Dental Object Manufacturing Using Image-Based Parameter Control
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current dental object manufacturing is manual and lacks standardization, leading to potential errors in selecting manufacturing parameters, as not all users possess the necessary expertise.
Innovation Solution
A manufacturing device equipped with an electronic camera for capturing image data sets and a controller that determines control data using self-learning algorithms, including artificial neural networks, to automate the manufacturing process, ensuring accurate and efficient production of dental objects.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Manufacturing precision
If manual manufacturing is used with user-selected parameters, then device complexity is reduced, but manufacturing precision and reliability deteriorate due to lack of user expertise
Solution Approach 1:
The system performs self-analysis by automatically capturing images of the dental object, identifying its characteristics through image processing algorithms, and determining appropriate manufacturing parameters without requiring external expert intervention. The controller autonomously completes the entire workflow from object recognition to parameter selection.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent replaces manual mechanical parameter selection with an automated optical-mechanical system consisting of an electronic camera, image processing unit, and controller that automatically determines manufacturing parameters based on captured images, eliminating the need for expert manual assessment.
2Reliability
If automated image-based parameter determination is implemented, then manufacturing precision improves, but device complexity increases due to additional camera and control systems
Solution Approach 1:
The controller serves multiple functions: it captures images via the electronic camera, processes the image data to identify dental object characteristics, determines manufacturing parameters, and controls the manufacturing device. This multi-functionality reduces the need for separate specialized components for each task.
Solution Approach 2:
The electronic camera acts as an intermediary between the dental object and the controller, converting physical object characteristics into digital image data that the controller can process. This intermediary enables automated parameter determination without requiring direct physical contact or complex sensing mechanisms.
3Measurement precision
If multiple image captures from different directions and wavelengths are performed, then measurement precision and control data accuracy improve, but loss of time increases
Solution Approach 1:
The system performs preliminary image captures from multiple directions and wavelengths before the actual manufacturing process begins. These preliminary actions gather comprehensive object data in advance, allowing the controller to accurately determine manufacturing parameters without delaying the production workflow.
Solution Approach 2:
The image capture process continues seamlessly with the manufacturing workflow, where the camera system operates continuously to capture necessary data from multiple angles and wavelengths, and the controller processes this data in real-time to maintain continuous productive action throughout the manufacturing process.
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AI summary
A manufacturing device (100) for manufacturing a dental object (101), including an electronic camera (103) for capturing an image data set (107) of the dental object (101) to be processed; and a controller (105) for determining the control data for manufacturing the dental object (101) based on the image data set (107).