WO2014058403A1 - Method for screening, correcting and monitoring a human figure - Google Patents

Description

 METHOD OF ONTROL, ORDERING

 AND HUMAN FIGURE TRACKING

FIELD OF THE INVENTION

 The invention relates to medicine and measuring equipment, and more specifically: to methods for measuring the physical dimensions of a human body, and can be used to measure the anthropological dimensions of the body or its individual parts for medical and other purposes.

State of the art

Known methods for determining the arc or circumferential dimensions of the human body using a conventional fabric or metal centimeter tape [see book: Shaparenko P.P. Anthropolope. - In | Nnitsya: Drukarnya VDMU ΪΜ. M.I. Pigorova, 2000. - 71 s].

A common drawback of these existing methods for determining the size of parts of the human body is that fabric tapes stretch after performing multiple measurements, tapes of synthetic materials are deformed to one or another ron, metal tapes - do not adhere well to the surface of the object being examined. All this reduces the accuracy of research. Moreover, the tapes do not allow to determine the curved lengths of the anatomical and tomographic surfaces of the human body. In addition, sizing in this way takes a lot of time. So, for example, to “remove” 30 sizes from a person’s body, it takes about half an hour (each size is first measured, then recorded manually or on paper, or entered into a computer), which hardly anyone likes.

 A known method of anthropological measurements, including determining the distances between points on the surface of the body, the arc or girth dimensions of the whole or individual parts of the human body using a curvimeter. The curvimeter roller is rolled over the surface of the body, and the distance between the starting and ending points of the measured section is determined by its value on the dial indicated by the arrow [see US Pat. Ukraine N ° 12005 in class A61 B 5/107 published on January 16, 2006 in Bull. N2 1].

The main significant disadvantage of the known method for measuring anthropological body dimensions is that during its implementation there is a direct contact of the measuring device (curvimeter) with the human body. First and foremost, there is a high probability of distortion of the measurement results if the measuring device presses that surface of the person’s body (in this case, the curvimeter will show a smaller distance between the points along the arc path), therefore, the accuracy of this procedure depends on the qualification of the specialist performing the measurement. Secondly, touching the body with a measuring device can cause an undesirable reaction in a human patient, for example, it will just tickle, which reflexively causes an attempt to exclude such an unpleasant contact. Thirdly, this method of measuring body size is difficult to consider hygienic, since a device such as a curvimeter is difficult to process, for example, with bactericidal agents, after each use.

The closest in essence and achieved effect, taken as a prototype, is a method of controlling a human figure, in which using six scanners installed in a special room, they fix the coordinates of a large set (about 1000) of the points of the human body, which together they characterize his figure, the received information is transferred to a computer, where a special software product processes it and on the monitor draws an image of the human body in the form of a grid, the intersections of the lines of which correspond to the coordinates and measured points [see the newspaper Telescope! - N ° 40 (396) dated October 2, 2003].

s This method of control (or measurement) of a human figure has at least three significant drawbacks, namely.

 Firstly, as a result of fixing the coordinates of individual points, only a discrete “picture” is obtained on the monitor in the form of a set of points connected by lines, which cannot display the nuances of individual parts of the body, since the control points have a significant distance from one another, therefore, the known the method does not allow precise control of the true anthropological dimensions of the human body.

 Secondly, the implementation of the known method requires the obligatory presence of a doctor, since the image itself does not provide the patient with any useful information without comment, and, in general, a person may not recognize himself in a point image. In addition, people do not always want to “show” their bodies to other people, for example, they are shy, especially when they have deviations from the norms accepted in society, however, the known method does not require automatic commentary due to imperfection of the software product, using which it is being implemented.

Thirdly, this method of determining the anthropological dimensions of the human body is really measuring, not controlling (!). It does not allow comparison and control over time of changes of the same dimensions, since The gram product does not have the ability to compare the results of previous measurements with subsequent ones, as well as provide certain recommendations regarding the correction of the figure, if necessary.

 However, the main drawback of all the methods described above for measuring the size of a person’s body is that, despite the simplicity of the procedure, a person cannot do it on his own! Their implementation requires the obligatory presence of another person, for example, a doctor, instructor, fashion designer, etc., which is not always pleasant for the patient (client), prevents him from identifying (measuring) any additional dimensions that are of particular interest to him, but not “ fit into the standard measurement procedure, or, according to the doctor, insignificant, measurements are often subjective, since the human factor is involved in this procedure, therefore, error measurements are always obtained.

