公开(公告)号：US20080026337A1

公开(公告)日：2008-01-31

申请号：US11865571

申请日：2007-10-01

Applicant: Wayne Jung ,  Russell Jung ,  Walter Sloan ,  Alan Loudermilk

Inventor： Wayne Jung ,  Russell Jung ,  Walter Sloan ,  Alan Loudermilk

IPC: A61C19/04 ,  G01J3/50

CPC classification number: G01N21/25 ,  A61C19/04 ,  G01J1/0271 ,  G01J3/02 ,  G01J3/0218 ,  G01J3/0256 ,  G01J3/0264 ,  G01J3/0272 ,  G01J3/0278 ,  G01J3/0291 ,  G01J3/0294 ,  G01J3/36 ,  G01J3/46 ,  G01J3/462 ,  G01J3/463 ,  G01J3/508 ,  G01J3/51 ,  G01J3/513 ,  G01J3/524 ,  G01J2003/466 ,  G01N21/57

Abstract: A miniaturized spectrometer/spectrophotometer system and methods are disclosed. A probe tip including one or more light sources and a plurality of light receivers is provided. A first spectrometer system receives light from a first set of the plurality of light receivers. A second spectrometer system receives light from a second set of the plurality of light receivers. A processor, wherein the processor receives data generated by the first spectrometer system and the second spectrometer system, wherein an optical measurement of a sample under test is produced based on the data generated by the first and second spectrometer systems. Improved shade matching/prediction results are obtained through the use of volumes/regions, preferably polygons, around shades in a shade system.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种小型化光谱仪/分光光度计系统和方法。 提供了包括一个或多个光源和多个光接收器的探针尖端。 第一光谱仪系统接收来自多个光接收器的第一组的光。 第二光谱仪系统接收来自多个光接收器的第二组的光。 一种处理器，其中所述处理器接收由所述第一光谱仪系统和所述第二光谱仪系统产生的数据，其中，基于由所述第一和第二光谱仪系统产生的数据产生待测试样品的光学测量。 通过使用阴影系统中的阴影周围的体积/区域，优选多边形来获得改进的色调匹配/预测结果。

公开(公告)号：US20080024768A1

公开(公告)日：2008-01-31

申请号：US11889112

申请日：2007-08-09

Applicant: Noam Babayoff

Inventor： Noam Babayoff

IPC: G01N21/00

CPC classification number: H04N13/15 ,  A61B1/00009 ,  A61B1/00096 ,  A61B1/0615 ,  A61B1/0638 ,  A61B1/0646 ,  A61B1/0676 ,  A61B1/0684 ,  A61B1/24 ,  A61B1/247 ,  A61B5/0068 ,  A61B5/0088 ,  A61B5/1077 ,  A61B5/1079 ,  A61C9/0053 ,  A61C9/0066 ,  A61C19/04 ,  G01B11/24 ,  G01B11/25 ,  G01J3/02 ,  G01J3/0205 ,  G01J3/0208 ,  G01J3/0216 ,  G01J3/0218 ,  G01J3/0224 ,  G01J3/0243 ,  G01J3/0256 ,  G01J3/10 ,  G01J3/462 ,  G01J3/50 ,  G01J3/501 ,  G01J3/508 ,  G01J3/51 ,  G01N21/255 ,  G06F19/00 ,  G06T7/0012 ,  G06T7/12 ,  G06T7/90 ,  G06T2207/10024 ,  G06T2207/10028 ,  G06T2207/30036 ,  H01L27/14868 ,  H04N13/207 ,  H04N13/257 ,  H04N13/271 ,  H04N13/296

Abstract: A device for determining the surface topology and associated color of a structure, such as a teeth segment, includes a scanner for providing depth data for points along a two-dimensional array substantially orthogonal to the depth direction, and an image acquisition means for providing color data for each of the points of the array, while the spatial disposition of the device with respect to the structure is maintained substantially unchanged. A processor combines the color data and depth data for each point in the array, thereby providing a three-dimensional color virtual model of the surface of the structure. A corresponding method for determining the surface topology and associated color of a structure is also provided.

