公开(公告)号：US08532355B2

公开(公告)日：2013-09-10

申请号：US13427497

申请日：2012-03-22

申请人： Mark Quadling ,  Andrei Tchouprakov ,  Gary Severance ,  Glen Freeman

发明人： Mark Quadling ,  Andrei Tchouprakov ,  Gary Severance ,  Glen Freeman

IPC分类号： G06K9/00

CPC分类号： G06T15/04

摘要： Methods, systems, and devices for generating textured 3D models are provided. The present disclosure describes methods, systems, and devices for combining multiple images onto a 3D model. In some instances, the textures of the images are applied to the 3D model dynamically so that the textured 3D model is viewable from different viewpoints in real time on a display. The present disclosure also describes methods, systems, and devices for selecting the images and, in particular, the portions of the selected images to map to defined portions of the 3D model. In addition, the present disclosure describes how to adjust the images themselves to remove the effects of directional lighting. Some aspects of the present disclosure are particularly useful in the context of a 3D modeling of dental preparations. In some instances, a 3D digitizer is used to produce 3D models of dental preparations.

摘要翻译： 提供了用于生成纹理3D模型的方法，系统和设备。 本公开描述了将多个图像组合到3D模型上的方法，系统和装置。 在一些情况下，图像的纹理被动态地应用于3D模型，使得纹理3D模型可以在显示器上实时地从不同的视点观看。 本公开还描述了用于选择图像的方法，系统和设备，特别地，所选择的图像的部分映射到3D模型的限定部分。 此外，本公开内容描述了如何自己调整图像以消除定向照明的影响。 本公开的一些方面在牙科制剂的3D建模的上下文中是特别有用的。 在某些情况下，使用3D数字化仪来产生牙科制剂的3D模型。

公开(公告)号：US20120236117A1

公开(公告)日：2012-09-20

申请号：US13427497

申请日：2012-03-22

申请人： Mark Quadling ,  Andrei Tchouprakov ,  Gary Severance ,  Glen Freeman

发明人： Mark Quadling ,  Andrei Tchouprakov ,  Gary Severance ,  Glen Freeman

IPC分类号： H04N13/02

CPC分类号： G06T15/04

摘要： Methods, systems, and devices for generating textured 3D models are provided. The present disclosure describes methods, systems, and devices for combining multiple images onto a 3D model. In some instances, the textures of the images are applied to the 3D model dynamically so that the textured 3D model is viewable from different viewpoints in real time on a display. The present disclosure also describes methods, systems, and devices for selecting the images and, in particular, the portions of the selected images to map to defined portions of the 3D model. In addition, the present disclosure describes how to adjust the images themselves to remove the effects of directional lighting. Some aspects of the present disclosure are particularly useful in the context of a 3D modeling of dental preparations. In some instances, a 3D digitizer is used to produce 3D models of dental preparations.

摘要翻译： 提供了用于生成纹理3D模型的方法，系统和设备。 本公开描述了将多个图像组合到3D模型上的方法，系统和装置。 在一些情况下，图像的纹理被动态地应用于3D模型，使得纹理3D模型可以在显示器上实时地从不同的视点观看。 本公开还描述了用于选择图像的方法，系统和设备，特别地，所选择的图像的部分映射到3D模型的限定部分。 此外，本公开内容描述了如何自己调整图像以消除定向照明的影响。 本公开的一些方面在牙科制剂的3D建模的上下文中是特别有用的。 在某些情况下，使用3D数字化仪来产生牙科制剂的3D模型。

公开(公告)号：US20090123045A1

公开(公告)日：2009-05-14

申请号：US12266942

申请日：2008-11-07

申请人： Mark Quadling ,  Andrei Tchouprakov ,  Gary Severance ,  Glen Freeman

发明人： Mark Quadling ,  Andrei Tchouprakov ,  Gary Severance ,  Glen Freeman

IPC分类号： G06K9/00 ,  G06T15/50

CPC分类号： G06T15/04

摘要： Methods, systems, and devices for generating textured 3D models are provided. The present disclosure describes methods, systems, and devices for combining multiple images onto a 3D model. In some instances, the textures of the images are applied to the 3D model dynamically so that the textured 3D model is viewable from different viewpoints in real time on a display. The present disclosure also describes methods, systems, and devices for selecting the images and, in particular, the portions of the selected images to map to defined portions of the 3D model. In addition, the present disclosure describes how to adjust the images themselves to remove the effects of directional lighting. Some aspects of the present disclosure are particularly useful in the context of a 3D modeling of dental preparations. In some instances, a 3D digitizer is used to produce 3D models of dental preparations that are rendered on a display in real time and are fully 3D dimensional, while accurately depicting the surface textures of the item(s) being digitized.

