CN106999742A

CN106999742A - Retail kiosk for customizing facial breathing mask

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Publication number: CN106999742A
Application number: CN201580033337.5A
Authority: CN
Inventors: 金朝霞; 秦宁; J·郑
Original assignee: Honeywell International Inc
Current assignee: Honeywell International Inc
Priority date: 2014-06-20
Filing date: 2015-06-01
Publication date: 2017-08-01
Anticipated expiration: 2035-06-01
Also published as: WO2015195303A1; CN106999742B

Abstract

Device and associated method are related to the facial breathing mask of semi-custom, the mask has optionally removable material, when removable material is removed, change one or more facial fit dimensions to provide the cooperation more customize or personalized for wearer's face.In the illustrative embodiments, facial breathing mask can be customized based on the face size determined using the view data corresponding to wearer's face.In certain embodiments, mask customized module can change the shape and/or size of facial breathing mask.For example, processor can be from the different mask slab selections optimal mask blank corresponding with the view data corresponding to wearer's face.Processor can determine the customization operations to be performed on selected mask blank based on view data and selected mask blank.Some embodiments can provide mask customization based on personal preference.The system can be advantageously the mask that wearer provides the mask most preferably coordinated and/or personal customization.

Description

Retail kiosk for customizing facial breathing mask

The cross reference of related application

The application is a PCT application, and it requires that on June 20th, 2014 is submitting and entitled " based on face Facial breathing mask (the Customizing Facial Breathing Masks Based Upon Facial of view data customization Image Data) " Serial No. No.62/015, the benefit of priority of 249 copending United States temporary patent application, should U.S. Provisional Patent Application is incorporated herein by reference for all purposes, as being reproduced on the whole at it.

The following application previously submitted disclosure not with present disclosure it is inconsistent or not with the disclosure In the degree of the direct contradiction of content, the application also by quote by the disclosure of the following application previously submitted be completely integrated in This：

13/839,056, System and Method for Selecting a Respirator, on March 15th, 2013

13/839,186, System and Method for Selecting a Respirator, on March 15th, 2013

61/814,897, System and Method for Selecting PPE, on April 23rd, 2013

61/814,905, System and Method for Evaluating PPE Fit, on April 23rd, 2013

61/861,294, Virtual Mask Fitting System, on August 1st, 2013

61/917,171, Virtual Mask Alignment for Fit Analysis, on December 17th, 2013

PCT/US2014/024098, Virtual Mask Alignment for Fit Analysis, on March 12nd, 2014

Technical field

Various embodiments relate generally to customize facial breathing mask based on the facial view data corresponding to people, for example Wherein such customization may in real time and/or original place occur.

Background technology

The breathing environment of danger is likely to occur in some working environments.For example, when building new family, cutting plasterboard can Can the tiny dust of generation.If sucked by workman, this fine dust is probably dangerous.When sawmilling material, sawdust can It can be the byproduct of operation.When texturing ceiling, particle may be generated.And when spraying wall and/or ceiling, oil Paint droplet may be produced and entered in air.Fiber may be discharged into air by the carpet newly laid.Also, old building Thing may have asbestos, if imprudence, asbestos are possibly into air.

Breathing mask is had been widely used in hazardous environment and/or potentially dangerous environment.In generation particle When use such mask.If dangerous chemicals, can also use breathing mask in an atmosphere.Some air masks can To neutralize toxic gas with chemical reagent.Some breathing masks can be coupled to safe breathable air source.Some Breathing mask may be connected to the portable tank of breathable air.

Many industrial operations may cause air pollution by producing pollutant and being injected into air.Coal is other The burning of material may generate particle in an atmosphere.There may be the chemical evapn that may be released in air for chemical company. Additionally, some big city downtowns are sometimes and/or season has dangerous air pollution level.In such big city Center, many people are likely to be exposed at the air of these pollutions.Therefore, for it is additional, there may be for non-technical family pair The need for the easy acquisition for breathing mask.In the past, breathing mask is typically sold as it is；But with more More non-traditional (such as non-industry) user begins to use mask, it is understood that there may be for providing what is more customized in non-industry setting The need for breathing mask.

The content of the invention

Given client various divisions (such as on the age, sex, region, facial types, personal and/or aesthstic preference, Mask decoration needs), this is probably useful for providing customization or semi-custom breathing mask.And in some settings In (for example crowded region (such as subway station) or air quality difference region) there is provided obtained by real-time and/or original place Semi-custom breathing mask is probably useful (for example, via automatic vending booth or vending machine).Such semi-custom breathing mask Retail kiosk/vending machine can be by scanning the face of user (for example, to capture face image data and/or user's face Critical size (such as by scanning or taking pictures)) mask of customization is provided, for example allow to automatically select appropriate mask base Material (being typically from obtainable mask blank in field apparatus) and/or the Facial measurement based on individual consumer are automatically carried out The formation of selected mask blank.High-quality retail kiosk equipment even can provide further customization option, for example, close In the further feature of such as breathing mask.It therefore, it can provide individuation/individual (for example, immediately) in real time in required position The mask changed/be customized.It may become particularly useful there is provided such semi-custom mask as mask becomes more conventional, Usual client institute for example by being engaged in their normal daily life in the down town with air quality/pollution misgivings Use because real-time, the original place delivering of semi-custom mask can preferably solve such non-technical family need it is (for example, non- Industrial user provides more preferable delivery system).

Device (such as vending machine or retail kiosk) and associated embodiment of the method can be related to have it is optionally removable The facial breathing mask of the material removed, when removable material is removed, removable material can change one or more faces The customization that fit dimension is provided with the face to wearer coordinates.In the illustrative embodiments, it can be based on using with wearing The facial corresponding view data of person and the face size that determines customize facial breathing mask.In certain embodiments, mask Customized module can change the shape and/or size of facial breathing mask.Processor can be selected from different mask blanks The optimal mask blank corresponding with the facial view data corresponding to wearer.Processor can be based on view data and institute The mask blank of selection come determine will to selected mask blank perform customization operations.Some embodiments can be based on individual Preference provides mask customization.Equipment or system embodiment can be advantageously wearer provide the mask that most preferably coordinates and/or The mask of personal customization (for example, semi-custom).And valuably, in certain embodiments, it can be provided with original place and/or in real time The mask of such customization.

Various the disclosed embodiments can realize one or more advantages.In certain embodiments, it can such as pass through Valve-type, quantity and/or direction is selected to improve the quality of expiration.For example, some embodiments can be to many different faces The crowd that wears of portion's geometry provides the mask most preferably coordinated.In certain embodiments, system can be based on wearer's Face image data recommends to wearer the pattern of breathing mask.Such system can quickly provide the breathing that customization coordinates Mask.The mask that customization coordinates can improve degree of complying with (compliance) of the wearer in the case where using breathing mask. Various embodiments can improve facial airtight quality of the mask for wearer.Mask with good face seal can be carried For for there is the more preferable protection of the outside atmosphere of harm.Various embodiments can help to express the personal identification of wearer and inclined It is good.For example, wearer can select the pattern of hobby and/or the mask of color and/or the fragrance for mask.Various embodiments Different environmental hazards can be protected from by providing the selection of filtering material (for example, based on the danger at purchase place Evil and/or user's input on possible exposure), so as to improve the health of wearer.The breathing mask more preferably protected is provided Life can advantageously be saved and/or improve health.Embodiment can allow in exposed location and/or need place to be protected (for example, be subjected to or expection will be through contaminated place) place or exposed location and/or need near place to be protected, with And/or person carries out semi-custom mask delivering at the point of purchase, and typically can be in real time (for example, during customizing immediately Immediately or with minimum delay) these semi-custom masks are provided.Therefore, in the local of needs and more preferable when needed Mask/protection can be obtainable.The offer of such real-time breathing mask of semi-custom it is non-industry setting in and/or for Can be particularly useful for non-technical family.

The details of various embodiments is elaborated in annexed drawings and following description.According to description and accompanying drawing and according to Claim, further feature and advantage will be apparent.

Brief description of the drawings

Fig. 1 describes based on the exemplary process that optical image data is user's customization breathing mask.

Fig. 2A -2C describe the example facial size that can be used for customizing breathing mask.

The mild-natured smooth folding dust-proof mask of Fig. 3 A-3C depicted examples.

Fig. 4 A-4B depicted example cup-like shape dust masks.

