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# Multi-Sensor Headset System for Custom Orthoses Production | === # Multi-Sensor Headset System for Custom Orthoses Production === | ||
The Multi-Sensor Headset System for Custom Orthoses Production is a technological innovation in the field of orthopaedics. It leverages an array of sensors typically found in virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) headsets to facilitate the creation of custom orthotic devices, including footwear and other supports. | The Multi-Sensor Headset System for Custom Orthoses Production is a technological innovation in the field of orthopaedics. It leverages an array of sensors typically found in virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) headsets to facilitate the creation of custom orthotic devices, including footwear and other supports. | ||
## Background | ==== ## Background ==== | ||
Traditional methods for producing orthoses require expensive equipment and specialized knowledge, making them less accessible. With advancements in multi-sensor technology in VR and AR headsets, this system utilizes a consumer-friendly form factor to make orthopaedic analysis and production more affordable and user-friendly. | Traditional methods for producing orthoses require expensive equipment and specialized knowledge, making them less accessible. With advancements in multi-sensor technology in VR and AR headsets, this system utilizes a consumer-friendly form factor to make orthopaedic analysis and production more affordable and user-friendly. | ||
## Description | <nowiki>##</nowiki> Description | ||
### System Components | <nowiki>###</nowiki> System Components | ||
The core components of the system include: | The core components of the system include: | ||
- **Multi-Sensor Headset**: A device like the Apple Vision Pro is utilized for its wide range of sensors, including cameras sensitive to near-infrared wavelengths and Light Detection and Ranging (LIDAR). | - **Multi-Sensor Headset**: A device like the Apple Vision Pro is utilized for its wide range of sensors, including cameras sensitive to near-infrared wavelengths and Light Detection and Ranging (LIDAR). | ||
- **Sensor Data Analysis System**: This subsystem processes the raw data from the headset to produce meaningful parameters. | - **Sensor Data Analysis System**: This subsystem processes the raw data from the headset to produce meaningful parameters. | ||
- **Orthopaedic Analysis and Fitting System**: It analyses the processed data to create a customized model for orthoses. | - **Orthopaedic Analysis and Fitting System**: It analyses the processed data to create a customized model for orthoses. | ||
- **Footwear and Orthotic Production System**: This final component manufactures the orthotic based on the model provided by the analysis system. | - **Footwear and Orthotic Production System**: This final component manufactures the orthotic based on the model provided by the analysis system. | ||
### Process | <nowiki>###</nowiki> Process | ||
The process involves capturing heat signatures and 3D models of a patient's feet using the multi-sensor headset. This data is then processed and analyzed to design custom orthotic devices that are subsequently produced, potentially utilizing 3D printing technologies. | The process involves capturing heat signatures and 3D models of a patient's feet using the multi-sensor headset. This data is then processed and analyzed to design custom orthotic devices that are subsequently produced, potentially utilizing 3D printing technologies. | ||
### Applications | <nowiki>###</nowiki> Applications | ||
While the system is focused on orthopaedic footwear and orthotics, it may be extended to various orthopaedic applications, including the production of braces and supports for different body parts. | While the system is focused on orthopaedic footwear and orthotics, it may be extended to various orthopaedic applications, including the production of braces and supports for different body parts. | ||
## Claims | <nowiki>##</nowiki> Claims | ||
The invention claims the use of multi-purpose, multi-sensor devices for the production of orthoses, emphasizing user-friendliness and the elimination of the need for specialized training. | The invention claims the use of multi-purpose, multi-sensor devices for the production of orthoses, emphasizing user-friendliness and the elimination of the need for specialized training. | ||
## Development | <nowiki>##</nowiki> Development | ||
The invention, conceived by Johnathon Hareen, addresses the need for more accessible orthopaedic support production methods. It capitalizes on the proliferation of advanced sensors in consumer electronics to simplify the design and manufacturing of custom orthotic devices. | The invention, conceived by Johnathon Hareen, addresses the need for more accessible orthopaedic support production methods. It capitalizes on the proliferation of advanced sensors in consumer electronics to simplify the design and manufacturing of custom orthotic devices. | ||
## See Also | <nowiki>##</nowiki> See Also | ||
- Orthotic Device | - Orthotic Device | ||
- Augmented Reality | - Augmented Reality | ||
- Virtual Reality | - Virtual Reality | ||
- 3D Printing in Medicine | - 3D Printing in Medicine | ||
## References | <nowiki>##</nowiki> References | ||
This section would include citations to any patents, publications, or other verifiable sources that discuss the invention, its development, or related technology. | This section would include citations to any patents, publications, or other verifiable sources that discuss the invention, its development, or related technology. | ||