suspenders pants' of the bottoms match or are similar Clothing information can also be selected and collected. Accordingly, the user may not repeatedly purchase clothes having a similar style to the clothes they already have, thereby preventing unnecessary consumption.

The providing unit 220 provides the collected clothing information or a clothing image identified by the collected clothing information through the display screen 261 designated by the clothing inquiry request.

For example, the database 240 maintains clothes images related to the clothes captured by the camera module 262 installed in the digital wardrobe 260 or a mobile terminal possessed by the user. The providing unit 220 retrieves, from the database 240 , a clothing image identified by at least one of a brand name, a model name, a color, a size, a purchase time, a quality state, season information, and a category in the collected clothing information. It can be identified by searching.

The database 240 may receive from the digital wardrobe 260 the clothing image generated through the camera module 262 at the time the clothing is brought into the digital wardrobe 260 and maintain it. The clothing image may be captured in a state in which various clothing such as a T-shirt, pants, one-piece, blouse, and skirt are unfolded, for example.

For example, the providing unit 220 searches the database 240 for a clothing image with a brand name of 'Gioxno' and a model name of 'T2011' from the database 240 by using the unique identification value in the collected clothing information, and identifies it. can do. Alternatively, the providing unit 220 searches the database 240 for a clothing image having a color of 'sky blue, white' and a size of 'Small (S)' from the database 240 by using the clothing shape in the collected clothing information, and identifies it. can do. Alternatively, the providing unit 220 may search and identify the clothing image 'for a picnic' from the database 240 by using the purpose or purpose of the collected clothing information. Alternatively, the providing unit 220 may search the database 240 for a clothing image corresponding to both 'summer clothes' and 'top' from the database 240 by using the categories in the collected clothing information. Alternatively, the providing unit 220 may use the quality status in the collected clothing information to search for and identify clothing images related to clothes that have been recently washed and are in a neat state from the database 240 . The providing unit 220 may visualize and provide the clothing image retrieved from the database 240 through the display screen 261 (eg, 'clothes selection screen') designated by the clothing inquiry request.

Accordingly, according to the present invention, the user can easily find and select clothes stored in the digital wardrobe 260, and when selecting clothes, the convenience of not having to take out and check the clothes stored in the digital wardrobe 260 one by one can be provided. be able to

In addition, the providing unit 220 is a user's full body image captured through the camera module 262 provided in the digital wardrobe 260 in response to a touch input on the clothing information or the clothing image provided through the display screen 261 . , or a previously selected animation image may be visualized and provided so that the clothing image is fitted.

For example, the providing unit 220 provides a display screen 261 'mirror' provided separately from the display screen 261 'clothes selection screen' in the digital wardrobe 260 to provide clothing by the user on the clothes selection screen. Whenever information or clothing images are selected, by displaying the image fitting the corresponding clothing to the virtual character, the user can easily determine the clothing that suits them without actually trying on various clothing stored in the digital wardrobe 260 . can

The providing unit 220 provides information on at least one of a schedule, mood, memo, electronic album, calendar, weather, and news related to the user through the display screen 261 while the clothing inquiry request is not received. can

According to an embodiment, the clothing inquiry service providing system 200 may further include a recommendation unit 230 .

The recommendation unit 230 determines a fashion theme in consideration of at least one of a schedule, mood, weather, and news associated with a user, and generates coordination information by combining the clothing information according to the fashion theme. The providing unit 220 may provide the coordination information or a clothing image identified by the coordination information through the display screen 261 .

For example, the recommendation unit 230 considers the schedule 'amusement park 10 o'clock' associated with the user and the weather 'sunny, rain probability 0%', determines the fashion theme as 'picnic', and Matching coordination information can be created by combining clothing information 'casual clothes, summer clothes, light colors, pants' and related clothes (eg 'suspenders pants, polka dots blouse, hat, small crossbody bag and canvas shoes'). can The providing unit 220 may visualize and provide the coordination information or a clothing image of clothes used for the coordination information through the display screen 261 .

