KR20020004754A - Method for the On-Line Service Providing the Design of Products and the Fitting Test by Users - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE: A method for designing and previewing a product by a user is provided to embody the direct design for the product sold through a web and determine the matching degree between the prepared design and a humane body image. CONSTITUTION: First, image information of various products provided from a product manufacturing company are constructed into 2-dimensional and 3-dimensional models. Then, the image information related to a humane body inputted from the users are constructed into 2-dimensional and 3-dimensional images to be stored. Finally, the product image and a humane body image are presented to the user.

Description

Method for providing on-line service provisioning the design of products and the fitting test by users}

The present invention relates to a method for providing a product that enables a user to perform product design and matching tests directly through a web in an electronic commerce. More specifically, the user directly participates in the production of a product or modifies an existing product to design a new product and uses a representative image produced by an image tool provided on the web, such as an image of a human body such as a user's actual face, hands, or body. This is to improve the user's purchase desire and satisfaction after purchase by allowing the user to directly check the degree of fit and wear.

In general, the Internet, originated from the Alphanet for sharing information about military research at the US Department of Defense, is now linked to numerous computer networks around the world, providing e-mail, news, file transfers, information delivery and retrieval. It has become a huge and efficient media for the accumulation and provision of information. With the rapid increase in the number of networks connected to the Internet and the number of Internet users, all or part of the Internet is dealt with by electronic methods such as the exchange of electronic documents. It is rapidly spreading to the commercial use being processed, i.e. the use of electronic commerce.

E-commerce is similar to the activities of commerce in the real world, where all the entrepreneurs participate, but since commerce is carried out in virtual space without time and space constraints and does not go through an intermediate distribution process, the cost of commerce can be reduced. Not only that, but it is also convenient and easy to obtain desired product and customer information, which is an advantage in establishing an efficient marketing strategy.

As can be seen from the attached FIG. 1, a general model of a conventional electronic commerce is an Internet shopping mall operator site (hereinafter, referred to as a 'shopping mall 11'), which is a virtual shop that provides a sale of goods or a paid service. A product manufacturing company 12 that enters the shopping mall 11 and displays a product to be sold, a user who checks the information provided for the service or each product provided by the shopping mall 11 and then purchases the product based on the confirmed information ( 13) a product purchased from the shopping mall 11 by a delivery company 14 and a user 13 who receive the product from the product manufacturing company 12 and deliver it to the user according to a delivery request from the shopping mall 11. After the payment for is made of a credit card company (15) for charging the payment to the purchaser (13).

In the conventional electronic commerce modeling having the structure as described above, the commerce process is as follows.

First, the user 13 may access product information provided in an arbitrary shopping mall 11 through an internet connection using his or her computer terminal, for example, accessories such as watches, rings, necklaces, earrings, glasses, etc. If you find a product you want to purchase while shopping for various interior items that you want to use in clothing, shoes or living space, you will be able to purchase the product in the shopping mall 11 and payment information about the purchase of the product, that is, credit or not. Provides information on how to pay by card or by giro.

For example. When paying with a credit card When the user 13 provides the customer's financial identification number, such as a credit card number and password, to the shopping mall 11, the shopping mall 11 uses the financial identification number presented by the user 13. The financial institution, i.e., the credit card company 15, requests the approval of whether or not the payment is possible, and when the approval is approved from the credit card company 15, the shopping mall 11 enters the shopping mall 11 to display the corresponding product. In addition to providing the purchase information of the corresponding product to the product manufacturing company (12), the delivery company 14 requests the delivery so that the product can be delivered to the user (13). When the delivery company 14 receives the goods requested from the product manufacturing company 12 according to the delivery request of the shopping mall 11, delivers the goods to the user 13 of the corresponding product, and notifies the shopping mall 11 of the delivery confirmation information. The shopping mall 11 requests the credit card company 15 to pay the selling price, and when the required selling price is paid from the credit card company 15, the shopping mall 11 pays the selling price of the product. The credit card company 15 receives the payment for the purchase of the corresponding product by requesting the payment of the purchase price at the same time as the generation of the payment receipt to the user 13 who purchased the corresponding product.

