KR20090021828A - Image comparing device for purchasing fashion accessory - Google Patents

Abstract

A comparison image apparatus for fashion accessories purchase using a camera is provided to improve the diversity of selection by taking a picture of a product which is the favorite product of the user. A fashion merchandise reflects on glass(102). A display(103) is positioned in the back side of the glass. A camera performs rotation operation in vertical and horizontal direction so that the photography of the subject the camera(101) be possible. A memory(105) stores the image photographed by the camera. A controller(104) composes divided screen previously designated form so that comparison be facilitated. An input device(106) transmits input of the key button to the controller.

Description

Image Comparing Device for Purchasing Fashion Accessory

The present invention relates to a comparison image device for purchasing fashion goods, and more particularly, by comparing the degree of the product suited to the buyer through various images stored in the shape of the buyer shown in the mirror so that consumers can easily select fashion accessories. The comparison image device for purchasing fashion goods.

Fashion goods such as sunglasses, glasses, clothes, etc. may be used only once, but they are usually purchased for a long time. However, the current form of purchase of accessories is to choose one of two ways to select the products displayed on the Internet or to go to the product showcase and view them directly.

However, even though it is used for a long time as a method of selection, since the purchase is made by an immediate impression, the user often regrets after the purchase. In other words, in the case of purchase through electronic commerce, there are many differences from the actual product due to the screen operation of the computer, but the reality is that it is not easy to return or refund after the purchase.

However, not only does it take a long time to make a purchase at the store, but also does not go through a comparison process, so it is often impossible to purchase a fashion item that suits you. Also, even in comparison, the reality is that it often depends on the immediate impression.

In addition, when the store you want to buy is large or far from your place of residence, it is easy to get tired before making a purchase. In addition, there is a limit to memory and it is practically impossible to remember and select it.

The present invention has been made to solve such a problem, and when the user selects a product, he / she provides a comparison image device for purchasing fashion goods that can increase the variety of selection by taking a picture and storing it if desired. It is the first purpose.

A second object of the present invention is to provide a comparison image device for purchasing fashion goods having a memory so that a careful selection can be made when purchasing items such as glasses or earrings, rather than being immediately influenced by an immediate impression.

A third object of the present invention is to provide a device capable of comparing one's appearance before taking a picture by providing a translucent mirror.

Other objects, specific advantages and novel features of the present invention will become more apparent from the following detailed description and the preferred embodiments associated with the accompanying drawings.

Comparative image device for purchasing fashion goods according to the present invention is a glass that shines the fashion goods to the subject; A display positioned on a rear portion of the glass and configured to display an image composed of a whole or divided screens; A camera capable of rotating in a vertical direction and a horizontal direction to enable photographing of a subject; A memory capable of storing an image captured by a camera; A control unit configured to edit a video signal stored in a memory into a divided screen having a predetermined form for easy comparison, and to output the edited video signal to the display; And an input device for transmitting the input of the key button to the controller.

In particular, the comparative image device may further include a network capable of adding USB as an information input device or connecting to another PC.

In particular, the camera is configured to include a zoom function to enable detailed observation of the subject.

In particular, the input device for adjusting the operation of the controller may be a key button located on the side or the front of the main body, or may be a key button of a remote controller for controlling the camera device remotely.

In particular, the key button includes a save button for storing an image, a remove button for removing a stored picture, a shooting button for giving a command to take a picture to the camera, a mode selection button for determining the content of the display, and a mode for selecting a previous picture. It has an up button and a down button that can be used to view or view the back picture.

In addition, the mode selection button includes a view mode showing one picture, a view mode showing four pictures, a shooting mode performing a picture capturing function, and an advertisement mode showing data input from the outside.

In particular, data input from the outside is data input from the USB or data input from the network. Here, the data may be advertisement data or comparative photograph data.

In the case of a comparison image device for purchase of sundries according to the present invention, since the display is composed of an LCD, the display is easy to move and has a memory, so that a comparison selection for a favorite fashion item is possible.

By attaching a camera equipped with a zoom function and a tilt function, appropriate selection of products can be achieved. It is also possible to make comparison selections for products obtained from external connectors in a way that uses either Chapter 4 view mode or Chapter 1 view mode.

Hereinafter, the configuration and operation of the present invention with reference to the accompanying drawings.

1 is a block diagram of a comparison image device for purchasing fashion accessories according to the present invention. As shown in FIG. 1, the comparative imaging apparatus 100 includes a camera 101 for capturing an image of a subject 108, a glass 102, a display 103 attached to the back of the glass, a controller 104, It consists of a memory 105, an input device 105, and an external connection device 107. First, the control unit 104 managing the overall operation of the comparison imaging apparatus 100 will be described in detail.

