Window covering sizing method and apparatus
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1. A computer based method of ordering a window covering comprising:
- receiving, in a computing platform for an automated window covering cutting machine, a photograph of a measuring block adjacent an architectural feature to be measured, the measuring block including a design visible in the photograph where the design has a known third dimension;
receiving a window covering in a cutting chamber of the automated window covering cutting machine;
in the computing platform;
determining a display resolution of the photograph;
determining a scale of the photograph using the measuring block;
calculating a first dimension of the architectural feature based on the scale of the photograph; and
automatically cutting the window covering in the automated window covering cutting machine using the first dimension to size the window covering to a second dimension, where the window covering cut to the second dimension fits the architectural feature having the first dimension, wherein automatically cutting the window covering comprises;
locating a center of the window covering;
determining a distance the center of the window covering must be positioned from a cutting device, wherein the cutting device is positioned at the automated window covering cutting machine;
automatically, by the automated window covering cutting machine, moving the window covering such that the center of the window covering is positioned at the distance from the cutting device; and
cutting the window covering with the cutting device.
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Abstract
A method and apparatus of ordering a window covering comprises providing a measuring block that is mounted adjacent an architectural feature to be measured. A digital photograph is taken of the architectural feature with the measuring block. A display resolution of the photograph is determined. A scale of the photograph is determined using the measuring block. A dimension of the architectural feature is calculated based on the scale of the photograph. The window covering is cut to the calculated dimension.
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23 Claims
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1. A computer based method of ordering a window covering comprising:
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receiving, in a computing platform for an automated window covering cutting machine, a photograph of a measuring block adjacent an architectural feature to be measured, the measuring block including a design visible in the photograph where the design has a known third dimension; receiving a window covering in a cutting chamber of the automated window covering cutting machine; in the computing platform; determining a display resolution of the photograph; determining a scale of the photograph using the measuring block; calculating a first dimension of the architectural feature based on the scale of the photograph; and automatically cutting the window covering in the automated window covering cutting machine using the first dimension to size the window covering to a second dimension, where the window covering cut to the second dimension fits the architectural feature having the first dimension, wherein automatically cutting the window covering comprises; locating a center of the window covering; determining a distance the center of the window covering must be positioned from a cutting device, wherein the cutting device is positioned at the automated window covering cutting machine; automatically, by the automated window covering cutting machine, moving the window covering such that the center of the window covering is positioned at the distance from the cutting device; and cutting the window covering with the cutting device. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20)
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21. A computer based method of ordering a window covering comprising:
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receiving in a computing platform for an automated window covering cutting machine located at a retail outlet a photograph of a measuring block adjacent an architectural feature to be measured, the measuring block including a design visible in the photograph where the design has a known third dimension; in the computing platform; determining a display resolution of the photograph; determining a scale of the photograph using the measuring block; calculating a first dimension of the architectural feature based on the scale of the photograph; and selecting a previously manufactured cut-to-size window covering from a stock of window coverings at the retail outlet; receiving the selected window covering in a cutting chamber of the automated window covering cutting machine; automatically cutting the window covering in the automated window covering cutting machine using the first dimension to size the window covering to a second dimension where the window covering cut to the second dimension fits the architectural feature having the first dimension, wherein automatically cutting the window covering comprises; automatically, by the automated window covering cutting machine, moving the window covering a calculated distance from a cutting device, wherein the cutting device is positioned at the automated window covering cutting machine; and cutting the window covering with the cutting device. - View Dependent Claims (22, 23)
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