Techniques for on-body fabrication of wearable objects
US11507039B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 13, 2017 |
| Grant date | Nov 22, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 3, 2039 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB29C64/106
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
In various embodiments, a wearable object engine generates wearable objects. The wearable object engine represents a digital design of a wearable object as toolpaths. In operation, the wearable object engine generates visual guidance that indicates a portion of the design based on the toolpaths, a configuration associated a nozzle of a fabrication device, and a configuration associated with a portion of a human body. The wearable object engine causes the visual guidance to be displayed on the portion of the human body. As the nozzle moves over the portion of the human body, the nozzle extrudes fabrication material that forms the portion of the wearable object directly on the portion of the human body. Advantageously, a designer may control the nozzle to fabricate the wearable object while receiving visual guidance based on the digital design.
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