DocumentCode
1091103
Title
3D Body Scanning and Healthcare Applications
Author
Treleaven, Philip ; Wells, Jonathan
Author_Institution
Univ. Coll. London, London
Volume
40
Issue
7
fYear
2007
fDate
7/1/2007 12:00:00 AM
Firstpage
28
Lastpage
34
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;
fLanguage
English
Journal_Title
Computer
Publisher
ieee
ISSN
0018-9162
Type
jour
DOI
10.1109/MC.2007.225
Filename
4287239
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