The control unit 104 includes a microprocessor, which may be referred to as a central control unit for the comparative imaging apparatus 100 according to the present invention. Such a microprocessor refers to a single chip containing one or more CPUs. These microprocessors play a role in the computer's CPU. That is, it instructs operation and issues control commands, checks the status of each connected device and manages the storage status of data. That is, the controller 104 can edit or divide the video signal stored in the memory 105. In addition, it is a space where software that is configured to perform zooming in and zooming out of the part that is being photographed is operated. In addition, the edited image must be converted into a format suitable for a display, and the controller 104 plays a role.

It is also electrically connected to the input device 106, the external connection device 107, and the memory 105.

Camera 101 is preferably located in the upper center portion of the comparison image device 100 for fashion goods purchase according to the present invention. In addition, it is preferable to install an adjustment screw (not shown) on the side of the camera 101 to move the camera 101 in the vertical direction by more than 90 °. The reason for installing such an adjustment screw is a configuration for performing a proper shooting function even if the subject 108 is located at a part which is difficult for the user to observe.

In addition, it is preferable to install an adjustment screw (not shown) in the camera 101 according to the configuration of the present invention to move in the horizontal direction. Thus, when the up, down, left, and right adjusting screws are installed, the tilting operation is possible up, down, left, and right with respect to the camera 101. As a result, it is possible to take photographs of up, down, left and right fine parts while looking with eyes.

In other words, if only one direction is configured to shoot, the glass 102 attached to the comparative imaging apparatus 100 cannot move because the angle at which shooting can be limited. This can be easily understood by considering the principle of light movement. That is, the image bound to the glass 102 is stored in the memory 105 connected to the display 103. Therefore, it is preferable that the angle at which the camera 101 can be returned is as large as possible.

In accordance with the present invention, the camera 101 is configured to be positioned at the upper center portion of the display 103. In addition, it is preferable to configure the camera 101 to move up and down so that photographing of the subject 108 that is not attached to the face is possible.

The memory 105 is mainly a device that temporarily or permanently stores digital information of a computer. Also called a memory element. The memory 105 may hold one bit, character, byte, or decimal data. The semiconductor memory 105 using an integrated circuit (IC) is used as an internal storage device of a computer, and there is a ROM dedicated to output and a RAM capable of inputting and outputting at any time. External storage devices include hard disks, floppy disks, and magnetic tapes, which store programs and data in the form of files. In addition, there is an optical memory using an optical disk that is expected to become the mainstream of external storage.

In the case of the memory 105 according to the present invention, it is preferable that the flash memory is detachable from the comparative image device 100 because the memory 105 according to the present invention should be separated from the comparison image device 100 and the input and output of data should be possible.

In the case of the input device 106 shown in Fig. 1, it is composed of a plurality of key buttons 106a. The key button 106a may be located on the outer surface of the comparison image apparatus 100 or on the remote controller 110. The input device 106 transmits a command of the user 109 to the controller 104. Here, the key button 106a is provided with a storage button 306 and a removal button 305 on the upper right side. In addition, a photographing button 301, a mode selection button 302, an up button 303, and a down button 304 are provided. Each function and action of the key button 106a will be described later.

The external connection device 107 refers to a device for connecting with an external device. Examples of such an external connection device 107 may be a USB and a network. Through such an external connection device 107, it is also possible to add data and collect various advertisements for fashion goods.

The display 103 may be a liquid crystal display (LCD), an organic light emitting diode (OLED), a plasma display panel (PDP), or the like.

A liquid crystal display is a device using an optical switch phenomenon that displays numbers or images by generating contrast by injecting liquid crystals, which are solid and liquid weighted substances, between two thin glass plates and changing the arrangement of liquid crystal molecules with a voltage difference on the upper and lower glass plates. . The passive matrix method and the active matrix method are classified according to the driving method. The passive matrix method includes TN (Twisted Nematic) and STN (Super-Twisted Nematic) methods, and the active matrix method includes TFT (Thin Film Transistor).

In addition, the organic light emitting diode display, like the inorganic light emitting diode, has a bipolar structure of anode and cathode, and includes an extremely thin organic thin film layer of 0.1 μm or less. That is, the organic light emitting diode display is formed on the lower electrode formed on the light transmissive plate, the organic thin film layer formed on the lower electrode and emitting light, the organic thin film layer formed on the lower electrode, and an upper electrode configured to apply a voltage between the lower electrodes so that the organic thin film layer emits light. When current flows through the organic thin film layer, electrons and holes recombine and emit light near the interface between the electron transport layer and the hole transport layer. This light emission has an extremely fast response time of several hundred ns or less. The organic thin film layer includes a hole injection layer (HIL), a hole transport layer (HTL) and a hole transport layer (HTL), a light emitting layer (EML) and an electron transport layer (ETL).

