WO1998018386A1 - Unit for measuring body parts and reconstructing them in three dimensions, particularly for manufacturing custom shoes or other prostheses - Google Patents

Unit for measuring body parts and reconstructing them in three dimensions, particularly for manufacturing custom shoes or other prostheses Download PDF

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WO1998018386A1
WO1998018386A1 PCT/EP1997/005858 EP9705858W WO9818386A1 WO 1998018386 A1 WO1998018386 A1 WO 1998018386A1 EP 9705858 W EP9705858 W EP 9705858W WO 9818386 A1 WO9818386 A1 WO 9818386A1
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61B—DIAGNOSIS; SURGERY; IDENTIFICATION
    • A61B5/00—Measuring for diagnostic purposes; Identification of persons
    • A61B5/103—Detecting, measuring or recording devices for testing the shape, pattern, colour, size or movement of the body or parts thereof, for diagnostic purposes
    • A61B5/107—Measuring physical dimensions, e.g. size of the entire body or parts thereof
    • A61B5/1074—Foot measuring devices
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A43—FOOTWEAR
    • A43D—MACHINES, TOOLS, EQUIPMENT OR METHODS FOR MANUFACTURING OR REPAIRING FOOTWEAR
    • A43D1/00—Foot or last measuring devices; Measuring devices for shoe parts
    • A43D1/02—Foot-measuring devices
    • A43D1/025—Foot-measuring devices comprising optical means, e.g. mirrors, photo-electric cells, for measuring or inspecting feet

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  • the present invention relates to a unit which is particularly but not exclusively suitable for measuring body parts and reconstructing them in three dimensions, particularly for manufacturing custom shoes or other body prostheses.
  • Custom shoes or prostheses are currently manufactured mostly by hand, starting from information obtained from graphical plottings or substantially manual measurements. Disclosure of the Invention
  • the aim of the present invention is to provide a unit for measuring body parts and reconstructing them in three dimensions, particularly for manufacturing custom shoes or other body prostheses, whereby it is possible to achieve, in a substantially automatic manner, the measurement and reconstruction, in three dimensions, of the shape of the foot, or of another part of the user, in plan view and in elevation view; the analysis, validation and preprocessing of the acquired data; the comparison with standard-size models; the identification of the differences that must be compensated by the prosthesis to be manufactured; the size assignments, in a virtual environment, of the model for manufacturing the shoe.
  • an object of the present invention is to provide a contactless measurement unit which can be easily integrated with a CAM unit particularly suitable for manufacturing a prosthesis or an entire shoe according to requirements.
  • Another object of the present invention is to provide a unit which is easy to use and for which long training to learn its use is not required.
  • Another object of the present invention is to provide a unit which is highly precise in relation to the field of use.
  • Another object of the present invention is to provide a unit whose components are technologically known and optionally directly commercially available.
  • a unit for measuring body parts and reconstructing them in three dimensions, particularly for manufacturing custom shoes or other prostheses characterized in that it comprises a measurement subsection for contactless measurement of a body part to be acquired and a subsection for processing the data acquired by said measurement subsection, said subsections being mutually associated by a local or wide- area computer connection network, said measurement subsection comprising at least one television camera which is rigidly coupled so that it rotates around a support for the body part to be acquired and is suitable to observe the trace of the contour of the body part obtained by emitting against the body part at least one colli ated laser beam which exits from at least one laser emitter which rotates rigidly with respect thereto, rigidly with said television camera, and is positioned with a preset angle with respect to said television camera.
  • a television camera observe the object onto which a laser beam is projected; said beam forms a bright line (pattern) which has a different shape, in the image, depending on the point being illuminated and accordingly depending on the viewpoint.
  • Said line is acquired and processed in order to obtain the curved line that corresponds to the projection of the laser beam on the object, represented in three-dimensional perpendicular Cartesian coordinates.
  • figure 1 is a partially sectional view of a contactless measurement and acquisition unit meant for the manufacture of custom shoes, according to the present invention
  • figure 2 is a view of a part of the unit of figure 1 during operation
  • figure 3 is a schematic view of the unit of figure 1, again during operation.
  • a unit for manufacturing custom shoes according to the present invention is generally designated by the reference numeral 10.
  • the unit 10 comprises two subsections which are mutually associated by a computer connection network which can be of the local or wide-area type: a subsection 11 for acquiring the dimensions and shape of a body part, for example a foot, designated by the reference numeral 12, and a processing subsection, not shown, for the data related to said acquisition subsection 11.
  • the measurement and acquisition subsection 11 comprises a television camera 13 which is rigidly coupled so that it rotates about a platform 14 on which the foot 12 to be acquired is rested in the illustrated case; the television camera is suitable to acquire the trace 15 of the contour of the foot 12, which is obtained by emitting against the foot a collimated laser beam 16 produced by a laser emitter 17 which rotates about the foot 12 rigidly with the television camera 13, with a preset angle with respect to the television camera.
  • the foot is placed correctly for acquisition by applying optional shims 18.
  • the contour of the foot 12 is measured and acquired by means of the telemetric triangulation method, which allows the television camera 13 to acquire at high speed and with excellent precision the contour of the foot 12 as scanned by the collimated laser beam 16.
  • the data acquired by the television camera 13 are stored and then sent to the processing subsection, in which the solid three-dimensional model of the foot 12 to be reconstructed is generated.
  • the reconstructed model is visualized for example with the layer-by-layer display method or in three dimensions.
  • the model can also be entered into a data bank in order to compare it dimensionally and functionally with the standard models of the normal anatomical shapes that correspond to the various types of shoe.
  • the volumetric descriptions of the models can also be stored in the database.
  • the database can be constituted and updated by reading the various available standard models with the acquisition subsection 11. This approach allows a first and immediate procedure to the tests of the unit 10 as a whole.
  • the unit 10 determines the standard model that is most suitable to be modified in order to produce the shoe that from an aesthetic and functional point of view is best suited for the abnormal foot type.
  • the unit 10 Starting from the actual dimensions of the foot, the unit 10, by means of a particular algorithm, determines which volumes exceed the standard model, weighing the
  • Boolean operation by comparing the linear dimensions of the width and length of the sole.
  • the contour of the shoe is obtained by interpolating the excess or missing volumes, so as to make it resemble as much as possible the shape of normal models.
  • the processing subsection produces, as an output, a graphical representation in solid terms and a surface model, from which dedicated algorithms extract the tool path required for the subsequent production of the shape by numeric-control machining with a 3/5-axis mill.
  • the unit 10 also has a frame 19 which is provided with a handrail 20 for support and with a step 21 which is raised with respect to the platform 14 where the foot 22 that is not being acquired is rested.
  • the television camera 13 and the laser emitter 17 are supported by a common arm 23 which is supported, so as to cantilever out radially, by a rotating support 24 which is axially rigidly coupled below the platform 14.
  • the unit 10 also comprises motor and actuator means, generally designated by the reference numeral 25, which are suitable to move the arm 23 around the platform 14.
  • the unit according to the present invention is capable of precisely acquiring, with a very easy operating method, the measurement and shape of the foot or of another body part, reconstructing in three dimensions its morphology and dimensions.
  • the resulting model which is particularly accurate, can be easily sent to a processing subsection, which can thus extract from it the information for proceeding with a subsequent step for actually generating the model by milling.
  • the object might rotate whilst the television cameras and the laser emitters are fixed; the system uses the same principle and the same technology.
  • the present invention is susceptible of numerous modifications and variations, all of which are within the scope of the inventive concept; likewise, the constructive details may be replaced with other technically equivalent elements .
  • the materials and the dimensions may be any according to requirements.