Abstract translation: 用于确定诸如齿段的结构的表面拓扑和相关联颜色的装置包括用于为基本上与深度方向正交的二维阵列的点提供深度数据的扫描器，以及用于提供颜色的图像获取装置 数据，而阵列相对于结构的空间布置基本上保持不变。 处理器组合阵列中每个点的颜色数据和深度数据，从而提供结构表面的三维颜色虚拟模型。 还提供了用于确定结构的表面拓扑和相关联颜色的相应方法。

公开(公告)号：US20080018889A1

公开(公告)日：2008-01-24

申请号：US11863140

申请日：2007-09-27

Applicant: Wayne Jung ,  Russell Jung ,  Walter Sloan ,  Alan Loudermilk

Inventor： Wayne Jung ,  Russell Jung ,  Walter Sloan ,  Alan Loudermilk

IPC: G01N21/00 ,  G01J3/00

CPC classification number: G01N21/25 ,  A61C19/04 ,  G01J1/0271 ,  G01J3/02 ,  G01J3/0218 ,  G01J3/0256 ,  G01J3/0264 ,  G01J3/0272 ,  G01J3/0278 ,  G01J3/0291 ,  G01J3/0294 ,  G01J3/36 ,  G01J3/46 ,  G01J3/462 ,  G01J3/463 ,  G01J3/508 ,  G01J3/51 ,  G01J3/513 ,  G01J3/524 ,  G01J2003/466 ,  G01N21/57

Abstract: A miniaturized spectrometer/spectrophotometer system and methods are disclosed. A probe tip including one or more light sources and a plurality of light receivers is provided. A first spectrometer system receives light from a first set of the plurality of light receivers. A second spectrometer system receives light from a second set of the plurality of light receivers. A processor, wherein the processor receives data generated by the first spectrometer system and the second spectrometer system, wherein an optical measurement of a sample under test is produced based on the data generated by the first and second spectrometer systems.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种小型化光谱仪/分光光度计系统和方法。 提供了包括一个或多个光源和多个光接收器的探针尖端。 第一光谱仪系统接收来自多个光接收器的第一组的光。 第二光谱仪系统接收来自多个光接收器的第二组的光。 一种处理器，其中所述处理器接收由所述第一光谱仪系统和所述第二光谱仪系统产生的数据，其中，基于由所述第一和第二光谱仪系统产生的数据产生待测试样品的光学测量。

公开(公告)号：US20070076206A1

公开(公告)日：2007-04-05

申请号：US11523763

申请日：2006-09-18

Applicant: Wayne Jung ,  Russell Jung ,  Alan Loudermilk

Inventor： Wayne Jung ,  Russell Jung ,  Alan Loudermilk

IPC: G01N21/25 ,  G01J3/51

CPC classification number: G01J3/0208 ,  A61B2560/0223 ,  A61B2560/0233 ,  A61C19/10 ,  G01J3/02 ,  G01J3/0218 ,  G01J3/0264 ,  G01J3/0272 ,  G01J3/0291 ,  G01J3/0297 ,  G01J3/04 ,  G01J3/10 ,  G01J3/46 ,  G01J3/50 ,  G01J3/508 ,  G01J3/51 ,  G01J3/513 ,  G01J3/524 ,  G01N21/251 ,  G01N21/474 ,  G01N21/57 ,  G01N2021/6484

Abstract: Color measuring systems and methods are disclosed. Perimeter receiver fiber optics are spaced apart from a central source fiber optic and receive light reflected from the surface of the object being measured. Light from the perimeter fiber optics pass to a variety of filters. The system utilizes the perimeter receiver fiber optics to determine information regarding the height and angle of the probe with respect to the object 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 for contamination prevention.

