Invented by Michael Bowen, Best Apps LLC

The market for computer-aided systems and methods to create custom products has been growing rapidly in recent years. This is due to the increasing demand for personalized products that cater to individual needs and preferences. Computer-aided systems and methods have made it possible to create custom products with greater accuracy and efficiency, which has led to their popularity among consumers and businesses alike. Computer-aided systems and methods refer to the use of software and hardware tools to design, develop, and manufacture custom products. These systems and methods are used in a variety of industries, including automotive, aerospace, healthcare, and consumer goods. They enable designers and engineers to create complex products with greater precision and speed, while also reducing the risk of errors and defects. One of the key benefits of computer-aided systems and methods is their ability to automate many of the design and manufacturing processes. This means that designers and engineers can focus on the creative aspects of product development, while leaving the repetitive and time-consuming tasks to the computer. This not only saves time and money, but also improves the quality of the final product. Another advantage of computer-aided systems and methods is their ability to simulate and test products before they are manufactured. This allows designers and engineers to identify and address any potential issues or defects before they become a problem. This not only improves the quality of the final product, but also reduces the risk of costly recalls or repairs. The market for computer-aided systems and methods to create custom products is expected to continue to grow in the coming years. This is due to the increasing demand for personalized products, as well as the advancements in technology that are making these systems and methods more accessible and affordable. Additionally, the COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated the adoption of digital technologies, including computer-aided systems and methods, as businesses look for ways to adapt to the new normal. In conclusion, the market for computer-aided systems and methods to create custom products is a rapidly growing industry that is changing the way products are designed, developed, and manufactured. These systems and methods offer numerous benefits, including greater accuracy, efficiency, and quality, and are expected to continue to grow in popularity in the coming years. As technology continues to advance, we can expect to see even more innovative and exciting developments in this field.

The Best Apps LLC invention works as follows

Computer-aided design systems allow physical articles to be personalized via embroidery or printing, and digital content can be customized and shared electronically. An interface that displays an image of an article of manufacture as well as user-definable design areas can be created. Access to customization permissions for a chosen design area is possible. To customize a design area, user-provided content can be analysed in real time using a trained engine or in batch mode to see if it conforms to one or more of the rules. If the content is in compliance with a specific rule, it may be possible to transmit a design file and manufacturing instructions to a printing machine.

Background for Computer-aided systems and methods to create custom products

The invention is generally related computer-aided design and manufacturing of custom products.

Description of Related Art

Computer-Aided Design (CAD), systems are used in the design of articles of manufacture. These CAD systems are often difficult to use, don’t comply with manufacturing processes and don’t allow for the user to modify articles.

The following provides a summary of a few aspects to give a general understanding of these aspects. This summary does not provide a comprehensive overview of all aspects. It is not intended to identify the key elements or define the scope of any aspect. This summary is intended to provide a brief overview of some aspects, and a precursor to the more detailed descriptions that will be presented later.

Computer-aided design systems allow physical articles to be personalized via embroidery or printing, and digital content can be customized and shared electronically. An interface that displays an image of an article of manufacture as well as user-definable design areas can be created. Access to customization permissions for a chosen design area is possible. To determine if a user’s content is compliant with one or more of the rules, it can be analysed in real-time. This analysis may be performed using a neural network. If the user-provided content meets a corresponding rule manufacturing instructions and a file can be sent to a printing machine. The user-provided content can be analysed in batch mode, e.g. Based on the availability and utilization of computer resources (e.g., when memory, computer processing, and/or bandwidth are at a low level).

A computer-aided designing system allows digital content to easily be customized. It also allows customized digital content to electronically be shared. An interface that displays digital content can be created. It may include an image and user-definable design areas. Access to customization permissions for a chosen design area is possible. To determine if a user’s content is compliant with one or more of the rules, it can be analysed in real-time. This analysis may be performed using a neural network. The customized digital content can be shared electronically if it meets the requirements of a specific rule.

An aspect to the present disclosure is a computer system that includes: a computing apparatus; a non-transitory media that stores instructions that, when executed by the device, cause the computing machine to perform operations such as: enable a depiction a first item by an enduser device via a customization interface with a template image and a visual indication that the first area is customizable by an user; enable an enduser to provide a second element of content including a second picture; enable an artificial intelligence engine to electronic shared image of the share with the first image in the 2nd area.

An aspect to the present disclosure is a computer-implemented process. It includes: enabling a computer system with one or more processing units to depict a first object; accessing alignment rules associated to the second item; enabling the computer to automatically crop the second image according to the accessed alignment rules; enabling the computer to display the automatically cropped image in the second item’s area via the customization interface; and enabling the automatically cropped second image to either be printed or embossed on a shared image of the share with the image in the area and the second.

An aspect to the present disclosure is a system such as a computer-aided designing (CAD) computer system. It comprises: a computing apparatus; a networking interface; a nontransitory media that stores instructions that, when executed by the computing system, cause the computing system to perform operations including: providing a display interface for product selection enabling a user to select a product picture; receiving over a network using this interface, a selection of a product image from the first customer; enabling the user to match the color characteristics of the second product; allow the second image to be printed/embroidered to be printed

A portion of the present disclosure concerns a computer-implemented process. It includes: enabling a computer system with one or more processing units to depict a first object; accessing the rule associated with at most the second item, which indicates that the user-provided content is to correspond to a characteristic in a reference image; enabling the computer to automatically process the second item in accordance to the accessed rules; enabling the computer to display the second item in the second item area via the customization interface; and enabling the image to be shared electronically, with the template image in this area and the second.

A portion of the present disclosure concerns a computer system that includes: a computing apparatus; a non-transitory media that stores instructions that, when executed by the device, cause it to perform operations such as: enable a depiction a of a initial item by an end-user device with a customization interface that allows the end-user to provide a second item of content that contains a second item; enable the second item, which is automatically processed according to the accessed rules, to be displayed in second area; enable the shared image and/or image of the electronic share with the first image in the area and the automatic second areas

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