公开(公告)号：US07397562B2

公开(公告)日：2008-07-08

申请号：US11475717

申请日：2006-06-26

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: 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: A method for determining spectral characteristics of an object is disclosed. A probe is positioned in proximity relative to the object and provides light to a surface of the object and receives light from the object. One or more critical heights are defined below which no specularly refelcted light is received and propagated. Prior to positioning the probe in proximity relative to the object, a plurality of position-sensitive calibration/normalization reference and a plurality of calibration/normalization measurements are taken with the probe at a plurality of predetermined positions with respect to the calibration/normalization reference. The intensity of light received is determined in a plurality of spectral bands with one or more measurements. The spectral characteristics of the object are determined based on the one or more measurements and based on data taken from one or more of the calibration/normalization measurements.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于确定物体的光谱特性的方法。 探针相对于物体定位在邻近处，并且向对象的表面提供光并接收来自物体的光。 下面定义了一个或多个关键的高度，其中没有镜面反射光被接收和传播。 在将探针定位在相对于物体附近之前，多个位置敏感的校准/归一化参考和多个校准/归一化测量在探针相对于校准/归一化参考的多个预定位置处被采集。 在具有一个或多个测量的多个光谱带中确定所接收的光的强度。 基于一个或多个测量并且基于从一个或多个校准/归一化测量获取的数据来确定对象的光谱特性。

公开(公告)号：US20080131836A1

公开(公告)日：2008-06-05

申请号：US12018480

申请日：2008-01-23

Applicant: Frederick A. RUEGGEBERG

Inventor： Frederick A. RUEGGEBERG

IPC: A61C3/00 ,  F21V5/04 ,  A61B1/24

CPC classification number: A61C13/082 ,  A61B1/0638 ,  A61B1/0692 ,  A61B1/24 ,  A61C1/088 ,  F21S10/023 ,  F21V5/04 ,  F21V7/045 ,  F21V13/04 ,  F21W2107/10 ,  F21W2131/406 ,  F21Y2113/13 ,  F21Y2115/10 ,  G01J3/0251 ,  G01J3/10 ,  G01J3/508

Abstract: An illumination device including an integrating sphere and at least one light source. The integrating sphere is hollow and houses the at least one light source in it. The light source can be manipulated between a first configuration and a second configuration. The illumination device emits a first spectrum of light when the light source is in the first configuration, and a second spectrum of light when the light source is in the second configuration.

Abstract translation: 一种包括积分球和至少一个光源的照明装置。 积分球是中空的，并且在其中容纳至少一个光源。 可以在第一配置和第二配置之间操纵光源。 当光源处于第一配置时，照明装置发射第一光谱，并且当光源处于第二配置时发射第二光谱。

公开(公告)号：US20080094631A1

公开(公告)日：2008-04-24

申请号：US11827439

申请日：2007-07-11

Applicant: Wayne Jung ,  Russell Jung ,  Alan Loudermilk

Inventor： Wayne Jung ,  Russell Jung ,  Alan Loudermilk

IPC: G01N21/25 ,  G01J3/42

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.

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。 低成本和小尺寸光谱仪及其制造方法也被公开。 还公开了嵌入在印刷和扫描和其它类型装置中的光谱仪和分光光度计，以及计算机辅助装置，示波器型装置等。 也可以实现基于这样的设备的数据编码。

公开(公告)号：US20080090198A1

公开(公告)日：2008-04-17

申请号：US11549208

申请日：2006-10-13

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: A61C1/00 ,  A61C5/00

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：US20080074667A1

公开(公告)日：2008-03-27

申请号：US11857056

申请日：2007-09-18

Applicant: James L. Overbeck ,  Weston L. Harness

Inventor： James L. Overbeck ,  Weston L. Harness

IPC: G01J3/46

CPC classification number: G01J3/02 ,  G01J1/0488 ,  G01J1/32 ,  G01J1/4228 ,  G01J3/0216 ,  G01J3/0218 ,  G01J3/0262 ,  G01J3/0264 ,  G01J3/0272 ,  G01J3/0291 ,  G01J3/50 ,  G01J3/501 ,  G01J3/508 ,  G01J3/513 ,  G01J2001/4247

Abstract: A color measurement instrument and color measurement method for measuring a color of a surface are provided. The instrument includes a plurality of independently switchable light sources characterized by differing spectral ranges, and a plurality of light guides configured to receive light from the light sources and to direct the received light to a light emitting portion of the instrument for illuminating the surface. The instrument further includes a first light detector configured to receive a portion of the light reflected from the surface. The first light detector is a wideband light detector.

Abstract translation: 提供了用于测量表面颜色的颜色测量仪器和颜色测量方法。 仪器包括多个独立可切换的光源，其特征在于不同的光谱范围，以及多个光导件，被配置为接收来自光源的光并将接收的光引导到仪器的发光部分以照射表面。 仪器还包括第一光检测器，其构造成接收从表面反射的光的一部分。 第一个光检测器是宽带光检测器。

公开(公告)号：US20080024868A1

公开(公告)日：2008-01-31

申请号：US11597098

申请日：2005-06-06

Applicant: Toshiro Okamura ,  Toru Wada

Inventor： Toshiro Okamura ,  Toru Wada

IPC: G02B5/02

CPC classification number: A61B1/24 ,  A61B1/063 ,  A61B1/0676 ,  A61B1/0684 ,  G01J3/0216 ,  G01J3/0251 ,  G01J3/0264 ,  G01J3/0272 ,  G01J3/10 ,  G01J3/501 ,  G01J3/508

