3D Mark Point Recognition for Adaptive Mandibular Tracking

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing mandibular movement tracking solutions face issues with poor adaptability due to fixed targets that do not fit well with the user's dental condition, leading to errors and reduced applicability, especially in cases like severe overbite.

Innovation Solution

Directly fix mark points to the maxilla and mandible based on the user's dental condition, acquiring and recognizing three-dimensional coordinates to distinguish first and second mark points, using algorithms like ICP or NICP for accurate tracking.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Ease of manufacture

If fixed targets are used for mandibular movement tracking, then the tracking method is simple and standardized, but the adaptability to different dental conditions deteriorates

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvesimplicity of tracking methodVSAvoidadaptability to dental conditions
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of manufactureVSAdaptability or versatility

Solution Approach 1:

The patent transforms the static fixed targets into dynamic customizable mark point configurations. The system allows flexible positioning of mark points on the target based on individual dental conditions, enabling the target to adapt to different user requirements while maintaining the overall tracking functionality.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

The patent applies local customization by allowing different regions of the target to have different mark point configurations. Users can select specific locations and numbers of mark points according to their dental conditions, such as placing mark points on teeth, gums, or other anatomical structures as needed.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #3Local quality

2Device complexity

If fixed targets are used for mandibular movement tracking, then the device structure is simple, but the measurement precision deteriorates due to poor fit

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvesimplicity of device structureVSAvoidtracking accuracy
Core Design Contradiction:
Device complexityVSMeasurement precision

Solution Approach 1:

The patent performs preliminary configuration of mark points on the target before actual tracking. Users pre-select and position mark points according to their dental conditions, ensuring optimal placement for accurate tracking. This preliminary action prevents tracking errors caused by poor fit during the actual measurement process.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

Solution Approach 2:

The system incorporates feedback mechanisms to verify mark point placement and ensure accurate tracking. By allowing users to adjust mark point positions and configuring them based on individual dental anatomy, the system continuously optimizes tracking precision while maintaining device simplicity.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #23Feedback

Data Source

PatentUS20260112051A1Method and Apparatus for Recognizing Mark Points, Device, and Storage Medium
Publication Date: 2026.04.23 SHINING 3D TECH CO LTD
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AI summary

A method and apparatus for recognizing mark points, a device, and a storage medium are provided. The method for recognizing mark points includes: acquiring a plurality of first three-dimensional coordinates corresponding to a plurality of mark points when a maxilla and a mandible are in a first pose; acquiring a plurality of second three-dimensional coordinates corresponding to the plurality of mark points when the maxilla and the mandible are in a second pose; and recognizing, according to the plurality of first three-dimensional coordinates and the plurality of second three-dimensional coordinates, first mark points located on the maxilla and second mark points located on the mandible from the plurality of mark points.