PROSTHODONTIA SYSTEM
    261.
    发明申请
    PROSTHODONTIA SYSTEM 审中-公开
    PROSTHODONTIA系统

    公开(公告)号:WO2004032784A2

    公开(公告)日:2004-04-22

    申请号:PCT/US2003/031135

    申请日:2003-10-02

    Applicant: SCHOMANN, Mark

    Inventor: SCHOMANN, Mark

    IPC: A61C

    Abstract: A processor implemented prosthodontia system employs digital imaging of a restoration site and surrounding areas of an oral cavity and digital sampling of colorimetric values of tooth surfaces. The processor selects digital image data representative of a tooth surface configuration corresponding to the tooth number of the tooth to be restored and generates a three dimensional image of the restoration, with colorimetric values. Data comprising the shape and colorimetric values of the restoration is transmitted to a fabrication station for processor controlled fabrication through implementation of, for example, a three dimensional jet printing system employing particulate porcelain, polymeric dental composite, etc., and a binder, solvent or reactant and which builds a preform in successive layers of incremental cross sectional heighths. The shaped and colored preform is then hardened to produce a restoration having the specified size, shape and colorimetric values.

    Abstract translation: 一种处理器实施的prosthodontia系统采用修复部位的数字成像和口腔周围区域,并对牙齿表面的比色值进行数字采样。 处理器选择表示与要恢复的齿的齿数相对应的牙齿表面构造的数字图像数据,并以比色值生成恢复的三维图像。 包括恢复物的形状和比色值的数据通过实施例如采用颗粒瓷,聚合物牙科复合材料等的三维喷墨印刷系统和粘合剂,溶剂或粘合剂 并且其在渐进横截面高度h的连续层中构建预成型件。 然后将成形和着色的预成型件硬化以产生具有指定尺寸,形状和比色值的恢复。

    GLARE-DIRECTED IMAGING
    262.
    发明申请

    公开(公告)号:WO2002093109A1

    公开(公告)日:2002-11-21

    申请号:PCT/US2002/015579

    申请日:2002-05-16

    Abstract: Imaging that uses glare to confirm proper measurement of a sample. An imaging device (20) illuminates an object (22) and generates glare (i.e., specular reflection, diffuse reflection or a combination of the two) off the object's surface, which is displayed on a display as a glare artifact (25, 27). The location of the glare artifact (25, 27) is compared to a predetermined location (30, 32) to establish adjustment to obtain a desired angular orientation. The imaging device (22) optionally highlights the glare artifact and steers a user to obtain the desired presentation angle. In two other embodiments, the spatial relationship between the imaging device and the object is time-varied. In one, the imaging device monitors changing glare and acquires a measurement when a desired glare is detected. In the other, the imaging device captures multiple images including varying glare artifacts and analyzes the images to select a preferred image having a glare artifact indicative of a desired angular orientation.

    Abstract translation: 使用眩光的成像来确认样品的正确测量。 成像装置(20)照亮物体(22),并且在物体的表面上产生眩光(即,镜面反射,漫反射或两者的组合),其作为眩光伪影显示在显示器上(25,27) 。 将眩光伪像(25,27)的位置与预定位置(30,32)进行比较,以建立调整以获得期望的角度取向。 成像装置(22)可选地突出显示眩光伪影并引导用户获得所需的呈现角度。 在另外两个实施例中,成像装置和对象之间的空间关系是随时间变化的。 一方面,成像装置监视变化的眩光,并且当检测到期望的眩光时获取测量值。 另一方面,成像装置捕获多个图像,包括变化的眩光伪像,并分析图像以选择具有指示期望角度取向的眩光伪像的优选图像。

    METHOD AND DEVICE FOR DETERMINING THE COLOR OF TEETH
    263.
    发明申请
    METHOD AND DEVICE FOR DETERMINING THE COLOR OF TEETH 审中-公开
    方法和装置测定牙齿颜色的

    公开(公告)号:WO00063661A1

    公开(公告)日:2000-10-26

    申请号:PCT/AT2000/000093

    申请日:2000-04-18

    Abstract: The invention relates to a method and a device for determining the color of teeth, whereby the image of a tooth (1) is recorded by means of an image recording device and the image signals derived therefrom are evaluated. According to the invention, the image of the tooth (1) is recorded with a CCD camera, a reference element (3) is simultaneously recorded with the tooth (1) during every image recording, the color vector (Ra) of said tooth being defined as precisely as possible within the color space and known; the image signals obtained from the tooth (1) and the reference element (3) are assembled to form a (color) image; the color vector (Zg) of the tooth (1) detected from the (color) image and the color vector (Rg) of the reference element (3) detected from the (color) image are linked to determine a color vector (Za) of the tooth (1) and the color vector (Za) is then made available for further evaluation as a representative tooth color of at least one tooth.

