TW561034B - Pillow selection system - Google Patents

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TW561034B
TW561034B TW90128366A TW90128366A TW561034B TW 561034 B TW561034 B TW 561034B TW 90128366 A TW90128366 A TW 90128366A TW 90128366 A TW90128366 A TW 90128366A TW 561034 B TW561034 B TW 561034B
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Cheung Wing Hui
Kar Lung Li
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Yan Wah Chan
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A system 10 for in-situ choosing a pillow for particular customer 20 is composed of a small bedroom 100 able to accommodate a customer 20 who is in the straightened posture with back bone upward, two background plates 250/350 arranged in rear and left positions in the small bedroom 100, the front and right cameras 200/300 to pick up the front and side images A, B of the customer 20, and a computer 400 with video monitor 450 connected to the above-mentioned cameras 200/300. Three important dimensions D1 to D3 for choosing a pillow for the particular customer 20 can be obtained. The first dimension D1 is the horizontal distance between an ear on either side and the shoulder on that side. The second dimension D2 is the horizontal distance between the occipital bone and the shoulder blade. The third dimension D3 is the horizontal distance between the rear neck and the shoulder blade.

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561034 A7 B7 五、發明説明(1 ) 技術領域 本發明涉及選擇枕頭的系統。 背景技術 由於睡眠佔據了人類三分之一的時間,所以選擇一個 合適的枕頭尤爲重要。枕頭能支撐睡眠者的頭部和脖頸。 在理論上和實際上講無論是考慮身體舒適性還是隨個人的 喜好,不同的人應該使用不同大小和尺寸包括厚度的枕 頭,以取得合適的支撐。另一方面,因爲一個熟睡的人會 時常無意識地移動,特別是會在仰面睡姿與側臥睡姿之間 反復變換,所以選擇枕頭時也還應該考慮到這種情況。 雖然選擇一個合適的枕頭知每個人來說是非常重要 的,但卻由於目前尚缺乏一個方便的選擇方法而經常被忽 視。在購買時儘管可以實際試驗一下再決定是否購買,然 而,受限於商店營業面積有限以及購買者一般都不太願意 躺下來試一試,所以亦難以真正實施。 本發明的宗旨是通過提供一種枕頭選擇系統而使這類 問題得到減輕或者至少使人更容易接受。 發明内容 本發明提供了一種在銷售現場爲顧客選擇枕頭的枕頭 選擇系統,該系統包括一個具有一對互相對應的側壁的工 作站,兩側壁之間形成一空間,此空間供容.納一個顧客, 該顧客需呈脊骨向上挺直狀態;在兩側壁之一上設立一個 背景單元,由背景單元的内表面提供一個清晰背景;在相 對於背景單元的另一邊設有一個映象捕獲裝置,此映象捕 4 (請先閲讀背面之注意事項再填究本頁) 衣紙張尺度適用中國國家標準(CNS〉A4規格(210X297公釐) 561034 A7 B7 五、發明説明(2 獲裝置正對著背景單元,並以其爲背景利用該映象捕獲裝 置來捕獲工作站内顧客的兩個映象;一個計算設備,它包 括一個與映象捕獲裝置相連的視頻監視器,用來顯示所捕 獲的映象並對其進行測量,借此以一種非接觸的方式來確 定顧客的三個尺寸以便選擇合適的枕頭,第一個尺寸是任 一側的耳朵與該側的肩膀之間的水平距離,第二個尺寸是 枕骨部與肩胛之間的水平距離,第三個尺寸是後脖頸與肩 胛之間的水平距離。 作爲一種較佳的設計方案,本發明的系統還包括另一 套映象捕獲裝置和背景單元,它們是設置在工作站内與前 述的一套映象捕獲裝置和背景本元基本上呈直角關係,其 中一套映象捕獲裝置和背景單元被用來從顧客的前面捕獲 第一個映象’使計算設備測量出第一個尺寸,另一套映象 捕獲裝置和背景單元被用來從顧客的側面捕獲第二個映 象,使計算設備可測量出第二個和第三個尺寸。 較佳地,工作站是呈開放式小臥室形式。 較佳地,工作站内的空間襄爲顧客設置了一個可供其 垂直坐在其上的椅子。 更佳地,上述椅子設有椅背,使顧客可靠在椅背上坐 著。 較佳地,工作站具有一個底平臺,椅子固定在底平臺 上。 作爲一種較佳的設計方案,本發明系統中是將一個或 每個映象捕獲裝置安裝在至少從上面看基本上是正對著相 本紙張尺度適用中國國家標準(CNS) Α4規格(210X297公釐) (請先閲讀背面之注意事項再填荈本頁) •裝· :線· 561034 A7 B7 五、發明説明( 應的背景單元的位置處。 (請先閲讀背面之注意事項再填窩本頁) 作爲一種較佳的設計方案,本發明系統中是將一個或 每個映象捕獲裝置安放在對準或非常接近顧客脖頸處的位 置 本發明系統中的映象捕獲裝置較優選使用數位照相 機 背景單元較優選使用平板狀物。 背景單元的内表面爲藍色,可爲映象捕獲提供清晰的 藍色背景。 •訂— 作爲一種較佳設計,本發明系統中的視頻監視器在所 捕獲的映象上顯示與顧客各部‘重合的垂直線,利用這些 垂直線測量出三個尺寸。 作爲一種更佳的設計方案,這些垂直線還可被手工橫 向移動以與顧客的各個對應部分重合。 作爲一種較佳的設計方案,本發明系統中在測量第二 個和第三個尺寸時,視頻監視器上還顯示一組等距的平行 線疊加在映象上,作爲確定顧客頭部在睡眠時向前傾斜角 度的參照。 更佳地,上述作爲參照的平行線相對於垂直線有1〇。 角的傾斜,顧客的嘴巴、下巴或鼻根部所在平面大體上應 與一條參照線重疊。 作爲一種優選的設計方案,本發明的系統中的計算設 備包括了儲存有多種不同枕頭的各部分資料的資料庫,使 可以所測量到的三種尺寸與資料庫中的資料自動作比對而561034 A7 B7 V. Description of the Invention (1) Technical Field The present invention relates to a system for selecting a pillow. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION Since sleep takes up one third of human time, it is particularly important to choose a suitable pillow. Pillows support the head and neck of sleepers. In theory and in practice, whether considering physical comfort or personal preference, different people should use pillows of different sizes and sizes, including thickness, to obtain proper support. On the other hand, because a sleeping person often moves unconsciously, especially when repeatedly changing between the sleeping position on the back and the sleeping position on the side, this should also be considered when choosing a pillow. Although it is important for everyone to choose a suitable pillow, it is often overlooked because of the lack of a convenient selection method. Although you can actually test it before you decide whether to buy it, however, it is difficult to really implement it due to the limited business area of the store and the buyers are generally reluctant to lie down and try it. The object of the present invention is to alleviate such problems or at least make them more acceptable by providing a pillow selection system. SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention provides a pillow selection system for