Methods and systems for generating accurately fitting compression garments having glove or glove-like features for a person in need thereof

Abstract

Various examples are provided related to identification of anthropometric information for fitting of compression garments. In one example, a method of generating compression garment fit information includes acquiring images including a selected body part or body area in need of compression therapy; processing the acquired images along with a library of compression garment fit information; generating a 3D reconstruction of the selected body part/area; deriving anthropometric information for the selected body part/area from the 3D reconstruction; providing a compression value corresponding to a prescribed or intended amount of compression therapy applied to the selected body part/area; and generating compression garment fit information for the selected body part/area. In another example, a library of compression garment fit information includes anthropometric information generated for individuals in need of compression therapy; information associated with a health condition for the individuals; and compression garment fit instructions provided by a compression garment manufacturer.

Therefore, at least the following is claimed: 
     
         1 ) A method of generating information for the fitting of compression garments having glove or glove-like features, comprising:
 generating, from a handheld enraging device, a plurality of acquired images of a hand of a person in need of fitting for a compression garment, wherein a thumb and a plurality of fingers of the hand are arranged in a splayed configuration during image acquisition and the handheld imaging device moves freely around the hand with 6 degrees of freedom unconstrained by a mount or support;   processing, by the handheld imaging device or the computer, the plurality of acquired images to generate hand measurements associated with one or more locations relevant to the fitting of the compression garment on the hand of the person; and   providing, by the imaging device or the computer, the hand measurements for use in generating compression garment fit instructions for the person.