Dental clinic cloud system for providing examination report

Abstract

The present invention relates to a dental clinic cloud system. The dental clinic cloud system includes: a plurality of dental systems arranged in individual dental clinics, collecting a dental image acquired by capturing teeth of a patient, and generating an examination report in which the dental image and examination information are recorded; and a dental cloud server which is connected to each of the dental systems through a communication network and in which the examination report generated by each of the dental systems is uploaded and stored, wherein the dental cloud server allows access to the examination report when an authorized user accesses the dental cloud server. Accordingly, the patient may be provided with his / her teeth diagnosis management information.

Description

Dental Clinic Cloud System Providing Examination Reports

[0001] The present invention relates to a dental clinic cloud system that provides a medical examination report, and more particularly, to a dental clinic cloud system that provides a diagnosis-related report in a dental clinic.

[0002] Normally, human teeth help us chew food, facilitate digestion, and play a crucial role in pronunciation. When these teeth become abnormal, their condition is diagnosed and treated, and if necessary, artificial teeth are implanted to replace them.

[0003] When teeth are lost, artificial teeth are replaced through dental implants. When using an abutment for implant prosthesis, the final prosthesis, the rounded crown, is placed on a custom abutment, requiring precise three-dimensional measurement of the abutment's shape.

[0004] Recently, there have been active attempts to directly measure the abutment in the patient's mouth using an oral scanner, that is, to use 3D scanning to design prosthetics.

[0005] For example, Korean Patent Publication No. 2021-0101936 discloses "Method, Apparatus, and Recording Medium for Obtaining Oral Scanner Images." The technology disclosed in the Korean Patent Publication encrypts only the original images and oral scanner information acquired through an oral scanner at a user terminal and transmits them to a server, and the server then uses the received original images and oral scanner information to generate an oral scanner image.

[0006] Meanwhile, dental treatment encompasses a variety of options, including orthodontic treatment, inlays, resin, crowns, bridges, and laminates, in addition to the implants described above. Unlike general hospital treatment, dental treatment allows patients to check the condition of their teeth using mirrors and other means.

[0007] Recently, patients have been demanding information about their dental condition and treatment based on their actual dental photos, such as 3D scanned images or X-ray images taken by the oral scanner described above, and dental clinics are also demanding the development of a system that provides dental diagnosis-related information to patients to meet the needs of these patients, or consumers.

[0008] Accordingly, the present invention has been devised to solve the above problems, and its purpose is to provide a dental clinic cloud system through which patients can receive their own dental diagnosis management information.

[0009] In addition, another purpose is to provide a dental clinic cloud system that can provide various information in various data formats in addition to diagnostic management information.

[0010] The above object is achieved by a dental clinic cloud system, which comprises a plurality of dental systems, each of which is placed in each dental clinic, collects dental images taken of a patient's teeth, and generates a checkup report in which the dental images and checkup information are recorded, and a dental cloud server connected to each of the dental systems through a communication network, and to which the checkup report generated by each of the dental systems is uploaded and stored; and wherein the dental cloud server allows access to the checkup report when an authorized user accesses it.

[0011] Here, a plurality of mobile devices having client applications capable of linking with the dental cloud server are further included; when transmission of the examination report is selected through access by a user with the above authority, the dental cloud server can transmit the examination report to a mobile device having a client application matching the examination report installed.

[0012] In addition, the above tooth image may include a 3D scanning image captured by a 3D oral scanner.

[0013] Additionally, the tooth image may further include at least one of an X-ray image of the tooth and a two-dimensional image of the tooth.

[0014] In addition, the dental cloud server provides a report screen in which the examination report is displayed; the report screen may include a 3D image display window in which the 3D scanning image is displayed; an X-ray image display window in which the X-ray image is displayed; and a examination information display window in which the examination information is displayed.

[0015] In addition, each tooth in the 3D scanning image displayed in the 3D image display window and each tooth displayed in the X-ray image display window can be displayed so as to be mutually matched with each other's corresponding teeth.

[0016] In addition, the examination information displayed in the examination information display window may be recorded in text format as the examination contents of the patient's teeth.

[0017] In addition, the examination report generated by the dental system further includes additional data matching the three-dimensional scanning image; the additional data may include at least one of image data, voice data, text data, and URL link data.

[0018] In addition, when a user with the above authority accesses and selects transmission of the above-mentioned additional data, the dental cloud server transmits the 3D scanning image and the above-mentioned additional data to the client application; and when the above-mentioned additional data is selected through the client application, the mobile device can play the above-mentioned additional data.

[0019] According to the above configuration, according to the present invention, a dental clinic cloud system is provided in which a patient can receive his / her own dental diagnosis management information.

[0020] Additionally, a dental clinic cloud system is provided that can provide various information in various data formats in addition to diagnostic management information.

[0021] FIG. 1 is a diagram showing the configuration of a dental clinic cloud system according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0022] Fig. 2 is a drawing showing an example of the configuration of the dental system of Fig. 1,

[0023] Fig. 3 is a drawing showing an example of the configuration of the oral scanning device of Fig. 2,

[0024] Fig. 4 is a drawing showing an example of the configuration of the dental management device of Fig. 2,

[0025] FIG. 5 is a drawing showing an example of an electronic chart displayed on a dental management monitor of a dental management device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0026] Figures 6 to 10 are drawings showing examples of report screens provided by a scanning management program according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0027] FIG. 11 is a drawing for explaining the process of generating an examination report in a dental system according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0028] FIG. 12 is a drawing showing an example of an examination report displayed on a screen through a preview in a dental system according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0029] FIG. 13 is a drawing for explaining another example of the process of generating an examination report in a dental system according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0030] FIG. 14 is a drawing for explaining the process of providing an examination report to a patient in a dental clinic Clyde system according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0031] FIG. 15 is a drawing showing an example of a checkup report screen provided by a dental cloud server according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0032] FIG. 16 is a diagram showing an example of a medical examination report displayed on a mobile device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0033] FIG. 17 is a diagram showing an example of additional data in a screening report generated by a scanning management program according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0034] The present invention relates to a dental clinic cloud system, comprising: a plurality of dental systems arranged in each dental clinic, collecting dental images taken of a patient's teeth, and generating a checkup report in which the dental images and checkup information are recorded; and a dental cloud server connected to each of the dental systems through a communication network, to which the checkup reports generated by each of the dental systems are uploaded and stored; and the dental cloud server can allow access to the checkup reports when an authorized user accesses the server.

