Patent ID: 7487116
Filing Date: 2009-02-03
Classification: G06Q

Abstract:
1. A computer implemented method for virtually rendering a consumer image wearing at least one merchandise item, comprising: accessing a plurality of data points detected from a scan of a consumer body shape of a consumer by a body scanning device; calculating a selection of sizing measurements and a three dimensional shape of said consumer from said plurality of data points; accessing a captured video stream with an image of said consumer comprising a movement; graphically mapping said movement of said image of said consumer within said captured video stream; extracting, from said captured video stream, at least one from among at least one facial feature, at least one skin texture characteristics, and at least one lighting characteristic; generating said three dimensional model rendered to depict said consumer appearance and movement from said selection of sizing measurements, said three dimensional shape, said graphical mapping of said movement, and at least one from among said facial feature, said skin texture characteristic, and said lighting characteristic, generating a consumer representation of said consumer comprising a three dimensional model rendered to depict said consumer appearance and said movement in each frame of said captured video stream and specified by said selection of sizing measurements, said three dimensional shape, said graphical mapping of said movement, and at least one from among said facial feature, said skin texture characteristic, and said lighting characteristic; storing said consumer representation by a selection service; receiving a consumer subscription to said selection service to monitor a plurality of online merchandise vendors; monitoring, by said selection service, said plurality of online merchandise vendors; detecting, by said selection service, a plurality of new separate merchandise items added by at least one of said online merchandise vendors to a current inventory of merchandise items; selecting, by said selection service, at least one particular merchandise item from among said plurality of new separate merchandise items each with a separate set of merchandise characteristics of a size selected to fit said selection of sizing measurements; accessing, by said selection service, said consumer representation stored by said selection service; rendering said selected at least one particular merchandise item on each rendered frame of said three dimensional model according to said separate set of merchandise characteristics as applied to said selection of sizing measurements, wherein a display of said rendered three dimensional model shows a realistic image of said consumer appearance and said movement as captured in said video stream and wearing said particular merchandise item; and generating an email communication to said consumer from which said rendering is accessible to said consumer.