KR20100060787A - System and method for consulting teeth reform/correction of deformity and computer-readable recording medium writing program for executing the method using mobile communication unit - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE: An orthodontics/consultation on a plastic surgery service providing system using a mobile communications terminal offering a dentistry treatment to a client without the waste of the cost is provided to supply orthodontics/consultation on plastic surgery service providing system. CONSTITUTION: An information receiver(110) receives photo information from a mobile communications terminal of a client. A teeth image reader(120) reads the tooth image in detailed picture information. A teeth status analyzer(130) analyzes the state of read teeth images. A teeth status analyzed data generator(140) generates analysis data of the tooth image. A teeth status analyzed data provider offers teeth state analysis data to the mobile communications terminal.

Description

System and method for consulting teeth reform / correction of deformity and computer-readable recording of a system and method for providing a dental correction / molding consultation service using a mobile communication terminal and a program capable of executing the method medium writing program for executing the method using mobile communication unit}

1, 5, 7, 9, 11, 13, 15, 17 is a block diagram illustrating a system for providing orthodontic / molding consultation services using a mobile communication terminal according to the first to eleventh embodiments of the present invention. .

2, 6, 8, 10, 12, 14, 16, and 18 are flowcharts for explaining a method for providing orthodontic / molding consultation service using a mobile communication terminal according to the first to eleventh embodiments of the present invention.

3 and 4 are diagrams for explaining an example of a process of generating the tooth state data and the tooth state analysis data by reading and analyzing an image from the photo information received from the mobile communication terminal.

<Explanation of symbols for the main parts of the drawings>

10: cell phone

20: communication network

100: Orthodontics / Plastic Consultation Service Providing System

110: information receiving means

120: tooth image reading means

130: tooth condition analysis means

140: means for generating tooth condition analysis data

150: means for providing tooth condition analysis data

The present invention relates to a remote dental care service, and more particularly, to a technology that allows a customer (preliminary patient) to receive dental care services using a mobile communication terminal such as a mobile phone.

With the continuous development of information and communication technology, the patient is provided with a questionnaire including a questionnaire for a plurality of questionnaire items online, and the patient is diagnosed remotely by answering the questionnaire of the questionnaire, and a simple prescription is provided. In the case of curable diseases, an internet-based telemedicine system for remote prescription is proposed.

The above-mentioned internet-based telemedicine system can check the symptoms that appear in the patient without using a separate medical device (or through a simple personal medical device). In the case where the findings cannot be displayed only by the symptoms appearing in the patient, it is a general form to provide a medical appointment service for interlocking a visit to a medical institution.

On the other hand, in the dental field, such as orthodontics / plastic surgery, the conventional Internet because the orthodontics / plastic surgery is not intended to treat the disease, but to resolve complaints and complexes of cosmetic and anatomical patients Questionnaires in the form of questionnaires, such as based telemedicine systems, include problems that are difficult to convey to patients with various cosmetic and anatomical complaints and complexes.

In particular, it is more difficult to ask patients who have no knowledge of dentistry to express their complaints and complexes about their dental condition in sentences. Interviews with specialists can only express cosmetic and anatomical complaints and complexes about their teeth.

However, the above-mentioned visit counseling includes a problem in that the consultation itself is expensive, and the patient who does not have knowledge of dentistry includes a problem in which even a consultation from a specialist cannot be accurately understood. It involves the problem of having to pay orthotic and rely on orthodontist / molding to rely solely on the opinion of a specialist.

The present invention, as described above, by receiving the picture information from the customer's mobile communication terminal to analyze / read it, by transmitting the expected image and the doctor's findings back to the customer, anytime, anywhere easy and high quality dental care The purpose is to provide a method, system, and recording medium for receiving.

In addition, another purpose is to provide a method, a system, and a recording medium for allowing a client to make a medical appointment immediately after the consultation service.

Hereinafter, exemplary embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. First of all, it should be noted that the same elements in the drawings represent the same reference numerals as much as possible. In describing the present invention, detailed descriptions of related well-known functions or configurations are omitted in order not to obscure the subject matter of the present invention.

According to an aspect of the present invention, there is provided a method for providing orthodontic / molding counseling service using a mobile communication terminal, the method comprising: receiving photograph information including a tooth image from a mobile communication terminal of a customer; Reading and analyzing a tooth image included in the received photo information to generate quantified tooth condition analysis data; And processing to transmit the generated dental condition analysis data to the mobile communication terminal.

Here, the anticipated treatment of the tooth condition analysis data from a storage medium which stores the plurality of tooth condition analysis data and the predicted data (or image) corresponding to the result after the treatment (calibration / molding) of the tooth condition analysis data. Identifying expected data (or images) after (calibration / molding); And processing the identified expected data to be transmitted to the mobile communication terminal.

In addition, the tooth state analysis data may be data obtained by analyzing one or more states of protrusion, normality, inclusion, tooth color, and gum state of the tooth image.

In addition, the picture information may be received from the mobile communication terminal by one of a multimedia messaging service (MMS) method, a wireless application protocol (WAP) method, and a virtual machine (VM) method.

Here, when receiving the picture information from the mobile communication terminal in one of the WAP method or VM method, extracting a reservation interface that can be a medical appointment through the mobile communication terminal; The reservation interface may be further configured to transmit the tooth state analysis data to the mobile communication terminal.

And receiving reservation request information including information for requesting a reservation from the mobile communication terminal receiving the reservation interface; And performing a reservation according to the received reservation request information.

On the other hand, the present invention includes a computer-readable recording medium recording a program capable of executing the method for providing orthodontic / molding consultation service using the above-described mobile communication terminal.

In addition, a dental correction / molding consultation service providing system using a mobile communication terminal according to the present invention for achieving the above object, information receiving means for receiving photo information including a tooth image from the mobile communication terminal side of the customer; Tooth image reading means for reading a tooth image from the photo information received by the information receiving means; Tooth condition analysis means for analyzing a state of the tooth image read by the tooth image reading means; Tooth condition analysis data generation means for generating analysis data of the tooth image according to the result analyzed by the tooth condition analysis means; And tooth condition analysis data providing means for providing the tooth condition analysis data generated by the tooth condition analysis data generating means to the mobile communication terminal.

Hereinafter, preferred embodiments will be described so as to understand the present invention described above in more detail.

Prior to the description, the drawings and the following description shown below are for the preferred method among various methods for effectively explaining the features of the present invention, the present invention is not limited only to the drawings and description below. In addition, in the following description of the present invention, if it is determined that a detailed description of a related known function or configuration may unnecessarily obscure the subject matter of the present invention, the detailed description thereof will be omitted. In addition, terms to be described below are terms defined in consideration of functions in the present invention, which may vary according to a user's or operator's intention or custom. Therefore, the definition should be made based on the contents throughout the present invention.

In addition, preferred embodiments of the present invention to be carried out below are provided in each system functional configuration to efficiently describe the technical components constituting the present invention, or system functions that are commonly provided in the technical field to which the present invention belongs. The configuration will be omitted, and described mainly on the functional configuration to be additionally provided for the present invention. If those skilled in the art to which the present invention pertains, it will be able to easily understand the function of the components that are conventionally used among the omitted functional configuration not shown below, and also the configuration omitted as described above The relationship between the elements and the components added for the present invention will also be clearly understood.

In addition, the following examples will be used to appropriately modify, integrate, or separate the terminology so that those skilled in the art to which the present invention pertains may clearly understand the present invention. The present invention is by no means limited thereto. In other words, each means constituting the present invention is a server (or terminal) provided on the system shown in the following embodiments, or a predetermined functional configuration provided in at least one or more servers (or terminals), or at least It may be an association of at least two or more functional components provided in one or more servers (or terminals). In addition, the server (or terminal) shown in the following embodiment is shown to include at least two or more functional components for achieving the technical features of the present invention for convenience, the functional component shown in the server (or terminal) Matched with the above-described means may be provided in two or more different servers (or terminals) according to the role and function of each functional component and the corresponding server (or terminal) operator (or operator), whereby the present invention is not limited No.

As a result, the technical spirit of the present invention is determined by the claims, and the following examples are one means for efficiently explaining the technical spirit of the present invention to those skilled in the art to which the present invention pertains. It is only.

First Embodiment

1 is a block diagram illustrating a system for providing orthodontic / molding consultation service (hereinafter referred to as a “system”) 100 using a mobile communication terminal according to the first embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. It is a flowchart illustrating an example of a method for providing orthodontic / molding consultation service in the illustrated system 100. Referring to FIGS. 1 and 2, a system for providing orthodontic / molding consultation service using a mobile communication terminal and a method for providing orthodontic / molding consultation service using a mobile communication terminal will be described according to a first embodiment of the present invention. Do it. As shown in FIG. 1, the system 100 according to the first embodiment of the present invention includes information receiving means 110, tooth image reading means 120, tooth state analyzing means 130, and tooth state analyzing data generation. Means 140, means 150 for providing dental condition analysis data.

The information receiving means 110 receives the picture information from the mobile communication terminal 10 side of the customer <S210>.

Here, the mobile communication terminal of the customer may be a device capable of transmitting and receiving data by wireless communication such as a mobile phone, a PDA, a portable notebook, and the like. In this embodiment, the mobile phone 10 of the customer is shown and described. In recent years, mobile communication technology has been rapidly developed, data transmission speed, transmission amount, etc. are increased, and the performance of the mobile communication device is also improved to perform various functions. In particular, the present invention is to provide a consultation service using a mobile phone that is equipped with a digital camera can be photographed. However, even if it is not a mobile phone equipped with a digital camera, any device capable of displaying an image and transmitting and receiving data wirelessly can achieve the object of the present invention without problems.

In addition, the information receiving means 110 receives the picture information from the mobile phone 10 side by MMS (Multimedia Messaging Service). That is, when a customer takes a picture of a tooth using a digital camera mounted on the mobile phone 10, photo information including a tooth image is generated, and the customer views the picture information using a wireless message (MMS). If the data is transmitted to 100, it is received by the information receiving means 110. Of course, when transmitting picture information from the mobile phone 10 to the system 100 side, it also transmits the customer information including the mobile phone number of the customer. In addition, when transmitting the picture information in the customer mobile phone 10 by the MMS method, it is necessary to enter the terminal number to be transmitted, in this case, it is only necessary to enter a predetermined unique number to transmit the picture information to the system. That is, the present system has been given a unique number for receiving a wireless message (MMS) from the mobile phone 10 in advance through a contract with a mobile communication company. When the wireless message including the photo information is transmitted from the mobile phone 10, the communication network 20 (the communication network 20 shown in the drawing) may relay information such as a mobile communication network, a wired communication network, and an Internet network. In one of all networks or two or more networks capable of transceiving information by converting information), it relays and transmits photo information (and customer information) to a terminal corresponding to a target number, that is, to the system 100 side. .

3 and 4 illustrate an image for reading and analyzing an image for providing dental condition analysis data to a customer through the tooth image reading means 120, the tooth condition analyzing means 130, and the tooth condition analyzing data generating means 140. , A diagram for explaining a process of generating data.

The tooth image reading means 120 reads the tooth image from the photo information received by the information receiving means 110 and performs setting for state analysis <S220>. In order to determine the state of the teeth, it is preferable to attach the upper and lower teeth, open the lips, and take a picture taken from the front, a picture of the upper tooth, and a picture of the lower tooth, respectively, to obtain an image. Figure 3 shows an example of these three types of images. The tooth image reading means 120 acquires the images of these teeth from the photographic information, assigns the regions of each individual tooth, and assigns a unique tooth delimiter. . The tooth delimiter may be a symbol that can distinguish each individual tooth such as a number or a letter. In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 3, numbers are assigned to distinguish individual teeth.

The tooth condition analyzing means 130 analyzes the state of the tooth image read by the tooth image reading means 120 (S230). That is, when the tooth image reading means 120 is set to analyze the tooth image state, it is analyzed whether each individual tooth is normal, or protruded or embedded.

The tooth condition analysis data generating means 140 generates analysis data of the tooth image according to the result analyzed by the tooth condition analysis means 130 (S240). That is, when the tooth condition analysis means 130 analyzes whether each individual tooth is normal, or protrudes or embedded, and derives a result, the state of each individual tooth is converted into data using symbols such as numbers and letters. .

Referring to (a) of FIG. 3 as an example, a line indicated by a parabola on each individual tooth represents a preset tooth curvature, and the protrusion / protrusion of the tooth to be analyzed is based on the preset tooth curvature of the normal tooth. This is to determine whether it is included. The upper teeth (teeth number 13) and lower teeth (teeth number 43) indicated in FIG. 3 (a) coincide with the preset tooth curvature. That is, the state symbol '0' is given because there is no protrusion or indentation.