Task to be solved

The basis of the invention is the task of expanding the functional and consumer properties of the method with a simultaneous increase in the accuracy of measuring the body as a whole or its individual parts. without involving other people in the measurement process by obtaining a realistic image of a person in a three-dimensional format and the possibility of comparing it later with previous measurement results by changing the principle of the procedure for taking sizes and obtaining useful information independently by the patient without third-party intervention persons.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

The solution of this problem is achieved by the fact that in the method of control, adjustment and tracking of a human figure, in which using additional equipment installed in the room, fragments of the human body are recorded, the received information is transferred to a computer, where a special software product processes it and on the monitor draws the human body, according to the proposal, any size of the body or its individual sections are obtained automatically by computer analysis of real human images obtained from different cancers courses using cameras, for example, infrared, in which a software product, analyzing individual images of a person, using special algorithms builds an electronic three-dimensional model of a person, from which a set of basic and additional dimensional characteristics of the human body, which the software product subsequently analyzes and, at the request of the person, gives recommendations regarding the improvement of his body shape, as well as with a second check after a while of the same dimensions of the same person, the software product compares them with the previous measuring results and gives the dynamics of changes in size over time. Recommendations may relate to sticking to certain nutritional menus, performing physical exercises, medications, or special therapeutic agents that allow you to adjust your figure. In addition, a person has the opportunity to indicate his age and gender, which the software product will take into account when forming recommendations.

With this approach to obtaining the dimensions of the body or its individual sections, the person-patient-client: firstly, doesn’t do any measuring operations on its own, that is, there is no human factor, therefore, there can be no error in size as such; secondly, it doesn’t communicate with anyone at all, therefore, without shame, alone, it can measure any fragments, or sections, or individual organs (ears, nose, chest, waist, abdomen, genitals), or limbs, or muscles in any poses as he considers (to look at himself in an athlete's pose), etc., that in normal conditions of the clinic in the presence of a medical You cannot make a worker, that is, a person feels completely free and can fully realize all his desires, which are sweeping knowledge of his body; thirdly, the highest level of accuracy of the results obtained, since modern cameras can capture images accurate to micrometers.

 Thanks to the application of the proposed method, a person does not need to especially position himself in front of the cameras - they take it from all angles, so it is possible to get pictures of all parts of the body, regardless of how, in which direction or in what position (posture ) the person is in the room.

 But the main difference of the proposed method is that the body dimensions are not taken from a “living” (real) person, but from its three-dimensional model, constructed in the process of computer processing of a series of continuous images obtained from cameras, for example, infrared, photo, video and other shooting tools.

Another fundamental difference of the proposed method lies in the fact that when it is implemented, not only the true dimensions of the human body are determined, but they are preserved and can later be the basis for comparison with the results of new measurements carried out repeatedly after some time, therefore, for the first time it becomes possible to automatically track to live the dynamics of changes, which is the most valuable for a person, because it allows you to change your attitude to life, for example, change the nutrition menu, use training tools, medication, etc., that is, independently correct without any help figure. And the software product will help him in this, giving certain recommendations. To use them or not - the choice always remains with the person. It is clear that if you provide your age, gender, personal restrictions on nutrition, physical activity, of course, the recommendations will be more accurate.

 The proposed method really becomes effective and useful for people, because it allows you not only to know the size of your body (and to judge your body by it), but to control and correct them, moreover, with high accuracy, and most importantly - without interference in this , essentially an intimate, third-party process.

Thus, the totality of all the proposed essential features of the proposed technical solution related to the precise determination, control of adjustment and tracking of the human figure ensures the achievement of a certain technical result formulated in the statement of the problem. Description of a preferred embodiment of the invention

The further essence of the proposed technical solution is explained together with the most effective example of the implementation of the method.

The implementation of the proposed method involves the organization of equipped rooms (cabinets, cabins) equipped with filming equipment in places where a person can undress. It is recommended that such premises be organized in hospitals, medical centers, that is, in medical institutions where, on the one hand, certain sanitary standards are adhered to, and on the other, you can immediately consult a doctor regarding the use of a particular recommendation. However, such premises can be arranged anywhere. For example, in educational institutions, since young people are very concerned about their figure, or in gyms, in baths, on beaches, etc. Such a room, as an example, can be equipped with a set of cameras installed around the perimeter, for example, infrared, and a standard computer. The listed equipment is enough to implement the proposed method. However, this does not preclude the use of additional equipment, for example, a plasma screen, in which a person visitor can see his three-dimensional image in real time model, consider it from different angles, virtually rotating the model on the screen.

 Carry out the proposed method as follows.

The visitor of the “measuring” room enters it, strips off and presses the “Start” button. It is better if it is located in the center of the room, although this is not necessary. After starting the system, cameras automatically scan a human figure, and the images received from each camera are sent to a computer, where the information is analyzed automatically using special software, based on which a model of a human figure is constructed in three-dimensional format. With this three-dimensional model, the same software product takes basic and additional dimensions. At the request of the visitor, he can immediately receive diverse recommendations. All information received regarding a person’s figure is stored in a computer, and it can be sent to a visitor on its electronic medium. When you visit the “measuring” room again (not necessarily the same if the computers in all such rooms are connected to a local network), the procedure for obtaining a set of body sizes is repeated, and having an individual code (password), it is possible to measure these results - compare with past results, their software product will analyze and issue changes, new tips and tricks.

