Abstract

A technique for transforming an image of an article for virtual presentation without transformation-induced distortion of a shape-invariant area of the article. In an embodiment, a first region of the article image may be identified using automated image processing. The first region may represent a shape-sensitive area of the article whose aspect ratio needs to be controlled when the article image is transformed for use in the virtual presentation. The article image may be transformed to provide a transformed article image for use in the virtual presentation. The transformation of the article image may include a differential transformation that transforms a shape or size of the first region of the article image differently than a shape or size of a second region of the article image representing an area of the article outside the shape-sensitive area. The differential transformation prevents distortion of the first region of the article image.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06T 3/00 - Geometric image transformations in the plane of the image
• G06T 19/00 - Manipulating 3D models or images for computer graphics
• G06T 7/30 - Determination of transform parameters for the alignment of images, i.e. image registration
• G06T 5/00 - Image enhancement or restoration
• G06T 5/50 - Image enhancement or restoration using two or more images, e.g. averaging or subtraction
• G06T 15/20 - Perspective computation

Abstract

A technique for combining first and second images respectively depicting first and second subject matter to facilitate virtual presentation. The first image is processed to identify portions or regions of the first subject matter and determine an estimated depth location of each portion or region. A composite image is generated that depicts the second subject matter overlayed, inserted or otherwise combined with the first subject matter. One or more of the portions or regions of the first subject matter are added, removed, enhanced or modified in the composite image in order to generate a realistic appearance of the first subject matter combined with the second subject matter. The composite image is caused to be displayed as a virtual presentation.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06T 11/60 - Editing figures and textCombining figures or text
• G06Q 30/06 - Buying, selling or leasing transactions
• G06T 3/40 - Scaling of whole images or parts thereof, e.g. expanding or contracting
• G06F 3/0482 - Interaction with lists of selectable items, e.g. menus
• G06N 20/00 - Machine learning
• G06N 20/20 - Ensemble learning

Abstract

An expandable container includes a substantially horizontal base, four side walls, and a rim defining a container opening having a larger cross section than the base. At least one of the four side walls is configured as a movable side wall, having an upwardly extending side portion and a substantially horizontal base portion. An upper edge portion of the side portion is connected to the rim by a hinge such that the movable side wall is movable between a nesting position, in which the side wall is inclined to facilitate nesting of the container inside another container, and an expanded position, in which the side wall is moved outwardly to increase the storage space of the container, when compared to the nesting position. A system includes a main tote in which a plurality of expandable containers as described above may be nested.

IPC Classes  ?

• B65D 1/22 - Boxes or like containers with side walls of substantial depth for enclosing contents
• B65D 21/06 - Containers specially shaped, or provided with fittings or attachments, to facilitate nesting, stacking, or joining together with movable parts adapted to be placed in alternative positions for nesting the containers when empty and for stacking them when full
• B65D 77/04 - Articles or materials enclosed in two or more containers disposed one within another

Abstract

A computerized method, system and computer program product may comprise: generating or receiving a search result in response to a user query by a user that searches for an item, the search result depicting the item; and modifying the search result by generating a combination image that depicts user-defined subject matter engaging with the item. The present invention may provide other and/or additional benefits or advantages.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06F 16/583 - Retrieval characterised by using metadata, e.g. metadata not derived from the content or metadata generated manually using metadata automatically derived from the content
• G06K 9/32 - Aligning or centering of the image pick-up or image-field
• G06T 7/194 - SegmentationEdge detection involving foreground-background segmentation
• G06T 7/11 - Region-based segmentation
• G06N 20/00 - Machine learning
• G06T 19/00 - Manipulating 3D models or images for computer graphics
• G06F 16/538 - Presentation of query results
• G06K 9/00 - Methods or arrangements for reading or recognising printed or written characters or for recognising patterns, e.g. fingerprints
• G06T 11/00 - 2D [Two Dimensional] image generation
• G06N 7/00 - Computing arrangements based on specific mathematical models
• G06N 20/10 - Machine learning using kernel methods, e.g. support vector machines [SVM]

