The Detection of the Upper Boundary of Breasts Using 4D Scanning Technology

Jie Pei, Linsey Griffin, Susan P. Ashdown, Jintu Fan

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Abstract

Anthropometric measurements such as breast volume are directly associated with the product development for bras. However, a non-contact method that accurately detects the upper boundary of breasts has not been reported. By taking advantage of the time delay in the vertical displacement between the breasts and the chest wall during physical activity, we 4D-scanned 26 female participants using Temporal 3dMD system and proposed a method to visualise the amount of variability for this relative displacement, so as to reveal the upper boundary of breasts on static 3D body scans. This is also one of the first studies that investigate the vertical displacement and the shape deformation of breasts during running using 4D scanning technology. Ultimately, the method and results can increase the understanding of breast kinematics, and benefit the product design of bras, especially for sports bras, and other products for women that require a close fit to the torso.
Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publicationProc. of 3DBODY.TECH 2019
Pages1-11
StatePublished - Oct 2020
Event3DBODY.TECH 2019 - 10th International Conference and Exhibition on 3D Body Scanning and Processing Technologies - Lugano, Switzerland
Duration: Oct 22 2019Oct 23 2019

Conference

Conference3DBODY.TECH 2019 - 10th International Conference and Exhibition on 3D Body Scanning and Processing Technologies
Country/TerritorySwitzerland
CityLugano
Period10/22/1910/23/19

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