selecting pillows for customers at a sales site. The system includes a workstation having a pair of side walls corresponding to each other, and a space is formed between the two side walls. The customer needs to have the spine straight up; set a background unit on one of the two side walls to provide a clear background from the inner surface of the background unit; and set an image capture device on the other side of the background unit. Image capture 4 (Please read the notes on the back before filling out this page) The size of the paper is applicable to the Chinese national standard (CNS> A4 specification (210X297 mm) 561034 A7 B7 V. Description of the invention (2 The device is facing the background Unit and uses the image capture device as a background to capture two images of the customer in the workstation; a computing device that includes a video monitor connected to the image capture device to display the captured image And measure it to determine the three dimensions of the customer in a non-contact way in order to choose the right pillow, the first ruler Is the horizontal distance between the ear on either side and the shoulder on that side, the second dimension is the horizontal distance between the occipital bone and the scapula, and the third dimension is the horizontal distance between the back neck and the shoulder blade. The design system of the present invention further includes another set of image capturing devices and background units, which are arranged in the workstation and have a right-angle relationship with the aforementioned set of image capturing devices and background elements. An image capture device and background unit are used to capture the first image from the customer's front so that the computing device measures the first size, and another image capture device and background unit are used to capture the first image from the customer's side The two images allow the computing device to measure the second and third dimensions. Preferably, the workstation is in the form of an open cubicle. Preferably, the space in the workstation provides a space for customers to choose from. A chair seated vertically thereon. More preferably, the above chair is provided with a backrest so that customers can sit on the backrest reliably. Preferably, the workstation has a bottom platform, and the chair is fixed at the bottom level. As a preferred design solution, in the system of the present invention, one or each image capturing device is installed at least from above, which is basically directly opposite to the photo paper. The Chinese National Standard (CNS) A4 specification (210X297) is applied. (Please read the precautions on the back before filling out this page) • Installation ·: Line · 561034 A7 B7 V. Description of the invention (the location of the corresponding background unit. (Please read the precautions on the back before filling in the book) Page) As a preferred design solution, in the system of the present invention, one or each image capture device is placed at a position aligned or very close to the neck of the customer. The image capture device in the system of the present invention preferably uses a digital camera. The background unit is more preferably a flat plate. The inner surface of the background unit is blue, which can provide a clear blue background for image capture. • Custom—As a preferred design, the video monitor in the system of the present invention captures The vertical lines that coincide with each customer's department are displayed on the image of the customer. Three dimensions are measured using these vertical lines. As a better design, these vertical lines can also be manually moved laterally to coincide with the corresponding parts of the customer. As a preferred design solution, when measuring the second and third dimensions in the system of the present invention, a set of parallel lines of equal distance are displayed on the video monitor and superimposed on the image to determine that the customer's head is sleeping. The reference of the forward tilt angle. More preferably, the reference parallel line is 10 relative to the vertical line. The angle of inclination is such that the plane of the customer's mouth, chin or root of the nose should generally overlap a reference line. As a preferred design solution, the computing device in the system of the present invention includes a database storing data of various parts of various pillows, so that the three measured sizes can be automatically compared with the data in the database.