    Abstract translation: 本发明涉及一种方法和用于牙齿颜色的确定的装置,其特征在于,齿(1)的拍摄图像与图像拾取单元和衍生被评估的图像信号。 根据本发明,提供的是所述齿(1)用CCD照相机的图像被接收时所采取了在每个图像拾取同时与齿(1)的基准部件(3),所述颜色矢量(Ra)为尽可能精确的颜色空间内定义 并且是已知的; 从牙齿获得的图像信号(1)和从基准件(3),其被组装以形成一个(彩色)图像; 对于用于齿的从(彩色)图像(ZG)确定的颜色矢量的齿(1)颜色矢量(ZA)的参考块的确定(1)和从(彩色)图像(RG)确定的颜色矢量(3 )连接,并且所述颜色矢量(ZA)比用于所述至少一个齿代表用于进一步评估的牙齿的颜色提供。

    SYSTEM AND METHODS FOR ANALYZING TOOTH SHADES
    264.
    发明申请
    SYSTEM AND METHODS FOR ANALYZING TOOTH SHADES 审中-公开
    用于分析牙齿的系统和方法

    公开(公告)号:WO00026847A1

    公开(公告)日:2000-05-11

    申请号:PCT/US1999/022858

    申请日:1999-10-04

    Abstract: A digital camera (12) connects to a tooth shade analyzer subsystem, e.g., a digital video processor (14), and a color display monitor for the electronic determination of the color of patient's teeth. Preliminarily, the camera captures (26) a series of digital color images of tooth shades corresponding to reference shade guides (34), and electronically compares the reference shades to an image of the patient's tooth. In a preferred embodiment the comparison is done over a set of pseudo-pixels, each corresponding to a group of pixels in an high-resolution camera. Once a match is found, it is communicated to a user of the system (52). In a specific embodiment the camera is equipped with a sleeve and illumination subsystems that help reduce the variations in the color of digital images due to external factors.

    Abstract translation: 数字照相机(12)连接到牙齿分析器子系统,例如数字视频处理器(14)和用于电子确定患者牙齿颜色的彩色显示监视器。 最初,摄像机拍摄(26)一系列对应于参考遮光板引导件(34)的牙齿的数字彩色图像,并将参考阴影与患者牙齿的图像进行电子比较。 在优选实施例中,比较在一组伪像素上进行比较,每组伪像素对应于高分辨率相机中的一组像素。 一旦找到匹配,就将其传送给系统(52)的用户。 在具体实施例中,相机配备有套筒和照明子系统,其有助于减少由于外部因素导致的数字图像的颜色变化。

    MINIATURE COLORIMETER
    265.
    发明申请

    公开(公告)号:WO00012020A1

    公开(公告)日:2000-03-09

    申请号:PCT/US1999/020141

    申请日:1999-09-02

    Abstract: The invention is a colorimeter (1) for measurement of the color of an object. The colorimeter (1) comprises a hand-held probe which is similar in size and shape to a large writing pen and provides the capability of measuring the color of a spot or target on, or within, the surface of an object. A measurement is made while placing the tip (3) of the probe against, or in close proximity to, the surface of the object. The colorimeter (1) generates from a single measurement three color data points representing the reflectance of the spot measured at the wavelengths of three primary colors. From those data points, a microprocessor can perform analyses yielding a single color value represented in various standard formats, or it can compare the measured values with a preloaded table of values. The colorimeter (1) can then present the results on a liquid crystal display (4). The colorimeter (1) contains multiple light emitting diodes (LEDs) for successively emitting light of different colors toward a target, a light sensor for receiving light reflected from the target, and a light pipe for directing light from the LEDs to the target. The display may be an integral part of the probe or contained in a separate display module connected to the probe by an electrical cable.

    Abstract translation: 本发明是用于测量物体颜色的比色计(1)。 色度计(1)包括手提式探头,其尺寸和形状与大笔写笔类似,并且提供测量物体表面上或内部的点或目标的颜色的能力。 在将探针的尖端(3)放置在物体的表面上或紧邻物体表面的同时进行测量。 色度计(1)从单个测量值生成表示在三原色波长处测得的光斑的反射率的三个颜色数据点。 从这些数据点,微处理器可以执行产生以各种标准格式表示的单个颜色值的分析,或者可以将测量值与预加载的值进行比较。 然后,色度计(1)可将结果呈现在液晶显示器(4)上。 色度计(1)包含用于连续地向目标发射不同颜色的光的多个发光二极管(LED),用于接收从目标物反射的光的光传感器和用于将来自LED的光引导到目标的光管。 显示器可以是探针的组成部分,或者包含在通过电缆连接到探针的单独的显示模块中。

    AUTOMATED TOOTH SHADE ANALYSIS AND MATCHING SYSTEM
    266.
    发明申请
    AUTOMATED TOOTH SHADE ANALYSIS AND MATCHING SYSTEM 审中-公开
    自动色谱分析与匹配系统

