by Rebecca A. Fratzke Technology is making it easier to shop with a virtual you.
科技模擬的虛擬影像讓購物更便利。
Although shopping is a
pastime for millions of people, it can also be a
hassle. Every store and brand has its own
cuts and sizes of clothing. _(1)_ Add that to the other hassles of shopping, such as long lines and crowds, and even the most
enthusiastic shopper can be
deterred. Luckily, technology is here to help.
Virtual fitting rooms are gaining in
popularity wherever shopping is done. Virtual fitting rooms help customers
decide on clothes faster and help store owners keep costs down through theft
prevention. How does it work? _(2)_ A 3-D image of the shopper is created by using a photo or
mannequin-building tool that asks for the shopper's body
measurements. Using the image, the shopper can virtually try on any clothes
available in the store's online
catalogue. To do this, the shopper
drags or clicks on a clothing selection. The program then shows how the item would look according to the shopper's virtual body shape. _(3)_
Another
alternative to traditional fitting rooms is the virtual mirror. _(4)_ The mirror has
reflectors in it that
project the image of the item onto the person's
silhouette. What's more, the image can be saved and then
uploaded to the Internet. _(5)_
Keep an eye out for virtual fitting rooms and virtual mirrors because they may just be what you need to enjoy shopping again.
(A) Once the shopper has found the style, size, and color they are looking for, they can go to the store, pick it out, and pay in one quick stop.
(B) A
virtual fitting room is an online program that a shopper uses before going to the actual store.
(C)
That way, a shopper can get the opinions of friends on the Internet before buying it.
(D) Therefore, it is usually necessary for customers to
try clothes
on before purchasing them.
(E) This allows shoppers in the store to see what an item might look like when it's on simply by selecting the item and standing in front of a special
mirror.