561034 A7 B7 五、發明説明(4 ) 爲顧客選出最合適的枕頭。 附圖說明 下面將通過舉例並參照附囷對本發明作更加詳細的描 述,其中, 第1圓顯示本發明枕頭選擇系統具體實施例的示意圖。 第2圖是第1圓枕頭選擇系統的前視囷,所說的系統包 括兩個映象捕獲裝置’分別爲其設置的背景板和一個用來 處理所捕獲的映象並對其進行測量的電腦。 第3圖是第2圖中的枕頭選擇系統的右側視圖。 第4圖是顯示一名顧客正在使用第2囷中的枕頭選擇系 統的前視圖,僅部分顯示所說的系統。 第5圊是第4圖中的顧客和枕頭選擇系統的右側視圊, 僅部分顯示所說的系統。 _ 第6圊是第2囷中的枕頭選擇系統的任一背景板的前視 圖。 第7圖是第2囷中的映象捕獲裝置與背景板相對于顧客 的位置關係的前視圊。 第8圖是一個顯示在第2圊中的電腦上的映象,並以囷 解說明與第4圊相應如何進行第一個步測量。 第9圖是另一個顯示在第2圓中的電腦上的映象,並以 圖解說明與第5圖相應如何進行第二個步和第三步測量。 第10圖更詳細地顯示第9圖中的映象。 具體實施方式 請參見第1囷,第1囷顯示了實現本發明在銷售現場或 本紙張尺度適用中國國家標準(CNS) A4規格(210X297公釐) ------------------------^-------------……、可……-------------皞 (請先閲讀背面之注意事項再填舄本頁) 561034 A7 B7 五、發明説明(5 ) (請先閲讀背面之注意事項再填对本頁) 商場中爲顧客20(第4圖)選擇枕頭時所具體使用的枕頭選 擇系統10,該系統10包括一個呈開放式小臥室100形式的工 作站;一對數位式CCD照相機200、300,分別安放在小臥 室100内的前面和右側;一對背景板250、350分別安放在小 臥室100内的背後及左側;一個電腦400,它與具有熒屏452 和印表機490的視頻監視器450連接,電腦400還具有一個與 照相機200、300連接的映象(image)捕獲記憶卡410、一個 用來處理所捕獲映象的映象處理單元420和一個包含枕頭 資料的資料庫430。 小臥室100是這樣構建的:有一個座落在地面的平臺 105,在平臺105右側安置一個Μ櫃110,另有一個房頂板 120,由櫥櫃110伸出的直立後圓柱130支撐住房頂板120的 右邊,後柱140和前柱210分別揀住房頂板120的左邊和前邊 從而使房頂板120架置在平臺105上方,櫥櫃110是用來容置 電腦400並供放置監視器450和印表機。後背景板250由圓住 130和後柱140支撐著橫跨於二者之間。左背景板350由後柱 140支撐著並由後柱140向前延伸與後背景板250垂直。 前柱210上裝有前側照相機200,借助懸吊的依靠杆310 而將右側照相機300安裝在房頂板120外周圍下,右側照相 機300與前側照相機200大致在同一水平線上,照相機200、 300均被安裝在基本上是垂直正對著互相關聯的背景板 250/350的位置,以便以背景板250/350爲後襯分別沿相互 垂直的X/Υ轴和Υ/Χ轴捕獲映象(第7囷)。 請參見第6圊,每個背景板250/350都是由一個半透明 衣紙張尺度適用中國國家標準(CNS) Α4規格(210X297公釐) 561034 A7 B7561034 A7 B7 5. Description of the invention (4) Choose the most suitable pillow for the customer. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS The present invention will be described in more detail below by way of example and with reference to the accompanying drawings. The first circle shows a schematic diagram of a specific embodiment of the pillow selection system of the present invention. Figure 2 is a front view of the first round pillow selection system. The system includes two image capture devices, a background plate provided for the image capture device, and a captured image to measure and measure the captured image. computer. FIG. 3 is a right side view of the pillow selection system in FIG. 2. Fig. 4 is a front view showing a customer using the pillow selection system in Fig. 2 and only partially shows the system in question. Figure 5 is the right view of the customer and pillow selection system in Figure 4, showing only the system in part. _ # 6 is a front view of any background panel of the pillow selection system in # 2. Fig. 7 is a front view of the positional relationship between the image capturing device and the background board with respect to the customer in the second step. Fig. 8 is an image displayed on the computer in the second frame, and explains how to perform the first step measurement corresponding to the fourth frame with explanations. Figure 9 is another image displayed on the computer in the second circle, and illustrates how to perform the second and third steps corresponding to Figure 5. Fig. 10 shows the image in Fig. 9 in more detail. For details, please refer to the first paragraph (1), which shows that the implementation of the present invention at the sales site or the paper size applies the Chinese National Standard (CNS) A4 specification (210X297 mm) ------------ ------------ ^ ------------- …… 、 may …… ------------- 皞 (Please read first Note on the back, please fill out this page) 561034 A7 B7 V. Description of the invention (5) (Please read the notes on the back before filling out this page) The specific use in the shopping mall for customers 20 (picture 4) when choosing pillows Pillow selection system 10, which includes a workstation in the form of an open cubicle 100; a pair of digital CCD cameras 200, 300 are placed on the front and right sides of the cubicle 100, respectively; a pair of background panels 250, 350 A computer 400 connected to a video monitor 450 having a screen 452 and a printer 