In addition, the recommendation unit 230 selects a fashion theme according to the user's biorhythm 'Body: -92, Intelligence: -12, Emotion: -78' or according to the mood information 'Not good' input by the user. Determined as 'rest', provide coordination information corresponding to the above fashion theme, clothing information related to 'training clothes, comfortable clothes, summer clothes, bright colors' (eg, 'short-sleeved T-shirt, training pants, hooded zip-up and sneakers)' ') can be combined. The providing unit 220 may visualize and provide the coordination information or a clothing image of clothes used for the coordination information through the display screen 261 .

As described above, the user can easily check through the display screen 261 the coordination information that is automatically recommended to be suitable for his or her situation or condition among various clothes stored in the digital wardrobe 260, and select the coordination information that he or she likes. You can use it to choose clothes. Therefore, since the user does not have to worry about what to wear every time, the time required for selecting clothes can be reduced, and the effect of improving the fashion sense can be expected.

Also, when clothes having clothes information corresponding to the fashion theme are retrieved from the shopping mall server, the providing unit 220 may provide a purchase page for the found clothes through the display screen 261 or the mobile terminal. have.

For example, the providing unit 220 searches the shopping mall server for clothing having clothing information 'training clothes, comfortable clothes, summer clothes, bright colors' corresponding to the fashion theme 'picnic', and purchases the searched clothes. By providing a page, you can allow the user to select a purchase while comparing it to their own clothing.

Also, according to an embodiment, the clothing inquiry service providing system 200 may further include a controller 250 .

The control unit 250 provides the temperature and humidity in the digital wardrobe to the mobile terminal according to the temperature and humidity inquiry request, and maintains the temperature and humidity in the digital wardrobe 260 at the values specified by the mobile terminal, the digital wardrobe ( 260) controls the temperature and humidity controller 264 installed in the.

For example, the user may check the numerical values related to the temperature and humidity inside the digital wardrobe 260 in real time through an application executed on the mobile terminal. The controller 250 may control the temperature and humidity controller 264 installed in the digital wardrobe 260 to maintain the temperature and humidity inside the digital wardrobe 260 at values specified by the mobile terminal. Accordingly, the clothes brought into the digital wardrobe 260 can be stored in the best state without being damaged at an appropriate temperature and an appropriate humidity.

FIG. 3 is a diagram illustrating an example of recording clothes images and clothes information on tags attached to each clothes as clothes are stored in a digital wardrobe.

Referring to FIG. 3 , the digital wardrobe 300 includes a camera module 301 , a display screen 302 , a touch keyboard 303 , a tag recorder 304 , a tag reader 306 and a temperature and humidity controller 307 . configurable.

The camera module 301 may capture the clothes 308 brought into the digital wardrobe 300 , and may generate a clothes image related to the clothes 308 .

For example, the camera module 301 may generate the clothing image when the clothing 308 is first brought into the digital wardrobe 300 .

The display screen 302 may preview the captured clothing image and display clothing information 309 regarding the clothing 308 input through the touch keyboard 303 . Here, the touch keyboard 303 may be implemented on the display screen 302 .

The touch keyboard 303 is clothing information 309, which includes unique identification values such as brand names and model names related to clothing, clothing shapes such as colors and sizes, and quality conditions such as contamination levels, previous washing times, or damage. , time of purchase, purpose or purpose of use (e.g., date, picnic, commuting, party, library, etc.), and seasonal information, tops (t-shirts, blouses, etc.), bottoms (skirts, pants, shorts, etc.) , hats, and categories such as shoes (sneakers, shoes, etc.) may be input from the user.

The tag recording unit 304 may record the input clothing information 309 and the clothing image in a tag 305 (eg, RFID) attached to the clothing 308 .

The tag reader 306 may read the clothing information 309 and the clothing image from the tag 305 attached to each clothing 308 and display it on the display screen 302 external to the digital wardrobe 300 .

For example, the tag reader 306 uses a 900Mhz band frequency to minimize electromagnetic waves due to frequent reading as the user touches the clothing inquiry button on the screen, and the clothing 305 located within a radius of 2 to 3 m. From the tag 305 attached to the , the clothing information 309 and the clothing image may be read.

