Patent ID: 8254637
Filing Date: 2012-08-28
Classification: A61M

Abstract:
1. A mask fitting system for selecting, from a plurality of selection mask systems, at least two mask systems for a patient, comprising: an image and/or video acquiring device operable to capture plural images and/or a video of at least a portion of the patient's face; a processor operable to process the images and/or video to determine a physical characteristic of the patient's face based at least on the images and/or video and at least one symbol, the at least one symbol having been applied to the patient's face prior to the image and/or video acquiring device capturing the images and/or video; a display to show the images and/or video and/or each of the selection mask systems; a head support and camera mount assembly including: servo motors to automate movement of the arm, wherein the processor is further operable to select the at least two mask systems based at least in part on the physical characteristic of the patient's face, and wherein the processor is further operable to generate scheduling information, the scheduling information suggesting when the patient should rotate among the two or more mask systems.