Title :
Quantification of body shape for contoured support fabrication
Author :
Neth, Donald C. ; McGovern, Thomas F. ; Reger, Steven I.
Author_Institution :
Cleveland Clinic Found., OH, USA
Abstract :
A computer-controlled technique for quantifying seated body contours is described. To measure body contours, the system uses an electronic sensor interfaced to an IBM PC/AT. Contour data can be displayed and modified through use of a graphics software package written in Pascal. Data obtained with this technique are used to fabricate customized seating supports for the wheelchair user
Keywords :
medical computing; IBM PC/AT; body shape quantification; computer-controlled technique; contoured support fabrication; customized seating supports; electronic sensor; graphics software package; wheelchair user; Computer displays; Computer graphics; Fabrication; Modems; Potentiometers; Sensor systems; Shafts; Shape; Surface fitting; Voltage;
Conference_Titel :
Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society, 1989. Images of the Twenty-First Century., Proceedings of the Annual International Conference of the IEEE Engineering in
Conference_Location :
Seattle, WA
DOI :
10.1109/IEMBS.1989.96326
