AI-Powered Virtual Article Customization System

Publication ID: 24-11857030_0001_PTD

Published: October 27, 2025

Category:Direct Improvements & Enhancements

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “AI-Powered Virtual Article Customization System,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11857030_0001_PTD, Published October 27, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11857030_0001_PTD

This technical disclosure describes improvements that would be readily apparent to a Person Having Ordinary Skill In The Art (PHOSITA) when considered in combination with the foundational architecture disclosed in U.S. Patent No. 11,857,030.

Background and Problem Solved

The original patent, 'Customized article type', has limitations in providing an efficient and engaging user experience. The present invention addresses these limitations by introducing a system and method that enables real-time customization, virtual try-on, and 3D modeling, thereby improving the overall article selection process.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The present invention's novelty lies in the combination of real-time graphical representation, virtual try-on, and 3D modeling features, which provide a unique and non-obvious solution to the limitations of the original patent. The inventive step is the integration of these features to create a seamless and engaging user experience.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Alternative embodiments of the invention could include using augmented reality or artificial intelligence to enhance the user experience. Variations could include implementing the system on different devices, such as smartwatches or tablets, or integrating it with existing e-commerce platforms.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

The invention has significant commercial potential in the footwear and apparel industries, particularly in e-commerce and retail. It could be integrated into online shopping platforms, providing customers with a more immersive and engaging experience, and improving sales and customer satisfaction.

CPC Classifications

Section	Class	Group
A	A43	A43D119/00
A	A43	A43B3/0078
G	G05	G05B15/02
G	G06	G06F30/00
G	G06	G06Q10/087
G	G06	G06Q30/0601
G	G06	G06Q50/04
A	A43	A43D2200/60
Y	Y02	Y02P90/30

Section 103 Obviousness Analysis (PHOSITA)

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Field of Art

Footwear design and customization technologies, encompassing user interface design, 3D modeling, and e-commerce product configuration systems with expertise in digital product representation and interactive selection interfaces

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

A professional with knowledge of computer-aided design, e-commerce user experience, product visualization technologies, and familiarity with graphical interface development for product customization platforms

Obviousness Rationale

A person skilled in the art would recognize that extending the source patent's article type selection method with enhanced visualization and interaction technologies represents a predictable technological progression. The PTD's additions of real-time graphical representation, virtual try-on, and 3D modeling are logical extensions of the original patent's core customization framework. These variations apply well-known digital design techniques to improve user interaction and product selection experiences.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element

Receiving a selected family of article types and providing graphical representation

PTD Variation

Adding real-time 3D modeling and virtual try-on features

Obviousness Reasoning

Implementing 3D visualization is a known technique for enhancing product selection interfaces, representing a predictable technological improvement

Source Patent Element

User interface for displaying article type information

PTD Variation

Integrating recommendation engine to suggest additional article types

Obviousness Reasoning

Recommendation systems are standard e-commerce design patterns that would be obvious to implement for improving user engagement

Source Patent Element

Graphical interface system for displaying article types

PTD Variation

Expanding interface compatibility to multiple device types including smartwatches and tablets

Obviousness Reasoning

Device-agnostic design is a standard practice in modern interface development, representing an obvious technological adaptation

Source Patent Element

Method of customization for article types

PTD Variation

Incorporating augmented reality and artificial intelligence for enhanced user experience

Obviousness Reasoning

Emerging technologies like AR and AI represent predictable evolutionary steps in user interface design for product customization

Source Patent Element

Graphical representation of article types

PTD Variation

Adding interactive virtual try-on capabilities

Obviousness Reasoning

Interactive product visualization is a known technique for improving online product selection, representing an obvious design enhancement

35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Based on the teachings of US Patent 11857030, a person having ordinary skill in the art would find the technical variations disclosed herein to be obvious extensions of the prior art. The incremental improvements in user interface design, visualization technologies, and interaction methods represent predictable technological progressions that would be readily apparent to a skilled practitioner in the field of digital product customization systems.

Original Patent Information

Patent Number	US 11,857,030
Title	Customized article type
Assignee(s)	NIKE, Inc.