18603790. LASER SAFETY CIRCUITRY FOR INTRAORAL SCANNERS simplified abstract (ALIGN TECHNOLOGY, INC.)
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LASER SAFETY CIRCUITRY FOR INTRAORAL SCANNERS
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Danny Seidner of Herzeliya (IL)
Yevgeny Faingold of Kiryat Gat (IL)
LASER SAFETY CIRCUITRY FOR INTRAORAL SCANNERS - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18603790 titled 'LASER SAFETY CIRCUITRY FOR INTRAORAL SCANNERS
The abstract describes an intraoral scanner with light projectors, including a laser diode, and safety circuitry to detect and disable the laser diode if the power level exceeds a threshold.
- Simplified Explanation:
An intraoral scanner with laser diode light projectors has safety circuitry to disable the laser if the power level is too high.
- Key Features and Innovation:
- Intraoral scanner with light projectors - Laser diode technology - Safety circuitry to monitor and control laser power levels
- Potential Applications:
- Dental industry for intraoral scanning - Medical imaging applications - Industrial inspection and measurement
- Problems Solved:
- Ensures safety by monitoring laser power levels - Prevents potential harm from high laser power output
- Benefits:
- Accurate and precise scanning - Enhanced safety for users - Improved efficiency in scanning processes
- Commercial Applications:
Title: "Advanced Intraoral Scanner Technology for Dental and Medical Industries" This technology can be used in dental clinics, medical imaging facilities, and industrial settings for precise scanning and measurement tasks.
- Questions about Intraoral Scanner Technology:
1. How does the safety circuitry in the scanner ensure user safety? - The safety circuitry monitors the laser diode power levels and disables the laser if it exceeds a safe threshold. 2. What are the potential risks associated with high laser power output in intraoral scanners? - High laser power output can pose a risk of tissue damage or eye injury if not properly controlled.
Original Abstract Submitted
Embodiments relate to an intraoral scanner that includes one or more light projectors to emit coherent light, the one or more light projectors including a laser diode. Safety circuitry is coupled to the laser diode, the safety circuitry configured to detect a power level of the laser diode and disable the laser diode responsive to detecting that the power level satisfies a threshold power level.
