KR102118915B1 - Auxiliary apparatus for oral and dental imaging - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to a smart device-mounted photographing auxiliary device for oral and dental photographing which is configured to comprise: a clip unit detachable to a smart device; and a photographing guide unit guiding oral and dental photographing through a camera lens of the smart device while the clip unit is mounted on the smart device. Therefore, even if a user is not a professional medical practitioner, the user can easily check oral and dental conditions with the smart device at home or at work.

Description

Smart device-equipped imaging aids for oral and dental imaging{AUXILIARY APPARATUS FOR ORAL AND DENTAL IMAGING}

The present invention is a technology related to a smart device-equipped shooting assist device for oral and dental imaging that is mounted on a smart device so that oral and dental images can be taken through the camera lens of the smart device.

In general, a dental mirror (reflector) is used by a dentist to observe a patient's oral condition. In the case of ordinary people, it is virtually impossible to check their oral condition on their own without visiting a dental clinic or the like.

On the other hand, a smartphone that has been rapidly spreading recently has various multimedia processing technologies applied to it, so it can process and transmit and receive various types of multimedia information including images through my operating system and applications, or input and output data through separate terminals. In terms of, it serves as a mobile display device.

As a technology that enables the general public to directly observe the oral condition using such smart devices,

Republic of Korea Patent Publication No. 10-2013-0067710 (published on June 25, 2013, hereinafter referred to as'document 1') "Oral endoscope device for transmitting oral images to a smartphone" has been proposed,

Document 1 is a photograph that converts an image taken in the oral cavity into an electrical image signal, including a lens for inputting an intraoral image, a lamp for supplying light in the oral cavity, and an image sensor for converting an image input through the lens into an electrical signal. Head portion; One end is electrically connected to the photographing head unit and supplying power supplied from the other end to the photographing head unit and receiving a video signal from the photographing head unit connecting line unit for transmitting through the other end; including the connection line unit The other end is provided with a terminal that is electrically coupled to be detachably connected to the input/output terminal of the smartphone, so that the user himself can utilize a general mobile device such as a smartphone so that a general user, not a medical professional, can easily use it at home, not in a hospital. It is a technology related to an endoscope device for oral cavity that transmits an image taken in the oral cavity to a smartphone, which makes it possible to photograph or monitor one's oral condition.

Document 1. Republic of Korea Patent Publication No. 10-2013-0067710 (2013.06.25. public)

The present invention provides a smart device-equipped shooting assisting device capable of acquiring oral and dental images through a reflector when mounted and detached from a smart device and allowing the acquired image to be photographed through a camera lens of the smart device. It has a purpose.

Furthermore, the present invention has an object to provide a smart device-equipped photographic assisting device capable of adjusting a mounting position according to a size or shape of a smart device and a position of a camera lens, as well as adjusting a rotation angle of a reflector.

In addition, an object of the present invention is to provide a smart device-equipped shooting assist device capable of taking clear and accurate images by removing moisture (fogging) and foreign substances while illuminating the oral cavity through lighting and blower means.

In order to solve the above-mentioned problems, a smart device-equipped shooting aid for oral and dental imaging according to the present invention includes:

Clip unit detachable to the smart device; And

A shooting guide unit for guiding the oral cavity and the dental image through the camera lens of the smart device while the clip unit is mounted on the smart device;

It is characterized by consisting of.

Smart device-mounted shooting aids for oral and dental imaging according to the present invention,

Even if you are not a medical professional, anyone at home or work can easily check the oral and dental conditions by shooting with a smart device, and the most effective effect is to obtain an opinion or receive a precise examination by delivering the captured image from a medical professional.

1 is a three-dimensional configuration diagram showing a smart device-equipped shooting aid for oral and dental imaging according to the present invention,
2 and 3 are plan views of FIG. 1,
Figure 4 is a side view of Figure 1,
5 to 7 is a three-dimensional, rear and side mounting configuration showing the state mounted on the smart device to the auxiliary device of the present invention,
8 and 9 are mounted on the smart device in the auxiliary device of the present invention, the position of the rear and side mounting state showing the state in which the position of the clip unit and the reflector is changed,
10 is a plan view showing a lighting means of the first embodiment,
11 is a plan view and a partial three-dimensional configuration for showing the lighting means of the second embodiment,
12 is a partial cross-sectional configuration diagram for showing the blower means,
13 is an operational state configuration for showing the telescopic structure of the rod.

Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

Prior to this, the terms or words used in the present specification and claims should not be interpreted as being limited to ordinary or dictionary meanings, and the inventor appropriately explains the concept of terms in order to explain his or her invention in the best way. Based on the principle that it can be defined, it should be interpreted as meanings and concepts consistent with the technical spirit of the present invention. Therefore, the embodiments shown in the embodiments and the drawings described in this specification are only the most preferred embodiments of the present invention and do not represent all of the technical spirit of the present invention, and thus various equivalents can be substituted at the time of application. It should be understood that there may be water and variations.

