公开(公告)号：US6008905A

公开(公告)日：1999-12-28

申请号：US219132

申请日：1998-12-22

Applicant: Pierre Breton ,  Louis Drolet ,  Thomas Jelonek ,  Donald Griffin Koch ,  Pierre-Jules Tremblay ,  Peter Whaite

Inventor： Pierre Breton ,  Louis Drolet ,  Thomas Jelonek ,  Donald Griffin Koch ,  Pierre-Jules Tremblay ,  Peter Whaite

IPC: G01J3/51 ,  A61B1/24 ,  A61C9/00 ,  A61C19/04 ,  G01J3/46 ,  G01J3/50

CPC classification number: G01J3/46 ,  G01J3/0251 ,  G01J3/465 ,  G01J3/50 ,  G01J3/508 ,  G01J3/524 ,  G01J3/0208

Abstract: A method for determining the appearance of an object to be replicated and an apparatus therefor are described herein. The method consists in providing a controlled illumination to illuminate a surface of the object, measuring the object with a CCD camera to collect an image map of a plurality of points on the surface and processing that information to produce an appearance mapping of the object. Calibration of the apparatus is done by measuring calibration patches illuminated with the same illumination. When the apparatus is made in view of replicating the appearance of an object, a comparison can be done by similarly producing an appearance mapping of the replicate and by comparing it to the appearance mapping of the object.

Abstract translation: 本文描述了用于确定要复制的对象的外观的方法及​​其装置。 该方法包括提供控制照明以照亮物体的表面，用CCD照相机测量物体以收集表面上的多个点的图像映射并处理该信息以产生物体的外观映射。 通过测量用相同光照照明的校准片来进行设备的校准。 考虑到复制对象的外观而制造装置时，可以通过类似地产生复制品的外观映射并将其与对象的外观映射进行比较来进行比较。

公开(公告)号：US08208694B2

公开(公告)日：2012-06-26

申请号：US11759067

申请日：2007-06-06

Applicant: Thomas Jelonek ,  Peter Whaite ,  René Saint-Pierre

Inventor： Thomas Jelonek ,  Peter Whaite ,  René Saint-Pierre

IPC: G06K9/00

CPC classification number: G06F17/30265 ,  G06F17/3079 ,  G06K9/00221 ,  H04N1/00127 ,  H04N1/32128 ,  H04N21/25891 ,  H04N21/812 ,  H04N2201/3225 ,  H04N2201/3274 ,  H04N2201/3278

Abstract: There is described a system and a method for generating a metatag indicative of an attribute of a person represented in an image, the method comprising: performing a computer-based analysis of the image; identifying a feature related to the attribute of the person in the image using results from the computer-based analysis; generating the metatag based on the identified feature; and associating the metatag to the image, the metatag being thereby related to the attribute of the person.

Abstract translation: 描述了一种用于生成指示图像中表示的人的属性的元标签的系统和方法，所述方法包括：对所述图像执行基于计算机的分析; 使用来自基于计算机的分析的结果来识别与图像中的人的属性相关的特征; 基于识别的特征生成元标记; 并且将元标记与图像相关联，因此元分析与人的属性相关。

公开(公告)号：US07292907B2

公开(公告)日：2007-11-06

申请号：US10682302

申请日：2003-10-10

Applicant: Peter Whaite ,  Pierre-Jules Tremblay

Inventor： Peter Whaite ,  Pierre-Jules Tremblay

IPC: G06F19/00

CPC classification number: A61B5/0064 ,  A61B5/0088 ,  A61B5/1077 ,  G01J3/463 ,  G01J3/50 ,  G01J3/508 ,  G01J3/524 ,  G01S17/89

Abstract: The present invention provides an improved system for measuring the appearance of an object, that improves upon the prior art systems by employing a digital CMOS camera and a variety of features attendant thereto, provides an improved calibration system, an improved quality control system, an improved tooth whitening system, and an improved crown design system.

