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2. gt Print menu item if desired or the system can be set to automatically print two copies of the report by using the File gt Print Settings menu item 21 BOSS 21 SOFTWARE USER GUIDE She SPR oe BoSS A DSCo amp a Bey Sieg Seve Liga ae Lpa p eee ee ok ewe Ave See T Comer ALT KE ae Coen Beh Bd 79 Seal TE Dal dee DO Gee ere ed Cored the Virtrag CSS E ZU Geel Ser Demba Tie Jaded Fl Bopa CAD aa r Ee FEEFEE Em or O BoSS Bih i Ti Karten kt eg Ze ae Alen Aer Apel ii hl Lee dd t ron Dess rr ite cke IN Cher oy Ke Waa Gal a5 Li Flees eye 1E Le Ay due A3 e en SS I 1 f Ach A fu j Pk i A h V i d i i T f k i d d J LJ V Ll 1 d d d j wan aif 1 l L gt d d gy LS LIA Bett Nr Zeg dlr KZ D Pek ASSA Ki Gr Dy Ze Ma fey es Ae Par jra ae Figure 3 9 A BoSS 21 report The first part includes the body measurements and body shape outlines the client will generally keep this The second part lists the garment size recommendations When you ate satisfied with the results of the measurement procedure click on the Finish button This will clear the display in preparation for the next individual Assuming you leave the program running the next person can be measured without any of the setup steps 22 BOSS 21 SOFTWARE USER GUIDE Chapter 4 Accessing BoSS 21 Measurements BoSS 21 Database is Automatically
3. their hand position appropriately and then click the red button again Does their hair obscure their neck in any way This will exaggerate the neck measurement Is it piled too high on their head If so this will make them appear taller than they are In either case you must instruct them to fix their hair so that it is up and at the back of their head and then to click the red button again 19 BOSS 21 SOFTWARE USER GUIDE Elbow blocks view of Hand is too far forward and Hand is open fingers back profile must be clear elbow still blocks the back must be closed firmly Hair blocks view of the neck Hair should be worn up Neck must not be obstructed at the back of the head Arm is bent Elbow must be straight Figure 3 7 Potential problems with the client posture that must be corrected before the measurements are calculated 20 BOSS 21 SOFTWARE USER GUIDE When you are satisfied that the client s pose is correct click the Process Images button There will be a pause and then the screen will update to show the client s body measurements and garment sizes and the client s outline will be highlighted with a bright green line File Settings Help Developer Francais Element Army C Navy Ait Force ServiceNo 000 000 000 Gender Rank Pre B z Female Last Name Andrew e Male Foot Width Right ipCirc InSeam InnerLegLength 68 1 cm 2010 as represented by the Minister of
4. BoSS can save the database in MS Excel or MS Access format These functions are all discussed in greater detail in the next section Accessing the Measurement Records Once a person has been measured their data continues to reside on the BoSS 21 system and it can be retrieve at a later date by authorised personnel There are two methods for doing this each designed for different purposes The first method Open Measurement Record is intended for use in a garment sizing environment where protecting the privacy of the clients who were measured is very important This method allows the user to retrieve only the garment size information and records can only be found for a specified Service Number None of the body measurement data is included This function is useful for clothing stores who can look up client sizing records without needing to measure the client again The second method Open Records is intended for use in a secure environment where only authorised personnel will use the data This function requires the Administrator password It allows 23 BOSS 21 SOFTWARE USER GUIDE the user to view all or a subset of the records and to quickly step through all the records It retrieves the body shape outlines the body measurements and the garment sizes Retrieving a Record Garment Sizes Only Once a person has been measured their data continues to reside on the BoSS 21 system and it can be retrieve at a later date by authorised
5. Chest Circ Chest Depth Chest Depth F BOSS 21 SOFTWARE USER GUIDE The horizontal circumference of the chest at the level of the juncture of the LF97 63 lowest breast with the chest contour The horizontal distance between the anterior chest below breast and the LF97 55 posterior chest below breast ISO 4 1 9 landmarks Chest below Depth Ant The horizontal distance between the central line of the side view to the anterior chest below breast landmark The maximum horizontal circumference of LF97 62 the torso at the deepest part of the chest 1SO 4 4 9 The depth of the deepest part of the LF97 55 chest ISO 4 1 9 Chest Depth Ant The horizontal distance between the central line of the side view to the anterior chest landmark 40 Chest Width Crotch Height Crotch waist nat Length Ant Crotch waist nat Length Post BOSS 21 SOFTWARE USER GUIDE The horizontal width of the chest at the LF97 50 level of the deepest part of the chest ISO 4 1 11 The vertical distance between the LF97 22 standing surface and the crotch ISO 4 1 7 Chest Width armfold The straight line distance between the right and the left armfold landmarks Crotch Length Ant waist The tape measure distance from the crotch to the anterior front waist nature landmark along the front of the trunk to the height of the natural waist spanning any concave contours of the body The crotch landmark is placed hal
6. National Defence x 196 y 1276 Figure 3 8 The results of the image processing Assuming everything is satisfactory the chent e outline will be highlighted in bright green Examine the green outline If there are any significant errors in it this usually indicates a problem with lighting or garment colour It is not unusual for minor incursions to occur in the region of the ankle this can safely be ignored However if the garments worn by the clients are too dark or some shade of blue then the outline can be very wrong If this occurs you must correct the source of the problem and then capture and process the images again In order to indicate that a measurement record is not correct and should not be included in any later data analysis use the Rank selector to choose Test and then click on the Process Images button again This way any later analysis of the data can deliberately exclude this record Depending on the System Settings the report may be automatically printed at this time If it is not printed automatically you can do it manually using the File gt Print menu item The printed report consists of two parts The first part shows the client s body outlines and their measurements The second part does not include any of this personal information It only lists the recommended garment sizes for that individual Printing Two Copies A second copy of the report can be printed manually using the File
7. Updated Every time a person is measured and the Process Images button is clicked the data is recorded This collection of data is known as a record Each record describes a single measurement process only but it includes all of the information relating to that measurement process including All of the identification information including any information entered m the Details section The date and time of the measurement process The outline of the person from each camera view All of the body measurements All of the garment sizes Each record is identified by the serial number corresponding to that person In the current configuration this is the Canadian Forces Service Number which has a very specific format If this does not suit your purposes it can be modified The BoSS 21 database is automatically updated and saved each time the images are processed There 1s no need for the user to explicitly save the database for normal operations The BoSS 21 database and settings are stored in a proprietary manner and are not directly accessible by the user Backing up and Exporting the BoSS 21 Database Although the main database is automatically maintained by BoSS 21 and is not accessible by the user there are times when you may want to make a backup of the database to export all or some of the data from one BoSS 21 workstation to another or to save the BoSS 21 data in a different format for analysis with other software Currently
8. dimensions Using those measurements it then recommends garment sizes using the garments and sizing rules programmed into the system Privacy In BoSS 21 all images are automatically deleted We suggest that you offer complete confidentiality to all of your clients and guarantee that the data will be used for specific purposes only It is up to you to secure whatever permissions and releases are necessary for your purposes Privacy enclosure For the standard version of BoSS 21 show the client the booth Point out the disposable footwear Additionally pomt out whatever privacy provisions you have prepared for changing Demonstrate the required pose Point out the front camera Describe the arm position hand grip and elbow position Practice Before they change ask the client to step onto the platform and to adopt the correct pose Examine their pose for problems and correct them Since their arm position is the most critical especially for thin chents you must examine that in more detail a Elbow Check the side camera view You can check their position from the side camera s position Make certain their arm does not block the camera s view of their back or thigh b Wrist Check the wrist position All fingers should be closed the wrist should be bent slightly sideways so the handle 1s parallel to the floor and the front of the wrist should be straight Clothing Quickly describe how the client will dress You can use
9. posture error 35 breast 39 height crotch waist ant 4 abdomen max 52 crotch waist length 41 acromial 38 foot 42 belt ant 50 inner leg 44 belt lat 50 shoulder over neck 47 belt post 50 sleeve 46 crotch 41 sleeve arm 47 hip 43 sleeve outseam 46 lumbar indent 52 trunk waist ant 48 navel 53 trunk waist post 48 neck base ant 45 lone EE 15 neck base right 45 Looking up a measurement record 23 26 neck nat post 46 lumbar indent circ eee cece 51 shoulder 47 lumbar indent begabt 52 stature 47 waist lat 51 Elle 37 hip Mid walSt erc 43 55 M Measurement Procedure cccceseseeeeeeees 4 measurement FeCOrd eeeeeeeeeeeeees 25 measurement units ccececcceceeeeeeeeeeee eens 8 measuring a person ccceececceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 4 mee UNS poogen ET 8 N KE e N 14 AV RE 52 Navel begabt 53 neck DASE cc 44 neck base dent 45 neck base height ant 45 neck base height not 45 neck base height right ee 45 neck base widih ccceseceeeseeeees 45 NECK Cal CIC ssccceeccpssdcncsiciemunonsresetannt 45 neck Nat depth ec eeeeeeeseeeees 45 neck nat height post 46 neck nat width 46 Neck circ minimum 45 neck depth MINIMUM sss ssnennsea0s0 45 46 O Open Measurement Record nnnos0000000e 24 Operator password sseeeseseeeeeeeeeeeeeees 4 P TASS WOU EEN 4 phone number E 15 Posture Checklist s
