SHIRT-FABRIC DISPLAYING ASSISTIVE DEVICE

Abstract

A shirt-fabric displaying assistive device, comprises a cuboidal shaped frame 101 developed to be positioned on a fixed surface, plurality of suction cups 102 adheres surface for securing the frame 101 on the surface, a pair of U-shaped clamps 103 for positioning a fabric roll on the clamps 103, an imaging unit 104 for capturing and processing multiple images of the frame 101, drawer arrangement 105 increases/decreases dimensions of the clamps 103, pair of robotic grippers 106 acquires grip of the ends of the fabric, motorized sliding unit 107 provides translation to the grippers 106, transparent plate 201 to mount the fabric behind the plate 201, motorized hinge joint 202 provides converging/diverging movement to the plate 201, multiple LED’s 203 ( Light Emitting Diode) for emitting an optimum light on the fabric, and a touch interactive display panel 108 for displaying the pattern in different outlines of garments.

Specification

Description:FIELD OF THE INVENTION

[0001] The present invention relates to a shirt-fabric displaying assistive device that is capable of providing assistance in displaying shirt-fabric to the customers in the garments store, thereby enhances the presentation of clothing items.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

[0002] In a garments shop, showcasing shirt fabric to customers involves several important consideration. Firstly, it's essential to understand the diverse preference and needs of the customers base, ranging from different age group varying style preference. Additionally, providing information about the quality, durability and care instructed for each fabric type is aid customers in making informed decision to the user.

[0003] Traditionally, customer faced challenges when selecting fabric on shelves, which failed to provide a comprehensive understanding of how the fabric would appeal in a finished garments, particularly a shirt. This gap in the shopping experience led to the conceptualization and development of the proposed device. Additionally, the traditional method of shirt-fabric displaying is labor intensive along with excessive time consumption.

[0004] CN208784198U discloses about an invention that includes the utility model relates to fabrics to show field, disclose a kind of shirt fabric showing stand, and including multiple show stands for successively sliding setting between each other, the upper surface of show stand is provided with the non-slip mat shelved for fabric. The sliding of the latter show stand is arranged in the bottom of previous show stand and can be accommodated in immediately below previous show stand. The adjusting component for skidding off the distance of previous show stand for adjusting the latter show stand is provided between two adjacent show stands. The utility model has the following advantages that and effect: by the way that non-slip mat is arranged on show stand, so that difficult to slide when shirt fabric is shelved on show stand And because any one show stand is by can partially stretch out the show stand of front one after sliding, it is shown at this time by the way that a variety of shirt fabrics can be shelved on multiple show stand. Adjusting component can control the distance relatively moved between two adjacent show stands, to control display area when the latter show stand removes previous show stand. Although, CN'198 providing a means to the user to show a fabric. However, CN'198 lacks in displaying the pattern in different outlines of garments which may include but is not limited to pants, skirts and dresses, thereby allowing the user to select different outline of garments.

[0005] US3837544A discloses about an invention that includes the device comprises a body adapted to receive disposed thereabout a garment in a manner such that the body is positioned outside the garment interior, and means on the body for removable securing the body to a holder such as a display arm. Serations are optionally provided at the edge of the body and function to maintain the position of a garment disposed about the body fixed relative to the body. The means for removable securing is an inverted substantially L-shaped extension of the body; the means consists of a vertical and a horizontal segment. The vertical segment extends upward from the top edge of the body. The horizontal segment extends from the vertical segment, overhangs the top edge of the body and defines there between a blind slots having a recess which is adapted to removably receive the holder. The body with garment ensconced thereon can be encased in a clear plastic bag. The substantially L-shaped extension may be totally or partially removable; when completely removed the body can be alternatively removably secured to the holder by means of an opening in the body adapted to receive a holder such as a display arm. The device permits ready viewing of a displayed garment. The body is raised slightly to disengage the display arm from the recess, whereupon the display arm moves into the slot and the body can be moved so that the arm is moved along the slot but not out of the slot. After viewing, the procedure is reversed to replace the garment in its original position on the display. Although, US'544 that is capable of displaying garment in a manner such that the body is positioned outside the garment interior. However, US'544 lacks in emitting an optimum light on the fabric, for allowing the user to view the fabric's pattern through the shirt's outline in order to select a desired fabric by visualizing the pattern on the outline.

