KR20230090286A - Clothes recommendation server and clothes recommendation method - Google Patents

Abstract

One aspect of the disclosed invention provides a clothing recommendation system and a clothing recommendation method for recommending clothing of a size suitable for an individual's body size and body characteristics.
An apparel recommendation server according to an aspect of the disclosed subject matter includes a communication unit configured to receive user's body information; and a control unit arranged to recommend a size suitable for the user based on the user's body information when the user's body information is received, and to provide size information of a body part corresponding to a main part of clothing of the recommended size. include

Description

Clothing recommendation server and clothing recommendation method {CLOTHES RECOMMENDATION SERVER AND CLOTHES RECOMMENDATION METHOD}

The disclosed invention relates to a clothing recommendation server and method for recommending clothing of a size suitable for an individual's physical characteristics.

With the development of Internet technology and digital technology, various consumption activities that used to take place offline are being conducted online. The purchase of clothes is also very active in the online market.

However, purchasing activities performed online have disadvantages in that it is impossible to directly see, touch, try on, or eat the purchase object.

In particular, in the case of clothing, it is very important to try on the clothing you want to purchase and check whether it suits you well. However, there is a problem in that you cannot try on the clothing in the online market.

Recognizing this problem, it is common for sellers who sell clothes in an online market to describe specific size information of clothes. However, ordinary people usually purchase clothes only with size information necessary for purchasing clothes, for example, representative size information such as chest circumference in the case of a top and waist size in the case of a bottom.

Therefore, it is still difficult to purchase clothes suitable for the person's physical characteristics and the like.

An aspect of the disclosed invention provides a clothing recommendation server and a clothing recommendation method for recommending clothing of a size suitable for an individual's body size and body characteristics.

An apparel recommendation server according to an aspect of the disclosed subject matter includes a communication unit configured to receive user's body information; and a control unit arranged to recommend a size suitable for the user based on the user's body information when the user's body information is received, and to provide size information of a body part corresponding to a main part of clothing of the recommended size. include

In addition, when the clothing of the recommended size is a top, the controller may provide information on the size of the body part corresponding to at least one of the shoulder, chest, waist, arm length, forearm, and armhole.

Also, if the clothing of the recommended size is a lower garment, the controller may provide information on the size of the body part corresponding to at least one of waist, hip, pelvis, thigh, and leg length.

In addition, the controller may provide a body image in which a body part corresponding to a main part of the clothing of the recommended size is displayed, and display and provide the size information together with the displayed body part.

Also, if the clothing of the recommended size is a top, the controller may provide a body image in which a body part corresponding to at least one of the shoulder, chest, waist, arm length, forearm, and armhole is displayed.

Also, the controller may display and provide the size information corresponding to the displayed body part together.

In addition, if the clothing of the recommended size is a lower garment, the controller may provide a body image in which a body part corresponding to at least one of waist, hip, pelvis, thigh, and leg length is displayed.

Also, the controller may display and provide the size information corresponding to the displayed body part together.

Also, the controller may provide a comfort score of the body part corresponding to the main part of the clothing of the recommended size.

Also, when the clothing of the recommended size is a top, the controller may provide a fit score for the body part corresponding to at least one of the shoulder, chest, waist, arm length, forearm, and armhole.

Also, when the clothing of the recommended size is a lower garment, the controller may provide a fit score for the body part corresponding to at least one of waist, hip, pelvis, thigh, and leg length.

A clothing recommendation method according to an aspect of the disclosed subject matter includes receiving user's body information; recommending a size suitable for the user based on the user's body information; and providing size information of a body part corresponding to a main part of the clothing of the recommended size.

In addition, providing the size information of the body part, when the clothing of the recommended size is a top, size information of the body part corresponding to at least one of the shoulder, chest, waist, arm length, forearm, and armhole To provide; may include.

In addition, providing the size information of the body part may include providing size information of the body part corresponding to at least one of waist, hip, pelvis, thigh, and leg length when the clothing of the recommended size is a bottom. can include

In addition, providing the size information of the body part may include providing a body image in which a body part corresponding to a main part of the clothing of the recommended size is displayed; It may include displaying and providing the dimension information together with the displayed body part.

In addition, providing the size information of the body part is, when the clothing of the recommended size is a top, a body image displaying a body part corresponding to at least one of the shoulder, chest, waist, arm length, forearm, and armhole. To provide; may include.

In addition, providing the size information of the body part may further include displaying and providing the size information corresponding to the displayed body part together.

In addition, providing the size information of the body part may include providing a body image displaying a body part corresponding to at least one of waist, hip, pelvis, thigh, and leg length when the clothing of the recommended size is a bottom. can include

In addition, providing the size information of the body part may further include displaying and providing the size information corresponding to the displayed body part together.

In addition, providing a comfort score of the body part corresponding to the main part of the clothing of the recommended size; may further include.

In addition, providing the size information of the body part, when the clothing of the recommended size is a top, a fit score of the body part corresponding to at least one of the shoulder, chest, waist, arm length, forearm, and armhole To provide; may further include.

In addition, providing the size information of the body part includes providing a fit score of the body part corresponding to at least one of waist, hip, pelvis, thigh, and leg length when the clothing of the recommended size is a bottom. can include more.

A clothing recommendation system according to an aspect of the disclosed subject matter includes a user terminal; sales server; and receiving body information of the user from the user terminal, receiving clothing data from the sales server, and recommending a size suitable for the user based on the body information of the user and the clothing data through the user terminal; and a clothing recommendation server configured to provide size information of a body part corresponding to a main part of clothing of a recommended size to the user terminal.

In addition, when the clothing of the recommended size is a top, the clothing recommendation server provides a body image displaying a body part corresponding to at least one of the shoulder, chest, waist, arm length, forearm, and armhole to the user terminal. can do.

