Apparatus and method for acquiring and processing data regarding physical attributes of a user
First Claim
1. An apparatus for acquiring and processing data regarding physical attributes of a user in an accurate, repeatable and automated manner comprising:
- a generally enclosed housing sized for receiving a user therein, the housing having an interior and an opening for entry into and exit from the housing by the user;
a three dimensional body scanner including a plurality of scanning heads located within the housing for conducting a three dimensional scan of the body of a user within the housing for obtaining accurate spatial measurements of predetermined portions of the body of the user;
a weighing device for measuring the weight of the user; and
a data collection and processing device communicating with the body scanner, and the weighing device for receiving, processing and analyzing data concerning the spatial measurements and weight of the user.
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Abstract
An apparatus for acquiring and processing data regarding physical attributes of a user includes a generally enclosed housing sized for receiving a user therein, the housing having an interior and an opening for entry into an exit from the housing by the user. A three-dimensional body scanner including a plurality of scanning heads is located within the housing for conducting a three-dimensional scan of the body of the user within the housing for obtaining accurate and repeatable spatial measurements of predetermined portions of the body of the user. A weighing device is provided for measuring the weight of the user. A data collection and processing device communicates with the body scanner and the weighing device for receiving, processing and analyzing data concerning the spatial measurements and weight of the user.
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18 Claims
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1. An apparatus for acquiring and processing data regarding physical attributes of a user in an accurate, repeatable and automated manner comprising:
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a generally enclosed housing sized for receiving a user therein, the housing having an interior and an opening for entry into and exit from the housing by the user;
a three dimensional body scanner including a plurality of scanning heads located within the housing for conducting a three dimensional scan of the body of a user within the housing for obtaining accurate spatial measurements of predetermined portions of the body of the user;
a weighing device for measuring the weight of the user; and
a data collection and processing device communicating with the body scanner, and the weighing device for receiving, processing and analyzing data concerning the spatial measurements and weight of the user. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13)
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14. A method of acquiring and processing data regarding physical attributes of a user comprising the steps of:
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providing and enclosed housing for receiving a user therein;
scanning the body of the user within the housing using a three-dimensional body scanner including a plurality of scanning heads;
weighing the user using a weighing device; and
receiving, processing and analyzing data from the scanner and the weighing device by a data collection and processing device. - View Dependent Claims (15, 16, 17, 18)
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