Fig. 5 describes the exemplary breathing mask with exemplary nose clip.

Fig. 6 A-6B describe the exemplary breathing mask of no nose clip.

Fig. 7 A-7C describe the exemplary breathing mask with exemplary outlet valve.

Fig. 8 A-8B describe the exemplary breathing mask of no outlet valve.

The block diagram of Fig. 9 A depicted example mask custom-built systems.

Fig. 9 B depicted examples mask changes the block diagram of (such as semi-custom) module.

Fig. 9 C describe the block diagram that the exemplary face masks replaced change (such as semi-custom) module.

Fig. 9 D depicted examples mask changes the more detailed block diagram of (such as semi-custom) module.

Figure 10 describes the flow chart that description obtains the illustrative methods of face measurement from view data.

Figure 11 describes the flow chart that description is used for the illustrative methods of the mask used for customization selection.

Figure 12 describes the flow chart that description is used to customize the illustrative methods of mask for user.

Same reference symbol in each accompanying drawing indicates same element.

Embodiment

It is understood in advance that be, although illustrate the illustrative realization of one or more embodiments below, but can To realize disclosed system and method using any amount of technology (either currently known is still not yet present).This It is open to be restricted to the graphic illustrative realization of institute below, accompanying drawing and technology, but can be in appended claims Scope (together with the full breadth of their equivalent) in modify.

The definition briefly below of term should be applicable through application：

Term " comprising " means to include but is not limited to, and the side that should be typically used in patent context with it Formula is explained；

Phrase " in one embodiment " and " according to one embodiment " etc. generally mean that the specific spy after the phrase Levy, structure or characteristic can be included at least one embodiment of the invention, and many of the present invention can be included in In the embodiment of one (importantly, such phrase not necessarily refers to identical embodiment)；

If something or other is described as " exemplary " or " example " by specification, it should be understood that referring to nonexcludability Example；

When numeral is used together, term " about " or " approximate " etc. may mean that specific numeral, or alternatively, Mean the scope close to optional network specific digit, as understood by those skilled (for example, +/- 10%)；And

If specification claims component or feature " can with ", " can ", " possibility ", " should ", " general ", " preferably " " can Can ", " typically ", " alternatively " " such as ", " frequent " or " being possible to " (or other such language) is included or had Characteristic, then the specific components or feature do not require to be included or with the characteristic.Such component or feature can be wrapped alternatively Include in certain embodiments, or it can be excluded (wherein for claimed purpose, the two options are all supported).

In order to help to understand, this document is organized as follows.First, reference picture 1 briefly introduces exemplary customization mask Vending machine (or retail kiosk).Secondly, reference picture 2A-2C, describes the various faces that can be used in exemplary face masks custom-built system Portion's size.Then, reference picture 3A-8B, discusses the exemplary implementation for the customizable breathing mask for turning to the various custom features of diagram Example.Specifically, the breathing mask of different type and pattern will be described.Exemplary face masks custom-built system is described referring next to Fig. 9 A-D Block diagram.Reference picture 10-12, describes the illustrative methods used in mask custom-built system.Finally, to follow claim Language describes additional embodiment.

Fig. 1 describes based on the exemplary process that optics (face) view data is user's customization breathing mask.In retouching for Fig. 1 In painting, crowd 100 waits into line at customizable mask vending machine (or retail kiosk) 105 or into queue.Customizable mask is sold Cargo aircraft 105 has user input equipment 110, and buyer (or user) 115 faces the selection mask of user input equipment 110 and set Meter.Customizable mask vending machine 105 can have camera (and/or 3D scanners or other imager capture devices), utilize Camera is to obtain the face image data of buyer 115.Customizable mask vending machine 105 can use via camera (and/ Or 3D scanners etc.) face image data that obtains customizes the mask base corresponding with the selected mask designs of user Material.For example, vending machine 105 people/user can be instructed for correctly positioning (for example, towards which direction and/or Distance away from camera), and then automatically shoot the picture (or additionally scanning the face of user) of user to capture The face-image of user, and provide face image data to create the mask of customization.For example, customizable mask vending machine 105 can be compared face-image (and/or 3D models) data with mask geometry data, to determine how customization face Cover blank is most preferably to coordinate the face of buyer.For example, face image data can allow vending machine to be based on five kinds of basic sides (this five kinds basic facial types most connect with individual face image data to select optimal mask blank for any in category type Near-earth correspondence).Crowd 100 can have various facial geometries and size 120.Customizable mask vending machine can use from One or more faces that face image data and/or one or more corresponding metric calculations of selected mask blank go out Dimensioning determines customization operations.Then customizable mask vending machine can accordingly add with identified customization operations 125 Plus material, remove material and/or to mask blank configuration.Customizable mask vending machine 105 can be by response to selected by user The mask designs selected decorate the mask blank of customization (although in other embodiments, decoration stage can in processes earlier Ground is performed) so as to complete customization.Then customizable mask vending machine 105, which can receive, pays and delivers the mask 130 of customization (although in other embodiments, the payment stage can occur earlier in processes, for example, customize and occur in mask to buyer Before).Buyer can advantageously obtain the (example of mask 130 coordinated well for the layout liked with his/her As more likely provided the semi-custom mask effectively protected).Additionally, user/buyer can original place (for example, not In the case of it must access shop) and/or obtain desired (semi-custom) mask in real time.

Fig. 2A -2C describe the example facial size that can be used for customizing breathing mask.In fig. 2, the face of people 200 front view includes the size that can be used in the breathing mask for creating good fit customization.On the face of people Mark is two cheekbone width dimensions 205.The two cheekbones width dimensions 205 can be substantially the user's face from cheekbone to cheekbone Width.What is also marked on the face of people is two angle of mandible width dimensions 210.The size of two lower jaws angular breadth 210 can be substantive On be user's face as measured by from jawbone to jawbone width.Also marked on the nasal width 215 of the nose 220 of people Note.Finally, the lip length 225 of the lip 230 of people is described.Vending machine can measure and using one in these face sizes or It is multiple.

In fig. 2b, the side view of people 200 includes what can be used in the breathing mask for creating good fit customization Further size.What is marked on the figure is subnasal point-bridge of the nose point length 235.Also it is labelled with snout and goes out distance 240.Under chin Point-bridge of the nose point length 245 can be substantially the bottom from chin 250 of the face 200 of people to the vertical range of the bridge of the nose 255. Finally, gnathion-subnasal point length 255 can be substantially the bottom from chin 250 of the face 200 of people to nose 220 The vertical range of bottom.

In fig. 2 c, include can be alternatively in the breathing mask for creating good fit customization for the side view of people 200 The further size used.The depth 260 of face size is labelled with the figure.Also it is labelled with tragus point-subnasal point camber line Length 265 and tragus point-gnathion arc length 270.Other key facial sizes can be it is determined that for mask or mask base Used in the customization of material.One or more face sizes can be used in customization breathing mask is created.In some masks In custom-built system, for example, sealing surfaces can be made to meet the face of user.For example, sealing surfaces can define the nose of user And/or mouth.In certain embodiments, mask blank can be added material to ensure full face mask/skin interface.In example In property embodiment, material can be subtracted from mask blank to ensure full face mask/skin interface.In certain embodiments, face Cover blank can be configured (for example, cutting filtering material) and/or be formed to form full face mask/skin interface.

The mild-natured smooth folding dust-proof mask of Fig. 3 A-3C depicted examples.In figure 3 a, the example in folding position is described mild-natured Smooth folding mask 300.For example, folded flat mask 300 can be opened when being worn by wearer.In figure 3b, describe and open Folded flat mask 305 isometric front view.When opened, folded flat mask can engage the face of wearer. In Fig. 3 C, wearer 310 is depicted as wearing exemplary planar folding mask 315.In the embodiment depicted, folded flat Mask 315 extends perpendicularly into the chin area 325 of wearer 310 from the nasal bridge region 320 of wearer 310.And it is exemplary Folded flat mask extends horizontally to right cheek 335 from the left cheek 330 of wearer 310.By this way, can breathing mask The nose and mouth of wearer is encapsulated completely.Such encapsulating may insure that the air in outside atmosphere is sucked by wearer 310 Breathing mask must be passed across before.

