摘要：
The present invention relates to a customized insole manufacturing system for manufacturing a footwear insole. The system includes an image capture device for capturing multiple images of at least one foot. The multiple captured images typically include at least three images capturing different aspects of the foot, and provide measurement of the whole foot so that a more accurate insole design can be created. An insole designer is provided for creating an accurate insole design for the foot using the captured images. A three-dimensional (3D) printer for 3D printing the footwear insole in accordance with the insole design. Advantageously, the customized footwear insole may be simply posted to the individual thereby providing access to customized insoles without the need to consult with a podiatrist.
权利要求：
The claims defining the invention are as follows:
1. A customized insole manufacturing system for manufacturing a footwear insole, the system including:
an image capture device for capturing multiple images of at least one foot;
an insole designer for creating an insole design for the foot using the captured images; and
a three-dimensional (3D) printer for 3D printing the footwear insole in accordance with the insole design.
2. A customized insole manufacturing system as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the insole designer may include an image processor for processing the images.
3. A customized insole manufacturing system as claimed in claim 2, wherein the image processor uses artificial intelligence.
4. A customized insole manufacturing system as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the images include still images or photographs of the foot.
5. A customized insole manufacturing system as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the images include video of the foot when walking representing the gait.
6. A customized insole manufacturing system as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the images include a standing relaxed calcaneal position image.
7. A customized insole manufacturing system as claimed in claim 6, wherein an image processor determines an angle between a bisection line of a posterior heel bone (calcaneus) of the foot and a perpendicular line extending from the ground upon which the foot rests to determine an angle of the insole.
8. A customized insole manufacturing system as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the images include a single stance long arch profile image.
9. A customized insole manufacturing system as claimed in claim 8, wherein an image processor determines arch anatomical landmarks in the profile image to determine a support contour of the insole.
10. A customized insole manufacturing system as claimed in claim 8, wherein the images include another single stance long arch profile image for the other foot.
1 1. A customized insole manufacturing system as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the images include a single stance long arch profile image when the first metatarsal phalangeal joint is in end range flexion.
12. A customized insole manufacturing system as claimed in claim 1 1 , wherein an image processor determines adjustments to the insole design to avoid impeding movement of the first metatarsal phalangeal joint.
13. A customized insole manufacturing system as claimed in claim 12, wherein the adjustments are based upon a comparison of a single stance long arch profile image with the single stance long arch profile image when the first metatarsal phalangeal joint is in end range flexion.
14. A customized insole manufacturing system as claimed in claim 1 1 , wherein the images include another single stance long arch profile image when the first metatarsal phalangeal joint is in end range flexion.
15. A customized insole manufacturing system as claimed in claim 1 , further including an advisor for providing advice based upon the captured images.
16. A customized insole manufacturing system as claimed in claim 15, wherein the images include a double stance squat position image, and the advisor provides advice based upon a comparison of the double stance squat position image and a standing relaxed calcaneal position image.
17. A customized insole manufacturing system as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the image capture device includes a phone camera, tablet camera, or other internet enabled portable device.
18. A customized insole manufacturing system as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the multiple captured images include at least three images capturing different aspects of the foot.
19. A customized insole manufacturing system as claimed in claim 18, wherein the multiple captured images provide measurement of the whole foot.
20. A customized insole manufacturing method for manufacturing a footwear insole, the method including the steps of:
capturing multiple images of at least one foot;
creating an insole design for the foot using the captured images; and
three-dimensional (3D) printing the footwear insole in accordance with the insole design.
21. A three-dimensional (3D) printed footwear insole manufactured in accordance with the method of claim 18.