Abstract translation: 公开了彩色测量系统和方法。 外围接收器光纤与中心光纤光纤间隔开并接收从待测物体的表面反射的光。 来自周边光纤的光通过各种滤光片。 该系统利用周边接收机光纤来确定关于探头相对于被测量物体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。 探头可能具有可移除或屏蔽的尖端，以防止污染。

公开(公告)号：US20070061111A1

公开(公告)日：2007-03-15

申请号：US11475717

申请日：2006-06-26

Applicant: Wayne Jung ,  Russell Jung ,  Alan Loudermilk

Inventor： Wayne Jung ,  Russell Jung ,  Alan Loudermilk

IPC: G06F11/00

CPC classification number: G01J3/02 ,  G01J1/0411 ,  G01J1/0437 ,  G01J1/0474 ,  G01J1/06 ,  G01J1/44 ,  G01J3/0205 ,  G01J3/0208 ,  G01J3/0216 ,  G01J3/0218 ,  G01J3/0227 ,  G01J3/0229 ,  G01J3/0251 ,  G01J3/0259 ,  G01J3/0264 ,  G01J3/027 ,  G01J3/0275 ,  G01J3/0278 ,  G01J3/0283 ,  G01J3/0291 ,  G01J3/10 ,  G01J3/2803 ,  G01J3/46 ,  G01J3/463 ,  G01J3/508 ,  G01J3/51 ,  G01J3/513

Abstract: Optical characteristic measuring systems and methods such as for determining the color or other optical characteristics of teeth are disclosed. Perimeter receiver fiber optics preferably are spaced apart from a source fiber optic and receive light 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 to determine information regarding the height and angle of the probe with respect to the object/tooth being measured. Under processor control, the optical characteristics measurement may be made at a predetermined height and angle. Various color spectral photometer arrangements are disclosed. Translucency, fluorescence, gloss 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 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. Such methods and implements may be desirably utilized for purposes of detecting and preventing counterfeiting or the like.

Abstract translation: 公开了用于确定牙齿的颜色或其他光学特性的光学特性测量系统和方法。 周边接收机光纤优选地与源光纤间隔开，并且从被测量的物体/齿的表面接收光。 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来确定关于探头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光学特性测量。 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，光泽度和/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。 探头可能具有可移除或屏蔽的尖端，以防止污染。 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。 为了检测和防止伪造等目的，可以期望地使用这些方法和装置。

公开(公告)号：US07116408B2

公开(公告)日：2006-10-03

申请号：US11146488

申请日：2005-06-06

Applicant: Wayne D. Jung ,  Russell W. Jung ,  Walter W. Sloan ,  Alan R. Loudermilk

Inventor： Wayne D. Jung ,  Russell W. Jung ,  Walter W. Sloan ,  Alan R. Loudermilk

IPC: G01N21/00 ,  G01N21/25 ,  G01J3/28

CPC classification number: G01N21/25 ,  A61C19/04 ,  G01J1/0271 ,  G01J3/02 ,  G01J3/0218 ,  G01J3/0256 ,  G01J3/0264 ,  G01J3/0272 ,  G01J3/0278 ,  G01J3/0291 ,  G01J3/0294 ,  G01J3/36 ,  G01J3/46 ,  G01J3/462 ,  G01J3/463 ,  G01J3/508 ,  G01J3/51 ,  G01J3/513 ,  G01J3/524 ,  G01J2003/466 ,  G01N21/57

Abstract: Optical properties of an object are determined via light provided to the object via a probe tip including a plurality of light source/light receiver pairs. Light is received from a first light source/light receiver pair, and the first light source/light receiver pair is arranged so that a first measurement generates data based on light from the object received from a first average optical depth or first thickness sensitivity. Light is received from a second light source/light receiver pair, and the second light source/light receiver pair is arranged so that a second measurement generates data based on light from the object received from a second average optical depth or a second thickness sensitivity. The second average optical depth is different from the first average optical depth. Optical properties of the object are determined based on the data generated by the first and second measurements.