490, respectively. The computer 400 also has an image connected to the cameras 200, 300. A capture memory card 410, an image processing unit 420 for processing captured images, and a library 430 containing pillow materials. The cubicle 100 is constructed as follows: there is a platform 105 on the ground, an M cabinet 110 is placed on the right side of the platform 105, and a roof panel 120 is supported by a vertical rear column 130 protruding from the cabinet 110. On the right, the rear pillar 140 and the front pillar 210 pick the left and front sides of the housing roof 120, respectively, so that the roof 120 is mounted on the platform 105. The cabinet 110 is used to house the computer 400, and the monitor 450 and the printer. The rear background plate 250 is supported by the round frame 130 and the rear pillar 140 therebetween. The left background plate 350 is supported by the rear pillar 140 and extends forward from the rear pillar 140 perpendicular to the rear background plate 250. The front pillar 210 is equipped with a front camera 200, and the right camera 300 is installed under the roof panel 120 by means of a suspension lever 310. The right camera 300 and the front camera 200 are approximately on the same horizontal line, and the cameras 200 and 300 are both Installed at a position that is basically perpendicular to the associated background plates 250/350, so that the images are captured along the vertical X / 衬 and Υ / χ axes with the background plates 250/350 respectively (No. 7 granary). Please refer to Section 6: Each background plate 250/350 is made of a translucent paper. Applicable to China National Standard (CNS) A4 (210X297 mm) 561034 A7 B7

五、發明説明(6 ) 的前表層252/352和一個不透明的後底層254/354以及一個 平光滅256/356夾在前表層與後底層之間構成。使用時,由 光源256/356發出的光通過前表層252/352漫射出來,並在 其中的内表面上爲捕獲映象提供了一個均一明亮的清晰背 景。作爲另一種可供選擇的設計,每個背景板250/350也可 以是一個簡單的内表面爲藍色的木板,可爲捕獲映象提供 平面藍色背景。兩種背景板所提供的清晰背景均可增強出 現在監視器熒屏452上所捕獲的映象輪廓的清晰度,這樣映 象輪廓就可以更加容易地被映象處理單元420識別。 如第4圖和第5圓所示’本發明的小臥室1⑼具有内部空 間來容納顧客20’可以在一預先確定的位置上安放一個椅 子150,顧客20進來後直接坐在椅子上即可。椅子15〇具有 座位152和靠背154以及一個固定在平臺ι〇5上的支杆156。 顧客20挺直地坐在椅子150上’背部(肩胛)靠在椅子15〇的 靠背154上。座位152的高度調整到可使顧客2〇脖頭恰大致 處於映象捕獲轴X和Y的交會處或十分靠近該交會處(參見 第7圖)。 照相機200和300是用來以對應的背景板25〇和35〇爲背 景分別捕獲顧客20上半身的正面映象A和側面映象B,並逐 一顯示於監視器癸屏452上(第8圖和第9囷)。映象a和映象 B中應該有頭部和包括了臂膀上端的肩部。 爲了能爲顧客20選擇出合適的枕頭,就必須知道顧客 20的三個生物測定學資料或尺寸〇1至〇3,在此基礎上所得 到的枕頭才能對於一個仰臥和側臥的熟睡者的頭部和肩部 本紙張尺度適用中國國家標準(CNS) A4規格(210X 297公爱) 9 561034 A7 B7 五、發明説明(7 ) 都能給予支撐。第一個尺寸D1(即肩寬)是從任一側的耳 朵,最好是耳垂到該側的肩膀之間的距離,即測量第8圖中 的垂直線21與22之間的距離;第二個尺寸D2(即枕骨部深 度)是枕骨部與肩胛之間的距離,即測量第9囷中垂直線23 與25之間的距離;第三個尺寸D3(即脖頸彎曲深度)是後脖 頸與肩胛之間的距離,即測量第9圖中垂直線24與25之間的 距離。 電腦400中裝載有可根據通過照相機200和300所捕獲 並顯示在監視器熒屏上的映象A和B來測量三個尺寸D1至 D3的程式,在真正開始進行測量之前先請顧客20坐下,並 保持脊錐向上挺直,頭部向前Μ斜,使得上半身好像正躺 在一個假想的垂直的床上,爲了便於明確頭部應該如何傾 斜一個確定的角度,較佳的龢決辦法是在監視器熒屏452 上將一組等距的平行線26疊加在映象Β上作爲參照,如第 10圖所示,這些平行線26相對垂直線是有大約100傾斜,頭 部應該傾斜至嘴和下巴或面部所在平面大體上與一條參照 線26重疊。 由映象處理單元420測量,首先識別出耳朵和肩膀、枕 骨部和肩胛、後脖頸和肩胛所在位置,識別時在映象Α/Β 或者更準確地說是映象Α/Β的輪廓與由嵌板250/350所提供 的清晰背景之間需要有良好的對比度,比如明亮度和/或顔 色等。一旦相關位置確定後,就可以測量它們的水平分離 度或者尺寸D1〜D3。這些尺寸D1〜D3再根據事先確定的照 相機200、300和顧客20之間的距離通過計算校準 10 (請先閲讀背面之注意事項再填趑本頁) 本紙張尺度適用中國國家標準(CNS) Α4規格(210X297公袭*) 561034 A7 B7 五、發明説明( (calibration)轉變成顧客實際的身體數值輸入並顯示於監 視器熒屏452上。 與識別出的顧客身體各部分相重合的垂直線21至25最 好能顯示於監視器熒屏452上,以便於更加形象地作爲參照 或核對。這三條垂直線21〜25是可以借標記在線的上端頭 的記號圖示27而任意橫向手工移動。受顧客20的髮型和/ 或所穿的衣服的影響,當垂直線出現未與顧客身體其所應 該對應的部分重合時,就應該手工地將其移動至正確的位 置。 資料庫430中儲存有大量的枕頭尺寸資料,這些枕頭是 根據物理療法研究和統計而生_産出來的,復蓋面非常廣 泛’即使不是適合於所有人也是適合於絕大多數人使用。 這些資料包括前面所說的尺寸D1〜D3,其分別對應於枕頭 的下半部分的實際厚度(用來支撐後脖頸),中間部分的實 際厚度(用來支撐後腦),左/右半邊的實際厚度(用來支樓頭 的側邊)。以所測量到的尺寸D1〜D3爲標準,資料庫430中 的資料自動與其比對,爲每個顧客20挑選出最適宜的枕 頭。所選的枕頭型號連同它的相關資料最後由印表機49〇 列印出作爲參考。 本發明的枕頭選擇系統爲顧客在構買枕頭時提供了一 種可快速、方便並科學地選出一個合適的杬頭的手段,因 爲該系統疋採用一種非接觸式的測量方式,所以對顧客的 打擾非常小,也就是說很容易被顧客接受。 從設施的簡化性上來說,很明顯只要有一對照相機 本紙張尺度適用中國國家標準(CNS) A4規格(210X297公釐) ---------------------:裝..................,玎...............·線· (請先閲讀背面之注意事項再填窩本頁) 11 561034 A7 _B7_ 五、發明説明(9 ) 200/300和一對背景板250/350就足夠了,這時,椅子150應 該是可轉動的,否則就要要求顧客起身轉90度再坐下,以 便捕獲正面和側面的映象。 