[0035] The advantages and features of the present invention, and the methods for achieving them, will become clearer with reference to the embodiments described in detail below together with the accompanying drawings. However, the present invention is not limited to the embodiments disclosed below and may be implemented in various different forms. These embodiments are provided solely to ensure that the disclosure of the present invention is complete and to fully inform those skilled in the art of the scope of the present invention, and the present invention is defined solely by the scope of the claims.

[0036] The terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing embodiments only and is not intended to limit the present invention. In this specification, the singular also includes the plural unless specifically stated otherwise. As used herein, the terms "comprises" and / or "comprising" do not exclude the presence or addition of one or more other components in addition to the mentioned components. Like reference numerals refer to like components throughout the specification, and "and / or" includes each and any combination of one or more of the mentioned components. Although "first", "second", etc. are used to describe various components, these components are not limited by these terms. These terms are only used to distinguish one component from another. Therefore, it should be understood that a first component mentioned below may also be a second component within the technical spirit of the present invention.

[0037] Unless otherwise defined, all terms (including technical and scientific terms) used herein may be used in their common sense to those of ordinary skill in the art to which the present invention pertains. Furthermore, terms defined in commonly used dictionaries are not to be interpreted ideally or excessively unless explicitly and specifically defined otherwise.

[0038] Hereinafter, embodiments according to the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the attached drawings.

[0039] FIG. 1 is a drawing showing the configuration of a dental clinic cloud system (1) according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0040] Referring to FIG. 1, a dental clinic cloud system (1) according to an embodiment of the present invention may be configured to include a plurality of dental systems (10) and a dental cloud server (20). In addition, the dental clinic cloud system (1) may be configured to include a plurality of mobile devices (30).

[0041] Each dental system (10) can communicate with the dental clyde server (30) via an external communication network (50). Here, the external communication network (50) may include wired or wireless Internet, and may be implemented as a mobile communication network such as 5G. Here, it is obvious that the technical concept of the present invention is not limited to the type of external communication network (50).

[0042] The dental system (10) is placed in each dental clinic. Here, the dental system (10) is placed in the dental clinic and can provide various functions necessary for the dental treatment process, such as patient management and diagnostic record management.

[0043] In an embodiment of the present invention, each dental system (10) collects dental images taken of a patient's teeth and generates an examination report that records examination information together with the dental images.

[0044] The dental cloud server (20) according to an embodiment of the present invention is connected to each dental system (10) via an external communication network (50), as described above. In addition, the dental cloud server (30) can store examination reports generated and uploaded by the dental system (10).

[0045] In an embodiment of the present invention, when a dental clyde server is accessed by an authorized user, the user may be allowed access to the examination report.

[0046] In one embodiment, the authorized user may be a system administrator of the respective dental clinic that operates the respective dental system (10), for example, a dentist or nurse.

[0047] Here, a user who has the authority to create a checkup report through the dental system (10) and upload it to the dental cloud server (20) and a system administrator who can access the checkup report by connecting to the dental cloud server (20) can be distinguished, and this will be described later.

[0048] Meanwhile, the dental clinic cloud system (1) according to an embodiment of the present invention may further include a plurality of mobile devices (30). In one embodiment, the mobile devices (30) may be provided in various forms, such as a patient's smartphone or tablet PC.

[0049] Here, a client application capable of linking with a dental cloud server (20) can be installed on the mobile device (30).

[0050] In one embodiment, when a user with authority (hereinafter referred to as a “system administrator”) accesses the examination report and clicks to transmit the examination report, the dental cloud server (20) can transmit the examination report to a mobile device (30) on which a client application matching the examination report is installed.

[0051] In one embodiment, the examination report stored in the dental clyde server (20) may include information about the patient, such as a patient ID. When the patient logs into the client application installed on the mobile device (30) using his or her patient ID, the examination report can be transmitted to the mobile device (30).

[0052] As another example, patients matching a screening report can be identified by the patient's mobile phone number, and information about patients matching a screening list can be implemented in various ways, such as by the patient's email address.

[0053] As described above, a dental examination report is created using dental images and examination information taken of the patient's teeth through the dental system (10) installed in each dental clinic, and this is uploaded and stored in the dental cloud server (20), and provided to the patient in the form of a report, thereby enabling the patient to receive information about his or her dental treatment through his or her mobile device (30).

[0054] Furthermore, by granting only authorized system administrators access to examination reports and the ability to send them to patients, medical information as personal information can be more securely protected. Furthermore, patients can access their examination reports by entering their email address, date of birth, or an access code provided to them.

[0055] In addition, by separating the upload authority of the examination report and the access and transmission authority to the uploaded examination report in the dental system (10), the security of medical information can be further strengthened.

[0056] FIG. 2 is a drawing showing an example of the configuration of a dental system (10) according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0057] Referring to FIG. 2, it can be configured to include a dental management device (200) and an oral scanning device (100).