The cup-like shape dust mask of Fig. 4 A-4B depicted examples.In Figure 4 A, depicted example is carried out from three-dimensional view Cup-like shape breathing mask 400.Fig. 4 B describe the exemplary cup-shaped shape breathing mask 405 just worn by wearer 410.In figure In 4B description, the mouth and nose of wearer is completely covered in mask again.Breathing mask is depicted as fixing by band, band Passed back through on the head of wearer 410 and/or neck traverse and be connected to breathing mask left side and right side this two Person.

Fig. 5 describes the exemplary breathing mask with exemplary nose clip.In the 5 embodiment of figure 5, retouched from three-dimensional view Paint exemplary breathing mask 500.Exemplary breathing mask 500 includes nose clip 505.In certain embodiments, nose clip can be can Deformation.For example, can the nose clip of deformation can help to provide the customization sealing of the part of the nose around wearer.Nose clip is in itself Can be customizable.For example, in certain embodiments, nose clip can be made longer or shorter, or user can be from Selected in the nose clip blank of all size and/or shape and/or material.In certain embodiments, nose clip can be determined System and still can deformation.In the exemplary embodiment, nose clip can be customized the nose to be formed with corresponding to wearer's face Beam region.In certain embodiments, nose clip can be dismountable from mask.In certain embodiments, nose clip can be coupled to To breathing mask.

Fig. 6 A-6B describe the exemplary breathing mask of no nose clip.In Fig. 6 A embodiment, describe showing for no nose clip Example property breathing mask 600.In the embodiment depicted, breathing mask 600 can be by by each in two ear bands 605 Couple to be fixed to the face of wearer (although in other embodiments, headband or use can be used around the ear of wearer In being attached other means in place on face/head in user).For example, ear band 605 can include elastomer.In some realities Apply in example, ear band 605 can be customizable.For example, ear band (or headband) 605 can have the length of customization.Custom-built system Can be with customized lengths with the facial size corresponding to wearer.In certain embodiments, for example, can the selection based on user To customize the intensity of elastomer.The breathing mask 600 described includes filtration fraction 610.For example, the size of filtration fraction 610 Can be customizable.In certain embodiments, the type of filtering material can be customizable.For example, can be by wearer Various types of filtering materials are selected (for example, wherein different obtainable mask blanks has different filter capacities (for example Typically due to caused by different filtering materials, to cause the selection of mask blank to be likely to result in the specific filter material of selection Material)).In certain embodiments, filtering material can be determined by custom-built system with corresponding with the harm of specific air.User is also It can be selected from the various combination of filtering material.For example, different filtering materials can provide the protection of varying level.

In fig. 6b, breathing mask 615 can have customizable sealing surfaces.Sealing surfaces height can be surround it is close Seal circumference and it is customizable.For example, sealing surfaces can circumferentially provide complete seal around the mouth and nose of wearer.It is three-dimensional Vertical facial dimension data can be used for the sealing surfaces for customizing breathing mask 615.Such three-dimensional altitude information can for example lead to Cross in " being used to coordinate the virtual mask of analysis to calibrate (Virtual Mask Alignment for Fit Analysis) " (PCT/US2014/024098) various 3 Dimension Image Techniques described in are obtained.Submitted for example, referring on March 12nd, 2014 Entitled " Virtual Mask Alignment for Fit Analysis " patent application PCT/US2014/ At least [0054,0065 and 0081-0082] section in 024098 (entirety of this application is open to be incorporated herein by reference) And Fig. 1, describe the illustrative methods for obtaining such three dimensional face altitude information.

Fig. 7 A-7C describe the exemplary breathing mask with exemplary outlet valve.In fig. 7, describing has exemplary exhale The exemplary breathing mask 700 of air valve 705.Outlet valve 705 can be provided from the private side of breathing mask to the outer of breathing mask One-way fluid (such as air) conveying (while preventing outside unfiltered air from passing through the valve entrance) of portion side.For example, so Outlet valve 705 can promote the expiration of user.For example, outlet valve 705, which can reduce filtering, may bring pair of user in addition The resistance of expiration.Outlet valve 705 can guide the gas of exhalation in a preferred direction.Exhaled for example, outlet valve 705 can be guided Eyes of the gas gone out away from wearer.Such as such preferred direction can make the hydrogenesis in the gas for exhalation Possibility on the glasses of wearer is minimized.The shape of outlet valve 705 can be customizable and/or selectable. In some embodiments, direction preferably can be customizable.In certain embodiments, expiratory resistance can be customizable. In the exemplary embodiment, user can select two or more outlet valves, for example, having on the either side of user's face One.For example, pore size can be customizable.In certain embodiments, the spring constant of unidirectionally controlled equipment can be It is customizable.And in certain embodiments, position of the outlet valve on mask can be customizable (for example, wherein user Selected based on preference).

In figure 7b, the customizable mask 710 of depicted example is come with three-dimensional view.Customizable mask 710, which has, to be couple to The expiration component 715 of breathing mask 710.For example, expiration cover 715 can be exhaled based on the selection of user by being optionally attached to Inhale mask 710.Mask custom-built system can provide complete seal during customizing between expiration cover 715 and breathing mask 710. In fig. 7 c, the another exemplary breathing mask 720 with exemplary outlet valve 725 is depicted.For example, outlet valve 725 can be with With rigid or semirigid component 730, rigid or semirigid component 730 can assist in keeping the shape of mask.

Fig. 8 A-8B describe the exemplary breathing mask of no outlet valve.In Fig. 8 A-8B embodiment, exemplary breathing Mask 800,805 is without outlet valve.In certain embodiments, other attachments can may be tailored to be connected to breathing mask 's.For example, in certain embodiments, chemical reagent can be attached to breathing mask (for example, wherein retail kiosk will automatically be changed Product are sprayed onto on selected mask blank either some mask blanks and are utilized chemicals pretreatment or wherein retail kiosk The material sheet of pretreatment is for example attached to mask blank).In certain embodiments, user can select face to be attached to The air hose coupling access equipment of cover.In such embodiments, air hose coupling access equipment can allow the air that safety is breathed Supply be coupled to breathing mask.In certain embodiments, can by fragrance, (it can be perfume for example based on user preference Or champignon) be sprayed onto in mask.

The block diagram of Fig. 9 A depicted example masks custom-built system (for example, retail kiosk or photographic booth or machine equipment of selling goods). In Fig. 9 A embodiment, the block diagram 900 of exemplary face masks custom-built system is shown as being couple to imaging booth vending machine 905 (for example Automatic vending booth).The camera for being used for obtaining face image data corresponding with user can be had by being imaged booth vending machine 905 910 (or other image capture devices).Display device 915 can alternatively show captured face image data.For example, aobvious Show equipment can allow user inputted using touch-sensitive screen (although in other embodiments, for the use of vending machine Family input can use keyboard, what speech recognition or other data input devices were made).In certain embodiments, display screen 915 can provide the user instruction.For example, display screen 915 can provide instruction, user is instructed by the facial turn side of user Face is for progress lateral-view image capture.In certain embodiments, for example, display screen 915 can instruct user stand and/or It is sitting in ad-hoc location and/or changes orientation (for example, the direction faced).Retail kiosk/vending machine/photographic booth can have credit card Reader from user to obtain financial transaction information.In certain embodiments, photographic booth 905, which can also have, is used to perform mask The mask modified module 920 of customization operations.Photographic booth 905 can include mask delivery port 925, in mask delivery port 925 The mask of customization is delivered to user by there.