以上僅爲本發明的實施例,任何熟悉此項技藝的人仕 是可以在本發明技術方案範疇内借稍加修飾或以等效替換 手段而得到其他實施方案,然而這些也均應被視爲落入本 發明技術方案所涵蓋的範圍内。 元件標號對照 10...枕頭選擇系統 250/350…背景板 26...平行線 252/352...前表層 100...開放式小臥室 254/354…後底層 105…平臺 256/356...平光源 110...櫥櫃 350…左背景板 120·.·房頂板 400...電腦 130…圓住 410…映象捕獲記憶卡 140…後柱 420···映象處理單元 150...椅子 430…資料庫 200、300·"數位式CCD照 450…視頻監視器 相機 452…監視器熒屏 210…前柱 490...印表機 12 (請先閲讀背面之注意事項再填趑本頁) 本紙張尺度適用中國國家標準(CNS) A4規格(210XM7公釐)5. Description of the invention (6) The front surface layer 252/352 and an opaque back layer 254/354 and a flat light 256/356 are sandwiched between the front surface layer and the back layer. In use, the light emitted by the light source 256/356 diffuses through the front surface layer 252/352 and provides a uniform, bright and clear background on the inner surface of the captured image. As an alternative design, each background board 250/350 can also be a simple blue wooden board with an inner surface to provide a flat blue background for capturing images. The clear background provided by both background boards can enhance the sharpness of the image outline captured on the monitor screen 452, so that the image outline can be more easily recognized by the image processing unit 420. As shown in Figs. 4 and 5, "the cubicle 1 of the present invention has an internal space to accommodate the customer 20", and a chair 150 can be placed at a predetermined position, and the customer 20 can sit directly on the chair after entering. The chair 150 has a seat 152 and a backrest 154, and a support bar 156 fixed on the platform 05. The customer 20 sits upright on the chair 150 with his back (shoulders) resting on the backrest 154 of the chair 150. The height of the seat 152 is adjusted so that the neck of the customer 20 is approximately at or very close to the intersection of the image capturing axes X and Y (see FIG. 7). The cameras 200 and 300 are used to capture the front image A and the side image B of the upper body of the customer 20 with the corresponding background plates 25 and 35 as the background, and display them on the monitor screen 452 one by one (Figure 8 and Article 9 囷). Image a and image B should have a head and a shoulder including the upper end of the arm. In order to select a suitable pillow for the customer 20, three biometric data or dimensions of the customer 20 must be known, from which the obtained pillow can be used to the head of a sleeping person lying on his back and side. The size of the paper is applicable to the Chinese National Standard (CNS) A4 specification (210X 297 public love) 9 561034 A7 B7. 5. The invention description (7) can give support. The first dimension D1 (ie shoulder width) is the distance from the ear on either side, preferably the earlobe to the shoulder on that side, that is, the distance between the vertical lines 21 and 22 in Figure 8; The two dimensions D2 (the depth of the occipital bone) is the distance between the occipital bone and the scapula, that is, the distance between the vertical lines 23 and 25 in the 9th iliac crest. The distance from the shoulder blades is the distance between the vertical lines 24 and 25 in Figure 9. The computer 400 is loaded with a program that can measure three sizes D1 to D3 based on the images A and B captured by the cameras 200 and 300 and displayed on the monitor screen. The customer 20 is asked to sit down before the measurement is actually started And keep the spine straight up and the head inclined forward so that the upper body seems to be lying on an imaginary vertical bed. In order to make it clear how the head should be tilted at a certain angle, the better solution is to On the monitor screen 452, a set of equidistant parallel lines 26 is superimposed on the image B as a reference. As shown in FIG. 10, these parallel lines 26 are inclined about 100 relative to the vertical lines, and the