First, the smart device referred to in the present invention means a portable communication device such as a smart phone or a tablet equipped with a camera lens.

As shown in Figures 1 to 13, a smart device-equipped imaging assistant for oral and dental imaging according to the present invention,

It is largely composed of a clip unit 10 and a shooting guide unit 20.

Looking at each configuration,

Clip unit (10)

1 to 4,

As being detached from the smart device (1),

The first and second clip bodies (12, 13) coupled to each other by a pin (11), and

The torsion spring 14 fitted to the pin 11, one end of which is elastically supported by the first clip body 12 and the other end of which is elastically supported by the second clip body 13

It is made including.

Here, the first and second snap portions 121 and 131 having spaces are formed at one end of each of the clip bodies 12 and 13, which are in contact with each other and are opened in opposite directions facing each other.

And, as shown in FIG. 2, the first and second grip portions in which the opened state by one end and the other end of the torsion spring 14 are maintained at opposite ends of the clip bodies 12 and 13 in opposite directions facing each other. 122, 132) are formed.

And, as shown in FIG. 4, a pair of first guide plates 122a extending toward the second grip portion 132 and spaced apart from each other is formed in the first grip portion 122, and the second grip portion 132 is formed. A pair of second guide plates 132a are formed on the first grip portion 122 and are spaced apart from each other while being disposed between the first guide plates 122a. At this time, the pin 11 is inserted and arranged in a form that crosses each of the first guide plate 122a and each of the second guide plate 132a, and the torsion spring 14 has a spiral body having the pin ( 11), it is disposed in the region between each of the second guide plate (132a) in the pin (11).

Therefore, each grip portion 122, 132 is rotated in a direction facing each other based on the pin 11 through an operation of pressing the respective grip portions 122, 132 in a direction facing each other, and at the same time, each snap portion (121, 131) will be in the opposite direction facing each other. The space is inserted into the smart device 1, and when the release action of the grips 122 and 132 is released, the snap portions 121 and 131 are elastically restored by the elastic restoring force of the torsion spring 14 Will bite the smart device (1).

When the snap portions 121 and 131 are opened in opposite directions facing each other based on the pin 11, a space formed therebetween is appropriate in consideration of the thickness of a smartphone, tablet, etc. that is currently being produced and sold. It is preferable to have a size, and it is most preferable that the thickness is about 15 to 20 mm, considering that the thickness is usually between 5 and 10 mm, and that a protective case may be mounted.

In addition, as shown in FIGS. 1 to 3, the first or second snap portions 121 and 131 extend from the corresponding snap portion, and a support 15 extending along the longitudinal direction of the snap portion is further formed.

At this time, as shown in FIG. 6, the support 15 is connected to the 5 to 6.5 inch smartphone, 7 to 12 inch tablet, etc. in the state in which the snap portions 121 and 131 are bitten, and the reflector 23 to be described later is connected thereto. It is desirable to have an appropriate length to reach an adjacent position with the camera lens 1a so that the image can be transmitted to the camera lens 1a.

In addition, as shown in FIGS. 1 and 6, the support 15 is narrower than the corresponding snap portion and is formed to have a rounded end, which can be transmitted to the camera lens 1a by the image by the reflector 23 to be described later. This is a structure for minimizing interference with the camera lens 1a.

The shooting guide unit 20

1 to 4,

In order to guide the oral cavity and dental images through the camera lens (1a) of the smart device (1) while the clip unit (10) is mounted on the smart device (1),

Post 21 connected to the end of the first or second clip body (12, 13),

Rod (22) coupled to the other end of the post (21), and

Reflector 23 coupled to the other end of the rod 22 and inclined at a certain angle toward the camera lens 1a of the smart device 1

It is made including.

At this time, the post 21 is connected to the center of the outer surface of the support 15 among the clip bodies 12 and 13, and is formed integrally with the support 15 or is a cylindrical structure coupled by adhesive or bolting. Is made of

And, as shown in Figure 2, the other end of the post 21 is provided with an insert hole 211 formed to be recessed inward and an inserting space 212 formed to be recessed along its inner periphery.

One end of the rod 22 is provided with an O-ring 221 to be inserted into the insertion space portion 212 while one end of the rod is inserted into the insert hole 211, the reference to the post 21 The rotation and stop operation of the reflector 23 is possible.

The structure for the rotation and stop operation of the reflector 23 is an example, and may be implemented in various structures such as fixing by pressing with a bolt or the like after setting at a desired angle.

And, as shown in Figures 4 and 7, the reflector 23 is a circular reflecting mirror connected to the rod 22 in a state inclined at a certain angle, and the appropriate inclination angle is preferably approximately 10 to 45 degrees. .