Abstract: There is provided a small sized imaging apparatus which can measure with high accuracy a color distribution of a surface of an object, in which a light intensity distribution on a predetermined surface in a direction substantially perpendicular to an optical axis is uniform, and a change in an amount of light in a direction along the optical axis is reduced, and an illuminating unit which used in this imaging apparatus. (The imaging apparatus) Includes a light source section (210) which supplies illuminating light, a diffusing section (211) which diffuses by reflecting the illuminating light from the light source section (210), and aperture sections (212a and 212b) which allow to emerge diffused illuminating light, and the aperture sections (212a and 212b) has an aperture diameter D which allows the diffused illuminating light to emerge as a substantially parallel light.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种小尺寸的成像装置，其可以高精度地测量物体表面的颜色分布，其中在基本上垂直于光轴的方向上的预定表面上的光强度分布是均匀的， 沿着光轴的方向上的光量减少，并且在该成像装置中使用的照明单元。 （成像装置）包括：提供照明光的光源部（210），通过反射来自光源部（210）的照明光而扩散的漫射部（211）;以及开口部（212a，212b） 允许出现扩散的照明光，并且孔部分（212a和212b）具有孔径D，其允许扩散的照明光作为基本平行的光出现。

公开(公告)号：US20070140553A1

公开(公告)日：2007-06-21

申请号：US11636753

申请日：2006-12-11

Applicant: Masaya Katsumata

Inventor： Masaya Katsumata

IPC: G06K9/00

CPC classification number: G01J3/46 ,  G01J3/0264 ,  G01J3/462 ,  G01J3/463 ,  G01J3/50 ,  G01J3/501 ,  G01J3/508 ,  G01J2003/466

Abstract: An object is to represent the difference of colors of a vital tooth and a tooth sample in a highly precise manner and to compare the colors in a relatively easy manner. The invention provides a dental colorimetry apparatus including a shade-guide-information storage unit configured to store acquired image data of a tooth sample and calorimetric information of each pixel acquired on the basis of the acquired image data; a pixel extracting unit configured to acquire reference calorimetric information used as a reference when carrying out a comparison with the vital tooth, to compare the reference calorimetric information and the calorimetric information for each pixel of the tooth sample, and to extract pixels whose comparison results satisfy a predetermined condition; an image-generating unit configured to create a sample comparison image in which a third pixel group including pixels extracted by the pixel extracting unit and a fourth pixel group including pixels that are not extracted are represented by different colors; and a display device configured to display the sample comparison image created by the image-generating unit.

Abstract translation: 目的是以高度精确的方式表示生牙和牙齿样品的颜色差异，并以相对容易的方式比较颜色。 本发明提供了一种牙科比色法装置，其包括：色调引导信息存储单元，被配置为基于获取的图像数据存储获取的牙齿样本的图像数据和获取的每个像素的量度信息; 像素提取单元，被配置为当与生命牙齿进行比较时获取用作参考的参考量热信息，比较参考量度信息和牙齿样本的每个像素的量热信息，并且提取比较结果满足的像素 预定条件; 图像生成单元，被配置为创建样本比较图像，其中包括由所述像素提取单元提取的像素的第三像素组和包括未提取的像素的第四像素组由不同的颜色表示; 以及显示装置，被配置为显示由图像生成单元创建的样本比较图像。

公开(公告)号：US20070140539A1

公开(公告)日：2007-06-21

申请号：US11636754

申请日：2006-12-11

Applicant: Masaya Katsumata ,  Osamu Konno

Inventor： Masaya Katsumata ,  Osamu Konno

IPC: G06K9/00

CPC classification number: A61B1/0005 ,  A61B1/0638 ,  A61B1/0676 ,  A61B1/0684 ,  A61B1/24 ,  A61B5/0088 ,  A61B5/7435 ,  G01J3/02 ,  G01J3/0264 ,  G01J3/462 ,  G01J3/50 ,  G01J3/501 ,  G01J3/508 ,  G01J3/524 ,  G06T7/0012 ,  G06T7/33 ,  G06T2207/30004

Abstract: The color of a measurement object, such as a vital tooth, and the color of a comparison object to be compared with the measurement object are displayed to a user in an easily comparable manner. The invention provides an image combining apparatus including an image extracting unit for extracting an image of a vital tooth (hereinafter referred to as “measurement-object image”) from a color image of the vital tooth and extracting an image of a shade guide (hereinafter referred to as “comparison-object image”) from a color image of the shade guide, a combining-reference-line setting unit for setting combining reference lines on the measurement-object image and the comparison-object image, a combining unit for combining the measurement-object image and the comparison-object image to form a combined image, and a correction unit for correcting at least one of the measurement-object image and the comparison-object image so as to align their outlines on the combining reference line in the combined image when the outlines are not aligned.

Abstract translation: 测量对象（例如重要牙齿）的颜色以及要与测量对象进行比较的比较对象的颜色以易于比较的方式显示给用户。 本发明提供了一种图像合成装置，包括：图像提取单元，用于从生命牙齿的彩色图像中提取生命牙齿的图像（以下称为“测量对象图像”），并提取阴影引导件的图像 被称为“比较对象图像”），组合基准线设定单元，用于将测量对象图像和比较对象图像上的参考线组合，组合单元，用于组合 测量对象图像和比较对象图像以形成组合图像;以及校正单元，用于校正测量对象图像和比较对象图像中的至少一个，以便将其组合参考线上的轮廓对准 当轮廓未对齐时的组合图像。

公开(公告)号：US20070115472A1

公开(公告)日：2007-05-24

申请号：US11523798

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: 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: 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：US07097450B2

公开(公告)日：2006-08-29

申请号：US10407624

申请日：2003-04-04

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

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

IPC: A61C19/10 ,  A61C3/00

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 ,  G06F19/00

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。