10. software or other technology having the same primary function as the System including but not limited to using the system in any development or test procedure that seeks to develop like hardware software or other technology or to determine if such hardware software or other technology performs in a similar manner as the System OWNERSHIP The foregoing license gives you limited license to use the system Vislmage and its suppliers retain all right title and interest including all copyright and intellectual property rights in and to the System and all copies thereof All rights not specifically granted in this EULA including Federal and International Copyrights are reserved by Vislmage and its suppliers WARRANTY DISCLAIMER 1 The software is provided to you free of charge and on an as is basis Vislmage provides no technical support warranties or remedies for the software 2 Vislmage and its suppliers disclaim all warranties and representations whether express implied or otherwise including the warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose Also there is no warranty of non infringement and title or quiet enjoyment Vislmage does not warrant that the system is error free or will operate without interruption No rights or remedies will be conferred on you unless expressly granted herein The system is not designed intended or licensed for use in hazardous environments Vislmage specifically discl
11. the dialogue boxes Open Measurement Records Branch Army w Navy w Air Force Geraceho dk Gender New Search Rank ALL M Female n Last Name M Male Between O1 011994 and 30 11 2006 Modify Date ServiceNo LastName Delete 29711 2006 410 5 A00 000 000 29711 2006 321 4 A00 000 000 Previous 2971172006 211 4 A00 000 000 29711 2006 14 05 A 00 000 000 pen Record 15709 2006 9 35 0 400 211 560 20 06 2006 8 57 10 A 00 211 560 2008 2006 DT 400 211 560 ANAS AN AAA Te TREI lt Tii Find Record Cancel Hegt Print Find Recor _New Search EZE ow o Se ws ES Figure 4 1 Open Measurement Records lets you search through all or a subset of your records and display measurements and silhouettes on the screen If you leave the Service Number blank all records that meet the other criteria will be found Specifying a Service Number will find all records corresponding to that service number only Last Name can be used to search for all individuals sharing that family name 26 BOSS 21 SOFTWARE USER GUIDE Use the Branch or Emeni item to select records in that section of your population Use Rank and Gender in the same way And finally use the Be ween settings to restrict the search results to those measurement records done between the specified dates Once you have set your search parameters or left them untouched to retrieve all measurement records clic
12. will affect system performance Click OK 4 This will open the Camera Advance Setting dialogue box shown below in Figure 2 3 Camera Advanced Setting Front Camera Side Camera Top Camera White Balance Fluorescent z Fluorescent v White Balance D Sc d Fluorescent v l Fluorescent v E xposure Bias 4 Exposure Bias 0 0 0 ee Ee D D D D 20 155 100 155 155 100 155 100 1 55 r Zoom 1600x1200 1600x1200 1280x960 Z e a 1600x1 1600x1200 1280x960 800x600 1600x1200 800x600 1600x1200 oppen 1600x1200 lt lt lt j J r TTE 800x600 1600x1 4 800x600 1600x1200 800x600 _ 1600x1200 NAA NVA NyA NYA NYA Nie Exposure 130 832 121 693 72 4473 D 1 H D U 0 160333 197 531 0 160333 197 531 0 133667 132 731 H H Mi N A N A Hal NVA N T Damme d 7 100 100 100 Ee eeng Leg 1 1000 1 1000 1 1000 Capture Default For Help press F1 EE PEN Figure 2 3 The Camera Advance Setting dialogue box as it appears on the screen The only features we need consider at this point are the White Balance settings the Exposure Bias settings the Zoom settings the Capture button the Default button and the OK button BOSS 21 SOFTWARE USER GUIDE The White Balance Settings are used to select the type of light used in the environment to allo
13. Click Finish 34 BOSS 21 SOFTWARE USER GUIDE Chapter 6 Troubleshooting BoSS 21 was designed to be a reliable tool with a long term field life If you are experiencing difficulties with it check the following possible solutions If the problem persists refer to the next chapter Problems During Operation Warning report from the The outer end of the right The cause can be verified by viewing program about handle handle was aligned to one side the side image taken Refer to Figure holding pasture front or back The blue tip of 3 3 to correct the handle placement the flexible wire connection Have the client acquire the pictures was merged with the blue again background in the image The Waist Arm blocked the profile of the Instruct the client to adjust their arm Circumference waist position so that their elbow does not measurement is not block the side view of their back and correct their hand does not block the side view of their thigh The program is not The computer s memory was Manually close all the programs Ctrl responding The used up by other Windows Alt Del and restart the computer program locked up applications Image Is too dark The lighting in the room has Increase the brightness of the lighting changed since the system was in the room installed Problems During Calibration can see the 14 red 1 Low light levels 1 Increase room lighting dots for each camera 2 Mirrors are dirty 2 Cl
14. E Automatic Body Measurement SE Heer Guide Version 6 0 Standare euition 7676 Woodbine Ave Unit 14 Markham ON L3R 2N2 e Canada Phone 1 905 946 0000 e Fax 1 905 946 1060 e www vis ca End User License Agreement Important this End User License Agreement EULA is a legal agreement between you either an individual or if purchased or otherwise acquired by or for an entity an entity and Vislmage Read it carefully before completing the installation and using the System It provides a license to use the system and contains warranty information and liability disclaimers By acquiring and using the system you are agreeing to become bound by the terms of this agreement If you do not agree to be bound by these terms then do not install or use the system DEFINITIONS e Vislmage or VIS means Vislmage Systems Incorporated and its licensors if any e BoSS XXI and BoSS 21 and all other variations refers to both the hardware and software of the system e System means the Hardware and Software that comprise BoSS 21 supplied by Vislmage and corresponding documentation media printed materials and online or electronic documentation and all updates or upgrades of the above that are provided to you LICENSE GRANTS 1 You may use the Software only on a single desktop or laptop computer that was provided by Vislmage A license for the Software may not be shared installed or use
15. L best mc ChestD epth Chestyyidth een ee ee ee E O 0O s 0O 0O 0O 0O 0O K o O O 0O 0 0O 0O 0O 0O w o O A To show a measurement value select the first column for the relative landmarks select the second column Double click to select both Report Editor Body Measurement Garment ltem jw Select All Coat Double Breasted SD0 Nawal Sample Coat 5D Air Sample Coat SO Land Sample Jacket SD Air Land Sample Jacket SD Maval Sample Slacks Female SD Sample Trousers Service Dress 5 ample Trousers Service Dress Naval Sample testG ament Sigg To show a garment item select the check bon Figure 2 5 With the Report Editor you can select which body measurements and which garment size recommendations are displayed on the screen and included in the printed report Note that garments set up for only one gender will not be displayed for the other gender b Click on the Garment Item tab to select from the available garments c Click OK when you have finished adjusting the report related settings or Cancel to abandon all changes 10 BOSS 21 SOFTWARE USER GUIDE Calibrate the Cameras 1 Open the Settings gt System Settings menu item Enter the operator System Settings dialogue box if required by selecting password when required and click OK In the System Settings dialogue box click on the Camera Settings button There is a pause while the computer reconfigures the cameras and then the Ca
16. SS 21 is consistent and reliable and can measure hundreds of people in a day each with the same precision and accuracy The system never tires and uses exactly the same measurement technique for every person All measurements are automatically stored for later use and analysis BoSS 21 using the body measurements and customised garment sizing rules also recommends correct garment and equipment sizes for each person measured Why is this useful Even a small uniformed service can waste a lot of money and resources on uniforms that don t fit through inventory ordering and management errors unnecessary custom fitting costly redesigns and so on What does BoSS 21 do BoSS 21 combines the expertise of a skilled anthropometrist with the consistency and speed of a computer making accurate measurement fast efficient and dependable When set up by expert garment designers the sizing rules can embody their wisdom and experience making this knowledge available to everyone when the expert is not available in person BoSS 21 helps reduce the guesswork from garment fitting which can speed the entire process dramatically The sizing recommendations of BoSS 21 are meant as a starting point when fitting a chent with garments Individual preferences and requirements vary greatly and some people prefer garments that are snug while other prefers garments that are loose By recording the garment size requirements of your personnel or custo