Also, the clothing recommendation server may display the size information corresponding to the displayed body part together and provide the information to the user terminal.

Also, when the clothing of the recommended size is a lower garment, the clothing recommendation server may provide a body image displaying a body part corresponding to at least one of waist, hip, pelvis, thigh, and leg length to the user terminal.

Also, the clothing recommendation server may display the size information corresponding to the displayed body part together and provide the information to the user terminal.

Also, the clothing recommendation server may provide a comfort score of the body part corresponding to the main part of the clothing of the recommended size to the user terminal.

In addition, when the clothing of the recommended size is a top, the clothing recommendation server provides a fit score of the body part corresponding to at least one of the shoulder, chest, waist, arm length, forearm, and armhole to the user terminal. can do.

Also, when the clothing of the recommended size is a lower garment, the clothing recommendation server may provide a fit score of the body part corresponding to at least one of waist, hip, pelvis, thigh, and leg length to the user terminal.

In addition, clothing data includes clothing photo information, clothing size information, clothing color information, clothing brand information, clothing purchase information, size information for each part of clothing, clothing material information, clothing category information, clothing fit information, waist At least one of the presence or absence of banding, clothing washing information, clothing thickness, and season information suitable for clothing may be included.

According to one aspect of the disclosed invention, based on the body information or additional information input by the user, it is possible to provide size information or recommended clothing information more customized to the user, through which the user can provide the most suitable clothing when purchasing clothes in an online market. You can have more confidence in choosing a size that can be a problem.

1 illustrates a clothing recommendation system according to a disclosed embodiment.
2 illustrates a clothing recommendation method according to the disclosed embodiment.
3 to 6 illustrate various access methods for inputting body information through a user terminal of the clothing recommendation system according to the disclosed embodiment.
7 to 10 illustrate examples of inputting body information to the clothing recommendation system according to the disclosed embodiment.
11 illustrates examples of inputting additional information to the clothing recommendation system according to the disclosed embodiment.
12 to 16 illustrate size recommendation of the clothing recommendation system according to the disclosed embodiments.
17 illustrates recommended clothing of the clothing recommendation system according to the disclosed embodiment.
18 illustrates receiving clothing data from a partner server in the clothing recommendation system according to the disclosed embodiment.

Like reference numbers designate like elements throughout the specification. This specification does not describe all elements of the embodiments, and general content or overlapping content between the embodiments in the technical field to which the disclosed invention belongs is omitted. The term 'unit, module, member, or block' used in the specification may be implemented as software or hardware, and according to embodiments, a plurality of 'units, modules, members, or blocks' may be implemented as one component, It is also possible that one 'part, module, member, block' includes a plurality of components.

Throughout the specification, when a part is said to be "connected" to another part, this includes not only the case of being directly connected but also the case of being indirectly connected, and indirect connection includes being connected through a wireless communication network. do.

In addition, when a certain component is said to "include", this means that it may further include other components without excluding other components unless otherwise stated.

Throughout the specification, when a member is said to be located “on” another member, this includes not only a case where a member is in contact with another member, but also a case where another member exists between the two members.

Terms such as first and second are used to distinguish one component from another, and the components are not limited by the aforementioned terms.

Expressions in the singular number include plural expressions unless the context clearly dictates otherwise.

In each step, the identification code is used for convenience of description, and the identification code does not explain the order of each step, and each step may be performed in a different order from the specified order unless a specific order is clearly described in context. there is.

Hereinafter, the working principle and embodiments of the disclosed invention will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings.

1 illustrates a clothing recommendation system according to a disclosed embodiment. 2 illustrates a clothing recommendation method according to the disclosed embodiment.

Referring to FIG. 1 , the clothing recommendation system according to the disclosed embodiment includes a clothing recommendation server 300 that recommends clothing of a size suitable for the user's body information, a clothing recommendation server 300 that allows the user to input the user's body information, and recommends clothing. The user terminal 100 that provides services provided by the server 300 to users, and a sales server that provides an online market platform for selling clothing to the user terminal 100 and transmits clothing data to the clothing recommendation server 300 (200).

The user terminal 100 may include various devices capable of accessing an online market provided through the sales server 200 operated by a clothing seller. Accordingly, the user terminal 100 may include devices supporting various known wired and wireless communication methods.

In addition, the user terminal 100 may be equipped with an online market platform provided by a clothing seller or a platform provided by an e-commerce company, and a user accesses such a platform to purchase clothing or through an Internet connection without going through the platform. Clothing can be purchased on websites that provide the same functionality as those platforms.

Alternatively, the user may connect to a home shopping broadcast or live commerce that sells clothes in real time through the user terminal 100 and purchase clothes sold through the corresponding platform.

The user may use the size recommendation function provided by the clothing recommendation server 300 when purchasing clothing by accessing various platforms for purchasing clothing through the user terminal 100 .

The size recommendation function provided by the clothing recommendation server 300 is provided in the form of objects such as pop-up messages or various types of thumbnails or icons to the above-mentioned various platforms to induce the user to input body information and additional information. there is. A user may input his/her own body information and additional information by clicking or touching such an object or taking a subsequent action according to a message conveyed by the object.

3 to 6 illustrate various access methods for inputting body information through the user terminal 100 of the clothing recommendation system according to the disclosed embodiment.

For example, a corresponding object may provide various types of information for inducing a user to input body information, and the user may select a desired body information input method. 3 to 6, the object may include a message inducing a click or touch of the object to input body information, a message inducing QR code recognition, or body information through a phone connection. It may also include a message prompting input.

The user may click or touch an object, scan a QR code, or call a counselor to input body information according to a message corresponding to a desired body information input method.