摘要翻译： 提供了用于生成纹理3D模型的方法，系统和设备。 本公开描述了将多个图像组合到3D模型上的方法，系统和装置。 在一些情况下，图像的纹理被动态地应用于3D模型，使得纹理3D模型可以在显示器上实时地从不同的视点来观看。 本公开还描述了用于选择图像的方法，系统和设备，特别地，所选择的图像的部分映射到3D模型的限定部分。 此外，本公开内容描述了如何自己调整图像以消除定向照明的影响。 本公开的一些方面在牙科制剂的3D建模的上下文中是特别有用的。 在某些情况下，3D数字化仪用于产生实时显示在显示器上并完全3D维度的牙科准备物体的3D模型，同时准确描绘被数字化的物品的表面纹理。

公开(公告)号：US08144954B2

公开(公告)日：2012-03-27

申请号：US12266942

申请日：2008-11-07

申请人： Mark Quadling ,  Andrei Tchouprakov ,  Gary Severance ,  Glen Freeman

发明人： Mark Quadling ,  Andrei Tchouprakov ,  Gary Severance ,  Glen Freeman

IPC分类号： G06K9/00

CPC分类号： G06T15/04

摘要： Methods, systems, and devices for generating textured 3D models are provided. The present disclosure describes methods, systems, and devices for combining multiple images onto a 3D model. In some instances, the textures of the images are applied to the 3D model dynamically so that the textured 3D model is viewable from different viewpoints in real time on a display. The present disclosure also describes methods, systems, and devices for selecting the images and, in particular, the portions of the selected images to map to defined portions of the 3D model. In addition, the present disclosure describes how to adjust the images themselves to remove the effects of directional lighting. Some aspects of the present disclosure are particularly useful in the context of a 3D modeling of dental preparations. In some instances, a 3D digitizer is used to produce 3D models of dental preparations that are rendered on a display in real time and are fully 3D dimensional, while accurately depicting the surface textures of the item(s) being digitized.

摘要翻译： 提供了用于生成纹理3D模型的方法，系统和设备。 本公开描述了将多个图像组合到3D模型上的方法，系统和装置。 在一些情况下，图像的纹理被动态地应用于3D模型，使得纹理3D模型可以在显示器上实时地从不同的视点来观看。 本公开还描述了用于选择图像的方法，系统和设备，特别地，所选择的图像的部分映射到3D模型的限定部分。 此外，本公开内容描述了如何自己调整图像以消除定向照明的影响。 本公开的一些方面在牙科制剂的3D建模的上下文中是特别有用的。 在某些情况下，3D数字化仪用于产生实时显示在显示器上并完全3D维度的牙科准备物体的3D模型，同时准确描绘被数字化的物品的表面纹理。

公开(公告)号：US08144336B2

公开(公告)日：2012-03-27

申请号：US12098928

申请日：2008-04-07

申请人： Mark Quadling ,  Henley Quadling ,  Alan Blair

发明人： Mark Quadling ,  Henley Quadling ,  Alan Blair

IPC分类号： G01B11/02 ,  G01B9/02

CPC分类号： A61B5/0066 ,  A61B5/0088 ,  A61C9/0073 ,  A61C13/0004 ,  G01B9/02091 ,  G01B2290/65 ,  G01N21/4795

摘要： A digitized image of an object may include representations of portions of the object that are obscured, occluded or otherwise unobservable. The image may be a multi-dimensional visual representation of dentition. Characteristics of the dentition and its surfaces, contours, and shape may be determined and/or analyzed. A light may be directed toward and reflected from the dentition. The reflected light may be combined with a reference to determine characteristics of the dentition, including obscured areas such as subgingival tissue.

