Abstract

The invention provides a system and related equipment for the precise measurement of the output characteristic of a light source, e.g., a dental light curing unit (LCU) or light for photodynamic therapy, using a light collector, a light detector, and a computer programmed to deliver the value of the output characteristic of the light source to the user. The systems allow for the determination of a proper 5 exposure time or the selection of a light source as needed for a specific application. The invention also provides a light device.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01J 1/04 - Optical or mechanical part
• A61C 13/15 - Curing devices for plastics prostheses for curing by the action of light
• G06N 3/084 - Backpropagation, e.g. using gradient descent
• H04W 4/38 - Services specially adapted for particular environments, situations or purposes for collecting sensor information
• H04W 4/80 - Services using short range communication, e.g. near-field communication [NFC], radio-frequency identification [RFID] or low energy communication
• G01J 1/42 - Photometry, e.g. photographic exposure meter using electric radiation detectors
• G01J 1/44 - Electric circuits

Abstract

The invention provides a system and related equipment for the precise measurement of the output characteristic of a light source, e.g., a dental light curing unit (LCU) or light for photodynamic therapy, using a light collector, a light detector, and a computer programmed to deliver the value of the output characteristic of the light source to the user. The systems allow for the determination of a proper exposure time or the selection of a light source as needed for a specific application.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01J 1/04 - Optical or mechanical part
• G01J 1/42 - Photometry, e.g. photographic exposure meter using electric radiation detectors
• A61C 13/15 - Curing devices for plastics prostheses for curing by the action of light

Abstract

The invention provides a system and related equipment for the precise measurement of the output characteristic of a light source, e.g., a dental light curing unit (LCU) or light for photodynamic therapy, using a light collector, a light detector, and a computer programmed to deliver the value of the output characteristic of the light source to the user. The systems allow for the determination of a proper 5 exposure time or the selection of a light source as needed for a specific application. The invention also provides a light device.

IPC Classes  ?

• A61C 19/00 - Dental auxiliary appliances
• A61N 5/06 - Radiation therapy using light
• G01J 1/06 - Restricting the angle of incident light
• G01J 1/42 - Photometry, e.g. photographic exposure meter using electric radiation detectors
• H04W 4/38 - Services specially adapted for particular environments, situations or purposes for collecting sensor information
• H04W 84/18 - Self-organising networks, e.g. ad hoc networks or sensor networks

Abstract

The invention provides a system and related equipment for the precise measurement of the output characteristic of a light source, e.g., a dental light curing unit (LCU) or light for photodynamic therapy, using a light collector, a light detector, and a computer programmed to deliver the value of the output characteristic of the light source to the user. The systems allow for the determination of a proper 5 exposure time or the selection of a light source as needed for a specific application. The invention also provides a light device.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01J 1/06 - Restricting the angle of incident light
• A61C 19/00 - Dental auxiliary appliances
• A61N 5/06 - Radiation therapy using light
• G01J 1/42 - Photometry, e.g. photographic exposure meter using electric radiation detectors
• H04W 4/38 - Services specially adapted for particular environments, situations or purposes for collecting sensor information
• H04W 84/18 - Self-organising networks, e.g. ad hoc networks or sensor networks

Abstract

The invention features devices and methods for collecting and measuring light from external light sources. In general, the devices of the invention feature a light diffusing element, e.g., as a component of a light collector, connected by a light conducting conduit, e.g., a fiber optic cable, to a light measuring device, e.g., a spectrometer. This light diffusing element allows, e.g., for substantially uniform light diffusion across its surface and thus accurate measurements, while permitting the total footprint of the device to remain relatively small and portable. This light diffusing element also allows flexibility in scaling of the device to permit use in a wide range of applications.

IPC Classes  ?

