Systems and methods for harvesting and implanting hair using image-generated topological skin models
US8454627B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 6, 2012 |
| Grant date | Jun 4, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 6, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2/10
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Systems and methods are provided for determining the need to change and/or changing orientation of a tool relative to an object on a body in at least partially automated procedure. Also, systems and methods are provided for orienting a hair harvesting tool relative to a follicular unit to be harvested. Further, systems and methods of implanting follicular units are provided, which are based on the orientation of the existing follicular units or based on pre-determined insertion angle. The provided systems and methods use image processing and image-generated topological skin models. In some embodiments surface fit is performed using, for example, a planar fit, quadric fit, cubic fit, mesh fit and parametric fit.
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