Mobile device human body scanning and 3D model creation and analysis

Abstract

A 2D camera is used to create a 3D full body image. A camera takes 3 or more 2D images, an accelerometer is used to calculate camera position, and a CPU is employed to construct a 3D body model. This may be performed in a non-controlled environment and by the user alone. An automatic segmentation of the 2D images creates special information for 3D model reconstruction. Once the 3D model measurements are extracted, the user has the option to further specify measurements. In one embodiment, the 3D model is shared via cloud and social media, and also used to assist in shopping while ensuring accurate measurements for the user. In another embodiment, the digital model of products designed for the target consumer body is automatically adjusted and shown as a 3D image on the user's body. The 3D model may be shared with businesses for manufacturing using 3D morphology.

Description

CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS[0001]The present invention claims priority to and incorporates fully by reference Provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 62 / 205,832, filed Aug. 17, 2015.FIELD OF THE INVENTION[0002]The present invention is in the field of creating and analyzing 3D models of the human body with mobile devices from 2D images captured by device's single camera.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0003]3D cameras, as disclosed in the current state of the art, are not required by the present invention. A 2D camera is different from a 3D camera as a 3D camera consists of either: (1) two 2D cameras and special hardware to synchronize the images obtained via the 2D cameras; (2) one 2D camera plus infrared sensors; or (3) other technology comprising an array of sensors. 3D cameras use both image capture and creation of a depth map of the image. The present invention does not require a depth map of the image. 3D cameras are not included in the mass market available for mobile d...

AI Technical Summary

Benefits of technology

The invention is a method for using a 2D camera, like a mobile phone camera, to create an accurate 3D body model of a user. This is done by taking multiple 2D images and using data from the device's accelerometer to determine the camera's position. The method can be performed at home by the user alone and allows for automatic segmentation of the 2D images. The created 3D model can be shared with others and used for shopping or in medical / sport products. The technical effect is the ability to accurately measure and analyze the body's shape and size using a simple and non-invasive method.

Problems solved by technology

The mass market available to most mobile device does not currently provide a solution to scan / image a human body using a 2D camera to create and analyze a human 3D body digital model, as well display it in 3D and share the 3D object in a web-enabled 3D format, providing an ability to access it with full 3D visual and metric information from any device, anytime, and anywhere.

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