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US 7,978,378 · App. 12/717,603 · Granted Jul 12, 2011

Apparatus and method for scanning an object

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Patent No.
US 7,978,378
App. No.
12/717,603
Granted
Jul 12, 2011
Kind
B2
Abstract

A method for scanning an object is provided. The method involves placing the object on a scanning platform. The scanner has a plurality of cameras positioned around the object to be scanned. The scanned object can be a foot, among other things, and the scanner is positioned at a predetermined incline so that the foot is evenly supported. A positioning system including at least one sensor is used to determine if the foot is located within a predetermined scanning area. The method can be used to measure foot dimensions for the production of shoe lasts and construction of shoes. The method can be used in a system for selecting shoes that properly fit.

Claims (15)

1. A method for establishing a position of an object to be scanned comprising the steps of:

(i) placing the object on a scanning platform, wherein the scanning platform includes a predetermined scanning area having at least one sensor;

(ii) obtaining a signal from the sensor; and

(iii) analyzing the signal to determine if the object is within the predetermined scanning area;

(iv) determining that the object is not positioned within the predetermined scanning area;

(v) sending a signal to a user interface to reposition the object.

2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the sensor is positioned outside of the predetermined scanning area.

3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the sensor is positioned within the predetermined scanning area.

4. The method of claim 1 , wherein step (iii) comprises determining if the object is positioned on the sensor.

5. The method of claim 1 , wherein the sensor comprises at least one pressure resistive sensor.

6. The method of claim 1 , wherein step (iii) comprises determining if at least a portion of the object is positioned on a plurality of sensors.

7. The method of claim 6 , wherein step (iii) comprises determining if at least a portion of the object is placed on a predetermined combination of sensors.

8. The method of claim 6 , wherein step (iii) comprises determining if at least a portion of the object is not placed on a predetermined combination of sensors.

9. The method of claim 1 , further comprising the step of:

(vi) providing the user interface with directional guidance for repositioning the object.

Assignments (6)
ASSIGNMENT OF SECURITY INTEREST IN PATENTS (ASSIGNS 039506-0030) Recorded Aug 3, 2022
From: WELLS FARGO BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS RESIGNING ADMINISTRATIVE AGENT
To: JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A., AS SUCCESSOR ADMINISTRATIVE AGENT
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RELEASE OF SECURITY INTEREST IN PATENTS PREVIOUSLY RECORDED AT REEL/FRAME (027328/0909) Recorded Sep 7, 2016
From: KOREA DEVELOPMENT BANK, NEW YORK BRANCH
To: ACUSHNET COMPANY
Reel/Frame 039938/0876 →
SECURITY INTEREST Recorded Jul 28, 2016
From: ACUSHNET COMPANY
To: WELLS FARGO BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS ADMINISTRATIVE AGENT
Reel/Frame 039506/0030 →
SECURITY AGREEMENT Recorded Dec 5, 2011
From: ACUSHNET COMPANY
To: KOREA DEVELOPMENT BANK, NEW YORK BRANCH
Reel/Frame 027328/0909 →
ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNOR'S INTEREST Recorded Mar 25, 2010
From: PISHDADIAN, HAMID; GENGA, RICHARD A., JR.; SCHINAZI, ALAN; SIROTIN, JUSTIN W.; DUMAS, CARL B.
To: ACUSHNET COMPANY
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ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNOR'S INTEREST Recorded Mar 4, 2010
From: PISHDADIAN, HAMID; GENGA, RICHARD A., JR.; SCHINAZI, ALAN; SIROTIN, JUSTIN W.
To: ACUSHNET COMPANY
Reel/Frame 024030/0389 →