公开(公告)号：US20120100508A1

公开(公告)日：2012-04-26

申请号：US13343418

申请日：2012-01-04

Applicant: Maryann Lehmann ,  Curtis A. Vock

Inventor： Maryann Lehmann ,  Curtis A. Vock

IPC: A61C5/10

CPC classification number: G06F19/3425 ,  A01K2217/05 ,  A61C19/00 ,  C07K14/705 ,  C07K16/18 ,  G01J3/46 ,  G01J3/462 ,  G01J3/463 ,  G01J3/508 ,  G06F19/00 ,  G06F19/321 ,  G06F19/325 ,  G06F19/3418 ,  G06F19/3475 ,  G06F19/3481 ,  G16H10/60 ,  G16H50/50 ,  G16H80/00 ,  Y10S715/971

Abstract: The invention relates to a computer readable medium that includes one or more programs for carrying out a method for restoration of a patient's tooth. The method includes the steps of generating an electronic image of a patient's tooth; providing a preliminary treatment plan for addressing the dental needs of the patient; and forwarding the electronic image and preliminary treatment plan to a dental laboratory so that technician can evaluate the image and treatment plan and in a manner such that the technician and dentist can review and discuss the preliminary treatment plan.

Abstract translation: 本发明涉及一种计算机可读介质，其包括用于执行用于恢复患者牙齿的方法的一个或多个程序。 该方法包括产生患者牙齿的电子图像的步骤; 提供解决患者牙齿需求的初步治疗计划; 并将电子图像和初步处理计划转发到牙科实验室，以便技术人员能够评估图像和治疗计划，并且以使技术人员和牙医能够审查和讨论初步治疗计划的方式。

公开(公告)号：US08077949B2

公开(公告)日：2011-12-13

申请号：US12723733

申请日：2010-03-15

Applicant: Rongguang Liang ,  Victor C. Wong ,  Mark E. Bridges ,  Michael A. Marcus ,  David L. Patton ,  Peter D. Burns ,  Paul O. McLaughlin

Inventor： Rongguang Liang ,  Victor C. Wong ,  Mark E. Bridges ,  Michael A. Marcus ,  David L. Patton ,  Peter D. Burns ,  Paul O. McLaughlin

IPC: G06K9/00

CPC classification number: G01J3/51 ,  A61B1/00186 ,  A61B1/043 ,  A61B1/0615 ,  A61B1/0623 ,  A61B1/0638 ,  A61B1/247 ,  A61B5/0066 ,  A61B5/0088 ,  G01B11/285 ,  G01J3/02 ,  G01J3/0213 ,  G01J3/0224 ,  G01J3/36 ,  G01J3/4406 ,  G01J3/50 ,  G01J3/501 ,  G01J3/508 ,  G01J2003/468 ,  G01N21/6456

Abstract: An apparatus for imaging a tooth having a light source with a first spectral range and a second spectral range. A polarizing beamsplitter (18) light having a first polarization state toward the tooth and directs light from the tooth having a second polarization state along a return path toward a sensor (68), wherein the first and second polarization states are orthogonal. A first lens (22) in the return path directs image-bearing light from the tooth, through the polarizing beamsplitter (18), toward the sensor (68), and obtains image data from the redirected portion of the light having the second polarization state. A long-pass filter (15) in the return path attenuates light in the second spectral range. Control logic enables the sensor to obtain either the reflectance image or the fluorescence image.

Abstract translation: 一种用于对具有第一光谱范围和第二光谱范围的光源成像牙齿的装置。 一种偏振分束器（18），其具有朝向齿的第一偏振态，并且沿着返回路径将来自具有第二偏振状态的齿导向传感器（68），其中第一和第二偏振态是正交的。 返回路径中的第一透镜（22）将来自齿的图像承载光通过偏振分束器（18）朝向传感器（68）引导，并从具有第二偏振状态的光的重定向部分获得图像数据 。 返回路径中的长通滤波器（15）衰减第二光谱范围内的光。 控制逻辑使传感器能够获得反射图像或荧光图像。