[0006] Conventionally, many devices have been developed that are capable of displaying shirt-fabric. However, these devices are incapable of displaying the pattern in different outlines of garments which may include but is not limited to pants, skirts and dresses. Additionally, these devices are also incapable of emitting an optimum light on the fabric, for allowing the user to view the fabric's pattern through the shirt's outline in order to select a desired fabric by visualizing the pattern on the outline.

[0007] In order to overcome the aforementioned drawbacks, there exists a need in the art to develop a device that is capable of displaying the pattern in different outlines of garments which may include but is not limited to pants, skirts and dresses, thereby allowing the user to select different outline of garments. In addition the device is able to emit an optimum light on the fabric for allowing the user to view the fabric's pattern through the shirt's outline in order to select a desired fabric by visualizing the pattern on the outline.

OBJECTS OF THE INVENTION

[0008] The principal object of the present invention is to overcome the disadvantages of the prior art.

[0009] An object of the present invention is to develop a device that is capable of providing assistance in displaying shirt-fabric to the customers in the garments store, thereby enhances the presentation of clothing items also offers flexibility in showcasing various fabric texture, patterns, and designs in order to facilitating a way to the user for selecting a desired fabric by visualizing the physical appeal of the garments without wearing.

[0010] Another object of the present invention is to develop a device that is capable of emitting an optimum light on the fabric for allowing the user to view the fabric's pattern through the shirt's outline.

[0011] Yet another object of the present invention is to develop a device that is able to display the pattern in different outlines of garments which may include but is not limited to pants, skirts and dresses, thereby allowing the user to select different outline of garments.

[0012] The foregoing and other objects, features, and advantages of the present invention will become readily apparent upon further review of the following detailed description of the preferred embodiment as illustrated in the accompanying drawings.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

[0013] The present invention relates to a shirt-fabric displaying assistive device that is able to display shirt-fabric to the customers in the garments store, thereby providing a way to the user for selecting a desired fabric by visualizing the physical appeal of the garments.

[0014] According to an embodiment of the present invention, a shirt-fabric displaying assistive device, comprising a cuboidal shaped frame developed to be positioned on a fixed surface, wherein plurality of suction cups are arranged underneath the frame to adhere to the surface for securing the frame on the surface, pair of U-shaped clamps arranged on top portion of the frame that are accessed by a user to position a fabric roll on the clamps, wherein an artificial intelligence-based imaging unit installed on the frame and paired with a processor for capturing and processing multiple images of the frame, respectively to determine dimensions of the fabric roll, based on which an inbuilt microcontroller actuates a drawer arrangement integrated in the clamps to increase/decrease dimensions of the clamps for properly accommodating the fabric roll, an ultrasonic sensor embedded on the frame for determining position of ends of the roll, based on which the microcontroller actuates a pair of robotic grippers arranged on lateral ends of front portion of frame to acquire a grip of the ends of the fabric for pulling the fabric towards the front portion, an angle sensor is embedded on the frame for monitoring alignment of the fabric with respect to the lateral ends, based on which the microcontroller regulates actuation of the grippers.

[0015] According to another embodiment of the present invention, the proposed device further comprises of a motorized sliding unit integrated in between the frame and each of the gripper that is actuated by the microcontroller to provide translation to the grippers for transferring the gripped ends over length of the front portion, in a manner that the front portion is covered with the fabric, and a transparent plate marked with an outline of a shirt, and integrated on the front portion by means of a motorized hinge joint that is actuated by the microcontroller to provide converging/diverging movement to the plate for positioning the plate over the covered fabric, in order to mount the fabric behind the plate, plurality of LED's ( Light Emitting Diode) integrated on peripheral portion of the plate for emitting an optimum light on the fabric, for allowing the user to view the fabric's pattern through the shirt's outline on the transparent plate, thereby providing a way to the user for selecting a desired fabric by visualizing the pattern on the outline, a touch interactive display panel integrated on the frame for displaying the pattern in different outlines of garments which may include but is not limited to pants, skirts and dresses, and battery is configured with the device for providing a continuous power supply to electronically powered components associated with the device.