On the other hand, the upper teeth (teeth number 13) indicated in Figure 3 (b) is embedded inward compared to the preset tooth curvature, the lower teeth (tooth number 43) is projected outward compared to the preset tooth curvature have. Therefore, the state of the upper teeth (teeth number 13) is indicated by the '-' sign indicating the indentation, the number '1' indicating the degree of indentation. On the contrary, the lower tooth (teeth 43) was marked with a '+' sign indicating the protrusion, and the degree of protrusion was indicated by the number '1'. Referring to FIGS. 3 (c) and 3 (d) in the same manner, it can be seen that the degree of indentation and protrusion is gradually increased as compared with FIG. 3 (b). Symbols are given using the symbols +2 ',' -3 'and' +3 '. In comparison with the preset tooth curvature, it is possible to determine the protrusion, normality, indentation, and degree of each tooth, and display the state. Of course, the degree of incorporation, the degree of protrusion, and the marking method may be modified in various ways depending on the intention of those skilled in the art to carry out the present invention.

4 is a view for explaining an example of a process of generating the tooth condition analysis data by analyzing the information on the vertical height of the tooth. The baseline is also used to analyze the height of the teeth in the vertical direction, and the height of the teeth is compared. In Fig. 4 (a), the tip of the upper tooth of 23 corresponds exactly to the baseline. Therefore, '0' is displayed to indicate that it is normal. In Figure 4 (b) the tip of the upper tooth of 23 is higher than the baseline. Therefore, the sign indicating that the tooth is higher than normal is indicated by using the up angle symbol '^', and the degree of height is indicated by '1'. In the same manner, referring to FIGS. 4 (c) and 4 (d), it can be seen that the height of tooth 23 is gradually increased as compared with FIG. 4 (b). , Symbol is given using the symbol '^ 3'. Compared with the preset baseline, the height of each tooth may be determined and the state may be displayed. Of course, 'u (up)', 'd (down)', etc. may be used as a symbol indicating the height, and it is natural that the steps and display methods of the height may vary greatly according to the implementation.

On the other hand, the tooth condition analysis means 130 may analyze the color of each individual tooth, and the tooth condition analysis data generating means 140 may be to generate the data analyzed the tooth condition. The color analysis reads the color code (standardized RGB color code) of a specific pixel in the separated individual tooth and gives the color code as a symbol representing the tooth color as it is. Of course, depending on the practice, a large number of pixels can be read and analyzed and user-recognized signs such as NY (natural yellow teeth), YY (highly colored yellow teeth), WS (spots or stains) Tooth, etc.). In addition, the state of the gums can be read and analyzed in the same manner to give preference.

In this way, the state of each individual tooth is represented as a symbol and quantified to generate tooth condition analysis data.

The dental condition analysis data providing means 150 is provided to provide dental condition analysis data generated by the dental condition analysis data generating means 140 to the mobile phone 10 side (S250). That is, the mobile phone 10 corresponding to the mobile phone number obtained while receiving the photograph information of the customer by including the results of analysis of the normal, protruding, indentation of the customer's teeth, or the color or gum condition in the text message (MMS) again. It is sent to. Therefore, the customer can be analyzed the condition of the teeth even without visiting the dentist using the mobile phone (10).

Second Embodiment

FIG. 5 is a block diagram illustrating a dental orthodontic / molding consultation service providing system (hereinafter referred to as a “system”) 500 using a mobile communication terminal according to a second embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. It is a flowchart illustrating an example of a method for providing orthodontic / molding consultation service in the illustrated system 500. Referring to FIGS. 5 and 6, a system for providing orthodontic / molding consultation service using a mobile communication terminal and a method for providing orthodontic / molding consultation service using a mobile communication terminal according to a second embodiment of the present invention will be described. Do it. As shown in FIG. 5, the system 500 according to the second embodiment of the present invention includes information receiving means 510, tooth image reading means 520, tooth state analyzing means 530, and tooth state analyzing data generation. Means 540, predictive data checking means 550, tooth condition analysis data / expected data providing means 560.

The information receiving means 510 receives the picture information from the mobile communication terminal 10 side of the customer <S610>.

Here, the mobile communication terminal of the customer may be a device capable of transmitting and receiving data by wireless communication such as a mobile phone, a PDA, a portable notebook, and the like. In this embodiment, the mobile phone 10 of the customer is shown and described. In recent years, mobile communication technology has been rapidly developed, data transmission speed, transmission amount, etc. are increased, and the performance of the mobile communication device is also improved to perform various functions. In particular, the present invention is to provide a consultation service using a mobile phone that is equipped with a digital camera can be photographed. However, even if it is not a mobile phone equipped with a digital camera, any device capable of displaying an image and transmitting and receiving data wirelessly can achieve the object of the present invention without problems.

In addition, the information receiving means 510 receives the photo information from the mobile phone 10 side by MMS (Multimedia Messaging Service). That is, when a customer takes a picture of a tooth using a digital camera mounted on the mobile phone 10, photo information including a tooth image is generated, and the customer views the picture information using a wireless message (MMS). If transmitted to 500, it is received by the information receiving means 510. Of course, when transmitting picture information from the mobile phone 10 to the system 500 side, it also transmits the customer information including the mobile phone number of the customer. In addition, when transmitting the picture information in the customer mobile phone 10 by the MMS method, it is necessary to enter the terminal number to be transmitted, in this case, it is only necessary to enter a predetermined unique number to transmit the picture information to the system. That is, the present system has been given a unique number for receiving a wireless message (MMS) from the mobile phone 10 in advance through a contract with a mobile communication company. When the wireless message including the photo information is transmitted from the mobile phone 10, the communication network 20 (the communication network 20 shown in the drawing) may relay information such as a mobile communication network, a wired communication network, and an Internet network. In one of all networks or two or more networks capable of transceiving information by translating information), it relays and transmits photo information (and customer information) to a terminal corresponding to a target number, that is, to the system 500 side. .

3 and 4 illustrate the image reading and analysis for providing the dental condition analysis data to the customer through the tooth image reading means 520, the tooth condition analyzing means 530, and the tooth condition analyzing data generating means 540. , A diagram for explaining a process of generating data.

The tooth image reading means 520 reads the tooth image from the photo information received by the information receiving means 510, and performs setting for condition analysis (S620). In order to determine the state of the teeth, it is preferable to attach the upper and lower teeth, open the lips, and take a picture taken from the front, a picture of the upper tooth, and a picture of the lower tooth, respectively, to obtain an image. 3 shows an example of these three types of images. In the tooth image reading means 520, the image of the tooth is obtained from the photographic information, and the area of each individual tooth is assigned to give a unique tooth delimiter. . The tooth delimiter may be a symbol that can distinguish each individual tooth such as a number or a letter. In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 3, numbers are assigned to distinguish individual teeth.

The tooth state analyzing means 530 analyzes the state of the tooth image read by the tooth image reading means 520 (S630). That is, when the tooth image reading means 520 is set to analyze the tooth image state, it is analyzed whether each individual tooth is normal, or protruded or embedded.

The tooth condition analysis data generating means 540 generates analysis data of the tooth image according to the result analyzed by the tooth condition analysis means 530 (S640). That is, when the tooth condition analyzing means 530 analyzes whether each individual tooth is normal, protruded, or embedded, and derives a result, the state of each individual tooth is data-formed using symbols such as numbers and letters.

Referring to (a) of FIG. 3 as an example, a line indicated by a parabola on each individual tooth represents a preset tooth curvature, and the protrusion / protrusion of the tooth to be analyzed is based on the preset tooth curvature of the normal tooth. This is to determine whether it is included. The upper teeth (teeth number 13) and lower teeth (teeth number 43) indicated in FIG. 3 (a) coincide with the preset tooth curvature. That is, the state symbol '0' is given because there is no protrusion or indentation.

On the other hand, the upper teeth (teeth number 13) indicated in Figure 3 (b) is embedded inward compared to the preset tooth curvature, the lower teeth (tooth number 43) is projected outward compared to the preset tooth curvature have. Therefore, the state of the upper teeth (teeth number 13) is indicated by the '-' sign indicating the indentation, the number '1' indicating the degree of indentation. On the contrary, the lower tooth (teeth 43) was marked with a '+' sign indicating the protrusion, and the degree of protrusion was indicated by the number '1'. Referring to FIGS. 3 (c) and 3 (d) in the same manner, it can be seen that the degree of indentation and protrusion is gradually increased as compared with FIG. 3 (b). Symbols are given using the symbols +2 ',' -3 'and' +3 '. In comparison with the preset tooth curvature, it is possible to determine the protrusion, normality, indentation, and degree of each tooth, and display the state. Of course, the degree of incorporation, the degree of protrusion, and the marking method may be modified in various ways depending on the intention of those skilled in the art to carry out the present invention.

4 is a view for explaining an example of a process of generating the tooth condition analysis data by analyzing the information on the vertical height of the tooth. The baseline is also used to analyze the height of the teeth in the up and down direction. In Fig. 4 (a), the tip of the upper tooth of 23 corresponds exactly to the baseline. Therefore, '0' is displayed to indicate that it is normal. In Figure 4 (b) the tip of the upper tooth of 23 is higher than the baseline. Therefore, the sign indicating that the tooth is higher than normal is indicated by using the up angle symbol '^', and the degree of height is indicated by '1'. In the same manner, referring to FIGS. 4 (c) and 4 (d), it can be seen that the height of tooth 23 is gradually increased as compared with FIG. 4 (b). , Symbol is given using the symbol '^ 3'. Compared with the preset baseline, the height of each tooth may be determined and the state may be displayed. Of course, 'u (up)', 'd (down)', etc. may be used as a symbol indicating the height, and it is natural that the steps and display methods of the height may vary greatly according to the implementation.

Meanwhile, the tooth state analyzing means 530 may analyze the color of each individual tooth, and the tooth state analyzing data generating means 540 may generate data analyzing the tooth state. The color analysis reads the color code (standardized RGB color code) of a specific pixel in the separated individual tooth and gives the color code as a symbol representing the tooth color as it is. Of course, depending on the practice, a large number of pixels can be read and analyzed and user-recognized signs such as NY (natural yellow teeth), YY (highly colored yellow teeth), WS (spots or stains) Tooth, etc.). In addition, the state of the gums can be read and analyzed in the same manner to give preference.

In this way, the state of each individual tooth is represented as a symbol and quantified to generate tooth condition analysis data.

The predicted data checking means 550 confirms the predicted post-treatment data of the dental condition analysis data generated by the dental condition analysis data generating means 540 from the storage medium 599 (S650). The tooth condition analysis data is tabulated with symbols representing the client's tooth condition. In addition, the storage medium 599 stores tooth arrangement information, tooth color information, and gum state information (that is, information in which the state of the teeth is summarized as quantified data before treatment such as correction or molding). Predicted expected data (or images) when the tooth is treated by these information is matched and stored. Therefore, comparing the tooth condition analysis data and the pre-treatment tooth condition information stored in the storage medium is not a long time operation because it is a comparison of the quantified data.

For example, the dental condition analysis data is '13, +2, u3, NY, ... '(Upper tooth 13 protrudes 2 above the baseline curvature, 3 higher than the baseline, and natural nunchia .. If it is tabled in the form of.), It is checked whether the same (or most similar within the criteria) tooth arrangement information, tooth color information, and gum state information exist in the storage medium 599. If the same dental information (or most similar within the criteria) tooth information is confirmed in the storage medium 599, the expected predicted data (or image) after the treatment matched with it may be extracted together.

In addition, the expected data may be expected dental image information after the treatment, and may further include additional information necessary for the treatment. That is, text information, such as treatment precautions, treatment duration, doctor's findings, and treatment costs, may be matched and stored together.

Meanwhile, the storage medium 599 may be a memory included in the system 500, but may be a separate DB, a DB existing on the web, or a removable memory, and stored in a server provided separately. It may be a means.

The dental condition analysis data / expected data providing means 560 is provided for providing the dental condition analysis data and / or the expected data to the mobile phone 10 side of the customer. That is, when the predicted post-treatment predicted data is confirmed from the storage medium 599 based on the tooth state analysis data in the predicted data checking means 550, the dental state analysis data and the predicted data are converted into a text message (MMS). ) Is transmitted to the mobile phone 10 of the customer <S661>. Therefore, the customer can analyze the condition of the tooth even without visiting the dentist using the mobile phone 10, and can also receive the expected result after treatment. If the predicted data confirming means 550 cannot estimate the expected post-treatment data based on the dental condition analysis data from the storage medium 599, only the dental condition analysis data may be transmitted to the mobile phone 10 of the customer. There is <S662>.

Third Embodiment

According to the third embodiment of the 'orthodontic / molding consultation service providing system using a mobile communication terminal' (hereinafter referred to as 'system') 700 and the 'orthodontic / molding consultation service providing method using a mobile communication terminal', This will be described with reference to FIGS. 7 and 8. As shown in FIG. 7, the system 700 according to the third embodiment of the present invention includes a web interface unit 711, a web page operating unit 712, an interface providing unit 713, and an information receiving unit 720. , Tooth image reading means 730, tooth state analyzing means 740, tooth state analyzing data generating means 750, and tooth state analyzing data providing means 760.

Prior to the description, it should be noted that the mobile phone 10 of the customer and the system 700 transmit and receive information through the wireless Internet, that is, WAP (Wireless Application Protocol). In addition, the embodiment using the notebook computer 91 and the webcam (web camera, video camera, etc.) 92 that can be connected to the wireless Internet network shown in the drawings will be described in detail in the ninth embodiment. In the above description, the contents are omitted.

