# US 2014/0192043 A1 · System and method for generating 3-d models from 2-d views

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- Number: US 2014/0192043 A1
- Document ID: US20140192043A1
- Status: Published application
- Kind: A1
- Application number: 13/736,048
- Filed: 2013-01-07
- Published: 2014-07-10
- Earliest claimed: 2013-01-07
- Assignees: R.B. III Associates Inc
- Inventors: Matthew Lehrer
- Web page: https://patentgrep.com/patent/US20140192043A1

## CPC

- G06T 19/00: Manipulating three-dimensional [3D] models or images for computer graphics
- A41H 3/007: {Methods of drafting or marking-out patterns using computers (computer-aided design G06F30/00)}
- G06T 15/04: Texture mapping
- G06T 2210/16: Cloth
- G06T: IMAGE DATA PROCESSING OR GENERATION, IN GENERAL
- A41H: APPLIANCES OR METHODS FOR MAKING CLOTHES, e.g. FOR DRESS-MAKING OR FOR TAILORING, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR

## Abstract

The present invention generally relates to apparel design. In particular, embodiments of the invention are directed to systems and methods for generating three dimensional models from two dimensional view, such as flat cut files, for use in the design of patterns for apparel.

## Claims

### Claim 1

A programmed computer system comprising:
a 3-D model generator module comprising physical memory storing instructions that cause the 3-D model generator module to:
provide a user interface to a user;
receive artwork from said user;
apply artwork to a three dimensional model; and
provide said three dimensional model to said user.

### Claim 2 (depends on 1)

The programmed computer system of claim 1, wherein said instructions further cause said 3-D model generator module to generate a garment pattern from said three dimensional model.

### Claim 3 (depends on 2)

The programmed computer system of claim 2, wherein said garment pattern is configured to be utilized in apparel design.

### Claim 4 (depends on 2)

The programmed computer system of claim 2, wherein said garment pattern is printed onto a physical medium via a printing means.

### Claim 5 (depends on 2)

The programmed computer system of claim 2, wherein said garment pattern comprises two dimensional flat cut pieces.

### Claim 6 (depends on 1)

The programmed computer system of claim 1, wherein said 3-D model generator module is provided over one or more networks in a web-based manner.

### Claim 7 (depends on 1)

The programmed computer system of claim 1, wherein said instructions further cause said 3-D model generator module to receive modifications to said three dimensional model from said user.

### Claim 8 (depends on 1)

The programmed computer system of claim 1, wherein said instructions further cause said 3-D model generator module to populate a data store with inputs from patternmakers and production models.

### Claim 9 (depends on 8)

The programmed computer system of claim 8, wherein said user interface is based at least in part on said inputs of said data store.

### Claim 10

A computerized method for generating 3-D models for apparel design, the method comprising the steps of:
providing a user interface to a user via a 3-D model generator module;
receiving artwork from said user;
applying artwork to a three dimensional model; and
providing said three dimensional model to said user.

### Claim 11 (depends on 10)

The method of claim 10, further comprising the step of generating a garment pattern from said three dimensional model.

### Claim 12 (depends on 11)

The method of claim 11, wherein said garment pattern is configured to be utilized in apparel design.

### Claim 13 (depends on 11)

The method of claim 11, further comprising the step of printing said garment pattern onto a physical medium via a printing means.

### Claim 14 (depends on 11)

The method of claim 11, wherein said garment pattern comprises two dimensional flat cut pieces.

### Claim 15 (depends on 10)

The method of claim 10, wherein said 3-D model generator module is provided over one or more networks in a web-based manner.

### Claim 16 (depends on 10)

The method of claim 10, further comprising the step of receiving modifications to said three dimensional model from said user.

### Claim 17 (depends on 1)

The method of claim 1, further comprising the step of populating a data store with inputs from patternmakers and production models.

### Claim 18 (depends on 17)

The method of claim 17, wherein said user interface is based at least in part on said inputs of said data store.