The temperature and humidity controller 307 may maintain a specified temperature and humidity inside the digital wardrobe 300 . That is, the temperature/humidity controller 307 prevents mold, silverfish, etc. from forming on the clothes 308 stored in the digital wardrobe 300 due to moisture, and removes odors from the inside of the digital wardrobe 300 to provide an optimal storage state. can keep

4 is a diagram illustrating an example of providing clothes images for clothes stored in a digital wardrobe through a display screen.

Referring to (i) of FIG. 4 , in the clothing inquiry service providing system according to an embodiment of the present invention, while a clothing inquiry request is not received from a digital wardrobe, schedules, moods, memos, electronic albums, and At least one of a calendar, weather, and news may be provided through the display screen 410 .

The display screen 410 may be implemented as a touch-enabled LCD display. In addition, the display screen 420 is designed to be usable as a mirror, so that the user can select clothes suitable for him while looking at the current appearance on the display screen 420 .

Referring to (ii) of FIG. 4 , the clothing inquiry service providing system collects clothing information on each clothing stored in the digital wardrobe in conjunction with the reception of a clothing inquiry request from the digital wardrobe, and identifies the clothing information The clothes image to be used may be displayed on the display screen 410 .

The clothing inquiry service providing system may classify each clothing image by category (eg, top, bottom, shoes, season, etc.) and display it on the display screen 410 .

In this case, the clothing inquiry service providing system displays the clothing image displayed on the display screen 410 through a quick swipe function (eg, a touch operation to slide left and right with a finger) on the display screen 410 and other clothing images. , allowing you to quickly view clothing stored in your digital wardrobe.

In addition, when the clothing image displayed on the display screen 410 is selected by the user, the clothing inquiry service providing system displays an image in which the corresponding clothing is fitted to a virtual character, so that the user can try on various clothing stored in the digital wardrobe. Even if you don't, you can easily decide which outfit suits you.

5 is a view showing the internal configuration of a digital wardrobe according to another embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 5 , the digital wardrobe 500 according to another embodiment of the present invention may include an image generating unit 510 , a tag recording unit 520 , a screen display unit 530 , and an input unit 540 . . In addition, the digital wardrobe 500 may further include a camera module 550 , a tag reader 560 , a display screen 570 , and a temperature/humidity controller 580 , respectively.

As the clothes are brought into the storage box, the image generator 510 operates the camera module 550 to generate clothes images related to the clothes.

Also, the image generating unit 510 may receive an input of a clothing image generated by being captured by a mobile terminal possessed by the user from the mobile terminal.

The tag recording unit 520 records the generated clothing image together with clothing information input through the input unit 540 on a tag (eg, an RFID tag) attached to the clothing.

Alternatively, the tag recording unit 520 may record a code value matching a database (not shown) in which the clothing image is maintained, in a tag attached to the clothing.

The input unit 540 is the clothing information, and includes a unique identification value such as a brand name and model name related to clothing, a clothing shape such as color and size, a quality state such as contamination level, previous washing time, or damage, and purchase time. and the purpose or purpose of use (e.g., date, picnic, commuting, party, library, etc.) and seasonal information, tops (t-shirts, blouses, etc.), bottoms (skirts, pants, shorts, etc.), hats, A category such as shoes (sneakers, shoes, etc.) may be input from the user.

The input unit 540 may be a touch keyboard when the display screen 570 is implemented as a touch screen.

The screen display unit 530 displays the clothing image and the clothing information read from the tag by a tag reader 560 (eg, an RFID reader) installed in the storage box, in response to the occurrence of a clothing inquiry request, on the display screen 570 . displayed on the

That is, the screen display unit 530 displays the clothes image and the clothes information on the clothes selection screen, so that the user can easily find and select clothes stored in the digital wardrobe, and when selecting clothes, the clothes stored in the digital wardrobe are individually selected. It can provide the convenience of not having to take it out and check it.

In addition, the screen display unit 530 may display a virtual character (eg, through a camera module in advance) on the display screen (eg, mirror) of the digital wardrobe 110 according to a touch input for clothing information or clothing image displayed on the clothing selection screen. By providing a visualization so that the clothing image is fitted to a captured user's full body image or a pre-selected animated image), the user can easily decide which outfit suits him or her without actually trying on several clothes stored in the digital wardrobe. have.