Abstract translation: 通过经由包括多个光源/光接收器对的探针尖端提供给对象的光来确定物体的光学特性。 光从第一光源/光接收器对接收，并且第一光源/光接收器对被布置成使得第一测量基于从第一平均光学深度或第一厚度灵敏度接收的来自物体的光生成数据。 光从第二光源/光接收器对接收，并且第二光源/光接收器对被布置成使得第二测量基于从第二平均光学深度或第二厚度灵敏度接收的来自物体的光生成数据。 第二平均光学深度与第一平均光学深度不同。 基于由第一和第二测量产生的数据确定对象的光学特性。

公开(公告)号：US20060050264A1

公开(公告)日：2006-03-09

申请号：US11257625

申请日：2005-10-24

Applicant: Wayne Jung ,  Russell Jung ,  Alan Loudermilk

Inventor： Wayne Jung ,  Russell Jung ,  Alan Loudermilk

IPC: G01N21/00

CPC classification number: G01J3/51 ,  A61B5/0088 ,  G01J3/02 ,  G01J3/0208 ,  G01J3/0218 ,  G01J3/0229 ,  G01J3/0264 ,  G01J3/0272 ,  G01J3/0278 ,  G01J3/0283 ,  G01J3/0291 ,  G01J3/463 ,  G01J3/508 ,  G01J3/513 ,  G01J3/524 ,  G01J2003/1217 ,  G01J2003/1234 ,  G01J2003/468 ,  G01N21/251 ,  G01N21/474 ,  G01N21/57 ,  G06F19/00

Abstract: Optical characteristic measuring systems and methods such as for determining the color or other optical characteristics of teeth are disclosed. Perimeter receiver fiber optics are spaced apart from a source fiber optic and receive light 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 to determine information regarding the height and angle of the probe with respect to the object/tooth being measured. Under processor control, the optical characteristics measurement may be made at a predetermined height and angle. Various color spectral photometer arrangements are disclosed. Translucency, fluorescence, gloss 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 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光学特性的光学特性测量系统和方法。 周边接收器光纤与源光纤间隔开并且接收来自被测量物体/齿表面的光。 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来确定关于探头相对于被测量物体/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光学特性测量。 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，光泽度和/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。 探头可能具有可移除或屏蔽的尖端，以防止污染。 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。

公开(公告)号：US20060023218A1

公开(公告)日：2006-02-02

申请号：US11179921

申请日：2005-07-11

Applicant: Wayne Jung ,  Russell Jung ,  Alan Loudermilk

Inventor： Wayne Jung ,  Russell Jung ,  Alan Loudermilk

IPC: G01N21/00 ,  G01N21/25 ,  G06K7/10

CPC classification number: A61C19/10 ,  A61B5/0075 ,  A61B5/0084 ,  A61B5/0088 ,  A61B5/1034 ,  A61B5/4547 ,  A61B2560/0233 ,  G01J3/02 ,  G01J3/0205 ,  G01J3/0218 ,  G01J3/0229 ,  G01J3/0251 ,  G01J3/0262 ,  G01J3/0264 ,  G01J3/04 ,  G01J3/10 ,  G01J3/2803 ,  G01J3/46 ,  G01J3/50 ,  G01J3/508 ,  G01J3/51 ,  G01J3/513 ,  G01J3/524 ,  G01J2003/1213 ,  G01J2003/2869 ,  G01N21/255 ,  G01N21/474 ,  G01N21/57 ,  G01N21/6486 ,  G01N2021/6484 ,  G06F19/00

Abstract: Optical characteristic measuring systems and methods such as for determining the color or other optical characteristics of teeth are disclosed. Perimeter receiver fiber optics preferably are spaced apart from a source fiber optic and receive light 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 to determine information regarding the height and angle of the probe with respect to the object/tooth being measured. Under processor control, the optical characteristics measurement may be made at a predetermined height and angle. Various color spectral photometer arrangements are disclosed. Translucency, fluorescence, gloss 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 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. Such methods and implements may be desirably utilized for purposes of detecting and preventing counterfeiting or the like. Low cost and small form factor spectrometers, and methods for manufacturing the same, also are disclosed. Spectrometers and spectrophotometers embedded in printing and scanning and other type devices, as well as computer companion devices, scope-type devices and the like, also are disclosed. Data encoding based on such devices also may be implemented.