Abstract

A technique for combining first and second images respectively depicting first and second subject matter to facilitate virtual presentation. A first image depicting the first subject matter may be received digital form. A second image depicting the second subject matter may also be received digital form. The second image may be image-processed in various ways to prepare the second subject matter for virtual presentation with the first subject matter. A composite image may be generated that depicts the second subject matter overlayed onto the first subject matter. The composite image may be caused to be displayed in a virtual presentation.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06T 11/60 - Editing figures and textCombining figures or text
• G06Q 30/06 - Buying, selling or leasing transactions
• G06T 3/40 - Scaling of whole images or parts thereof, e.g. expanding or contracting
• G06F 3/0482 - Interaction with lists of selectable items, e.g. menus

Abstract

A technique for combining user selectable product images and facilitating visualization-assisted virtual dressing. A user image comprising a photograph or video of a real human subject may be received digital form. The user image may be incorporated into an anchor image representing a digital canvas to which one or more clothing product images may be added. One or more clothing products having one or more associated product images may be identified. The one or more product images may be image-processed in various ways. Virtual dressing of the user image may be performed by incorporating the one or more product images into the anchor image to generate a composite anchor image that depicts the one or more products being worn by the human subject according to an intended manner of use thereof. The composite anchor image is caused to be displayed.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06T 11/60 - Editing figures and textCombining figures or text
• G06Q 30/06 - Buying, selling or leasing transactions
• G06T 3/40 - Scaling of whole images or parts thereof, e.g. expanding or contracting
• G06F 3/0482 - Interaction with lists of selectable items, e.g. menus

Abstract

System, device, and method of image processing, particularly utilizing machine learning and computer vision. A user selects a particular shirt from an online catalog; and instead of seeing an image of the shirt on the shelf or being worn by a model, the system generates and shows to the user an image of that particular shirt being virtually dressed by that particular user. The user requests the system to show search results for blue pants; and instead of producing generic images of blue pants, on the shelf or worn by various models, the system generates user-tailored search results that shown various types of blue pants being virtually worn by the user himself, or virtually worn by a particular other person that is selected by the user. The system enhances the product image by correcting it and by adding realistically-looking shading and wrinkles.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06T 11/60 - Editing figures and textCombining figures or text
• G06Q 30/06 - Buying, selling or leasing transactions
• G06K 9/00 - Methods or arrangements for reading or recognising printed or written characters or for recognising patterns, e.g. fingerprints
• G06T 11/00 - 2D [Two Dimensional] image generation
• G06Q 30/02 - MarketingPrice estimation or determinationFundraising
• G06K 9/36 - Image preprocessing, i.e. processing the image information without deciding about the identity of the image

Goods & Services

Downloadable computer application software for mobile phones, namely, software for incentivizing personal growth in the areas of physical fitness, nutrition, family relationships, and personal finance, and social networking related thereto Arranging of contests; Providing recognition and incentives by the way of awards to demonstrate excellence in the field of physical fitness, nutrition, family relationships, and personal finance

Abstract

System, device, and method of image processing, particularly utilizing machine learning and computer vision. A computerized method includes: obtaining a user-image of a user of an electronic device; generating a user-mask image that corresponds to the user-image processed to exclude background image-data of that user-image; receiving a product-image of a particular product; generating from the product-image a product-mask image that corresponds to the product-image processed to exclude background image-data of the product-image; receiving the product-mask image and the user-mask image, and generating from them a combined or composite user-and-product image which depicts that particular user engaging with that particular product.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06F 16/583 - Retrieval characterised by using metadata, e.g. metadata not derived from the content or metadata generated manually using metadata automatically derived from the content
• G06K 9/32 - Aligning or centering of the image pick-up or image-field
• G06T 7/194 - SegmentationEdge detection involving foreground-background segmentation
• G06T 7/11 - Region-based segmentation
• G06N 20/00 - Machine learning
• G06T 11/00 - 2D [Two Dimensional] image generation
• G06T 19/00 - Manipulating 3D models or images for computer graphics
• G06K 9/00 - Methods or arrangements for reading or recognising printed or written characters or for recognising patterns, e.g. fingerprints

