Reference based sizing

Abstract

Techniques for determining the dimensions of an object. The user of a smartphone snaps a digital photograph which includes both a reference item and the object. A processor then determines the object dimensions by analyzing the digital photo to determine the boundaries of the object and the reference item. From this boundary information, the dimensions of the object can be estimated without further interaction from the user. In optional aspects, the object boundaries can be used to identify the type of object against a database of objects. The object type may be taken into account when presenting the measured dimensions. For example, in a case where the object is recognized as being a pair of women's slacks, the resulting dimensions may be presented as a list of typical dimensions for such a garment including waist, hips, front rise, inseam, leg opening, etc.

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