Determining jaw movement
US10561482B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 28, 2017 |
| Grant date | Feb 18, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 28, 2037 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01L21/31144
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Apparatuses, components, devices, methods, and systems for determining jaw movement are provided. An example patient assembly for capturing motion data of a patient includes a clutch configured to be worn by the patient on a dentition of the patient. The clutch includes a dentition coupling device configured to couple to the dentition of the patient and includes an extension member configured to protrude out from the patient's mouth. The clutch also includes a position indicating system rigidly connected to the dentition coupling device. An example position indicating system emits a plurality of light beams. Some examples also include an imaging system and a motion determining device. An example imaging system captures a plurality of image sets that each include at least one of a plurality of screens upon which the light beams project. An example motion determining device processes the captured image sets to determine the motion of the patient's dentition.
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