“Why eSoles®?: Our Newest Technology”

eSoles® has unveil its state-of-the-art Foot Imaging Kiosk System at the InterBike trade show in late September in Las Vegas, NV. The self-service kiosk, the first of its kind in the world, leverages eSoles patented 3D TruCapture® foot imaging technology and the data from over 15,000 foot scans. The system is packaged into a user friendly self-service kiosk designed for the specialty sports retail market. The kiosk is part of a complete insole customization system which includes modular insoles components which are constructed on-site into a durable insole of great integrity and fit.

The system is composed of two main elements: the self-service imaging kiosk and (patent pending) modular insole components.

The self-service kiosk is a free standing unit that includes a touch screen computer monitor, a pressure mat, an air bladder foot receiver, a digital scanner and printer.

The touch screen monitor is the main consumer interface. Once the system has been engaged by a consumer, it walks them through the specific steps they must follow to generate an accurate foot scan. The system also captures specific consumer data concerning planned insole usage and contact information.

A pressure mat is attached to the front of the kiosk. As a part of the analysis, the consumer is promoted to walk or run on the mat.

The patented air bladder foot receiver is where consumers place their foot in order to have their unique foot shape imaged by eSoles 3D TruCapture technology. This 3D image is combined with the pressure mat data to provide a complete digital analysis of the consumers foot print.

At the end of the process, the kiosk printer dispenses a ticket that contains the necessary data for the retailer to build a custom insole on site.

Modular insole components are used to build the customized insole. These components include: insole base, arch unit and metatarsal pad. There are specific size and shape variation for each of these components in order to provide a custom fit for the consumers and their specific footwear. The components are made of EVA material and can be easily constructed into a highly durable, customized insole that provides an optimal fit, neutral alignment and maximum energy transfer during any activity.

eSoles hopes to launch the technology through a specialty retail partner in the first quarter of 2008.

The system was developed in partnership with several leading technology and medical experts including:

I-Generator, LLC (Simon Luthi, co-founder, Michael Steszyn and Peter Rueegger)? Specialist in bio-medical engineering, product and electronics design, and testing. They have extensive footwear experience working with clients and companies like Adidas, Nike and Timberline. (www.i-generator.com)

Pressure Profile Systems, Inc (Jae Son, Ph.D., CEO, and David C. Ables, CTO)? Specialist in developing high performance multi-element pressure and tactile sensing systems. (www.pressureprofile.com)

Rhino Internet Design and Systems Integration ? A business solutions company with expertise in innovative web solutions and enterprise systems integration. Clients include Honeywell, America West Airlines and the Arizona Diamondbacks of Major League Baseball. (www.rhinointernet.com)

Nathan Koch, P.T., A.T.C (Medical and Biomechanics Advisor) ? Nate is physical therapist with extensive experience testing and treating world-class athletes from the NFL, NHL, NBA, MLB, Olympics and other fields. The primary focus of his practice is using biomechanical analysis on runners and cyclists to assess for efficiency and injury prevention. (www.endurancerehab.com)

Matt Kraemer P.T., A.T.C., C.S.C.S - Matt is Doctor of Physical Therapy specializing in evaluation and treatment of running injuries. Intensive training and work experience over the past 8 years have allowed him the opportunity to put professional, college and high school athletes back in their game. (www.endurancerehab.com)

To view the kiosk self-serve touch screens, click here

WHY eSoles®? : Our Core Technology

eSoles® 3D TruCapture® technology is not just a sophisticated laser capture system, it is a ground breaking foot alignment system. We examine foot alignment in more detail than any other technology.

eSoles® footbeds are created using our state of the art foot alignment technology. 3D TruCapture® and our patented bio-dynamic air pillow scan your foot only after it is aligned in 4 different ways. If the foot is not aligned with this level of detail, the resulting footbed will not align the foot properly and performance will be compromised.

3D Tru Capture® technology steps

Evaluation

- The certified eSoles® scanning specialist performs a detailed foot evaluation.
- The foot evaluation data is then entered into our proprietary software and the scanning specialist prepares to align the customer's foot.

Biodynamic Air Pillow

- The Bio-Dynamic air pillow aligns, contains and supports the foot.
- The shape of the foot is not changed or altered unlike traditional foot capture technologies (foam box etc).
- The latex air pillow conforms to the unique shape of each person foot and the foot is suspended in the pillow without touching any other flat surface.
- The certified technician dynamically inflates the pillow to the perfect pressure to re-align the bones of the foot.
- The translucent nature of the pillow allows the laser beam to pass through the pillow and scan the foot.
- The resulting scan is an aligned, anatomically correct 3D image.

3D Digital Laser foot scanning

- Left and Right Foot 3D scans are displayed to the eSoles® foot scanning specialist in 3D and they can be rotated to verify scan quality.
- eSoles® 3D Digital Laser Scanning Technology is accurate to .01mm (thinner than a single strand of hair).

3D Tru Capture® and the 4 Dimensions of foot alignment.

1. Align the ankle

Talus is in a neutral position supported by the air pillow.

2. Align the midfoot and forefoot.

The pillow gently pushes on the surface of the foot to align the midfoot and forefoot.

3. Capture the orientation of forefoot.

The laser and the bio-dynamic air pillow enable a varus (pronation), valgus (supination) or neutral forefoot to be captured during the scan.

4. Align the ankle to the lower leg.

The air pillow and the foot are rotated to compensate for tibial rotation (the difference between the angle of the lower leg and the ankle).

See the technology comparison chart to contrast differences in capture technology