System and method for selecting a respirator
US9361411B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 15, 2013 |
| Grant date | Jun 7, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 10, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG16B40/00
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Apparatus and associated methods may relate to a system for predicting a respirator fit by comparing a specific respirator model to a specific facial model in a dynamic position. In an illustrative example, one or more dynamic positions may be generated by actual user movement and/or simulated user movement. For example, a facial model may be generated by altering a static model in view of actual and/or simulated movements. In various implementations, a facial model may be compared against a variety of respirator models from a respirator model database. In some implementations, a 3D representation of the respirator model may be displayed upon a 3D representation of the facial model. In some implementations, a color-coded facial display may characterize areas of comfort and discomfort with respect to the respirator model. For example, areas of comfort and discomfort may be objectively determined in view of an applied pressure by the respirator.
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