The system 700 may provide a web page to the mobile phone 10 side using an HTTP compatible protocol corresponding to the communication network 20, or input from the mobile phone 10 based on the web page provided to the mobile phone 10 side ( Or a web interface unit 711 for connecting and managing a web interface for receiving various kinds of selected information in a GET / POST method.

When the system 700 connects to the system 700 through the web interface 711 in the mobile phone 10 (or the dental correction / molding consultation request), the system 700 moves to the mobile phone 10 based on the webpage operation data. Web page operation unit 712 for generating (or extracting) a web page to provide, and an interface for allowing a customer to register photo information on a web page generated (or extracted) in connection with the web page operation unit 712. It characterized in that it comprises an interface providing unit 713 including, the web page operation unit 712 is a web page generated (or extracted) in conjunction with the web interface unit 711 to the mobile phone 10 side It is characterized in that the processing to be provided.

When the mobile phone 10 accesses the system 700 through the web interface 711 or requests a dental correction / molding consultation from the system 700 <S810>, the webpage operation unit 712 may be viewed. In response to a connection to the system 700 (or a request for orthodontics / molding consultation), the webpage link to be provided to the mobile phone 10 is confirmed, and a webpage corresponding to the webpage link identified from the webpage operation data is generated ( Or the web page source and the web content to be extracted, and generates (or extracts) a web page to be provided to the mobile phone 10 using the identified web page source and the web content.

When the webpage operation unit 712 generates (or extracts) a webpage to be provided to the mobile phone 10 side, the generated (or extracted) webpage is the webpage for the orthodontic / molding consultation, the interface Providing unit 713 is provided in connection with the web page operation unit 712 to the mobile phone 10, including the orthodontic / cosmetic consultation interface including a photo registration interface for registration of the teeth picture on the web page <S820 > To be treated.

When the customer's mobile phone 10 receives the orthodontic / molding consultation interface including a picture registration interface for picture registration, a web page for picture registration is output on the screen of the customer's mobile phone 10. Then, when the customer takes a picture using a digital camera mounted on the mobile phone 10 and transmits it to the present system 700 side, or registers already stored photo information to the present system 700 side, the information receiving means 720 Receive photo information from <S830>.

3 and 4 show an image for reading and analyzing the tooth image analysis means 730, the tooth condition analysis means 740, the tooth condition analysis data generating means 750 to provide the tooth condition analysis data to the customer. , A diagram for explaining a process of generating data.

The tooth image reading means 730 reads the tooth image from the photo information received by the information receiving means 720, and performs setting for state analysis <S840>. In order to determine the state of the teeth, it is desirable to obtain an image by attaching the upper and lower teeth, opening the lips, taking a picture taken from the front, a picture of the upper teeth, and a picture of the lower teeth, respectively. Fig. 3 shows an example of these three types of images. In the tooth image reading means 730, an image of the tooth is obtained from the photographic information, and an area of each tooth is assigned to give a unique tooth delimiter. . The tooth delimiter may be a symbol that can distinguish each individual tooth such as a number or a letter. In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 3, numbers are assigned to distinguish individual teeth.

The tooth state analyzing means 740 analyzes the state of the tooth image read by the tooth image reading means 730 (S850). That is, when the tooth image reading means 730 is set to analyze the tooth image state, it is analyzed whether each individual tooth is normal, or protruded or embedded.

The tooth condition analysis data generating means 750 generates analysis data of the tooth image according to the result analyzed by the tooth condition analysis means 740 (S860). That is, when the tooth condition analyzing means 740 analyzes whether each individual tooth is normal, or protrudes or is embedded, and derives a result, the state of each individual tooth is converted into data using symbols such as numbers and letters.

Referring to (a) of FIG. 3 as an example, a line indicated by a parabola on each individual tooth represents a preset tooth curvature, and the protrusion / protrusion of the tooth to be analyzed is based on the preset tooth curvature of the normal tooth. This is to determine whether it is included. The upper teeth (teeth number 13) and lower teeth (teeth number 43) indicated in Fig. 3 (a) coincide with the preset tooth curvature. That is, the state symbol '0' is given because there is no protrusion or indentation.

On the other hand, the upper teeth (teeth number 13) indicated in Figure 3 (b) is embedded inward compared to the preset tooth curvature, the lower teeth (tooth number 43) is projected outward compared to the preset tooth curvature have. Therefore, the state of the upper teeth (teeth number 13) is indicated by the '-' sign indicating the indentation, the number '1' indicating the degree of indentation. On the contrary, the lower tooth (teeth 43) was marked with a '+' sign indicating the protrusion, and the degree of protrusion was indicated by the number '1'. Referring to FIGS. 3 (c) and 3 (d) in the same manner, it can be seen that the degree of indentation and protrusion is gradually increased as compared with FIG. 3 (b). Symbols are given using the symbols +2 ',' -3 'and' +3 '. In comparison with the preset tooth curvature, it is possible to determine the protrusion, normality, indentation, and degree of each tooth, and display the state. Of course, the degree of incorporation, the degree of protrusion, and the marking method may be modified in various ways depending on the intention of those skilled in the art to carry out the present invention.

4 is a view for explaining an example of a process of generating the tooth condition analysis data by analyzing the information on the vertical height of the tooth. The baseline is also used to analyze the height of the teeth in the vertical direction, and the height of the teeth is compared. In Fig. 4 (a), the tip of the upper tooth of 23 corresponds exactly to the baseline. Therefore, '0' is displayed to indicate that it is normal. In Figure 4 (b) the tip of the upper tooth of 23 is higher than the baseline. Therefore, the sign indicating that the tooth is higher than normal is indicated by using the up angle symbol '^', and the degree of height is indicated by '1'. In the same manner, referring to FIGS. 4 (c) and 4 (d), it can be seen that the height of tooth 23 is gradually increased as compared with FIG. 4 (b). , Symbol is given using the symbol '^ 3'. Compared with the preset baseline, the height of each tooth may be determined and the state may be displayed. Of course, 'u (up)', 'd (down)', etc. may be used as a symbol indicating the height, and it is natural that the steps and display methods of the height may vary greatly according to the implementation.

Meanwhile, the tooth state analyzing means 740 may analyze the color of each individual tooth, and the tooth state analyzing data generating means 750 may generate data analyzing the tooth state. The color analysis reads the color code (standardized RGB color code) of a specific pixel in the separated individual tooth and gives the color code as a symbol representing the tooth color as it is. Of course, depending on the practice, a large number of pixels can be read and analyzed and user-recognized signs such as NY (natural yellow teeth), YY (highly colored yellow teeth), WS (spots or stains) Tooth, etc.). In addition, the state of the gums can be read and analyzed in the same manner to give preference.

In this way, the state of each individual tooth is represented as a symbol and quantified to generate tooth condition analysis data.

The dental condition analysis data providing means 760 is provided to provide the dental condition analysis data generated at the dental condition analysis data generation step 750 to the mobile phone 10 side (S870). That is, by providing the analysis results of the customer's teeth such as normal, protruding, indentation, or color, gum condition, the customer can analyze the condition of the teeth even without visiting the dentist using the mobile phone (10) It is.

Fourth Embodiment

According to the fourth embodiment, the 'orthodontic / molding consultation service providing system using a mobile communication terminal' (hereinafter referred to as 'system') 900 and the 'orthodontic / molding consultation service providing method using a mobile communication terminal' This will be described with reference to FIGS. 9 and 10. As shown in FIG. 9, the system 900 according to the fourth embodiment of the present invention includes a web interface unit 911, a web page operating unit 912, an interface providing unit 913, and an information receiving unit 920. Tooth image reading means 930, tooth condition analysis means 940, tooth condition analysis data generating means 950, predictive data checking means 960, tooth condition analysis data / expected data providing means 970. .

Prior to the description, it should be noted that the mobile phone 10 of the customer and the system 900 transmit and receive information through the wireless Internet, that is, the WAP (Wireless Application Protocol) method. In addition, an embodiment using a notebook computer 91 and a webcam (web camera, video camera, etc.) 92 that can be connected to the wireless Internet network shown in the drawings will be described in detail in the tenth embodiment. In the above description, the contents are omitted.

The system 900 may provide a web page to the mobile phone 10 using an HTTP compatible protocol corresponding to the communication network 20, or input from the mobile phone 10 based on a web page provided to the mobile phone 10. Or a web interface unit 911 for connecting and managing a web interface for receiving various kinds of selected information in a GET / POST method.

When the system 900 connects to the system 900 through the web interface 911 in the mobile phone 10 (or requests for orthodontics / molding consultation), the system 900 moves to the mobile phone 10 based on the webpage operation data. Web page operation unit 912 for generating (or extracting) a web page to provide, and an interface for allowing a customer to register photo information on a web page generated (or extracted) in connection with the web page operation unit 912. And an interface providing unit 913 including a web page operating unit 912 to the mobile phone 10 side of the web page generated (or extracted) in association with the web interface unit 911. It is characterized in that the processing to be provided.

When the mobile phone 10 accesses the system 900 through the web interface 911 or requests a dental correction / molding consultation from the system 900, the webpage operation unit 912 may view the system 900. In response to the connection to the system 900 (or the request for orthodontic / molding consultation), the webpage link to be provided to the mobile phone 10 is confirmed, and the webpage corresponding to the webpage link identified from the webpage operation data is generated ( Or the web page source and the web content to be extracted, and generates (or extracts) a web page to be provided to the mobile phone 10 using the identified web page source and the web content.

When the web page operation unit 912 generates (or extracts) a web page to be provided to the mobile phone 10 side, the generated (or extracted) web page is the web page for the orthodontic / molding consultation, the interface The providing unit 913 is provided to the mobile phone 10 side including the orthodontic / molding consultation interface including a photo registration interface for registration of the dental photo on the web page in conjunction with the webpage operation unit 912 <S1020 > To be treated.

When the customer's mobile phone 10 receives the orthodontic / molding consultation interface including a picture registration interface for picture registration, a web page for picture registration is output on the screen of the customer's mobile phone 10. Thereafter, when the customer takes a picture using a digital camera mounted on the mobile phone 10 and transmits it to the system 900, or registers photo information that has already been stored and transmits it to the system 900, the information receiving means 920. Receive photo information from &lt; S1030 &gt;.

3 and 4 illustrate an image for reading and analyzing the image for providing the tooth condition analysis data to the customer through the tooth image reading means 930, the tooth condition analyzing means 940, and the tooth condition analyzing data generating means 950. , A diagram for explaining a process of generating data.

The tooth image reading means 930 reads the tooth image from the photo information received by the information receiving means 920 and performs setting for state analysis <S1040>. In order to determine the state of the teeth, it is preferable to attach the upper and lower teeth, open the lips, and take a picture taken from the front, a picture of the upper tooth, and a picture of the lower tooth, respectively, to obtain an image. Fig. 3 shows an example of these three types of images. The tooth image reading means 930 acquires an image of the tooth from the photographic information and assigns a region of each individual tooth to give a unique tooth delimiter. . The tooth delimiter may be a symbol that can distinguish each individual tooth such as a number or a letter. In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 3, numbers are assigned to distinguish individual teeth.

The tooth state analyzing means 940 analyzes the state of the tooth image read by the tooth image reading means 930 (S1050). That is, when the tooth image reading means 930 is set to analyze the tooth image state, it is analyzed whether each individual tooth is normal, or protruded or embedded.

The tooth condition analysis data generating means 950 generates analysis data of the tooth image according to the result analyzed by the tooth condition analysis means 940 (S1060). That is, when the tooth condition analyzing means 940 analyzes whether each individual tooth is normal, or protrudes or is embedded, and derives a result, the state of each individual tooth is converted into data using symbols such as numbers and letters.

Referring to (a) of FIG. 3 as an example, a line indicated by a parabola on each individual tooth represents a preset tooth curvature, and the protrusion / protrusion of the tooth to be analyzed is based on the preset tooth curvature of the normal tooth. This is to determine whether it is included. The upper teeth (teeth number 13) and lower teeth (teeth number 43) indicated in FIG. 3 (a) coincide with the preset tooth curvature. That is, the state symbol '0' is given because there is no protrusion or indentation.

On the other hand, the upper teeth (teeth number 13) indicated in Figure 3 (b) is embedded inward compared to the preset tooth curvature, the lower teeth (tooth number 43) is projected outward compared to the preset tooth curvature have. Therefore, the state of the upper teeth (teeth number 13) is indicated by the '-' sign indicating the indentation, the number '1' indicating the degree of indentation. On the contrary, the lower tooth (teeth 43) was marked with a '+' sign indicating the protrusion, and the degree of protrusion was indicated by the number '1'. Referring to FIGS. 3 (c) and 3 (d) in the same manner, it can be seen that the degree of indentation and protrusion is gradually increased as compared with FIG. 3 (b). Symbols are given using the symbols +2 ',' -3 'and' +3 '. In comparison with the preset tooth curvature, it is possible to determine the protrusion, normality, indentation, and degree of each tooth, and display the state. Of course, the degree of indentation, the degree of protrusion, and the display method may be modified in various ways according to the intention of those skilled in the art for carrying out the present invention.