[0016] While the invention has been described and shown with particular reference to the preferred embodiment, it will be apparent that variations might be possible that would fall within the scope of the present invention.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0017] These and other features, aspects, and advantages of the present invention will become better understood with regard to the following description, appended claims, and accompanying drawings where:
Figure 1 illustrates an isometric view of a shirt-fabric displaying assistive device in a stowed state; and
Figure 2 illustrates an isometric view of the proposed device in a deployed state.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0018] The following description includes the preferred best mode of one embodiment of the present invention. It will be clear from this description of the invention that the invention is not limited to these illustrated embodiments but that the invention also includes a variety of modifications and embodiments thereto. Therefore, the present description should be seen as illustrative and not limiting. While the invention is susceptible to various modifications and alternative constructions, it should be understood, that there is no intention to limit the invention to the specific form disclosed, but, on the contrary, the invention is to cover all modifications, alternative constructions, and equivalents falling within the spirit and scope of the invention as defined in the claims.

[0019] In any embodiment described herein, the open-ended terms "comprising," "comprises," and the like (which are synonymous with "including," "having" and "characterized by") may be replaced by the respective partially closed phrases "consisting essentially of," consists essentially of," and the like or the respective closed phrases "consisting of," "consists of, the like.

[0020] As used herein, the singular forms "a," "an," and "the" designate both the singular and the plural, unless expressly stated to designate the singular only.

[0021] The present invention relates to a shirt-fabric displaying assistive device that is capable of displaying shirt-fabric to the customers in the garments store, thereby enhances the presentation of clothing items also offers flexibility in showcasing various fabric texture, patterns, and designs in order to providing a way to the user for selecting a desired fabric by visualizing the physical appeal of the garments.

[0022] Referring to Figure 1 and Figure 2, an isometric view of a shirt-fabric displaying assistive device in a stowed state and an isometric view of the proposed device in a deployed state are illustrate, respectively comprising a cuboidal shaped frame 101 developed to be positioned on a fixed surface, plurality of suction cups 102 for securing the frame 101 on the surface, a pair of U-shaped clamps 103 accessed by a user to position a fabric roll, an artificial intelligence-based imaging unit 104 for capturing and processing multiple images of the frame 101, a drawer arrangement 105 to increase/decrease dimensions of the clamps 103, a pair of robotic grippers 106 to acquire a grip of the ends of the fabric, a motorized sliding unit 107 to provide translation to the grippers 106, a touch interactive display panel 108 integrated on the frame 101 a transparent plate 201 to mount the fabric behind the plate 201, a motorized hinge joint 202 to provide converging/diverging movement to the plate 201 and plurality of LED's 203 ( Light Emitting Diode) for emitting an optimum light on the fabric.

[0023] The proposed device includes a cuboidal shaped frame 101 developed to be positioned on a fixed surface. The cuboidal shaped frame 101 herein disclosed is made up of any material selected from but not limited to metallic material alike utilize to position over a fixed surface. Further, plurality of suction cups 102 are ranging from 4 to 6 in numbers arranged underneath the frame 101 to adhere to the surface for securing the frame 101 on the surface. The suction cups 102 used herein are made up of silicone rubber that easily eliminates pressure inside the suction cup and creating a vacuum between the cup and the ground surface which seals the surface tightly by the suction cup, resisting any slipping movement of the frame 101 in order to adheres frame 101 to the surface in successful manner.