As described above, the conventional Internet e-commerce that allows users to conveniently and quickly purchase a product that a user needs without time and space constraints through a virtual space has a two-dimensional or three-dimensional image of a product specification and information provided by a shopping mall. It is only intended to be delivered to customers who purchase it, and there is no suggestion on how to design the product directly to the user's taste and participate in the production of the product or to perform a practical matching test applied to the human body.

Thus, for example, a user purchases a desired product from an arbitrary shopping mall, that is, an accessory such as glasses, a watch, a ring, an earring, a necklace, or a product such as clothing or shoes, but wears the product directly on a part of the human body to which the product is applied. It does not suit your preferences or does not fit, causing the problem of disposing the purchased product to other people around you, or to request a return and purchase cancellation order in the shopping mall.

In fact, in the case of domestic shopping malls, there are reports that cancellation or return of purchased products exceeds about 30% of total purchase demand, and it is reported that they account for more than that in the US.

The present invention has been made in view of the above-mentioned general problems, and the object thereof is to induce a user to directly participate in the production of an advertisement or a product that is provided and sold through the web in a shopping mall. It allows users to design their hair styles directly on the network, and by creating two-dimensional and three-dimensional images using human body images such as their face, hands, and torso, they can add products they want or products they design to human body images. It can be applied to judge the degree of suitability and actually wear it, so that the user's satisfaction is improved, the cancellation and return of purchased products are minimized, and various waste factors are eliminated in advance. .

In other words, if you select a product that is displayed in the pre-made two-dimensional and three-dimensional images provided by the product manufacturer or the web operating company shopping mall, or if there is no desired design, the user directly sees ornaments, clothing, and hairstyle on the network. Each design tool provided by the invention is used to design a product and apply it to an image of a human body such as a face, a hand, a torso, and the like to simulate a degree of matching. When creating a 3D model of a product to be sold, when combined with a 2D image and a 3D standard model constructed from a database, the shape changes according to the 2D image, and is projected into a 2D and 3D model and 3D image. It is expected to bring a lot of response as it can be designed and purchased at its own price by inspiring users' purchase intention through the actual suitability test in purchasing products. Various accessories and clothing can be worn on one's own or desired appearance to have fun in spring and to improve satisfaction with purchased products.

1 is a block diagram of a conventional general e-commerce modeling.

Figure 2 is an e-commerce modeling block diagram providing a product design and matching test according to the present invention.

3 is a face shape image generator according to the present invention

4 is a body shape image generator according to the present invention.

5 is a hand-shaped image generator according to the present invention

6 is a jewelry design tool according to the present invention

7 is a garment design tool according to the present invention

8 is a hair design tool according to the present invention

9 is a flowchart illustrating a process of performing a product design and matching test in modeling of an e-commerce according to the present invention.

The present invention for achieving the object as described above, in the shopping mall that mediates the sale and purchase of goods, the process of modeling the image information of the various products provided by the product manufacturing company in two dimensions and three dimensions to provide to the user and In addition, the process of storing and constructing the image information of the human body shape input from the user as two-dimensional and three-dimensional image data, and providing the user with a composite image of the finished product and the human body shape information.

Hereinafter, exemplary embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. As shown in Figure 2, the configuration of the shopping mall of the present invention is the shopping mall server 20, the central storage device 22 associated with the shopping mall server 20, the product image in the product manufacturing company is a digital camera, a two-dimensional scanner, Product information database (23), which is taken with a 3D scanner, video camera, PC camera, etc., processed and stored as 2D and 3D product image information, and judges the information that is input when a user purchases a product with a credit card. It consists of a credit card company's credit information database 24 that provides the user's credit information, the user 21 to visit the shopping mall and purchase goods. The shopping mall server 20 includes a search engine and the like, and the central storage device 22 mainly performs storage functions such as 3D human body shape information, a design tool, a product information database, and a matching test tool.

