Methods for determining optical characteristics of dental objects using an imaging element and a spectrometer apparatus
    42.
    发明授权
    Methods for determining optical characteristics of dental objects using an imaging element and a spectrometer apparatus 失效
    使用成像元件和光谱仪装置确定牙科物体的光学特性的方法

    公开(公告)号:US07018204B2

    公开(公告)日:2006-03-28

    申请号:US09872071

    申请日:2001-06-01

    IPC分类号: A61C19/10

    摘要: 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.

    摘要翻译: 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。

    Spectrometric apparatus and method for measuring optical characteristics of an object

    公开(公告)号:US06583866B2

    公开(公告)日:2003-06-24

    申请号:US10160843

    申请日:2002-05-30

    IPC分类号: G01J318

    摘要: 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 database. Such methods and implements may be desirably utilized for purposes of detecting and preventing counterfeiting or the like. Preferably, a two stage spectral separation is utilized, preferably utilizing a diffraction grating and interference filters.

    Apparatus and method for measuring optical characteristics of an object
    47.
    发明授权
    Apparatus and method for measuring optical characteristics of an object 失效
    用于测量物体的光学特性的装置和方法

    公开(公告)号:US06501542B2

    公开(公告)日:2002-12-31

    申请号:US09462020

    申请日:1999-12-29

    IPC分类号: G01N2100

    摘要: Optical characteristic measuring systems and methods for determining the color or other optical characteristics of teeth comprising a probe body (2) wherein the probe provides light to the surface of the object (20). Perimeter receiver fiber optics (102) are spaced apart from a source fiber optic and receive light from the surface of the object (20) being measured. Light from the perimeter fiber optics passes 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 wherein the numerical apertures of the receiver fiber optics are different.

    摘要翻译: 光学特性测量系统和用于确定牙齿的颜色或其他光学特性的方法,包括探针体(2),其中探针向对象(20)的表面提供光。 周边接收器光纤(102)与源光纤间隔开并且接收来自被测量物体(20)的表面的光。 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的高度和角度的信息,其中接收机光纤的数值孔径不同。

    Apparatus and method for measuring optical characteristics of an object
    48.
    发明授权
    Apparatus and method for measuring optical characteristics of an object 有权
    用于测量物体的光学特性的装置和方法

    公开(公告)号:US06449041B1

    公开(公告)日:2002-09-10

    申请号:US09198591

    申请日:1998-11-23

    IPC分类号: G01J328

    摘要: 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.

    摘要翻译: 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。

    Spectrometric apparatus and method for measuring optical characteristics of an object

    公开(公告)号:US06414750B1

    公开(公告)日:2002-07-02

    申请号:US09877847

    申请日:2001-06-08

    IPC分类号: G01J318

    摘要: 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. Preferably, a two stage spectral separation is utilized, preferably utilizing a diffraction grating and interference filters.

    Apparatus and method for measuring optical characteristics of an object
    50.
    发明授权
    Apparatus and method for measuring optical characteristics of an object 有权
    用于测量物体的光学特性的装置和方法

    公开(公告)号:US06307629B1

    公开(公告)日:2001-10-23

    申请号:US09267825

    申请日:1999-03-12

    IPC分类号: G01J351

    摘要: Color measuring systems and methods 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 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 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.

    摘要翻译: 公开了彩色测量系统和方法。 外围接收器光纤与中心光纤光纤间隔开并接收从待测物体的表面反射的光。 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系统。 探头可能具有可移除或屏蔽的尖端,以防止污染。