When a corresponding object is touched or clicked, a screen for inputting body information may be switched, or an interface for inputting body information may be provided on a part of the screen of the user terminal 100 . Alternatively, when the QR code is scanned according to the guidance of the object, a screen for inputting body information may be displayed on the user terminal 100 used for scanning the QR code. Alternatively, according to the guidance of the object, the body information may be transmitted orally through a call with a telephone counselor or the body information may be input through a text message or the like.

The shape or display method of the object displayed on the user terminal 100 that induces the input of body information, and the method of displaying the body information input interface or switching to the body information input interface after inputting a command according to the object are limited to those described above. and can be applied in a variety of ways.

When an interface for inputting body information is provided through the aforementioned object, the user can input information requested by the corresponding interface (110).

7 to 10 illustrate examples of inputting body information to the clothing recommendation system according to the disclosed embodiment.

Referring to FIGS. 7 to 10 , the body information input interface may provide a screen for inputting body information including the user's gender, date of birth, height, weight, and body characteristics. 7 illustrates a case where the user terminal 100 is a TV, and FIG. 8 illustrates a case where the user terminal 100 is a mobile phone such as a user's smart phone. Only the type of user terminal 100 is different, the content of the body information input interface provided is the same. Hereinafter, the case where the user terminal 100 is the user's smartphone (FIG. 8) will be described in detail for the body information input interface as an example.

The body information input interface first requests input of the user's gender as shown in FIG. 8A and input of basic information such as the user's date of birth, height, and weight as shown in FIG. 8B. Depending on the user's gender, a screen requesting input of slightly different types of information may be provided. Hereinafter, a case in which the input gender is female and a case in which the input is male will be described. First of all, if the input gender is female, it will be explained first.

The body information input interface may provide a screen for inputting information on the user's physical characteristics. For example, as shown in FIG. 8C , a screen requesting an input of physical characteristics such as whether the user's upper body or lower body is more developed may be provided. A screen requesting input of this information may be provided regardless of gender.

Also, the body information input interface may provide a screen for requesting input of characteristics of the user's upper body, as shown in FIG. 8D . For example, if the input gender is female, whether the shoulder size is narrow, normal, wide, short, normal, long, small chest, normal, large, small belly, A screen for requesting input of characteristics of the upper body, such as whether it is normal or large, may be provided.

Also, the body information input interface may provide a screen for requesting input of characteristics of the user's lower body. For example, as shown in FIG. 8E, if the input gender is female, whether the hip is small, normal or large, the pelvis is narrow, normal, or wide, the thigh is narrow, normal, or wide, A screen for requesting input of characteristics of the lower body, such as whether the legs are short, normal, or long, may be provided.

In addition, the body information input interface displays a screen requesting input of physical characteristics such as whether the user has a lot of muscle mass, a little muscle mass, normal muscle mass, or not much muscle mass, as shown in FIG. 8F, if the input gender is female. can provide

Such body information may be input through a text message with a counselor as shown in FIG. 9 or through a phone call with the counselor as shown in FIG. 10 .

Input of the above-described information is continuously followed by input of information of another category after input of one category of information. For example, when the input of the characteristics of the upper body is finished, the screen may be switched to a screen requesting input of the characteristics of the lower body.

When the input gender is male, there may be some differences in the expression of the questionnaire from when the input gender is female, but similar information is requested in the larger framework. If the input gender is male, the body information input interface may provide a screen for inputting information on the user's physical characteristics. For example, a screen requesting an input on physical characteristics such as whether the user's upper body or lower body is more developed may be provided. As described above, the screen requesting input of this information may be provided regardless of gender.

In addition, the body information input interface determines whether the input gender is male, whether the shoulder size is narrow, normal, wide, short arms, normal, long, short legs, normal, long, hips. A screen requesting input of body characteristics such as whether is small, normal, or large may be provided.

In addition, in the body information input interface, if the input gender is male, whether the chest is narrow, normal, wide, forearm is small, normal, large, waist size is small, normal, large, thigh A screen requesting input of body characteristics such as whether is small, normal, or large may be provided.

Also, the body information input interface may provide a screen for requesting input of characteristics of the user's lower body. For example, whether the hip is small, normal or large, the pelvis is narrow, normal, wide, the thigh is narrow, normal, wide, the leg is short, normal, or long, etc. It is possible to provide a screen requesting the input of the characteristics for.

In addition, if the input gender is male, the body information input interface provides a screen requesting input on physical characteristics such as whether the user has a muscular body, a standard body, a slight belly, a large belly, or not sure. can do.

Also, when the input of the body information ends, the screen may be converted to an interface requesting input of additional information. That is, a screen requesting an input such as the size of clothing that is usually purchased or worn or the level of interest in fashion may be provided. The user may input additional information, such as the size of clothing that is usually purchased or worn or interest in fashion, through an interface requesting input of additional information (110). 11 illustrates examples of inputting additional information to the clothing recommendation system according to the disclosed embodiment.

For example, referring to FIG. 11A , the additional information input interface may provide a screen requesting an input by grabbing the wrist with the thumb and forefinger and confirming whether the thumb and index finger touch or not.

Also, the additional information input interface may provide a screen for requesting an input of what size clothing to purchase based on the normal size when purchasing clothing. For example, referring to FIG. 11B , when purchasing a top, an input may be requested according to the type of top which size to purchase based on the normal size. In addition, when purchasing a bottom, an input may be requested according to the type of bottom which size is to be purchased based on the regular size. In addition, when purchasing shoes, an input may be requested according to the type of shoes to be purchased based on the regular size.

Also, the additional information input interface may provide a screen for requesting an input of what size underwear is usually purchased when purchasing underwear. For example, referring to FIG. 11C , if the input gender is female, a screen requesting input of the size of the bra and panties normally worn may be provided. Referring to FIG. 11D , if the input gender is male, A screen requesting an input of whether the size of the underwear usually worn is XS, S, M, L, XL, XXL, 3XL, or not sure may be provided.