17. TWARE USER GUIDE Restore Procedure 7 Select File gt Backup Restore gt Restore 8 Enter the Administrator password 9 Select the backup folder using the Windows Browse for Folder dialogue box It automatically starts in the C BoSS Backup folder but you can select another location if you wish Browse for Folder Tal Select the backup Folder vou wish bo restore CH BoSSBEF_061108_1405 H BOSSBEF_061109_1044 H BOSSBEF_061109_1543 H BOSSBEF_061116_1619 H BOSSBEF_061117_1515 gt BOSSBEF_061117_1517 6 1 OSSPM 6 1 Edmonton 4 EdmontonBoSSBKF_O50812_103 4 jk_061117_1440 af WW MeawheatcRreE nanos 14721 K A 10 Click OK 11 You get a warning saying the restore operation will over write your existing data and asking if you want to proceed If you do click OK 12 When the restoration 1s complete a status report 1s given Click Finish Export Procedure The Export function packages the database into a single file with a bos extension This makes it easier to transfer the data to another BoSS 21 installation and merge it with another data set You 30 BOSS 21 SOFTWARE USER GUIDE can also choose to export only a subset of the database based on gender and on the dates the records were made With the Administrator password you can include the current System Settings and Szz7g Rules in the package 1 Select File gt Export Import gt Export 2 Enter the operator or administrator pas
18. aims any express or implied warranty of fitness for such purposes 3 H applicable law requires any warranties with respect to the system all such warranties are limited in duration to ninety 90 days from the date of delivery 4 No oral or written information or advice given by Vislmage its dealers distributors agents or employees shall create a warranty or in any way increase the scope of any warranty provided herein 5 Vislmage shall have no responsibility if the system has been altered in any way or for any failure that arises out of use of the system other than that recommended in the User Guide LIMITATION OF LIABILITY 1 Neither Vislmage nor its suppliers shall be liable to you or any third party for any indirect special incidental punitive cover or consequential damages including but not limited to damages for the inability to use equipment or access data loss of business loss of profits business interruption or the like arising out of the use of or inability to use the system and based on any theory of liability including breach of contract breach of warranty tort including negligence product liability or otherwise even if Vislmage or its representatives have been advised of the possibility of such damages and even if a remedy set forth herein is found to have failed of its essential purpose 2 Vislmage s total liability to you for actual damages for any cause whatsoever will be limited to the am
19. ale landmark at the back of the neck and the posterior waist belt landmark Back Length LF97 29 38 Biacromial Breadth Bustpoint Breadth Back navel Back waist nat Length Body Axis Angle BOSS 21 SOFTWARE USER GUIDE Biacromial Width The straight line distance width between the right and left LF97 47 acromion landmarks The maximum depth of the breast compared to the anterior surface of the chest immediately below the breast Breast Length is provided for female subjects only and may not be available on all systems Bustpoint Width The distance between the right and the left bustpoint landmarks on women This measurement requires the subject to place adhesive bustpoint markers black circles about 1cm in LF97 51 diameter that can be temporarily stuck to their bras to mark the outermost point of their bra cups and may not be available on all systems Back Length navel The surface distance along the outermost contour of the back measured between the heights of neck base back cervicale and the navel Requires the use of the navel marker Back Length waist The surface distance along the outermost contour of the back measured between the heights of neck base back cervicale and the waist natural indentation The angle between true vertical and the coronal plane that divides the body into anterior and posterior portions 39 Chest below Circ
20. arks contained in the System are trademarks or registered trademarks of Vislmage systems Incorporated in Canada and or other countries Third party trademarks trade names product names and logos may be the trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners You may not remove or alter any trademark trade names product names logo copyright or other proprietary notices legends symbols or labels in the system This EULA does not authorize you to use Vislmage s or its licensors names or any of their respective trademarks PRIVACY OF PEOPLE MEASURED BY BOSS 21 Regardless of which version of BoSS 21 you have purchased you agree to take full responsibility for guaranteeing the privacy rights of every person measured by BoSS 21 and to ensure that their images and measurements are never used without their express permission You agree to hold Vislmage Systems Inc blameless should any privacy issues arise through your use of the system BOSS 21 SOFTWARE USER GUIDE Table of Contents EE ge d i Tapie or FOU eS a ecen ca etre sa stent stoctyee cae soaue ceuecsueeeoeneceennetosustuee ii Chapter 1 Introduction E 1 MV NSO 2 a A sanueapetastaearabade a toeays 1 Whatdoes BOSG 2 Ee E 1 How does BoSS 21 work EE 2 Sege 2 BSS IS Ol Oe I HE 2 BOSS 21 PONDE GION EE 2 BOSAT FEge VE 2 Set OAS E 3 BoSS 21 Standard versus BOSS 21 Portable 3 Sie CAN VV ORR OW EE 3 A Woro about PASSW ONS E 4 Chapter 2 Software Setup
21. can then be printed using the File gt Print command if desired NOTE In order to safeguard the client s privacy only the garment size data can be retrieved 1n this manner 24 BOSS 21 SOFTWARE USER GUIDE Once a measurement record is opened the user can view or print a Garment Size report e Click File gt Report Preview to display the report e Click File gt Print Report to obtain a hard copy of the report 25 BOSS 21 SOFTWARE USER GUIDE Accessing Full Measurement Records Once a person has been measured their data continues to reside on the BoSS 21 system in the form of a record That record can be Settings retrieved at a later date by authorised personnel Hidden in the System Settings Settings menu item using the Administrator Tasks menu item is the Administrator Tasks Open Records command Using all Administrator tasks requires the Administrator password y English Interface The Open Records dialogue box allows you to search through the French Interface database using a variety of criteria as shown below Note that the labels used were designed for the Canadian Forces VisImage Systems can customise the interface to suit your needs When the Administrator Tasks dialogue box opens you may wish to drag it to the corner of your screen before clicking Open Measurement Records You may wish to do the same with the Open Measurement Records dialogue box so you can view the records on screen without closing
22. d launching the BoSS 21 application adjusting system settings you will rarely need to do this if ever and calibrating the system These are usually only done once each day when the system 1s first turned on It doesn t need to be repeated until the next time the system 1s started up The measuring procedure described in the next chapter 1s what needs to be performed each time someone is measuted Launch BoSS 21 BoSS 21 Standard with its semi permanent installation can begin measuring less than 10 minutes after the system is turned on Typically the system is turned on and calibrated at the beginning of each day so it is always available for use The computer is typically powered down at the end of each day though it could be put into Sleep or Hibernate modes instead Once the system is up and running the total measuring time per person can be less than 5 minutes 1 If necessary turn the main power bar on 2 Power up the computer by pressing the Power button on the computer After Windows has finished starting up log in to the BoSS 21 account if necessary 3 Launch BoSS 21 by double clicking the BoSS 21 icon on the desktop This brings up the main BoSS interface screen shown in Figure 2 1 below BOSS 21 SOFTWARE USER GUIDE File Settings Help Fran ais Body Measurements Garment Sizes Her Majesty The Queen in Right of Canada 2010 as represented by the Minister of National Defence Manufacture
23. d by Vislmage Systems Inc PS Een SC oi K pe Figure 2 1 The BoSS 21 Main Interface Adjusting Camera Settings When do need to adjust the camera settings With the BoSS 21 Standard the advanced camera settings may need to be adjusted every time the lighting conditions are changed Whether or not you adjust the camera zoom settings however you may have to adjust the White Balance and or Exposure Bias and you will certainly have to verify the direction of the cameras to ensure that all of the calibration dots are visible for each camera view and that they fill most of the field of view of each camera While this can be done during the Camera Calibration process we recommend doing it at this stage How do adjust the advanced camera settings There are several steps to this procedure 1 Open the Designer Operations dialogue box shown below in Figure 2 4 by selecting the Settings gt Designer Operations menu item Enter the designer password when required or leave it blank 1f that is what the password was changed to and click OK or press Enter BOSS 21 SOFTWARE USER GUIDE Designer Operations Designer Operations Measurement Records Developer Operations Sizing Rule Open Record E Ze ps Apply Rules Analyze Data Image Properties Figure 2 2 The Designer Operations dialogue box 2 Click on the Advanced Camera Setup button 3 You will get a warning that Modifying advanced camera properties
24. d concurrently on different computers 2 You agree that Vislmage may audit your use of the Software for compliance with these terms at any time upon reasonable notice In the event that such audit reveals any use of the Software by you other than in full compliance with the terms of this Agreement you shall reimburse Vislmage for all reasonable expenses related to such audit in addition to any other liabilities you may incur as a result of such non compliance LICENSE RESTRICTIONS 1 You may not use the Software on any device that was not supplied by Vislmage 2 You may not make or distribute copies of the Hardware or Software or electronically transfer the Software from one computer to another or over a network 3 You may not alter merge modify adapt or translate the System or decompile reverse engineer disassemble or otherwise reduce the System to a human perceivable form 4 You may not sell rent lease or sublicense the System without explicit authorization from Vislmage 5 You may not modify the System or create derivative works based upon the System or replace any parts unless specifically authorized by Vislmage to do so 6 In the event that you fail to comply with this EULA Vislmage may terminate the license and you must return the System to Vislmage with all other rights of both parties and all other provisions of this EULA surviving any such termination 7 You shall not use the System to develop any
