公开(公告)号：US20090296091A1

公开(公告)日：2009-12-03

申请号：US12203520

申请日：2008-09-03

Applicant: Gary W. Skinner ,  Lalit Keshav Mestha ,  Paul S. Bonino

Inventor： Gary W. Skinner ,  Lalit Keshav Mestha ,  Paul S. Bonino

IPC: G01J3/46

CPC classification number: G01J3/52 ,  G01J3/524 ,  G01N21/5907 ,  G01N2021/5942 ,  H04N1/6033

Abstract: Color measurements of color samples are estimated by a system and method wherein an area coverage of a color sample is computed, the color sample is printed, a color of the printed color sample, such as a set of reflectance values, is measured at a first temperature, and a color of the printed color sample is estimated at a second temperature lower than the first temperature, the estimation being based on the area coverage and a thermochromatic model which represents relationships between measured colors of printed color samples at the first and second temperatures.

Abstract translation: 通过系统和方法估计颜色样本的颜色测量，其中计算颜色样本的面积覆盖率，打印颜色样本，打印色样的颜色，例如一组反射率值，在第一 温度和印刷色样的颜色在低于第一温度的第二温度下被估计，估计是基于区域覆盖率和表示在第一和第二温度下印刷的彩色样品的测量颜色之间的关系的热色模型 。

公开(公告)号：US20090246727A1

公开(公告)日：2009-10-01

申请号：US12067595

申请日：2006-09-20

Applicant: Lorenzo Vanini ,  Mario Testoni ,  Leonardo Dondelli

Inventor： Lorenzo Vanini ,  Mario Testoni ,  Leonardo Dondelli

IPC: A61C19/10

CPC classification number: G01J3/52 ,  G01J3/463 ,  G01J3/508 ,  G01J3/524

Abstract: The referencing or calibration phantom (1) has at least a partial surface with at least two different colors or two shades of the same color The surface is at least partially opaque.

Abstract translation: 参考或校准体模（1）至少具有至少两种不同颜色或相同颜色的两个阴影的部分表面。该表面至少部分不透明。

公开(公告)号：US07574040B2

公开(公告)日：2009-08-11

申请号：US11335303

申请日：2006-01-18

Applicant: Takashi Ito ,  Makoto Fujino

Inventor： Takashi Ito ,  Makoto Fujino

IPC: G06K9/00

CPC classification number: G01J3/46 ,  G01J3/462 ,  G01J3/524 ,  H04N1/6033 ,  H04N1/6088

Abstract: For extracting a spectral distribution for correcting a result of color measurement under a first observation condition into a result of color measurement under a second observation condition, a first calorimetric value resulting from the color measurement of a sample specimen for evaluation under the first observation condition is acquired, a second calorimetric value resulting from the color measurement of the sample specimen for evaluation under the second observation condition is acquired, and the variable component of the spectral distribution depending on an observation condition as the component of the spectral distribution relating to the sample specimen for evaluation based on the first calorimetric value and the second calorimetric value.

Abstract translation: 为了将在第一观察条件下的颜色测量结果校正的光谱分布提取为在第二观察条件下的颜色测量的结果，由第一观察条件下的用于评价的样本的颜色测量得到的第一量热值为 获取由第二观察条件进行评价的样本的颜色测量得到的第二量热值，根据与样本样本有关的光谱分布的成分的观察条件的光谱分布的可变成分 用于基于第一量热值和第二量热值进行评估。

公开(公告)号：US07557924B2

公开(公告)日：2009-07-07

申请号：US11504120

申请日：2006-08-15

Applicant: Jon K. Nisper ,  Michael J. Mater

Inventor： Jon K. Nisper ,  Michael J. Mater

IPC: G01J3/51

CPC classification number: G01J3/28 ,  G01J3/0275 ,  G01J3/0289 ,  G01J3/10 ,  G01J3/50 ,  G01J3/501 ,  G01J3/51 ,  G01J3/513 ,  G01J3/524 ,  G01J2003/1282 ,  G01J2003/2866 ,  G01J2003/467

Abstract: An optical system comprising an optical instrument and a processing unit. The optical instrument may comprise an illumination source and a sensor. The processing unit may comprise a data storage having stored thereon a characterization of the illumination source and a characterization of the sensor. The processing unit may also comprise a computer configured to calculate a system response of the illumination source and the receiving element considering the characterization of the illumination source and the characterization of the receiving element.

Abstract translation: 一种光学系统，包括光学仪器和处理单元。 光学仪器可以包括照明源和传感器。 处理单元可以包括其上存储有照明源的表征和传感器的表征的数据存储器。 处理单元还可以包括计算机，其被配置为考虑照明源的特征和接收元件的表征来计算照明源和接收元件的系统响应。

公开(公告)号：US20090168063A1

公开(公告)日：2009-07-02

申请号：US12341138

申请日：2008-12-22

Applicant: Hiroyoshi KOBAYASHI

Inventor： Hiroyoshi KOBAYASHI

IPC: G01N21/25 ,  G01J3/52

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：US07538878B2

公开(公告)日：2009-05-26

申请号：US11827439

申请日：2007-07-11

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: 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: A system for applying pigment to a substrate includes a spectrophotometer integral to the system. Light received from the substrate is spectrally analyzed by a spectrometer. One or more pigment discharges apply one or more pigments to the substrate. The spectrometer spectrally analyzes the one or more pigments applied to the substrate. The spectrometer includes an optical sensing circuit having thereon a plurality of optical sensors and one or more processing elements. A plurality of filter elements are fixedly positioned over at least a first group of the optical sensors, and an optical manifold having a plurality of exit windows and at least one entrance port is fixedly positioned with respect to the plurality of filter elements.

