Three-dimensional intraoral scanner
US12090026B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Grant date | Sep 17, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 20, 2043 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04N13/254
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
The present disclosure relates to a three-dimensional intraoral scanner which, in particular, includes: a case which may be drawn in and out of the oral cavity, and has an opening for introducing, into the case, via an end part thereof, the appearance of the oral cavity (hereinafter, image) in the form of light; at least one camera arranged inside the case, and allowing the light introduced via the opening of the case to pass; a light projector which is arranged on one side of the at least one camera and which radiates light into the oral cavity via the opening; an optical element provided to be rotatable while tilting so as to reflect or bend the path of the light from the at least one camera and the light projector from inside the case; and a light path change unit for moving the optical element so as to be adjustable. Therefore, the three-dimensional intraoral scanner may easily obtain image data for the entire oral cavity of a patient.
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