Patent ID: 7961981
Filing Date: 2011-06-14
Classification: H04R

Abstract:
1. Method of obtaining a 3D image of an outer ear, comprising the steps of: scanning at least the outer ear canal by use of a video camera; transmitting image data of the video camera through a connection to a service provider; analyzing the image data by the service provider with respect of acceptance and integrity; transmitting status information back to the video camera, the status information comprising a plurality of user guidance instructions instructing a user on use of the video camera, the transmitted user guidance instructions resulting from the step of analyzing the image data with respect of acceptance and integrity, wherein, when the analyzed image data is not acceptable, the transmitted user guidance instructions include a user direction concerning at least one of a video speed setting, a brightness setting, a contrast setting, illumination, foreign body issues, and background issues; and processing/converting accepted image data into 3D coordinate data.