In addition, the additional information input interface may provide a screen on which the user himself/herself can directly input his/her own size numerically. Some users are well aware of their body size. Accordingly, when the user wants to specifically input his own size, a screen for directly inputting the specific body part dimensions as shown in FIG. 11E may be provided.

Also, the additional information input interface may provide a questionnaire for confirming the user's level of interest in fashion. For example, referring to FIG. 11F , the additional information input interface may request an input of selection among whether the user has a great interest in fashion, a lot of interest, normal interest, little or no interest in fashion.

When the input of information through the above-described body information input interface and additional information input interface is completed, the clothing recommendation server 300 inputs the input information into a preset clothing recommendation algorithm to obtain a size suitable for the user's body information and additional information. Clothing may be recommended, and such recommendation information may be provided to the display of the user terminal 100 (310).

12 to 16 illustrate size recommendation of the clothing recommendation system according to the disclosed embodiments. 17 illustrates recommended clothing of the clothing recommendation system according to the disclosed embodiment.

For example, as shown in FIGS. 12 to 14 , the size recommendation information may be provided by displaying well-fitting size information and wearing comfort for each main part of the corresponding clothing by numerical values or text.

Alternatively, as shown in FIGS. 15 and 16 , the size recommendation information may provide more specific information by classifying upper and lower garments.

Referring to FIG. 15A , when providing size recommendation information for a top, a fit score for major parts of the top, eg, shoulder, forearm, chest, armhole, waist, arm length, etc. is provided, and based on the score The calculated final recommended size and feature information such as fit, elasticity, and presence or absence of bending of the top of the recommended size may be provided together. In addition, if there is a part identified as a worrying part through input of body information and additional information, a comment requesting confirmation of the troubled part can also be provided. In addition, related information may be provided so that it can be confirmed how accurate the predicted body value is according to the sincerity of the input body information or additional information. Referring to FIG. 15A, it is possible to indicate how accurate the predicted body value is through a comment such as 'accuracy: attention level'. The user may check the information related to the accuracy of the predicted body value and try to input the body information or additional information again through the interface shown in FIG. 15B.

The fit score may be represented by a value obtained by subtracting the predicted value of the body part from the measured value of each part of the product, and may be displayed in green if the calculated value is a positive number and in gray if the calculated value is a negative number. Areas without measured values of the product may be displayed in white. As shown in FIG. 15C , it is also possible to check how the comfort score of the same part varies for each product size. Referring to FIG. 15C , it can be seen that the fit scores of the waist, hip, and thigh increase as the size of the product increases.

In another embodiment, when providing size recommendation information for a top, not only the main parts of the top, but also the main parts of the bottom, for example, the body size of parts such as the hip, thigh, leg length, etc. are displayed together, The screen may be provided in such a way that a fit score is provided only to a part related to the top.

On the other hand, when providing size recommendation information for the bottom, a comfort score of the main part of the bottom, for example, the waist, hip, pelvis, thigh, leg, etc. is provided, and the final recommended size calculated based on the score; Characteristic information such as fit, elasticity, and presence or absence of bending of the bottom of the recommended size may be provided together. In addition, if there is a part identified as a worrying part through input of body information and additional information, a comment requesting confirmation of the troubled part can also be provided. In addition, related information may be provided so that it can be confirmed how accurate the predicted body value is according to the sincerity of the input body information or additional information. Referring to FIG. 15A, it is possible to indicate how accurate the predicted body value is through a comment such as 'accuracy: attention level'. The user may check the information related to the accuracy of the predicted body value and try to input the body information or additional information again through the interface shown in FIG. 15B.

The fit score may be represented by a value obtained by subtracting the predicted value of the body part from the measured value of each part of the product, and may be displayed in green if the calculated value is a positive number and in gray if the calculated value is a negative number. Areas without measured values of the product may be displayed in white. As shown in FIG. 15C , it is also possible to check how the comfort score of the same part varies for each product size. Referring to FIG. 15C , it can be seen that the fit scores of the waist, hip, and thigh increase as the size of the product increases.

In another embodiment, in the case of providing size recommendation information for a lower garment, not only the main parts of the lower garment described above but also the main parts of the upper garment, such as the shoulder, forearm, chest, armhole, waist, arm length, etc., of the body The screen may be provided in such a way that the dimensions are also displayed, but the comfort score is provided only to the part related to the bottom.

Also, the size recommendation information may provide information on the length of clothing. When purchasing clothing, users consider the length of clothing suitable for their height as a major purchase point when purchasing clothing. As shown in FIG. 16 , the clothing recommendation server according to the disclosed embodiment indicates the length line of clothing suitable for the user's height, so that the user can check where the length of the product comes from his or her body.

Referring to FIG. 16A , size recommendation information may be provided by showing a length line of a bottom according to a user's height (164 cm). That is, lines may be drawn at intervals of 10 cm from the line indicating the position of the lower end when the length of the bottom is 40 cm to the line indicating the position of the hem when the length of the bottom is 90 cm. The line spacing can be set by the user. As shown in FIG. 16A, when the user's height is 164 cm and the length of the bottom is 99 cm, the user can predict what part of the body the hem of the product will be located by looking at the value of the length line.

Referring to FIG. 16B , size recommendation information may be provided by showing a length line of a top according to a user's height (164 cm). That is, lines may be drawn at intervals of 10 cm from the line indicating the location of the hem of the top when the length of the top is 40 cm to the line indicating the location of the bottom of the top when the length of the top is 70 cm. The line spacing can be set by the user. As shown in FIG. 16B, when the user's height is 164 cm and the length of the top is 52 cm, the user can predict what part of the body the hem of the product will be located by looking at the value of the length line.