4 is a view for explaining an example of a process of generating the tooth condition analysis data by analyzing the information on the vertical height of the tooth. The baseline is also used to analyze the height of the teeth in the vertical direction, and the height of the teeth is compared. In Fig. 4 (a), the tip of the upper tooth of 23 corresponds exactly to the baseline. Therefore, '0' is displayed to indicate that it is normal. In Figure 4 (b) the tip of the upper tooth of 23 is higher than the baseline. Therefore, the sign indicating that the tooth is higher than normal is indicated by using the up angle symbol '^', and the degree of height is indicated by '1'. In the same manner, referring to FIGS. 4 (c) and 4 (d), it can be seen that the height of tooth 23 is gradually increased as compared with FIG. 4 (b). , Symbol is given using the symbol '^ 3'. Compared with the preset baseline, the height of each tooth may be determined and the state may be displayed. Of course, 'u (up)', 'd (down)', etc. may be used as a symbol indicating the height, and it is natural that the steps and display methods of the height may vary greatly according to the implementation.

Meanwhile, the tooth state analyzing means 940 may analyze the color of each individual tooth, and the tooth state analyzing data generating means 950 may generate data analyzing the tooth state. The color analysis reads the color code (standardized RGB color code) of a specific pixel in the separated individual tooth and gives the color code as a symbol representing the tooth color as it is. Of course, depending on the practice, a large number of pixels can be read and analyzed and user-recognized signs such as NY (natural yellow teeth), YY (highly colored yellow teeth), WS (spots or stains) Tooth, etc.). In addition, the state of the gums can be read and analyzed in the same manner to give preference.

In this way, the state of each individual tooth is represented as a symbol and quantified to generate tooth condition analysis data.

The predictive data confirming means 960 confirms the expected post-treatment data of the dental condition analysis data generated by the dental condition analysis data generating means 950 from the storage medium 999 (S1070). The tooth condition analysis data is tabulated with symbols representing the client's tooth condition. In addition, the storage medium 999 stores tooth arrangement information, tooth color information, and gum state information (that is, information in which the state of the teeth is summarized as quantified data before treatment such as correction or molding). Predicted expected data (or images) when the tooth is treated by these information is matched and stored. Therefore, comparing the tooth condition analysis data and the pre-treatment tooth condition information stored in the storage medium is not a long time operation because it is a comparison of the quantified data.

For example, the dental condition analysis data is '13, +2, u3, NY, ... '(Upper tooth 13 protrudes 2 above the baseline curvature, 3 higher than the baseline, and natural nunchia .. If the table is in the form of.), It is confirmed whether the same (or most similar within the criteria) tooth arrangement information, tooth color information, and gum state information exist in the storage medium (999). If the same dental information (or most similar within the criteria) of the dental information analysis data is confirmed in the storage medium 999, the expected predicted data (or image) after treatment matched with it may be extracted together.

In addition, the expected data may be expected dental image information after the treatment, and may further include additional information necessary for the treatment. That is, text information, such as treatment precautions, treatment duration, doctor's findings, and treatment costs, may be matched and stored together.

Meanwhile, the storage medium 999 may be a memory included in the system 900, but may be a separate DB, a DB existing on the web, or a removable memory, and stored in a server provided separately. It may be a means.

The dental condition analysis data / expected data providing means 970 is provided for providing the dental condition analysis data and / or the expected data to the mobile phone 10 side of the customer. That is, when the predicted post-treatment expected data is confirmed from the storage medium 999 based on the tooth state analysis data in the predicted data checking means 960, the dental state analysis data and the predicted data are stored in the customer's mobile phone ( 10) is transmitted to the side <S1081>. Therefore, the customer can analyze the condition of the tooth even without visiting the dentist using the mobile phone 10, and can also receive the expected result after treatment. If the predicted data confirming means 960 cannot predict the expected post-treatment data based on the dental condition analysis data from the storage medium 999, only the dental condition analysis data may be transmitted to the mobile phone 10 of the customer. There is <S1082>.

Fifth Embodiment

According to the fifth embodiment, a 'orthodontic / molding consultation service providing system using a mobile communication terminal' (hereinafter referred to as 'system') 1100 and a 'orthodontic / molding consultation service providing method using a mobile communication terminal' are provided. This will be described with reference to FIGS. 11 and 12. As shown in FIG. 11, the system 1100 according to the fifth embodiment of the present invention includes a web interface unit 1111, a web page operating unit 1112, an interface providing unit 1113, and an information receiving unit 1120. Tooth image reading means 1130, tooth condition analyzing means 1140, tooth condition analyzing data generating means 1150, reservation interface extracting means 1181, expected data checking means 1160, tooth condition analyzing data / expected data Providing means 1170 and reservation performing means 1182.

Prior to the description, it should be noted that the mobile phone 10 of the customer and the system 1100 transmit and receive information by wireless Internet, that is, WAP (Wireless Application Protocol). In addition, an embodiment using a notebook computer 91 and a webcam (web camera, video camera, etc.) 92 that can be connected to the wireless Internet network shown in the drawings will be described in detail in the eleventh embodiment. In the above description, the contents are omitted.

The system 1100 may provide a web page to the mobile phone 10 side using an HTTP compatible protocol corresponding to the communication network 20, or input from the mobile phone 10 based on a web page provided to the mobile phone 10 side ( Or a web interface unit 1111 for connecting and managing a web interface for receiving various kinds of selected information in a GET / POST method.

When the system 1100 is connected to the system 1100 (or a dental correction / molding consultation request) through the web interface 1111 in the mobile phone 10, the system 1100 moves to the mobile phone 10 based on the webpage operation data. The customer registers photograph information or inputs reservation information on a web page operation unit 1112 for generating (or extracting) a web page to be provided and a web page generated (or extracted) in association with the web page operation unit 1112. And an interface providing unit 1113 including an interface to enable the web page operation unit 1112 to generate a web page generated (or extracted) in association with the web interface unit 1111. Characterized in that the processing to be provided to the mobile phone (10) side.

When the mobile phone 10 accesses the system 1100 through the web interface 1111 or requests a dental correction / shaping consultation from the system 1100 <S1210>, the webpage operation unit 1112 may be viewed. In response to a connection to the system 1100 (or a dental correction / molding consultation request), the web page link to be provided to the mobile phone 10 is confirmed, and a web page corresponding to the web page link identified from the web page operation data is generated ( Or the web page source and the web content to be extracted, and generates (or extracts) a web page to be provided to the mobile phone 10 using the identified web page source and the web content.

When the webpage operation unit 1112 generates (or extracts) a webpage to be provided to the mobile phone 10 side, the generated (or extracted) webpage is the webpage for the orthodontic / molding consultation, the interface The providing unit 1113 is provided to the mobile phone 10 including the orthodontic / molding consultation interface including a photo registration interface for registration of the dental photo on the web page in connection with the webpage operating unit 1112 <S1220 > To be treated.

When the customer's mobile phone 10 receives the orthodontic / molding consultation interface including a picture registration interface for picture registration, a web page for picture registration is output on the screen of the customer's mobile phone 10. Thereafter, when the customer takes a picture using a digital camera mounted on the mobile phone 10 and transmits the picture to the system 1100, or registers the already stored picture information to the system 1100, the information receiving means 1120. Receive photo information at &lt; S1230 &gt;.

3 and 4 illustrate an image for reading and analyzing an image to provide dental condition analysis data to a customer through the tooth image reading means 1130, tooth condition analyzing means 1140, and tooth condition analyzing data generating means 1150. , A diagram for explaining a process of generating data.

The tooth image reading means 1130 reads the tooth image from the photo information received by the information receiving means 1120, and performs setting for state analysis <S1240>. In order to determine the state of the teeth, it is preferable to attach the upper and lower teeth, open the lips, and take a picture taken from the front, a picture of the upper tooth, and a picture of the lower tooth, respectively, to obtain an image. Figure 3 shows an example of these three types of images. In the tooth image reading means 1130, the image of the teeth is obtained from the photographic information, and the area of each tooth is assigned to give a unique tooth delimiter. . The tooth delimiter may be a symbol that can distinguish each individual tooth such as a number or a letter. In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 3, numbers are assigned to distinguish individual teeth.

The tooth state analyzing means 1140 analyzes the state of the tooth image read by the tooth image reading means 1130 <S1250>. That is, when the tooth image reading means 1130 is set to analyze the tooth image state, it is analyzed whether each individual tooth is normal, or protruded or embedded.

The tooth condition analysis data generating means 1150 generates analysis data of the tooth image according to the result analyzed by the tooth condition analysis means 1140 <S1260>. That is, when the tooth condition analyzing means 1140 analyzes whether each individual tooth is normal, protrudes, or embedded, and derives a result, the state of each individual tooth is converted into data using symbols such as numbers and letters. .

Referring to (a) of FIG. 3 as an example, a line indicated by a parabola on each individual tooth represents a preset tooth curvature, and the protrusion / protrusion of the tooth to be analyzed is based on the preset tooth curvature of the normal tooth. This is to determine whether it is included. The upper teeth (teeth number 13) and lower teeth (teeth number 43) indicated in FIG. 3 (a) coincide with the preset tooth curvature. That is, the state symbol '0' is given because there is no protrusion or indentation.

On the other hand, the upper teeth (teeth number 13) indicated in Figure 3 (b) is embedded inward compared to the preset tooth curvature, the lower teeth (tooth number 43) is projected outward compared to the preset tooth curvature have. Therefore, the state of the upper teeth (teeth number 13) is indicated by the '-' sign indicating the indentation, the number '1' indicating the degree of indentation. On the contrary, the lower tooth (teeth 43) was marked with a '+' sign indicating the protrusion, and the degree of protrusion was indicated by the number '1'. Referring to FIGS. 3 (c) and 3 (d) in the same manner, it can be seen that the degree of indentation and protrusion is gradually increased as compared with FIG. 3 (b). Symbols are given using the symbols +2 ',' -3 'and' +3 '. In comparison with the preset tooth curvature, it is possible to determine the protrusion, normality, indentation, and degree of each tooth, and display the state. Of course, the degree of incorporation, the degree of protrusion, and the marking method may be modified in various ways depending on the intention of those skilled in the art to carry out the present invention.

4 is a view for explaining an example of a process of generating the tooth condition analysis data by analyzing the information on the vertical height of the tooth. The baseline is also used to analyze the height of the teeth in the vertical direction, and the height of the teeth is compared. In Fig. 4 (a), the tip of the upper tooth of 23 corresponds exactly to the baseline. Therefore, '0' is displayed to indicate that it is normal. In Figure 4 (b) the tip of the upper tooth of 23 is higher than the baseline. Therefore, the sign indicating that the tooth is higher than normal is indicated by using the up angle symbol '^', and the degree of height is indicated by '1'. In the same manner, referring to FIGS. 4 (c) and 4 (d), it can be seen that the height of tooth 23 is gradually increased as compared with FIG. 4 (b). , Symbol is given using the symbol '^ 3'. Compared with the preset baseline, the height of each tooth may be determined and the state may be displayed. Of course, 'u (up)', 'd (down)', etc. may be used as a symbol indicating the height, and it is natural that the steps and display methods of the height may vary greatly according to the implementation.

On the other hand, the tooth condition analysis means 1140 may analyze the color of each individual tooth, and the tooth condition analysis data generating means 1150 may be to generate the data analyzed the tooth condition. The color analysis reads the color code (standardized RGB color code) of a specific pixel in the separated individual tooth and gives the color code as a symbol representing the tooth color as it is. Of course, depending on the practice, a large number of pixels can be read and analyzed and user-recognized signs such as NY (natural yellow teeth), YY (highly colored yellow teeth), WS (spots or stains) Tooth, etc.). In addition, the state of the gums can be read and analyzed in the same manner to give preference.

In this way, the state of each individual tooth is represented as a symbol and quantified to generate tooth condition analysis data.

The reservation interface extracting means 1181 receives and confirms the tooth condition analysis data or the predicted data generated by the predicted data checking means 1160, which will be described later, by the customer 10, and then immediately uses the mobile phone 10. In order to perform a medical appointment for orthodontics / shaping, a reservation interface is checked and a reservation interface for allowing a customer to input (or select) information for an appointment is extracted <S1270>.

The predictive data confirming means 1160 confirms the predicted post-treatment expected data of the dental condition analysis data generated by the dental condition analysis data generating means 1150 from the storage medium 1199 <S1280>. The tooth condition analysis data is tabulated with symbols representing the client's tooth condition. In addition, the storage medium 1199 stores tooth arrangement information, tooth color information, and gum state information (that is, information in which the state of the teeth is summarized as quantified data before treatment such as correction or molding). Predicted expected data (or images) when the tooth is treated by these information is matched and stored. Therefore, comparing the tooth condition analysis data and the pre-treatment tooth condition information stored in the storage medium is not a long time operation because it is a comparison of the quantified data.

For example, the dental condition analysis data is '13, +2, u3, NY, ... '(Upper tooth 13 protrudes 2 above the baseline curvature, 3 higher than the baseline, and natural nunchia .. If the table is in the form of.), It is checked whether the same (or most similar within the criteria) tooth arrangement information, tooth color information, and gum state information exist in the storage medium 1199. If the same dental information (or most similar within the criteria) of the tooth condition analysis data is confirmed in the storage medium 1199, the expected predicted data (or image) after treatment matched with it may be extracted together.

