In implementations, the reference object can be a coin or a sheet of paper with predetermined dimensions. The object variations can be 3D models of internals of products such as shoe internals. The 3D models can be captured using CT or X-ray scanning. A sole or insole can be formed from the 3D model of the user anatomical portion using a sand-based 3D fabrication machine where the sand can be in a solid phase for forming a mold of the user anatomical portion and a liquid phase for reuse.
In one implementation for footwear, the foot 3D information can be captured from a smart phone that takes a plurality of images of the user's foot with the reference object. Features are extracted from the images and can be related to (1) Rearest point of the Heel (2) Most advanced point of the 2nd Toe (3) Point of the Instep (4) Insertion of Achille's tendon in Calcaneus (5) Most prominent point of the internal malleolus (6) Most prominent point of the external malleolus (7) Below internal malleolus (8) Below external malleolus (9) Most prominent point of the external heel (10) Most prominent point of the internal heel (11) Most prominent point of the head of the 1st metatarsal (12) Highest point of the 1st toe (13) Most lateral point of the 5th toe (14) Most prominent point of the 5th metatarsal (15) Styloid-apophysis of the 5th metatarsal (16) Lowest point of Navicular (17) Forest point of the 5th toe. The features can be unique image gradients or pixel intensities or can also be math derivatives using Harris corners, FAST features, FREAK features, SIFT features, ORB features, SURF features, BRISK features, or the like. Codebook of features can be used to map the user anatomy to one of a plurality of deformable or morphable 3D foot models. The process can then selects footwear or a shoe with interior best matching the deformable/morphable foot template key sections and girths of the footwear: (1A) Toe Section (2A) Metatarsals Section (3A) Midfoot Section (4A) Heel Section (5A) Profile of the foot (6A) plantar contour. The best fit shoe is fabricated and shipped to the user.
In another aspect, a smart mirror provides relevant information to a user to prepare him/her for daily tasks. The smart mirror overlays a graphical user interface over a partially reflective glass. The user interface can provide news, traffic and weather information, emails, social network communications. The smart mirror can act on the user's verbal requests or gestures. A mirror gesture control system includes a plurality of cameras mounted proximal to the mirror to detect edges of an object; and a processor to translate the edges as mouse movement and mouse clicks to control the vehicle by moving hands.
In another aspect, a camera tracks movements and a 3-D scanner analyzes the viewer's physique. Body recognition software analyzes the body shape to determine weight loss or gain. In addition to shoe/clothing suggestions, the system can provide clothing/jewelry/hair styling suggestions along with augmented reality view of the suggestions so that the user can visualize the impact of the clothing or jewelry or styling. Facial recognition software inspects the face shape to determine health. The smart mirror can provide make-up suggestions along with augmented reality view of the applied suggestions so that the user can visualize the impact of the makeup. The smart mirror can provide non-surgical body augmentation suggestions such as breast/buttock augmentations along with augmented reality view of the body enlargements or size reduction so that the user can visualize the impact of the footwear or apparel when worn, along with body enhancement, clothing or jewelry or hair styling changes.
In yet another aspect, built-in sensors in combination with mobile phone usage pattern and social network communications can detect signs of stress and other mental/emotional health states of the user. The smart insole or shoes with sensors could also be combined with other health-related apps to keep track of calorie count, vital signs, fitness level and sleep quality. By extrapolating from the user's current behaviors, vitals and bone and muscle structure, the augmented-reality mirror can forecast the user's future health. The camera can measure breathing activity and/or heart rate of the user in front of the mirror or alternatively the system can bounce WiFi off the chest to detect breathing activity. The mirror highlights hard-to-see changes in the body, such as increased fatigue, minute metabolic imbalances and more. A DNA analyzer can receive swipes from tongue, ear, and saliva, bodily fluids to capture genetic data at a high frequency and such data can be correlated with the fitness wearable devices for signs of health problems. Additionally, the data can be analyzed at a metropolitan level for public health purposes.
Advantages may include one or more of the following. The system provides convenience and time efficiency when selecting products online. The system reduces product returns due to unexpected size differences with the user's anatomy. As today's habits shape future health, the 3D model of the body can be used to encourage users to take healthy actions. The system can continually monitor health and proactively report any changes before they get serious. The body sensor camera provides people with more “granular” health data that may otherwise be undetected until their yearly checkups. When these effects are considered in aggregate, one or more of the methodologies described herein may obviate a need for certain efforts or resources that otherwise would be involved in convenience to the user. Efforts expended by user or provider of fashion products may be reduced by one or more of the methodologies described herein. Computing resources used by one or more machines, databases, or devices may similarly be reduced. Examples of such computing resources include processor cycles, network traffic, memory usage, data storage capacity, power consumption, and cooling capacity.
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