公开(公告)号：US06744932B1

公开(公告)日：2004-06-01

申请号：US09560133

申请日：2000-04-28

申请人： Rudger Rubbert ,  Peer Sporbert ,  Thomas Weise

发明人： Rudger Rubbert ,  Peer Sporbert ,  Thomas Weise

IPC分类号： G06K932

CPC分类号： A61C7/146 ,  A61C7/00 ,  A61C7/002 ,  A61C9/006 ,  A61F2002/30953

摘要： In accordance with a specific embodiment of the present invention, an image is projected upon a surface. The image can include a pattern having a plurality of individual shapes used to measure and map the surface. The plurality of individual shapes include features that are detectable in a direction parallel to the plane formed by a projection axis of the projected shapes and a point associated with a view axis. The image further comprises a feature containing an encoding information for identifying the plurality of shapes individually. The feature containing encoding information can be a separate feature from each of the plurality of individual shapes, or may be a feature integral to the plurality of individual shapes. The feature containing encoding information is oriented such that the encoding information is retrieved along a line perpendicular to a plane formed by the projection axis and the point along the view axis. The use of the feature is used to perform multiframe reference independent scanning. In another embodiment, images having varying amounts of isolation from adjacent patterns are used to provide for a higher resolution area of the image.

摘要翻译： 根据本发明的具体实施例，将图像投影到表面上。 图像可以包括具有用于测量和映射表面的多个单独形状的图案。 多个单独形状包括在平行于由投影形状的投影轴形成的平面的方向上可检测的特征以及与视轴相关联的点。 图像还包括包含用于分别识别多个形状的编码信息的特征。 包含编码信息的特征可以是与多个单独形状中的每一个单独的特征，或者可以是与多个单独形状成一体的特征。 包含编码信息的特征被定向成使得沿着垂直于由投影轴和沿着视轴的点形成的平面的线来检索编码信息。 该功能的使用用于执行多帧参考独立扫描。 在另一个实施例中，使用具有不同量的与相邻图案的隔离的图像来提供图像的较高分辨率区域。

公开(公告)号：US06744914B1

公开(公告)日：2004-06-01

申请号：US09560131

申请日：2000-04-28

申请人： Rudger Rubbert ,  Peer Sporbert ,  Thomas Weise

发明人： Rudger Rubbert ,  Peer Sporbert ,  Thomas Weise

IPC分类号： G06K900

CPC分类号： A61C7/00 ,  A61C7/002 ,  A61C7/146 ,  A61C9/006 ,  A61F2002/30953

摘要： In accordance with a specific embodiment of the present invention, an image is projected upon a surface. The image can include a pattern having a plurality of individual shapes used to measure and map the surface. The plurality of individual shapes include features that are detectable in a direction parallel to the plane formed by a projection axis of the projected shapes and a point associated with a view axis. The image further comprises a feature containing an encoding information for identifying the plurality of shapes individually. The feature containing encoding information can be a separate feature from each of the plurality of individual shapes, or may be a feature integral to the plurality of individual shapes. The feature containing encoding information is oriented such that the encoding information is retrieved along a line perpendicular to a plane formed by the projection axis and the point along the view axis. The use of the feature is used to perform multiframe reference independent scanning. In a specific embodiment, scanned frames are registered to one another.

摘要翻译： 根据本发明的具体实施例，将图像投影到表面上。 图像可以包括具有用于测量和映射表面的多个单独形状的图案。 多个单独形状包括在平行于由投影形状的投影轴形成的平面的方向上可检测的特征以及与视轴相关联的点。 图像还包括包含用于分别识别多个形状的编码信息的特征。 包含编码信息的特征可以是与多个单独形状中的每一个单独的特征，或者可以是与多个单独形状成一体的特征。 包含编码信息的特征被定向成使得沿着垂直于由投影轴和沿着视轴的点形成的平面的线来检索编码信息。 该功能的使用用于执行多帧参考独立扫描。 在具体实施例中，扫描的帧被彼此登记。

公开(公告)号：US06728423B1

公开(公告)日：2004-04-27

申请号：US09560645

申请日：2000-04-28

申请人： Rudger Rubbert ,  Peer Sporbert ,  Thomas Weise

发明人： Rudger Rubbert ,  Peer Sporbert ,  Thomas Weise

IPC分类号： G06K932

CPC分类号： A61C7/146 ,  A61C7/00 ,  A61C7/002 ,  A61C9/006 ,  A61F2002/30953

摘要： In accordance with a specific embodiment of the present invention, an image is projected upon a surface. The image can include a pattern having a plurality of individual shapes used to measure and map the surface. The plurality of individual shapes include features that are detectable in a direction parallel to the plane formed by a projection axis of the projected shapes and a point associated with a view axis. The image further comprises a feature containing an encoding information for identifying the plurality of shapes individually. The feature containing encoding information can be a separate feature from each of the plurality of individual shapes, or may be a feature integral to the plurality of individual shapes. The feature containing encoding information is oriented such that the encoding information is retrieved along a line perpendicular to a plane formed by the projection axis and the point along the view axis. In another embodiment, images having varying amounts of isolation from adjacent patterns are used to provide for a higher resolution area of the image. The use of the feature is used to perform multiframe reference independent scanning.