摘要翻译： 对象的数字化图像可以包括被遮挡，遮挡或以其他方式不可观察的对象的部分的表示。 图像可以是牙列的多维视觉表示。 可以确定和/或分析牙列及其表面，轮廓和形状的特征。 光可以指向并从牙列反射。 反射光可以与参考物组合以确定牙列的特征，包括诸如龈下组织的模糊区域。

公开(公告)号：US07270592B2

公开(公告)日：2007-09-18

申请号：US11062986

申请日：2005-02-22

申请人： Rod Duncan ,  Joel Witt ,  Mark Quadling ,  Henley Quadling ,  Branko Bern

发明人： Rod Duncan ,  Joel Witt ,  Mark Quadling ,  Henley Quadling ,  Branko Bern

IPC分类号： B24B49/00 ,  B24B51/00

CPC分类号： B23B31/103 ,  A61C13/0004 ,  A61C13/0009 ,  B23C1/045 ,  Y10T409/301792 ,  Y10T409/303808 ,  Y10T409/30756 ,  Y10T409/309296 ,  Y10T483/10 ,  Y10T483/11 ,  Y10T483/136 ,  Y10T483/1733 ,  Y10T483/174 ,  Y10T483/1752 ,  Y10T483/1793 ,  Y10T483/1795 ,  Y10T483/1798 ,  Y10T483/1809 ,  Y10T483/1827 ,  Y10T483/1873

摘要： The improved milling machine makes use of individually controlled x-axis, y-axis, and z-axis carriages. These carriages provide positive and precise control of the position of the cutting tools and the blank to be cut. The tools are located in spindles that are moved in the x-axis. A work piece or blank is manipulated in the y-axis and the z-axis. The tools are offset in the x-axis. Lights on a work space door are used to signal the condition of the mill machine and the milling operation. A tool changer allows the tools to be changed to accommodate other materials. A camera or other sensor is used to detect the location and wear on the tools.

摘要翻译： 改进的铣床使用单独控制的x轴，y轴和z轴支架。 这些托架可以对切割工具和要切割的坯料的位置提供正确和精确的控制。 这些工具位于在x轴上移动的主轴中。 在y轴和z轴上操作工件或坯料。 工具在x轴上偏移。 工作空间门上的灯用于表示铣床的机械状态和铣削操作。 刀具更换器允许更换工具以适应其他材料。 相机或其他传感器用于检测工具的位置和磨损。

公开(公告)号：US20060172263A1

公开(公告)日：2006-08-03

申请号：US10906062

申请日：2005-02-01

申请人： Henley Quadling ,  Mark Quadling ,  Robert Caflisch

发明人： Henley Quadling ,  Mark Quadling ,  Robert Caflisch

IPC分类号： A61C1/00 ,  B29B7/00

CPC分类号： A61C13/0022

摘要： The present invention relates generally to mill blank constructions. According to the invention, a “smart blank” is pre-configured into a form that closely resembles a restoration being designed. The blank comprises a body adapted to be shaped by material removal into an artificial tooth part having buccal-lingual, mesial-distal and occlusal-cervical axes. In an illustrative embodiment, the body has at most one symmetric plane that is defined by a buccal-lingual-occlusal-cervical cross-section whose normal is along the mesial-distal axis. The blank also includes a holder for mounting the blank in a shaping apparatus. The smart blank provides more efficient milling and high yield.

摘要翻译： 本发明一般涉及研磨空白结构。 根据本发明，“智能空白”被预先配置成与设计的恢复非常相似的形式。 该坯件包括适于通过将材料移除到具有颊侧，中间远端和咬合颈椎轴的人造牙齿部分而成形的主体。 在说明性实施例中，身体具有至多一个对称平面，该对称平面由其正常沿中远端轴线的颊 - 舌 - 咬合 - 颈部横截面限定。 坯料还包括用于将坯件安装在成形设备中的保持器。 智能空白提供更高效的铣削和高产量。

公开(公告)号：US20060204932A1

公开(公告)日：2006-09-14

申请号：US11317904

申请日：2005-12-24

申请人： Basil Haymann ,  Mark Quadling ,  Henley Quadling ,  Howard Frysh ,  Jorey Chernett

发明人： Basil Haymann ,  Mark Quadling ,  Henley Quadling ,  Howard Frysh ,  Jorey Chernett

IPC分类号： A61C8/00

CPC分类号： A61C13/0022 ,  A61C5/77 ,  A61C13/0003 ,  A61C13/0004

摘要： The present invention relates generally to mill blank constructions to facilitate the manufacture of dental restorations. A given mill blank is formed in a shape (i.e. with a given geometry) that has been predetermined to reduce material waste when the mill blank is machined into the final part. A set of two or more blanks each having such characteristics comprise a smart blank “library.” In one embodiment, a smart blank library includes a sufficient number of unique blanks such that, when the geometry of the designed restoration is known, the smart blank with a highest yield can be selected for use in milling the restoration. The “yield” of a given smart blank represents the amount of material of the smart blank that is actually used in the final restoration. Automated processes for smart blank inventory management and smart blank selection are also described.

