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Contact-free procedure for measuring the three dimensional shape of an object, particularly a human foot, by imaging the object and the indentation left by the object
Assignee: IDEAS
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Filing: 1992-07-15
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Granted: 1995-10-10
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Expires: 2012-07-15
Abstract
Abstract A contact-free tridimensional process for measuring the form of an object, such as a foot, using digitization. This process consists of setting the object on a flexible cradle, for the two-phase measurement of the object. The first phase covers the upper part of the object. Once the object has been removed from its support, the second phase consists of measuring its imprint. Both parameters measured are processed in order to reconstitute the complete outer shape of the object. The device used to perform this process requires sensors which take pictures, and a computer. This process and device are specially relevant to the production of made-to-measure footwear of both the orthopaedic and non-orthopedic variety.
Inventors
- 👤 Stephane Huberty
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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2026-11-08 06:03
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61B; A61B5/00; A61B5/0059; A61B5/0062; A61B5/0064; A43; A43D; A43D1/00; A43D1/02; A43D1/025; A61B5/103; A61B5/107; A61B5/1077; G; G01; G01B; G01B1/00; G01B11/00; G01B11/24; G01B11/245
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 16
Claim 1
Independent Claim
95 words
Tridimensional measurement process which involves no contact with the outer surface of an object and measures by digitization using a sensor linked to a computer and is distinguished by the locating of the object on a flexible cradle, the process comprising a two phase measurement of the object, the first phase including the steps of measuring the upper part of the object and removing the object from the cradle, the second phase including the step of measuring the imprint left by the object, and processing the measurements thereby providing an overall reconstruction of the object.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
95 words
Tridimensional measurement process which involves no contact with the outer surface of an object and measures by digitization using a sensor linked to a computer and is distinguished by the locating of the object on a flexible cradle, the process comprising a two phase measurement of the object, the first phase including the steps of measuring the upper part of the object and removing the object from the cradle, the second phase including the step of measuring the imprint left by the object, and processing the measurements thereby providing an overall reconstruction of the object.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
33 words
Process according to claim 1, distinguished by the fact that it consists in at least two pictures being taken during the first measurement phase, and at least one during the second measurement phase.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
30 words
Process according to claim 2, distinguished by the fact it consists in one first phase picture being a posterior, superior and axial shot, and the other anterior superior and axial.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
30 words
Process according to claim 2, distinguished by the fact that one of the two first phase measurement pictures is posterior, superior and lateral and the other posterior, superior and medial.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
21 words
Process according to claim 4, distinguished by the fact that it comprises a third picture which is anterior, superior and axial.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
27 words
Measurement process according to claim 2, distinguished by the fact that the second phase picture is a superior, axial shot which can be either anterior or posterior.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
29 words
Measurement process according to claim 2, distinguished by the fact that the second measurement phase comprises two superior, axial shots, one of which is anterior and the other posterior.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
31 words
Measurement process according to claim 2, distinguished by the fact that the second measurement phase requires two pictures, one posterior, superior and lateral shot and one posterior, superior and medial shot.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
37 words
Tridimensional contact-free equipment for measuring the outer form of an object using digitization, via at least one sensor (3,4), linked to a computer (9), distinguished by its flexible cradle (2) supporting the object to be measured (10).
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
37 words
Tridimensional contact-free equipment for measuring the outer form of an object using digitization, via at least one sensor (3,4), linked to a computer (9), distinguished by its flexible cradle (2) supporting the object to be measured (10).
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
37 words
Equipment according to claim 9, distinguished by the sensor which consists of a projector (7,8) and a camera (5,6) which, between them, form a predetermined angle, the projector and the camera being separated by a specific distance.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
20 words
Equipment according to claim 10 distinguished by its mobile sensor capable of taking shots from at least two viewing angles.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
15 words
Equipment according to claim 10 distinguished by having several sensors which are fixed in space.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
26 words
Equipment according to claim 12 distinguished by having two sensors located along the support axis, one taking posterior, superior shots, the other taking anterior, superior shots.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
30 words
Equipment according to claim 12, distinguished by having two sensors offset from the cradle's axis, one taking posterior, superior and lateral shots, the other taking posterior, superior and medial shots.
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