US20240329900
2024-10-03
Physics
G06F3/1256
A system leverages augmented reality (AR) technology to enhance the customization of print-on-demand products. Users interact with an Internet-enabled application on their computing devices, which presents an AR preview screen. This screen overlays a digital representation of a product’s customization panel onto a live view of the user's real-world environment, allowing them to visualize and manipulate customized content directly within their surroundings.
The AR preview screen enables users to position their device's camera to capture images of customized content, such as handwritten messages. Users can adjust the size, orientation, and placement of this content on the digital representation before capturing the image. Additionally, the system can remove unwanted elements from the captured image, ensuring only the desired content is used for printing.
This approach addresses several limitations of traditional customization methods. Users can create handwritten messages using standard writing instruments, preview how these messages appear on the product, and ensure proper scaling before printing. This results in a final product that closely resembles a handwritten message directly on the item, enhancing personalization.
The technology is not limited to greeting cards; it can be applied to various print-on-demand products such as gift tags, wrapping paper, clothing items, and home décor. The system can also accommodate three-dimensional products by allowing users to customize multiple surfaces accurately using AR technology.
The captured images are processed to create print files that direct printing onto the customization panel of the selected products. If the initial image quality is insufficient, users are prompted to take a higher resolution image while maintaining scale and placement from the original capture. This comprehensive process ensures that users achieve high-quality customized products efficiently.