Anthropometric analysis of 3D ear scans of Koreans and Caucasians for ear product design

W Lee, X Yang, H Jung, I Bok, C Kim, O Kwon, H You - Ergonomics, 2018 - Taylor & Francis
The present study measured 25 dimensions of the ear including the concha and ear canal
for ergonomic design of ear products and compared with existing ear measurement studies …

Classification, registration and segmentation of ear canal impressions using convolutional neural networks

S Dritsas, KW De Chua, ZH Goh, RE Simpson - Medical Image Analysis, 2024 - Elsevier
Today, fitting bespoke hearing aids involves injecting silicone into patients' ears to produce
ear canal molds. These are subsequently 3D scanned to create digital ear canal …

Work instruction quality in industrial management

A Haug - International Journal of Industrial Ergonomics, 2015 - Elsevier
Employees who must rely upon poor quality work instructions are less efficient and have
lower job satisfaction. Thus, it is in most companies' interest to avoid this type of situation …

Measurement and application of 3D ear images for earphone design

W Lee, H Jung, I Bok, C Kim, O Kwon… - Proceedings of the …, 2016 - journals.sagepub.com
Detail anthropometric dimensions and a 3D shape of the outer-ear are applicable to design
ear-related products such as an earphone. However, 3D scanning of the ear part is quite …

A review and framework of laser-based collaboration support

A Bechar, SY Nof, JP Wachs - Annual Reviews in Control, 2015 - Elsevier
New technologies are emerging to enable and support physical, implicit and explicit
collaborations. They are essential for dealing with increasingly complex systems in …

Analysis of the external acoustic meatus for ergonomic design: part I–measurement of the external acoustic meatus using casting, scanning and rapid estimation …

H Fan, S Yu, M Wang, M Li, J Chu, Y Yan, S Zhang… - Ergonomics, 2021 - Taylor & Francis
Numerous ear-related wearables require precise measurements of the external acoustic
meatus (EAM) to optimise function and comfort. The purpose of this study is to describe a …

Feature-driven rule-based framework for orthopedic surgical planning

SH Baloch, SR Musuvathy, G Xiong, L Spivey… - US Patent …, 2017 - Google Patents
(51) Int. Cl. A6 IB 34/10(2016.01) corresponding cutting guide may be fitted to the bone A6B
9/00(2006.015 information for the specific patient. Surgical planning of G05B (7/00(200 …

Computational design of custom-fit PAP masks

Y Lu, Y Wang, P Song, HS Wong, Y Mok, L Liu - Computers & Graphics, 2024 - Elsevier
Positive airway pressure (PAP) therapy refers to sleep disordered breathing treatment that
uses a stream of compressed air to support the airway during sleep. Even though the use of …

Analysis of the external acoustic meatus for ergonomic design: part II–anthropometric variations of the external acoustic meatus by sex, age and side in Chinese …

H Fan, S Yu, M Wang, M Li, X Zhao, Y Ren, S Zhang… - Ergonomics, 2021 - Taylor & Francis
For devices worn inside the ear, detailed anthropometric data of the external acoustic
meatus (EAM) is needed, yet lacking due to the complex and costly methodology associated …

Anthropometric measurements of the external auditory canal for hearing protection earplug

WK Chiou, DH Huang, BH Chen - … and Human Factors: Proceedings of the …, 2016 - Springer
Occupational noise still remains one of the most prevalent occupational health and safety
problems. Hearing protectors are very important in providing proper protection for workers' …