Methods and systems for ear device design using computerized tomography (CT)-collected anthropomorphic data
US9715562B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 6, 2012 |
| Grant date | Jul 25, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 19, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04R2225/77
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Methods and systems for designing an earpiece device are provided. The method includes receiving a plurality of images for a respective plurality of individuals. Each image includes at least one ear anatomy. For each image, a three-dimensional (3D) surface representing the at least one ear anatomy is extracted, to form a plurality of extracted surfaces corresponding to the plurality of images. At least one statistical measurement representative of at least a portion of the plurality of individuals is determined from among the plurality of extracted surfaces. At least one design parameter for the earpiece device is optimized based on the at least one statistical measurement, The earpiece device is formed using the optimized at least one design parameter.
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