[0058] A dental management device (200) according to an embodiment of the present invention stores and manages patient-related information, such as patient identification information, dental images, and treatment processes, at a dental clinic. In one embodiment, the dental management device (200) may be installed in an existing dental clinic or may be newly installed.

[0059] In an embodiment of the present invention, a dental management device (200) is provided as an example in which an electronic chart is provided for a patient lying on each dental chair (C) while being placed near a dental chair (C) installed in a dental clinic. In Fig. 2, an example in which a dental management device (200) is placed on each of a plurality of, for example, three dental chairs (C) is provided.

[0060] A dental management device (200) according to an embodiment of the present invention may be configured to include a dental management terminal (230) and a dental management monitor (250), which will be described in detail later.

[0061] An oral scanning device (100) according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a three-dimensional oral scanner (110) and a scanning management terminal (130) for managing the same. In one embodiment, the oral scanning device (100) may be provided to a dental clinic by a manufacturer of the three-dimensional oral scanner (110) along with a scanning management terminal (130) for managing the same.

[0062] FIG. 3 is a drawing showing an example of the configuration of an oral scanning device (100) according to an embodiment of the present invention. Hereinafter, the oral scanning device (100) according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. 3.

[0063] An oral scanning device (100) according to an embodiment of the present invention may be configured to include a three-dimensional oral scanner (110) and a scanning management terminal (130). In addition, the oral scanning device (100) may be configured to include a scanning management monitor.

[0064] A 3D oral scanner (110) according to an embodiment of the present invention photographs a patient's teeth to obtain a scanning image, which is a 3D image of the patient's teeth. In one embodiment, the 3D oral scanner (110) may be applied with various methods for obtaining a 3D image of the patient's teeth, such as a confocal microscope method, triangulation, an optical coherence tomography system method, and fringe interferometry, and the technical idea of ​​the present invention is not limited to these methods.

[0065] The scanning management terminal (130) according to an embodiment of the present invention can manage scanning images scanned by a 3D oral scanner (110). Here, the scanning management terminal (130) can be connected to a dental management terminal (230) through an internal communication network (500) and communicate with the dental management terminal (230). In one embodiment, the scanning management terminal (130) and the dental management terminal (230) can communicate with each other through an internal communication network (500) of a wireless type such as wireless WI-FI, Bluetooth, or WiBro. In addition, the scanning management terminal (130) and the dental management terminal (230) may also be connected to each other through a wired communication network such as a LAN.

[0066] In an embodiment of the present invention, the scanning management terminal (130) is implemented as a PC-type terminal as an example. In one embodiment, the scanning management terminal (130) may be configured to include a scanning interface unit (131), a scanning terminal communication unit (133), a scanning management program (132), and a scanning terminal processor (134).

[0067] The scanning interface unit (131) according to an embodiment of the present invention is connected to a 3D oral scanner (110), so that a 3D scanning image captured by the 3D oral scanner (110) can be input to a scanning management terminal (130). Here, the scanning interface unit (131) can be connected to the 3D oral scanner (110) through a connection port that is connected wired or wirelessly. Here, the technical idea of ​​the present invention is not limited to the connection method between the scanning interface unit (131) and the 3D oral scanner (110).

[0068] The scanning terminal communication unit (133) can communicate with the dental management device (200) via the internal communication network (500). As described above, the scanning terminal communication unit (133) can communicate with the dental management device (200) via a wireless or wired communication network. Here, the scanning terminal communication unit (133) is not limited to including only one communication module. For example, the scanning terminal communication unit (133) can be connected to the dental management device (200) via a Bluetooth module, and can be connected to the dental cloud server (20) via an external communication network (50) using a wireless or wired Internet network.

[0069] The scanning terminal processor (134) may include hardware and software configurations for controlling the entire functions of the scanning management terminal (130) according to an embodiment of the present invention. In one embodiment, when the scanning management terminal (130) is implemented in the form of a PC, the hardware configuration may include a CPU, RAM, a main board, etc., and the software configuration may include an operating system.

[0070] The scanning management program (132) can be installed in the scanning management terminal (130). In addition, the scanning management program (132) can manage a 3D scanning image captured and received by the 3D oral scanner (110) through the scanning interface unit (131) in conjunction with the scanning terminal processor (134).

[0071] The scanning management program (132) according to an embodiment of the present invention generates a screening report in which patient identification information collected from an electronic chart, a 3D scanning image captured by a 3D oral scanner (110), and screening information for the corresponding patient are recorded through a scanning linkage program (233) installed in a dental management terminal (230) to be described later, and a detailed description thereof will be described later.

[0072] The unexplained reference numeral 135 in FIG. 3 is a scanning input unit. Through the scanning input unit (135), an operator can input various input signals into the scanning management terminal (130). In one embodiment, the scanning input unit (135) may be configured with at least one input device among a touch pad (135a), a foot switch (135b), a keyboard / mouse (135c), or a microphone for voice recognition.

[0073] FIG. 4 is a drawing showing an example of the configuration of a dental management device (200) according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0074] Referring to FIG. 4, a dental management device (200) according to an embodiment of the present invention may be configured to include a dental management terminal (230) and a dental management monitor (250), as described above.

[0075] The dental management terminal (230) according to the embodiment of the present invention can be connected to the scanning management terminal (130) through the internal communication network (500) and communicate with the scanning management terminal (130), as described above.

[0076] In an embodiment of the present invention, a dental management terminal (230) is implemented as a PC-type terminal as an example. In one embodiment, as illustrated in FIG. 4, the dental management terminal (230) may be configured to include a dental management communication unit (231), a dental management program (232), a scanning linkage program (233), and a dental management processor (234).

[0077] The dental management communication unit (231) according to an embodiment of the present invention can communicate with the scanning terminal communication unit (133) of the scanning management terminal (130) through an internal communication network (500). For example, communication can be made through a wired or wireless communication network.

