Determining people's body measurements using terahertz technology.

Abstract

This invention uses terahertz technology to scan the human body in centimeters. It enables the measurement of body measurements. Especially in the clothing industry, e-commerce and enabling users in healthcare settings to shop according to their correct body measurements. This system is designed to perform high-resolution imaging and data analysis. It calculates users' body measurements in centimeters. Users can customize any measurements. This system allows you to use clothing and take measurements quickly. It can be obtained. The body measurements obtained from the scan are assigned an ID number. This information is recorded and provided to users, and this data is personalized on e-commerce platforms. It is used for product recommendations. Body Measurement System, Passive THz Source and Detector, receiving antennas, turntable. Equipped with technical features such as these, users can find the correct size in 10 seconds. It enables the system to take measurements. The system offers high accuracy, while helping fashion brands. It helps them reduce return rates and shipping costs. It also benefits health and safety. Personal training and nutrition programs in the fitness industry. It is also used in its creation. The device, with its fast measurement time and portable structure... Suitable for industrial use.

Description

35 1 TAKING BODY MEASUREMENTS USING IMAGING TECHNOLOGIES The Technical Field to Which the Invention Belongs This invention is a terahertz imaging technology used especially for security purposes. c devices are designed for use in the gym, et caret and healthcare sectors, for the human body. It is related to the determination of the measurements. State of the Technology Scanning devices available on the market utilize different technologies, especially for security purposes. It is used in places such as airports, bus stations, and shopping malls. radio waves, microwaves, terahertz waves and x-ray waves can be used to detect people, luggage, packages or The vehicle is scanned to detect any substances that violate safety regulations. Body There is no technological system used to determine the measurements. However, in order to standardize body measurements in the gym industry, certain criteria have been established. Sizes (S, M, L, XL, etc.) are used. These sizes vary from country to country and from brand to brand. This varies from brand to brand and even from model to model. This is especially true in this regard. Dissatisfaction with online gym shopping, leading to giving up online shopping. and can cause returns. Returns are a serious shipping problem for companies. What causes these g errors? Terahertz technology uses electromagnetic waves in a specific frequency range. It is used in fields such as security, medicine, communication, and industrial control, where it has potential. applications that do not use ionizing radiation like X-rays, therefore human It is a technology that is not harmful to health. High precision and under the garment. While the ability of CSS to display images provides an advantage, with the development of technology... It is expected to be used more widely in the future. The Technical Problems That the Invention Aims to Solve Thanks to this invention, precise measurements can be made using radio, microwave, or terahertz waves. Body measurements obtained through testing, company size standards (S, M, L, XL, etc.) Product dimensions in centimeters are determined using a special software system (Figure 4). By comparing the body measurements, the user can find the most suitable products on sale. will be provided. Currently, different companies use a "size chart" on their online sales websites. Even though it publishes products that meet these standards, it is possible to search for them using search criteria. Finding this information is quite difficult. Furthermore, the measurements are taken by the customers themselves. The fact that it is doing this also causes problems in the implementation of this system. TARIFF 35 2 Explanation of References in Figures The parts in the figures are numbered, and their descriptions are given below. 1. Pass-through THz Source and Detector (Figure 1 / 1) 2. THz receiving antennas 3. Motorized rotating turntable with a diameter of 70 cm. 4. By combining the collected data and personal information, Body ID and Body Measurements are determined. The computer where the K ml ğ nn was prepared 5. Printer that prints the Body Measurement K ml ğ nn 6. Customer information screen and card reader ox cart 7. Server The measurements obtained with this invention are recorded on a "Body Measurement Identifier" which contains a unique ID number for each individual. (Figure 1-2 / 7) will be uploaded. This number is used by online sales companies for searching. By entering the "Size ID" field on the page, you can choose from the products available on the site. The most suitable products according to the customer's measurements are automatically displayed on the results page (Figure 2 / 8). It is shown. If a product suitable to the customer's measurements cannot be found and the customer requests it... You will be notified via email or SMS when the product in your size arrives. (Figure 3) Similarly, whether a diet program implemented with these measurements for health purposes is successful or not Checking for these issues helps identify areas that are lacking or have shortcomings. Related... Healthcare organizations or specialists can easily and accurately monitor their patients. This will enable users to enter their body measurements using their Body IDs. Easily share as DJ Tal. Explanation of the Figures Figure 1: Body Measurement Module Figure 2: Online Shopping Module Figure 3: Flowchart Figure 4: Software Operation Diagram This invention will utilize terahertz imaging technology. These imaging technologies... Optimizing interaction with the human body while using high-resolution imaging. It provides this. Especially in security scanning systems, it is used to detect objects or hazards. The aim is to identify the substances. Invention Description 35 3 Atmosphere: Water vapor in the atmosphere can absorb THz radiation, which reduces signal strength. It reduces. Humidity: High humidity levels cause more absorption of the THz signal. Terahertz waves pass through many materials. This property... Thanks to this, body measurements can be taken without the person having to remove their clothes. It is taken. Pas f terahertz imaging, without using a har cbr terahertz source, displays objects n It creates images by detecting the terahertz radiation it naturally emits. Every object emits electromagnetic radiation depending on its temperature, and Some of this radiation is in the terahertz frequency range. Passive terahertz systems, By detecting this natural radiation, objects can have thermal contrasts and in some cases It reveals the material properties. This method is particularly important in terms of safety, medical and It offers potential in industrial applications. Among the main advantages of PASS terahertz imaging is the use of CBR sources. not requiring it, thus enabling the creation of simpler and more energy-efficient systems. It is included. Also, since terahertz radiation is not ionizing, it is not harmful to human health. It is not harmful, which makes it ideal for safe scanning applications. Pas f THz Source and Detector (Figure 1 / 1): Lens (Figure 1 / 2): Collects the weak THz radiation emitted from the object and feeds it into the detector. foci. Detector D zs: Sensitive sensors that detect THz radiation. Typically