摘要翻译： 根据本发明的具体实施例，将图像投影到表面上。 图像可以包括具有用于测量和映射表面的多个单独形状的图案。 多个单独形状包括在平行于由投影形状的投影轴形成的平面的方向上可检测的特征以及与视轴相关联的点。 图像还包括包含用于分别识别多个形状的编码信息的特征。 包含编码信息的特征可以是与多个单独形状中的每一个单独的特征，或者可以是与多个单独形状成一体的特征。 包含编码信息的特征被定向成使得沿着垂直于由投影轴和沿着视轴的点形成的平面的线来检索编码信息。 在另一个实施例中，使用具有不同量的与相邻图案的隔离的图像来提供图像的较高分辨率区域。 该功能的使用用于执行多帧参考独立扫描。

公开(公告)号：US20060281041A1

公开(公告)日：2006-12-14

申请号：US11438109

申请日：2006-05-19

申请人： Rudger Rubbert ,  Thomas Weise ,  Peer Sporbert ,  Hans Imgrund ,  Mario Leichner ,  Rohit Sachdeva

发明人： Rudger Rubbert ,  Thomas Weise ,  Peer Sporbert ,  Hans Imgrund ,  Mario Leichner ,  Rohit Sachdeva

IPC分类号： A61C3/00

CPC分类号： A61C9/0053 ,  A61C7/002 ,  B33Y80/00 ,  G06F19/00 ,  G06F19/321 ,  G16H40/63 ,  G16H50/50

摘要： A method is described for taking a three-dimensional virtual model of the dentition and associated anatomical structures of a patient and isolating individual teeth from the rest of the anatomical structure, e.g. gums, to thereby produce individual, virtual three-dimensional tooth objects. The individual tooth objects can be displayed on the display of an orthodontic workstation and moved independently from each other, and thereby form the basis of planning treatment for the patient. The individual, virtual three-dimensional tooth objects are created by comparing the virtual model of the dentition to virtual, three-dimensional template teeth that are stored in memory in a process described in detail herein. The template teeth can include roots as well as crowns. The template teeth can be stored objects acquired from some external source or alternatively developed from a database of patient scans. Virtual three-dimensional brackets are also stored in the memory of the workstation. The virtual brackets can be placed on the virtual teeth and moved relative to the teeth as needed in a preliminary step in treatment planning.

公开(公告)号：US20060228010A1

公开(公告)日：2006-10-12

申请号：US11387387

申请日：2006-03-23

申请人： Rudger Rubbert ,  Thomas Weise ,  Peer Sporbert ,  Hans Imgrund ,  Hans-Florian Geerdes ,  Lutz Pfeil ,  Peter See

发明人： Rudger Rubbert ,  Thomas Weise ,  Peer Sporbert ,  Hans Imgrund ,  Hans-Florian Geerdes ,  Lutz Pfeil ,  Peter See

IPC分类号： G06K9/00

CPC分类号： G01B11/2504 ,  A61C7/00 ,  A61C7/002 ,  A61C7/146 ,  A61C9/006 ,  A61C13/0004 ,  A61F2002/30953 ,  B33Y50/00 ,  B33Y80/00 ,  G01B11/2518 ,  G06T7/521 ,  G06T17/00

摘要： A scanning system includes a hand-held scanning device that generates two-dimensional images of a pattern reflected off an object. The system also includes a memory and processing unit. The memory stores a calibration table for the scanner and received scanned bitmap images. The processing unit generates three-dimensional information as to a scanned object. The scanning can be performed without knowledge or even precise control of the position of the object relative to the scanner. Random movement of the object during scanning is also possible. For example, the scanner is simply swept over the surface of the object by hand. Three-dimensional information of the object is obtained from the captured images using a calibration table for the scanner. A method of calibration of the scanner in X, Y and Z directions is also described. The scanner can be used for a variety of purposes, including medical and industrial purposes. The illustrated embodiment is in-vivo scanning of human teeth for purposes of orthodontic treatment planning and diagnosis.

