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Method and apparatus for colour imaging a three-dimensional structure
US9101433B2 · US · B2
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Publication number | US-9101433-B2 |
| Application number | US-201414511091-A |
| Country | US |
| Kind code | B2 |
| Filing date | Oct 9, 2014 |
| Priority date | Jun 17, 2004 |
| Publication date | Aug 11, 2015 |
| Grant date | Aug 11, 2015 |
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A device for determining the surface topology and associated color of a structure, such as a teeth segment, includes a scanner for providing depth data for points along a two-dimensional array substantially orthogonal to the depth direction, and an image acquisition means for providing color data for each of the points of the array, while the spatial disposition of the device with respect to the structure is maintained substantially unchanged. A processor combines the color data and depth data for each point in the array, thereby providing a three-dimensional color virtual model of the surface of the structure. A corresponding method for determining the surface topology and associate color of a structure is also provided.
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What is claimed is: 1. A system for determining surface topology and associated color of at least a portion of a three-dimensional structure, the system comprising: an apparatus comprising an image gathering member to generate depth data of the structure portion corresponding to a two-dimensional reference array substantially orthogonal to a depth direction; and one or more processors operably coupled to the apparatus, the one or more processors configured to cause the system to…
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- What does patent US9101433B2 cover?
- A device for determining the surface topology and associated color of a structure, such as a teeth segment, includes a scanner for providing depth data for points along a two-dimensional array substantially orthogonal to the depth direction, and an image acquisition means for providing color data for each of the points of the array, while the spatial disposition of the device with respect to th…
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- Align Technology Inc
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- Primary CPC classification H04N13/15. Mapped technology areas include Electricity.
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- Publication date Tue Aug 11 2015 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) (B2). Legal status and post-grant events are not shown on this page.
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