公开(公告)号：US08851893B2

公开(公告)日：2014-10-07

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 ,  G01J3/46 ,  C07K16/18 ,  A61C19/00 ,  G01J3/50 ,  C07K14/705 ,  G06F19/00

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：US20140119622A1

公开(公告)日：2014-05-01

申请号：US14150505

申请日：2014-01-08

Applicant: CADENT LTD.

Inventor： Noam Babayoff

IPC: G06T7/00

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 associate 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关联颜色的相应方法。

公开(公告)号：US08542360B2

公开(公告)日：2013-09-24

申请号：US12217796

申请日：2008-07-09

Applicant: Harald Kerschbaumer

Inventor： Harald Kerschbaumer

IPC: A61C19/10 ,  G01J3/50

CPC classification number: A61C19/10 ,  G01J3/46 ,  G01J3/462 ,  G01J3/463 ,  G01J3/508 ,  G01J3/52

Abstract: The invention relates to a method (100) for producing color elements of a shade guide. To this end, color values of known color elements (15) of shade guides (10) with similar lightness values, hues and chromata are initially ascertained. In another method step, the color values of each new color element are determined while increasing a color distance (16) between the lightness values, hues and chromata of the previously ascertained color values.

Abstract translation: 本发明涉及一种用于产生阴影引导件的颜色元素的方法（100）。 为此，最初确定了具有相似亮度值，色调和色度的色调引导件（10）的已知颜色元素（15）的颜色值。 在另一种方法步骤中，在增加先前确定的颜色值的亮度值，色调和色度之间的色彩距离（16）的同时确定每个新颜色元素的颜色值。

公开(公告)号：US20130244197A1

公开(公告)日：2013-09-19

申请号：US13422800

申请日：2012-03-16

Applicant: Soek Gam Tjioe ,  Weng Kong Tam

Inventor： Soek Gam Tjioe ,  Weng Kong Tam

IPC: A61B6/14

CPC classification number: G01J3/0264 ,  G01J3/10 ,  G01J3/508

Abstract: A non-contact type dental shade matching device is provided, comprising a camera body for capturing image of one or more target teeth; an opaque intra-oral compartment snugly adapted for a human mouth; an opaque cover shield body connected between the camera body and the intra-oral compartment; one or more holders for holding one or more shade tabs; and a color matching module being operably connected to the camera body to receive the captured images containing color and translucency information of the target tooth and/or shade tab information, and then to process the images based on a content-based algorithm for automatic shade matching between the target tooth and the shade tabs for each of the captured images, so as to achieve an optimal dental prosthesis.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种非接触式牙套配合装置，包括用于捕获一个或多个目标牙齿的图像的照相机体; 适合人口的不透明的口腔内部隔离物; 连接在相机主体和口腔间隔间之间的不透明盖屏蔽体; 用于保持一个或多个阴影片的一个或多个保持器; 以及颜色匹配模块，其可操作地连接到照相机主体，以接收包含目标牙齿和/或阴影标签信息的颜色和半透明度信息的捕获图像，然后基于用于自动色调匹配的基于内容的算法来处理图像 在目标牙齿和阴影片之间，用于每个所捕获的图像，以便实现最佳的牙科假体。

公开(公告)号：US08472012B2

公开(公告)日：2013-06-25

申请号：US13597024

申请日：2012-08-28

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

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

IPC: G01J3/51

CPC classification number: G01N21/6486 ,  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

Abstract: An apparatus measuring optical characteristics including position detection is disclosed. A processor is coupled to a display. A first optical sensor makes a first measurement, and a second optical sensor makes a second measurement. A source of illumination and the first optical sensor determine a minimal distance between the apparatus and an external object such that illumination emitted by the source is not received by the first optical sensor when the apparatus is less than the minimal distance from the external object. A position of the apparatus with respect to an object and an optical property of light received by the apparatus are determined. A transparent member with a thickness less than the minimal distance may provide illumination external to the apparatus and receive light from external to the apparatus.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种测量包括位置检测在内的光学特性的装置。 处理器耦合到显示器。 第一光学传感器进行第一测量，第二光学传感器进行第二测量。 照明源和第一光学传感器确定设备和外部物体之间的最小距离，使得当设备小于距离外部物体的最小距离时，由源发射的照明不被第一光学传感器接收。 确定装置相对于物体的位置和由该装置接收的光的光学特性。 厚度小于最小距离的透明构件可以提供设备外部的照明并从设备的外部接收光。

公开(公告)号：US08451456B2

公开(公告)日：2013-05-28

申请号：US13620159

申请日：2012-09-14

Applicant: Noam Babayoff

Inventor： Noam Babayoff

IPC: G01B11/24

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.

公开(公告)号：US20130034823A1

公开(公告)日：2013-02-07

申请号：US13196137

申请日：2011-08-02

Applicant: Rongguang Liang ,  James R. Milch ,  Jean-Marc Inglese

Inventor： Rongguang Liang ,  James R. Milch ,  Jean-Marc Inglese

IPC: A61B6/14

CPC classification number: A61B5/4547 ,  A61B5/0088 ,  G01J3/0229 ,  G01J3/0289 ,  G01J3/501 ,  G01J3/508

Abstract: An intra-oral imaging apparatus for obtaining an image of a tooth has an image capture apparatus with an imaging sensor that is energizable to obtain image data and one or more optical elements for directing light from the tooth to the imaging sensor. An illumination apparatus has one or more light sources energizable to emit light and a spatial light modulator that is configurable to shape an illumination beam from the emitted light. One or more optical elements relay the shaped illumination beam toward the tooth surface. A control logic processor in signal communication with the imaging sensor obtains image data and in signal communication with the spatial light modulator shapes the illumination beam according to the obtained image data.