In addition, as shown in FIG. 17 , when input of information through the aforementioned body information input interface and additional information input interface is completed, the clothing recommendation server 300 inputs the input information into a preset clothing recommendation algorithm to provide user information. Recommended clothing information suitable for body information and additional information may be provided, and such recommended clothing information may be provided on the display of the user terminal 100 .

Recommended clothing information is information determined based on the user's physical characteristics, information on the size of clothing worn normally, and interest in fashion among clothing of a suitable size for the user, and information on various products may be provided.

For example, if the user has a body type in which the lower body is more developed than the upper body, the recommended clothing information may provide information on a top of a recommended size among tops purchased by people with developed lower body types.

In order to determine more personalized recommended clothing, the above-described additional information input interface may further receive additional inputs of information related to the user's concern about body shape or posture, and information about fashion taste or activity tendency. The clothing recommendation server 300 may recommend clothing tailored to the individual user by utilizing more personalized information.

For example, the additional information input interface requests input of various information related to concerns about body shape or posture, such as turtle neck, round shoulder, upper and lower body asymmetry, left and right asymmetry, stooped posture, straight waist, wearing corrective underwear, and whether or not to have body plastic surgery. can In addition, the additional information input interface can be configured according to fashion taste or activity tendency, such as whether the user prefers casual clothes or office look, whether he prefers static or dynamic activities, whether he prefers indoor cafes or outdoor activities. You can request the input of various information about.

Recommended clothing information may provide information on recommended clothing more tailored to the individual user by additionally utilizing such more personalized information.

The user terminal 100 is not particularly limited as long as it provides a wired or wireless communication function and has a display function capable of outputting an image or text. For example, the user terminal 100 includes a desktop computer, a laptop computer, a tablet PC, a wireless phone, a mobile phone, and a smart phone. ), smart watch, smart glass, e-book reader, portable multimedia player (PMP), portable game device, navigation device, digital camera, digital multimedia broadcasting (DMB) player, digital audio recorder, digital audio player, digital picture recorder, digital picture player, digital video recorder, digital video player (digital video player), etc., but is not limited thereto.

The sales server 200 provides the user terminal 100 with the various platforms provided for selling clothes, and recommends clothes of a size suitable for the body information input by the user in the clothing recommendation server 300. Data may be provided to the clothing recommendation server 300 (210).

18 illustrates receiving clothing data from a cooperative company server in the clothing recommendation system according to the disclosed embodiment.

Referring to FIG. 18 , the sales server 200 may provide clothing data to the clothing recommendation server 300 through the clothing information API. For example, clothing data includes clothing photo information, clothing size information, clothing color information, clothing brand information, clothing purchase information, size information for each part of clothing, clothing material information, clothing category information, and clothing fit information. , presence or absence of waist banding, clothing washing information, clothing thickness, season information suitable for clothing, etc., but are not limited thereto.

Also, such clothing data may be input by a clothing seller through a clothing data input interface provided by the clothing recommendation server 300 and stored in the clothing recommendation server 300 . The clothing data input interface may provide an interface to sequentially input the clothing data described above. For example, an interface capable of registering a picture of clothing, an interface capable of registering a category of clothing, an interface capable of entering information about a clothing purchasing agency, an interface capable of inputting clothing size information, and an interface capable of inputting clothing size information. An interface for registering a picture worn by a model, an interface for inputting other desired descriptions, and the like may be provided. UIs of respective interfaces may employ various known types of UIs.

The clothing recommendation server 300 may provide a size recommendation function and a clothing recommendation function through the user terminal 100 when the user purchases clothing by accessing the aforementioned various platforms for clothing purchase through the user terminal 100. there is.

The clothing recommendation server 300 according to the disclosed embodiment calculates a fit score based on information input by the user and the communication unit 301 capable of performing wired/wireless communication with the user terminal 100 or the sales server 200, and calculates the size may include a controller 302 that recommends or recommends clothes.

The communication unit 301 may exchange data with the user terminal 100 or the sales server 200 through a communication network. The network means a connection structure capable of exchanging information between nodes such as the user terminal 100, the sales server 200, and the clothing recommendation server 300. An example of such a network is the Internet, Includes but is not limited to Local Area Network (LAN), Wireless Local Area Network (Wireless LAN), Wide Area Network (WAN), Personal Area Network (PAN), 3G, 4G, 5G, LTE, Wi-Fi, etc. . Internet consists of the TCP/IP protocol and several services that exist on its upper layer, namely HTTP (HyperText Transfer Protocol), Telnet, FTP (File Transfer Protocol), DNS (Domain Name System), SMTP (Simple Mail Transfer Protocol), SNMP ( Simple Network Management Protocol), Network File Service (NFS), and Network Information Service (NIS).

The control unit 302 of the clothing recommendation server 300 predicts the user's fit using the user's body information and additional information in order to recommend clothing of a size suitable for the user's body information, and recommends a suitable size.

The control unit 302 includes at least one memory storing a program for performing the above-described operation and an operation to be described later, and at least one processor executing the stored program.

The size recommendation function provided by the control unit 302 of the clothing recommendation server 300 is provided in the form of objects such as pop-up messages or various types of thumbnails or icons to the above-mentioned various platforms, allowing users to input body information and additional information. It can start with induction. A user may input his/her own body information or additional information by clicking or touching such an object or taking a subsequent action according to a message conveyed by the object.

For example, a corresponding object may provide various types of information for inducing a user to input body information, and the user may select a desired body information input method. 3 to 6, the object may include a message inducing a click or touch of the object to input body information, a message inducing QR code recognition, or body information through a phone connection. It may also include a message prompting input.

The user may click or touch an object, scan a QR code, or call a counselor to input body information according to a message corresponding to a desired body information input method.