 The claimed technological solution is tested in practice. The proposed method for monitoring, adjusting, and tracking a human figure does not contain a single technological operation, design, or software that could not be carried out at the present stage of development of science and technology, in particular, in the field of electronic measurement of physical parameters of animate and inanimate nature, therefore, is industrially applicable, has technical and other advantages over known analogues, which confirms the possibility of achieving a technical result ata by the claimed object. The well-known sources of patent and other scientific and technical information have not revealed such methods of measuring the physical parameters of objects with the indicated set of essential features, therefore, the proposed technical solution is considered such that it can receive legal protection.

A significant difference between the proposed method and the previously known ones is that from a person, without his intervention in the measuring process and without involving third parties, they automatically receive all the physical parameters of his body in the form of pictures, without exception based on which using special Of social algorithms, a three-dimensional model is built, and already all the basic and additional parameters and dimensions of the human figure are removed from it, and also that these parameters are saved and can be compared with the same ones, but obtained after some time with an assessment of the dynamics of changes and the provision of the necessary recommendations regarding the adjustment of the physical parameters of the figure. These differences, in aggregate, make it possible to automate the entire process, eliminate the human factor, maximize the accuracy of the results and maximize the number of sizes, both of the entire human figure and of its individual sections. None of the known methods for measuring the anthropological dimensions of the body or its individual sections for medical or other purposes can simultaneously possess all of the above properties, since it does not imply the totality of the essential features stated in the proposal.

Since the abovementioned properties do not flow to specialists in this field of knowledge and cannot flow out of the existing level of technology at all, we can draw a confident conclusion about the compliance of the proposed technical solution with the criterion of “inventive step”. Technical Advantages of the Invention

The technical advantages of the proposed technical solution, in comparison with the prototype, include the following:

 - improving the accuracy of determining the anthropological parameters of a person’s figure by obtaining dimensional characteristics of his figure using a non-contact computer method from a three-dimensional model;

 - the absence of the influence of the human factor on the measurement results due to the fact that the primary information from an individual is obtained using a set of cameras;

 - expansion of functional and consumer properties by not only determining the parameters of a person’s figure, but also by monitoring and tracking it over time with the provision of appropriate advice and recommendations;

 - ease of implementation of the method due to the use of well-known and common equipment.

The social advantages of the proposed technical solution, in comparison with the use of the prototype, are obtained by increasing the comfort of the procedure for determining, controlling, tracking and adjusting the figure due to there are no third parties and you don’t need to do anything except press the corresponding buttons.

 The economic effect of introducing the proposed technical solution, in comparison with the use of the prototype, is obtained by reducing the cost of the procedure for measuring body parameters and receiving recommendations due to the absence of third parties (doctors, consultants, advisers), which, at a minimum, need to organize additional jobs, pay wages.

After describing the proposed method for monitoring, adjusting, and tracking a person’s figure, it should be apparent to those skilled in the art that all of the above is illustrative only and not restrictive as presented by this example. Many individual options for implementing this method can slightly change it depending on the specific end goal (for which the shape parameters are set), the use of technical equipment necessary for obtaining preliminary pictures and obtaining images in three-dimensional format and, of course, are within one of the usual and natural approaches in this field of knowledge and are considered such that they are within the scope of the proposed technical solution. The quintessence of the proposed technical solution is that at the beginning, using the cameras, they do not automatically obtain the dimensions of the body or its parts, but only the initial data for the further construction of a three-dimensional model of the human figure, and only the last one takes all the necessary anthropological parameters of the figure, which can be further compared with the results of previous measurement sessions and give the dynamics of changes and certain diverse tips and recommendations, and these and other features together ti allow one to acquire the above-proposed technical solution-mentioned and other advantages. The use of individual technological methods from the totality declared is, of course, limits the range of advantages listed above, and cannot be considered new technological solutions in this area of knowledge, since other procedural schemes, such as described, no longer require any or a creative approach from engineers, designers and technologists, and therefore cannot be considered the results of their creative activities or new intellectual property subject to protection by security documents ami.

Claims

CLAIM 1. A method of monitoring, adjusting and tracking a person’s figure, in which fragments of the human body are recorded using additional equipment installed in the room, the received information is transferred to a computer, where a special software product processes it and draws a human body on the monitor, It is possible that any size of the body or its individual sections is automatically obtained by computer analysis of real human images obtained from different angles using cameras, for example, infrared, in which the software product, analyzing individual images of a person, using special algorithms builds an electronic three-dimensional model of a person, from which a set of basic and additional dimensional characteristics of the human body is already taken, which the software product further analyzes and, if desired to a person’s opinion, gives recommendations regarding improvement of his figure, as well as when re-monitoring after a while the same sizes of the same person, the software product compares them with previous results from measurements and gives the dynamics of changes in size over time. 2. The method of monitoring, adjusting, and tracking a person’s figure according to claim 1, characterized in that the recommendations relate to certain menus of nutrition, exercise, medications or special therapeutic agents that allow you to adjust the figure.  3. A way to control, adjust and track the figure of a person pop. 1, characterized in that the person indicates his age and gender, which the software product will take into account when forming recommendations.