Abstract translation: 用于获得牙齿图像的口内成像装置具有具有可激励以获得图像数据的成像传感器的图像捕获装置和用于将来自牙齿的光引导到成像传感器的一个或多个光学元件。 照明装置具有可激发发光的一个或多个光源和可配置成使来自发射光的照明光束成形的空间光调制器。 一个或多个光学元件将成形的照明光束中继到牙齿表面。 与成像传感器进行信号通信的控制逻辑处理器获得图像数据，并且与空间光调制器进行信号通信，根据获得的图像数据对照明光束进行成形。

公开(公告)号：US20120321759A1

公开(公告)日：2012-12-20

申请号：US13475137

申请日：2012-05-18

Applicant: Sava Marinkovich ,  Djuro Koruga ,  Jadran Bandic ,  Lidija Matija ,  Rahul Mehendale

Inventor： Sava Marinkovich ,  Djuro Koruga ,  Jadran Bandic ,  Lidija Matija ,  Rahul Mehendale

IPC: G01N33/02

CPC classification number: A45D44/005 ,  A45D2044/007 ,  A61B5/0077 ,  A61B5/0531 ,  A61B5/1032 ,  A61B5/411 ,  A61B5/442 ,  A61B5/443 ,  A61B5/444 ,  A61B5/445 ,  A61B5/4547 ,  A61B5/4875 ,  A61B5/7257 ,  G01J3/50 ,  G01J3/508 ,  G01N21/21 ,  G01N21/55 ,  G06F19/321 ,  G06F19/3418 ,  G06Q30/0601 ,  G06T7/0016 ,  G06T2200/24 ,  G06T2207/10152 ,  G06T2207/30036 ,  G06T2207/30088 ,  G16H15/00 ,  G16H50/20 ,  G16H50/70

Abstract: The present invention generally relates to methods and systems to determine the properties of light-matter interaction in the characterization of food materials using an incident light source and a sensor to measure the opto-magnetic properties of light reflected from the food material. The opto-magnetic properties can be used to generate an opto-magnetic footprint. Comparison of the opto-magnetic footprint with opto-magnetic footprints of known materials enables characterization of the food materials. This enables detection of pesticide residues, confirmation of “organic” labeling, and determination of freshness of the food materials.

Abstract translation: 本发明一般涉及在使用入射光源和用于测量从食物材料反射的光的光磁性质的传感器的食品材料表征中确定光物质相互作用的性质的方法和系统。 光磁性能可用于产生光磁足迹。 光磁足迹与已知材料的光磁足迹的比较可以表征食品材料。 这样可以检测农药残留，确认有机标签，并确定食品新鲜度。

公开(公告)号：US08300222B2

公开(公告)日：2012-10-30

申请号：US13214978

申请日：2011-08-22

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：US08270689B2

公开(公告)日：2012-09-18

申请号：US11530987

申请日：2006-09-12

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

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

IPC: G06K9/00

CPC classification number: A61B5/0088 ,  A61B1/043 ,  A61B1/0607 ,  A61B1/0638 ,  A61B1/0646 ,  A61B1/0684 ,  A61B1/24 ,  A61B5/0035 ,  A61B5/0066 ,  A61B5/0071 ,  A61B5/0075 ,  A61B5/4547 ,  A61B5/742 ,  A61B5/7425 ,  A61C1/088 ,  G01B9/02091 ,  G01B11/2441 ,  G01J3/02 ,  G01J3/0213 ,  G01J3/0224 ,  G01J3/0272 ,  G01J3/10 ,  G01J3/4406 ,  G01J3/508 ,  G01N21/4795 ,  G01N21/6445 ,  G01N21/6456 ,  G01N21/6486 ,  G01N2021/1787

Abstract: An apparatus for obtaining an image of a tooth having at least one light source providing incident light having a first spectral range for obtaining a reflectance image (122) from the tooth and a second spectral range for exciting a fluorescence image (120) from the tooth. A polarizing beamsplitter (18) in the path of the incident light from both sources directs 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 second polarization state is orthogonal to the first polarization state. A first lens (22) in the return path directs image-bearing light from the tooth toward the sensor (68), and obtains image data from the 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.

Abstract translation: 一种用于获得具有至少一个光源的齿的图像的装置，所述至少一个光源提供具有第一光谱范围的入射光，以从所述牙齿获得反射图像（122）和用于从所述牙齿激发荧光图像（120）的第二光谱范围 。 来自两个源的入射光的路径中的偏振分束器（18）将具有第一偏振态的光朝向齿引导，并将来自具有第二偏振态的齿沿着返回路径引导到传感器（68），其中， 第二偏振态与第一偏振态正交。 返回路径中的第一透镜（22）将来自齿的图像承载光朝向传感器（68）引导，并从具有第二偏振状态的光的部分获得图像数据。 返回路径中的长通滤波器（15）衰减第二光谱范围内的光。