3D Body Reconstruction for Compression Garment Fitting
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current methods for fitting compression garments, particularly for lymphedema treatment, face challenges in accurately generating anthropometric measurements, leading to inconsistent and unreliable fitting due to human variability and limited access to trained clinicians, especially in remote areas, which can result in inadequate detection and treatment of subclinical lymphedema.
Innovation Solution
A method utilizing digital imaging to generate 3D reconstructions of body parts, allowing for the identification of anatomical landmarks and derivation of accurate anthropometric measurements without human supervision, enabling the selection or fabrication of tailored compression garments with precise compression values, thereby improving fit consistency and accessibility.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Measurement precision
If manual measurement methods are used by clinicians, then anthropometric measurements can be obtained, but inter-clinician variability leads to inconsistent and unreliable fitting results
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces manual mechanical measurement methods with an automated digital imaging and image processing system. The system captures digital images of the body part, processes them through algorithms to identify anatomical landmarks, and generates anthropometric measurements automatically, eliminating human variability and improving both precision and reliability of fitting results.
2Measurement precision
If trained clinicians are used for garment fitting, then accurate measurements can be obtained, but access is limited in remote areas
Solution Approach 1:
The patent enables self-service measurement by providing an automated system that does not require trained clinicians. Users can capture their own body images and obtain anthropometric measurements independently, making the service accessible to anyone with access to the imaging system, particularly benefiting remote areas where trained clinicians are unavailable.
3Reliability
If automated digital imaging is used, then accessibility and consistency are improved, but complexity of the measurement system increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent employs a universal image processing framework that can handle multiple body parts and various anatomical landmarks through a single integrated system. The same digital imaging and processing algorithms are used across different measurement scenarios, which while technologically sophisticated, provides a unified approach that simplifies operational complexity compared to multiple specialized manual measurement tools.
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AI summary
Various examples are provided related to identification of anthropometric information for fitting of compression garments. In one example, a method of generating compression garment fit information includes acquiring images including a selected body part or body area in need of compression therapy; processing the acquired images along with a library of compression garment fit information; generating a 3D reconstruction of the selected body part/area; deriving anthropometric information for the selected body part/area from the 3D reconstruction; providing a compression value corresponding to a prescribed or intended amount of compression therapy applied to the selected body part/area; and generating compression garment fit information for the selected body part/area. In another example, a library of compression garment fit information includes anthropometric information generated for individuals in need of compression therapy; information associated with a health condition for the individuals; and compression garment fit instructions provided by a compression garment manufacturer.