Dental Scan Rod Feedback Display for Implant Positioning

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing dental scanning technologies fail to provide real-time feedback on the scanning process and the state of identification points, making it difficult for users to accurately determine the spatial position of an implant.

Innovation Solution

A method and apparatus for displaying scanning data that identifies and displays the state of identification points on a scanning rod using different display modes based on state information, such as number of scanning times and database matching, to enhance user understanding of the scanning process.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Measurement precision

If a rectangular cube scanning rod with a separate code is used for scanning, then the spatial position of an implant can be determined, but the scanning process and current scanning state of an identification point cannot be perceived by the user

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvespatial position determinationVSAvoidscanning process visibility
Core Design Contradiction:
Measurement precisionVSLoss of information

Solution Approach 1:

The system implements real-time feedback by displaying the current scanning state and identification point status on a screen. The processor continuously updates the display to show which identification points have been scanned, their current state, and the overall scanning progress, allowing users to perceive the scanning process without affecting the precision of spatial position determination

Inventive Principle:
Principle #23Feedback

Solution Approach 2:

A display interface acts as an intermediary between the scanning system and the user. The display shows visual representations of identification points and their states, mediating the information flow from the scanning processor to the user, thereby making the scanning process visible without interfering with the core scanning function

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

2Loss of information

If multiple identification points are tracked with different states, then the scanning process becomes visible, but the display complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvescanning state visibilityVSAvoiddisplay system complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Loss of informationVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The display system segments the information by dividing identification points into different categories based on their scanning state (e.g., scanned, unscanned, partially scanned). Each category is displayed with distinct visual characteristics, allowing complex scanning state information to be presented in an organized, manageable manner that reduces perceived complexity

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

Different visual properties are assigned to different identification points based on their local state. For example, identification points that have been scanned may be displayed in one color while unscanned points are displayed in another color, or with different intensities. This local differentiation allows the system to convey complex state information through simple visual cues, managing display complexity effectively

Inventive Principle:
Principle #3Local quality

Data Source

PatentEP4657450A1Method and apparatus for displaying scanning data, device, and storage medium
Publication Date: 2025.12.03 SHINING 3D TECH CO LTD
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AI summary

A method and apparatus for displaying scanning data, and a device and a storage medium are provided in the embodiments of the disclosure. In a scanning scene, identification points of a scanning rod are identified, and state information of the various identification points are determined; and the various identification points are displayed based on the state information of the various identification points. Therefore, a scanning process and current scanning states of the identification points can be displayed.