In figure 9 a, block diagram 900 can represent such as mask optimal control module.Mask optimal control module 900 can be with Processor 930 including being for example conductively coupled to photographic booth (or retail kiosk) 905 via input/output end port 935.Processor 930 It can be communicated with mask modified module 920, camera 910 and/or display device 915.Processor 930 can be sent to be used with being directed to The corresponding signal of idsplay order at family.Processor 930 for example can receive user's input from touch-sensitive display 915.Processing Device 930 can send instruction to operate camera 910.Processor can receive view data from camera 910.Processor can be with Send and instruct to mask modified module 920.For example, after view data is received from camera 910, processor 930 can be with Send image data to memory 940.Processor 930 can perform operation to determine face size from view data.Processing The storage of identified face size can be retrieved identified face by device 930 into memory 945 and/or from memory 945 Size.Processor 930 can retrieve mask (blank) data from mask database 950.Processor 930 can by image and/or Mask data are sent to mask selecting module 955.Mask selecting module 955 can be based on being sent to mask selecting module 955 Data select mask (blank).Image and mask data can be sent to mask custom calculator 960 by processor 930.Face Cover custom calculator 960 can determine customization operations based on the data of mask custom calculator 960 are sent to.Processor 930 Signal/instruction corresponding with identified mask customization operations can be sent to the mask modified module 920 of photographic booth 905. Signal/the instruction corresponding with user's selected mask decoration for example can be sent to mask decorative module by processor 930 965。

Therefore, (for example, it may be possible in the point of purchase or need occur, the operable face to provide semi-custom in a vending machine Cover is preferably to coordinate the type the need for specific user) typical mask custom-built system can typically comprise processor (or computer), camera or other image reading apparatus (such as image capture device) and it is operable with according to come from processor Or the instruction physical of computer change/customize mask blank or the mask modified module of template.Typically, processor will be from photograph Camera (for example, image capture device) receives face image data, and processing face image data is changed or fixed with generating mask System instruction, and those instructions are then sent to mask modified module, mask modified module will automatically be carried out according to instruction Operate to be converted to mask blank into the mask of semi-custom.Typically, system can also include external shell (similar to vending machine Or photographic booth), it will accommodate camera and mask modified module, and can also accommodate in certain embodiments processor (though So in other embodiments, processor can be positioned remotely, and housing can alternatively include allowing to lead to processor Then letter (for example, camera face image data is sent into processor, and receives instruction, then to provide from processor Give mask modified module) communication module (such as wireless launcher/receiver)).Some embodiments can also be set including input It is standby that (for example, operable, to allow user to input user preference, (then user preference can contribute to selection mask blank or generation Mask modification instruction) and/or payment information (such as credit card reader)) and/or output equipment (such as providing a user Instruction, such as orientation on being relevant to camera).Exemplary input devices can be keyboard or touch-screen or speech recognition, And Exemplary output device can be display screen and/or loudspeaker.Typically, processor can from input equipment receive preference or Other user input datas, and processor can via output equipment to user send instruction (for example, be used for and camera hand over Mutually).

Once processor has been inputted using user (such as on mask preference) and/or face image data is (for example, face Measurement) to select mask blank (typically selecting from all size, shape, multiple mask blanks of filter capacity etc.) and raw Mask modified module is transferred into mask modification or custom instruction and by those instructions, and mask modified module just will typically basis Those instructions (for example in an automated manner) are automatically operated (for example, the selected mask blank of selection and by one Plant or a variety of modification technologies are applied to mask blank, to form the mask of semi-custom according to the instruction from processor).Depend on In specific semi-custom mask vending machine (for example, retail kiosk) embodiment, available mask modification amount (and mask slab selection Property) can change.For example, Fig. 9 B illustrate basic mask modified module, wherein from one or more (and typically multiple) machines Frame 921b selects mask blank, wherein each frame with other frames compared with different mask blank (for example, size, Shape, type (flat for molding), filter capacity and/or (being attached above) feature/element (such as nose clip, head Portion's attachment system (such as band), outlet valve, trim, fragrance and/or sealing section material or thickness)) on different (and allusion quotations Type each frame will have the particular mask blank of at least ten in multiple identical mask blanks, such as each frame), and And then modified by using cutting element 926b cuttings.Therefore, in figures 9 b and 9, mask modified module 920b includes many Individual frame 921b (each frame accommodates multiple different mask blanks), conveying mechanism 922b are (operable with by selected mask Blank is transported to cutting element from frame), cutting element 926b (it is operable with according to instruction think user to cut mask blank Preferably (semi-custom) is provided to coordinate at (such as the edge by cutting or trimming mask blank), and distribution member 929b (its Can be the part of conveying mechanism), distribution member 929b is operable so that the semi-custom mask of completion is distributed to user.It is such Mask modified module, which would allow through, to be selected appropriate mask blank from multiple options and then cuts mask to assist in ensuring that Semi-custom face is created for the more preferable cooperation mask (for example, face size/view data based on user) of specific user Cover (based on user's face view data and preference).Because such basic mask modified module typical case will be only to mask blank Cut or configuration, thus various mask blanks by typically have be already attached to initial mask blank any feature or Element (such as band seals section material, outlet valve and/or nose clip), initial mask blank be loaded into frame (for example, With multiple frames, wherein each frame has multiple identical mask blank types, and each frame has different faces Cover blank type (for example, be differently sized and/or configuration mask blank, and/or with being attached in advance not Same feature or element, and/or with different mask blank classifications (such as folded flat and molding cup)).Typically, exist In Fig. 9 B embodiment, at the position that band will be attached on mask blank, to ensure that it will during mask modification is handled It is not cut off, and seals section material and will be attached in advance, and then will be configured (example by cutting mask blank Such as, the filtering material and sealing both sections of mask blank are cut in a single step).

Although Fig. 9 B basic mask modified module is possible to provide a user effectively in the time of needs and/or position Semi-custom mask, but some mask modified module embodiments can provide even more customizations.Fig. 9 C diagrams are senior (premium) mask modified module 920c, it can allow for the preference and/or needs of specific user and/or entering for face The mask customization of one step.For example, Fig. 9 C mask modified module 920c includes one or more (and typically multiple) frames (wherein each such frame typically keeps multiple specific mask blanks to 921c, and each frame has and other machines The different mask blank of frame), heating mould 923c (it can be formed and/or configuration mask blank), cutting element 926c (can be grasped Make with according to the instruction cutting mask blank from processor), and attached peripheral device 927c is (operable with by one or more members Part or feature are attached to mask), its typically by with the jointly work of the memory cell of each for various elements or feature Make, the various elements or feature can be optionally attached to mask (for example, strips S, nose clip N, outlet valve V, trim D and/ Or seal foam or other encapsulant F).Additionally, Fig. 9 C mask modified module 920 can also typically include conveyer Structure or system 922c (it is operable with the mobile mask blank in module, such as to cutting equipment and/or to attached from frame to mould Connect equipment), it, which can also include distribution member 929c, (is used to distribute mask to user, although in certain embodiments, distribution member Part can be the element of separation).In certain embodiments, cutting/configuration and attachment can occur in identical position, for example its The mask blank that middle mechanical arm takes various equipment at single position/work station to is (to allow to that any conveying is not present System, or induction system only can be moved to mask blank single station and/or slave station movement to be assigned to for example from frame For in the groove that is picked up by user).Depending on the instruction from processor, automation mask modified module 920c any part Or all parts can be used to be automatically created semi-custom mask.

Fig. 9 D illustrated example (senior) mask modified module 920d in more detail.In Fig. 9 D, induction system includes one Individual or multiple conveyor belt 922d, conveyor belt 922d are operable with (and typically there may be from it from frame 921d Select mask blank multiple frames) selection or distribution mask blank moved between each station (although in other embodiments, The need for may being not present for the conveying between each work station, such as the face wherein during (such as configuration and attachment) is formed Cover blank rests on a position/stand) and different mechanical arms (or the single mechanical arm of a variety of functions can be carried out) perform The modification of various requirement).Optional heating mould 923d (it can help to form/configuration mask in certain embodiments) can be with Including robotic arm with help between conveyor belt shift mask blank.And in certain embodiments, there may be multiple moulds Has 923d, wherein being automatically selected for the particular mold of specific mask formation processing based on the instruction from processor.Cut Mask blank (example can automatically be changed according to the instruction from processor by cutting equipment (such as laser or cutting blade) 926d Such as, cut edge is preferably to coordinate user's face profile and/or cut hole for being attached outlet valve), and attached peripheral device (such as adhesive applicator or ultrasonic welding machine or stapler) 927d then can be automatically by one or more members Part (band etc.) is attached to mask blank.In Fig. 9 D, attached peripheral device will be located on mechanical arm, and by including integrated Bar tape feeding mechanism from close to attached peripheral device (for example, (such as adhesive applicator and/or (ultrasonic wave) bonding machine and/or order Book machine) spool automatically distribute band) so as to attachment strip band in a single step.Conveyor belt system 922d end is then It may serve as distribution member 929d (for example, making the mask of completion drop to pickup hopper/groove 925d via gravity).