In addition, the expected data may be expected dental image information after the treatment, and may further include additional information necessary for the treatment. That is, text information, such as treatment precautions, treatment duration, doctor's findings, and treatment costs, may be matched and stored together.

Meanwhile, the storage medium 1199 may be a memory included in the system 1100, but may be a separate DB, a DB existing on the web, or a removable memory, and stored in a server provided separately. It may be a means.

The dental condition analysis data / expected data providing means 1170 is provided to provide the dental condition analysis data and / or the expected data to the mobile phone 10 side of the customer. That is, when the predicted post-treatment data is estimated from the storage medium 1199 based on the tooth state analysis data in the predicted data checking means 1160 <S1280>, the tooth state analysis data and the predicted data, and the reservation interface extraction means The reservation interface extracted at 1118 is transmitted to the mobile phone 10 of the customer <S1291>. Therefore, the customer can analyze the condition of the tooth even without visiting the dentist using the mobile phone 10, and can also receive the expected result after treatment. It is also possible to make an appointment for treatment immediately after confirming this. If the predicted data confirming means 1160 cannot predict the expected post-treatment data based on the tooth condition analysis data from the storage medium 1199, the mobile phone 10 of the customer includes only the tooth condition analysis data and the reservation interface. Can be sent to the side <S1292>.

On the other hand, the customer receiving the tooth condition analysis data, the expected data, the reservation interface on the mobile phone 10, the customer can check the condition of the analyzed tooth based on the photo information including the image of the customer's teeth and the expected information after treatment. And can also confirm the arrangement for treatment. At this time, the customer, after confirming the point where the treatment (or visit consultation) is possible, the doctor in charge, the treatment time, and the like, may input information for reservation and transmit it to the system 1100. When the information receiving means 1120 confirms that the reservation request information has been received from the mobile phone 10 of the customer <S1293>, the reservation performing means 1182 displays the previously stored reservation information so that the received reservation request information is reflected. Update to perform reservation <S1294>. Providing such a reservation process is convenient from the customer's point of view, however, since it is possible to refer to the data of the customer who has already analyzed the photo information transmitted using the mobile phone 10 at the time of the subsequent visit medical treatment, It will be able to provide medical services that can save time.

Sixth Embodiment

According to the sixth embodiment of the 'orthodontic / molding consultation service providing system using a mobile communication terminal' (hereinafter referred to as 'system') 1300 and the 'orthodontic / molding consultation service providing method using a mobile communication terminal', This will be described with reference to FIGS. 13 and 14. As shown in FIG. 13, the system 1300 according to the sixth embodiment of the present invention includes a web interface unit 1311, a web page operating unit 1312, an interface providing unit 1313, and a virtual machine application providing unit ( 1320, information receiving means 1330, tooth image reading means 1340, tooth state analyzing means 1350, tooth state analyzing data generating means 1360, and tooth state analyzing data providing means 1370.

Prior to the description, in the present embodiment, the customer accesses the system through the wireless Internet, that is, WAP (Wireless Application Protocol) using the mobile phone 10, and receives and installs a virtual machine (VM) application. It should be noted that the information is transmitted and received with the system 1300 by driving the installed virtual machine application.

The system 1300 may provide a web page to the mobile phone 10 side using an HTTP compatible protocol corresponding to the communication network 20, or input from the mobile phone 10 based on a web page provided to the mobile phone 10 side ( Or a web interface unit 1311 for connecting and managing a web interface for receiving various kinds of selected information in a GET / POST method.

The system 1300 connects to the system 1300 through the web interface 1311 in the mobile phone 10 (or requests for orthodontics / molding consultation), and then moves to the mobile phone 10 based on the webpage operation data. A web page operating unit 1312 for generating (or extracting) a web page to provide, and a web page operating unit 1312 in connection with the web page generated (or extracted) to allow a customer to download a virtual machine application And an interface providing unit 1313 including an interface, and the webpage operation unit 1312 is configured to generate or extract a webpage in association with the web interface unit 1311. Characterized in that the processing to provide to the side.

When the mobile phone 10 accesses the system 1300 through the web interface unit 1311 or requests a dental correction / molding consultation from the system 1300 <S1410>, the webpage operation unit 1312 may be viewed. In response to a connection to the system 1300 (or a dental orthodontic / plastic consultation request), check a web page link to be provided to the mobile phone 10 side, and generate a web page corresponding to the web page link identified from the web page operation data ( Or the web page source and the web content to be extracted, and generates (or extracts) a web page to be provided to the mobile phone 10 using the identified web page source and the web content.

When the webpage operation unit 1312 generates (or extracts) a webpage to be provided to the mobile phone 10 side, when the generated (or extracted) webpage is a webpage for the orthodontic / molding consultation, the interface The providing unit 1313 is provided to the mobile phone 10 side including an orthodontic / molding consultation interface including an interface for downloading a virtual machine application to the web page in association with the web page operating unit 1312 < S1420>.

When the mobile phone 10 receives the orthodontic / molding consultation interface and outputs it to the screen, the customer decides whether to install and receive the virtual machine application and requests the system 1300 to transmit the virtual machine application to the system 1300. When receiving it at step 1300, the process is performed to provide a virtual machine application stored in the storage medium 1399 to the mobile phone 10 of the customer <S1430>.

The mobile phone 10 receiving the virtual machine application from the system 1300 side installs and drives the virtual machine application. When the virtual machine application is driven, it takes a picture of a tooth using a digital camera mounted on the mobile phone 10 and transmits the picture information to the system 1300, or view the picture information already taken and stored. May be sent to the system 1300 side. The photo information transmitted by driving the virtual machine application in the customer's mobile phone 10 is received by the information receiving means 1330 of the system 1300 (S1450).

3 and 4 illustrate an image for reading and analyzing the image for providing the tooth condition analysis data to the customer through the tooth image reading means 1340, the tooth condition analyzing means 1350, and the tooth condition analyzing data generating means 1360. , A diagram for explaining a process of generating data.

The tooth image reading means 1340 reads the tooth image from the photo information received by the information receiving means 1330 and performs setting for state analysis <S1460>. In order to determine the state of the teeth, it is preferable to attach the upper and lower teeth, open the lips, and take a picture taken from the front, a picture of the upper tooth, and a picture of the lower tooth, respectively, to obtain an image. 3 shows an example of these three types of images. In the tooth image reading means 1340, the image of the teeth is obtained from the photographic information, and the area of each tooth is assigned to give a unique tooth delimiter. . The tooth delimiter may be a symbol that can distinguish each individual tooth such as a number or a letter. In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 3, numbers are assigned to distinguish individual teeth.

The tooth state analyzing means 1350 analyzes the state of the tooth image read by the tooth image reading means 1340 (S1470). That is, when the tooth image reading means 1340 is set to analyze the tooth image state, it is analyzed whether each individual tooth is normal, or protruded or embedded.

The tooth condition analysis data generating means 1360 generates analysis data of the tooth image according to the result analyzed by the tooth condition analysis means 1350 <S1480>. That is, when the tooth condition analysis unit 1350 analyzes whether each individual tooth is normal, or protrudes or is embedded, and derives a result, the state of each individual tooth is converted into data using symbols such as numbers and letters.

Referring to (a) of FIG. 3 as an example, a line indicated by a parabola on each individual tooth represents a preset tooth curvature, and the protrusion / protrusion of the tooth to be analyzed is based on the preset tooth curvature of the normal tooth. This is to determine whether it is included. The upper teeth (teeth number 13) and lower teeth (teeth number 43) indicated in FIG. 3 (a) coincide with the preset tooth curvature. That is, the state symbol '0' is given because there is no protrusion or indentation.

On the other hand, the upper teeth (teeth number 13) indicated in Figure 3 (b) is embedded inward compared to the preset tooth curvature, the lower teeth (tooth number 43) is projected outward compared to the preset tooth curvature have. Therefore, the state of the upper teeth (teeth number 13) is indicated by the '-' sign indicating the indentation, the number '1' indicating the degree of indentation. On the contrary, the lower tooth (teeth 43) was marked with a '+' sign indicating the protrusion, and the degree of protrusion was indicated by the number '1'. Referring to FIGS. 3 (c) and 3 (d) in the same manner, it can be seen that the degree of indentation and protrusion is gradually increased as compared with FIG. 3 (b). Symbols are given using the symbols +2 ',' -3 'and' +3 '. In comparison with the preset tooth curvature, it is possible to determine the protrusion, normality, indentation, and degree of each tooth, and display the state. Of course, the degree of incorporation, the degree of protrusion, and the marking method may be modified in various ways depending on the intention of those skilled in the art to carry out the present invention.

4 is a view for explaining an example of a process of generating the tooth condition analysis data by analyzing the information on the vertical height of the tooth. The baseline is also used to analyze the height of the teeth in the vertical direction, and the height of the teeth is compared. In Fig. 4 (a), the tip of the upper tooth of 23 corresponds exactly to the baseline. Therefore, '0' is displayed to indicate that it is normal. In Figure 4 (b) the tip of the upper tooth of 23 is higher than the baseline. Therefore, the sign indicating that the tooth is higher than normal is indicated by using the up angle symbol '^', and the degree of height is indicated by '1'. In the same manner, referring to FIGS. 4 (c) and 4 (d), it can be seen that the height of tooth 23 is gradually increased as compared with FIG. 4 (b). , Symbol is given using the symbol '^ 3'. Compared with the preset baseline, the height of each tooth may be determined and the state may be displayed. Of course, 'u (up)', 'd (down)', etc. may be used as a symbol indicating the height, and it is natural that the steps and display methods of the height may vary greatly according to the implementation.

On the other hand, the tooth condition analysis means 1350 may analyze the color of each individual tooth, and the tooth condition analysis data generating means 1360 may be to generate the data of the tooth condition analysis. The color analysis reads the color code (standardized RGB color code) of a specific pixel in the separated individual tooth and gives the color code as a symbol representing the tooth color as it is. Of course, depending on the practice, a large number of pixels can be read and analyzed and user-recognized signs such as NY (natural yellow teeth), YY (highly colored yellow teeth), WS (spots or stains) Tooth, etc.). In addition, the state of the gums can be read and analyzed in the same manner to give preference.

In this way, the state of each individual tooth is represented as a symbol and quantified to generate tooth condition analysis data.

The dental condition analysis data providing means 1370 is provided to provide dental condition analysis data generated by the dental condition analysis data generating means 1360 to the mobile phone 10 side (S1490). That is, when providing the analysis results of the customer's teeth such as normal, protruding, indentation, or color, gum condition, the customer outputs the tooth condition analysis data through the virtual machine application of the mobile phone 10, the customer You can analyze the condition of the tooth even without visiting the dentist using (10).

Seventh Embodiment

According to the seventh embodiment, a 'orthodontic / molding consultation service providing system using a mobile communication terminal' (hereinafter referred to as 'system') 1500 and 'orthodontic correction / molding consultation service providing method using a mobile communication terminal' 15 and 16 will be described. As shown in FIG. 15, the system 1500 according to the seventh embodiment of the present invention includes a web interface unit 1511, a web page operating unit 1512, an interface providing unit 1513, and a virtual machine application providing unit ( 1520, information receiving means 1530, tooth image reading means 1540, tooth condition analyzing means 1550, tooth condition analyzing data generating means 1560, predicted data checking means 1570, tooth condition analyzing data / expected And data providing means 1580.

Prior to the description, in the present embodiment, the customer accesses the system through the wireless Internet, that is, WAP (Wireless Application Protocol) using the mobile phone 10, and receives and installs a virtual machine (VM) application. It should be noted that the information is transmitted and received with the system 1500 by driving the installed virtual machine application.

The system 1500 may provide a web page to the mobile phone 10 using an HTTP compatible protocol corresponding to the communication network 20, or input from the mobile phone 10 based on a web page provided to the mobile phone 10. Or a web interface unit 1511 for connecting and managing a web interface for receiving various kinds of selected information in a GET / POST method.

When the system 1500 connects to the system 1500 through the web interface unit 1511 in the mobile phone 10 (or requests for orthodontics / molding consultation), the mobile phone 10 based on the webpage operation data. Web page operation unit 1512 for generating (or extracting) a web page to be provided to the user, and a web page generated in connection with the web page operation unit 1512 (or extracted) so that customers can download the virtual machine application. It characterized in that it comprises an interface providing unit 1513 including an interface to the web page operation unit 1512 is a mobile phone 10 to the web page generated (or extracted) in connection with the web interface unit 1511 It is characterized in that the processing to provide to the) side.

When the mobile phone 10 accesses the system 1500 through the web interface unit 1511 or requests a dental correction / molding consultation from the system 1500 <S1610>, the webpage operation unit 1512 may be viewed. In response to a connection to the system 1500 (or a request for orthodontics / molding consultation), the webpage link to be provided to the mobile phone 10 is confirmed, and a webpage corresponding to the webpage link identified from the webpage operation data is generated ( Or the web page source and the web content to be extracted, and generates (or extracts) a web page to be provided to the mobile phone 10 using the identified web page source and the web content.