Abstract

A unit for measuring body parts and reconstructing them in three dimensions, particularly for manufacturing custom shoes or other prostheses, the unit comprising a measurement subsection (11) for contactless measurement of a body part (12) to be acquired and a subsection for processing the data acquired by the measurement subsection (11), the subsections being mutually associated by a local or wide-area computer connection network. The measurement subsection (11) comprises, in the case of the acquisition of a foot (12), a television camera (13) which is rigidly coupled so that it rotates around a base or platform (14) on which the foot (12) rests, the camera (13) being suitable to acquire the trace of the contour of the foot (12) obtained by emitting against the foot a collimated laser beam (16) that exits from a laser emitter (17) which rotates around the foot (12) rigidly with the television camera (13) and is positioned with a preset angle with respect to the television camera (13).

Description

UNIT FOR MEASURING BODY PARTS AND RECONSTRUCTING THEM IN THREE DIMENSIONS, PARTICULARLY FOR MANUFACTURING CUSTOM SHOES OR OTHER PROSTHESES Technical Field
The present invention relates to a unit which is particularly but not exclusively suitable for measuring body parts and reconstructing them in three dimensions, particularly for manufacturing custom shoes or other body prostheses.
Background Art
It is known that many people, for example sportsmen and people with lower-limb handicaps cannot purchase commercially available ordinary shoes and must purchase custom shoes manufactured in direct relation to the shape of their feet.
The types of " nonst andard " feet and those of handicapped people are in fact highly variable and special shoe contours must be provided for each one.
The same situation also occurs for other parts of the body that require prostheses.
It is also known that manufacturing a custom shoe or prosthesis entails long manufacturing times and high production costs; accordingly, it is often particularly difficult, for those who need them, to have several pairs of shoes or prostheses or in any case provide for their frequent changing.
Moreover, from the technical point of view it is particularly difficult to provide adaptations which are customized to each individual user and achieve very precisely the shape that is most suited to the specific case.
Custom shoes or prostheses are currently manufactured mostly by hand, starting from information obtained from graphical plottings or substantially manual measurements. Disclosure of the Invention The aim of the present invention is to provide a unit for measuring body parts and reconstructing them in three dimensions, particularly for manufacturing custom shoes or other body prostheses, whereby it is possible to achieve, in a substantially automatic manner, the measurement and reconstruction, in three dimensions, of the shape of the foot, or of another part of the user, in plan view and in elevation view; the analysis, validation and preprocessing of the acquired data; the comparison with standard-size models; the identification of the differences that must be compensated by the prosthesis to be manufactured; the size assignments, in a virtual environment, of the model for manufacturing the shoe.
Within the scope of this aim, an object of the present invention is to provide a contactless measurement unit which can be easily integrated with a CAM unit particularly suitable for manufacturing a prosthesis or an entire shoe according to requirements.
Another object of the present invention is to provide a unit which is easy to use and for which long training to learn its use is not required.
Another object of the present invention is to provide a unit which is highly precise in relation to the field of use.
Another object of the present invention is to provide a unit whose components are technologically known and optionally directly commercially available.
This aim, these objects and others which will become apparent hereinafter are achieved by a unit for measuring body parts and reconstructing them in three dimensions, particularly for manufacturing custom shoes or other prostheses, characterized in that it comprises a measurement subsection for contactless measurement of a body part to be acquired and a subsection for processing the data acquired by said measurement subsection, said subsections being mutually associated by a local or wide- area computer connection network, said measurement subsection comprising at least one television camera which is rigidly coupled so that it rotates around a support for the body part to be acquired and is suitable to observe the trace of the contour of the body part obtained by emitting against the body part at least one colli ated laser beam which exits from at least one laser emitter which rotates rigidly with respect thereto, rigidly with said television camera, and is positioned with a preset angle with respect to said television camera.
In practice, a television camera (or more cameras) observe the object onto which a laser beam is projected; said beam forms a bright line (pattern) which has a different shape, in the image, depending on the point being illuminated and accordingly depending on the viewpoint.
Said line is acquired and processed in order to obtain the curved line that corresponds to the projection of the laser beam on the object, represented in three-dimensional perpendicular Cartesian coordinates. Brief description of the Drawings
Further characteristics and advantages of the present invention will become apparent from the following detailed description of an embodiment thereof, illustrated only by way of non-limitative example in relation to the acquisition of the shape of a foot in the accompanying drawings, wherein: figure 1 is a partially sectional view of a contactless measurement and acquisition unit meant for the manufacture of custom shoes, according to the present invention; figure 2 is a view of a part of the unit of figure 1 during operation; figure 3 is a schematic view of the unit of figure 1, again during operation. Ways of carrying out the Invention With particular reference to figures 1 to 3, a unit for manufacturing custom shoes according to the present invention is generally designated by the reference numeral 10.