• G02B 6/26 - Optical coupling means
• G01J 1/04 - Optical or mechanical part
• G01M 11/02 - Testing optical properties
• G02B 5/02 - Diffusing elementsAfocal elements
• G01N 21/55 - Specular reflectivity
• G01J 3/02 - SpectrometrySpectrophotometryMonochromatorsMeasuring colours Details
• A61C 13/15 - Curing devices for plastics prostheses for curing by the action of light
• G01J 1/02 - Photometry, e.g. photographic exposure meter Details
• G01J 1/42 - Photometry, e.g. photographic exposure meter using electric radiation detectors

Goods & Services

(1) Dental devices, namely, devices which measure the output of dental curing lights

Goods & Services

dental devices, namely, devices which measure the output of dental curing lights

Abstract

The invention provides a system and related equipment for the precise measurement of the output characteristic of a light source, e.g., a dental light curing unit (LCU) or light for photodynamic therapy, using a light collector, a light detector, and a computer programmed to deliver the value of the output characteristic of the light source to the user. The systems allow for the determination of a proper exposure time or the selection of a light source as needed for a specific application.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01J 1/42 - Photometry, e.g. photographic exposure meter using electric radiation detectors
• G02B 5/02 - Diffusing elementsAfocal elements
• G06N 3/02 - Neural networks
• G06N 3/084 - Backpropagation, e.g. using gradient descent

Abstract

The invention provides a system and related equipment for the precise measurement of the output characteristic of a light source, e.g., a dental light curing unit (LCU) or light for photodynamic therapy, using a light collector, a light detector, and a computer programmed to deliver the value of the output characteristic of the light source to the user. The systems allow for the determination of a proper exposure time or the selection of a light source as needed for a specific application.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01J 1/42 - Photometry, e.g. photographic exposure meter using electric radiation detectors
• G02B 5/02 - Diffusing elementsAfocal elements
• G06N 3/08 - Learning methods

Abstract

The invention features devices and methods for collecting and measuring light from external light sources. In general, the devices of the invention feature a light diffusing element, e.g., as a component of a light collector, connected by a light conducting conduit, e.g., a fiber optic cable, to a light measuring device, e.g., a spectrometer. This light diffusing element allows, e.g., for substantially uniform light diffusion across its surface and thus accurate measurements, while permitting the total footprint of the device to remain relatively small and portable. This light diffusing element also allows flexibility in scaling of the device to permit use in a wide range of applications.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01N 21/47 - Scattering, i.e. diffuse reflection
• G01J 1/04 - Optical or mechanical part
• G01M 11/02 - Testing optical properties
• G02B 5/02 - Diffusing elementsAfocal elements
• G01N 21/55 - Specular reflectivity
• G01J 3/02 - SpectrometrySpectrophotometryMonochromatorsMeasuring colours Details
• A61C 13/15 - Curing devices for plastics prostheses for curing by the action of light
• G01J 1/02 - Photometry, e.g. photographic exposure meter Details
• G01J 1/42 - Photometry, e.g. photographic exposure meter using electric radiation detectors

Abstract

The invention features devices and methods for collecting and measuring light from external light sources. In general, the devices of the invention feature a light diffusing element, e.g., as a component of a light collector, connected by a light conducting conduit, e.g., a fiber optic cable, to a light measuring device, e.g., a spectrometer. This light diffusing element allows, e.g., for substantially uniform light diffusion across its surface and thus accurate measurements, while permitting the total footprint of the device to remain relatively small and portable. This light diffusing element also allows flexibility in scaling of the device to permit use in a wide range of applications.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01N 21/55 - Specular reflectivity
• G01M 11/02 - Testing optical properties
• G02B 5/02 - Diffusing elementsAfocal elements
• G01J 3/02 - SpectrometrySpectrophotometryMonochromatorsMeasuring colours Details
• G01J 1/04 - Optical or mechanical part
• A61C 13/15 - Curing devices for plastics prostheses for curing by the action of light
• G01J 1/42 - Photometry, e.g. photographic exposure meter using electric radiation detectors

Abstract

The invention features devices and methods for collecting and measuring light from external light sources. In general, the devices of the invention feature a light diffusing element, e.g., as a component of a light collector, connected by a light conducting conduit, e.g., a fiber optic cable, to a light measuring device, e.g., a spectrometer. This light diffusing element allows, e.g., for substantially uniform light diffusion across its surface and thus accurate measurements, while permitting the total footprint of the device to remain relatively small and portable. This light diffusing element also allows flexibility in scaling of the device to permit use in a wide range of applications.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01J 3/12 - Generating the spectrumMonochromators
• A61C 13/15 - Curing devices for plastics prostheses for curing by the action of light
• G01J 1/04 - Optical or mechanical part
• G02B 5/02 - Diffusing elementsAfocal elements