The method of generating a face image is as shown in FIG. 3. When the user has an image input means such as a PC camera, a video camera, a digital camera, a two-dimensional image scanner, and a three-dimensional scanner, the user's face S31 is a two-dimensional image captured or scanned using the input means. When the image data is transmitted to the shopping mall server through the network (S32), the face image generation tool installed in the shopping mall generates face image data (S34), and generates a face image in a two-dimensional and three-dimensional form (S35). If there is no input means, the virtual face image generation tool installed in the shopping mall server is executed, and the head, forehead, eyes, nose, ear, mouth, etc., which are partial shapes of the face S36 stored in the face image database are executed. Create a face image by selecting it from the actual image (S37), or if you want to change it, use the montage technique Modified by (S38), by creating a new face image information is stored in the storage area assigned to the (S35) to the user. In the storage method, it is not efficient to put the entire face image in a limited memory allocated to each user, and only the file name of the completed face is stored and the actual image is stored in the central storage device of the shopping mall server. The reason is that the limited memory allocated to each user stores the entire face image, and only the file name of the completed face image is stored in the memory allocated to each user, and the actual image is stored in the shopping mall server. Take it.

A method of generating a body image shown in FIG. 4 is as follows. The torso image generation tool installed in the shopping mall server by inputting torso dimension data such as height, waist, weight, chest dimension, hip, leg, and arm length (S41) is executed and executed in three dimensions based on the transmitted data. The body is created (S42), the entire body image is generated (S43), and only the file name of the body image is stored in the storage area allocated to the user, and the actual 3D image is stored in the central storage device of the shopping mall server.

The method of generating a hand image in FIG. 5 is as follows. From the plurality of actual hand images stored in the database of the shopping mall central storage device (S51), select the hand that most closely resembles one's hand (S52), or partially transform it using a design tool (S53) In operation S54, only the file name is stored in the storage area allocated to the user, and the actual 3D image is stored in the central storage device of the shopping mall server.

Next, the product design will be described below with reference to the accompanying drawings as a step for the user to directly manufacture or select a product design.

As shown in FIG. 6, the design production and selection of the ornaments may be performed by selecting a product from a database storing an existing product image of a shopping mall server when a user selects ornaments such as rings, earrings, brooches, necklaces and bracelets in a shopping mall ( S61) (S62) or the existing product can be transformed and completed using the design tool (S63), if there is no desired product using the design tool provided in the shopping mall by designing the product in detail as desired (S65) By completing the jewelry design (S66), the materials constituting the product are given color, shape, material, price, production method, etc. In addition, if there is a desired product, the user can design directly, and the user has no design experience If you want to design your product may not come out, so please design a design method, etc. Containing also stores method is only stored and the actual file names of the image is assigned to the whole image of the finished product to each user memory mothamyeo be effective completed product is stored in a central storage of the shopping mall server. The reason for this is that when designing multiple products with limited memory allocation for each user, the storage capacity becomes insufficient, and only users who want to purchase a large quantity by storing only the completed file name in the memory allocated to each user are not limited to the storage capacity. You can design and purchase as many products as you want.

Referring to the operation of the clothing design tool of Figure 7 attached as follows. When the clothing is selected in the shopping mall, the clothing design tool installed in the shopping mall server is executed, and the user designs by referring to the color, shape, material, dimension, price, production method, etc. (S71), or presents a desired style. In step S72, the most similar product stored in the database of the shopping mall server is searched for and found (S73). If you want to modify the product again (S74) using the design tool to modify the desired design (S75) to complete the clothing design (S76). At this time, if a user who does not have experience in designing the design may not come out the desired product at this time it is also included to propose a design method, such as to be able to design well, the storage method is the same as the method used in the jewelry.