used in cooling applications. It is used in conjunction with systems because the detector works at low temperatures. It increases sensitivity. Cooling: Reduces thermal noise by lowering the detector's temperature and provides better performance. It provides a signal-to-noise ratio. Article: The object being examined (e.g., a person, a package, an industrial product). Different Temperature Regions / Characteristics: Different temperature regions on the surface of an object. Or material properties cause different amounts of THz radiation to be emitted. Natural THz Radiation: Weak THz radiation emitted from the object. This radiation depends on the object's temperature and It depends on the surface properties. Environment: 35 4 Obstacle Material: Any obstacle located between the object and the camera. The material (e.g., clothing, packaging) can block THz radiation or It can weaken you. Signal Processing: Amplifying and filtering weak signals from the detector. Various signal processing techniques to reduce noise and increase signal quality It is used. Image Generation: Thermal contrast mapping or THz imaging using processed signals. is created. The image shows the intensity of THz radiation emitted from different regions of the object. show r. Working Principle b: Pas f THz imaging captures the terahertz radiation naturally emitted by objects. It works by sensing. Every object emits electromagnetic radiation depending on its temperature. It emits radiation, and some of this radiation may be in the THz frequency range. Passive THz Cameras have sensitive detectors to collect and detect this weak radiation. It uses cooling. Detectors are generally cooled because operating at low temperatures reduces thermal efficiency. It reduces noise and increases the detector's sensitivity. The lenses focus the THz radiation emitted from the object onto the detector. The signals from the detector are processed to create an image. The image shows the object's location. It shows the intensity of THz radiation emitted from different regions of the object. This indicates the object's... It creates a thermal contrast map and in some cases reveals the surface features of an object. or it can reveal the c structure. Using these technologies, a platform that can rotate 360 ​​degrees (Figure 1 / 3) People (Figure 1 / 2) do not need to wear or remove any special clothing. Body measurements are taken from the centimeter to the unit of measurement without delay. The measurements obtained are entered into a "Body Measurement Identification Card" which has a unique ID number for each individual. (Figure 1-2 / 7) will be uploaded and given to the person as a printout (Figure 1 / 5). This The "Size" number will be placed on the search pages of online sales companies. By entering the "ID" box, the customer can select the product that best suits their measurements from the available products on the site. Suitable products will be displayed on the results page (Figure 3). The “Customer Information Screen and Card” located in the Body Measurement Module (Figure 1) The scanning process was completed with the "Reader's Booth" (Figure 1 / 6) Body ID. The created items are registered in the system with different brands and can find the products that suit them. And they can access their own membership information. 35 1. Fast Measurement: Users can have their body measurements taken in seconds, which makes shopping easier. The experiment accelerates the process. 2. High Accuracy: Terahertz technology offers higher precision compared to traditional measurement methods. It provides higher accuracy. 3. Safe and Comfortable: Users can use this system without feeling uncomfortable. And they can take measurements without the patient wearing special clothing. T, The image being sought is clear, without showing body surface features and the scanned person's... Measurements of specific body parts in cm, while protecting privacy. It contains. 4. Data Analysis: The obtained data includes users' body measurements and proportions. This helps them understand better. This data can be used for personalized recommendations. Technical Specifications 1- The system includes a Passive THz Source located within the body measurement module (Figure 1) and Detector (1)- receiver antennas (2), turntable (3), computer (4), printer (5), card It consists of reader cosks (6) and servers (7). 2- The C device is plug-and-play and does not require calibration, booting, or preheating. He doesn't need it. 3. Scanning time is less than 10 seconds. Industrial Application of the Invention The potential applications of this invention can be listed as follows: 1- Clothing Industry: Fashion brands create clothing that better suits their customers. This solution can be used to present [the problem]. The problem stems from body incompatibility. to reduce the problem, producers, and prevent shipping costs for returned products the passage of time and especially in online shopping, customers can safely choose the best fit for their bodies. Finding suitable products will help them find them easily. 2- ET caret: Online stores accurately record customers' body measurements. By assisting in determinations, muscles resulting from incorrect body shape... This contributes to a decrease. This increases customer satisfaction and positively impacts sales. effects in that direction. 3- Health and Fitness: Personalized training programs based on body analysis. It is useful in creating nutritional plans. Key Features 35 6 1- Personalized Experience: Products customized according to users' body types. It becomes possible to make suggestions. 2- Time Saving: Both in physical stores and online shopping, It saves customers time by making it easier for them to find the right size. 3- Product Return and Shipping Cost Reduction: Correct size measurements should be provided for incorrect items. By reducing the number of size selections, product return rates will decrease. User to minimize experience and gain a competitive advantage in the market through innovation It offers a method. 4- Especially during the pandemic, trying-on activities were discontinued in stores. Because of the changing rooms, people bought clothes without trying them on. This invention... Thanks to this, the use of changing rooms in stores will decrease, and the spread of infectious diseases will be reduced. will be prevented. Also in places where cabin use is not possible and In these situations, it is possible to purchase the product in the correct size. 5- People who are overweight and cannot find products that fit their body, and whose sizes don't match their body. The products, the trials, the psychology, all of this is deterring them from shopping. This Thanks to this, these people will be able to find products in the right size, even without trying them on. What opportunities do these capabilities provide? 6- The database to be created will specify which sizes and how many units the manufacturers should produce. They will have knowledge on the subject and will possess very important data on idle production. It is possible. 7- Since there is no camera image recording capability in the system structure, k Privacy is ensured. 8- Shopping with the correct size eliminates processing costs and expenses. With the launch of new campaign models and lower product prices. The cost of customers accessing products decreases. 9- Collective clothing (school uniforms, staff uniforms, sports uniforms, etc.) that have a HT (Health, Safety, and Environment) requirement. When employee measurements are taken in businesses, appropriate clothing is provided for the employee. produced. Advantages