Goods & Services

(1) Sale and provision of dental equipment, data and consulting services to evaluate, monitor and maximize the properties and performance of dental curing lights and the dental materials that are photo polymerized using dental curing lights

Goods & Services

retail store services and on-line retail store services featuring dental equipment to evaluate, monitor and maximize the properties and performance of the dental materials that are photo polymerized during the dental restoration process consulting services and provision of data in relation to the properties and performance of the dental materials that are photo polymerized during the dental restoration process

Goods & Services

A handheld sensor for testing the output of dental curing lights.

Goods & Services

(1) A handheld sensor for testing the output of dental curing lights.

Goods & Services

a handheld sensor for testing the output of dental curing lights

Abstract

A system and method for real-time measurement of curing energy delivered to a simulated dental restoration from a source of curing energy. The system comprises a detector and a display. The detector measures at a location within the simulated dental restoration the amount of curing energy delivered by the curing energy source. The display displays the measured amount of curing energy in real-time. The system also comprises a temperature detector to measure temperature changes in the oral tissues during curing (teeth and gums). The system also comprises a video camera to record the operator's curing technique.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01N 21/17 - Systems in which incident light is modified in accordance with the properties of the material investigated
• A61C 19/04 - Measuring instruments specially adapted for dentistry
• G09B 23/28 - Models for scientific, medical, or mathematical purposes, e.g. full-sized device for demonstration purposes for medicine
• G09B 9/00 - Simulators for teaching or training purposes
• A61C 13/15 - Curing devices for plastics prostheses for curing by the action of light
• G06Q 30/02 - MarketingPrice estimation or determinationFundraising

Goods & Services

Computer software for the measurement, analysis and management of resin curing processes for dental restoration applications Dental instruments for use in the measurement, analysis and management of resin curing processes for dental restoration applications

Abstract

A system and method for real-time measurement of curing energy delivered to a simulated dental restoration from a source of curing energy. The system comprises a detector and a display. The detector measures at a location within the simulated dental restoration the amount of curing energy delivered by the curing energy source. The display displays the measured amount of curing energy in real-time. The system also comprises a temperature detector to measure temperature changes in the oral tissues during curing (teeth and gums). The system also comprises a video camera to record the operator's curing technique.

IPC Classes  ?

• A61C 13/15 - Curing devices for plastics prostheses for curing by the action of light
• A61C 19/04 - Measuring instruments specially adapted for dentistry
• G09B 9/00 - Simulators for teaching or training purposes
• G09B 23/30 - Anatomical models

Goods & Services

(1) Electronic instruments and systems in the field of resin composite dental restoration, namely, a dental patient simulator and a dental resin calibrator, each containing energy sensors, a spectroradiometer with connected computer software, and a positioning arm, all measuring the energy delivered to the surfaces of a resin dental filling and providing data respecting the amount, type and rate of energy delivery to a resin filling; computer software in the field of dental restoration for the measurement, analysis and management of energy delivery during dental restoration applications.

Goods & Services

(1) Electronic instruments and systems in the field of resin composite dental restoration, namely, a dental patient simulator and a dental resin calibrator, each containing energy sensors, a spectroradiometer with connected computer software, and a positioning arm, all measuring the energy delivered to the surfaces of a resin dental filling and providing data respecting the amount, type and rate of energy delivery to a resin filling; computer software in the field of dental restoration for the measurement analysis and managment of energy delivery during dental restoration applications. (2) Publications, namely, brochures, instructional booklets and electronic media articles concerning the measurement, analysis and management of resin curing processes for dental restoration applications. (1) Consulting services, namely, consulting services in the field of the measurement, analysis and management of resin curing processes for dental restoration applications; and educational services, namely, the production of workshops, seminars and internet presentations concerning the measurement, analysis and management of resin curing processes for dental restoration applications.