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KES2010
Medical-grade
Full-body Scanner Transcan
MINIMI DREAM
Co. Ltd. has introduced
a innovative machine
called 'Transcan', which
is a 3D imaging device
for full body scans without
any physical contact.
This product is able to
take a full body shot
within 0.1 seconds. The
technology that it uses is
applicable to various industries,
such as medical,
fashion, preventive
medicine, oriental medicine,
obesity clinics, fitness
etc. The 3D image
displayed on the monitor
is received, and created to be analyzed by various software
applications, which combine to provide accurate statistics. It
will calculate the full length of the body, circumference, volume,
body ratio, and also the full façade or a cross section that
give various information. In addition to calculations and
analysis, Transcan automatically provides exercise and nutrition
recommendations. Different from other scanners, no
waiting time is required. It is also harmless to human body
since the shot is taken by 16 digital cameras rather than with
laser methods. Kim Chang-ho, president of MINIMI
DREAM stated that this equipment will be a necessity and
useful to the government, defense, labs, universities and others
that require a close analysis for detailed database. For example,
KRISS(Korea Research Institute of Standards and
Science) says that Transcan will reduce the time for examining
bodies in schools and the military that operates many physical
examines, and be utilized to analyze and categorize standard
body types, and also prevent obesity and diseases to maintain
health. Professor Ko Hyung-suk, Digital Clothing Center of
Seoul National University expressed a positive gesture on the
integration of the full-body scanner to the Digital Clothins
Suite, which he himself has developed as a Clothing-IT
Fusion system.
Transcan, a 3D body scanner, simulates and
anyalzes a patient's body
Transcan spec
- Basic calculation: 3D data from the real picture provides a 3D image
with the length, circumference and volume through the database,
and also enables to check full body cross section images.
- Contour calculation : scoliosis, twisted posture's are analyzed as a
fixed database
- Body Type Simulation: It is able to display one's ideal weight and
body type through simulation
- Obesity diagnosis: Obesity is accurately calculated by each category
and comparable to each other by BIA, BMI, WC, WHR data from
real image.
- Exercise/Nutrition recommendation: Reliable exercise and nutrition
recommendations are given based on the basal metabolism.
- Body component measure: Body component measurements are
imported to the 3D data and a visual explanation are compatible
with a 3D simulation on basic calculations and the body component
measurements.
- Ubiquitous : Personal data management is possible through a
Smart Phone Application
Transcan feature
- Safety: Harmless to the human body
(using digital cameras)
- Speed: It is convenient since
shooting time is short (1/60)
- Accuracy: lower than
0.6mm/Resolution, enables
close measurements.
- Convenience: easy to operate
- Economic Efficiency: price is
1/3 compared to other scanners
- Mediocrity: operative only selecting
with modulated programs
(Fitness, Medical,
Clothing)
- Efficiency: Short shooting
time and extreme cost reduction
Transcan application enables
patients to see their body in a
3D view.
60 KOREA IT TIMES | October 2010