It will be appreciated by the skilled person that when using basic mask modified module (module shown in such as Fig. 9 B), Mask blank typically can more completely start (will not to be cut during mask modification is handled for example, having had to attach to The band for the position cut, and/or there is the nose clip of attachment, and/or there is the outlet valve of attachment, and/or had Have and (be attached around the edge of mask blank) encapsulant of such as foam sealing section (with so that during customizing it is only many Remaining sealing section can be cut away from mask blank)).In other words, basic mask modified module can have attachment in advance To one or more element/features of various mask blanks.In addition, frame can keep the mask with different filtering levels Blank.In the model (model shown in such as Fig. 9 C) of higher level, the initial mask blank in frame can be more basic (for example, the band without attachment in the case of beginning, nose clip, valve, trim, and/or encapsulant, but conversely exist Mask adds the mask that specific feature or element are more customized to provide (for example, semi-custom processing) during changing).In some realities Apply in example, mask blank can be only according to filtering level or material, size, shape and/or type/genre (such as folded flat Or molding cup) and change, and can not have any other feature being attached in advance (in certain embodiments may be except Seal outside section material).Some embodiments initially may only have flat mask blank, and if it is intended to the cup of molding Shape mask then using heating mould, although other embodiments can have with flat and molding cup mask blank this two The frame of person.Additionally, some embodiments can allow user on that can be added to each feature or member of mask blank Part is selected from multiple options.For example, it may be possible to there are the multiple storage boxes therein for each keeping different nose clips, it is therein Multiple storage boxes of different outlet valves are each kept, therein different trims each kept (it can alternatively be attached To mask exterior) multiple storage bins, it is therein each keep different sealing section material (for example, different type, size or The material of shape) multiple storage bins and/or the multiple storages therein for each keeping different band/head attachment systems Case.Thus, for example, in certain embodiments, processor can select encapsulant and send to mask modified module to be attached Instruction (including the position for attachment, such as with one or more of the edge of mask at a distance of 5mm).Additionally, at some In embodiment, user can select the position of outlet valve, and then wherein cutting element 926c cuts at selected position (the appropriate size and/or shape for selected valve) hole is cut, and attached peripheral device 927c is attached by selected valve It is connected on the hole of cutting.Certainly, one or all in these stations and/or feature/element can be optional, and different Mask modified module can make in these features it is any or all of be optional (for example, this any can be included or excluded A little features).Thus, for example, middle mask modified module can have with the sealing section being attached in advance, nose clip and/ Or the blank of valve, and can after dicing by band and/or trim (and/or fragrance or chemical spray) addition (for example, through By attached peripheral device) to selected mask blank.Can be with from the mask customization accurately measured obtained by any specific vending machine Depending on business or marketing decisions.

For live (such as original place) in real time (for example, after placing an order and/or instructing mask formation/customization substantially Immediately, and/or distribution mask before substantially immediately) semi-custom mask formation and distribution (for example, at the point of purchase and During purchase) method have been described above on specific vending machine/retail kiosk embodiment being discussed to a certain degree.For (such as in real time and/or original place) formed semi-custom breathing mask replacement method embodiment may comprise steps of in one Or it is multiple：Obtain user's face face image data (it typically can be 3D rendering data), for example by camera or its Front view and side view that its image capture device is shot；Face detail and/or measurement are extracted from face image data；Alternatively (the mask type and/or feature and/or filtration needs and/or fragrance that it can include preference are inclined for the preference information of acquisition user It is good, for example obtained via input equipment)；(for example it is automatically based on from processor based on face image data and/or preference Instruction based on view data and/or preference) from multiple different obtainable mask blanks, (it may be used also in certain embodiments With including providing multiple different mask blanks) selection mask blank；(for example it is automatically based on and comes from based on face image data The instruction based on view data and/or preference of processor) the selected mask blank of modification/customization；And/or by the half of completion Customization mask distributes to user (for example in real time automatically).Typically, such method can be performed automatically, for example, exist At the point of purchase and/or close to the place to use for semi-custom mask and/or in real time (for example, placing an order/buying in user After semi-custom mask substantially immediately, this may for example mean that retail kiosk immediately begins to the place of semi-custom mask formation Reason, make it that in the delay for placing an order/paying for mask and mask is distributed between user may be only semi-custom face Cover forms the time quantum that processing is carried out and occurred) use automatic vending machine or retail kiosk.Typically, such processing is actual Physics mask formed can scene (for example, purchase place and/or close to place to use) occur in retail kiosk (for example, In the housing for retail kiosk/vending machine).In addition, mask modified module and image capture device will typically be located at it is same In housing (for example, in the housing of retail kiosk and/or at same position).Typically, any user can be obtained in processor Preference and/or payment and then automatically in the case of control image capture device, processor and then set from image capture Be on the waiting list face image data, data are handled with formed mask slab selection instruction and/or mask custom instruction and Then by those mask modified modules for being transferred in vending machine of instruction automatically forming and distributing for semi-custom mask In the case of automatically process.Therefore, mask modified module will typically operate its step in an automated way, automatically realize Instruction (for example, select mask blank and be customized to it) from processor.

In some method embodiments, mask modification/customization can include one or more of following：According to from place Selected mask blank is cut in the instruction for managing device；Heating molding is carried out to mask blank according to the instruction from processor；Root Band is attached into selected mask blank according to the instruction from processor, and (this can include from multiple in certain embodiments In different available bands selector bar band for face/head of mask to user attachment and/or desired position and/ Or attachment strip band (for example, formed can be customized in length ear band or headband) in the desired manner)；According to from processing Nose clip is attached to selected mask blank by the instruction of device, and (this can include can use from multiple different in certain embodiments Nose clip is selected in nose clip)；Selected mask blank is attached to according to the instruction cutting hole from processor and/or by outlet valve (this can include the selector valve from multiple different available valves in certain embodiments)；And/or encapsulant is attached to institute The mask blank of selection and/or from selected mask blank cutting sealing material (in certain embodiments this can include from Encapsulant is selected in a variety of different available encapsulants).Certain methods embodiment can also be included according to from processor Instruction, for example such as chemicals or fragrance are automatically sprayed onto on mask based on user preference.Available mask blank can To include the cup mask blank of one or more folded flat mask blanks and/or one or more moldings.And at some In embodiment, (for example, in frame) one or more available mask blanks can include being pre-attached to mask blank One or more following characteristics/elements of filtering material：Outlet valve, band, encapsulant/section, nose clip and/or trim. In the embodiment for being wherein attached one or more feature/elements in advance, mask modification/custom instruction typically ensure that filtering or Any cutting or other removals of mask blank material will not cause the shifting of (multiple) feature/(multiple) element being attached in advance Remove.It will be appreciated by the skilled person that these disclosed embodiments of the method can sell goods with any described herein disclosed Booth/machine equipment of selling goods is used together (and associated therewith), implements for forming any described mask described herein Example.In other words, can use one or more apparatus embodiments described here (for example, each figure embodiment above and/or Following additional embodiment, wherein specific method and step is related to those the equipment component/components used at this) perform this Illustrative methods/processing of sample.

Figure 10 describes the flow chart that description obtains the illustrative methods of face measurement from view data.Figure 10 and from Fig. 9 Describe the illustrative methods 1000 for obtaining face measurement in the visual angle of the processor 930 of the block diagram of middle description.Method 1000 starts from Processor 930 receives face image data, 1005.Then the initialization counter of processor 930, i, 1010.Then processor 930 Operation is performed to position the ith feature in view data, 1015.For example, processor 930 can determine nose and/or mouth Position (for example, using facial recognition techniques).Then processor 930 determines one or more surveys corresponding to positioned feature Amount, 1020.Then the count-up counter of processor 930, i, 1025.Processor 930 is by incremental counter, i, and predetermined Maximum count, i_max, it is compared, 1030.If counter, i, less than maximum count, i_max, then so processor 930 is returned To step 1005, and new ith feature is positioned in the picture.If however, counted, i, more than maximum count, i_max, then So the measurement result storage obtained in step 1020 is arrived memory location, 1035 by processor 930.

Figure 11 describes the flow chart that description selection is used to be directed to the illustrative methods of the mask used of customization.Figure 11 and Selection is described at the visual angle of the processor 930 for the block diagram described from Fig. 9 is used for the exemplary side of the mask used for customization Method 1100.This method starts from processor 930 from memory search measurement data, 1105.For example, processor 930 can be retrieved The measurement data of the step 1035 place storage for the method described in Fig. 10 in memory.Processor 930 and then initialization meter Number device, m, 1110.Processor 930 and then retrieval correspond to the mask customizable features data for the mask that will be customized, 1115. Processor 930 is then based on the measurement data received and the mask customizable features data retrieved calculate required modification To be performed, 1120.Processor 930 and then count-up counter, m, 1125.Processor 930 is then by counter and true in advance Fixed maximum count, m_max, it is compared, 1130.If counter, m, no more than maximum count m_max, then so processor 930 Return to step 1115 and retrieve the mask customizable features data for corresponding to New count m.If however, counter, m, are more than Maximum count, m_max, then so processor 930 by the modification data calculated from requiring the mask of minimal modification to requiring maximum Those masks of modification are classified, and 1135.Then processor 930 selects to require the mask of minimal modification, 1140.Processor Then 930 retrieve the mask data corresponding to selected mask, 1145.Then processor 930 is sent to mask selection engine Instructed with corresponding change of mask modification required for for selected mask, 1150.