公开(公告)号：US07068836B1

公开(公告)日：2006-06-27

申请号：US09560584

申请日：2000-04-28

申请人： Rudger Rubbert ,  Peer Sporbert ,  Thomas Weise

发明人： Rudger Rubbert ,  Peer Sporbert ,  Thomas Weise

IPC分类号： G06K9/00

CPC分类号： G01B11/2513 ,  A61C9/006 ,  G06K7/10

摘要： In accordance with a specific embodiment of the present invention, an image is projected upon a surface. The image can include a pattern having a plurality of individual shapes used to measure and map the surface. The plurality of individual shapes include features that are detectable in a direction parallel to the plane formed by a projection axis of the projected shapes and a point associated with a view axis. The image further comprises a feature containing an encoding information for identifying the plurality of shapes individually. The feature containing encoding information can be a separate feature from each of the plurality of individual shapes, or may be a feature integral to the plurality of individual shapes. The feature containing encoding information is oriented such that the encoding information is retrieved along a line perpendicular to a plane formed by the projection axis and the point along the view axis. The use of the feature is used to perform multiframe reference independent scanning.

摘要翻译： 根据本发明的具体实施例，将图像投影到表面上。 图像可以包括具有用于测量和映射表面的多个单独形状的图案。 多个单独形状包括在平行于由投影形状的投影轴形成的平面的方向上可检测的特征以及与视轴相关联的点。 图像还包括包含用于分别识别多个形状的编码信息的特征。 包含编码信息的特征可以是与多个单独形状中的每一个单独的特征，或者可以是与多个单独形状成一体的特征。 包含编码信息的特征被定向成使得沿着垂直于由投影轴和沿着视轴的点形成的平面的线来检索编码信息。 该功能的使用用于执行多帧参考独立扫描。

公开(公告)号：US06413084B1

公开(公告)日：2002-07-02

申请号：US09560644

申请日：2000-04-28

申请人： Rudger Rubbert ,  Peer Sporbert ,  Thomas Weise

发明人： Rudger Rubbert ,  Peer Sporbert ,  Thomas Weise

IPC分类号： A61C100

CPC分类号： A61C7/146 ,  A61C7/00 ,  A61C7/002 ,  A61C9/006 ,  A61F2002/30953

摘要： In accordance with a specific embodiment of the present invention, an image is projected upon a surface. The image can include a pattern having a plurality of individual shapes used to measure and map the surface. The plurality of individual shapes include features that are detectable in a direction parallel to the plane formed by a projection axis of the projected shapes and a point associated with a view axis. The image further comprises a feature containing an encoding information for identifying the plurality of shapes individually. The feature containing encoding information can be a separate feature from each of the plurality of individual shapes, or may be a feature integral to the plurality of individual shapes. The feature containing encoding information is oriented such that the encoding information is retrieved along a line perpendicular to a plane formed by the projection axis and the point along the view axis. The use of the feature is used to perform multiframe reference independent scanning.

摘要翻译： 根据本发明的具体实施例，将图像投影到表面上。 图像可以包括具有用于测量和映射表面的多个单独形状的图案。 多个单独形状包括在平行于由投影形状的投影轴形成的平面的方向上可检测的特征以及与视轴相关联的点。 图像还包括包含用于分别识别多个形状的编码信息的特征。 包含编码信息的特征可以是与多个单独形状中的每一个单独的特征，或者可以是与多个单独形状成一体的特征。 包含编码信息的特征被定向成使得沿着垂直于由投影轴和沿着视轴的点形成的平面的线来检索编码信息。 该功能的使用用于执行多帧参考独立扫描。

公开(公告)号：US20050095552A1

公开(公告)日：2005-05-05

申请号：US11010776

申请日：2004-12-13

申请人： Peer Sporbert ,  Hans Imgrund ,  Dimitrij Kouzian ,  Stephan Maetzel ,  Rohit Sachdeva ,  Rudger Rubbert

发明人： Peer Sporbert ,  Hans Imgrund ,  Dimitrij Kouzian ,  Stephan Maetzel ,  Rohit Sachdeva ,  Rudger Rubbert

IPC分类号： A61C7/00 ,  A61C7/14 ,  A61C9/00 ,  A61C13/00 ,  A61C13/097 ,  A61C19/04 ,  A61F2/30 ,  A61C3/00

CPC分类号： A61C7/00 ,  A61C7/002 ,  A61C7/146 ,  A61C9/0053 ,  A61C13/0004 ,  A61C13/097 ,  A61C19/04 ,  A61F2002/30953 ,  B33Y50/00 ,  B33Y70/00 ,  B33Y80/00 ,  G06F19/00 ,  G06F19/3481 ,  G06T17/00 ,  G06T19/20 ,  G06T2210/21 ,  G06T2219/2012 ,  G16H50/50