    公开(公告)号:WO99056658A1

    公开(公告)日:1999-11-11

    申请号:PCT/US1999/009857

    申请日:1999-05-05

    Abstract: A patient's dental prosthesis (e.g., a prosthesis tooth, crown, veneer, or bridge) is made by acquiring an image (42) of the patient's teeth that contains black (54) and white (58) normalization references. These references are black, and white porcelain, for example, that allow software of the invention to determine absolute black and absolute white within the image. The image is then normalized in accordance with normalization references, which corrects the image for variations in lighting conditions and image source. The normalized image (60) is then standardized by matching the pixels of the normalized image (60) to selected shade standards (62). The dental prosthesis can then be manufactured by a lab technician by referring to the standardized image (66). The tooth shade analysis, and matching system is also applicable to direct restorations of natural teeth, such as repair of chipped or broken teeth.

    Abstract translation: 通过获取包含黑色(54)和白色(58)标准化参考的患者牙齿的图像(42)来制作患者的假牙(例如,假体牙,冠,胶合板或桥)。 这些参考文献是黑色和白色瓷器,例如允许本发明的软件确定图像内的绝对黑色和绝对白色。 然后根据归一化参考来对图像进行归一化,其校正图像以获得照明条件和图像源的变化。 然后通过将归一化图像(60)的像素与选择的色调标准(62)相匹配来对归一化图像(60)进行标准化。 然后可以由实验室技术人员通过参考标准化图像来制造牙科假体(66)。 牙齿分析和匹配系统也适用于直接修复天然牙齿,如修复牙齿碎裂或断裂。

    APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR MEASURING OPTICAL CHARACTERISTICS OF TEETH
    267.
    发明申请
    APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR MEASURING OPTICAL CHARACTERISTICS OF TEETH 审中-公开
    测量光学光学特性的装置和方法

    公开(公告)号:WO1997024075A1

    公开(公告)日:1997-07-10

    申请号:PCT/US1997000129

    申请日:1997-01-02

    Abstract: Color measuring systems and methods such as for determining the color or other characteristics of teeth are disclosed. Perimeter receiver fiber optics (7) are spaced apart from a central source fiber optic (5) and receive light reflected from the surface of the object/tooth being measured. Light from the perimeter fiber optics pass to a variety of filters. The system utilizes the perimeter receiver fiber optics (7) to determine information regarding the height and angle of the probe (1) with respect to the object/tooth being measured. Under processor control, the color measurement may be made at a predetermined height and angle. Various color spectral photometer arrangements are disclosed. Translucency, fluorescence and/or surface texture data also may be obtained. Audio feedback may be provided to guide operator use of the system. The probe may have a removable or shielded tip (340) for contamination prevention. A method of producing dental prostheses based on measured data also is disclosed. Measured data also may be stored and/or organized as part of a patient data base.

    Abstract translation: 公开了用于确定牙齿的颜色或其他特性的颜色测量系统和方法。 周边接收器光纤(7)与中心光源光纤(5)间隔开,并接收被测物体/齿表面反射的光。 来自周边光纤的光通过各种滤光片。 该系统利用周边接收器光纤(7)来确定关于探头(1)相对于所测量的物体/齿的高度和角度的信息。 在处理器控制下,可以以预定的高度和角度进行颜色测量。 公开了各种颜色光谱光度计布置。 也可以获得半透明度,荧光和/或表面纹理数据。 可以提供音频反馈以指导操作者使用该系统。 探针可以具有用于防止污染的可移除或屏蔽的尖端(340)。 还公开了一种基于测量数据生产牙科假体的方法。 测量的数据也可以存储和/或组织为患者数据库的一部分。

    COMPUTERISED COLOUR MATCHING
    268.
    发明申请
    COMPUTERISED COLOUR MATCHING 审中-公开
    电脑彩色匹配

    公开(公告)号:WO1990000733A1

    公开(公告)日:1990-01-25

    申请号:PCT/AU1989000297

    申请日:1989-07-14

    CPC classification number: A61C19/10 G01J3/46 G01J3/463 G01J3/508

    Abstract: A method of computerised colour matching for articles where articles are photographed, using a still video camera, against a set of reference colours. The photographs are stored on a diskette (34) which is read on a recorder (54). The compouter (55) compares the set of reference colours against an absolute set of colours and generates a compensation factor which is applied to the photographed colours to produce a corrected photograph. Areas of the corrected photograph may be selected for computer enhancement and a computer generated map may be produced to enable the colour of other articles to be matched to the photographed articles.

    Abstract translation: 一种用于使用静态摄像机拍摄物品的物品的计算机化颜色匹配的方法,针对一组参考颜色。 照片存储在在记录器(54)上读取的软盘(34)上。 compterer(55)将参考颜色集合与绝对颜色集进行比较,并产生应用于所拍摄的颜色的补偿因子以产生校正后的照片。 可以选择校正照片的区域用于计算机增强,并且可以产生计算机生成的地图,以使其他物品的颜色与拍摄的物品匹配。

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