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Device for determining the 3D coordinates of an object, in particular of a tooth

US9671220B2 · kind B2 · utility

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15Claims

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Assignee

STEINBICHLER OPTOTECHNIK GMBH · DE

Inventors

Michael Gandyra · Rosenheim, DE
Marcus Steinbichler · Neubeuern, DE

Key dates

Filing date	Sep 16, 2009
Grant date	Jun 6, 2017
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Oct 5, 2034

Classification

Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
CPC primaryA61C9/0053
WIPO fieldMeasurement
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A scanner is used for scanning an object, in particular one or more teeth (13, 14, 15) or a dental cast. An improved scanner comprises a carrier (2) on which a plurality of projectors (4) for projecting a pattern onto the object and a plurality of cameras (5) for recording the object are provided one beside the other in an array.

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