The unit 10 comprises two subsections which are mutually associated by a computer connection network which can be of the local or wide-area type: a subsection 11 for acquiring the dimensions and shape of a body part, for example a foot, designated by the reference numeral 12, and a processing subsection, not shown, for the data related to said acquisition subsection 11.
The measurement and acquisition subsection 11 comprises a television camera 13 which is rigidly coupled so that it rotates about a platform 14 on which the foot 12 to be acquired is rested in the illustrated case; the television camera is suitable to acquire the trace 15 of the contour of the foot 12, which is obtained by emitting against the foot a collimated laser beam 16 produced by a laser emitter 17 which rotates about the foot 12 rigidly with the television camera 13, with a preset angle with respect to the television camera.
As clearly shown in figure 1, the foot is placed correctly for acquisition by applying optional shims 18.
The contour of the foot 12 is measured and acquired by means of the telemetric triangulation method, which allows the television camera 13 to acquire at high speed and with excellent precision the contour of the foot 12 as scanned by the collimated laser beam 16.
The data acquired by the television camera 13 are stored and then sent to the processing subsection, in which the solid three-dimensional model of the foot 12 to be reconstructed is generated.
In particular, the reconstructed model is visualized for example with the layer-by-layer display method or in three dimensions.
The model can also be entered into a data bank in order to compare it dimensionally and functionally with the standard models of the normal anatomical shapes that correspond to the various types of shoe. The volumetric descriptions of the models can also be stored in the database.
The database can be constituted and updated by reading the various available standard models with the acquisition subsection 11. This approach allows a first and immediate procedure to the tests of the unit 10 as a whole.
In fact, starting from the three-dimensional vector model of the foot, the unit 10 determines the standard model that is most suitable to be modified in order to produce the shoe that from an aesthetic and functional point of view is best suited for the abnormal foot type.
Starting from the actual dimensions of the foot, the unit 10, by means of a particular algorithm, determines which volumes exceed the standard model, weighing the
Boolean operation by comparing the linear dimensions of the width and length of the sole.
The contour of the shoe is obtained by interpolating the excess or missing volumes, so as to make it resemble as much as possible the shape of normal models.
At the end of processing, the processing subsection produces, as an output, a graphical representation in solid terms and a surface model, from which dedicated algorithms extract the tool path required for the subsequent production of the shape by numeric-control machining with a 3/5-axis mill.
In this embodiment, which is specific for foot measurement, the unit 10 also has a frame 19 which is provided with a handrail 20 for support and with a step 21 which is raised with respect to the platform 14 where the foot 22 that is not being acquired is rested.
The television camera 13 and the laser emitter 17 are supported by a common arm 23 which is supported, so as to cantilever out radially, by a rotating support 24 which is axially rigidly coupled below the platform 14. The unit 10 also comprises motor and actuator means, generally designated by the reference numeral 25, which are suitable to move the arm 23 around the platform 14.
In practice, it has been observed that the present invention has achieved the intended aim and objects.
In particular, it should be noted that the unit according to the present invention is capable of precisely acquiring, with a very easy operating method, the measurement and shape of the foot or of another body part, reconstructing in three dimensions its morphology and dimensions.
It is also noted that the resulting model, which is particularly accurate, can be easily sent to a processing subsection, which can thus extract from it the information for proceeding with a subsequent step for actually generating the model by milling.
Attention is also drawn to the operating flexibility of the unit according to the present invention, which can be easily and conveniently used with other auxiliary units which are suitable to expand its functions and capabilities.
As a variation, which can be directly deduced from the description and illustration, it is possible to use a plurality of television cameras and of lasers, always of the rotating type and always arranged at a preset angle with respect to each other.
This allows to obtain a wider viewing field, higher resolution and greater ability to measure details which could otherwise be hidden or whereon a shadow might be cast. It is also possible to collimate the laser beam differently, so as to have light traces (patterns) on the object which are different in shape and are chosen so as to allow to increase the speed and precision of the measurement and acquisition of the body part, of the foot or of the object to be reconstructed.
As an alternative, the object might rotate whilst the television cameras and the laser emitters are fixed; the system uses the same principle and the same technology. The present invention is susceptible of numerous modifications and variations, all of which are within the scope of the inventive concept; likewise, the constructive details may be replaced with other technically equivalent elements . The materials and the dimensions may be any according to requirements.