Claims

35 7 1) Taking body measurements using terahertz imaging technology. This is a BRS system that provides features such as allowing users to customize their body measurements without any special restrictions. in centimeters without needing to put on or take off clothes It uses imaging technologies to obtain it, a rotating platform. It can take 360-degree measurements on the surface and transfer the obtained measurements to a database. This allows companies to compare product sizes and provide users with size information. The key is to offer products that meet the required dimensions. 2) The system described in Claim 1 is characterized by its ability to detect and identify individuals during the human screening process. body regions (head circumference, shoulder width, chest circumference, waist circumference, hips) (circumference, leg length, arm length, neck circumference, leg and arm circumference) cm The goal is to obtain precise measurements from c ns. 3) The system described in Claim 1 is characterized by having a fixed element on the turntable. Terahertz wave antennas do not require users to wear special clothing. without, taking body measurements on a 360-degree rotating platform and this Measurements are uploaded to "Body Measurement Identification" and related data is made online. It is registered for use on platforms. 4) The system described in Claim 1 is characterized by the fact that the measurements obtained by the system are data. By processing the analysis module, users can find gyms suitable for their personal body measurements. It is about offering suggestions. 5) The system specified in Claim 1 is characterized by the fact that the device does not require any calibration or pre-conditioning. It operates without requiring any heating process and is easy for users to use. It has a plug-and-play feature. REQUESTS

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