Automating Information Extraction From 3D Body Scan Data

摘要

This project had the objective of developing computer software to extract information from 3D human body laser scan surface data that is useful for military uniform sizing. Beeches Research (BRC) worked with a consortium of five other organizations in this project for the Apparel Research Network (ARN). BRC contributed to algorithm and source code development for computer program functions which measure Stature, Cross-Shoulder Length, Sleeve Length, Pant Inseam, and circumferences of the Neck, Chest, Waist, and Seat. To gather data for testing, BRC was involved in laser surface scanning of subjects at the US army Natick (MA) RD&E Center, and the US Marine Corps Recruit Depot, San Diego. BRC evaluated the results of successive versions of the computer program ARNscan using comparable traditional measurements of the subjects and computer graphics displays of the measurements generated by ARNscan. Except for Sleeve Length, ARNscan functions producing consistent results were developed.