Figure 12 describes the flow chart that description is used to customize the illustrative methods of mask for user.Figure 12 and retouched from Fig. 9 The visual angle of the processor 930 for the block diagram painted is depicted as the illustrative methods 1200 that user customizes mask.This method starts from processing The initialization counter of device 930, n, 1205.Processor 930 and then retrieve and counter, n, the corresponding mask of index characteristic According to 1210.Then, the retrieval of processor 930 measurement data corresponding with the particular measurement of the facial characteristics corresponding to index n, 1215.Then processor 930 is compared by Facial measurement and corresponding to index n mask feature, and 1225.If measurement data More than mask feature, then so whether the determination of processor 930 mask is modified to accommodate the negative difference, 1235.Similarly, If measurement data is less than mask data, processor 930 determines whether mask is modified to accommodate the positive difference, 1230.In step 1230 and 1235, if mask can be changed, processor 930 sends modification instruction to modification engine, 1240,1245.If mask can not be changed or after modification instruction has been sent to modification engine, processor 930 count-up counters, n, 1250.Processor 930 is then by counter, n, with maximum count, n_max, it is compared, 1255.Such as Fruit counter, n, less than or equal to maximum count, n_max, then so processor 930 return to step 1210 and retrieve correspond to pass The index n of increasing next mask characteristic.If however, counter, n, more than maximum count, n_max, then so this method knot Beam.

In certain embodiments, for the seal interface between the face of mask and wearer cooperation data can by with In it is determined that the quality coordinated.For example, referring to entitled " the System and Method for submitted on March 15th, 2013 In Selecting a Respirator " U.S. Patent application 13/839,056 at least [row of page 3 the 28th is to page 5 29 rows] and Fig. 1, describe the illustrative methods that fit quality is determined based on seal interface, the overall public affairs of the U.S. Patent application Open and be incorporated herein by reference.

In certain embodiments, the internal volume between mask and wearer can be calculated to determine fit quality.For example, With reference to entitled " the System and Method for Selecting a submitted on March 15th, 2013 At least [the 27th row of page 16 to the eighth row of page 17] and Fig. 7 in Respirator " U.S. Patent application 13/839,186, The illustrative methods that fit quality is determined based on internal volume are described, the entirety of the U.S. Patent application is open by by quoting It is herein incorporated.

In certain embodiments, it can be based at least partially on by the way that semantic information is assigned into a series of of mask model The fit quality for putting to determine mask is measured.Entitled " the System and submitted for example, referring on April 23rd, 2013 In Method for Selection PPE " U.S. Patent application 61/814,897 at least [the 22nd row of page 1 is to page 2 33rd row] and Fig. 1, describe the illustrative methods that fit quality is determined based on such method, the U.S. Patent application it is whole Body is disclosed and is incorporated herein by reference.

In certain embodiments, graphic user interface can be used to show fit quality measurement to user.For example, referring to Entitled " the System and Method for Evaluating PPE Fit " U.S. submitted on April 23rd, 2013 At least Fig. 1-Fig. 5 in patent application 61/814,905, describes exemplary patterns display image, the U.S. Patent application it is whole Body is disclosed and is incorporated herein by reference.In certain embodiments, for example, vending machine (for example, via graphic user interface) can Recommended with coordinating measurement and/or the user preference of input to provide a user one or more masks based on quality (for example, recommending face Cover blank and one or more add ons).And in certain embodiments, vending machine (for example, via graphic user interface) Local current atmospheric conditions are also based on to be recommended (for example, it may be possible to sense air quality and/or connect from distance sensor The report of air quality is received, and is then based on those atmospheric conditions and determines optimal mask (or the sequence of opposite cover validity)).

In certain embodiments, graphic user interface can be used to provide user between mask coupled system and user Interface.Entitled " the Virtual Mask Fitting System " U.S. submitted for 1st for example, referring to August in 2013 At least [0021-0022] and Fig. 1-Fig. 2 in patent application 61/861,294, describe and perform such graphic user interface Illustrative methods, the entirety of the U.S. Patent application is open to be incorporated herein by reference.

In certain embodiments, the facial method that mask model is virtually coupled to wearer can be by such as getting off Perform：The virtual fit of chin area is first carried out, and then virtually revolves mask model towards or away from virtual facial Turn to coordinate nose-beam region.Entitled " the Virtual Mask submitted for example, referring on December 17th, 2013 At least [0030-0031] and figure in Alignment for Fit Analysis " U.S. Patent application 61/917,171 7- Fig. 8, describes the illustrative methods for performing such virtual fit, and the entirety of the U.S. Patent application is open by by quoting It is herein incorporated.

Various products/device/system and method/Processing Example is described above (shown in especially each figure Those), various additional embodiments can include but is not limited to following：