When a corresponding object is touched or clicked, a screen for inputting body information may be switched, or an interface for inputting body information may be provided on a part of the screen of the user terminal 100 . Alternatively, when the QR code is scanned according to the guidance of the object, a screen for inputting body information may be displayed on the user terminal 100 used for scanning the QR code. Alternatively, according to the guidance of the object, the body information may be transmitted orally through a call with a telephone counselor or the body information may be input through a text message or the like.

The shape or display method of the object displayed on the user terminal 100 that induces the input of body information, and the method of displaying the body information input interface or switching to the body information input interface after inputting a command according to the object are limited to those described above. and can be applied in a variety of ways.

When an interface for inputting body information is provided through the aforementioned object, the user can input information requested by the corresponding interface.

The body information input interface first requests input of the user's gender as shown in FIG. 8A and input of basic information such as the user's date of birth, height, and weight as shown in FIG. 8B. The body information input interface may provide a screen requesting input of somewhat different types of information according to the gender of the user inputted. Hereinafter, a case in which the input gender is female and a case in which the input is male will be described. First of all, if the input gender is female, it will be explained first.

The body information input interface may provide a screen for inputting information on the user's physical characteristics. For example, as shown in FIG. 8C , a screen requesting an input of physical characteristics such as whether the user's upper body or lower body is more developed may be provided. A screen requesting input of this information may be provided regardless of gender.

Also, as shown in FIG. 8D , the body information input interface may provide a screen for requesting input of characteristics of the user's upper body. For example, if the input gender is female, whether the shoulder size is narrow, normal, wide, short, normal, long, small chest, normal, large, small belly, A screen for requesting input of characteristics of the upper body, such as whether it is normal or large, may be provided.

Also, the body information input interface may provide a screen for requesting input of characteristics of the user's lower body. For example, as shown in FIG. 8E, if the input gender is female, whether the hip is small, normal or large, the pelvis is narrow, normal, or wide, the thigh is narrow, normal, or wide, A screen for requesting input of characteristics of the lower body, such as whether the legs are short, normal, or long, may be provided.

In addition, the body information input interface displays a screen requesting input of physical characteristics such as whether the user has a lot of muscle mass, a little muscle mass, normal muscle mass, or not much muscle mass, as shown in FIG. 8F, if the input gender is female. can provide

Input of the above-described information is continuously followed by input of information of another category after input of one category of information. For example, when the input of the characteristics of the upper body is finished, the screen may be switched to a screen requesting input of the characteristics of the lower body.

When the input gender is male, there may be some differences in the expression of the questionnaire from when the input gender is female, but similar information is requested in the larger framework. If the input gender is male, the body information input interface may provide a screen for inputting information on the user's physical characteristics. For example, a screen requesting an input on physical characteristics such as whether the user's upper body or lower body is more developed may be provided. As described above, the screen requesting input of this information may be provided regardless of gender.

In addition, the body information input interface determines whether the input gender is male, whether the shoulder size is narrow, normal, wide, short arms, normal, long, short legs, normal, long, hips. A screen requesting input of body characteristics such as whether is small, normal, or large may be provided.

In addition, in the body information input interface, if the input gender is male, whether the chest is narrow, normal, wide, forearm is small, normal, large, waist size is small, normal, large, thigh A screen requesting input of body characteristics such as whether is small, normal, or large may be provided.

Also, the body information input interface may provide a screen for requesting input of characteristics of the user's lower body. For example, whether the hip is small, normal or large, the pelvis is narrow, normal, wide, the thigh is narrow, normal, wide, the leg is short, normal, or long, etc. It is possible to provide a screen requesting the input of the characteristics for.

In addition, if the input gender is male, the body information input interface provides a screen requesting input on physical characteristics such as whether the user has a muscular body, a standard body, a slight belly, a large belly, or not sure. can do.

Also, when the input of the body information ends, the screen may be converted to an interface requesting input of additional information. That is, a screen requesting an input such as the size of clothing that is usually purchased or worn or interest in fashion may be provided.

For example, referring to FIG. 11A , the additional information input interface may provide a screen requesting an input by grabbing the wrist with the thumb and forefinger and confirming whether the thumb and index finger touch or not.

Also, the additional information input interface may provide a screen for requesting an input of what size clothing to purchase based on the normal size when purchasing clothing. For example, referring to FIG. 11B , when purchasing a top, an input may be requested according to the type of top which size to purchase based on the normal size. In addition, when purchasing a bottom, an input may be requested according to the type of bottom which size is to be purchased based on the regular size. In addition, when purchasing shoes, an input may be requested according to the type of shoes to be purchased based on the regular size.

Also, the additional information input interface may provide a screen for requesting an input of what size underwear is usually purchased when purchasing underwear. For example, referring to FIG. 11C , if the input gender is female, a screen requesting input of the size normally worn for bras and panties may be provided, and if the input gender is male, referring to FIG. 11D A screen requesting an input of whether the size of the underwear usually worn is XS, S, M, L, XL, XXL, 3XL, or not sure may be provided.

In addition, the additional information input interface may provide a screen on which the user himself/herself can directly input his/her own size numerically. Some users are well aware of their body size. Accordingly, when the user wants to specifically input his own size, a screen for directly inputting the specific body part dimensions as shown in FIG. 11E may be provided.

Also, the additional information input interface may provide a questionnaire for confirming the user's level of interest in fashion. For example, referring to FIG. 11F , the additional information input interface may request an input of selection among whether the user has a great interest in fashion, a lot of interest, normal interest, little or no interest in fashion.

When the input of information through the above-described body information input interface and additional information input interface is completed, the clothing recommendation server 300 inputs the input information into a preset clothing recommendation algorithm to obtain a size suitable for the user's body information and additional information. Clothing may be recommended, and such recommendation information may be provided to the display of the user terminal 100 (310).