摘要： Occlusal contact between upper and lower virtual three-dimensional teeth of a patient when the upper and lower arches are in an occlused condition are determined and displayed to the user on a user interface of a general purpose computing device. Various techniques for determining occlusal contacts are described. The areas where occlusal contact occurs is displayed on the user interface in a readily perceptible manner, such as by showing the occlusal contacts in green. If the proposed set-up would result in a interpenetration of teeth in opposing arches, such locations of interpenetration are illustrated in a contrasting color or shading (e.g., red). The ability to calculate distances and display occlusal contacts in a proposed set-up assists the user in planning treatment for the patient. The process can be extended to interproximal contact detection as well. The concepts also apply to dental prosthetics, such as crowns, fillings and dentures.

公开(公告)号：US20050153255A1

公开(公告)日：2005-07-14

申请号：US11074423

申请日：2005-03-08

申请人： Peer Sporbert ,  Hans Imgrund ,  Dimitij Kouzian ,  Stephan Maetzel ,  Rohit Sachdeva ,  Rudger Rubbert

发明人： Peer Sporbert ,  Hans Imgrund ,  Dimitij Kouzian ,  Stephan Maetzel ,  Rohit Sachdeva ,  Rudger Rubbert

IPC分类号： A61C7/00 ,  A61C7/14 ,  A61C9/00 ,  A61C13/00 ,  A61C13/097 ,  A61C19/04 ,  A61F2/30 ,  A61C3/00

CPC分类号： A61C7/00 ,  A61C7/002 ,  A61C7/146 ,  A61C9/0053 ,  A61C13/0004 ,  A61C13/097 ,  A61C19/04 ,  A61F2002/30953 ,  B33Y50/00 ,  B33Y70/00 ,  B33Y80/00 ,  G06F19/00 ,  G06F19/3481 ,  G06T17/00 ,  G06T19/20 ,  G06T2210/21 ,  G06T2219/2012 ,  G16H50/50

摘要： Occlusal contact between upper and lower virtual three-dimensional teeth of a patient when the upper and lower arches are in an occlused condition are determined and displayed to the user on a user interface of a general purpose computing device. Various techniques for determining occlusal contacts are described. The areas where occlusal contact occurs is displayed on the user interface in a readily perceptible manner, such as by showing the occlusal contacts in green. If the proposed set-up would result in a interpenetration of teeth in opposing arches, such locations of interpenetration are illustrated in a contrasting color or shading (e.g., red). The ability to calculate distances and display occlusal contacts in a proposed set-up assists the user in planning treatment for the patient. The process can be extended to interproximal contact detection as well. The concepts also apply to dental prosthetics, such as crowns, fillings and dentures.

公开(公告)号：US20050118555A1

公开(公告)日：2005-06-02

申请号：US11010618

申请日：2004-12-13

申请人： Peer Sporbert ,  Hans Imgrund ,  Dimitij Kouzian ,  Stephan Maetzel ,  Rohit Sachdeva ,  Rudger Rubbert

发明人： Peer Sporbert ,  Hans Imgrund ,  Dimitij Kouzian ,  Stephan Maetzel ,  Rohit Sachdeva ,  Rudger Rubbert

IPC分类号： A61C7/00 ,  A61C7/14 ,  A61C9/00 ,  A61C13/00 ,  A61C13/097 ,  A61C19/04 ,  A61F2/30 ,  A61C11/00

CPC分类号： A61C7/00 ,  A61C7/002 ,  A61C7/146 ,  A61C9/0053 ,  A61C13/0004 ,  A61C13/097 ,  A61C19/04 ,  A61F2002/30953 ,  B33Y50/00 ,  B33Y70/00 ,  B33Y80/00 ,  G06F19/00 ,  G06F19/3481 ,  G06T17/00 ,  G06T19/20 ,  G06T2210/21 ,  G06T2219/2012 ,  G16H50/50

摘要： Occlusal contact between upper and lower virtual three-dimensional teeth of a patient when the upper and lower arches are in an occlused condition are determined and displayed to the user on a user interface of a general purpose computing device. Various techniques for determining occlusal contacts are described. The areas where occlusal contact occurs is displayed on the user interface in a readily perceptible manner, such as by showing the occlusal contacts in green. If the proposed set-up would result in a interpenetration of teeth in opposing arches, such locations of interpenetration are illustrated in a contrasting color or shading (e.g., red). The ability to calculate distances and display occlusal contacts in a proposed set-up assists the user in planning treatment for the patient. The process can be extended to interproximal contact detection as well. The concepts also apply to dental prosthetics, such as crowns, fillings and dentures.