摘要翻译： 本发明一般涉及研磨空白结构以便于牙科修复体的制造。 给定的轧机坯料形成为已经预定的形状（即，具有给定的几何形状），以在轧机坯料被加工成最终部件时减少材料浪费。 一组两个或多个具有这种特征的空白包括智能空白“库”。 在一个实施例中，智能空白库包括足够数量的独特空白，使得当设计的恢复的几何形状是已知的时，可以选择具有最高产量的智能坯料用于铣削修复体。 给定智能空白的“收益”表示最终恢复中实际使用的智能空白的材料量。 还描述了智能空白库存管理和智能空白选择的自动化流程。

公开(公告)号：US20060035776A1

公开(公告)日：2006-02-16

申请号：US11062986

申请日：2005-02-22

申请人： Rod Duncan ,  Joel Witt ,  Mark Quadling ,  Henley Quadling

发明人： Rod Duncan ,  Joel Witt ,  Mark Quadling ,  Henley Quadling

IPC分类号： B23C1/16 ,  B23Q3/157

CPC分类号： B23B31/103 ,  A61C13/0004 ,  A61C13/0009 ,  B23C1/045 ,  Y10T409/301792 ,  Y10T409/303808 ,  Y10T409/30756 ,  Y10T409/309296 ,  Y10T483/10 ,  Y10T483/11 ,  Y10T483/136 ,  Y10T483/1733 ,  Y10T483/174 ,  Y10T483/1752 ,  Y10T483/1793 ,  Y10T483/1795 ,  Y10T483/1798 ,  Y10T483/1809 ,  Y10T483/1827 ,  Y10T483/1873

摘要： The improved milling machine makes use of individually controlled x-axis, y-axis, and z-axis carriages. These carriages provide positive and precise control of the position of the cutting tools and the blank to be cut. The tools are located in spindles that are moved in the x-axis. A work piece or blank is manipulated in the y-axis and the z-axis. The tools are offset in the x-axis. Lights on a work space door are used to signal the condition of the mill machine and the milling operation. A tool changer allows the tools to be changed to accommodate other materials. A camera or other sensor is used to detect the location and wear on the tools.

摘要翻译： 改进的铣床使用单独控制的x轴，y轴和z轴支架。 这些托架可以对切割工具和要切割的坯料的位置提供正确和精确的控制。 这些工具位于在x轴上移动的主轴中。 在y轴和z轴上操作工件或坯料。 工具在x轴上偏移。 工作空间门上的灯用于表示铣床的机械状态和铣削操作。 刀具更换器允许更换工具以适应其他材料。 相机或其他传感器用于检测工具的位置和磨损。

公开(公告)号：US20050008887A1

公开(公告)日：2005-01-13

申请号：US10887569

申请日：2004-07-09

申请人： Basil Haymann ,  Mark Quadling ,  Henley Quadling ,  Howard Frysh ,  Jorey Chernett

发明人： Basil Haymann ,  Mark Quadling ,  Henley Quadling ,  Howard Frysh ,  Jorey Chernett

IPC分类号： A61C13/00 ,  B29B7/00

CPC分类号： A61C13/0022 ,  A61C5/77 ,  A61C13/0004

摘要： The present invention relates generally to mill blank constructions to facilitate the manufacture of dental restorations. A given mill blank is formed in a shape (i.e. with a given geometry) that has been predetermined to reduce material waste when the mill blank is machined into the final part. A set of two or more blanks each having such characteristics comprise a smart blank “library.” In one embodiment, a smart blank library includes a sufficient number of unique blanks such that, when the geometry of the designed restoration is known, the smart blank with a highest yield can be selected for use in milling the restoration. The “yield” of a given smart blank represents the amount of material of the smart blank that is actually used in the final restoration. Automated processes for smart blank inventory management and smart blank selection are also described.

摘要翻译： 本发明一般涉及研磨空白结构以便于牙科修复体的制造。 给定的轧机坯料形成为已经预定的形状（即，具有给定的几何形状），以在轧机坯料被加工成最终部件时减少材料浪费。 一组两个或多个具有这种特征的空白包括智能空白“库”。 在一个实施例中，智能空白库包括足够数量的独特空白，使得当设计的恢复的几何形状是已知的时，可以选择具有最高产量的智能坯料用于铣削修复体。 给定智能空白的“收益”表示最终恢复中实际使用的智能空白的材料量。 还描述了智能空白库存管理和智能空白选择的自动化流程。