Abstract translation: 本发明提供了一种用于测量物体的外观的改进的系统，其通过采用数字CMOS照相机和与其相关的各种特征来改进现有技术的系统，提供改进的校准系统，改进的质量控制系统，改进的 牙齿美白系统，以及改进的牙冠设计系统。

公开(公告)号：US20080002892A1

公开(公告)日：2008-01-03

申请号：US11759067

申请日：2007-06-06

Applicant: Thomas Jelonek ,  Peter Whaite ,  Rene Saint-Pierre

Inventor： Thomas Jelonek ,  Peter Whaite ,  Rene Saint-Pierre

IPC: G06K9/62

CPC classification number: G06F17/30265 ,  G06F17/3079 ,  G06K9/00221 ,  H04N1/00127 ,  H04N1/32128 ,  H04N21/25891 ,  H04N21/812 ,  H04N2201/3225 ,  H04N2201/3274 ,  H04N2201/3278

Abstract: There is described a system and a method for generating a metatag indicative of an attribute of a person represented in an image, the method comprising: performing a computer-based analysis of the image; identifying a feature related to the attribute of the person in the image using results from the computer-based analysis; generating the metatag based on the identified feature; and associating the metatag to the image, the metatag being thereby related to the attribute of the person.

Abstract translation: 描述了一种用于生成指示图像中表示的人的属性的元标签的系统和方法，所述方法包括：对所述图像执行基于计算机的分析; 使用来自基于计算机的分析的结果来识别与图像中的人的属性相关的特征; 基于识别的特征生成元标记; 并且将元标记与图像相关联，因此元分析与人的属性相关。

公开(公告)号：US20080021584A1

公开(公告)日：2008-01-24

申请号：US11902839

申请日：2007-09-26

Applicant: Peter Whaite ,  Pierre-Jules Tremblay

Inventor： Peter Whaite ,  Pierre-Jules Tremblay

IPC: G06F19/00

CPC classification number: A61B5/0064 ,  A61B5/0088 ,  A61B5/1077 ,  G01J3/463 ,  G01J3/50 ,  G01J3/508 ,  G01J3/524 ,  G01S17/89

Abstract: The present invention provides an improved system for measuring the appearance of an object, that improves upon the prior art systems by employing a digital CMOS camera and a variety of features attendant thereto, provides an improved calibration system, an improved quality control system, an improved tooth whitening system, and an improved crown design system.

Abstract translation: 本发明提供了一种用于测量物体的外观的改进的系统，其通过采用数字CMOS照相机和与其相关的各种特征来改进现有技术的系统，提供改进的校准系统，改进的质量控制系统，改进的 牙齿美白系统，以及改进的牙冠设计系统。

公开(公告)号：US07035702B2

公开(公告)日：2006-04-25

申请号：US10667967

申请日：2003-09-23

Applicant: Thomas Jelonek ,  Pierre Breton ,  Pierre-Jules Tremblay ,  Peter Whaite

Inventor： Thomas Jelonek ,  Pierre Breton ,  Pierre-Jules Tremblay ,  Peter Whaite

IPC: G06F19/00

CPC classification number: G06F19/00 ,  A61C13/0004 ,  A61C13/082 ,  B33Y80/00

Abstract: The present invention provides a method for preparing dental restorations, the method comprising the steps of (a) compiling a database of materials for use in preparing a dental restoration; (b) compiling a database of procedures for preparing the dental restoration; (c) determining the geometrical constraints of the dental restoration; (d) determining the aesthetic constraints of the dental restoration; and (e) inputting the geometrical constraints and the aesthetic constraints to a computer to mathematically select from the material database and the procedure database a recipe for producing the dental restoration.

Abstract translation: 本发明提供了一种用于制备牙科修复体的方法，所述方法包括以下步骤：（a）编制用于制备牙科修复体的材料数据库; （b）编制牙科修复准备程序数据库; （c）确定牙齿修复体的几何约束; （d）确定牙齿修复体的美学限制; 和（e）将计算机的几何约束和美学约束输入到数学上从材料数据库和程序数据库中选择用于生产牙齿修复体的配方。