[0078] The dental management processor (234) may include hardware and software components for controlling the overall functions of the dental management terminal (230) according to an embodiment of the present invention. In one embodiment, when the dental management terminal (230) is implemented in the form of a PC, the hardware components may include a CPU, RAM, a main board, etc., and the software components may include an operating system.

[0079] The dental management program (232) can be installed on the dental management terminal (230). In addition, the dental management program (232) can operate in conjunction with the dental management processor (234). Here, the dental management program (232) supports registration of patient identification information, registration of patient treatment records, etc., and can display an electronic chart including registered patient identification information and treatment records, etc., on the dental management monitor (250).

[0080] FIG. 5 is a diagram illustrating an example of an electronic chart displayed on a dental management monitor (250) of a dental management device (200) according to an embodiment of the present invention. As illustrated in FIG. 5, the electronic chart may display patient identification information, patient medical records, etc.

[0081] Additionally, the electronic chart may display an X-ray image captured by an X-ray device (200). Additionally, the electronic chart may display a two-dimensional image captured by a two-dimensional camera (310).

[0082] In the embodiment of the present invention, a 2D camera (310) is provided separately as an example, but a 2D color image can be captured by a 3D oral scanner (110), and of course, the image can be displayed.

[0083] Here, patient identification information may include a patient ID assigned to the patient, the patient's name, and the patient's gender, as well as date of birth, email address, and contact information. The patient identification information examples and electronic chart configurations illustrated in FIG. 5 are merely exemplary, and the technical concept of the present invention is not limited thereto.

[0084] Meanwhile, the scanning linkage program (233) according to an embodiment of the present invention can extract patient information from an electronic chart and transmit it to a scanning management terminal (130) via a dental management communication network. Here, the scanning management program (132) of the scanning management terminal (130) uses the patient information collected and transmitted by the scanning linkage program (233) to generate an examination report as described above, which will be described later.

[0085] In one embodiment, patient information may include at least one of patient identification information for patient identification, an X-ray image of the patient's teeth, and a two-dimensional image. In an embodiment of the present invention, it is assumed that patient identification information, an X-ray image, and a two-dimensional image are collected and transmitted by a scanning linkage program (233).

[0086] As an example, the scanning linkage program (233) extracts patient identification information, X-ray images, and two-dimensional images from an electronic chart displayed on the screen of a dental management monitor (250) and transmits them to a scanning management terminal (130).

[0087] Through this, patient information, such as patient identification information, previously registered in the dental management terminal (230) can be shared and utilized without performing a separate patient registration process in the oral scanning device (100).

[0088] For example, in addition to using it to create the examination report described above, when registering a patient using a 3D oral scanner (110) for the first time in the scanning management program (132) of the scanning management terminal (130), patient registration is possible using the patient identification information extracted and transmitted by the scanning linkage program (233) without a separate registration process.

[0089] The above configuration provides the effect of enabling operation in conjunction with each other without replacing the existing dental management terminal (230) when a new oral scanning device (100) is installed.

[0090] As an example, the scanning linkage program (233) extracts patient information from an electronic chart displayed on a dental management monitor (250).

[0091] To be more specific, the scanning linkage program (233) can capture the screen of an electronic chart displayed on a dental management monitor (250) and create a capture image. In addition, the scanning linkage program (233) can extract patient identification information, X-ray images, and two-dimensional images from the capture image.

[0092] In an embodiment of the present invention, the scanning linkage program (233) can extract patient identification information from a captured image based on OCR (Optical Character Recognition). In addition, the scanning linkage program (233) can extract X-ray images and two-dimensional images using a crop function.

[0093] In general, various types of dental management programs (232) installed in dental management terminals (230) of dental clinics can be installed, and thus the identification information areas (IA) where patient identification information is displayed can be different from each other. Similarly, the locations of the X-ray image area (XA) where X-ray images are displayed and the 3D image area (CA) where 2D images are displayed can also vary depending on the type of dental management program (232).

[0094] Accordingly, in the present invention, an identification information area (IA), an X-ray image area (XA), and a 3D image area (CA) are provided to enable registration in a scanning linkage program (233) so that extraction of patient information can be performed more effectively. In one embodiment, after the scanning linkage program (233) is installed in a dental management terminal (230), an identification information area (IA), an X-ray image area (XA), and a 3D image area (CA) can be set and registered in an electronic chart displayed on the screen of a dental management monitor (250).

[0095] In the above-described embodiment, the scanning linkage program (233) captures the screen of an electronic chart to create a capture image, and extracts patient identification information, X-ray images, and two-dimensional images through the OCR function and the cropping function.

[0096] On the other hand, the scanning linkage program (233) can capture the screen of an electronic chart to create a capture image and then transmit the capture image to the scanning management terminal (130). In addition, the scanning management program (132) can extract patient identification information, X-ray images, and 2D images from the capture image transmitted from the scanning linkage program (233) through the OCR function and the cropping function.

[0097] As described above, when patient information, i.e., patient identification information, X-ray images, and 2D images are collected by the scanning management program (132), the scanning management program (132) can provide a report screen for generating an examination report.

[0098] In an embodiment of the present invention, examination information recorded in a examination report can be entered through a report screen provided by a scanning management program (132).

[0099] Figures 6 to 10 are drawings showing examples of report screens provided by a scanning management program (132) according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0100] Referring to FIGS. 6 to 10, the scanning management program (132) can display a report screen on the scanning terminal monitor (150).

[0101] A report screen according to an embodiment of the present invention may be configured to include a 3D image display window (TW), a chart image display window (ChaW), and a medical examination information display window (MW).