25. dows The images do not show your booth they are sample images for comparison Click Acquire wait until the screen updates and then click TN CE E E OE E A E E E A E 11 Figure 2 7 The second calibration window Again the images that this window shows are examples only Click Calibrate wait until the screen updates and then click Fish 12 Pees Darens Ale ae E T oes 14 Figure 3 2 The Detail Info dialogue box allows you to enter additional information that will be saved in your database cccssseseseeeeeeeeeees 15 Figure 3 3 Clothing and Pose Requirement cccccceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 16 Figure 3 4 The handles have a button and cable connected allowing the subject to initiate the image capture ssssssssseeeooeeeeeressssssssssssseeereeee 16 Figure 3 5 Correct standing posture Special attention is required to ensure that the arm and hand position is correct ccccccceeeeeceeeeeeessseeeeeeeeeeees 17 Figure 3 6 The updated screen showing the front side and top images Examine the images to make certain there are no posture errors When satisfied click the Process Images button 18 Figure 3 7 Potential problems with the client posture that must be corrected before the measurements are calculated eeeseseeeeeeeeesereesrereseeeeeee 20 Figure 3 8 The results of the image processing Assuming everything is satisfactory the chent s outline will be highlight
26. ean the mirrors with glass but some crosses are cleaner and lint free cloths missing 3 Fabric is dirty 3 Clean the fabric The fabric is delicate so avoid harsh chemicals cannot see all of the 1 Cameras are out of alignment 1 Cameras need to be adjusted red dots Contact Technical Support 2 Mirrors are out of alignment 2 Mirrors need to be adjusted Contact Technical Support 3 Cameras are zoomed in too 3 Cameras should be reset Contact much Technical Support When I click on Acquire 1 Cameras are without power 1 Check power connections for the Images during camera transformer and the 35 BOSS 21 SOFTWARE USER GUIDE calibration nothing cameras happens 2 Cameras have suffered a 2 Cameras need to be reset software failure Contact Technical Support 3 Cameras have suffered a 3 Cameras require service Contact hardware failure Technical Support System Will Not Start Up The appears to be no A power failure tripped the Press and hold the power button on power to the system even Belkin Uninterruptible Power the UPS for two seconds Repeat if though it is plugged in Supply UPS necessary until the green power light comes on Problems with Backup Windows complains The CD is not writable or does Use a fresh blank CD when try to burn my not have enough room on it for backups to a CD the backup 36 BOSS 21 SOFTWARE USER GUIDE Chapter 7 Whe
27. ed in bright SAE A E 21 Figure 3 9 A BoSS 21 report The first part includes the body measurements and body shape outlines the client will generally keep this The second part lists the garment size recommendation Senei ere 22 Figure 4 1 Open Measurement Records lets you search through all or a subset of your records and display measurements and SUIMOWSIIES OM NE SCEE eege EE Sege 26 Figure 4 2 Use Next and Previous to step through the measurement records Use Modify to edit the identification information Use Open Record to change which measurements are displayed and to recalculate the garment size TECOMMMCTIG ANIONS sieri eni Zt BOSS 21 SOFTWARE USER GUIDE Chapter 1 Introduction What is BoSS 21 BoSS 21 Body Sizing System for the 21st Century is an accurate efficient and cost effective device that automatically measures the human body in seconds Why is this useful Measuring people using traditional methods takes a great deal of time Furthermore the accuracy and reliability of the results depend upon the expertise of the people doing the measuring and the measurements can vary significantly from expert to expert When measured by untrained people the measurements have such low precision and accuracy that they are meaningless for many applications In addition the standard measurements must be recorded by hand meaning that errors inevitably creep into the database The automatic body measurement system Bo
28. erior neck base landmarks Neck base The vertical distance between the Height Ant Standing surface and the anterior neck LF97 14 STEE base landmark Neck base Height Right The vertical Neck base distance between the standing surface Height Lat and the trapezius landmark on the right side of the neck Neck base Depth Neck base Width The width of the base of the neck Neck nat Circ The minimum circumference of the neck This circumference is probably perpendicular to the long axis of the neck Neck nature Circ 1SO 4 4 8 Neck nat Depth The shortest distance Neck nat between the front and back neck Depth contours This distance is probably perpendicular to the long axis of the neck 45 BOSS 21 SOFTWARE USER GUIDE Neck nat Height Post The height of the back of the next at the level of the shortest distance between the front and back neck contours Neck nat The shortest distance between the left Width and right neck contours This distance need not be horizontal The circumference of the neck at the median of the neck base and nature circumferences Shoulder Width The maximum Shoulder horizontal distance between the lateral LF97 49 Breadth margins of the deltoid muscles on the Ki upper arms NS The horizontal distance from the centre line of the body to the acromial landmark at right shoulder plus the surface distance LF97 126 along the right arm to t
29. ese 41 crotch length anterior waist 41 crotch length posterior waist 41 D Database backup cccccccceeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 23 Database management 23 default passwords cccccccceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 4 delete password seeseeseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeaes 4 depth belt 49 belt front 50 belt post 48 belt post front 49 chest 40 chest below 40 chest below front 40 chest front 40 hip back 43 BOSS 21 SOFTWARE USER GUIDE hip mid waist 43 hip mid waist dentin 43 hip mid waist back 43 hip mid waist depth back 43 neck base 45 hip mid waist wd 44 neck nat 45 Vlstelyeh tel 44 waist 51 Slle ten 42 details information cccccceccessseceeeeenees 15 Hip Depot 42 hip depth back 43 _ Xe Lei cosssccssnnocendsgotenseopinneesicersswtnbnonsquns 43 E hip width 43 E 14 Error Message I Handle holding posture 35 exporting the database 30 identification details 15 Exporting the databasge 28 Image Acoutston 12 Exposure Ria 6 UMperial UNMIS 2 2 cccccceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 8 Import e Procedure 32 F Inner Leg Lengt 44 HSC EETA E T 44 Features of BoSS SST 2 Instructions Foot Length Hoh 42 Clothing 14 FOO WIG erone NER 42 Posture 16 FOOD eieiei eech 16 J G EE eege 15 EIERE AO 25 CSM 1 e 24 EE 14 L lee 15 Launching BoSS SST 5 _ length H back 38 back navel 39 SE 15 back waist 39 Handle holding
30. f way between the anterior and posterior contours of the body Crotch Length Post waist The tape measure distance from the crotch to the anterior front waist nature landmark along the back of the trunk to the height of the natural waist spanning any concave contours of the body The crotch landmark is placed half way between the anterior and posterior contours of the body 41 Foot width Right Foot width Left Hip Circ Hip Depth BOSS 21 SOFTWARE USER GUIDE The distance between the tip of the longest toe and the back of the heel d1 the distance between the first metatarsophalangeal protrusion to the foot central line d2 the distance between the fifth metatarsophalangeal protrusion to the foot central line Right Foot Width d1 d2 d1 the distance between the first metatarsophalangeal protrusion to the foot central line d2 the distance between the fifth metatarsophalangeal protrusion to the foot central line Left Foot Width d1 d2 The horizontal circumference of the truck at the level of the maximum protrusion of the F97 66 right buttock The horizontal distance between the LF97 57 anterior hip and posterior hip landmarks l 42 Hip Depth Back Hip Height Hip midwaist Circ Hip midwaist Depth H7 Hip midwaist Depth Back BOSS 21 SOFTWARE USER GUIDE Hip Depth Post The horizontal distance between the central line of the side
31. he dorsal wrist landmark The straight line distance between the Sleeve acromion landmark on the tip of the right LF97 122 Outseam shoulder and the stylion landmark on the right wrist 46 Neck Collar Circ Stature Shoulder cervicale Shoulder Height Thigh Circ BOSS 21 SOFTWARE USER GUIDE The vertical distance from the standing surface to the top of the head Shoulder over Neck Length The surface distance between the two lateral shoulder landmarks where the contour rises to the landmark at the back of the neck base The lateral shoulder landmarks are at the point where the curvature of the shoulder has a tangent of 45 degrees Shoulder Height Right The height of the right shoulder landmark where the curvature of the shoulder contour has a tangent of 45 degrees Arm Length The surface distance from the right shoulder landmark where the curvature of the shoulder contour has a tangent of 45 degrees along the right arm to the dorsal wrist landmark The circumference of the right thigh measured perpendicular to the long axis of the thigh at the crotch landmark 47 BOSS 21 SOFTWARE USER GUIDE The vertical circumference of the torso with a tape passing between the buttocks Trunk vert to the right of the genitalia over the right F97 69 Circ bustpoint landmark on women or the l 12 nipple thelion on men and across the neck base right landmark Trunk Length Anterior wais
32. he front For most people the natural indentations are higher than the indentations caused by the belt or waistband of the shorts Lumbar Indent Circ The horizontal circumference of the torso at the level of the greatest indentation of the lumbar region of the back as seen from the side view of the subject 51 BOSS 21 SOFTWARE USER GUIDE Lumbar Indent Height The height of the greatest indentation of the lumbar region Waist back W17 indent of the back as seen from the side view of Height the subject Abdomen max Circ The horizontal circumference of the torso at the level of the greatest protrusion of the abdomen as seen from the side view of the subject Waist front l W18 outdent BoSS 21 finds the greatest protrusion of Circ the abdomen between the high point one third of the distance between the belt front and the chest heights below the chest and low point half way between the hip and belt front heights Abdomen max Height The height of the waist at the level of the greatest protrusion of the abdomen as seen from the side view of the subject Waist front W19 outdent BoSS 21 finds the greatest protrusion of Height the abdomen between the high point 33 of the distance between the belt front and the chest heights below the chest and low point half way between the hip and belt front heights Navel Circ The horizontal circumference of the waist at the level of t
