3D Anatomical Modeling for Precise Non-Visible Measurements
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current methods for anatomical measurements, such as using tape measures and goniometers, are prone to high error rates and inaccuracies, leading to excessive tissue removal during surgeries and longer recovery times due to the inability to accurately measure non-visible aspects of anatomical features.
Innovation Solution
A system and method that involves imaging an anatomical region, creating a three-dimensional digital model, isolating the feature of interest, and measuring non-visible aspects using a camera and digital tools to achieve precise measurements.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Measurement precision
If traditional measurement methods (tape measures, goniometers) are used, then the measurement process is simple and quick, but the measurement precision is low leading to high error rates
Solution Approach 1:
The patent creates a three-dimensional digital copy or model of the anatomical feature based on captured images. This digital model allows for precise measurement of non-visible aspects without physically touching or disturbing the actual anatomy, thereby achieving high measurement precision while using relatively simple imaging equipment rather than complex mechanical measurement devices.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent replaces traditional mechanical measurement tools (tape measures, goniometers) with an optical-based imaging system. By substituting mechanical contact methods with optical capture and digital modeling, the system achieves higher precision measurements without the physical limitations and human error associated with manual mechanical measurements.
2Reliability
If more skin is removed to ensure sufficient material for surgery, then the risk of having enough skin is reduced, but the recovery time increases and body damage is greater
Solution Approach 1:
The patent performs measurements and creates three-dimensional digital models before surgery to precisely determine the amount of skin or tissue needed. This preliminary accurate measurement allows surgeons to plan and execute procedures with confidence, removing only the necessary amount of tissue while ensuring sufficient material is available, thereby reducing both the risk of insufficient material and the need for excessive tissue removal that would prolong recovery.
3Loss of information
If traditional measurement methods are used, then the measurement process is straightforward, but the ability to measure non-visible aspects is insufficient
Solution Approach 1:
The patent transitions from two-dimensional surface measurements to three-dimensional digital modeling. By capturing images from multiple angles and constructing a three-dimensional model, the system reveals non-visible aspects of anatomical features such as internal volume, depth, and spatial relationships that cannot be obtained through traditional surface-level measurement methods.
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AI summary
Anatomical measurements of non-visible aspects of features of living organisms that include a visible contoured shape on the anatomical region of the living organism is disclosed. The system and method include an imager configured to take a series of images of an anatomical region of a living organism, such as a human patient in a clinic, doctor's office, or hospital. The system and method create a three-dimensional digital anatomical model of the exterior or visible part of the anatomical region that includes a target feature, such as a breast, nose, foot, or tumor. The target feature within the three-dimensional digital model is then isolated and manipulated to find measurements of non-visible aspects of the feature, such as mass, distances between visible points which pass through invisible tissues, e.g., depth and base width, surface distance between visible points, volume, area, surface area, circumference, and surface angle measurements of the feature.