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1. A unit for measuring body parts and reconstructing them in three dimensions, particularly for manufacturing custom shoes or other prostheses, characterized in that it comprises a measurement subsection for contactless measurement of a body part to be acquired and a subsection for processing the data acquired by said measurement subsection, said subsections being mutually associated by a local or wide-area computer connection network, said measurement subsection comprising at least one television camera which is rigidly coupled so that it rotates around the body part to be acquired and is suitable to observe the trace obtained by emitting against the body part at least one collimated laser beam which exits from at least one laser emitter which rotates with respect thereto, rigidly with said television camera, and is positioned with a preset angle with respect to said television camera.
2. A unit according to claim 1, characterized in that it comprises a support for the body part to be acquired and an elevated base, below which the means for supporting and moving the television camera and the laser emitter are located.
3. A unit according to claim 2 , characterized in that the means for supporting and moving said television camera and said laser emitter are a cantilevered arm which rotates by means of its own motorization system about a geometric axis which is perpendicular to said elevated base and passes through its center.
4. A unit according to claim 1, characterized in that the television camera and the laser emitter are installed in a fixed position, in a suitable angularly spaced position, while the resting base rotates.
5. A unit according to claim 1, characterized in that it comprises a plurality of television cameras which are arranged differently, a moving support or a fixed support, said television cameras being suitable to acquire the trace of a same collimated-beam laser.
6. A unit according to claim 1, characterized in that it has a plurality of television cameras combined with a plurality of collimated-beam lasers.
7. A unit according to claim 1, characterized in that said measurement subsection comprises an electronic computer adapted to preprocess and format, according to a preset protocol, the data acquired by the television camera.
8. A unit according to claim 1, characterized in that said processing subsection comprises a second electronic computer adapted to reconstruct, starting from the data received from said measurement unit, a vector model or any other kind of three-dimensional model of the measured body part, adapted for the production, by means of a numeric- control mill, of a model of the prosthesis or of the shoe.
9. Use of a unit according to the preceding claims, characterized in that it is used in the contactless measurement, acquisition and reconstruction of an object of any non-standard shape.
10. Use of a unit according to the preceding claims, characterized in that it is used in the contactless measurement, acquisition and reconstruction of a body part.
11. Use of a unit according to the preceding claims, characterized in that it is used in the contactless measurement, acquisition and reconstruction of a foot.
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