For example, as shown in FIGS. 12 to 14 , the size recommendation information may be provided by displaying well-fitting size information and a feeling of wearing comfort for each main part of the corresponding clothing by numerical values or text.

Alternatively, as shown in FIGS. 15 and 16 , the size recommendation information may provide more specific information by classifying upper and lower garments.

Referring to FIG. 15A , when providing size recommendation information for a top, a fit score for major parts of the top, eg, shoulder, forearm, chest, armhole, waist, arm length, etc. is provided, and based on the score The calculated final recommended size and feature information such as fit, elasticity, and presence or absence of bending of the top of the recommended size may be provided together. In addition, if there is a part identified as a worrying part through input of body information and additional information, a comment requesting confirmation of the troubled part can also be provided. In addition, related information may be provided so that it can be confirmed how accurate the predicted body value is according to the sincerity of the input body information or additional information. Referring to FIG. 15A, it is possible to indicate how accurate the predicted body value is through a comment such as 'accuracy: attention level'. The user may check the information related to the accuracy of the predicted body value and try to input the body information or additional information again through the interface shown in FIG. 15B.

The fit score may be represented by a value obtained by subtracting the predicted value of the body part from the measured value of each part of the product, and may be displayed in green if the calculated value is a positive number and in gray if the calculated value is a negative number. Areas without measured values of the product may be displayed in white. As shown in FIG. 15C , it is also possible to check how the comfort score of the same part varies for each product size. Referring to FIG. 15C , it can be seen that the fit scores of the waist, hip, and thigh increase as the size of the product increases.

In another embodiment, when providing size recommendation information for a top, not only the main parts of the top, but also the main parts of the bottom, for example, the body size of parts such as the hip, thigh, leg length, etc. are displayed together, The screen may be provided in such a way that a fit score is provided only to a part related to the top.

On the other hand, when providing size recommendation information for the bottom, a comfort score of the main part of the bottom, for example, the waist, hip, pelvis, thigh, leg, etc. is provided, and the final recommended size calculated based on the score; Characteristic information such as fit, elasticity, and presence or absence of bending of the bottom of the recommended size may be provided together. In addition, if there is a part identified as a worrying part through input of body information and additional information, a comment requesting confirmation of the troubled part can also be provided. In addition, related information may be provided so that it can be confirmed how accurate the predicted body value is according to the sincerity of the input body information or additional information. Referring to FIG. 15A, it is possible to indicate how accurate the predicted body value is through a comment such as 'accuracy: attention level'. The user may check the information related to the accuracy of the predicted body value and try to input the body information or additional information again through the interface shown in FIG. 15B.

The fit score may be represented by a value obtained by subtracting the predicted value of the body part from the measured value of each part of the product, and may be displayed in green if the calculated value is a positive number and in gray if the calculated value is a negative number. Areas without measured values of the product may be displayed in white. As shown in FIG. 15C , it is also possible to check how the comfort score of the same part varies for each product size. Referring to FIG. 15C , it can be seen that the fit scores of the waist, hip, and thigh increase as the size of the product increases.

In another embodiment, in the case of providing size recommendation information for a lower garment, not only the main parts of the lower garment described above but also the main parts of the upper garment, such as the shoulder, forearm, chest, armhole, waist, arm length, etc., of the body The screen may be provided in such a way that the dimensions are also displayed, but the comfort score is provided only to the part related to the bottom.

Also, the size recommendation information may provide information on the length of clothing. When purchasing clothing, users consider the length of clothing suitable for their height as a major purchase point when purchasing clothing. As shown in FIG. 16 , the clothing recommendation server according to the disclosed embodiment indicates the length line of clothing suitable for the user's height, so that the user can check where the length of the product comes from his or her body.

Referring to FIG. 16A , size recommendation information may be provided by showing a length line of a bottom according to a user's height (164 cm). That is, lines may be drawn at intervals of 10 cm from the line indicating the position of the lower end when the length of the bottom is 40 cm to the line indicating the position of the hem when the length of the bottom is 90 cm. The line spacing can be set by the user. As shown in FIG. 16A, when the user's height is 164 cm and the length of the bottom is 99 cm, the user can predict what part of the body the hem of the product will be located by looking at the value of the length line.

Referring to FIG. 16B , size recommendation information may be provided by showing a length line of a top according to a user's height (164 cm). That is, lines may be drawn at intervals of 10 cm from the line indicating the location of the hem of the top when the length of the top is 40 cm to the line indicating the location of the bottom of the top when the length of the top is 70 cm. The line spacing can be set by the user. As shown in FIG. 16B, when the user's height is 164 cm and the length of the top is 52 cm, the user can predict what part of the body the hem of the product will be located by looking at the value of the length line.

In addition, as shown in FIG. 17 , when input of information through the aforementioned body information input interface and additional information input interface is completed, the clothing recommendation server 300 inputs the input information into a preset clothing recommendation algorithm to provide user information. Recommended clothing information suitable for body information and additional information may be provided, and such recommended clothing information may be provided on the display of the user terminal 100 .

Recommended clothing information is information determined based on the user's physical characteristics, information on the size of clothing worn normally, and interest in fashion among clothing of a suitable size for the user, and information on various products may be provided.

For example, if the user has a body type in which the lower body is more developed than the upper body, the recommended clothing information may provide information on a top of a recommended size among tops purchased by people with developed lower body types.

In order to determine more personalized recommended clothing, the above-described additional information input interface may further receive additional inputs of information related to the user's concern about body shape or posture, and information about fashion taste or activity tendency. The clothing recommendation server 300 may recommend clothing tailored to the individual user by utilizing more personalized information.