[0102] A 3D scanning image can be displayed in the 3D image display window (TW). Here, the scanning management program (132) can display a 3D scanning image captured by the 3D oral scanner (110) for the corresponding patient in the 3D image display window (TW) of the report screen.

[0103] In one embodiment, a 3D scanning image may be scanned and stored as multiple sheets for one patient, and the scanning management program (132) may display a scanning image selection window (TSW) on an area of ​​a 3D image display window (TW) of a report screen, for example, on the left side as shown in FIGS. 6 to 10, so that when a user selects one or more of these, the corresponding 3D scanning image may be displayed in the 3D image display window (TW). For example, it may be implemented to select a 3D scanning image for the maxilla, a 3D scanning image for the mandible, or both.

[0104] The scanning management program (132) can display a tooth number display window (TNW) for tooth selection on the report screen, as illustrated in FIG. 7. The tooth number display window (TNW) can display a tooth number corresponding to each tooth position.

[0105] And, when one of the teeth is selected through the tooth number display window (TNW) and one of the teeth in the 3D scanning image displayed in the 3D image display window (TW), the scanning management program (132) matches the tooth selected through the tooth number display window (TNW) and the tooth selected through the 3D image display window (TW) to generate an examination report, which will be described later.

[0106] Here, an example is given of selecting one of the teeth through the tooth number display window (TNW) and selecting one of the teeth in the 3D scanning image displayed in the 3D image display window (TW) to match them together. However, when a tooth is selected in either the tooth number display window (TNW) or the 3D scanning image, it can be implemented so that another tooth is automatically determined.

[0107] FIG. 8 shows an example in which a tooth related to a currently being generated examination report is displayed distinctly in a 3D scanning image as one of the teeth is selected through a tooth number display window (TNW) and one of the teeth in a 3D scanning image displayed in a 3D image display window (TW) is selected and matched with each other.

[0108] Meanwhile, in the chart image display window (ChaW), as illustrated in Fig. 8, an X-ray image or a 2D image transmitted as patient information from the scanning linkage program (233) can be displayed. Here, an image selected by the operator from among the images displayed in the chart image display window (ChaW) can be reflected in the examination report, and this will be described later.

[0109] According to an embodiment of the present invention, examination information can be entered into the examination information input window (MW). Examination information can include various information, such as the patient's dental examination results and the doctor's opinion. Examples include comparison photos before and after treatment, a summary of the treatment process, etc. An example of how to enter examination information will be described below.

[0110] A report screen according to an embodiment of the present invention may include a capture image display window (CapW). The capture image display window (CapW) displays captured images to be reflected in the examination report. The process of capturing images to be reflected in the examination report will be described later.

[0111] In one embodiment, a chart image display window (ChaW) and a capture image display window (CapW) are displayed in the same area of ​​a report screen. In addition, the report screen may include a chart tab (ChaT) for displaying the chart image display window (ChaW) and a capture tab (CapT) for displaying the capture image display window (CapW). In an example, by selecting the capture tab (CapT) or the chart tab (ChaT), either the chart image display window (ChaW) or the capture image display window (CapW) is selectively displayed in the corresponding area.

[0112] Meanwhile, the capture image display window (CapW) can display a capture image to be reflected in the examination report. Figures 6 to 8 show examples of X-ray images displayed in the capture image display window (CapW).

[0113] Additionally, on the right side of the capture image display window (CapW), the capture image to be reflected in the current examination report can be displayed as a relatively smaller image than the image currently displayed in the capture image display window (CapW).

[0114] According to the above configuration, the process of generating a screening report by a scanning management program (132) according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. 6 to 10 and FIG. 11.

[0115] First, the scanning linkage program (233) installed in the dental management terminal (230) extracts patient information as described above (S10). Here, the patient information may include patient identification information, X-ray images, and 2D images. In addition, a user with authority to create a medical examination report (hereinafter referred to as a “report creator”) logs in to the scanning management program (132) (S20).

[0116] When patient information is transmitted from the scanning linkage program (233) (S11), the scanning management program (133) determines whether the patient is a previously registered patient or a new patient based on patient identification information in the patient information (S21).

[0117] Here, if the patient is a new patient, the scanning management program (133) registers the patient information of the new patient (S22), and if the patient is an existing patient, the information can be retrieved by selecting the patient information (S23).

[0118] As described above, after new patient information is registered or existing patient information is loaded, an oral scan can be performed on the patient (S24).

[0119] Then, when the oral scan is completed, the scanning management program (133) displays a report screen on the scanning terminal monitor (150), as shown in FIG. 6 (S25).

[0120] Here, the report screen can display the 3D scanning image scanned in step S24, as well as the X-ray image or 2D image included in the patient information. However, only patient identification information may be transmitted as patient information. In addition, in the case of an existing patient, the 3D scanning image previously taken can also be displayed for selection through the scanning image selection window (TSW).

[0121] The embodiment illustrated in Fig. 6 shows an example in which the capture image display window (CapW) is displayed by default, and an example in which an X-ray image included in patient information is displayed.

[0122] Meanwhile, the report generator can select any one of the tooth numbers displayed in the tooth number display window (TNW), as illustrated in Fig. 7 (S26). Then, the report generator selects any one of the teeth in the 3D image displayed in the 3D image display window (TW) (S27).

[0123] Through this process, the scanning management program (133) matches the tooth with the tooth number selected through the tooth number display window (TNW) and the tooth selected through the 3D image display window (TW) to create an examination report.

[0124] Additionally, the report generator can select a tooth within the X-ray image or a 2D image that matches the selected tooth through the 3D image display window (TW).

[0125] In one embodiment, when one of the tooth numbers displayed in the tooth number display window (TNW) in FIG. 7 is selected and the corresponding tooth is selected in the 3D image display window (TW) as shown in FIG. 8, the chart image display window (ChaW) is activated as shown in FIG. 8, and a list (2DL) of 2D images matching the corresponding tooth can be displayed on the right side of the 3D image display window (TW).