According to an embodiment, the digital wardrobe 500 may further include a database (not shown). The database maintains a clothing image related to the clothing generated by being captured by the camera module or a mobile terminal possessed by the user.

When a code value matching the database is recorded in the tag, the screen display unit 530 identifies the clothing image from the database matching the code value read from the tag according to the occurrence of the clothing inquiry request to display on the display screen 570 .

The temperature and humidity controller 580 maintains the temperature and humidity in the digital wardrobe 500 at predetermined values.

The user can check the numerical values related to the temperature and humidity inside the digital wardrobe 500 in real time through an application executed on the mobile terminal. The temperature and humidity controller 580 maintains the temperature and humidity inside the digital wardrobe 500 at the values specified by the mobile terminal, so that the clothes brought into the digital wardrobe 500 are not damaged at the appropriate temperature and humidity and are in the best state. can be stored.

That is, the temperature/humidity controller 580 may remove odors from the inside of the digital wardrobe 500 to prevent damage or wrinkling of clothes, and maintain the stored clothes in an optimal state.

Hereinafter, a work flow of the clothing inquiry service providing system 200 according to embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to FIG. 6 .

6 is a flowchart illustrating a procedure of a method for providing a clothing inquiry service according to an embodiment of the present invention.

The method of providing the clothing inquiry service according to the present embodiment may be performed by the above-described clothing inquiry service providing system 200 .

Referring to FIG. 6 , in step 610 , the clothing inquiry service providing system 200 collects clothing information about clothing stored in the digital wardrobe in conjunction with the reception of the clothing inquiry request.

The clothing inquiry service providing system 200 may operate a tag reader installed in a digital wardrobe to read and collect the clothing information from a tag (eg, an RFID tag) attached to the clothing.

Alternatively, the clothing inquiry service providing system 200 may collect the clothing information by reading the clothing information or a code value matching a database in which the clothing information is maintained from the tag attached to the clothing.

In step 620, the clothing inquiry service providing system 200 provides the collected clothing information or a clothing image identified by the collected clothing information through a display screen designated by the clothing inquiry request.

For example, the database may receive from the digital wardrobe an image of clothing generated through the camera module at a time when clothing is brought into the digital wardrobe and maintain it. In addition, the database may maintain clothing images captured and input by the mobile terminal possessed by the user.

The clothing inquiry service providing system 200 may visualize and provide the clothing image identified from the database through a display screen (eg, a 'clothes selection screen') designated by the clothing inquiry request.

Accordingly, according to the present invention, the user can easily find and select clothes stored in the digital wardrobe, and when selecting clothes, it is possible to provide the convenience of not having to take out and check the clothes stored in the digital wardrobe one by one.

In addition, the clothing inquiry service providing system 200 provides a user's full body image captured through a camera module provided in the digital wardrobe or a pre-selected animation according to a touch input on the clothing information or the clothing image provided through the display screen. It may be provided by visualizing the clothing image to fit on the image.

For example, the clothing inquiry service providing system 200 selects clothing information or clothing images by the user on the clothing selection screen through a display screen 'mirror' provided separately from the display screen 'clothes selection screen' in the digital wardrobe. By displaying the image of fitting the corresponding clothing to the virtual character each time, the user can easily decide which outfit suits him or her without actually trying on several clothes stored in the digital wardrobe.

The method according to the embodiment of the present invention may be implemented in the form of program instructions that can be executed through various computer means and recorded in a computer-readable medium. The computer-readable medium may include program instructions, data files, data structures, etc. alone or in combination. The program instructions recorded on the medium may be specially designed and configured for the embodiment, or may be known and available to those skilled in the art of computer software. Examples of the computer readable recording medium include magnetic media such as hard disks, floppy disks and magnetic tapes, optical media such as CD-ROMs and DVDs, and magnetic media such as floppy disks. - includes magneto-optical media, and hardware devices specially configured to store and execute program instructions, such as ROM, RAM, flash memory, and the like. Examples of program instructions include not only machine language codes such as those generated by a compiler, but also high-level language codes that can be executed by a computer using an interpreter or the like. The hardware devices described above may be configured to operate as one or more software modules to perform the operations of the embodiments, and vice versa.