[0024] The frame 101 used herein is configured with a pair of U-shaped clamps 103 arranged on top portion of the frame 101 that are accessed by a user to position a fabric roll on the clamps 103. The pair of U-shaped clamps 103 used herein acquires proper grip with fabric roll that aids in proper accommodation of the roller with the clamps 103. Consequently, an artificial intelligence-based imaging unit 104 installed on the frame 101 and paired with a processor for capturing and processing multiple images of the frame 101, respectively to determine dimensions of the fabric roll. The artificial intelligence-based imaging unit 104 is equipped with AI (Artificial Intelligent) protocols encrypted in the microcontroller are used to process and analyses the images of the frame 101 captured by the camera enabling it to perform various tasks beyond traditional image capturing such as identifying edges, shapes, textures of the captured image.

[0025] In synchronization, specialized lenses designed to capture high-quality visuals of the frame 101. The captured data is now pre-processed via the processor to enhance its quality and prepare it for AI analysis. This pre-processing involves tasks such as noise reduction, image stabilization, and color correction. Further, the processed data is fed into AI protocols for analysis which utilizes machine learning techniques, such as deep learning neural networks, to extract meaningful information present in the images. Based on extraction of the data from the captured images, the microcontroller determine dimensions of the fabric roll. Based on determined dimensions of the fabric roll the microcontroller actuates a drawer arrangement 105 integrated in the clamps 103 to increase/decrease dimensions of the clamps 103 for properly accommodating the fabric roll.

[0026] The drawer arrangement 105 integrated in the clamps 103 to increase/decrease dimensions of the clamps 103 for properly accommodating the fabric roll. The drawer arrangement 105 herein disclosed comprises of a carriage assembly and a DC (direct current) motor that works in collaboration to increase/decrease dimensions of the clamps 103. The carriage assembly fitted with two rails that are used for sliding the block up and down. The block opening located at the end of the rail and have two clips that are used to secure the ring with the barrel. Thus, increase/decrease the drawer, the drawer is pushed to open and the carriage assembly slide outward. This creates an opening to allow increase/decrease dimensions of the clamps 103 for properly accommodating the fabric roll over the clamps 103.

[0027] Upon accommodating the fabric roll over the clamps 103, the microcontroller actuates an ultrasonic sensor embedded on the frame 101 for determining position of ends of the roll. The ultrasonic sensor as disclosed herein consists of transmitter and receiver, the transmitter emits high frequency sound waves towards the fabric roll that are typically above the range of human hearing. These sound waves hits the surface of the fabric roll.

[0028] Upon striking the fabric, the sound waves are particularly reflected back towards the receiver. Furthermore, the sensor measures the time taken for sound waves to travel to the fabric roll and back. Using the time measurement and the known speed of the sound in air, the sensor calculates the distance between sensor and fabric roll. The determined distance is sent to the microcontroller in a signal form, based on which the microcontroller further process the signal in order to determining position of ends of the roll. Based on the determined positioning of the ends of the roll, the microcontroller actuates a pair of robotic grippers 106 arranged on lateral ends of front portion of frame 101 to acquire a grip of the ends of the fabric.

[0029] The pair of robotic grippers 106 arranged on lateral ends of front portion of frame 101 to acquire a grip of the ends of the fabric for pulling the fabric towards the front portion. The robotic gripper herein disclosed is includes a link connected with multiple motorized ball and socket joints and a gripper for smooth and precise gripping of ends of the fabric. The motorized ball and socket joint includes a motor powered by the microcontroller generating electrical current, a ball shaped element and a socket. The ball move freely within the socket. The motor rotates the ball in various directions that is controlled by the microcontroller that further commands the motor to position the ball precisely. The microcontroller further actuates the motor to generate electrical current to rotate in the joint for providing movement to the gripper to grip ends of the fabric for pulling the fabric towards the front portion, herein an angle sensor is embedded on the frame 101 for monitoring alignment of the fabric with respect to the lateral ends.

[0030] The angle sensor used herein is preferably an optical angle sensor that use light beams and optical detectors to measure changes in light reflection or transmission caused by the angle of the fabric with respect to the lateral ends. As the angle changes, the amount of light reflected or transmitted varies, allowing the sensor to calculate the angle. The angle sensor provides an output signal to the microcontroller. Then the microcontroller processes the received signals and based on which the microcontroller monitoring alignment of the fabric with respect to the lateral ends, based on which the microcontroller regulates actuation of the grippers 106.