In addition, the plasma display panel injects a gas such as Ne + Ar or Ne + Xe between the front glass and the rear glass and the glass sealed by the partition therebetween to emit neon light by turning the voltage on the anode and cathode electrodes. Electronic display device used as display light. Plasma display panel uses gas discharge generated by enclosing gas and applying voltage between opposite electrodes. The color of emitted light is orange and excites phosphors emitting red, green and blue with ultraviolet rays generated by gas discharge. There is also a display. The display electrodes are classified into two types, fixed pattern display and matrix display. In the fixed pattern display, numeric display is performed by turning on / off each segment of the straight electrode pattern. Various characters or patterns can be displayed by configuring between electrode groups to turn on / off the discharge at the intersection point. Here, the plasma display panel is classified into an AC drive type (indirect discharge type) and a DC drive type (direct discharge type) according to the discharge structure. The AC drive type is capable of realizing a memory function and the non-memory type of operation without a memory function. The DC drive type has a refresh method and a self-scan method. Details of the liquid crystal display, the organic light emitting device, and the plasma display panel are obvious to those skilled in the art to which the present invention pertains, and thus detailed description thereof will be omitted.

In the case of the comparison image device for purchasing fashion accessories according to the present invention, the LCD should be used as a display because it must be configured to be portable.

LCD is an electric element that changes the transmittance of the liquid crystal according to the applied voltage, and transfers various electrical information generated by various devices into visual information. LCD is a kind of flat panel display that is widely used because it does not have self-luminous and needs backlight. In the case of a comparison image device for purchasing fashion goods according to the present invention, the LCD has a predetermined size, and therefore, it is preferable to use an LCD as the display 103.

Here, there is a glass 102 which is a translucent mirror which performs a function as a mirror reflecting light and a function as a transparent window according to the operating state of the power supply.

2A and 2B are operational state diagrams showing how the glass 102 operates when the power is ON and when it is OFF, respectively. As shown in FIG. 2A, when the power is turned on, the glass 102 loses its function as a mirror and light is transmitted. That is, in the case of the comparison image device 10 for purchasing fashion accessories according to the present invention, when the color of the display 103 is black, the glass in front of the display 103 performs a mirror function. In brief, the display 103 is only a black object before the LCD lamp 201 lights up. However, when the display 103 is operated by the operation of the control unit 104, the glass 102 is no longer a mirror but a transparent window. Of course, in order for the glass 102 to be a mirror, the surface of the display 103 must have a silver color to make a mirror through reflection of light, but it is difficult to perform the function as a mirror enough to have a black color. none.

However, when the LCD lamp 201 is lit as shown in FIG. 2A, (the display 103 is represented in the form of the LCD lamp 201 to clarify the description in the present invention.) The glass 102 Is a transparent window through which light is transmitted. However, as shown in FIG. 2B, in the state where the LCD lamp 201 is not lit, the user 109 can see the image of himself on the glass 102.

3 is a front view of a comparison image device for purchasing fashion accessories according to the present invention. As shown in FIG. 3, the display 103 is provided with a remove button 305 and a save button 306 to perform a function of storing or removing a picture taken by the user 109. The remove button 305 displays one of the various images currently stored in the memory 105 on the display 103 and selects them. In this operation, an operation of deleting an image stored by the user 109 is possible.

The save button 306 is a button that can be selected after observing through the glass 102 and taking a picture. After taking a picture, it is possible to store or not store it according to the mind of the user 109.

In addition, on the upper surface of the right side of the display 103, a shooting button 301, a mode selection button 302, an up button 303, and a down button 304, which can photograph the subject 108 in front of the comparison imaging apparatus 100. ) And the like. Shooting is one of the basic functions that the camera 101 has. Therefore, when the camera 101 is operated and the function of the display 103 is stopped, the image of the subject 108 is viewed through a mirror positioned in front of the display 103. In this case, in order to take a picture, it is necessary to compare and review the image reflected on the glass 102. From this time, the image reflected on the glass 102 is not displayed, but the image reflected on the camera 101 is revealed through the glass 102 via the display 103.