[0126] Here, when the report creator selects at least one from the list of 2D images (2DL), the selected 2D image can be displayed in the chart image display window (ChaW). Then, when the capture button (CB2) provided in the chart image display window (ChaW) is clicked, the corresponding 2D image is saved as a capture image to be reflected in the examination report, and is registered and displayed in the capture image display window (CapW), as illustrated in FIG. 9.

[0127] In one embodiment, the report creator can use the creating menu (CM) provided at the bottom of the chart image display window (ChaW) or the capture image display window (ChpW) to add coloring, marking, notes, etc. to a two-dimensional image or X-ray image, and the notes can be captured together and reflected in the examination report.

[0128] Here, the 2D image and X-ray image registered in the capture image display window (CapW) are matched with the teeth selected through the 3D image display window (S281, S282) and reflected in the examination report.

[0129] In one embodiment, it is possible to select a 3D scanning image to be reflected in a medical examination report from a 3D scanning image displayed in a 3D image display window (TW). As illustrated in Fig. 10, when a user wishes to reflect a 3D scanning image currently displayed in a 3D image display window (TW) in a medical examination report, clicking the capture button (CB1) provided in the 3D image display window registers the corresponding 3D scanning image in the capture image display window (CapW) and allows it to be reflected in the medical examination report.

[0130] Meanwhile, for the teeth selected in steps S26 and S27, the report generator can enter examination information through the examination information input window (MW) (S29). Here, the examination information entered through the examination information input window (MW) is registered and matched with the corresponding teeth.

[0131] Here, examination information can be entered and registered multiple times through the examination information input window (MW) during the patient's treatment process. In other words, multiple examination information can be registered in time series for a single tooth.

[0132] In the example illustrated in Figure 9, a plurality of examination input buttons (MAB) may be provided to select examination information to be entered. Selectable examination input buttons may be added or modified by clicking the Add button (ADB). Furthermore, the added or modified examination input buttons may be reflected by selecting the Apply button (APB).

[0133] Here, a text input window (TIW) for entering examination contents as text can be provided in the examination information input window (MW), and the report creator can input various examination contents as text and reflect them in the examination report.

[0134] As described above, when the report creator completes inputting the examination report and clicks the save button (SB), the newly input examination report is updated and saved (S30).

[0135] Meanwhile, the scanning management program (132) according to the embodiment of the present invention can upload the examination report to the dental cloud server (20).

[0136] In Fig. 10, an upload button (SRB) is provided on the report screen as an example. Here, in the embodiment of the present invention, all examination reports generated by the scanning management program (132) are uploaded, or a selective upload of examination reports is provided as an example.

[0137] Here, the information uploaded to the dental cloud server (20) may be uploaded together with the information registered in steps S281 and S282 described above, for example, information on teeth selected from an X-ray image.

[0138] In one embodiment, the report creator can preview the examination report to be uploaded by selecting the View Report button (VB). Figure 12 is a diagram illustrating an example of a examination report displayed on the screen through a preview.

[0139] Referring to Fig. 12, as described above, the examination report may include a 3D image display window (TW) in which a 3D scanning image is displayed, an X-ray image display window (XW) in which an X-ray image is displayed, a 2D image display window (CIW) in which a 2D image is displayed, and a memo display window in which an examination memo is displayed. As illustrated in Fig. 12, a tooth matching an examination memo is displayed in a manner such that the 3D scanning image and the X-ray image can be distinguished from each other.

[0140] Here, the create button (CB) in FIGS. 6 to 9 is a button for creating a new examination report or loading an examination report for a new patient.

[0141] Meanwhile, the scanning linkage program (233) and the scanning management program (132) according to the embodiment of the present invention are interlocked to provide a remote control function of the scanning management terminal (130) through the dental management terminal (230), as an example.

[0142] For example, when the remote control function is executed, the screen displayed on the scanning terminal monitor (150) may be displayed on the screen of the dental management monitor (250). In addition, control of the scanning management terminal (130) becomes possible through the dental management input unit (235) of the dental management terminal (230).

[0143] According to the above configuration, a report generator, for example, a dentist, can generate a checkup report by displaying a report screen provided by a scanning management program (132) executed on a scanning management terminal (130) on the screen of a dental management monitor (250) while the patient is lying on a dental chair (C), explaining the diagnosis to the patient, and inputting a diagnosis note through a dental management input unit (235).

[0144] Accordingly, the report generator can eliminate the inconvenience of having to explain the diagnosis to the patient near the dental chair (C) and then move to the scanning management terminal (130) to generate the diagnosis data.

[0145] Fig. 13 is a drawing for explaining an example of the process of generating a medical examination report through remote control between a scanning management program (132) and a scanning linkage program (233).

[0146] First, as in the embodiment illustrated in Fig. 11, the scanning linkage program (233) installed in the dental management terminal (230) extracts patient information (S10), then, transmission of patient information (S11), login of the report generator (S20), registration of patient information or selection of patient depending on whether the patient is recognized as an existing patient (S21, S22, S23), and oral scanning process (S24) are performed.

[0147] In the embodiment illustrated in FIG. 13, the report generator moves to the dental management device (233) and performs remote control after completing oral scanning. However, processes other than the oral scanning process can be performed via remote control, and the connection timing for remote control is not limited to the example illustrated in FIG. 13.

[0148] The report generator executes the remote control function of the scanning linkage program (233) to generate a checkup report through the dental management terminal (230) (S12). Here, by executing the remote control function through the scanning linkage program (233), a remote control command is transmitted to the scanning management program (132) of the scanning management terminal (130) (S13), and the scanning management program (132) synchronizes the remote control between the dental management terminal (230) and the scanning management terminal (130) in response to the remote control command (S241).