[0031] Consequently, a motorized sliding unit 107 integrated in between the frame 101 and each of the gripper that is actuated by the microcontroller to provide translation to the grippers 106 for transferring the gripped ends over length of the front portion. The sliding unit 107 used herein consists of a pair of sliding rails fabricated with grooves in which the wheel of a slider is positioned that is further connected with a bi-directional motor via a shaft.

[0032] The microcontroller actuates the bi-directional motor to rotate in a clockwise and anti-clockwise direction that aids in the rotation of the shaft, herein the shaft converts the electrical energy into rotational energy for allowing movement of the wheel to translate over the sliding rail by a firm grip on the grooves. The movement of the sliding unit 107 results in the translation of the grippers 106 for transferring the gripped ends over length of the front portion in view of front portion is covered with the fabric.

[0033] The front portion is installed with a transparent plate 201 marked with an outline of a shirt that facilitates displaying of the accommodated fabric by means of a motorized hinge joint 202 that is that is actuated by the microcontroller to provide converging/diverging movement to the plate 201 for positioning the plate 201 over the covered fabric. The motorized hinge joint 202 herein disclosed is serves as the pivot point for the movement, allowing the plate 201 to rotate around fix axis. The motor, typically positioned near the hinge, generates rotational force that is transmitted to the hinge mechanism to the gears of the hinge. Moreover, the converging and diverging movement is achieved by coordinating the rotation of the hinge joint 202 in order to mount the fabric behind the plate 201.

[0034] Furthermore, plurality of LED's 203 (Light Emitting Diode) ranging from 4 to 6 in numbers integrated on peripheral portion of the plate 201 for emitting an optimum light on the fabric, for allowing the user to view the fabric's pattern through the shirt's outline on the transparent plate 201. The LED's 203 (Light Emitting Diode) as disclosed herein is small and energy-efficient that emits light when the electric current when the electric current is passing through them by a battery.

[0035] Along with this LED is a two-lead semiconductor light source also known as p-n junction which produce the lighting when constant voltage is supplied across the diode. When the voltage is supplied across the diode, the electrons recombine with the electrons hole in the diode which result in conversion of electron into photons which is another form of light that facilitates emitting of the optimum light on the fabric, for allowing the user to view the fabric's pattern through the shirt's outline on the transparent plate 201, thereby providing a way to the user for selecting a desired fabric by visualizing the pattern on the outline.

[0036] Moreover, a touch interactive display panel 108 integrated on the frame 101 for displaying the pattern in different outlines of garments which may include but is not limited to pants, skirts and dresses. The touch interactive display panel 108 comprises of small wires that complete the circuit when the user touches the panel for displaying the pattern in different outlines of garments which is further change the electric charge at the location of touch and registered as input in the panel. After that the input commands regarding displaying the pattern in different outlines of garments which may include but is not limited to pants, skirts and dresses is processes by the microcontroller that is linked with the display panel 108, based on which the microcontroller directs display panel 108 to display the pattern in different outlines of garments which may include but is not limited to pants, skirts and dresses.

[0037] Lastly, a battery (not shown in figure) is associated with the device to offer power to all electrical and electronic components necessary for their correct operation. The battery is linked to the microcontroller and provides (DC) Direct Current to the microcontroller. And then, based on the order of operations, the microcontroller sends that current to those specific electrical or electronic components so they effectively carry out their appropriate functions.

[0038] The proposed device works best in the following, manner the cuboidal shaped frame 101 as disclosed in the present invention is developed to be positioned on the fixed surface, and herein the plurality of suction cups 102 adheres the surface for securing the frame 101 on the surface. Further, the pair of U-shaped clamps 103 that are accessed by the user to position the fabric roll on the clamps 103. Upon positioning the rolls on the clamps 103 the microcontroller actuates the artificial intelligence-based imaging unit 104 that captures and processes multiple images of the frame 101 in order to determine dimensions of the fabric roll. Based on which the inbuilt microcontroller actuates the drawer arrangement 105 that increases/decreases dimensions of the clamps 103 for properly accommodating the fabric roll. Consequently, the ultrasonic sensor determines positioning of ends of the roll, based on which the microcontroller actuates the pair of robotic grippers 106 that acquires a grip of the ends of the fabric for pulling the fabric towards the front portion, herein the angle sensor monitors alignment of the fabric with respect to the lateral ends, based on which the microcontroller regulates actuation of the grippers 106.