33. he navel Requires that a special adhesive blue marker be placed on or beside the navel The marker should be 2cm in diameter and approximately the same blue as used on the platform Waist mer navel Circ 52 Waist belt Circ Front BOSS 21 SOFTWARE USER GUIDE Navel Height The height of the waist at the level of the navel Requires that a blue marker be placed on or beside the navel The marker should be 1 5 to 2 5cm in diameter and approximately the same blue as used on the platform Belt Circ Front The anterior portion of the minimum circumference of the waist at the level of the belt for a pair of trousers This circumference might not be horizontal 53 Index A abdomen MAX cr 52 abdomen max height 0 000010000n10000 52 acceptable color 15 Acquire Images 12 acromial NEIGNE ccc ceeessseecceeeeeeees 38 additional vmfo 15 UGGS ee 15 Administrator Operations cccccseeeeeeeees 6 Administrator D ssword 4 arm length cece eceescceseteeeesssseeeessaeees 47 automatic PFINING ccc eeeeeeeseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 9 B back navel length 00 0 0 cece eeeeeees 39 back waist nat length ee 39 back Jengoth seisne 38 back length Delt 38 back length navel ceceeeeceereees 39 back length waer 39 Backing Up the database ce eeeeeeeeee 28 KEE 49 belt cire e KN 48 Wl depli E 49 belt depth borz eeeeete cers 48 be
34. icycle grip The front of your wrists should be straight not bent Your knuckles should be parallel to the floor 16 BOSS 21 SOFTWARE USER GUIDE 4 Are your arms straight Hands closed 5 Relax your shoulders Do not tense your body or stand at attention Do not suck in your belly 6 Face the front camera Please hold your position until I tell you we are done Figure 3 5 Correct standing posture Special attention is required to ensure that the arm and hand position is correct 17 BOSS 21 SOFTWARE USER GUIDE Examine the Images for Posture Issues When the client clicks the red button there is a brief pause and then their front and side images appear on the BoSS 21 display You must verify that there are no posture problems before proceeding If there are posture problems they must be corrected before you click on the Process Images button Otherwise the measurements will not be correct and the sizes recommended by BoSS 21 will likely be wrong Furthermore the incorrect data resulting from posture or preparation problems will be stored in database which may be used for a number of purposes including research garment design and inventory management This could affect the results Most measurement problems are due to arm position particularly for thin clients and those with a large curvature of the back The next most likely problem area 1s the hand and wrist position Be explicit when de
35. ine the images for problems b If required ask the client to correct their pose and return to step 5 6 Click the Calculate button which measures the client recommends correct garment sizes records the data and optionally generates the printed report 7 Click the Finish button This clears the screen ready to begin the next measurement at Step 3 A Word about Passwords Depending on the environment in which you use your BoSS 21 system you may be more or less concerned about the security of your system and the privacy of your data In some environments it is very important to separate different functionality and to restrict these tasks to different people by using passwords In other environments these distinctions are irrelevant and you may find the password requirements intrusive If this is the case then you can modify the passwords but leave the new password fields empty You will still be asked for passwords at different times but 1f you have replaced the passwords with nothing then you can simply press the Enter key or click on OK to continue BOSS 21 SOFTWARE USER GUIDE Chapter 2 Software Setup Once set up BoSS 21 is designed to be easy to use with little or no training In the following sections we describe each step in detail You can successfully run the system by following the sequence described below The setup sequence described in the previous chapter consists of turning the system on an
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37. k Test Doing so will automatically fill out the rest of the information and will use the fake service number A00 000 000 Following this recommendation will help keep your database clean 14 BOSS 21 SOFTWARE USER GUIDE Clicking on the Details button opens the Detail Info dialogue box The labels on these fields are suggestions only you can use these fields for whatever purpose you choose You can also leave all of these fields blank If you do enter a weight clicking on the Kg button will convert the metric kilograms into Imperial pounds with the button changing to IbS to indicate that the measurement is in imperial pounds Clicking on Ibs will convert the weight back to metric untts Detail Info Weight Phone Number Address Additional Info Cancel Figure 3 2 The Detail Info dialogue box allows you to enter additional information that will be saved in your database Tell the chent to remove watches and large jewellery Small rings earrings body piercings and other small pieces of jewellery can be left on but you will need to verify that they do not cause a problem If they wear glasses tell the client that eyeglasses may be worn Hair If the client has long hair tell them it must be worn up at the back of the head as shown on the poster Loose hair hanging down will make the neck seem much larger than it should Hair tied on top of the head will cause the client s height to be exagge
38. king on the Find Record button will bring up a list of all the records matching the search parameters If you change the search parameters click New Search to update list of matching records To view a measurement record select one from the list and click on Open Record or simply double click on a record This updates the display as shown below in Figure 4 2 Use the Previous and Next buttons to move back and forth through the database Modify lets you edit the identification information of a record Print prints the selected record Delete permanently removes a record from the database Use with caution 000 000 000_1739 Branch Iw Amy Iw Naw Iw Air Force ServiceNo SC Gender Rank ALL e Last Name Between E 1 1 gt and 2010 6 25 Je Female Iw Male 31 V27 218 866 popoff TAANILARR tnwnsend Y gt 2010 as represented by the Minister of National Defence Figure 4 2 Use Next and Previous to step through the measurement records Use Modify to edit the identification information Use Open Record to change which measurements are displayed and to recalculate the garment size recommendations 27 BOSS 21 SOFTWARE USER GUIDE Chapter 5 Backup Export and Save As The data you collect using BoSS 21 1s valuable and it is prudent to save a copy of your database on a regular basis to prevent loss should anything happen to the computer This copy 1s referred to as a backup A backup
39. lt height ant 50 belt height post 50 belt height obt 50 Delt with 51 belt width borz ccesseeeeeseeeees 49 biacromial bread 39 blank password sneeeesssssssssssssseeerrersssssss 4 blue platform ccccccceceeeceeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 16 body AXIS ANGIE eee cceesseceeeteeeees 39 Body Measurement ob 9 BoSS 21 Standard Edition 2 Workflow 3 tee 15 breast length ec ccescceesseceeeseeeees 39 bustpoint breadth cc eecceeeeseeees 39 C Calibrating the Cameras cceeeeee 1 camera settings 6 Camera Settings cccccsceccceeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 11 BOSS 21 SOFTWARE USER GUIDE 54 Capture MATES acosccndassenanseuss orpsacinarosemeasines 1 chest armfold wi 41 Chest below cc 40 chest below dentin 40 chest below depth front 40 GINS ST CMEC asessorina i 40 chest depth 0 cc eccecccsssecessseeeesseeees 40 chest depth front 40 Chest WAI ME 41 chest width armfold 000000000000000 41 circ abdomen max 2 belt 49 belt front 53 belt horizontal 48 chest 40 chest below 40 hip 42 hip front 44 hip mid waist 43 lumbar indent 51 navel 52 neck base 44 neck nat 45 thigh 47 vertical trunk 48 waist 51 CIV MM E 14 Client Preparation neneeeeeneessssssseseeeeeeee 14 cosl el CUVE aaO 1 crotch waist nat length ant 41 crotch waist nat length post 41 crotch height esenssseeesssessessssesresss
40. mera Setup Capture Images dialogue box opens Three small images of how the posing platform should appear are included in this box These are samples only they do not show the current state of the posing platform Camera Setup Capture Images 1 gt To begin click Acquire Images will appear in the main interface Acquire 2 gt II the images are too dark or too bright adjust the lighting conditions and click Acquire again 3 gt Click Next to continue sn zc E Front View Side View Top View Cancel Help Figure 2 6 The first of the two calibration windows The images do not show your booth they are sample images for comparison Click Acquire wait until the screen updates and then click Next 11 BOSS 21 SOFTWARE USER GUIDE 3 Click on the Acquire button There 1s another pause and then the front side and top images of the posing platform appear on the main display Assuming all the appropriate fourteen calibration dots are visible in both the front and side views and all appropriate six calibration dots are visible on the top view click on the Next button This causes the dialogue box to change to the Camera Setup Calibrate Cameras box Camera Setup Calibrate Cameras T Click Calibrate Allred dots detected by l the systern will be marked with red Calibrate COSFER Z3lf the detection of the backdrop marks is successful click Finish to return to the main interface Othenvi