head should be tilted to the mouth and The plane on which the chin or face lies generally overlaps a reference line 26. Measured by the image processing unit 420, first identifying the positions of the ears and shoulders, the occipital bone and the shoulder blades, the back of the neck and the shoulder blades, and identifying the contour and origin of the image A / B or more accurately The clear background provided by the panel 250/350 requires good contrast, such as brightness and / or color. Once the relevant positions are determined, they can be measured for their horizontal resolution or sizes D1 to D3. These dimensions D1 ~ D3 are calculated and calibrated 10 based on the distance between the cameras 200, 300 and customers 20 determined in advance (please read the precautions on the back before filling out this page) This paper size applies Chinese National Standard (CNS) Α4 Specifications (210X297 public attack *) 561034 A7 B7 5. The invention description ((calibration) is transformed into the actual body value of the customer and displayed on the monitor screen 452. The vertical lines 21 to coincide with the identified parts of the customer's body 25 is best displayed on the monitor screen 452 for more visual reference or verification. The three vertical lines 21 to 25 can be moved manually and laterally by the mark icon 27 marked on the upper end of the line. If the vertical line does not coincide with the corresponding part of the customer ’s body, it should be manually moved to the correct position. The database 430 stores a large amount of Pillow size data. These pillows are based on physical therapy research and statistics. They have a wide range of coverage, even if they are not suitable for everyone. Suitable for most people. These materials include the aforementioned dimensions D1 ~ D3, which correspond to the actual thickness of the lower half of the pillow (used to support the back of the neck), and the actual thickness of the middle part (used to support the back of the brain). ), The actual thickness of the left / right half (used to support the side of the building head). Based on the measured dimensions D1 ~ D3, the data in the database 430 is automatically compared with it, and selected for each customer 20 The most suitable pillow. The selected pillow model and its related information are finally printed out as a reference by the printer 49. The pillow selection system of the present invention provides customers with a quick, convenient and scientific method when constructing pillows. The method of selecting a suitable hoe is because the system uses a non-contact measurement method, so it does not disturb the customer very much, that is, it is easy to be accepted by the customer. It is obvious from the simplicity of the facility As long as there is a pair of cameras, the paper size applies to the Chinese National Standard (CNS) A4 specification (210X297 mm) ---------------------: installed ... ............, um ......... . · Line · (Please read the precautions on the back before filling in this page) 11 561034 A7 _B7_ V. Description of the invention (9) 200/300 and a pair of background boards 250/350 are sufficient. At this time, the chair 150 should be It can be turned, otherwise the customer is required to get up and turn 90 degrees and sit down in order to capture the front and side images. The above is only an embodiment of the present invention. Anyone who is familiar with this technology can use the technical solution of the present invention. Other embodiments are obtained by slightly modifying or using equivalent replacement methods in the scope, but these should also be considered to fall within the scope covered by the technical solution of the present invention. Component number comparison 10 ... Pillow selection system 250/350 ... Background plate 26 ... Parallel lines 