公开(公告)号：US20050283065A1

公开(公告)日：2005-12-22

申请号：US11154523

申请日：2005-06-17

Applicant: Noam Babayoff

Inventor： Noam Babayoff

IPC: A61B1/04 ,  A61B1/24 ,  A61B1/247 ,  A61B5/00 ,  A61B5/05 ,  A61B5/107 ,  A61C9/00 ,  A61C13/00 ,  G01B11/24 ,  G01J3/02 ,  G01J3/50

CPC classification number: H04N13/15 ,  A61B1/00009 ,  A61B1/00096 ,  A61B1/0615 ,  A61B1/0638 ,  A61B1/0646 ,  A61B1/0676 ,  A61B1/0684 ,  A61B1/24 ,  A61B1/247 ,  A61B5/0068 ,  A61B5/0088 ,  A61B5/1077 ,  A61B5/1079 ,  A61C9/0053 ,  A61C9/0066 ,  A61C19/04 ,  G01B11/24 ,  G01B11/25 ,  G01J3/02 ,  G01J3/0205 ,  G01J3/0208 ,  G01J3/0216 ,  G01J3/0218 ,  G01J3/0224 ,  G01J3/0243 ,  G01J3/0256 ,  G01J3/10 ,  G01J3/462 ,  G01J3/50 ,  G01J3/501 ,  G01J3/508 ,  G01J3/51 ,  G01N21/255 ,  G06F19/00 ,  G06T7/0012 ,  G06T7/12 ,  G06T7/90 ,  G06T2207/10024 ,  G06T2207/10028 ,  G06T2207/30036 ,  H01L27/14868 ,  H04N13/207 ,  H04N13/257 ,  H04N13/271 ,  H04N13/296

Abstract: A method for providing data useful in procedures associated with the oral cavity, in which at least one numerical entity representative of the three-dimensional surface geometry and color of at least part of the intra-oral cavity is provided and then manipulated to provide desired data therefrom.

Abstract translation: 一种用于提供有用于与口腔相关联的过程的数据的方法，其中提供表示至少部分口腔内的三维表面几何形状和颜色的至少一个数字实体，然后被操纵以提供期望的数据 由此。

公开(公告)号：US06958810B2

公开(公告)日：2005-10-25

申请号：US10453832

申请日：2003-06-02

Applicant: Wayne D Jung ,  Russell W. Jung ,  Alan R. Loudermilk

Inventor： Wayne D Jung ,  Russell W. Jung ,  Alan R. Loudermilk

IPC: G01J3/02 ,  G01J3/12 ,  G01J3/51 ,  G01N21/25 ,  G01N21/47 ,  G01N21/57 ,  G01N21/00 ,  G01N21/55

CPC classification number: G01J3/51 ,  A61B5/0088 ,  G01J3/02 ,  G01J3/0208 ,  G01J3/0218 ,  G01J3/0229 ,  G01J3/0264 ,  G01J3/0272 ,  G01J3/0278 ,  G01J3/0283 ,  G01J3/0291 ,  G01J3/463 ,  G01J3/508 ,  G01J3/513 ,  G01J3/524 ,  G01J2003/1217 ,  G01J2003/1234 ,  G01J2003/468 ,  G01N21/251 ,  G01N21/474 ,  G01N21/57 ,  G06F19/00

Abstract: Optical characteristic measuring systems and methods such as for determining the color or other optical characteristics of teeth are disclosed. Perimeter receiver fiber optics are spaced apart from a source fiber optic and receive light 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 to determine information regarding the height and angle of the probe with respect to the object/tooth being measured. Under processor control, the optical characteristics measurement may be made at a predetermined height and angle. Various color spectral photometer arrangements are disclosed. Translucency, fluorescence, gloss 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 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光学特性的光学特性测量系统和方法。 周边接收器光纤与源光纤间隔开并且接收来自被测量物体/齿表面的光。 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来确定关于探头相对于被测量物体/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光学特性测量。 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，光泽度和/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。 探头可能具有可移除或屏蔽的尖端，以防止污染。 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。