41. mers in a database inventory acquisition and management can be done much more accurately without the guesswork By creating a complete database of body measurements designers of garments equipment and workspaces finally have access to the anthropometric database they need They can design specifically for the needs of their target market rather than using population averages The database can also provide useful data for health fitness and lifestyle surveys BOSS 21 SOFTWARE USER GUIDE How does BoSS 21 work BoSS 21 simultaneously captures high resolution images of a person from the front side and top In seconds the proprietary image processing software measures the person s body and records the data Then using sizing rules customised by your designers BoSS 21 recommends the correct size of the garments and equipment you specify Features of BoSS 21 e Fast image acquisition takes only a fraction of a second measurement and sizing is completed in seconds e Accurate more reliable than measurements repeated by different anthropometric experts e Dependable no moving parts requires little maintenance e Cost effective constructed using off the shelf readily available technology e Easy to operate requires no special knowledge or training e BoSS 21 is a stand alone turnkey solution that can operate independently or as part of an IT network Benefits of BoSS 21 e Gathers many different anthropometric body mea
42. monstrating and practicing the pose and these problems can mostly be avoided The final potential trouble area is the placement of the feet Make certain thetr feet are placed in the footprints on the floor of the posing platform File Settings Help Developer Fran ais Sample F Bi Gen The Queen in Right of Canada 2010 as represented by the Minister of National Defence ng Se Ge Figure 3 6 The updated screen showing the front side and top images Examine the images to make certain there are no posture errors When Satisfied click the Process Images button 18 BOSS 21 SOFTWARE USER GUIDE You must carefully examine the images for the following issues Posture Checklist Does the client s elbow block the side view of the back It can sometimes be difficult to detect This kind of error will cause the waist measurement to be larger than it should be If you are not certain then instruct the client to adjust their arm position appropriately and to click the red button again when ready Is the client s hand too far forward Does it block the front of their thigh If it does you must instruct them to adjust their arm position appropriately and then click the red button again Is the client s elbow bent If it is you must instruct them to adjust their arm position appropriately and then click the red button again Are their hands open or their wrists bent If so you must instruct them to adjust
43. ons This User Guide only addresses the Standard Edition The other editions such as BoSS 21 Developer Edition and BoSS 21 SP include other features and capabilities And just like the hardware the software can be customised to meet your specific needs BoSS 21 Standard versus BoSS 21 Portable BoSS 21 Portable is a low cost self contained mobile version of the BoSS 21 hardware Without special training you can transport the system to a new location and set it up in less than an hour Taking the system down is equally easy Everything you need is included The standard version of BoSS 21 hardware includes a custom designed privacy enclosure that features a private changing area and posing platform While this version can readily be disassembled and transported to a new location the privacy enclosure is big and assembly and disassembly is best handled by trained personnel BoSS 21 Workflow There are three distinct stages to working with BoSS 21 Part 1 Software Setup Part 2 Measurement Procedure These two stages can be summarized as follows e b d o 3 WU WW Te oe e 4 Wl 1 Turn the computer on launch BoSS 21 software 2 Calibrate the cameras every time the BoSS software starts up BOSS 21 SOFTWARE USER GUIDE Stage 2 Measurement Procedure Chapter 3 Standard 3 Enter the client identity information 4 Guide the client to dress and pose correctly 5 When client is ready Acquire the images a Carefully exam
44. ords As allows you to save your measurement data in either Mzcrosojt Excel or Microsoft Access file format so you can transfer the data to another application You can then use Excel or Access to convert the files to another format if you wish 28 BOSS 21 SOFTWARE USER GUIDE Backup Procedure Doing a full backup of the BoSS 21 database saves the entire BoSS 21 database in its native format which contains several folders and many files 1 Select File gt Backup Restore gt Backup wie Settings Help Open Measurement Record Export Inmport Backup Restore Backup Save All Records Ae Restore Report Preview Print Report Printer Setup Exit Enter the operator password if required Specify the location for the backup It must be a new folder name that does not already exist The folder name automatically generated includes the current date in this case 2006 11 17 and time 3 15pm You can modify the name provided or specify your own name if you wish BoSS XXI Backup Bo55 AT data files will be copied into the specific File The file name can be modified CiBo55_Backup BoSSBKF_061117_1515 4 Click OK 5 A backup progress window opens 6 When the backup is complete a status report is given Click Finish The length of time required for the backup depends upon how much data you have collected and the speed of the device onto which you are making the backup 29 BOSS 21 SOF
45. ount paid by you for the software that caused such damage 3 The foregoing limitations on liability are intended to apply to all aspects of this EULA BASIS OF BARGAIN The Warranty Disclaimer and Limited Liability set forth above are fundamental elements of the basis of the agreement between Vislmage and you Vislmage would not be able to provide the System on an economic basis without such limitations Such Warranty Disclaimer and Limited Liability inure to the benefit of Vislmage s licensors The limitations or exclusions of warranties and liability contained in this EULA do not affect or prejudice the statutory rights of a consumer i e a person acquiring goods otherwise than in the course of a business The limitations or exclusions of warranties remedies or liability contained in this EULA shall apply to you only to the extent such limitations or exclusions are permitted under the laws of the jurisdiction where you are located THIRD PARTY HARDWARE AND SOFTWARE The System may contain third party hardware or software which requires notices and or additional terms and conditions Such required third party hardware or software notices and or additional terms and conditions are included with the System and are made a part of and incorporated by reference into this EULA By accepting this EULA you are also accepting the additional terms and conditions if any set forth therein GENERAL This EULA shall be governed by the
46. personnel Under the BoSS 21 security setup users with the Operator password can only use this method for retrieving records and can only access the garment size information Retrieving the full record requires the Administrator password and is discussed in the next section Click File gt Open Measurement Record in the BoSS 21 main program interface wie Settings Help Open Measurement Record MAD Ore Import Backup Restore Save All Records 4s Enter the client s service number in the Open Size Records dialogue box and click OK A new window will open offering all records that Report Preview the system has for that client Print Report Printer Setup Select one and click on Open Record to display the record E Open Size Records Service Ho AQO O00 001 Find Record Date Service No _ LastName T 01 01 1995 12 00 AOO O00 001 Rose New Search Cancel Open Record gt When a record is opened it only includes the garment sizes for those items selected in the Report Editor settings If you want to determine the size recommendations for other garments click the Re Calculate button This will display size recommendations for all the garments currently selected in the Report Editor using the current sizing rules The newly selected garments will be shown after the calculation and the record will be updated with the current garments The garment report without body measurement data
47. pth The distance between the anterior waist belt and posterior waist belt landmarks 49 BOSS 21 SOFTWARE USER GUIDE Belt Depth Ant The anterior portion of the distance between the anterior waist belt Waist belt Depth Front and posterior waist belt landmarks Waist belt Belt Height Ant The vertical distance Heiaht Ant between the standing surface and the gM anterior waist belt landmark Belt Height Right The vertical distance Weed between the standing surface and the gm right belt landmark WO Waist belt Belt Height Post The vertical distance W10 between the standing surface and the Height Post posterior belt landmark W10 50 Waist belt Width Waist nature Circ Waist nat Depth Waist nat Width Waist nat Height Lat Waist back indent Circ BOSS 21 SOFTWARE USER GUIDE Belt Width The distance between the left and right belt landmarks Waist Circ The horizontal circumference of the torso at the average height of the natural lateral indentations of the waist LF97 64 1SO 4 4 10 Waist Depth The depth of the torso at the average height of the natural lateral indentations of the waist Waist Width The width of the torso at the average height of the natural lateral indentations of the waist Waist Height The average of the heights of the natural indentations of the waist on the left and right sides of the body when viewed from t
48. rated Tell the client to remove all of their clothing except for their underwear which should be a light colour and not any shade of blue If the client is a woman she must also wear a snug fitting bra The bra should also be light in colour and not any shade of blue You must carefully verify that the underwear and bra colours do not cause problems with the measurements by examining the green outline or silhouette that appears after you process the images It should trace the outside edge of the client s body 15 BOSS 21 SOFTWARE USER GUIDE Instructing the Subject to Pose Correctly Correct posture is important for ensuring an accurate measurement By demonstrating the correct posture for the client and getting them to practice it under your supervision you can speed the measurement process considerably The required posture is shown below Figure 3 3 Clothing and Pose Requirement When the client is dressed correctly tell them to 1 Stand with your feet in the footprints on the blue platform 2 Hold the handles firmly but not tightly with all of your fingers Make sure they are parallel to the floor Make sure your wrists do not bend to the front or the back Figure 3 4 The handles have a button and cable connected allowing the subject to initiate the image capture 3 Your arms should be straight and down holding the handles against your thighs parallel to the floor Use a gun grip not a b