Abstract translation: 将颜料涂布到基底上的系统包括与系统成一体的分光光度计。 通过光谱仪对从衬底接收的光进行光谱分析。 一种或多种颜料排出物将一种或多种颜料施加到基材上。 光谱仪光谱分析施加到基底上的一种或多种颜料。 光谱仪包括其上具有多个光学传感器和一个或多个处理元件的光学感测电路。 多个过滤元件固定地定位在至少第一组光学传感器之上，并且具有多个出射窗口和至少一个入口的光学歧管相对于多个过滤器元件固定地定位。

公开(公告)号：US07522322B2

公开(公告)日：2009-04-21

申请号：US10922313

申请日：2004-08-19

Applicant: Douglass L. Blanding ,  Rongguang Liang ,  Edward J. Giorgianni ,  Steven J. Hansen

Inventor： Douglass L. Blanding ,  Rongguang Liang ,  Edward J. Giorgianni ,  Steven J. Hansen

IPC: H04N1/46 ,  H04N1/04 ,  G11B11/00 ,  G11B13/00

CPC classification number: G01J3/02 ,  G01J3/0218 ,  G01J3/0267 ,  G01J3/50 ,  G01J3/508 ,  G01J3/524 ,  G01N21/251 ,  G01N21/276

Abstract: An apparatus for suitable for obtaining an image of a dental structure has an illuminator member placed proximate the area to be imaged. The illuminator member has a support structure (30) for retaining the illuminator member in position proximate the area to be imaged. A reference (22) is coupled to the support structure (30) of the illuminator member and disposed within the area to be imaged. At least one light source (24) is coupled to the support structure (30) of the illuminator member for directing imaging illumination toward the area to be imaged. A camera (12) records an image from within the area to be imaged using the imaging illumination from the illuminator member, wherein the image comprises the reference (22).

Abstract translation: 用于获得牙科结构的图像的装置具有靠近待成像区域设置的照射器构件。 照明器构件具有用于将照明器构件保持在靠近待成像区域的位置的支撑结构（30）。 参考（22）耦合到照明器构件的支撑结构（30）并且设置在待成像的区域内。 至少一个光源（24）耦合到照明器构件的支撑结构（30），用于将成像照明引导到待成像的区域。 相机（12）使用来自照明器构件的成像照明从要成像的区域内的图像记录图像，其中图像包括参考（22）。

公开(公告)号：US07513952B2

公开(公告)日：2009-04-07

申请号：US10000379

申请日：2001-10-31

Applicant: Lalit K. Mestha ,  Yao Rong Wang ,  Kenneth J. Mihalyov

Inventor： Lalit K. Mestha ,  Yao Rong Wang ,  Kenneth J. Mihalyov

IPC: B05C11/10

CPC classification number: G01J3/46 ,  G01J3/463 ,  G01J3/524

Abstract: A color sensor monitors the output of a color producing process and produces a signal representative of a color produced by the color producing process. The signal can be used as feedback signal to control the process. Occasionally, the color sensor signal includes a component representing a transient error. A system model of the color producing process is used to predict reasonable sensor signals. A comparison of the sensor signal with the predicted sensor signals is used to determine if the sensor signal is reasonable. If the sensor signal is unreasonable, a substitute signal is used as the feedback signal to the control process. The substitute signal can be a predicted sensor signal or a signal based on historical system performance data.

Abstract translation: 颜色传感器监测着色产生过程的输出并产生表示由生色过程产生的颜色的信号。 该信号可用作反馈信号来控制过程。 偶尔，颜色传感器信号包括表示瞬时误差的分量。 使用颜色生成过程的系统模型来预测合理的传感器信号。 使用传感器信号与预测传感器信号的比较来确定传感器信号是否合理。 如果传感器信号不合理，则使用替代信号作为控制过程的反馈信号。 替代信号可以是预测的传感器信号或基于历史系统性能数据的信号。

公开(公告)号：US07502112B2

公开(公告)日：2009-03-10

申请号：US11311310

申请日：2005-12-20

Applicant: David Alexander Kahn ,  John C. B. Davey

Inventor： David Alexander Kahn ,  John C. B. Davey

IPC: G01N21/25

CPC classification number: G01J3/02 ,  G01J3/0262 ,  G01J3/0264 ,  G01J3/0272 ,  G01J3/0283 ,  G01J3/0291 ,  G01J3/50 ,  G01J3/501 ,  G01J3/524 ,  G01J2001/4242

Abstract: A hand-held colorimetric device (101) suitable for use by blind or color-blind individuals to determine the color of a surface-under-test (SUT), for example of a fabric, has an aperture (110) which, in use, is covered by the SUT (113) whose color is to be determined. Six LEDs (115A, 115B, 116B, 117A and 117B) arranged in pairs (115A/115B, 116A/116 B, 117a/117B) emitting red/orange, green, and blue light illuminate the SUT and diffuse reflections therefrom containing red/orange, green, and blue spectrum sample values are used to determine the luminous reflectivity and chromaticity values for the color of the SUT. The measured values are compared with colorimetric values of reference surfaces to determine the color of the SUT. The colorimetric device may output the name of the color aurally.

Abstract translation: 适用于盲人或失明个人用于确定例如织物的待测表面（SUT）的颜色的手持式比色装置（101）具有孔（110），其在使用中 ，由要确定其颜色的SUT（113）覆盖。 发射红色/橙色，绿色和蓝色光的成对布置的六个LED（115A，115B，116B，117A和117B）照射SUT并且从其中扩散反射，其中包含红/ 橙色，绿色和蓝色光谱样本值用于确定SUT颜色的发光反射率和色度值。 将测量值与参考表面的比色值进行比较以确定SUT的颜色。 比色装置可以听觉地输出颜色的名称。

公开(公告)号：US20080309924A1

公开(公告)日：2008-12-18

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: 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。