[0149] When remote control is performed as described above, the screen of the scanning management terminal (130) is transmitted to the scanning linkage program (233) (S14), so that the screen of the scanning terminal monitor (150) is displayed on the screen of the dental management monitor (250).

[0150] Through the above configuration, when the report generator inputs an input signal by operating the dental management input unit (235) using the screen displayed on the dental management monitor (250), the signal is transmitted to the scanning management terminal (130) (S15), and the scanning management terminal (130) becomes operable.

[0151] Accordingly, as in the embodiment illustrated in FIG. 11, the process of generating a checkup report can be performed using the dental management input unit (235) and the dental management monitor (250), and the generation process within the RCP illustrated in FIG. 13 corresponds to the embodiment illustrated in FIG. 11.

[0152] Meanwhile, as described above, the examination report uploaded and stored in the dental cloud server (20) is permitted access to the examination report when a user with authority, i.e., a system administrator, accesses it.

[0153] Here, the system administrator can access the dental cloud server (20) through the scanning management program (132) of the scanning management terminal (130). As described above, the authority of the system administrator who can access the dental cloud server (20) and the report generator who accesses the scanning management program (132) itself are differentiated, so that access to the dental cloud server (20) through the scanning management program (132) or access for creating a lift can be differentiated.

[0154] As another example, a system administrator may access the dental cloud server (20) using a scanning management terminal (130) or another computer. As an example, the dental cloud server (20) may provide a connection environment that allows access based on a web browser.

[0155] When a system administrator accesses the dental cloud server (20) as described above, the dental cloud server (20) can provide a report screen displaying the examination report. Furthermore, the system administrator can access the dental cloud server (20) and share the examination report with the patient. For example, the examination report can be transmitted to the patient's mobile device (30), such as a smartphone.

[0156] FIG. 14 is a diagram illustrating the process of providing a medical examination report to a patient in the dental clinic Clyde system according to an embodiment of the present invention. The embodiment illustrated in FIG. 14 exemplifies a system administrator accessing the dental Clyde server (20) as a system administrator via a scanning management program (132).

[0157] First, when the report creator creates a checkup report through the process described above and selects the upload button (SRB) shown in FIG. 6 or FIG. 12 to select transmission of the checkup report (S30), the created checkup report is transmitted to and uploaded to the dental cloud server (20) (S31).

[0158] When a medical examination report is uploaded from the scanning management program (132), the dental cloud server (20) registers it (S40). Here, the dental cloud server (20) registers the medical examination report for each dental clinic, and when the system administrator of the dental clinic logs in (S32), access to the medical examination reports for the dental clinic is granted.

[0159] To explain more specifically, when a system administrator logs in to the dental cloud server (20) through the scanning management program (132) using the ID and password assigned to him / her (S32), the login information is transmitted to the dental cloud server (S33).

[0160] Then, the dental cloud server (20) determines whether to authenticate the administrator using the login information transmitted from the scanning management program (132) and authenticates the administrator's access (S41).

[0161] Here, the dental cloud server (20) can display examination reports, for example, a patient list, to which the currently connected system administrator has permission to access. Furthermore, when the system administrator selects one of the patient lists (S42), the dental cloud server (20) displays a list of reports registered for the corresponding patient on the screen (S42).

[0162] And, when the system administrator selects one of the examination lists (S44), the corresponding examination list is displayed on the screen (S45).

[0163] Fig. 15 is a diagram illustrating an example of a medical examination report screen provided by a dental cloud server (20) according to an embodiment of the present invention. The example of the medical examination report screen illustrated in Fig. 15 corresponds to the configuration of the medical examination report provided through the preview screen during the medical examination report generation process illustrated in Fig. 12.

[0164] Referring to FIG. 15, the report screen can be configured to include a 3D image display window (TW), an X-ray image display window (XW), and a medical examination information display window (MW).

[0165] A 3D scanning image can be displayed in the 3D image display window (TW). Here, teeth corresponding to examination information displayed in the examination information display window (MW) can be visually distinguished in the 3D scanning image.

[0166] An X-ray image can be displayed in the X-ray image display window (XW). Here, the X-ray image displayed in the X-ray image display window (XW) can display teeth that correspond to teeth that are displayed distinctly in the 3D scanning image distinctly.

[0167] Through this, the patient can check the teeth that match the teeth that are clearly marked in the 3D scanning image through the X-ray image, and can check the examination contents for the corresponding teeth through the examination information display window (MW) described later.

[0168] The Medical Examination Information Display Window (MW) contains diagnostic notes regarding differences clearly identified in the 3D scan image. As previously explained, during the medical examination report generation process, the report creator can display the medical examination information recorded by the report creator regarding the differences identified in the examination.

[0169] Thus, patients can view their teeth displayed in 3D scan images and X-ray images and check what the report creator, such as a dentist, has written about the diagnosis.

[0170] In addition, the report screen provided by the dental cloud server (20) may include a two-dimensional image display window (CIW). The two-dimensional image display window (CIW) displays a two-dimensional image captured for a tooth matching a tooth in a three-dimensional scanning image.

[0171] Meanwhile, the report screen provided by the dental cloud server (20) can be configured to include a share button (SRB).

[0172] When the system administrator checks the report screen displayed on the screen and selects to share the report by clicking the share button (SRB) (S46), the examination report is transmitted based on the patient information matched to the examination report (S47).

[0173] In one embodiment, the client application installed on the mobile device (30) may display a report reception alarm when the receipt of a medical examination report is detected (S50). In one embodiment, the client application may notify the receipt of the report through a sound or a pop-up window.

