18033713. INTRAORAL CAMERA SYSTEM, TOOTH IDENTIFICATION METHOD, CONTROL METHOD, AND RECORDING MEDIUM simplified abstract (Panasonic Intellectual Property Management Co., Ltd.)
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INTRAORAL CAMERA SYSTEM, TOOTH IDENTIFICATION METHOD, CONTROL METHOD, AND RECORDING MEDIUM
Organization Name
Panasonic Intellectual Property Management Co., Ltd.
Inventor(s)
Toshiyuki Nakashima of Nara (JP)
Kazuhiro Funamoto of Hyogo (JP)
INTRAORAL CAMERA SYSTEM, TOOTH IDENTIFICATION METHOD, CONTROL METHOD, AND RECORDING MEDIUM - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18033713 titled 'INTRAORAL CAMERA SYSTEM, TOOTH IDENTIFICATION METHOD, CONTROL METHOD, AND RECORDING MEDIUM
Simplified Explanation
The patent application describes an intraoral camera system that captures images of teeth inside a user's mouth and identifies the type and position of the tooth based on the captured image data.
- The system includes an imaging unit that captures images of teeth inside the mouth.
- An area detector determines the orientation of the imaging unit using a multi-axis acceleration sensor.
- The area detector identifies the specific area of the mouth being captured based on the detected orientation.
- An identifier narrows down the possible combinations of tooth types and positions based on the captured image data and the identified area.
- The identifier then identifies the type and position of the tooth based on the narrowed down candidates and the image data.
Potential applications of this technology:
- Dental clinics and practitioners can use this system to accurately identify and document the type and position of teeth in patients.
- The system can be used for educational purposes, allowing dental students to study and learn about different tooth types and positions.
- Researchers can utilize this system to gather data on tooth types and positions for various studies and analyses.
Problems solved by this technology:
- Accurately identifying the type and position of teeth can be challenging and time-consuming for dental professionals. This system automates the process, saving time and improving accuracy.
- Traditional methods of tooth identification may rely on subjective visual inspection, leading to potential errors. This system provides a more objective and reliable method of tooth identification.
Benefits of this technology:
- Improved efficiency and accuracy in identifying tooth types and positions.
- Enhanced documentation and record-keeping for dental clinics and practitioners.
- Simplified educational and research activities related to dental anatomy.
Original Abstract Submitted
An intraoral camera system includes an imaging unit that generates image data by capturing an image of a tooth inside the mouth of a user, an area detector that detects the orientation of the imaging unit according to output by a multi-axis acceleration sensor and detects, according to the orientation detected, an area whose image is being captured by the imaging unit from among areas inside the mouth, the areas being determined by dividing a dentition into sections, and an identifier that narrows candidates which are combinations of tooth types and tooth positions down to fewer candidates to be used, according to the image data and the area detected, and identifies the type and the position of the tooth according to the narrowed candidates and the image data.