49. re to Get Help You can get help with the BoSS 21 system from the following four sources gt Refer to the BoSS 21 User s Manual gt See the BoSS 21 built in Help function gt Visit the VisImage Systems Inc website gt Contact a VisImage Systems Inc representative Built in Help BoSS 21 has a built in context sensitive help manual You can conveniently consult it while using the program by clicking the help button on the menu bar Website For more information visit the BoSS 21 product home page at http www vis ca product htm Customer Support If you have questions concerning the operation of BoSS 21 you may contact VisImage Systems Inc customer support E mail your questions to support vis ca or send them by fax to 905 946 1060 A customer service representative will reach you within 24 hours If you want to speak to us directly please call 1 905 946 0000 Within Canada and the USA a toll free number is also available 1 866 VIS IMAGE 1 866 847 4624 VisImage Systems Inc 7676 Woodbine Ave Unit 14 Markham ON L3R 2N2 Phone 905 946 0000 e Fax 905 946 1060 www Vis ca 37 BOSS 21 SOFTWARE USER GUIDE Chapter 8 Direct Measures Provided by BoSS 21 BoSS 21 is an automatic anthropometric body dimension measurement system It can provide up to 77 direct human body measurements from both standing and sitting postures The following table describes all the direct body measures Please note that 1 Indi
50. rect body measurements are not listed here These include all measurements that can be calculated from a single or multiple direct measurements 2 Certain versions of the software may not provide all the body measurements 3 LF97 13 in the correspondence column indicates that this measurement is the same as Measurement 13 as defined in the Canadian 1997 Land Force Survey 4 ISO 4 1 4 in the correspondence column indicates that this measurement is the same as measurement 4 1 4 defined in ISO 1996 5 LF97 29 in the correspondence column indicates that this measurement is similar to Measurement 29 as defined in the Canadian 1997 Land Force Survey 6 Breast Length is provided for female subjects only 7 Manual landmark adjustment may be required to provide accurate Bustpoint Breadth measurements Additionally women may need to use special adhesive markers black disks about 1cm in diameter that can be temporarily stuck to their bras to mark the position of their nipples Depending on your system bustpoint breadth measurements may be provided only for women Measurement Description Correspondence Acromial The vertical distance between the Height standing surface and the acromion Left landmark on the tip of the left shoulder Acromial The vertical distance between the Height standing surface and the acromion ISO 4 1 42 Right landmark on the tip of the right shoulder Back Length belt The surface distance between the cervic
51. remains exactly as it was at the time it was made regardless of how many other measurement processes you have done using BoSS 21 This is why you need to perform backups on a regular basis You can store backups on CD ROM or other devices for long term storage or to share them with another BoSS 21 installation These are the various ways you can preserve transfer and merge your BoSS 21 database Backup saves the entire BoSS 21 database in its native format which contains several folders and many files Restore overwrites your current database with the one you are restoring Any changes you have made and any new measurements you have made will be lost Export packages the database into a single file with a bos extension This makes it easier to transfer the data to another BoSS 21 installation You can also choose to export only a subset of the database based on gender and on the dates the records were made With the Administrator password you can include the current System Settings and Sizing Rules in the package Import allows you to merge the data from a BoSS 21 export file with your existing data Rather than overwriting your database importing adds to it Any duplicate records are ignored only new records are imported If the package contains a new set of s2z7ng rules or system settings you can choose to import these as well These will overwrite your existing sizing rules and system settings Save All Rec
52. rereenneenne 29 Restore Procecdure cccccccseecceceeeceeceeeceeceeeceeceueceesaueeceseeeeeesseaeeessaeeeesaes 30 Export bProcedure 30 Import Procecdure 32 Save All Records Ee eege 33 Chapter 6 TroubleShooting c cccccssssseesecceccccssnnsseeeeeeeeecensseeeeeeeeecennsseees 35 Chapter 7 Where to Get Help cccccsssssseeeeeeeeececesenseeeeeeeeeoeenseseeeeeseeeoennes 37 BS TIE MONS Oo EE 37 WED IO serere E E E R E E T nedaneceacaree 37 C stomer SUPPONI eegene eebe 37 Chapter 8 Direct Measures Provided by BOSS 21 cccccssssssseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 38 BOSS 21 SOFTWARE USER GUIDE Table of Figures Figure 2 1 The BoSS 21 Main Interface 6 Figure 2 2 The Designer Operations dialogue box 7 Figure 2 3 The Camera Advance Setting dialogue box as it appears on the screen The only features we need consider at this point are the White Balance settings the Exposure Bias settings the Zoom settings the Capture button the Default button and the OR DULO E 7 Figure 2 4 The System Settings dialogue box 8 Figure 2 5 With the Report Editor you can select which body measurements and which garment size recommendations are displayed on the screen and included in the printed report Note that garments set up for only one gender will not be displayed for the other gender verscccincessesssarssaiisindbaansesioransietetavseavereaaniedsensnneseenasende 10 Figure 2 6 The first of the two calibration win
53. se contact technical support Top View Hex Cancel Help Figure 2 7 The second calibration window Again the images that this window shows are examples only Click Calibrate wait until the screen updates and then click Finish 4 Click on the Calibrate button There is a brief pause then the main screen updates to show all fourteen calibration dots marked with red crosses on each of the images for the front and side cameras and all six calibration dots marked with red crossed on the image for the top camera 5 Assuming all the red dots are marked with crosses on each image for the front side and top cameras click on the Finish button If any of these red crosses are missing then the calibration will not be as reliable as it should be Contact Technical Support for more information 6 Click OK in the System Settings dialogue box At this point the system 1s running configured and calibrated In other words it is ready to begin measuring any number of clients 12 BOSS 21 SOFTWARE USER GUIDE Chapter 3 Measuring People with BoSS 21 Introduce the Client to BoSS 21 Assuming this is the first time the client the person being measured has had any experience with BoSS 21 you will need to explain why they are being measured how their privacy is protected and then walk them through the process of being measured 1 6 Purpose BoSS 21 is used instead of a tape measure to determine a person s body
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55. st ab ldenth eceeseeceeeees 48 waist ab depth front 49 waist ab width cccccesseeeeneees 49 waist back belt oc 48 waist back indent cc 51 waist back indent height 52 waist belt oc 49 waist belt Circ front eee eee 53 waist belt dent 49 waist belt depth front 50 waist belt height ant 50 waist belt height lat 00000000000000a 50 waist belt height post 50 waist belt width 51 waist front outdent ere 52 waist front outdent height 52 waist nat dent 51 waist Nat width ee eececeeeseeeeeees 51 waist nature cc 51 waist navel CIPC occ ecessceeesseeeeeeeees 32 waist navel height cc eeeeees 53 MEss 51 waist depth sse nsonnsennesoneessnnesssssessnn 51 waist height cee ccccesesseeceeeessseeeeeens 51 waist height Jet 51 walst WIATR E 51 warning Handle holding posture 35 Restoring a backup overwrites your current database 30 GE 37 BOSS 21 SOFTWARE USER GUIDE 57 Eet 15 White Balance c cc cceccceeeecceeseccceeeeceeees 6 width belt 51 belt post 49 biacromial 39 bustpoint 39 chest 41 chest armfold 41 foot 42 hip 43 hip mid waist 44 neck base 45 neck nat 46 shoulder 46 waist 51 Z Ee E EC 6
56. surements in seconds e Automatically creates and maintains a database of body dimensions and garment requirements e Optimizes inventory management and logistics inventory is acquired based on the needs of the actual personnel on hand inventory levels can be minimised and costly last minute acquisitions can be avoided e Provides accurate data for the construction of custom garments and personal equipment e Reduces fitting time by providing accurate sizing recommendations e Reduces high rate of return of poorly fitted garments e Reduces rate of unnecessary alterations BoSS 21 Portable Edition BoSS 21 Portable Edition is a low cost self contained portable version of the BoSS 21 hardware Without special training you can transport the system to a new location and set it up in less than an hour Taking the system down 1s equally easy Everything you need 1s included BoSS 21 Hardware The BoSS 21 System includes both hardware and software components The hardware comes in a number of different configurations The Standard Edition includes a transportable but sturdy posing platform fixed camera mounts a workstation and the posing platform BOSS 21 SOFTWARE USER GUIDE Additional hardware options include features for measuring hands measuring feet measuring weight and assessing body fat content The entire system can be customised to meet your specific needs BoSS 21 Software The BoSS 21 software also comes in different editi