When the webpage operation unit 1512 generates (or extracts) a webpage to be provided to the mobile phone 10 side, when the generated (or extracted) webpage is a webpage for the orthodontic / molding consultation, the interface The providing unit 1513 is connected to the webpage operation unit 1512 to the mobile phone 10 including a dental orthodontic / molding consultation interface including an interface for downloading a virtual machine application to the webpage. Process to provide <S1620>.

After receiving the orthodontic / molding consultation interface from the mobile phone 10 and outputting it to the screen, the customer decides whether to receive and install the virtual machine application and requests the system 1500 to transmit the virtual machine application to the system 1500. If it is received at 1500 <S1630>, it processes to provide a virtual machine application stored in the storage medium 1599 to the mobile phone 10 of the customer <S1640>.

The mobile phone 10 receiving the virtual machine application from the system 1500 side installs and drives the virtual machine application. When the virtual machine application is driven, it takes a picture of a tooth using a digital camera mounted on the mobile phone 10 and transmits the picture information to the system 1500, or view the picture information already taken and stored. Transmit to the system 1500 side. The photo information transmitted by driving the virtual machine application in the mobile phone 10 of the customer is received by the information receiving means 1530 of the system 1500 (S1650).

3 and 4 hereinafter read and analyze the image to provide the tooth condition analysis data to the customer through the tooth image reading means 1540, tooth condition analysis means 1550, tooth condition analysis data generating means 1560 , A diagram for explaining a process of generating data.

The tooth image reading means 1540 reads the tooth image from the photo information received by the information receiving means 1530 and performs setting for state analysis <S1660>. In order to determine the state of the teeth, it is preferable to attach the upper and lower teeth, open the lips, and take a picture taken from the front, a picture of the upper tooth, and a picture of the lower tooth, respectively, to obtain an image. Fig. 3 shows an example of these three types of images. In the tooth image reading means 1540, the image of the teeth is obtained from the photographic information, and an area of each tooth is assigned to give a unique tooth delimiter. . The tooth delimiter may be a symbol that can distinguish each individual tooth such as a number or a letter. In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 3, numbers are assigned to distinguish individual teeth.

The tooth condition analyzing means 1550 analyzes the state of the tooth image read by the tooth image reading means 1540 (S1670). That is, when the tooth image reading means 1540 is set to analyze the tooth image state, it is analyzed whether each individual tooth is normal, or protruded or embedded.

The tooth condition analysis data generating means 1560 generates analysis data of the tooth image according to the result analyzed by the tooth condition analysis means 1550 (S1680). That is, when the tooth condition analysis means 1550 analyzes whether each individual tooth is normal, or protrudes or is embedded, and derives a result, the state of each individual tooth is data-formed using symbols such as numbers and letters.

Referring to (a) of FIG. 3 as an example, a line indicated by a parabola on each individual tooth represents a preset tooth curvature, and the protrusion / protrusion of the tooth to be analyzed is based on the preset tooth curvature of the normal tooth. This is to determine whether it is included. The upper teeth (teeth number 13) and lower teeth (teeth number 43) indicated in FIG. 3 (a) coincide with the preset tooth curvature. That is, the state symbol '0' is given because there is no protrusion or indentation.

On the other hand, the upper teeth (teeth number 13) indicated in Figure 3 (b) is embedded inward compared to the preset tooth curvature, the lower teeth (tooth number 43) is projected outward compared to the preset tooth curvature have. Therefore, the state of the upper teeth (teeth number 13) is indicated by the '-' sign indicating the indentation, the number '1' indicating the degree of indentation. On the contrary, the lower tooth (teeth 43) was marked with a '+' sign indicating the protrusion, and the degree of protrusion was indicated by the number '1'. Referring to FIGS. 3 (c) and 3 (d) in the same manner, it can be seen that the degree of indentation and protrusion is gradually increased as compared with FIG. 3 (b). Symbols are given using the symbols +2 ',' -3 'and' +3 '. In comparison with the preset tooth curvature, it is possible to determine the protrusion, normality, indentation, and degree of each tooth, and display the state. Of course, the degree of incorporation, the degree of protrusion, and the marking method may be modified in various ways depending on the intention of those skilled in the art to carry out the present invention.

4 is a view for explaining an example of a process of generating the tooth condition analysis data by analyzing the information on the vertical height of the tooth. The baseline is also used to analyze the height of the teeth in the vertical direction, and the height of the teeth is compared. In Fig. 4 (a), the tip of the upper tooth of 23 corresponds exactly to the baseline. Therefore, '0' is displayed to indicate that it is normal. In Figure 4 (b) the tip of the upper tooth of 23 is higher than the baseline. Therefore, the sign indicating that the tooth is higher than normal is indicated by using the up angle symbol '^', and the degree of height is indicated by '1'. In the same manner, referring to FIGS. 4 (c) and 4 (d), it can be seen that the height of tooth 23 is gradually increased as compared with FIG. 4 (b). , Symbol is given using the symbol '^ 3'. Compared with the preset baseline, the height of each tooth may be determined and the state may be displayed. Of course, 'u (up)', 'd (down)', etc. may be used as a symbol indicating the height, and it is natural that the steps and display methods of the height may vary greatly according to the implementation.

On the other hand, the tooth condition analysis means 1550 may analyze the color of each individual tooth, and the tooth condition analysis data generating means 1560 may be to generate the data of the tooth condition analysis. The color analysis reads the color code (standardized RGB color code) of a specific pixel in the separated individual tooth and gives the color code as a symbol representing the tooth color as it is. Of course, depending on the practice, a large number of pixels are read and analyzed and user-recognized symbols such as NY (natural yellow teeth), YY (highly colored yellow teeth), WS (spots) Stained teeth) or the like. In addition, the state of the gums can be read and analyzed in the same manner to give preference.

In this way, the state of each individual tooth is represented as a symbol and quantified to generate tooth condition analysis data.

The predictive data confirming means 1570 confirms the predicted post-treatment expected data of the dental condition analysis data generated by the dental condition analysis data generating means 1560 from the storage medium 1599 (S1691). The tooth condition analysis data is tabulated with symbols representing the client's tooth condition. In addition, the storage medium 1599 stores tooth arrangement information, tooth color information, and gum state information (that is, information in which the state of the teeth is summarized as quantified data before treatment such as correction or molding). Predicted expected data (or images) when the tooth is treated by these information is matched and stored. Therefore, comparing the tooth condition analysis data and the pre-treatment tooth condition information stored in the storage medium is not a long time operation because it is a comparison of the quantified data.

For example, the dental condition analysis data is '13, +2, u3, NY, ... '(Upper tooth 13 protrudes 2 above the baseline curvature, 3 higher than the baseline, and natural nunchia .. If the table is in the form of.), It is checked whether the same (or most similar within the criteria) tooth arrangement information, tooth color information, and gum state information exist in the storage medium 1599. If the same dental information (or most similar within the criteria) tooth information is confirmed in the storage medium 1599, the expected predicted data (or image) after treatment matched with it may be extracted.

In addition, the expected data may be expected dental image information after the treatment, and may further include additional information necessary for the treatment. That is, text information, such as treatment precautions, treatment duration, doctor's findings, and treatment costs, may be matched and stored together.

Meanwhile, the storage medium 1599 may be a memory included in the system 1500, but may be a separate DB, a DB existing on the web, or a removable memory, and stored in a server provided separately. It may be a means.

The dental condition analysis data / expected data providing means 1580 is provided for providing the dental condition analysis data and / or the expected data to the mobile phone 10 side of the customer. That is, when the predicted post-treatment data is estimated from the storage medium 1599 based on the tooth condition analysis data in the predicted data checking means 1570, the dental condition analysis data and the predicted data are stored in the customer's mobile phone ( 10) to the side <S1692>. The dental condition analysis data and the predicted data transmitted in this way can be confirmed by the virtual machine application running on the mobile phone 10 by the customer. Therefore, even if the customer does not visit the dentist using the mobile phone 10, the state of the tooth You can get an analysis and receive the expected results after treatment. If the predicted data confirming means 1570 cannot predict the expected post-treatment data based on the dental condition analysis data from the storage medium 1599, only the dental condition analysis data may be transmitted to the mobile phone 10 of the customer. There is <S1693>.

Eighth Embodiment

According to the eighth embodiment of the 'orthodontic / molding consultation service providing system using a mobile communication terminal' (hereinafter referred to as 'system') 1700 and the 'orthodontic / molding consultation service providing method using a mobile communication terminal', This will be described with reference to FIGS. 17 and 18. As shown in FIG. 17, the system 1700 according to the eighth embodiment of the present invention includes a web interface unit 1711, a web page operating unit 1712, an interface providing unit 1713, and a virtual machine application providing unit ( 1720, information receiving means 1730, tooth image reading means 1740, tooth condition analyzing means 1750, tooth condition analyzing data generating means 1760, predicted data checking means 1770, tooth condition analyzing data / expected Data providing means 1780, reservation interface extracting means 1791, and reservation performing means 1792.

Prior to the description, in the present embodiment, the customer accesses the system through the wireless Internet, that is, WAP (Wireless Application Protocol) using the mobile phone 10, and receives and installs a virtual machine (VM) application. It should be noted that the information is transmitted and received with the system 1700 by driving the installed virtual machine application.

The system 1700 provides a web page to the mobile phone 10 using an HTTP compatible protocol corresponding to the communication network 20, or inputs from the mobile phone 10 based on the web page provided to the mobile phone 10. Or a web interface unit 1711 for connecting and managing a web interface for receiving various kinds of selected information in a GET / POST method.

The system 1700 is connected to the mobile phone 10 based on the webpage operation data when the mobile phone 10 accesses the system 1700 through the web interface unit 1711 (or a dental correction / molding consultation request). A web page operating unit 1712 for generating (or extracting) a web page to be provided, and a web page operating unit 1712 for linking with the web page generated (or extracted) to allow a customer to download a virtual machine application. And an interface providing unit 1713 including an interface, and the webpage operating unit 1712 is configured to generate (or extract) a webpage in association with the web interface unit 1711 and the mobile phone 10. Characterized in that the processing to provide to the side.

When the mobile phone 10 accesses the system 1700 through the web interface unit 1711 or requests orthodontic treatment / molding consultation from the system 1700, the webpage operation unit 1712 may view the system. In response to the connection to the system 1700 (or the request for orthodontics / molding consultation), the web page link to be provided to the mobile phone 10 is confirmed, and a web page corresponding to the web page link identified from the web page operation data is generated ( Or to extract the web page source and the web content, and generate (or extract) a web page to be provided to the mobile phone 10 using the identified web page source and the web content.

When the webpage operation unit 1712 generates (or extracts) a webpage to be provided to the mobile phone 10 side, the generated (or extracted) webpage is the webpage for the orthodontic / molding consultation, the interface The providing unit 1713 is provided to the mobile phone 10 side including the orthodontic / molding consultation interface including an interface for downloading a virtual machine application to the web page in association with the webpage operation unit 1712 < S1820>.

When the mobile phone 10 receives the orthodontic / molding consultation interface and outputs it to the screen, the customer decides whether to receive and install the virtual machine application, and requests the system 1700 to transmit the virtual machine application to the system. When receiving it at step 1700, the process is performed to provide a virtual machine application stored in the storage medium 1799 to the mobile phone 10 of the customer <S1840>.

The mobile phone 10 receiving the virtual machine application from the system 1700 side installs and drives the virtual machine application. When the virtual machine application is driven, it takes a picture of a tooth using a digital camera mounted on the mobile phone 10 and transmits the picture information to the system 1700, or view the picture information already taken and stored. Transmit to the system 1700 side. The photo information transmitted by driving the virtual machine application in the customer's mobile phone 10 is received by the information receiving means 1730 of the system 1700 (S1850).

3 and 4 illustrate an image for reading and analyzing an image for providing dental condition analysis data to a customer through the tooth image reading means 1740, the tooth condition analyzing means 1750, and the tooth condition analyzing data generating means 1760. , A diagram for explaining a process of generating data.

The tooth image reading means 1740 reads the tooth image from the photo information received by the information receiving means 1730 and performs setting for condition analysis <S1860>. In order to determine the state of the teeth, it is preferable to attach the upper and lower teeth, open the lips, and take a picture taken from the front, a picture of the upper tooth, and a picture of the lower tooth, respectively, to obtain an image. 3 shows an example of these three types of images. In the tooth image reading means 1740, the image of the tooth is obtained from the photographic information, and an area of each tooth is assigned to give a unique tooth delimiter. . The tooth delimiter may be a symbol that can distinguish each individual tooth such as a number or a letter. In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 3, numbers are assigned to distinguish individual teeth.

The tooth condition analyzing means 1750 analyzes the state of the tooth image read by the tooth image reading means 1740 <S1870>. That is, when the tooth image reading means 1740 is set to analyze the tooth image state, it is analyzed whether each individual tooth is normal, or protruded or embedded.

The tooth condition analysis data generating means 1760 generates analysis data of the tooth image according to the result analyzed by the tooth condition analysis means 1750 <S1880>. That is, when the tooth condition analyzing means 1750 analyzes whether each individual tooth is normal, protruded, or embedded, and derives a result, the state of each individual tooth is data-formed using symbols such as numbers and letters.

