Title :
3D Body Scanning and Healthcare Applications
Author :
Treleaven, Philip ; Wells, Jonathan
Author_Institution :
Univ. Coll. London, London
fDate :
7/1/2007 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
Developed largely for the clothing industry, 3D body-surface scanners are transforming our ability to accurately measure and visualize a person´s body size, shape, and skin-surface area. Advancements in 3D whole-body scanning seem to offer even greater potential for healthcare applications.
Keywords :
biomedical imaging; biomedical measurement; data visualisation; health care; image scanners; skin; solid modelling; 3D body scanning; healthcare application; image scanner; skin-surface area; Biomedical imaging; Biomedical monitoring; Clothing industry; Diseases; Medical services; Medical treatment; Shape measurement; Size measurement; Surface treatment; Visualization; 3D body scanning; SizeUK; healthcare technology; scanning technologies;
DOI :
10.1109/MC.2007.225