In the first embodiment, (scene) (semi-custom (such as customization/personalized)) breathing (such as dust-proof) mask Distributing equipment (such as the vending machine that breathing mask is customized for specific user, photographic booth or retail kiosk), including：Image capture Equipment (such as camera or 3-D facial scanners) is (for example, operable (work as user to capture 3-D face image datas from user When being differently oriented/positioning (such as front view and side view) this may require being used for multiple times for camera))；(accommodate multiple (different) mask blank and) it is operable so that mask blank is converted into semi-custom mask (for example, for user and individual character Change/customization) mask modified module；And processor (or mask optimal control module), it is operable such that and is caught with from image The view data of equipment is obtained to generate the instruction to mask modified module on creating semi-custom mask from available mask blank (for example, sending the instruction of mask slab selection so as to which mask modified module selects the appropriate mask blank for modification and sent Mask custom instruction (is for example operated), so that mask modified module suitably customizes/changed selected mask blank). In two embodiments, the equipment of embodiment 1 further comprises at least surrounding (selling goods for image capture device and mask modified module Machine) housing, wherein housing is sufficiently sized and is configured to allow equipment places (example in each (vending machine) position movement Such as, vending machine can be conveyed and easily/easily assembling (set-up)-such as letter as whole unit between each position Single ground is by being inserted into power outlet) (wherein housing can be located at point of purchase position, and provide the user semidefinite in real time Mask processed is (for example, wherein (such as due to forming mask immediately) for example between client places an order and received mask to mask Only short delay (about 25 seconds, less than 30 seconds or 25 seconds or shorter less than 1 minute less than 2 minutes))).In 3rd embodiment In, the equipment of embodiment 2, wherein processor also are located in housing (although in other embodiments, processor can remotely be determined Position but communicated with the image capture device and mask modified module in the housing at point of purchase place (for example, via with Wireless launcher in housing and/receiver are wirelessly transferred)).In the fourth embodiment, embodiment 1-3 equipment is entered One step includes input equipment, input equipment it is operable with from user's receive information (for example, personal preference information and/or disbursement letter Breath), and user profile is transferred to processor (wherein such user profile is likely to be used for help and selects mask blank or face Cover customization (for example, personal preference information can be used in generation selection instruction and/or custom instruction)).Implement the 5th In example, embodiment 1-4 equipment further comprises output equipment, and output equipment is operable to allow processor to be communicated with user (for example, with processor communication for example to be provided a user on the positioning for image capture and/or display mask preference selection Instruction).In the sixth embodiment, embodiment 1-5 equipment, wherein mask modified module further comprises：One or more machines The multiple identical mask blanks of each holding of frame, wherein frame, and each holding and the mask blank of mask frame its (such as different mask blank sizes, shape and/or classification be (such as folded flat for the different types of mask blank of its frame Or the cup of molding) and/or (multiple) preassembled feature (such as nose clip, band mechanism, outlet valve etc.) and/or filter water It is flat), wherein one or more of frames are operable to keep and distribute the mask blank for customization (for example, from processing When device or mask optimal control module receive (mask slab selection) instruction)；With mask modified elements (for example, operable with root Selected mask blank (such as size and/or shape) is changed according to the mask custom instruction from processor).It is real the 7th Apply in example, the equipment of embodiment 6, wherein mask modified elements are that (such as blade or laser cutter, it can for cutting element Selection of land is located on mechanical arm or stand, and mechanical arm or stand are operable with movement/repositioning cutter) and/or heating mould (operable for punching press mask blank).In the 8th embodiment, embodiment 6-7 equipment, wherein mask modified module enters One step includes distributor gear (for example, the hopper etc. of gravity fed is carried out from conveyor belt), and distributor gear is operable will be made / complete semi-custom mask distribute to user (for example mask modified elements operation complete when).In the 9th embodiment, Embodiment 6-8 equipment, wherein mask modified module further comprise conveying mechanism (for example, (multiple) conveyor belt or (many It is individual) mechanical arm), conveying mechanism is operable so that selected mask blank at least is moved into mask modified elements from frame, and/ Or then move to distributor gear (and wherein in certain embodiments, distributor gear is a part for conveying mechanism). In ten embodiments, embodiment 6-9 equipment, wherein mask modified module have constraint mechanism (for example, with mechanical constraint or true Suction power), constraint mechanism is operable with selected in (for example, during being cut by cutting element) general during mask is changed Mask blank be firmly held in position/place (and in certain embodiments, constraint mechanism can be conveying mechanism/be Constraint folder on a part for system-such as conveyor belt).In the 11st embodiment, embodiment 6-10 equipment, wherein mask Modified module further comprises attached peripheral device/mechanism, attached peripheral device/mechanism it is operable with (for good and all) by it is one or more (can Choosing) feature or element (for example, band, nose clip, outlet valve, trim and/or sealing section material/foam) be attached to mask Blank (according to mask custom instruction).In the 12nd embodiment, the equipment of embodiment 11, wherein attached peripheral device further comprise One or more memory element/case/frames, one or more memory element/casees/frame keeps can be used for for mask blank Select (according to the selection instruction from processor) and be attached the optional spy (according to the mask custom instruction from processor) Levy/component element.In the 13rd embodiment, embodiment 11-12 equipment, wherein attached peripheral device further comprise that adhesive is applied Plus (adhesive applicator or welding equipment can be optionally mounted at mechanical arm for device or welding equipment (such as ultrasonic welding machine) Or on stand, mechanical arm or stand it is operable with position or mobile attached peripheral device).In the 14th embodiment, embodiment 11-13 Equipment, wherein attached peripheral device further comprises the strap reel for being attached to attached peripheral device, and strap reel it is operable with from Band is distributed dynamicly to be attached to mask blank (for example, according to mask custom instruction from processor).The 15th In embodiment, embodiment 11-14 equipment, wherein mask custom instruction include being used to be included in semi-custom mask on selection Optional feature/element instruction (and alternatively can also include for one or more selected optional features/ The location/position instruction of element).In the 16th embodiment, embodiment 1-15 equipment, wherein equipment are operable with purchase Semi-custom mask (for example, the mask made in purchase at the point of purchase from mask blank) is provided a user at point in real time (such as face image data based on user and/or personal preference information) (and/or wherein equipment is operable using by as whole Body/integrated unit is moved to another location, and/or housing is sized with less than or equal to typical vending machine or photograph The floor space of phase booth size, it is for example, less than about 61 inches wide to multiply 40 inches of depths, it is wide less than about 45 inches to multiply 40 inches of depths, about 45 Inch is wide to multiply 40 inches of depths, about 1.1 meters wide to multiply 0.9 meter of depth, about 57 inches wide to multiply 29 inches of depths, about 61 inches wide to multiply 39 inches It is deep, or about 39 inches multiply 33 inches, so that the equipment can be used at typical vending machine position).It is real the 17th Apply in example, embodiment 1-16 equipment, wherein the mask slab selection instruction generated by processor uses measured facial chi Very little/view data come according to five basic demography upper surface portion shapes (for example grow-it is narrow, it is small, in, greatly, and short-wide) choosing Select mask blank.In the 18th embodiment, embodiment 1-17 equipment, wherein the mask custom instruction generated by processor makes Measured face size/view data is changed with surface planarisation mechanism, so as to then create cutting instruction (for example for Folded flat type of mask blank).In the 19th embodiment, embodiment 1-18 equipment, wherein processor/mask optimization control Molding block includes one or more of following：Mask slab selection module, mask blank custom calculator/module, mask dress Module is adornd, and/or is deposited on the memory of face image data storage, CD data storage and/or mask database Storage).In the 20th embodiment, embodiment 1-19 equipment, wherein the instruction from processor include signal (for example, via Wired or wireless transmission).In the 21st embodiment, embodiment 1-20 equipment, wherein changing mould from processor to mask The instruction (for example, mask slab selection instruction and/or mask custom instruction) of block is based on the face-image measured by following One or more of data：Two bizygomatic degree, lower jaw angular breadth, nose-protrusion distance, nasal width, lip length, subnasal point bridge of the nose point Length, gnathion-subnasal point length, facial depth, tragus point-subnasal point camber line, tragus point-gnathion arc and gnathion-nose Beam point length (for example, when processor extracts these measurements from transmission from the face image data of image capture device). In 22 embodiments, embodiment 12-21 equipment, wherein storage bin include each in multiple nose clip casees, plurality of case It is individual that there is nose clip be differently sized with other nose clip casees and/or configuration and/or material and wherein each specific Nose clip case has multiple identical nose clips, and (for example, case A only has type-A nose clip, and other casees do not have type-A nose clip；Case B only has B type nose clips, and other casees do not have B type nose clips, etc.).In the 23rd embodiment, embodiment 12-22 Equipment, wherein storage bin includes multiple expiration clack boxes, and each in plurality of case has different from other expiration clack boxes The outlet valve of type, and wherein each particular box have multiple identical outlet valves (for example, case A only have type-A valve, and And other casees do not have type-A valve；Case B only has B type valves, and other casees do not have B type valves, etc.).The 24th In embodiment, embodiment 12-23 equipment, wherein storage bin include each tool in multiple decoration top boxs, plurality of case Have with it is other decoration the different types of trims of top box, and wherein each particular box have multiple identical trims (for example, Case A only has type-A trim, and other casees do not have type-A trim；Case B only has B type trims, and its Its case does not have B type trims, etc.).In the 25th embodiment, embodiment 12-24 equipment, wherein storage bin include Each in multiple band casees (it can be volume, etc.), plurality of case have with other different types of bands of band case, And wherein each particular box has multiple identical bands, and (for example, case A only has type-A band, and other casees do not have Type-A band；Case B only has B type of strip, and other casees do not have B type of strip, etc.).In the 26th embodiment In, embodiment 12-25 equipment, wherein storage bin include multiple sealing material hoppers, each in plurality of case have with The encapsulant of other sealing material hopper different types (including material, size and/or shape), and wherein each particular box tool Having multiple identical encapsulants, (for example, case A only has type-A encapsulant, and other casees do not have type-A sealing material Material；Case B only has B type seal materials, and other casees do not have B type seal materials, etc.).In the 27th embodiment In, embodiment 12-25 equipment, wherein storage box it is operable with response to from processor instruction (for example, mask customization refer to Make) appropriate feature/element is automatically distributed (for example, the feature/element wherein distributed is then from one or more storage boxes Positioned relative to mask blank and use attachment means to be fixed to mask blank).In the 28th embodiment, embodiment 1- 27 equipment, wherein mask custom instruction are included to cutting/formation hole (may be for example based on user preference in mask At selected position) for the outlet valve interaction with selected/distribution (for example, wherein attachment means are by outlet valve Be attached at the top in formed hole in a sealing fashion) instruction.In the 29th embodiment, embodiment 1-28 equipment, Wherein semi-custom mask (for example, housing or the point of purchase or need a little) original place at the position of vending machine is formed and/or in real time (for example, close to the time for placing an order and/or buying and/or distribute to users/customers) original place is formed.In the 30th embodiment In, embodiment 1-29 equipment, wherein equipment further comprise sensor (typically lying on housing), sensor it is operable with Detect air conditionses (for example, level of pollution and/or pollutant), and based on sense data recommendation mask feature (for example, its Middle processor communicates via output equipment with user).In the 31st embodiment, embodiment 6-30 equipment, wherein mask The frame of blank can include with different filter capacities mask blank (so that for example, user can select it is desired/ The respiratory protection level asked).In the 32nd embodiment, embodiment 6-31 equipment, wherein frame have with attached in advance It is connected to the mask blank of one or more feature/element/annexes of filtering material.In the 33rd embodiment, embodiment 6- 32 equipment, wherein frame have at least five (for example, for each in the facial types of five kinds of standard populations statistically The mask blank planted), at least ten, 10-20,10-50,15-20 or 20-50 different available mask blanks (such as different sizes, shape, classification (such as folded flat or molding cup), filter capacity and the face being attached in advance Annex/feature/element of cover blank) (and/or wherein each frame typically has at least ten, 10-20,10-50 is individual, 15-20 or 20-50 identical mask blank).In the 34th embodiment, embodiment 1-33 equipment, wherein equipment Further comprise emitter, emitter is operable to need to mend mask blank and/or feature/element/annex in equipment Goods, and/or need to safeguard or signaled when repairing (for example, being sent out to safeguard multiple such vending machines to central station The electronic information sent).In the 35th embodiment, embodiment 13-34 equipment further comprises mask cooling body (example Such as, fan), the operable semi-custom mask to cool down completion before user is distributed to of mask cooling body is (for example, to ensure Adhesive will not be too hot and user may be scalded, and/or ensure adhesive fully and/or quickly solidification attachment).Skill Art personnel will be understood that some the disclosed embodiments can be similar, to cause the description for belonging to specific embodiment also may be used With applied to other similar embodiments.