[0174] And, when the patient selects to display the report through his / her mobile device (30), the client application displays the examination report on the screen of the mobile device (30) (S51).

[0175] Fig. 16 is a diagram illustrating an example of a medical examination report displayed on a mobile device (30) according to an embodiment of the present invention. The configuration of the medical examination report illustrated in Fig. 16 is merely an example, and various graphical user interfaces may be provided depending on the type of mobile device (30).

[0176] In the aforementioned embodiment, the examination report is provided via a client application installed on the patient's mobile device (30). Additionally, a URL that allows access to the examination report can be sent to the patient via text message or email, and the patient can access the report using this URL.

[0177] Meanwhile, the examination report generated by the dental system (10) according to the embodiment of the present invention and the examination report generated by the scanning management program (132) installed in the scanning management terminal (130) may further include additional data matching the 3D scanning image.

[0178] In one embodiment, the additional data may be configured to include at least one of image data, voice data, text data, and URL link data.

[0179] FIG. 17 is a diagram showing an example of additional data among examination reports generated by a scanning management program (132) according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0180] As illustrated in Figure 17, the additional data is displayed as an example of matching with a specific tooth in a 3D scanning image.

[0181] In one example, for voice data, the examination details for the corresponding tooth may be recorded and stored. For URL link data, the URL of a specific website may be linked, for example, a URL link to a website containing information about treatment for the corresponding tooth.

[0182] For image data, image information related to the tooth can be matched, such as an enlarged image of the tooth or an expected image of the tooth after treatment.

[0183] And, in the case of text data, simple examination results or treatment methods for the corresponding teeth can be displayed in text.

[0184] The additional data generated as described above can be uploaded to the dental cloud server (20), and as described above, if the system administrator selects to share the additional data, it can be transmitted from the dental cloud server (20) to the mobile device (30).

[0185] Here, the user of the mobile device (30) can check additional data through the client application, and when selecting any of the additional data displayed on the screen shown in Fig. 17, the client application plays the corresponding additional data.

[0186] For example, if voice data is selected, the voice data can be played back to provide a voice explanation of the relevant content. If URL link data is selected, the device can be configured to connect to the website associated with the URL link.

[0187] Although certain embodiments of the present invention have been illustrated and described, it will be apparent to those skilled in the art that modifications may be made to the embodiments without departing from the spirit or scope of the invention. The scope of the invention is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

[0188] [Explanation of symbols]

[0189] 1: Dental Clinic Cloud System

[0190] 10: Dental System

[0191] 30: Mobile device 50: External network

[0192] 100: Oral scanning device 110: 3D oral scanner

[0193] 130: Scanning management terminal 131: Scanning interface unit

[0194] 132: Scanning management program 133: Scanning terminal communication unit

[0195] 134: Scanning terminal processor 135: Scanning input unit

[0196] 135a: Touchpad 135b: Footswitch

[0197] 135c: Keyboard / Mouse 150: Scanning Terminal Monitor

[0198] 200: Dental management device 230: Dental management terminal

[0199] 231: Dental Management Communications Department 232: Dental Management Program

[0200] 233: Scanning Linkage Program 234: Dental Management Processor

[0201] 235: Dental management input unit 250: Dental management monitor

[0202] 300: X-Ray device 310: 2D camera

[0203] 500: Internal network

[0204] The present invention can be applied to a 3D oral scanning scanner used in dental clinics and the like, and a system for managing the same.

Claims

1. Multiple dental systems that are placed in each dental clinic, collect dental images taken of the patient's teeth, and generate examination reports containing the dental images and examination information; Each of the above dental systems is connected to a communication network, and includes a dental cloud server where the examination reports generated from each of the above dental systems are uploaded and stored; A dental clinic cloud system characterized in that the dental cloud server allows access to the examination report when an authorized user accesses it.

2. In paragraph 1, Further comprising a plurality of mobile devices having installed client applications capable of interfacing with the dental cloud server; A dental clinic cloud system characterized in that, when transmission of the examination report is selected through access by a user with the above authority, the dental cloud server transmits the examination report to a mobile device on which a client application matching the examination report is installed.

3. In paragraph 1, A dental clinic cloud system characterized in that the dental cloud server transmits a URL for accessing the examination report to the patient's device.

4. In paragraph 2, A dental clinic cloud system, characterized in that the above tooth image includes a three-dimensional scanning image captured by a three-dimensional oral scanner.

5. In paragraph 4, A dental clinic cloud system, characterized in that the above tooth image further includes at least one of an X-ray image of the tooth and a two-dimensional image of the tooth.

6. In paragraph 5, The above dental cloud server provides a report screen displaying the above examination report; The above report screen is A 3D image display window in which the above 3D scanning image is displayed; An X-ray image display window in which the above X-ray image is displayed; A dental clinic cloud system characterized by including a checkup information display window in which the above checkup information is displayed.

7. In paragraph 6, A dental clinic cloud system, characterized in that each tooth in the 3D scanning image displayed in the 3D image display window and each tooth displayed in the X-ray image display window are displayed so as to be mutually matched with each other's corresponding teeth.

8. In paragraph 6, A dental clinic cloud system characterized in that the examination information displayed in the examination information display window includes the examination contents of the patient's teeth recorded in text format.

9. In paragraph 6, The examination report generated by the dental system further includes additional data matching the three-dimensional scanning image; A dental clinic cloud system, characterized in that the above additional data includes at least one of image data, voice data, text data, and URL link data.

10. In paragraph 9, The above dental cloud server transmits the 3D scanning image and the additional data to the client application when a user with the above authority accesses and selects transmission of the additional data; A dental clinic cloud system, characterized in that the mobile device reproduces the additional data when the additional data is selected through the client application.

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