As described above, although the embodiments have been described with reference to the limited embodiments and drawings, various modifications and variations are possible from the above description by those skilled in the art. For example, the described techniques are performed in a different order than the described method, and/or the described components of the system, structure, apparatus, circuit, etc. are combined or combined in a different form than the described method, or other components Or substituted or substituted by equivalents may achieve an appropriate result.

Therefore, other implementations, other embodiments, and equivalents to the claims are also within the scope of the following claims.

200: clothing inquiry service providing system 210: collection unit
220: provision unit 230: recommendation unit
240: database 250: control unit
260: digital wardrobe 261: display screen
262: camera module 263: tag reader
264: temperature and humidity controller

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a collection unit that collects clothing information on clothes stored in a digital wardrobe in conjunction with the reception of a clothing inquiry request; and
A providing unit that provides the collected clothing information or a clothing image identified by the collected clothing information through a display screen designated by the clothing inquiry request
including,
When the clothing inquiry request received from the mobile terminal includes a captured image of the clothing of interest not stored in the digital wardrobe,
The collection unit,
Analyze at least one category of color, size, season information, type of top and type of bottom of the clothing of interest from the captured image,
According to the analysis result of the category, from among the clothing information read from the tags attached to each clothing stored in the digital wardrobe, first clothing information on the clothing of interest and the clothing that can be coordinated is selected and collected;
The providing unit,
providing a clothing image identified by the first clothing information through a display screen capable of touch input
Clothing inquiry service provision system. According to claim 1,
According to the touch input for the clothing image provided through the display screen,
The providing unit,
Visualizing and providing a user's full body image captured through a camera module provided in the digital wardrobe, or a pre-selected animation image, so that the clothing image is fitted
Clothing inquiry service provision system. delete According to claim 1,
The clothing inquiry service providing system,
A recommendation unit that determines a fashion theme in consideration of at least one of a schedule, mood, weather, and news associated with a user, and generates coordination information by combining the clothing information according to the fashion theme
further comprising,
The providing unit,
providing the coordination information or a clothing image identified by the coordination information through the display screen
Clothing inquiry service provision system. 5. The method of claim 4,
When clothes having clothes information corresponding to the fashion theme are retrieved from the shopping mall server,
The providing unit,
providing a purchase page for the searched clothing through the display screen or the mobile terminal
Clothing inquiry service provision system. According to claim 1,
The collection unit,
operating a tag reader installed in the digital wardrobe to read and collect the clothing information or a code value matching a database in which the clothing information is maintained from the tags attached to the clothing
Clothing inquiry service provision system. According to claim 1,
When the clothing inquiry request includes category information,
The collection unit,
Selecting and collecting clothing information on clothes belonging to the category from among the clothes stored in the digital wardrobe
Clothing inquiry service provision system. According to claim 1,
The clothing inquiry service providing system,
A database for maintaining clothing images related to the clothing captured by a camera module installed in the digital wardrobe or a mobile terminal possessed by a user
further comprising,
The providing unit,
In the collected clothing information, a clothing image identified by at least one of a brand name, model name, color, size, purchase time, quality state, season information, or category is retrieved from the database and identified
Clothing inquiry service provision system. According to claim 1,
The clothing inquiry service providing system,
In response to the temperature and humidity inquiry request, the temperature and humidity in the digital wardrobe are provided to the mobile terminal, and the temperature and humidity controller installed in the digital wardrobe is controlled so that the temperature and humidity in the digital wardrobe are maintained at the values specified by the mobile terminal. control unit
Clothing inquiry service providing system further comprising. According to claim 1,
While the clothing inquiry request is not received,
The providing unit,
At least one of schedule, mood, memo, electronic album, calendar, weather, and news related to the user is provided through the display screen.
Clothing inquiry service provision system. According to claim 1,
The clothing inquiry request is,
Received from the digital wardrobe or the mobile terminal possessed by the user
Clothing inquiry service provision system. According to claim 1,
The digital wardrobe,
an image generating unit that operates a camera module as clothes are brought into the storage box to generate clothes images related to the clothes;
