Analysis of the external acoustic meatus for ergonomic design: part I – measurement of the external acoustic meatus using casting, scanning and rapid estimation approaches
Hao Fan, Suihuai Yu, Meng‐Cheng Wang, Mei Li, Jianjie Chu, Yishu Yan, Shuai Zhang, Dengkai Chen, Carisa Harris‐Adamson
Abstract
This study provides a scalable measurement methodology for determining anthropometric measurements of the external acoustic meatus. The measurement methodology and its application to the design and fitting of ear-related wearables are important to optimising their function and comfort.
Topics & Concepts
AcousticsMeatusWearable computerCastingSimulationComputer scienceEngineeringMaterials scienceMedicineSurgeryPhysicsEmbedded systemComposite materialReconstructive Facial Surgery TechniquesHearing Loss and RehabilitationEar Surgery and Otitis Media