Abstract

Method and apparatus for facilitating virtual object selection and interaction in a computer-generated environment such as a virtual or augmented reality 3-D environment are disclosed. A physical controller allows interaction by the user with a tool displayed at a first position in the computer-generated environment where, when a first signal is received from the physical controller to initiate selection of the tool, a visual cue is created in the computer-generated environment. The visual cue includes a vector that allows targeting of the tool and is displayed with respect to a virtual controller that is a graphical representation of the physical controller in the computer-generated environment. Upon receipt of a selection signal from the physical controller when the vector and the tool intersect, the computer-generated environment is updated to display the tool at a second location that is relative to the virtual controller.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06F 3/0481 - Interaction techniques based on graphical user interfaces [GUI] based on specific properties of the displayed interaction object or a metaphor-based environment, e.g. interaction with desktop elements like windows or icons, or assisted by a cursor's changing behaviour or appearance
• G02B 27/01 - Head-up displays
• G06F 3/0484 - Interaction techniques based on graphical user interfaces [GUI] for the control of specific functions or operations, e.g. selecting or manipulating an object, an image or a displayed text element, setting a parameter value or selecting a range

Abstract

A technique for combining user selectable product images and facilitating visualization-assisted coordinated product acquisition. One or more products having one or more associated product images may be identified. The one or more product images may be image processed by incorporating the image(s) into an anchor image to generate a composite anchor image that depicts the one or more products according to an intended manner of use thereof. The image processing may include using product dimension information to scale the one or more product images as necessary to match a scale of the anchor image. The composite anchor image may be caused to be displayed in association with one or more user interface elements, the user interface elements being operable to initiate a coordinated product transaction involving the one or more products. Responsive to the one or more user interface elements being activated, the coordinated product transaction may be initiated.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06T 3/40 - Scaling of whole images or parts thereof, e.g. expanding or contracting
• G06Q 30/06 - Buying, selling or leasing transactions
• G06T 11/60 - Editing figures and textCombining figures or text
• G06F 3/0482 - Interaction with lists of selectable items, e.g. menus

Goods & Services

Advertising and marketing services, namely, arranging and managing the sale or bidding process for online and mobile advertising space. Software as a service featuring software for creating, building, integrating, managing, tracking and reporting advertising space and advertisements; software as a service featuring software for selling advertising space and for placing advertising space up for bids; software as a service featuring software for performing targeted campaigns, for deploying advertising online and via electronic devices and media, and for managing and reporting revenue streams from advertising.

Goods & Services

Retail store services featuring a wide variety of consumer goods; Retail grocery stores; Retail pharmacy services; Retail store services featuring a wide variety of consumer goods of others; Retail store services featuring electronics, appliances, indoor and outdoor furniture, home décor, health, beauty and personal care products, household essentials, apparel, home improvement products, grilling products, entertainment recordings, video games, books and publications, musical instruments, office supplies, arts and craft supplies; online retail store services featuring a wide variety of consumer goods; Online retail grocery stores; Online retail pharmacy services; Online retail store services featuring a wide variety of consumer goods of others; Online retail store services featuring electronics, appliances, indoor and outdoor furniture, grilling products, home improvement products, home décor, health, beauty and personal care products, household essentials, apparel, entertainment recordings, video games, books and publications, musical instruments, office supplies, arts and craft supplies money transfer; money wiring services; financial transaction services, namely, providing secure commercial transactions and payment options using a mobile device at a point of sale

Goods & Services

Retail store services featuring a wide variety of consumer goods; Retail grocery stores; Retail pharmacy services; Retail store services featuring a wide variety of consumer goods of others; Retail store services featuring electronics, appliances, indoor and outdoor furniture, home décor, health, beauty and personal care products, household essentials, apparel, home improvement products, grilling products, entertainment recordings, video games, books and publications, musical instruments, office supplies, arts and craft supplies; online retail store services featuring a wide variety of consumer goods; Online retail grocery stores; Online retail pharmacy services; Online retail store services featuring a wide variety of consumer goods of others; Online retail store services featuring electronics, appliances, indoor and outdoor furniture, grilling products, home improvement products, home décor, health, beauty and personal care products, household essentials, apparel, entertainment recordings, video games, books and publications, musical instruments, office supplies, arts and craft supplies money transfer; money wiring services; financial transaction services, namely, providing secure commercial transactions and payment options using a mobile device at a point of sale

Goods & Services

Boots; Bottoms; Caps; Dresses; Footwear; Gloves; Hats; Headwear; Overalls; Pants; Shirts; Shoes; Shorts; Ski gloves; Ski wear; T-shirts; Tops; Vests