SBIR Phase I: VirtualFit - A Novel E-Commerce Tool for Custom-Fitting Eyeglass Frames

这项小型企业创新研究（SBIR）第一阶段项目将研究一种新型混合三维（3D）成像和动画技术的可行性，该技术基于Genex Technologies， Inc . （GTI）最近开发的3D成像技术，用于定制设计和定制适配的眼镜框。3D相机能够在快照中获取客户的2D和3D面部图像。然后将数字3D面部模型转换并浸入虚拟仿真环境中，称为“VirtualFit（TM）”，客户可以选择大量各种样式，尺寸和颜色的眼镜框，并在自己的逼真3D面部模型上试用。VirtualFit（TM）还可以从3d面部模型中执行所有关键尺寸的数字测量，并提供建议，以协助定制装配过程。3D模型也可以通过互联网传输到框架制造商，以定制框架。低成本3d相机硬件原型和虚拟仿真软件将在第一阶段进行开发和测试。全功能原型系统将在第二阶段开发，并将在零售商店进行实地测试，以获得改进的反馈。巨大的商业潜力实际上保证了VirtualFit系统作为光学眼镜行业广泛的电子商务工具的部署。VirtualFit技术可以应用于许多其他应用，如服装试穿、鞋子试穿、发型选择、家具选择和人体工程学产品设计。

This Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Phase I project will investigate the feasibility of a novel hybrid three dimensional (3D) imaging and animation technique for custom-design and custom-fit eyeglass frames, based on the 3D imaging technology recently developed by Genex Technologies, Inc (GTI). The 3D camera is able to acquire both 2D and 3D face images of a customer in a snapshot. The digital 3D face model is then converted and immersed into a virtual simulation environment, dubbed as the "VirtualFit(TM)", that allows customers to select a large number of eyeglass frames in a variety of styles, sizes and colors to try them on the realistic 3D face model of themselves. The VirtualFit(TM) also performs digital measurement of all critical dimensions from the 3D-face model and offers recommendations to assist the custom-fitting process. The 3D model can also be transferred over Internet to frame manufacturers for custom-made frames. Low-cost 3D-camera hardware prototype and virtual simulation software will be developed and tested in Phase 1. The fully functional prototype system will be developed in Phase 2 and field tests will be performed in retail store to obtain feedback for improvement. Enormous commercial potential virtually guarantees the deployment of the VirtualFit system as a widespread E-Commerce tool for optical spectacle industry. The VirtualFit technology can be applied to many other applications, such as apparel fitting, shoe fitting, hairstyle selection, furniture selection, and ergonomic product design.