公开(公告)号：US20110255092A1

公开(公告)日：2011-10-20

申请号：US12660691

申请日：2010-03-01

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

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

IPC: G01N21/55

CPC classification number: G01N21/6486 ,  A61C13/0003 ,  A61C13/0004 ,  G01J3/02 ,  G01J3/0218 ,  G01J3/0278 ,  G01J3/0291 ,  G01J3/50 ,  G01J3/508 ,  G01J3/51 ,  G01J3/513 ,  G01J2003/1234 ,  G01J2003/1239 ,  G01N21/251 ,  G01N21/255 ,  G01N21/474 ,  G01N21/645 ,  G01N2021/6463 ,  G01N2021/6484 ,  G02B6/3825 ,  G02B6/4292 ,  G16H20/40

Abstract: Color/optical characteristics measuring systems and methods are disclosed. Perimeter receiver fiber optics/elements are spaced apart from a central source fiber optic/element and received light reflected from the surface of the object is 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: 公开了颜色/光学特性测量系统和方法。 外围接收器光纤/元件与中心源光纤/元件间隔开，并且测量从物体表面反射的受光。 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：US08040514B2

公开(公告)日：2011-10-18

申请号：US12341138

申请日：2008-12-22

Applicant: Hiroyoshi Kobayashi

Inventor： Hiroyoshi Kobayashi

IPC: G01J3/46 ,  A61C19/10

CPC classification number: A61C19/10 ,  G01J3/02 ,  G01J3/0202 ,  G01J3/0237 ,  G01J3/0264 ,  G01J3/0267 ,  G01J3/0272 ,  G01J3/0291 ,  G01J3/508 ,  G01J3/52 ,  G01J3/524

Abstract: A dental color measurement tool disposed opposite an opening portion for capturing light from an artificial tooth to undergo color measurement with a color measurement device includes at least one pair of guide posts having an engaging portion corresponding to an engaging portion on the color measurement device side, and an abutment post disposed between the pair of guide posts and having a pointed convex shape to which the artificial tooth can be mounted. The abutment post has a color measurement reference surface in a color measurement light axis direction as the vicinity of a focus position of the color measurement device in a photographing state. When performing color measurement photographing, the artificial tooth is mounted to the abutment post to position the front thereof at the color measurement reference surface. Thus, the artificial tooth can be stably retained at a suitable position with respect to the color measurement device.

Abstract translation: 一种牙齿颜色测量工具，与开口部分相对设置，用于捕获来自人造牙齿的光，以通过颜色测量装置进行颜色测量，所述牙齿颜色测量工具包括至少一对引导柱，所述导向柱具有与所述颜色测量装置侧上的接合部相对应的接合部， 以及设置在所述一对引导柱之间并具有可以安装所述人造牙齿的尖的凸形形状的邻接柱。 邻接柱具有在测色光轴方向上的颜色测量基准面，作为拍摄状态下的测色装置的聚焦位置附近。 当进行颜色测量拍摄时，将人造牙安装到邻接支柱以将其前部定位在颜色测量参考表面处。 因此，可以将人造牙相对于颜色测量装置稳定地保持在合适的位置。

公开(公告)号：US08027038B2

公开(公告)日：2011-09-27

申请号：US13024163

申请日：2011-02-09

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: G01J3/46

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：US20110188086A1

公开(公告)日：2011-08-04

申请号：US13084084

申请日：2011-04-11

Applicant: Maryann Lehmann

Inventor： Maryann Lehmann

IPC: G06K15/02 ,  A61C19/10 ,  H04N7/18

CPC classification number: A61C19/10 ,  G01J3/46 ,  G01J3/462 ,  G01J3/463 ,  G01J3/50 ,  G01J3/508 ,  G01J3/513 ,  G01J3/52 ,  G01N21/25

Abstract: The invention relates to a non-transitory computer readable medium that includes one or more programs for carrying out a method for addressing a dental need in a patient involving modification of tooth shape, alignment, or color. The method includes the steps of receiving an electronic image of a patient's tooth; storing the image electronically in memory storage; and communicating the image to a party for evaluation of the modification of tooth shape, alignment, or color in connection with the addressing of the patient's dental need.