[0039] In continuation, the motorized sliding unit 107 provides translation to the grippers 106 for transferring the gripped ends over length of the front portion, in a manner that the front portion is covered with the fabric. Thereafter, the transparent plate 201 marked with an outline of a shirt, and integrated on the front portion by means of a motorized hinge joint 202 that is actuated by the microcontroller to provide converging/diverging movement to the plate 201 for positioning the plate 201 over the covered fabric, in order to mount the fabric behind the plate 201. Besides the plurality of LED's 203 (Light Emitting Diode) emits the optimum light on the fabric, for allowing the user to view the fabric's pattern through the shirt's outline on the transparent plate 201, thereby providing a way to the user for selecting a desired fabric by visualizing the pattern on the outline. Moreover, the touch interactive display panel 108 displays the pattern in different outlines of garments which may include but is not limited to pants, skirts and dresses.

[0040] Although the field of the invention has been described herein with limited reference to specific embodiments, this description is not meant to be construed in a limiting sense. Various modifications of the disclosed embodiments, as well as alternate embodiments of the invention, will become apparent to persons skilled in the art upon reference to the description of the invention. , Claims:1) A shirt-fabric displaying assistive device, comprising:

i) a cuboidal shaped frame 101 developed to be positioned on a fixed surface, wherein plurality of suction cups 102 are arranged underneath said frame 101 to adhere to said surface for securing said frame 101 on said surface;
ii) a pair of U-shaped clamps 103 arranged on top portion of said frame 101 that are accessed by a user to position a fabric roll on said clamps 103, wherein an artificial intelligence-based imaging unit 104 installed on said frame 101 and paired with a processor for capturing and processing multiple images of said frame 101, respectively to determine dimensions of said fabric roll, based on which an inbuilt microcontroller actuates a drawer arrangement 105 integrated in said clamps 103 to increase/decrease dimensions of said clamps 103 for properly accommodating said fabric roll;
iii) an ultrasonic sensor embedded on said frame 101 for determining position of ends of said roll, based on which said microcontroller actuates a pair of robotic grippers 106 arranged on lateral ends of front portion of frame 101 to acquire a grip of said ends of said fabric for pulling said fabric towards said front portion;
iv) a motorized sliding unit 107 integrated in between said frame 101 and each of said gripper that is actuated by said microcontroller to provide translation to said grippers 106 for transferring said gripped ends over length of said front portion, in a manner that said front portion is covered with said fabric;
v) a transparent plate 201 marked with an outline of a shirt, and integrated on said front portion by means of a motorized hinge joint 202 that is actuated by said microcontroller to provide converging/diverging movement to said plate 201 for positioning said plate 201 over said covered fabric, in order to mount said fabric behind said plate 201; and
vi) plurality of LED's 203 ( Light Emitting Diode) integrated on peripheral portion of said plate 201 for emitting an optimum light on said fabric, for allowing said user to view said fabric's pattern through said shirt's outline on said transparent plate 201, thereby providing a way to said user for selecting a desired fabric by visualizing said pattern on said outline.

2) The device as claimed in claim 1, wherein an angle sensor is embedded on said frame 101 for monitoring alignment of said fabric with respect to said lateral ends, based on which said microcontroller regulates actuation of said grippers 106.

3) The device as claimed in claim 1, wherein a touch interactive display panel 108 integrated on said frame 101 for displaying said pattern in different outlines of garments which may include but is not limited to pants, skirts and dresses.

4) The device as claimed in claim 1, wherein a battery is configured with said device for providing a continuous power supply to electronically powered components associated with said device.

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