Referring to (a) of FIG. 3 as an example, a line indicated by a parabola on each individual tooth represents a preset tooth curvature, and the protrusion / protrusion of the tooth to be analyzed is based on the preset tooth curvature of the normal tooth. This is to determine whether it is included. The upper teeth (teeth number 13) and lower teeth (teeth number 43) indicated in FIG. 3 (a) coincide with the preset tooth curvature. That is, the state symbol '0' is given because there is no protrusion or indentation.

On the other hand, the upper teeth (teeth number 13) indicated in Figure 3 (b) is embedded inward compared to the preset tooth curvature, the lower teeth (tooth number 43) is projected outward compared to the preset tooth curvature have. Therefore, the state of the upper teeth (teeth number 13) is indicated by the '-' sign indicating the indentation, the number '1' indicating the degree of indentation. On the contrary, the lower tooth (teeth 43) was marked with a '+' sign indicating the protrusion, and the degree of protrusion was indicated by the number '1'. Referring to FIGS. 3 (c) and 3 (d) in the same manner, it can be seen that the degree of indentation and protrusion is gradually increased as compared with FIG. 3 (b). Symbols are given using the symbols +2 ',' -3 'and' +3 '. In comparison with the preset tooth curvature, it is possible to determine the protrusion, normality, indentation, and degree of each tooth, and display the state. Of course, the degree of incorporation, the degree of protrusion, and the marking method may be modified in various ways depending on the intention of those skilled in the art to carry out the present invention.

4 is a view for explaining an example of a process of generating the tooth condition analysis data by analyzing the information on the vertical height of the tooth. The baseline is also used to analyze the height of the teeth in the vertical direction, and the height of the teeth is compared. In Fig. 4 (a), the tip of the upper tooth of 23 corresponds exactly to the baseline. Therefore, '0' is displayed to indicate that it is normal. In Figure 4 (b) the tip of the upper tooth of 23 is higher than the baseline. Therefore, the sign indicating that the tooth is higher than normal is indicated by using the up angle symbol '^', and the degree of height is indicated by '1'. In the same manner, referring to FIGS. 4 (c) and 4 (d), it can be seen that the height of tooth 23 is gradually increased as compared with FIG. 4 (b). , Symbol is given using the symbol '^ 3'. Compared with the preset baseline, the height of each tooth may be determined and the state may be displayed. Of course, 'u (up)', 'd (down)', etc. may be used as a symbol indicating the height, and it is natural that the steps and display methods of the height may vary greatly depending on the implementation.

On the other hand, the tooth condition analysis means 1750 may analyze the color of each individual tooth, and the tooth condition analysis data generating means 1760 may be to generate the data of the tooth condition analysis. The color analysis reads the color code (standardized RGB color code) of a specific pixel in the separated individual tooth and gives the color code as a symbol representing the tooth color as it is. Of course, depending on the practice, a large number of pixels can be read and analyzed and user-recognized signs such as NY (natural yellow teeth), YY (highly colored yellow teeth), WS (spots or stains) Tooth, etc.). In addition, the state of the gums can be read and analyzed in the same manner to give preference.

In this way, the state of each individual tooth is represented as a symbol and quantified to generate tooth condition analysis data.

The reservation interface extracting unit 1791 receives and confirms the tooth condition analysis data or the predicted data generated by the predicted data confirming means 1770 which will be described later by the customer 10, and then immediately uses the cellular phone 10. In order to perform a medical appointment for orthodontics / molding, the reservation status is checked and a reservation interface through which the customer can input (or select) information for the appointment is extracted <S1891>.

The predictive data confirming means 1770 confirms the predicted post-treatment expected data of the dental condition analysis data generated by the dental condition analysis data generating means 1760 from the storage medium 1799 <S1892>. The tooth condition analysis data is tabulated with symbols representing the client's tooth condition. In addition, the storage medium 1799 stores tooth arrangement information, tooth color information, and gum state information (ie, information in which the state of the teeth is summarized as quantified data before treatment such as correction or shaping). Predicted expected data (or images) when the tooth is treated by these information is matched and stored. Therefore, comparing the tooth condition analysis data and the pre-treatment tooth condition information stored in the storage medium is not a long time operation because it is a comparison of the quantified data.

For example, the dental condition analysis data is '13, +2, u3, NY, ... '(Upper tooth 13 protrudes 2 above the baseline curvature, 3 higher than the baseline, and natural nunchia .. If the table is in the form of.), It is checked whether the same (or most similar within the criteria) tooth arrangement information, tooth color information, and gum state information exist in the storage medium 1799. If the same dental information (or most similar within the criteria) of the dental information analysis data is confirmed in the storage medium 1799, the expected predicted data (or image) after treatment matched with it may be extracted together.

In addition, the expected data may be expected dental image information after the treatment, and may further include additional information necessary for the treatment. That is, text information, such as treatment precautions, treatment duration, doctor's findings, and treatment costs, may be matched and stored together.

Meanwhile, the storage medium 1799 may be a memory included in the system 1700, but may be a separate DB, a DB existing on the web, or a removable memory, and stored in a server provided separately. It may be a means.

The tooth condition analysis data / expected data providing means 1780 is provided to provide the tooth condition analysis data and / or the expected data to the mobile phone 10 side of the customer. That is, when the predicted post-treatment data is estimated from the storage medium 1799 based on the tooth state analysis data in the predicted data confirming means 1770, <S1892>, the tooth state analysis data and the predicted data, and the reservation interface extraction means The reservation interface extracted at 1791 may be transmitted to the mobile phone 10 of the customer <S1893>, and the customer may confirm this information through a virtual machine application running on the mobile phone 10. Therefore, the customer can analyze the condition of the tooth even without visiting the dentist using the mobile phone 10, and can also receive the expected result after treatment. It is also possible to make an appointment for treatment immediately after confirming this. If the predicted data confirming means 1770 cannot predict the expected post-treatment data based on the dental condition analysis data from the storage medium 1799, the mobile phone 10 of the customer includes only the dental condition analysis data and the reservation interface. Can be sent to the side <S1894>.

On the other hand, the customer receiving the tooth condition analysis data, the expected data, the reservation interface on the mobile phone 10, the customer can check the condition of the analyzed tooth based on the photo information including the image of the customer's teeth and the expected information after treatment. And can also confirm the arrangement for treatment. In this case, the customer may check a point at which treatment (or visit consultation) is possible, a doctor in charge, treatment time, and the like, and input information for reservation on the virtual machine application to transmit to the system 1700. If the information receiving means 1730 confirms that the reservation request information has been received from the mobile phone 10 of the customer <S1895>, the reservation performing means 1792 stores the pre-stored reservation information so that the received reservation request information is reflected. Update to perform reservation <S1896>. Providing such a reservation process is convenient from the customer's point of view, however, since it is possible to refer to the data of the customer who has already analyzed the photo information transmitted using the mobile phone 10 at the time of the subsequent visit medical treatment, It will be able to provide medical services that can save time.

<Example 9>

According to the ninth embodiment of the 'orthodontic / molding consultation service providing system using a mobile communication terminal' (hereinafter referred to as 'system') 700 and the 'orthodontic / molding consultation service providing method using a mobile communication terminal', This will be described with reference to FIGS. 7 and 8. As shown in FIG. 7, the system 700 according to the ninth embodiment of the present invention includes a web interface unit 711, a web page operating unit 712, an interface providing unit 713, and an information receiving unit 720. , Tooth image reading means 730, tooth state analyzing means 740, tooth state analyzing data generating means 750, and tooth state analyzing data providing means 760.

Prior to the description, it is assumed that the present invention transmits and receives information to and from the system 700 using a laptop computer 91 and a webcam (web camera, video camera, etc.) 92 that can be connected to a wireless Internet network. Since the embodiment in which the mobile phone 10 of the customer and the system 700 shown in the figure transmit and receive information by using the wireless Internet, that is, the WAP (Wireless Application Protocol) method, has been described in detail in the third embodiment, It will be omitted.

The system 700 provides a web page to a customer's notebook computer 91 using an HTTP compatible protocol corresponding to the communication network 20, or a notebook computer (based on a web page provided to the notebook computer 91). And a web interface unit 711 for connecting and managing a web interface for receiving various information input (or selected) in 91.

The system 700 is connected to the system 700 via the web interface unit 711 in the notebook computer 91 (or a dental correction / molding consultation request), and the notebook computer 91 based on the webpage operation data. Web page operation unit 712 for generating (or extracting) a web page to be provided to the user side, and in order to allow the customer to register photo information on the web page generated (or extracted) in connection with the web page operation unit 712. It characterized in that it comprises an interface providing unit 713 including an interface to the web page operation unit 712, the web page generated in conjunction with the web interface unit 711 (or extracted) a web page notebook computer ( 91) characterized in that the processing to be provided to the side.

When the laptop computer 91 accesses the system 700 through the web interface unit 711 or requests a dental correction / molding consultation from the system 700, the webpage operation unit 712 Check the web page link to be provided to the notebook computer 91 in response to the connection to the system 700 (or the request for orthodontic / molding consultation), and the web page corresponding to the web page link confirmed from the web page operation data. The web page source and the web content to be generated (or extracted) are identified, and the web page to be provided to the notebook computer 91 is generated (or extracted) using the identified web page source and the web content.

When the web page operation unit 712 generates (or extracts) a web page to be provided to the notebook computer 91 side, the generated (or extracted) web page is the web page for the orthodontic / molding consultation. The interface providing unit 713 is provided in connection with the webpage operation unit 712 to the notebook computer 91 including the orthodontic / molding consultation interface including a photo registration interface for registration of the dental photograph on the webpage. Process to <S820>.

When the client's notebook computer 91 receives the orthodontic / molding consultation interface including a picture registration interface for picture registration, a web page for picture registration is output on the screen of the notebook computer 91 of the customer. After that, the customer takes a picture using a webcam (web camera, video camera, etc.) 92 connected to the notebook computer 91 and transmits the picture to the system 700, or registers photo information that has already been stored in the system 700. On the other hand, the information receiving means 720 receives the photo information <S830>.

3 and 4 show an image for reading and analyzing the tooth image analysis means 730, the tooth condition analysis means 740, the tooth condition analysis data generating means 750 to provide the tooth condition analysis data to the customer. , A diagram for explaining a process of generating data.

The tooth image reading means 730 reads the tooth image from the photo information received by the information receiving means 720, and performs setting for state analysis <S840>. In order to determine the state of the teeth, it is preferable to attach the upper and lower teeth, open the lips, and take a picture taken from the front, a picture of the upper tooth, and a picture of the lower tooth, respectively, to obtain an image. Fig. 3 shows an example of these three types of images. In the tooth image reading means 730, an image of the tooth is obtained from the photographic information, and an area of each tooth is assigned to give a unique tooth delimiter. . The tooth delimiter may be a symbol that can distinguish each individual tooth such as a number or a letter. In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 3, numbers are assigned to distinguish individual teeth.

The tooth state analyzing means 740 analyzes the state of the tooth image read by the tooth image reading means 730 (S850). That is, when the tooth image reading means 730 is set to analyze the tooth image state, it is analyzed whether each individual tooth is normal, or protruded or embedded.

The tooth condition analysis data generating means 750 generates analysis data of the tooth image according to the result analyzed by the tooth condition analysis means 740 (S860). That is, when the tooth condition analyzing means 740 analyzes whether each individual tooth is normal, or protrudes or is embedded, and derives a result, the state of each individual tooth is converted into data using symbols such as numbers and letters.

Referring to (a) of FIG. 3 as an example, a line indicated by a parabola on each individual tooth represents a preset tooth curvature, and the protrusion / protrusion of the tooth to be analyzed is based on the preset tooth curvature of the normal tooth. This is to determine whether it is included. The upper teeth (teeth number 13) and lower teeth (teeth number 43) indicated in FIG. 3 (a) coincide with the preset tooth curvature. That is, the state symbol '0' is given because there is no protrusion or indentation.

On the other hand, the upper teeth (teeth number 13) indicated in Figure 3 (b) is embedded inward compared to the preset tooth curvature, the lower teeth (tooth number 43) is projected outward compared to the preset tooth curvature have. Therefore, the state of the upper teeth (teeth number 13) is indicated by the '-' sign indicating the indentation, the number '1' indicating the degree of indentation. On the contrary, the lower tooth (teeth 43) was marked with a '+' sign indicating the protrusion, and the degree of protrusion was indicated by the number '1'. Referring to FIGS. 3 (c) and 3 (d) in the same manner, it can be seen that the degree of indentation and protrusion is gradually increased as compared with FIG. 3 (b). Symbols are given using the symbols +2 ',' -3 'and' +3 '. In comparison with the preset tooth curvature, it is possible to determine the protrusion, normality, indentation, and degree of each tooth, and display the state. Of course, the degree of incorporation, the degree of protrusion, and the marking method may be modified in various ways depending on the intention of those skilled in the art to carry out the present invention.

