Smart Body Analyzer 3D Scan and Vital Sensor Integration
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current smart body analyzers lack the capability to measure body volume, physical constitution, multiple health parameters, and emotional states like mood and stress levels, relying on fragmented equipment and inaccurate indirect calculations.
Innovation Solution
A smart body analyzer apparatus with a rotating plate, touch-less sensors including depth sensors using time-of-flight, stereoscopic, and microwave imaging methods, and high-resolution color cameras, along with auxiliary sensors for vital parameters, to perform a 3D scan and analyze body dimensions, composition, temperature, heart rate, and mood recognition.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Measurement precision
If multiple types of sensors (depth sensor, infrared sensor, color camera, auxiliary sensors) are integrated into the apparatus, then measurement precision and comprehensiveness of body parameters is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines multiple types of sensors (depth sensor, infrared temperature sensor, color camera, and auxiliary body function sensors) into a single integrated apparatus. This merging of previously separate measurement devices allows comprehensive body parameter analysis including body volume, composition, temperature, and vital signs within one system, resolving the contradiction by achieving high measurement precision through integrated multi-sensor functionality.
Solution Approach 2:
The apparatus is designed with universal multi-functionality, where a single device performs multiple measurement functions that previously required separate equipment. The system can measure body dimensions, volume, composition, temperature, and monitor vital parameters like heart rate and blood oxygen, making one device serve multiple purposes and thereby improving measurement comprehensiveness without proportionally increasing complexity.
2Measurement precision
If the apparatus uses multiple groups of touch-less sensors positioned at different heights, then measurement precision and coverage of body scanning is improved, but device complexity and cost increase
Solution Approach 1:
The sensor system is segmented into multiple groups positioned at different heights (first group at upper level, second group at lower level). Each group captures specific portions of the body, and the control unit integrates these segmented measurements into a complete body model. This segmentation approach improves measurement precision by ensuring comprehensive coverage while managing complexity through modular sensor group organization.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent adds the vertical dimension to sensor arrangement by positioning sensor groups at different heights above the rotating plate. This three-dimensional sensor distribution ensures complete body coverage from multiple angles and elevations, improving scan accuracy by capturing the entire body surface area without requiring an overly complex single-level sensor array.
3Adaptability or versatility
If the apparatus integrates multiple auxiliary body function sensors (blood pressure, heart rate, blood oxygen), then comprehensiveness of health parameter measurement is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The apparatus incorporates auxiliary body function sensors that enable the device to perform multiple health monitoring functions (blood pressure, heart rate, blood oxygen saturation) alongside body composition analysis. This multi-functionality allows one apparatus to replace several separate health monitoring devices, improving versatility while the integrated design manages the complexity of having multiple sensor types work together.
4Extent of automation
If the control unit processes data from multiple sensors to provide comprehensive analysis and diagnostics, then intelligence and diagnostic capability of the system is improved, but computational requirements and processing complexity increase
Solution Approach 1:
The control unit processes data from all sensors and provides automated analysis, diagnostics, and personalized recommendations to the user. This feedback mechanism transforms raw sensor data into actionable health insights, improving the extent of automation. The system continuously monitors body parameters and provides real-time or near-real-time feedback, enabling intelligent health management while the control unit manages the computational complexity of integrating multiple data streams.
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
Enables accurate measurement and tracking of body dimensions, composition, health, and emotional states, providing comprehensive health and fitness analysis, diagnostics, and personalized recommendations, while integrating data storage and wireless connectivity for user access.
Implementation Method 1
a depth sensor which is designed to work with a time-of-flight imaging method
Implementation Method 2
The at least one group of touch-less sensors comprises a far infrared temperature sensor
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AI summary
A smart body analyzer apparatus includes a rotatable plate for supporting and turning a body, a control unit for rotating the rotatable plate, and at least one group of touch-less sensors for scanning the body. Examples of touch-less sensors include a far infrared temperature sensor and a depth sensor. The depth sensor can employ a time-of-flight imaging method, a stereoscopic imaging method, a microwave imaging method and/or a laser ranging method based on trigonometric principles.