252/352 ... Front surface 100 ... Open cubicle 254/354 ... Rear bottom 105 ... Platform 256/356 ... flat light source 110 ... cabinet 350 ... left background panel 120 ... roof panel 400 ... computer 130 ... circle 410 ... image capture memory card 140 ... rear column 420 ... image processing unit 150 ... Chair 430… Database 200, 300 · " Digital CCD photo 450 ... Video monitor camera 452 ... Monitor screen 210 ... Front pillar 490 ... Printer 12 (Please read the precautions on the back first (Fill in this page) This paper size is applicable to China National Standard (CNS) A4 (210XM7mm)

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561034 A8 B8 C8 D8 六、申請專利範圍 . 第90128366號專利申請案申請專利範圍修正本92年9月25曰 . 1、一種在銷售現場為顧客選擇枕頭的枕頭選擇系統,其特 徵是該系統包括一個具有一對互相對應的側壁的工作 站,兩側壁之間形成一空間,此空間供容納一個顧客, δ亥顧客需呈脊骨向上挺直狀態;在兩側壁之一上設立一 個背景單元,由背景單元的内表面提供一個清晰背景; 在相對於背景單元的另一邊設有一個映象捕獲裝置,此 映象捕獲裝置正對著背景單元,並^乂其為背景利用該映 象捕獲裝置來捕獲工作站内顧客的兩個映象;一個計算 叹備,它包括一個與映象捕獲裝置相連的視頻監視器, 用來顯示所捕獲的映象並對其進行測量,借此以一種非 接觸的方式來確定顧客的三個尺寸以便選擇合適的枕 頭,第一個尺寸是任一側的耳朵與該側的肩膀之間的水 平距離.,第二個尺寸是枕骨部與肩胛之間的水平距離, 第二個尺寸是後脖頸與肩胛之間的水平距離。 2·如申請專利範圍第i項的枕頭選擇系統,其中該系統還 包括另一套映象捕獲裝置和背景單元,它們是設置在工 作站内與前述的一套映象捕獲裝置和背景單元基本上 ,直角關係,其中-套映象捕獲裝置和背景單元被用來 從顧客的前面捕獲第一個映象,使計算設備測量出第一 尺寸另套映象捕獲裝置和背景單元被用來從顧客 的側面捕獲第二個映象’使計算設備可測量出第二個和 弟二個尺寸。 士申明專利範圍第丨或2項的枕頭選擇系統,其中該工作 本㈣尺反過 w 中 —一-- ....... .....:零.................、玎..................線 (請先背面之注意?項再填寫本頁) 8 8 8 8 Λ B c D 561034 申請專利範圍 > 站是呈開放式小臥室形式。 4. 如申請專利範圍第i項的枕頭選擇系統,其中該工作站 内的空間裡為顧客設置了一個可供其垂直坐在其上的 椅子。 5. 如申請專利範圍第4項的枕頭選擇系統,其中該椅子設 有椅背,使顧客可靠在椅背上坐著。 • 6.如申請專利範圍第4或5項的枕頭選擇系統,其中工作站 具有一個底平臺,椅子固定在底〆臺上。 7·如申請專利範圍第1項的枕頭選擇系統,其中一個或每 個映象捕獲裝置安裝在至少從上面看基本上是正對著 相應的背景單元的位置處。 8. 如申請專利範圍第!項的枕頭選擇系統,其中一個或每 個映象捕獲裝置安放在對準或非常接近顧客脖頸處的 位置。、 9. 如申請專利範圍第!項的枕頭選擇系統,其中該映象捕 獲裝置為數位照相機。 10·如申請專利範圍第1項的枕頭選擇系統,其中背景單元 為平板狀物。 u.如申請專利範圍第1G項的枕頭選擇系統,其中背景單元 的内表面為藍色,可為映象捕獲提供清晰的藍色背景。 12·如申請專利範圍第1項的枕頭選擇系統,其中視頻監視 器在所捕獲的映象上顯示與顧客各部位重合的垂直 線’利用這些垂直線測量出三個尺寸。 13.如申請專利範圍第12項的杬頭選擇系統,其中該垂直線 ( 2)0X297^^) .......「裝 (請先03¾背面之注®¥項再蜞寫本頁) 1T.........線· 561034561034 A8 B8 C8 D8 VI. Application for Patent Scope. No. 90128366 Patent Application Amendment for Patent Scope Revised September 25, 1992. 1. A pillow selection system for selecting pillows for customers at the sales site, which is characterized in that the system includes A workstation with a pair of side walls corresponding to each other. A space is formed between the two side walls. This space is for accommodating a customer. The customer needs to have a spine straight up. A background unit is set up on one of the two side walls. The inner surface of the background unit provides a clear background; an image capture device is provided on the other side of the background unit, which is directly opposite the background unit and uses the image capture device as a background Capturing two images of a customer in a workstation; a computing device that includes a video monitor connected to an image capture device to display and measure the captured image, thereby providing a non-contact Way to determine the three sizes of the customer in order to choose the right pillow, the first size is the ears on either side and the shoulders on that side Between the horizontal distance, the second dimension is the horizontal distance between the occipital bone and the shoulder blade portion, the second dimension is the horizontal distance between the neck and shoulders. 2. The pillow selection system according to item i of the patent application scope, wherein the system also includes another set of image capture devices and background units, which are arranged in the workstation and are basically the same as the aforementioned set of image capture devices and background units Right angle relationship, where-the set of image capture devices and the background unit are used to capture the first image from the front of the customer, so that the computing device measures the first size of the other set of image capture devices and the background unit are used from the customer The side capture of the second image allows the computing device to measure the second and second dimensions. Shi declares the pillow selection system of item 丨 or 2 of the patent scope, in which the workbook is reversed in the middle of w-one-.....: Zero ........ ........., 玎 ........ line (please note the item on the back before filling this page) 8 8 8 8 Λ B c D 561034 Scope of patent application> The station is in the form of an open small bedroom. 4. For example, the pillow selection system of item i of the patent application, wherein the space in the workstation is provided with a chair for the customer to sit vertically on it. 5. The pillow selection system according to item 4 of the patent application, wherein the chair is provided with a backrest so that the customer can sit on the back of the chair reliably. • 6. The pillow selection system according to item 4 or 5 of the patent application, wherein the workstation has a bottom platform and the chair is fixed on the bottom platform. 7. The pillow selection system according to item 1 of the patent application, in which one or each image capturing device is installed at a position substantially facing the corresponding background unit at least when viewed from above. 8. If the scope of patent application is the first! The item's pillow selection system, where one or each image capture device is positioned at or near the neck of the customer. 9. If the scope of patent application is the first! Item's pillow selection system, wherein the image capture device is a digital camera. 10. The pillow selection system according to item 1 of the patent application, wherein the background unit is a flat plate. u. For example, the pillow selection system for item 1G of the patent application, wherein the inner surface of the background unit is blue, which can provide a clear blue background for image capture. 12. The pillow selection system according to item 1 of the patent application, wherein the video monitor displays vertical lines that coincide with various parts of the customer on the captured image 'and uses these vertical lines to measure three sizes. 13. If the hoe selection system for item 12 of the scope of patent application, the vertical line (2) 0X297 ^^) ......... "install (please note 03 ¥ on the back of the first item and then write this page) ) 1T ......... line561561 π令w谷個對應部分。 •如申請專利範圍第丨項的枕頭選擇系統,其。 二個和第三個尺寸時,視頻監視 第 平行線疊加在映象上,作為確定顧㈣距的 傾斜角度的參照。仏顧客頭部在睡眠時向前 15·如申請專利範圍第14項的枕頭選擇系統,其中作為炎昭 ;平行線相對於垂直線有10。角的傾斜,顧客的嘴巴'、: 心申巴::根部所在平面大體上轉-條參照線重叠。 備勺1利耗圍第1項的枕頭選擇系統’其中該計算設 庫二吏可了儲存有多種不同杬頭的各部分資料的資料 作比量刺三種尺寸與資料庫中的資料自動 卞比對而為顧客選出最合適的枕頭。 請 先 Μ iff 背 面 之 * 事 項 再 碘』士 寫裝 本 頁 訂 也张尺編中丨;^·π makes w valley a corresponding part. • Pillow selection system, such as patent application scope item 丨. For the second and third sizes, the parallel line of the video surveillance is superimposed on the image as a reference for determining the tilt angle of the distance.仏 The customer's head goes forward during sleep 15. For example, the pillow selection system for patent application No. 14 is used as Yan Zhao; the parallel line has 10 relative to the vertical line. The inclination of the angle, the customer's mouth ',: Xinshenba :: The plane of the root is roughly turned-the reference lines overlap. Prepare a spoon selection system for item 1 of the profit 1 item, in which the calculation library 2 can store the data of each part of the data stored in a variety of different steamed buns and compare the three sizes with the data in the database automatically. Right to choose the most suitable pillow for customers. Please refer to the * items on the back of M iff first, and then Iodine. (C、_S ) 現格(2 ]0 X 297 公焚)(C, _S) Appearance (2) 0 X 297 public burning)
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