On the other hand, as shown in Figure 13, the rod 22 is made of a telescopic (telescope) structure made of two or more powders that can be adjusted in length, it can be increased or reduced to an appropriate length.

Looking at the state of use of the smart device-equipped shooting aid for oral and dental imaging according to the present invention made of the above configuration,

5 and 6, the support 15 side to which the reflector 23 is connected is a rear surface of the smart device 1, that is, a surface side provided in the camera lens 1a of the smart device 1 Each grip portion 122, 132 that was placed and pushed into the space between the snap portions 121, 131 opened at this time while pressing and holding the respective grip portions 122, 132 to be disposed The mounting is completed by releasing. At this time, while adjusting the mounting position little by little, the image from the reflector 23 to the camera lens 1a of the smart device 1 can be made well. That is, the mounting position is adjusted while viewing an image seen through an application such as a camera installed on the smart device 1.

As in FIG. 7, when the reflector 23 faces upward, it is easy to illuminate the upper or side space in the oral cavity.

8, the position of the clip unit 10 is moved to the upper side so that the support 15 is disposed on the upper side of the camera lens 1a, and then holding the reflector 23 and rotating at a 90 degree angle It is easy to illuminate the lower or lateral spaces in the oral cavity by making them face downward.

7 and 9 are mounting structures for acquiring an image in a state where the clip unit 10 is mounted on the side end of the smart device 1, which is an example and the clip unit 10 of the smart device 1 It may be mounted to obtain an image by adjusting the position or angle of the reflector 23 while moving from side to side even when mounted on the top. As a result, it is possible to mount variously in consideration of the size or shape of the smart device 1 carried by the user and the position of the camera lens 1a.

On the other hand, the smart device-equipped shooting aid for oral and dental imaging according to the present invention further includes a lighting means and a blower means 40. First, the lighting means may be largely made of first and second embodiments, Hereinafter, the reference numerals for the lighting means of the first embodiment are '30A', and the reference numerals for the lighting means of the second embodiment are divided into '30B'.

Lighting means (30A) of the first embodiment is

As shown in Figure 10,

When the oral and dental images are taken through the camera lens 1a of the smart device 1, the inside of the oral cavity is illuminated, and power is supplied from the power connection 1b of the smart device 1,

A single or a plurality of first LEDs 31 disposed in a form that is embedded along the body circumference of the reflector 23 or adjacent to the reflector 22 in the rod 22, and

A first lighting power cable 32 electrically connected to the first LED 31 and having a connection terminal at an end

It is made including.

At this time, the connection terminal of the first lighting power cable 32 is connected to the power connection unit 1b of the smart device 1 to receive power from the smart device 1 and apply it to the first LED 31.

Therefore, a clear and accurate image can be obtained by illuminating the inside of the oral cavity through the first LED 31 during oral and dental imaging.

The lighting means 30B of the second embodiment

As shown in Figure 11,

Case 33 having an upper opening 331,

The second LED 34 disposed in the opening 331 of the case 33,

The coupling part 35 connected to one side of the case 33 and detachable from the rod 22, and

A second lighting power cable 36 that is electrically connected to the second LED 34 and has a connection terminal at the end.

It is made including.

At this time, the second LED 34 is mounted in a PCB (not shown) in a state where the PCB is built in the case 33, and the second LED 34 is an opening of the case 33 331). At this time, the case 33 protects the PCB and the second LED 34 mounted thereon from the outside, and in particular, can prevent liquid contents such as saliva or spray liquid from penetrating into the case 33 in the oral cavity. So as to be waterproof, the opening 331 of the case 33 is provided with a diffusion plate (not shown) of a light-transmitting material in a form to cover the second LED 34, so that the second together with the case 33 The LED 34 is protected from the outside.

In addition, the engaging portion 35 is made of an elastic material while being a hook-shaped snap structure of a semi-circular shape opened downward, and is smaller in diameter than the rod 22, forcibly fitted into the rod 22 to bite the rod 22. By doing so, the case 33 can be mounted on the rod 22 and detached.

In addition, the coupling portion 35 is preferably provided with two or more to be arranged at a predetermined interval along the longitudinal direction of the case 33 on one side of the case 33, which is the mutual coupling force with the rod 22 This is to prevent the case 33 from being wandered in the rod 22 while increasing. In order to further add this prevention function, an anti-skid pad attached to the inner periphery of the coupling portion 35 by an adhesive or the like may be further provided.

In addition, the connection terminal of the second lighting power cable 36 is connected to the power connection unit 1b of the smart device 1 to receive power from the smart device 1 and apply it to the second LED 34.

Therefore, a clear and accurate image can be obtained by illuminating the inside of the oral cavity through the second LED 34 during oral and dental imaging.