Such a camera 101 preferably has a zoom function for enlarging a specific portion. With this zoom function, it is possible to observe not only the overall harmony but also the detailed reflection. In order to select this zoom function, a specific part needs to be specified. In the comparative image device for purchasing fashion accessories according to the present invention, a size adjusting function is provided to adjust the size of the image of the subject 108. In the case of the size control button 301 is not provided separately for its operation. The mode selection button 302 is available in four modes according to the appearance of the image for the image reflected on the comparison image device. That is, it is a feature of the comparative image device according to the present invention that it can be used in one of four modes: shooting mode, single view mode, four view mode, and advertisement mode. Which one of the four modes is selected is configured to be displayed at the bottom of the display 102, it is possible to select one of the four modes according to the user 109 selection.

After pressing the shooting mode of the four modes, pressing the shooting button 301, it is possible to adjust the size of the picture. That is, when a selection is made on the shooting button 301, a cursor of a mouse showing focusing on the display 103 is shown. A rectangular window having a predetermined size is displayed around the cursor of the mouse. At this time, when the up button 303 is pressed, the mouse cursor moves upward. Then it is configured to show the appearance of the other subject 108 in the vertical direction. At this time, the camera 101 is configured to be movable in the horizontal and vertical direction to enable such a configuration as described above.

In addition, by pressing the shooting button 301 again, it is possible to adjust the rectangular window. That is, when the up button 303 is pressed, the rectangular window becomes large, and when the photographing button 301 is pressed again, the rectangular window becomes full screen. At this time, the rectangular window disappears, and the comparative imaging apparatus 100 enters a stage in which actual photographing may be performed. When the photographing button 301 is selected again, the photographing of the entire image is taken and the storing button 306 is pressed to save.

In this way, it is possible to edit and save the image of the subject 108 shown in the shooting mode.

As described above, the size can be adjusted according to a program embedded in the control unit 104 of the fashion goods purchase comparison image device 100. And it is possible to configure to view the full screen for a particular part through the selection of the adjustment of this size.

The down button 304 performs the function opposite to the up button 303. Of course, it is configured here to adjust the size digitally, but the jog shuttle button can be added to make the adjustment of the size analog, so it is obvious to those skilled in the art and will be omitted. When the save button 306 is pressed, the enlarged or reduced image is newly stored.

Of course, the user is given the right to name these frames, so it is possible to give each picture a name.

Under the photographing button 301 is a mode selection button 302. In the case of the comparison imaging apparatus 100 for purchasing fashion goods according to the present invention, four modes can be selected: a shooting mode, a view mode composed of one screen, a view mode composed of four screens, and an external device. It is possible to select an advertisement mode that shows information on an input advertisement.

Therefore, in the case of the comparison imaging device 100 for purchasing fashion accessories according to the present invention, it is possible to compare four sheets at the same time as necessary, so that a product selection suitable to one's taste is made. In addition, the comparative image device 100 of the present invention has a feature that can be compared with other pictures through the external connection device 107. At this time, the user 109 stores data on various fashion goods through the Internet or a USB port, which is a kind of external connection device, through the Internet before going out to make a purchase. This allows for a real-time comparison with the remote product before the user 109 actually makes a purchase.

4 is a state diagram showing the state when the fashion image purchasing comparison image device 100 according to the present invention in the one-view mode. As shown in FIG. 4, by using the up button 303 or the down button 304, information of the picture 401 taken through the shooting mode may be viewed one by one. Alternatively, the data stored through the external connection device 107 can be compared at this time.

In the case of the comparison image device 100 for purchasing fashion accessories according to the present invention, it is possible to view a single picture as described above, but it is also possible to simultaneously compare four pictures according to the mode selection. It is an advantage of the present invention that a product can be selected while comparing the advantages and disadvantages of the product through such a comparison. In addition, in the present invention, it is also possible to view photos in a slide show format. In other words, it is possible to select the product desired by the user while continuously looking at the pictures stored in the memory 105 at regular time intervals. At this time, if you press the up button 303 to continuously view the picture, the previously viewed picture is displayed, and if the down button 3040 is pressed, the next stored picture is shown.

In FIG. 4, when the user 109 selects the glasses, the user 109 shows the photograph 401 taken while viewing the image reflected on the glass 102, but the subject 108 is not necessarily limited to the glasses. . In other words, not only glasses, but accessories such as sunglasses, earrings, necklaces, etc. become a product that can be applied to the present invention. In some cases, clothing and similar items can be compared. In this case, a zoom function mounted on the lens 101a of the camera 101 may be used. However, in the case of a long distance, the remote controller 110 should be used. In this case, it will be difficult to observe the image of the subject 108 through the glass 102 which is a mirror.

 In the comparative image device 100 according to the present invention, a graphic user interface is composed of only six buttons to implement such various functions. Therefore, the user's selection is convenient and easy.

