Mobile device human body scanning and 3d model creation and analysis

Abstract

A 2D camera is used to create a 3D full body image. A camera takes 3 or more 2D images, an accelerometer is used to calculate camera position, and a CPU is employed to construct a 3D body model. This may be performed in a non-controlled environment and by the user alone. An automatic segmentation of the 2D images creates special information for 3D model reconstruction. Once the 3D model measurements are extracted, the user has the option to further specify measurements. In one embodiment, the 3D model is shared via cloud and social media, and also used to assist in shopping while ensuring accurate measurements for the user. In another embodiment, the digital model of products designed for the target consumer body is automatically adjusted and shown as a 3D image on the user's body. The 3D model may be shared with businesses for manufacturing using 3D morphology.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A method for creating one or more three-dimensional (3D) images of a user, comprising:
 placing a two-dimensional (2D) camera on a planar surface,   capturing a first 2D image of the user,   capturing a second 2D image of the user, the second 2D image being an image of a different perspective than the first 2D image, wherein the user remains on a single axis in both the first and second 2D images,   segmenting the first and second 2D images, forming a plurality of segmented 2D images, and   constructing a 3D image from a combination of all 3 of:
 said plurality of segmented 2D images, 
 data extracted from said plurality of segmented 2D images, and 
 information comprising a computed camera position. 
   
     
     
         2 . The method of  claim 1 , further comprising the step of manually adjusting said data extracted from said plurality of segmented 2D images, wherein said manual adjusting is performed by the user. 
     
     
         3 . The method of  claim 1 , further comprising the step of automatically extracting measurements of the user's body from the 3D image constructed. 
     
     
         4 . The method of  claim 1 , further comprising the step of adding one or more desired measurements for user height based on the 3D image. 
     
     
         5 . The method of  claim 1 , further comprising the step of adding one or more desired measurements for user girth based on the 3D image. 
     
     
         6 . The method of  claim 1 , further comprising the step of adding one or more desired measurements flu a geodesic distance between two or more points on the user's 3D image. 
     
     
         7 . The method of  claim 1 , wherein 2 or more 3D images are constructed, further comprising the step of saving each 3D image such that the user may track one or more bodily features over time. 
     
     
         8 . The method of  claim 1 , wherein the 3D image is compared to an ideal 3D model. 
     
     
         9 . The method of  claim 3 , further comprising the step of sending said measurements to an authorized recipient. 
     
     
         10 . The method of  claim 9 , further comprising the step of tailoring an outfit for the user based on the measurements sent to the authorized recipient. 
     
     
         11 . The method of  claim 3 , further comprising the step of comparing the extracted measurements to known fitment data of a desired product. 
     
     
         12 . The method of  claim 11 , further comprising the step of suggesting a product based on information retrieved from said comparing step. 
     
     
         13 . The method of  claim 6 , wherein the geodesic distance is between the ground and a point on the circumference of the user's body. 
     
     
         14 . The method of  claim 1 , further comprising the step of measuring, using a virtual measurement tape, a distance between two points on said 3D image. 
     
     
         15 . The method of  claim 1 , further comprising the step of measuring a circumference of the user's body. 
     
     
         16 . The method of  claim 1 , further comprising the step of controlling a camera position using an accelerometer coupled to said camera. 
     
     
         17 . The method of  claim 1 , further comprising the step of generating feedback using an accelerometer coupled to said camera, said feedback correcting the user's positioning. 
     
     
         18 . The method of  claim 1 , wherein said computed camera position is obtained via an accelerometer coupled to the camera, the computed camera position comprising the camera's sensor plane position relative to the user. 
     
     
         19 . The method of  claim 18 , further comprising measuring one or more dimensions comprising depth. 
     
     
         20 . The method of  claim 1 , further comprising creating a real time transformation of the user's body, said real time transformation being designed exactly once per categorical body type.