eBay Buys PhiSix to Build Virtual Fitting Rooms

Imagine letting your customers see how your clothing items fit before they make a purchase, possibly boosting conversion rates while lowering returns due to poor fit. That's the idea behind PhiSix, a computer graphics company just acquired by eBay. The technology behind eBay's latest acquisition creates 3-D models of clothing from photos and "simulates the behavior of the garments." It can be used online and offline to let shoppers to see how clothes fit, look and move in different environments. The technology is also able to recommend a size for the user's body based on basic measurement inputs.