Although the various embodiments according to principle disclosed herein, art technology have been shown and described above Personnel can modify in the case where not departing from the spirit or teaching of the disclosure to it.Embodiment described herein is only It is representational, and be not intended to be limited.Many changes, combination and modification are possible, and in the scope of the present disclosure. By combining, the embodiment replaced obtained from the feature or step of integrated and/or omission (multiple) embodiment is also in the disclosure In the range of.Therefore, protection domain is not limited by the description made above, but is defined by the following claims, the scope bag Include all equivalents of claimed subject matter.Each and each claim is merged into specification as further disclosure In, and claim is (multiple) invention (multiple) embodiments.Further, any advantages and features described above Specific embodiment can be related to, but the application of such issued claim should not be limited to realize any or all Advantage above or the processing with the feature above any or all and structure.

Additionally there is provided chapter title as used herein be in order to consistent with the suggestion according to 37C.F.R.1.77 or Organizational cues are additionally provided.Institute during these titles should not limit or be characterized in any claim that may be issued from the disclosure (multiple) inventions made.Specifically and by way of example, although title may relate in " field ", but claim The language that should not be chosen under this heading limits to describe so-called field.Further, the technology in " background technology " Description be not construed as recognizing that certain technology is the prior art of any (multiple) inventions in the disclosure." content of the invention " It is not qualified as the restricted sign of (multiple) inventions illustrated in the claim issued.Further, in this public affairs Any refer to of " invention " in the singular should not be used to advocate to only exist single novel point in the disclosure in opening. Multiple inventions can be illustrated according to the limitation for the multiple claims issued from the disclosure, and such claim is corresponding Ground limits thus shielded (multiple) inventions and its equivalent.In all examples, the scope of claim should be according to this It is open to consider by the quality of its own, but should not be constrained by this title illustrated.

Using such as including, comprising and the wider range of term that has be appreciated that it is in order to which narrower term is (all Such as by ... constitute, substantially by ... constitute and substantially by ... constitutes) offer support.Term on any element of embodiment " alternatively ", " can with ", the use of " possibility " and " possibly " etc. means that the element is not required, or replaces Ground, the element is required that two kinds are replaced all in the range of (multiple) embodiment.In addition, referring to only to example There is provided for illustrative purpose, and be not intended to be exclusive.

Although providing some embodiments in the disclosure it should be appreciated that do not departing from the disclosure In the case of spirit or scope, disclosed system and method can embody in many other specific forms.This example will It is considered as illustrative and not restrictive, and is intended that and is not restricted to details given herein.For example, various elements Or component can be combined or integrated in another system, or some features can be omitted or not be implemented.

In addition, without departing from the scope of the disclosure, being described and being illustrated as in various embodiments and be discrete Or technology, system, subsystem and the method for separation can be combined or integrated with other systems, module, techniques or methods.It is illustrated Or discuss to be that coupling directly with one another or the other projects communicated can indirectly be coupled by some interfaces, equipment or intermediate module Or communication, either electrically, it is mechanically still other.Many realizations have been described.However, it is to be understood that It is, can be so that various modification can be adapted.If for example, the step of being performed in a different order disclosed technology, or if with not Same mode combines the component of disclosed system, or if component is utilized other components and supplemented, then can realize Favourable result.Correspondingly, other realizations are infered., can be with the case where not departing from spirit and scope disclosed herein Make by the confirmable other examples for changing, substituting and changing of those skilled in the art.

Claims

1. a kind of equipment, including：

Image capture device, it is operable with from user capture face image data；

Mask modified module, it is operable so that mask blank is converted into semi-custom mask；And

Processor, is operable such that with the view data from described image capture device come on being created from available mask blank Build semi-custom mask and generate the instruction for the mask modified module；

Wherein described mask modified module automatically changes mask blank according to the instruction from the processor.

2. equipment according to claim 1, further comprises surrounding at least described image capture device and mask modification mould The retail kiosk housing of block, wherein the housing is sufficiently sized and is configured to allow the progress equipment at everybody Put the mobile placement at place.

3. equipment according to claim 1, further comprises：

Input equipment, it is operable to be transferred to the processor from user's receive information and by user profile；And

Output equipment, it is operable to allow the processor to be communicated with user.

4. equipment according to claim 1, wherein the mask modified module further comprises：

Each in one or more frames, wherein frame keeps multiple identical mask blanks, and in mask frame It is each to keep and the different types of mask blank of other mask blank frames, wherein one or more of frames are operable with guarantor Hold mask blank and mask blank is automatically distributed when receiving the instruction from the processor for customization；And

Mask modified elements, it is operable with according to the selected mask blank of instruction modification from the processor.

5. equipment according to claim 4, wherein the mask modified elements include cutting element and/or heating mould.

6. equipment according to claim 5, wherein the mask modified module further comprises conveying mechanism, conveying mechanism It is operable with by selected mask blank at least from the machine frame movement to the mask modified elements.

7. equipment according to claim 4, wherein the mask modified module further comprises attachment means, attachment means It is operable that one or more features are automatically attached to by selected mask blank with instruction of the basis from the processor.

8. equipment according to claim 7, wherein the attached peripheral device further comprises one or more memory elements, institute State the features component that one or more memory elements keep can be used for selecting and being attached to selected mask blank.

9. equipment according to claim 7, wherein the attached peripheral device further comprises that adhesive applicator or welding are set It is standby.

10. equipment according to claim 8, wherein the instruction from the processor includes being used to be included on selection The instruction of feature on semi-custom mask.

11. equipment according to claim 1, wherein the instruction generated by the processor uses the face image data Mask blank is selected according to the face shape in five basic demographys.

12. equipment according to claim 1, wherein, the instruction from the processor to the mask modified module is base In one or more of following face image data：Two bizygomatic degree, two lower jaw angular breadth, nose-protrusion distance, nasal width, Lip length, subnasal point bridge of the nose point length, gnathion-subnasal point length, facial depth, tragus point-subnasal point camber line, tragus point- Gnathion camber line, and gnathion-bridge of the nose point length is (for example, the institute when the processor from transmission from described image capture device State face image data extract these measurement when).

13. equipment according to claim 8, wherein the memory element includes multiple nose clip memory elements, wherein described In multiple nose clip memory elements each have differently be sized with other nose clip memory elements and/or configuration and/or The nose clip of material, and wherein each specific nose clip memory element has multiple identical nose clips；And wherein described storage Element further comprises multiple outlet valve memory elements, wherein each in the multiple outlet valve memory element has and it Its different types of outlet valve of outlet valve memory element, and wherein each specific outlet valve memory element have it is multiple identical Outlet valve.

14. equipment according to claim 4, wherein the mask blank frame includes the mask with different filter capacities Blank.

15. equipment according to claim 4, wherein the frame, which includes having, is pre-attached to mask blank filtering material One or more features mask blank.