57. sword Using the administrator password allows you to export the szgzng rules and system settings in addition to the measurement records Using the operator password disables this feature 3 In the Export dialogue box select which data you wish to include in the export You can choose to include records for only a single gender or records made between specified dates The default setting will export your entire measurement database BoSS XXI Export Administrator Select data to be exported Sizing Rules ver VOD E SC Settings Date Range Female Between 01 01 1999 e W Male And 17 11 2006 e 4 Specify the location and name of the export file which ends in bos The default file name provided includes the current date and time but you can modify this if you wish 5 Click Next 6 When the export 1s complete a status report 1s given Click Finish 31 BOSS 21 SOFTWARE USER GUIDE Import Procedure The Import procedure allows you to merge the data from a BoSS 21 export file with your existing data Rather than overwriting your database importing adds to it Any duplicate records are ignored only new records are imported If the package contains a new set of sging rules or system settings you can choose to import these as well These will overwrite your existing sizing rules and system settings Importing using the Operator password allows you to import only the measurement records from a bos expor
58. sword when required and click OK system Settings Enable voice notification Report Settings w Print report after processing Modify Password Cancel OK Figure 2 4 The System Settings dialogue box 8 The Enable voice notification setting controls whether the computer tells the client that they are finished Normally this should be unselected BOSS 21 SOFTWARE USER GUIDE 9 The Print report after processing setting controls whether or not a report is printed automatically every time an image 1s processed Normally this should be selected 10 Click on the Report Settings button This brings up a dialogue box that lets you adjust what information appears on the printed report a Initially the Body Measurement tab is selected This shows all of the different body measurements that can be included in the printed report Click on the Select AIP box to include all body measurements in the report Clicking again clears all items Note the two columns of checkmarks The first column indicates whether or not the measure will appear onscreen and 1n the printed report The second column indicates whether or not the corresponding landmarks will be displayed on the image BOSS 21 SOFTWARE USER GUIDE Report Editor Body Measurement Garment Item Select All AcromialHeightLett AcromialH eightAight BackHipD epth BackLendgth BackMidHipDepth Biacromialb readth BreastLength BustPointbreadth ChestBelowlire L
59. t The tape measure distance down the front of body from the neck base right landmark measuring down to the level of the waist Trunk waist ee natural indentation This is the shortest distance measured with a tape It does not follow any concave contours of the body Trunk Length Posterior waist The tape measure distance down the back of body from the neck base right landmark measuring down to the level of the waist natural indentation This is the shortest distance measured with a tape It does not follow any concave contours of the body Waist Belt Circ horiz The horizontal 8 Trunk waist nat Length Post abdomen circumference at the level of posterior belt Circ height Belt Depth horiz The horizontal depth of the torso measured at the height of the posterior belt Waist ab Depth 48 Waist ab depth Front Waist belt Circ Waist belt Depth BOSS 21 SOFTWARE USER GUIDE Belt Depth Ant The anterior portion of the horizontal depth of the torso measured at the height of the posterior belt measured from the central line of the side view to the anterior landmark at the height of the posterior belt Belt Width horiz The horizontal width of the torso measured at the height of the posterior belt Belt Circ The minimum circumference of the waist at the level of the belt for a pair of trousers This circumference might not be horizontal Belt De
60. t file You cannot import Sizing Rules with the Operator password Importing using the Administrator password allows you to import the sizing rules and system settings It also allows you to import data from a BoSS backup folder created by BoSS version 3 2 1 Select File gt Export Import gt Import 2 Enter the Administrator or Operator password Using the Operator password allows you to import measurement records from BoSS export files only Using the Admmistrator password also allows you to import sizing rules system settings and to import data from BoSS version 3 2 backup folders Bo XXI Import Data Designer Select data source For import Boss AAl vE 0 x Select the File to import w o rs 3 Click on the Open Folder icon to the right of the Select the file to import field to use the standard Windows Open File dialogue box It automatically starts in the C BoSS_Backup folder You can also type the full path to the file 1f you wish 4 Click Next The system will automatically examine the import file to determine its contents and to weed out any duplicate records Any duplicates are automatically ignored when restoring the data 32 BOSS 21 SOFTWARE USER GUIDE 5 Inthe Import Data window select whether you wish to import the Szzzg Rules System Settings and or measurement data If any of these components is not including in the export file those options will not be available Click Next to contin
61. the poster provided to help 13 BOSS 21 SOFTWARE USER GUIDE Preparing the Client for Measurement Once you have finished introducing the chent to BoSS 21 and demonstrated and practiced the pose they will adopt return to the workstation while they undress and enter their personal ID Note that the information required here has been designed for the Canadian Forces VisImage Systems can customise the data requirements to suit your purposes 1 In BoSS 21 there are five fields that must be completed as follows The current interface is customised for the Canadian Forces If these do not suit your purposes the interface can be customised to suit your specific needs a Element Army Navy Air Force b Service Number The service number must begin with a letter followed by 8 digits You must click on the left side of this field for the cursor to be positioned correctly c Rank drop down menu At the bottom of the list is a Civilian rank to indicate non military personnel d Last Name e Gender Male Female Element e Army O Nawy Ar Force l Gender Semice o fener Rank Prof Male Last Name Details fe r Figure 3 1 Data entry area NOTE There are times when you will measure people who you do not intend to enter into your database For example measurements made during training practice or demonstrations are generally not included in your database At these times select the special ran
62. ue BoSS XXI Import Data Administrator Select data to be imported e e lt Back Cancel Help 6 When the import is complete a status report is given Click Finish Save All Records As save All Records As allows you to save your measurement data in either Microsoft Excel or Microsoft Acess file format so you can transfer the data to another application You can then use Excel or Access to convert the files to another format if you wish 7 Select File gt Save All Records As 8 Use the standard Windows Save File dialogue box called File to export to choose the location and name of the file as well as the format of the file 33 BOSS 21 SOFTWARE USER GUIDE File to export 2 fx Save Im O Body Measurement Data do E Mu Recent Documents s Desktop My Documents Fie rama DefaultBoSS_061117_1519 mdb Mu Network save as type Databata Files mb k Cancel Places 9 Use the Save as type selector to choose which file format you wish File name Default 055 0611171519 mdb Save as type Databata Files TT md Databata Files mdb Excel Files 7 xls File name o efaultBoS5_061117_1519 vis T Save as type Excel Files TT xls 7 Databata Files md Excel Files viel 10 Click Save 11 A confirmation dialogue box opens stating the full path to the Save As file Click Export 12 When the backup is complete a status report is given
63. view to the posterior hip landmark The vertical distance between the LF97 21 standing surface and the level at hip l The breadth of the torso at the level of the LF97 54 hip ISO 4 1 12 Mid Hip Circ The horizontal circumference at the level of mid point between hip landmarks and waist belt landmarks taking the average height if the waist belt landmarks are not on a horizontal plane Mid Hip Depth The horizontal distance between posterior hip mid waist and the anterior hip mid waist landmarks Mid Hip Depth Post The horizontal distance between the central line of the side view to the posterior hip mid waist landmark 43 BOSS 21 SOFTWARE USER GUIDE Mid Hip Width The horizontal breadth at Hip Circ Front The anterior portion of the Hip Circ horizontal circumference of the truck at the level of the maximum protrusion of the right buttock The length of the straight line along Inner 4 incon side of the right leg between the standing surface and the crotch subtracted by 2 inches merte The length of the straight line along Inner 12 H side of the right leg between the standing surface and the crotch D The minimum circumference of the base a ae of the neck passing over the drawn lateral LF97 147 irc i and anterior neck landmarks midwaist the level of hip mid waist a gt AA BOSS 21 SOFTWARE USER GUIDE The straight line distance between anterior neck base and post
64. w the camera s to better understand the colors it sees The Exposure Bias allows the designer to adjust the pictures brightness by clicking and dragging the slider right for a higher brightness and left for a lower brightness The Zoom settings are set correctly as default but if the cameras are setup further than the recommended setting then the Zoom setting can be utilised If found necessary the easiest way to adjust the Zoom settings is to click once with the left mouse button on the tiny slider shown inside the circle in Figure 2 3 and then use the left and right arrow keys on your keyboard to select a new value Press Enter or click elsewhere on your screen to continue You can also click and drag the slider but it is difficult to be precise that way Adjust System Settings You can adjust these settings at any time but only the calibration step is required each time the system is started up 5 Select language BoSS 21 can operate in both English and French To change the current language click on the Fran ais or English button on the top right of the display You can also use the Settings gt English Interface or Settings gt French Interface menu items 6 Select metric or imperial units click on the Value Imperial or Value Metric button below the data entry area 7 Open the System Settings dialogue box shown below in Figure 2 4 by selecting the Settings gt System Settings menu item Enter the operator pas

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