In the case of a photograph which is a storage material of the view mode, the photographing is required. Of course, in the case of the comparative imaging apparatus 100 according to the present invention, the glass 102 is provided so that it is possible to take a picture while observing one's appearance before taking a picture. As such, when the picture is taken, there is no image shown through the display 103, and only the subject 108 may be observed through a mirror positioned in front of the display 103. When the subject is photographed with the camera 101 and the storage button 306 is pressed after the observation of the subject 108, the image recognized by the camera 101 is stored in the memory 105. Then, when looking at the picture in the above-described view mode, the picture 401 taken in the previous shooting mode appears on the front of the display 103, wherein the glass 102 is translucent, so the image shown on the display 103 is the user 109 becomes an image that can be observed.

5 shows an advertisement graphic input from an external connection device in an advertisement mode.

Such external connection devices include USB and a network as described above. Dual USB allows you to chain multiple devices together. It can also be recognized while connected while using a PC, and does not require a separate power supply for peripheral devices. In general, a PC (not shown) has two USB ports, but since there is a USB hub, a port is divided into a plurality of ports so that various peripheral devices can be connected.

Alternatively, it is also possible to connect the network 109b. That is, it is also possible to receive various data from the PC by connecting the PC (not shown) by wire or wireless method, which is an advantage of the comparison image device 100 for purchasing fashion accessories according to the present invention.

In the case of the camera device as described above can have a variety of functions and it is possible to input in the form of a key button 106a or from the remote control 110. When communication with the user 109 is possible in this manner, it is possible to maximize user convenience of selecting fashion accessories.

1 is a block diagram of a comparison image device for purchasing fashion accessories according to the present invention.

Figure 2a is a state diagram showing the function of the mirror when the LCD lamp operation.

Figure 2b is a state of use showing the function of the mirror when the LCD lamp non-operation.

Figure 3 is a front view showing a comparison image device for purchasing fashion accessories according to the present invention.

Figure 4 is a use state showing a state when the fashion image purchasing comparison image device according to the present invention in the view mode.

Figure 5 is a state of use when the comparison image device for fashion goods purchase according to the present invention is an advertisement mode showing an advertisement picture transmitted through a USB port or a network port.

<Code Description of Main Parts of Drawing>

100: comparative imaging device,

101: camera,

101a: lens,

102: glass,

103: display,

104: control unit,

105: memory,

106: input device,

106a: key buttons,

107: external connection device,

108:

109: User.

110: remote control,

201: LCD lamp,

301: Shooting button (size button),

302: mode selection button,

303: up button,

304: down button,

305: remove button,

306: Save button,

401:

501: advertising graphics.

Claims (8)

In the comparative imaging apparatus 100, A glass 102 for illuminating fashion goods to the subject 108; A display 103 positioned on a rear surface of the glass 102 and configured of a whole or divided screen to output an image; A camera 101 capable of rotating in a vertical direction and a horizontal direction to enable photographing of the subject of fashion 108; A memory 105 capable of storing an image captured by the camera 101; A control unit 104 configured to edit a video signal stored in the memory 105 into a divided screen having a predetermined form for easy comparison, and output the edited video signal to the display 103; And Comprising a plurality of key buttons (106a), the input device 106 for transmitting the input of the key button 106a to the control unit 104; Comparing fashion device for purchase of fashion goods, characterized in that consisting of . The method of claim 1, The comparison image device 100 is a comparison image device for fashion goods purchase, characterized in that it further comprises a network that can be connected to a USB or other PC that can receive information input from other peripherals. The method of claim 1, The camera 101 is a comparison image device for purchasing fashion accessories, characterized in that it is equipped with a zoom function to enlarge or reduce a specific portion. The method of claim 1, The display 103 is a comparison display device for fashion goods purchase, characterized in that the LCD display. The method of claim 1, The memory 105 is a comparison image device for purchasing fashion accessories, characterized in that the removable flash memory from the comparison image device 100. The method of claim 1, The input device 106 is a key button 106a located on the side or the front of the comparison image device 100, or the key button 106a of the remote controller 110 that controls the comparison image device 100 remotely. Comparative imaging device for fashion goods purchase, characterized in that the. The method of claim 6, The key button 106a includes at least one of a remove button 305, a save button 306, a shooting button 301, a mode selection button 302, an up button 303, and a down button 304. Comparative imaging device for fashion goods purchase, characterized in that. The method of claim 7, wherein According to the selection of the mode selection button 302, a view mode for showing one picture, a view mode for comparing four pictures, a shooting mode for shooting an image of the subject 108 seen in front of the glass 102, from outside Comparative image device for fashion goods purchasing, characterized in that it comprises an advertising mode showing the input data.

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