a tag recording unit for recording the generated clothing image, together with clothing information input through the input unit, on a tag attached to the clothing; and
A screen display unit for displaying the clothing information or the clothing image read from the tag by a tag reader installed in the storage box on the display screen in response to the occurrence of the clothing inquiry request
Clothing inquiry service providing system comprising a. 13. The method of claim 12,
The clothing inquiry service providing system,
A database that maintains an image of clothing related to the clothing generated by being captured by the camera module or a mobile terminal possessed by the user
further comprising,
When a code value matching the database is recorded in the tag,
The screen display unit,
according to the occurrence of the clothing inquiry request, identifying the clothing image from the database matching the code value read from the tag and displaying it on the display screen
Clothing inquiry service provision system. A method for providing a clothing inquiry service implemented by a system for providing a clothing inquiry service, the method comprising:
collecting, by a collection unit in the clothing inquiry service providing system, clothing information on clothing stored in a digital wardrobe in conjunction with reception of a clothing inquiry request; and
providing, by a provider in the clothing inquiry service providing system, the collected clothing information or a clothing image identified by the collected clothing information, through a display screen designated by the clothing inquiry request;
including,
When the clothing inquiry request received from the mobile terminal includes a captured image of the clothing of interest not stored in the digital wardrobe,
The step of collecting the clothing information includes:
analyzing, from the captured image, at least one category of color, size, season information, and a type of a top and a type of underwear for the clothing of interest; and
Selecting and collecting first clothes information on clothes that can be coordinated with the clothes of interest from clothes information read from tags attached to each clothes stored in the digital wardrobe according to the analysis result of the category;
including,
The providing step is
providing a clothing image identified by the first clothing information through a display screen capable of touch input;
A method of providing a clothing inquiry service comprising a. 15. The method of claim 14,
The method of providing the clothing inquiry service,
According to the touch input for the clothing information or the clothing image provided through the display screen,
Visualizing, in the providing unit, so that the clothing image is fitted on a user's whole body image captured through a camera module provided in the digital wardrobe, or a pre-selected animation image, and providing it
A method of providing a clothing inquiry service comprising further. delete 15. The method of claim 14,
The method of providing the clothing inquiry service,
determining, by a recommendation unit in the clothing inquiry service providing system, a fashion theme in consideration of at least one of a schedule, mood, weather, and news associated with a user;
generating, by the recommendation unit, coordination information by combining the clothing information according to the fashion theme; and
providing, by the providing unit, the coordination information or a clothing image identified by the coordination information, through the display screen;
A method of providing a clothing inquiry service comprising further. 18. The method of claim 17,
The method of providing the clothing inquiry service,
When clothes having clothes information corresponding to the fashion theme are retrieved from the shopping mall server,
providing, in the providing unit, a purchase page for the searched clothing through the display screen or the mobile terminal;
A method of providing a clothing inquiry service comprising further. 15. The method of claim 14,
The step of collecting the clothing information includes:
operating a tag reader installed in the digital wardrobe to read and collect the clothing information or a code value matching a database in which the clothing information is maintained from the tags attached to the clothing;
A method of providing a clothing inquiry service comprising further. 15. The method of claim 14,
The method of providing the clothing inquiry service,
maintaining, in the clothing inquiry service providing system, an image of clothing related to clothing captured by a camera module installed in the digital wardrobe or a mobile terminal possessed by a user in a database; and
In the providing unit, a clothing image identified by at least one of a brand name, model name, color, size, purchase time, quality state, season information, or category in the collected clothing information is retrieved from the database and identified step
A method of providing a clothing inquiry service comprising further. 15. The method of claim 14,
The method of providing the clothing inquiry service,
The control unit in the clothing inquiry service providing system provides the temperature and humidity in the digital wardrobe to the mobile terminal in response to a temperature and humidity inquiry request, and maintains the temperature and humidity in the digital wardrobe at the numerical values specified by the mobile terminal. , controlling the temperature and humidity controller installed in the digital wardrobe
A method of providing a clothing inquiry service comprising further.

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