Abstract translation: 本发明涉及一种非暂时性计算机可读介质，其包括用于执行涉及修改牙齿形状，对准或颜色的患者中牙科需要的方法的一个或多个程序。 该方法包括接收患者牙齿的电子图像的步骤; 将图像电子地存储在存储器存储器中; 并且将图像传达给用于评估与形成患者牙齿需要的牙齿形状，对准或颜色相关的修改的一方。

公开(公告)号：US20110070559A1

公开(公告)日：2011-03-24

申请号：US12661542

申请日：2010-03-17

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

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

IPC: A61C13/00

CPC classification number: G06K9/4652 ,  A61B5/0088 ,  A61B5/061 ,  A61B5/4547 ,  A61B2560/0233 ,  A61B2562/247 ,  A61C19/04 ,  A61C19/10 ,  G01J3/02 ,  G01J3/0218 ,  G01J3/0278 ,  G01J3/0291 ,  G01J3/50 ,  G01J3/508 ,  G01J3/51 ,  G01J3/513 ,  G01J3/52

Abstract: Color measuring systems and methods such as for determining the color or other characteristics of teeth 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/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 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. 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。 周边接收器光纤与中心光纤光纤分开，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。 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：US20110013191A1

公开(公告)日：2011-01-20

申请号：US12660696

申请日：2010-03-01

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

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

IPC: G01N21/55

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。 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：US20100220211A1

公开(公告)日：2010-09-02

申请号：US12777430

申请日：2010-05-11

Applicant: Yasuhiro KOMIYA ,  Toru Wada ,  Osamu Konno ,  Nobumasa Sato

Inventor： Yasuhiro KOMIYA ,  Toru Wada ,  Osamu Konno ,  Nobumasa Sato

IPC: H04N9/73

CPC classification number: H04N9/735 ,  G01J3/508 ,  G01J3/524 ,  H04N9/045

Abstract: A photographing system for photographing a subject includes a color information detecting section for detecting color information of the subject, a color image capturing section for capturing a color image of the subject, and a color correcting section for performing color correction of a color image captured by the color image capturing section from corresponding position information of the color information detecting section and the color image capturing section, so as to enable highly accurate color correction.

Abstract translation: 用于拍摄对象的拍摄系统包括：用于检测被摄体的颜色信息的彩色信息检测部分，用于拍摄被摄体的彩色图像的彩色图像拍摄部分，以及用于执行由 彩色图像拍摄部分，其颜色信息检测部分和彩色图像拍摄部分的相应位置信息，以便能够进行高精度的颜色校正。

公开(公告)号：US07785103B2

公开(公告)日：2010-08-31

申请号：US12148530

申请日：2008-04-20

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

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

IPC: A61C1/00 ,  G01J3/51

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: A method for outputting a closest match of a plurality of electronically stored shade guide values of a dental shade guide system is disclosed. A protective tip including a hole for couples light from a probe to a measurement spot on a dental object. The probe is in proximity to a reference standard and a calibration/normalization measurement of the reference standard is taken. Light returned from the dental object is measured with an optical sensor. A first frequency proportional to an intensity of a first wavelength/spectral band of light is determined, a second frequency proportional to an intensity of a second wavelength/spectral band is determined, and a third frequency proportional to an intensity of a third wavelength/spectral band of light is determined. A closest match is selected of a plurality of electronically stored shade guide values of one or more dental shade guide systems.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于输出牙线引导系统的多个电子存储的阴影引导值的最接近匹配的方法。 一个保护尖端，包括一个孔，用于将来自探针的光照射到牙科物体上的测量点。 探头接近参考标准，并进行参考标准的校准/归一化测量。 用光学传感器测量从牙科物体返回的光。 确定与光的第一波长/光谱带的强度成比例的第一频率，确定与第二波长/频谱带的强度成比例的第二频率，并且确定与第三波长/频谱的光谱成比例的第三频率 确定光束。 选择一个或多个牙科引导系统的多个电子存储的阴影引导值中最接近的匹配。