Method and apparatus for detecting and preventing counterfeiting

    公开(公告)号:US5966205A

    公开(公告)日:1999-10-12

    申请号:US886566

    申请日:1997-07-01

    摘要: Optical characteristic measuring systems and methods such as for determining the color or other optical characteristics of an object are disclosed. Perimeter receiver fiber optics are spaced apart from a source fiber optic and receive light 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 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 prostheses based on measured data also is disclosed. Measured data also may be stored and/or organized as part of a data base. Such methods and implements are desirably utilized for purposes of detecting and preventing counterfeiting or the like.

    Method for determing optical characteristics of teeth
    74.
    发明授权
    Method for determing optical characteristics of teeth 失效
    确定牙齿光学特性的方法

    公开(公告)号:US5759030A

    公开(公告)日:1998-06-02

    申请号:US582054

    申请日:1996-01-02

    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 is 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,并接收从被测量物体/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。 测量的数据也可以被存储和/或组织为患者数据库的一部分。

    Apparatus for measuring optical characteristics including position detection
    76.
    发明授权
    Apparatus for measuring optical characteristics including position detection 失效
    用于测量包括位置检测在内的光学特性的装置

    公开(公告)号:US08786844B2

    公开(公告)日:2014-07-22

    申请号:US13604420

    申请日:2012-09-05

    IPC分类号: G01N21/00

    摘要: An apparatus measuring optical characteristics including position detection is disclosed. A processor is coupled to a display. A first optical sensor makes a first measurement and a second optical sensor makes a second measurement. A source of illumination provides illumination in the IR range it and the first optical sensor determine a minimal distance between the apparatus and an external object such that illumination emitted by the source is not received by the first optical sensor when the apparatus is less than the minimal distance from the external object. A position of the apparatus with respect to an object and an optical property of light received by the apparatus are determined. A transparent member having a thickness less than the minimal distance may be provided through which the source provides illumination and receives illumination external to the apparatus.

    摘要翻译: 公开了一种测量包括位置检测在内的光学特性的装置。 处理器耦合到显示器。 第一光学传感器进行第一测量,第二光学传感器进行第二测量。 照明源在IR范围内提供照明,并且第一光学传感器确定设备和外部物体之间的最小距离,使得当设备小于最小值时,由源发射的照明不被第一光学传感器接收 距外部物体的距离。 确定装置相对于物体的位置和由该装置接收的光的光学特性。 可以提供具有小于最小距离的厚度的透明构件,源提供照明并且接收设备外部的照明。

    Apparatus for Measuring Optical Characteristics Including Position Detection
    77.
    发明申请
    Apparatus for Measuring Optical Characteristics Including Position Detection 失效
    包括位置检测在内的光学特性测量装置

    公开(公告)号:US20130020485A1

    公开(公告)日:2013-01-24

    申请号:US13604420

    申请日:2012-09-05

    IPC分类号: G01J5/10

    摘要: An apparatus measuring optical characteristics including position detection is disclosed. A processor is coupled to a display. A first optical sensor makes a first measurement and a second optical sensor makes a second measurement. A source of illumination provides illumination in the IR range it and the first optical sensor determine a minimal distance between the apparatus and an external object such that illumination emitted by the source is not received by the first optical sensor when the apparatus is less than the minimal distance from the external object. A position of the apparatus with respect to an object and an optical property of light received by the apparatus are determined. A transparent member having a thickness less than the minimal distance may be provided through which the source provides illumination and receives illumination external to the apparatus.

    摘要翻译: 公开了一种测量包括位置检测在内的光学特性的装置。 处理器耦合到显示器。 第一光学传感器进行第一测量,第二光学传感器进行第二测量。 照明源在IR范围内提供照明,并且第一光学传感器确定设备和外部物体之间的最小距离,使得当设备小于最小值时,由源发射的照明不被第一光学传感器接收 距外部物体的距离。 确定装置相对于物体的位置和由该装置接收的光的光学特性。 可以提供具有小于最小距离的厚度的透明构件,源提供照明并且接收设备外部的照明。

    Systems and methods for preparing dental restorations
    78.
    发明申请
    Systems and methods for preparing dental restorations 审中-公开
    用于制备牙科修复体的系统和方法

    公开(公告)号:US20120110851A1

    公开(公告)日:2012-05-10

    申请号:US13199207

    申请日:2011-08-22

    IPC分类号: A61C13/00

    摘要: Improved systems and methods for producing dental restorations and ceramic materials for such restorations are disclosed. Optical properties, preferably including color and translucence characteristics, of a tooth or teeth of a patient are measured with a shade measuring instrument. The tooth to be restored is prepared, and a physical or virtual dental impression is created. A prescription for the restoration, which typically includes color, translucence and thickness information, is sent to the restoration fabrication facility either electronically or physically. A recipe and/or a mixture of ceramics are generated for the restoration, with multiple layers being specified, based on the measured optical properties. The recipe algorithm may adapt, or process checks may be performed, based on measurements of fabricated layers. Preferably, dental ceramics are specified to bracket the region of color space relevant to human teeth, and a reduced set of ceramic materials are manufactured and distributed. Based on measured optical characteristics of the ceramic materials, recipes and/or material mixtures are specified or prepared for the restoration. A virtual impression data file may be transmitted to the laboratory instead of a physical impression.

    摘要翻译: 公开了用于生产用于这种修复体的牙科修复体和陶瓷材料的改进的系统和方法。 使用阴影测量仪器测量患者的牙齿的光学特性,优选包括颜色和半透明特性。 准备恢复的牙齿,并创造出物理或虚拟的牙齿印象。 通常包括颜色,半透明度和厚度信息的恢复处方以电子方式或物理方式发送到恢复制造设施。 基于测量的光学性质,生成用于修复的配方和/或陶瓷的混合物,其中指定多个层。 配方算法可以基于制作的层的测量来适应或者可以执行处理检查。 优选地,牙科陶瓷被规定为支架与人类牙齿相关的颜色空间的区域,并且制造和分布一组减少的陶瓷材料。 基于测量的陶瓷材料的光学特性,指定或准备配方和/或材料混合物用于恢复。 可以将虚拟印象数据文件传送到实验室,而不是物理印象。