In the attached hair design method shown in FIG. 8, when a hair design is selected in a shopping mall, a hair design tool installed in a shopping mall server operates and a user selects a desired look from among hairstyles stored in a hair design database (S81) or a desired hair style. If it is not there, it transforms using a design tool (S82) (S83), and designs it by referring to a color, a shape, a price, a method, etc. directly by the same method as the above-mentioned design tool, and completes it (S84). As described above, if the user does not have a design experience, the desired style may not appear. In this case, a design method or the like may be included to improve the design. The storage method is the same as the method used in the jewelry.

The suitability test converts two-dimensional and three-dimensional human body images created by the user's face, torso and hand image generators and corresponding product images into three-dimensional images to create new composite images that represent the effect actually worn on the body. Determine the degree of fit of the product, and make additional suggestions for products and designs based on the degree of fit.

As shown in Figure 9, when the user visits the shopping mall to purchase or directly design the product and the suitability test to describe the overall process of purchasing the product as follows.

If any user accesses the shopping mall via the Internet using his PC terminal and then logs in (S100), the search engine of the shopping mall analyzes the login ID and password and the user of the currently connected PC terminal is registered. Determine whether (S110).

If it is determined that the member is a non-registered member, a message for inviting member registration is displayed on the monitor of the logged-in PC terminal, and the user is encouraged to register as a member through input of general information, member number, and password (S120). ).

When a user of a PC terminal currently connected to the Internet registers as a member in a shopping mall, a human body shape input for uploading data on a human body in order to ensure that the product to be purchased to the member is in harmony with the user's face, hands, and body. And providing a program related to product design through a network (S130).

The user who received the program is installed in his PC terminal according to the setup method (S140).

After installing the human body shape input and design support program, the user first needs to make a data such as his / her face, torso and hand and transmit it to the central storage device of the shopping mall server. The 3D human body shape information is generated using a convertible face image generation tool, a hand image generation tool, a body image generation tool, and transmitted to the central storage device of the shopping mall server (S150).

After transmitting the human body shape information, if the user selects ornaments such as rings, earrings, brooches, necklaces, and bracelets (S160), the product is displayed in the shopping mall product database, and if there is a desired product, the user selects and purchases it. If you want to purchase a product or design your own product, run the jewelry design tool using the shopping mall and the downloaded program to design. The design method can be produced by presenting the existing design first, modifying it if desired, or completing it by referring to data showing the color, material, price, and manufacturing method of the materials. As described above, when a user who does not have design experience designs, the desired style may not come out. In this case, the designing method may include a design method, etc., and the storage method may include only the file name of the design produced as described above. The memory is stored in the memory allocated to the user and the actual image is loaded into the central storage device when necessary (S170).

If the user selects a clothing item, he or she designs and completes the design using the design tool installed in the shopping mall, or if he / she presents a desired style, the user searches for the image of the product stored in the shopping mall product database. If you want to change the product, you can refer to the information such as color, material, price, manufacturing method, etc., and design it in the style you want. As described above, when a user who does not have design experience designs, the desired style may not appear. In this case, a design method or the like may be suggested so that the design can be performed well. The storage method may include a file name of the design produced by the method described above. Only the memory is stored in the memory allocated to the user, and the actual image is loaded into the central storage device of the shopping mall when necessary (S180).

When the user selects a hair design in the shopping mall, the hair design tool supported by the shopping mall and the downloaded program is executed, and the user selects a style from among various types of hair styles stored in the database of the shopping mall hair design tool server. If you want to change the style, use the hair design tool to design the style you want by referring to the color, price, and information. There is also a tool that can determine whether the designed hairstyle is suitable for making. As described above, if a user who does not have design experience designs, the desired style may not come out. Also, the storage method stores only the file name of the produced design in the memory allocated to the user, and stores the actual image in the central storage device of the shopping mall server and loads it when necessary (S190).