The blower means 40

As shown in Figure 12,

When taking oral and dental images through the camera lens (1a) of the smart device (1), by spraying air toward the reflector (23) to remove foreign substances and moisture, and power from the power connection (1b) of the smart device (1) To be supplied,

The storage space portion 41 formed inside the post 21,

Two or more injection holes 42, which are penetrated in and out at the upper end of the storage space part 41 and have an air discharge direction toward the reflector 23,

A driving motor 43 disposed in the storage space part 41,

The impeller 44 is coupled to the rotating shaft of the drive motor 43 and disposed toward the injection port 42, and

Motor power cable 45 electrically connected to the drive motor 43

It is made including.

At this time, the motor power cable 45 may be implemented to have a connection terminal at an end, and this connection terminal may be connected to the power connection portion 1b of the smart device 1, or in the form of branching from the lighting power cable 32 It may be implemented to be connected to the lighting power cable (32). In the former case, as only one cable is connected to the power connection portion 1b of the smart device 1, one of the lighting or blower functions should be selected and used, and in the latter case, both the lighting and blower functions can be used.

In addition, the side of the post 21 is formed with an external air intake mechanism 46 that is connected to the outside in communication with the storage space part 41, so that the rotation of the impeller 44 through the external air intake mechanism 46 The intake air is discharged to the injection port 42 side.

Therefore, even if moisture (fog) occurs on the reflective surface of the reflector 23 disposed in the oral cavity, it is removed by air discharged through the injection port 42 and various foreign matters are also removed, so that a clear image can be obtained. There is help.

In the above description of the present invention with reference to the accompanying drawings, "Smart device-mounted shooting aid for oral and dental imaging" having a specific shape and structure was mainly described, but the present invention can be variously modified and changed by those skilled in the art And, such modifications and variations should be construed as belonging to the protection scope of the present invention.

1: Smart device
1a: Camera lens
1b: Power connection
10: Clip unit
11: pin
12: 1st clip body
121: first snap portion
122: first grip portion
122a: 1st guide plate
13: 2nd clip body
131: second snap portion
132: second grip portion
132a: 2nd guide plate
14: Torsion spring
15: support
20: shooting guide unit
21: Post
211: Insert hole
212: insertion space
22: load
221: O-ring
23: reflector
30A, 30B: Lighting means
31: 1st LED
32: first lighting power cable
33: case
331: opening
34: 2nd LED
35: coupling part
36: second lighting power cable
40: blower means
41: storage space
42: nozzle
43: drive motor
44: impeller
45: motor power cable
46: outside air intake

Claims (7)

Clip unit 10 is mounted on the smart device (1); And
A photographing guide unit 20 for guiding the oral cavity and the dental image through the camera lens 1a of the smart device 1 while the clip unit 10 is mounted on the smart device 1; It consists of,
The clip unit 10 is
First and second clip bodies (12, 13) coupled to each other by a pin (11), and
Fitted to the pin 11, one end is elastically supported by the first clip body 12 and the other end is made of a torsion spring 14 elastically supported by the second clip body 13,
The shooting guide unit 20 is
A post 21 connected to ends of the first or second clip bodies 12 and 13,
A rod 22 coupled to the other end of the post 21,
Is composed of a reflector 23 coupled to the other end of the rod 22 and inclined at an angle toward the camera lens (1a) of the smart device (1),
The other end of the post 21 is provided with an insert hole 211 formed to be recessed inward and an inserting space part 212 to be recessed along its inner periphery,
One end of the rod 22 is provided with an O-ring 221 to be inserted into the insertion space portion 212 while one end of the rod is inserted into the insert hole 211, the reference to the post 21 The rotation and stop operation of the reflector 23 is possible,
When the oral and dental images are taken through the camera lens 1a of the smart device 1, it further illuminates the inside of the oral cavity and further includes a lighting means 30B that is supplied with power from the power connection 1b of the smart device 1 and,
When taking oral and dental images through the camera lens (1a) of the smart device (1) by blowing air toward the reflector (23) to remove foreign matter and moisture, and power from the power connection (1b) of the smart device (1) It further includes a blower means 40 to be supplied,
The lighting means (30B) is
Case 33 having an upper opening 331,
The second LED 34 disposed in the opening 331 of the case 33,
The coupling part 35 connected to one side of the case 33 and detachable from the rod 22,
A second lighting power cable 36 electrically connected to the second LED 34 and having a connection terminal at an end thereof;
Smart device-equipped shooting aid for oral and dental imaging, characterized in that it comprises a diffusion plate of a light-transmitting material in the form of covering the second LED (34).
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The rod 22 is a telescopic (telescope) structure made of two or more powders that can be adjusted in length, a device for photographing a smart device mounted for oral and dental imaging.

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