For example, the additional information input interface requests input of various information related to concerns about body shape or posture, such as turtle neck, round shoulder, upper and lower body asymmetry, left and right asymmetry, stooped posture, straight waist, wearing corrective underwear, and whether or not to have body plastic surgery. can In addition, the additional information input interface can be configured according to fashion tastes or activity inclinations, such as whether the user prefers casual wear or office look, whether he prefers static or dynamic activities, whether he prefers indoor cafes or outdoor activities. You can request the input of various information about.

Recommended clothing information may provide information on recommended clothing more tailored to the individual user by additionally utilizing such more personalized information.

The above-described clothing recommendation server 300 may provide size information or recommended clothing information more customized to the user based on body information or additional information input by the user, through which the user may purchase clothing in an online market. You can have more confidence in choosing the size that can be the most problematic.

Meanwhile, the disclosed embodiments may be implemented in the form of a recording medium storing instructions executable by a computer. Instructions may be stored in the form of program codes, and when executed by a processor, create program modules to perform operations of the disclosed embodiments. The recording medium may be implemented as a computer-readable recording medium.

Computer-readable recording media include all types of recording media in which instructions that can be decoded by a computer are stored. For example, there may be read only memory (ROM), random access memory (RAM), a magnetic tape, a magnetic disk, a flash memory, an optical data storage device, and the like.

The device-readable storage medium may be provided in the form of a non-transitory storage medium. Here, 'non-temporary' only means that the storage medium is a tangible device and does not contain signals (e.g., electromagnetic waves), and this term refers to the case where data is stored semi-permanently in the storage medium. and temporary storage are not distinguished. For example, 'non-temporary storage medium' may include a buffer in which data is temporarily stored.

As above, the disclosed embodiments have been described with reference to the accompanying drawings. Those skilled in the art to which the present invention pertains will understand that the present invention can be implemented in a form different from the disclosed embodiments without changing the technical spirit or essential features of the present invention. The disclosed embodiments are illustrative and should not be construed as limiting.

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Claims (24)

a communication unit configured to receive user's body information; and
When the user's body information is received, a size suitable for the user is recommended based on the user's body information, and the hem of the clothing of the recommended size is located on which part of the user's body. A clothing recommendation server including a control unit provided to provide a body image with parts displayed thereon. According to claim 1,
The control unit,
A clothing recommendation server displaying length information of clothing and a line where a hem of the clothing of the corresponding length is located on the body image. According to claim 2,
The control unit,
A clothing recommendation server displaying the line at predetermined intervals. According to claim 2,
The control unit,
A clothing recommendation server configured to determine a position of a line displayed on the body image based on body information including the height and weight of the user. According to claim 1,
The control unit,
If the clothing of the recommended size is a top, the clothing recommendation server provides size information of a body part corresponding to at least one of shoulder, chest, waist, arm length, forearm, and armhole. According to claim 1,
The control unit,
If the clothing of the recommended size is a lower garment, the clothing recommendation server provides size information of a body part corresponding to at least one of waist, hip, pelvis, thigh, and leg length. According to claim 1,
The control unit,
A clothing recommendation server configured to provide a body image in which a body part corresponding to a main part of the clothing of the recommended size is displayed, and display and provide size information along with the displayed body part. According to claim 1,
The control unit,
If the clothing of the recommended size is a top, the clothing recommendation server provides a body image displaying a body part corresponding to at least one of a shoulder, a chest, a waist, an arm length, a forearm, and an armhole. According to claim 8,
The control unit,
A clothing recommendation server displaying and providing the size information corresponding to the displayed body part together. According to claim 1,
The control unit,
If the clothing of the recommended size is a lower garment, the clothing recommendation server provides a body image displaying a body part corresponding to at least one of waist, hip, pelvis, thigh, and leg length. According to claim 10,
The control unit,
A clothing recommendation server displaying and providing the size information corresponding to the displayed body part together. According to claim 1,
The control unit,
A clothing recommendation server that provides a comfort score of a body part corresponding to a main part of the clothing of the recommended size. receive user's body information;
recommending a size suitable for the user based on the user's body information;
and providing a body image in which a portion of the hem of the clothing of the recommended size is displayed so that the hem of the user's body is located. According to claim 13,
Providing a body image in which the part where the hem is located is displayed,
and displaying, on the body image, length information and a line where the hem of the clothing of the corresponding length is located. According to claim 14,
Displaying the line on the body image,
and displaying the line at predetermined intervals. According to claim 14,
Displaying the line on the body image,
and determining a position of a line displayed on the body image based on body information including the height and weight of the user. According to claim 13,
If the clothing of the recommended size is a top, providing size information of a body part corresponding to at least one of a shoulder, a chest, a waist, an arm length, a forearm, and an armhole. According to claim 13,
If the clothing of the recommended size is a lower garment, providing size information of a body part corresponding to at least one of waist, hip, pelvis, thigh, and leg length. According to claim 13,
providing a body image in which a body part corresponding to a main part of the clothing of the recommended size is displayed;
The clothing recommendation method further comprising displaying and providing the size information together with the displayed body part. According to claim 13,
If the clothing of the recommended size is a top, providing a body image displaying a body part corresponding to at least one of the shoulder, chest, waist, arm length, forearm, and armhole. According to claim 20,
The clothing recommendation method further comprising displaying and providing the size information corresponding to the displayed body part together. According to claim 13,
If the clothing of the recommended size is a bottom, providing a body image in which a body part corresponding to at least one of waist, hip, pelvis, thigh, and leg length is displayed; The method of claim 22,
The clothing recommendation method further comprising displaying and providing the size information corresponding to the displayed body part together. According to claim 13,
The clothing recommendation method further comprising providing a fit score of a body part corresponding to a main part of the clothing of the recommended size.

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