The next step is a suitability test process that determines the degree of matching the product selected by the user in the jewelry, clothing, hairstyle with the actual shape information sent by the user (S200) shopping mall suitability test program is executed, the user has transmitted After processing and inputting the 3D human body shape and the designed product into 3D data, the suitability test is performed by combining with the 3D human body shape image to determine the suitability and proposes the purchase of the product according to the fitness (S210).

After the above-described process, it is determined whether a purchase decision request to purchase a product is selected, and when an input of a signal for selecting a purchase decision is detected, it is determined that there is no intention to purchase and the user can start again from the product selection process or end. In operation S230, when an input of a signal for determining a purchase is input (S220), the shopping mall displays a message to a user's PC terminal to select a payment method for purchasing the corresponding product.

At this time, if the user chooses to pay the product with a credit card, the search engine of the shopping mall requests input of the user's financial identification number, the product number of the product to be purchased, and other items necessary for the credit purchase. If you enter the financial identification number, such as credit card number, social security number, password, phone number necessary for credit purchase, and the address where you can receive the product (S240), the search engine of the shopping mall credits the financial identification number entered. The credit card company is evaluated by the credit card company.

If the credit rating from the credit card information company is provided in an unreliable state, the user is notified that a message cannot be purchased. If the credit rating is provided reliably, the search engine of the shopping mall sends a purchase confirmation to the product manufacturing company. The corresponding product is shipped to the user (S250). When the product manufacturing company receiving the purchase confirmation notification from the shopping mall manufactures the product requested by the user or delivers it to the user using a predetermined method, that is, by courier service or mail, and then notifies the shopping mall to the shopping confirmation (S260), the shopping mall stores the corresponding product. After deducting a certain fee set by receiving a payment from the credit card company, the credit card company will charge the user for payment for the purchase of the product after payment to the product manufacturer (S270).

In addition, the embodiment according to the present invention is not limited to the above description, and various alternatives, modifications, and changes can be made within the scope apparent to those skilled in the art in connection with the present invention.

As described above, in the present invention, when a user purchases a product in an internet shopping mall, the user can directly design the corresponding product and participate in the production of the product, and the designed product can be virtually applied to the human body shape of the user. It allows you to judge the degree of suitability, provides maximum satisfaction in the purchase of the product, and eliminates the cancellation of the purchase order or the return of the delivered product, ensuring maximum profits in the operation of the shopping mall and providing entertainment to users. By providing a lot of fun can also have the effect of advertising media through the visit of many users.

Claims (7)

In a shopping mall that arbitrates the sale and purchase of goods, modeling and providing image information of online goods in two-dimensional and three-dimensional to a user, and providing two-dimensional and three-dimensional image data of human body shape image information input from the user. And storing and constructing the same, and providing the user with the synthesized image of the finished product and the human body shape information to the user. The method of claim 1, Image information of the product by the user characterized in that it further comprises processing after storing the photographic data photographed with a digital camera, a two-dimensional scanner, a three-dimensional scanner, a video camera, a PC camera in two and three dimensions How to provide online product design services. The method of claim 1, The image information of the human body shape is a method for providing an online product design service by a user, characterized in that it further comprises image information such as face, torso, hand. The method of claim 3, wherein In the case of a face from the image information of the human body shape, a face image generator capable of generating a face shape using an image input means such as a PC camera, a video camera, a digital camera, a scanner, or using a montage technique provided by a shopping mall is used. Method for providing an online product design service by the user characterized in that it further comprises. The method of claim 3, wherein In the case of the hand in the image information of the human body shape, the on-line product design service provided by the user, characterized in that it further comprises using a hand-shaped image generator that can be selected or modified in the image of the actual hand image provided by the shopping mall Way. The method of claim 1, The design target of the online product is a method for providing an online product design service by a user, characterized in that it further comprises clothing, ornaments, and hairstyle. The method of claim 1, The method of providing an online product design service by a user, wherein the providing of the finished product and the human body shape information as a synthesized image may further include changing the product design according to a user's selection.