Systems and methods for designing and generating devices using accuracy maps and stability analysis

US10089413B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• MATERIALISE N.V. · BE

Inventors

• Roel Wirx-Speetjens · Boortmeerbeek, BE
• Joyce Van den Broeck · Kessel-Lo, BE
• Michel Janssens · Leuven, BE

Key dates

• Filing date: Dec 21, 2012
• Grant date: Oct 2, 2018
• Expiry date: Apr 1, 2035

Classification

• Technology area (CPC A): Human Necessities
• CPC primary: A61B2034/108
• WIPO field: Medical technology
• WIPO sector: Instruments

Abstract

Systems and methods for designing and generating a device using accuracy maps and stability analysis are disclosed herein. In some aspects, the systems and methods described relate to an apparatus for designing a device. The apparatus includes a processor configured to generate a three-dimensional model of a physical object and determine whether the three-dimensional model satisfies an accuracy threshold based on an accuracy map. The processor is further configured generate a simulated representation of the device, determine whether the simulated representation of the device satisfies a stability threshold, simulate a fit of the device on the three-dimensional model if the simulated representation of the device satisfies the stability threshold, and determine whether the simulated fit of the device on the three-dimensional model is within a tolerance threshold. The processor is further configured to generate an approved design of the device if the simulated fit is within the tolerance threshold.