Anthropomorphic 3D Avatar for Concealed Object Detection
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current graphical user interfaces (GUIs) in applications like video security monitoring and medical scanning require operators to manage multiple sensor displays simultaneously, leading to concentration-intensive and error-prone tasks, with no effective method for projecting algorithmically determined 3-D data using anthropomorphic representations to address privacy concerns or indicate concealed objects.
Innovation Solution
A method and system that displays a software 3-D avatar representing an individual within a scanning area, using computer-generated highlights to indicate detected concealed objects or inconclusive areas on the avatar, allowing for reduced operator workload and privacy preservation by projecting sensor data in a novel anthropomorphic format.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Loss of information
If multiple sensor displays are shown simultaneously in traditional GUI format, then complete sensor data coverage is achieved, but operator workload and error rate increase significantly
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges multiple sensor displays (video feeds, thermal images, radar data) into a single integrated anthropomorphic representation. Instead of showing separate windows for each sensor type, the system combines all sensor data layers onto one avatar display, allowing operators to view complete sensor coverage while reducing the number of display windows from multiple to one.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent transitions from traditional 2-D flat display windows to a 3-D anthropomorphic avatar representation. This dimensional change allows sensor data to be projected onto a three-dimensional human figure, enabling operators to perceive spatial relationships and sensor coverage in a more intuitive volumetric format rather than separate planar windows.
2Device complexity
If traditional 2-D sliced data representations are used for spatial information, then data display simplicity is maintained, but spatial precision and location accuracy are insufficient
Solution Approach 1:
The patent enhances spatial precision by projecting sensor data onto a 3-D anthropomorphic model instead of using flat 2-D slices. This allows for accurate representation of object locations on the human body in three-dimensional space, preserving spatial relationships while maintaining visual intuitiveness through the familiar human form.
3Reliability
If video feeds are displayed to show concealed objects, then detection capability is improved, but privacy concerns are raised due to direct visual representation
Solution Approach 1:
The patent creates a synthetic copy or avatar of the human figure rather than displaying actual video footage of the person. Sensor data is projected onto this digital avatar, which serves as a representation that maintains detection capability while protecting the individual's privacy by not showing their actual image.
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AI summary
A system and method of identifying concealed objects using an anthropomorphic display is disclosed. In a particular embodiment, the method includes displaying a software 3-D avatar on a visual display when an individual is detected within a scanning area, where the 3-D avatar is an anthropomorphic representation of the individual. The method also includes scanning the individual with a plurality of concealed object detection sensors viewing the scanning area and identifying at least one area on the individual in response to detecting a concealed object on the individual, where the at least one area in which the concealed object is detected on the individual is visually indicated at a corresponding location on the software 3-D avatar with a computer generated highlight. In addition, the software 3-D avatar is dimmed, modified with text, graphics, colors, textures, opacity, transparency, or any combination thereof, when no individuals are detected in the scanning area.