4 is a view for explaining an example of a process of generating the tooth condition analysis data by analyzing the information on the vertical height of the tooth. The baseline is also used to analyze the height of the teeth in the vertical direction, and the height of the teeth is compared. In Fig. 4 (a), the tip of the upper tooth of 23 corresponds exactly to the baseline. Therefore, '0' is displayed to indicate that it is normal. In Figure 4 (b) the tip of the upper tooth of 23 is higher than the baseline. Therefore, the sign indicating that the tooth is higher than normal is indicated by using the up angle symbol '^', and the degree of height is indicated by '1'. In the same manner, referring to FIGS. 4 (c) and 4 (d), it can be seen that the height of tooth 23 is gradually increased as compared with FIG. 4 (b). , Symbol is given using the symbol '^ 3'. Compared with the preset baseline, the height of each tooth may be determined and the state may be displayed. Of course, 'u (up)', 'd (down)', etc. may be used as a symbol indicating the height, and it is natural that the steps and display methods of the height may vary greatly according to the implementation.

Meanwhile, the tooth state analyzing means 740 may analyze the color of each individual tooth, and the tooth state analyzing data generating means 750 may generate data analyzing the tooth state. The color analysis reads the color code (standardized RGB color code) of a specific pixel in the separated individual tooth and gives the color code as a symbol representing the tooth color as it is. Of course, depending on the practice, a large number of pixels can be read and analyzed and user-recognized signs such as NY (natural yellow teeth), YY (highly colored yellow teeth), WS (spots or stains) Tooth, etc.). In addition, the state of the gums can be read and analyzed in the same manner to give preference.

In this way, the state of each individual tooth is represented as a symbol and quantified to generate tooth condition analysis data.

The dental condition analysis data providing means 760 is provided to provide the dental condition analysis data generated by the dental condition analysis data generating means 750 to the notebook computer 91 side (S870). That is, by providing the analysis results such as the normal, protruding, indentation of the customer's teeth, or the color, gum condition, etc., the customer can access the laptop computer 91 and the webcam (web camera, image) that can access the wireless Internet network. Camera (92, etc.) (if there is pre-stored photo information, there is no need for a webcam (webcam, image camera, etc.)), even if you do not visit the dentist can be analyzed the condition of the teeth.

Tenth Embodiment

According to the tenth embodiment, a 'orthodontic / molding consultation service providing system using a mobile communication terminal' (hereinafter referred to as 'system') 900 and 'orthodontic / molding consultation service providing method using a mobile communication terminal' are provided. This will be described with reference to FIGS. 9 and 10. As shown in FIG. 9, the system 900 according to the tenth embodiment of the present invention includes a web interface unit 911, a web page operating unit 912, an interface providing unit 913, and an information receiving unit 920. Tooth image reading means 930, tooth condition analysis means 940, tooth condition analysis data generating means 950, predictive data checking means 960, tooth condition analysis data / expected data providing means 970. .

Prior to the description, the present embodiment is based on the premise of transmitting and receiving information to and from the system 900 using a notebook computer 91 and a webcam (web camera, video camera, etc.) 92 that can be connected to a wireless Internet network. Since the embodiment in which the mobile phone 10 of the customer and the system 900 shown in the drawing transmit and receive information by using the wireless Internet, that is, the WAP (Wireless Application Protocol) method has been described in detail in the fourth embodiment, It will be omitted.

The system 900 may provide a web page to a customer's notebook computer 91 using an HTTP compatible protocol corresponding to the communication network 20, or may be configured based on a notebook computer based on a web page provided to the notebook computer 91. And a web interface unit 911 for connecting and managing a web interface for receiving various information inputted (or selected) by the GET / POST method.

When the notebook computer 91 accesses the system 900 through the web interface unit 911 (or requests for orthodontics / molding consultation) from the notebook computer 91, the notebook computer 91 is based on the webpage operation data. Web page operation unit 912 for generating (or extracting) a web page to be provided to the user side, and the web page operation unit 912 in connection with the web page generated (or extracted) so that customers can register the photo information It characterized in that it comprises an interface providing unit 913 including an interface to, the web page operation unit 912 is a notebook computer (or extracted) the web page generated (or extracted) in conjunction with the web interface unit 911 91) characterized in that the processing to be provided to the side.

When the notebook computer 91 accesses the system 900 through the web interface unit 911 or requests dental orthodontics / molding consultation from the system 900, the webpage operation unit 912 Check the web page link to be provided to the notebook computer 91 in response to the connection to the system 900 (or the request for orthodontic / molding consultation), and the web page corresponding to the web page link confirmed from the web page operation data. The web page source and the web content to be generated (or extracted) are identified, and the web page to be provided to the notebook computer 91 is generated (or extracted) using the identified web page source and the web content.

When the webpage operation unit 912 generates (or extracts) a webpage to be provided to the notebook computer 91 side, the generated (or extracted) webpage is the webpage for the orthodontic / molding consultation. The interface providing unit 913 is provided in connection with the webpage operation unit 912 to the notebook computer 91 including a dental orthodontic / molding consultation interface including a photo registration interface for registration of a dental photograph on the webpage. Process to <S1020>.

When the client's notebook computer 91 receives the orthodontic / molding consultation interface including a picture registration interface for picture registration, a web page for picture registration is output on the screen of the notebook computer 91 of the customer. Then, the customer takes a picture using a webcam (web camera, video camera, etc.) 92 connected to the notebook computer 91 and transmits the picture to the system 900, or registers photo information that has already been stored in the system 900. And transmits the picture information to the information receiving means 920 <S1030>.

3 and 4 illustrate an image for reading and analyzing the image for providing the tooth condition analysis data to the customer through the tooth image reading means 930, the tooth condition analyzing means 940, and the tooth condition analyzing data generating means 950. , A diagram for explaining a process of generating data.

The tooth image reading means 930 reads the tooth image from the photo information received by the information receiving means 920 and performs setting for state analysis <S1040>. In order to determine the state of the teeth, it is preferable to attach the upper and lower teeth, open the lips, and take a picture taken from the front, a picture of the upper tooth, and a picture of the lower tooth, respectively, to obtain an image. Fig. 3 shows an example of these three types of images. The tooth image reading means 930 acquires an image of the tooth from the photographic information and assigns a region of each individual tooth to give a unique tooth delimiter. . The tooth delimiter may be a symbol that can distinguish each individual tooth such as a number or a letter. In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 3, numbers are assigned to distinguish individual teeth.

The tooth state analyzing means 940 analyzes the state of the tooth image read by the tooth image reading means 930 (S1050). That is, when the tooth image reading means 930 is set to analyze the tooth image state, it is analyzed whether each individual tooth is normal, or protruded or embedded.

The tooth condition analysis data generating means 950 generates analysis data of the tooth image according to the result analyzed by the tooth condition analysis means 940 (S1060). That is, when the tooth condition analysis means 940 analyzes whether each individual tooth is normal, protruded, or embedded, and derives a result, the state of each individual tooth is converted into data using symbols such as numbers and letters. .

Referring to (a) of FIG. 3 as an example, a line indicated by a parabola on each individual tooth represents a preset tooth curvature, and the protrusion / protrusion of the tooth to be analyzed is based on the preset tooth curvature of the normal tooth. This is to determine whether it is included. The upper teeth (teeth number 13) and lower teeth (teeth number 43) indicated in FIG. 3 (a) coincide with the preset tooth curvature. That is, the state symbol '0' is given because there is no protrusion or indentation.

On the other hand, the upper teeth (teeth number 13) indicated in Figure 3 (b) is embedded inward compared to the preset tooth curvature, the lower teeth (tooth number 43) is projected outward compared to the preset tooth curvature have. Therefore, the state of the upper teeth (teeth number 13) is indicated by the '-' sign indicating the indentation, the number '1' indicating the degree of indentation. On the contrary, the lower tooth (teeth 43) was marked with a '+' sign indicating the protrusion, and the degree of protrusion was indicated by the number '1'. Referring to FIGS. 3 (c) and 3 (d) in the same manner, it can be seen that the degree of indentation and protrusion is gradually increased as compared with FIG. 3 (b). Symbols are given using the symbols +2 ',' -3 'and' +3 '. In comparison with the preset tooth curvature, it is possible to determine the protrusion, normality, indentation, and degree of each tooth, and display the state. Of course, the degree of incorporation, the degree of protrusion, and the marking method may be modified in various ways depending on the intention of those skilled in the art to carry out the present invention.

4 is a view for explaining an example of a process of generating the tooth condition analysis data by analyzing the information on the vertical height of the tooth. The baseline is also used to analyze the height of the teeth in the vertical direction, and the height of the teeth is compared. In Fig. 4 (a), the tip of the upper tooth of 23 corresponds exactly to the baseline. Therefore, '0' is displayed to indicate that it is normal. In Figure 4 (b) the tip of the upper tooth of 23 is higher than the baseline. Therefore, the sign indicating that the tooth is higher than normal is indicated by using the up angle symbol '^', and the degree of height is indicated by '1'. In the same manner, referring to FIGS. 4 (c) and 4 (d), it can be seen that the height of tooth 23 is gradually increased as compared with FIG. 4 (b). , Symbol is given using the symbol '^ 3'. Compared with the preset baseline, the height of each tooth may be determined and the state may be displayed. Of course, 'u (up)', 'd (down)', etc. may be used as a symbol indicating the height, and it is natural that the steps and display methods of the height may vary greatly according to the implementation.

Meanwhile, the tooth state analyzing means 940 may analyze the color of each individual tooth, and the tooth state analyzing data generating means 950 may generate data analyzing the tooth state. The color analysis reads the color code (standardized RGB color code) of a specific pixel in the separated individual tooth and gives the color code as a symbol representing the tooth color as it is. Of course, depending on the practice, a large number of pixels can be read and analyzed and user-recognized signs such as NY (natural yellow teeth), YY (highly colored yellow teeth), WS (spots or stains) Tooth, etc.). In addition, the state of the gums can be read and analyzed in the same manner to give preference.

In this way, the state of each individual tooth is represented as a symbol and quantified to generate tooth condition analysis data.

The predictive data confirming means 960 confirms the expected post-treatment data of the dental condition analysis data generated by the dental condition analysis data generating means 950 from the storage medium 999 (S1070). The tooth condition analysis data is tabulated with symbols representing the client's tooth condition. In addition, the storage medium 999 stores tooth arrangement information, tooth color information, and gum state information (that is, information in which the state of the teeth is summarized as quantified data before treatment such as correction or molding). Predicted expected data (or images) when the tooth is treated by these information is matched and stored. Therefore, comparing the tooth condition analysis data and the pre-treatment tooth condition information stored in the storage medium is not a long time operation because it is a comparison of the quantified data.

For example, the dental condition analysis data is '13, +2, u3, NY, ... '(Upper tooth 13 protrudes 2 above the baseline curvature, 3 higher than the baseline, and natural nunchia .. If the table is in the form of.), It is confirmed whether the same (or most similar within the criteria) tooth arrangement information, tooth color information, and gum state information exist in the storage medium (999). If the same dental information (or most similar within the criteria) of the dental information analysis data is confirmed in the storage medium 999, the expected predicted data (or image) after treatment matched with it may be extracted together.

In addition, the expected data may be expected dental image information after the treatment, and may further include additional information necessary for the treatment. That is, text information, such as treatment precautions, treatment duration, doctor's findings, and treatment costs, may be matched and stored together.

Meanwhile, the storage medium 999 may be a memory included in the system 900, but may be a separate DB, a DB existing on the web, or a removable memory, and stored in a server provided separately. It may be a means.

The tooth condition analysis data / expected data providing means 970 is provided for providing the tooth condition analysis data and / or the expected data to the notebook computer 91 side of the customer. That is, when the predicted post-treatment expected data is confirmed from the storage medium 999 based on the tooth state analysis data in the predicted data checking means 960 <S1070>, the tooth state analysis data and the predicted data are stored in the client's notebook computer. It transmits to the (91) side <S1081>. Therefore, the customer can use a laptop computer 91 and a webcam (web camera, video camera, etc.) 92 that can connect to a wireless Internet network (if there is already stored photo information, a webcam (web camera, video camera, etc. is not necessary). If there is, you can analyze the condition of the tooth even without visiting the dentist, and also receive the expected results after treatment. If the predicted data confirming means 960 cannot predict the expected post-treatment data based on the dental condition analysis data from the storage medium 999, only the dental condition analysis data is transmitted to the client's notebook computer 91. Can be <S1082>.

<Eleventh embodiment>

According to the eleventh embodiment of the present invention, a system for providing orthodontic / molding consultation using a mobile terminal (hereinafter referred to as a system) and a method for providing orthodontic / molding consultation using a mobile terminal are provided. This will be described with reference to FIGS. 11 and 12. As shown in FIG. 11, the system 1100 according to the eleventh embodiment of the present invention includes a web interface unit 1111, a web page operating unit 1112, an interface providing unit 1113, and an information receiving unit 1120. Tooth image reading means 1130, tooth condition analyzing means 1140, tooth condition analyzing data generating means 1150, reservation interface extracting means 1181, expected data checking means 1160, tooth condition analyzing data / expected data Providing means 1170 and reservation performing means 1182.

Prior to the description, the present embodiment is based on the premise of transmitting and receiving information to and from the system 1100 using a laptop computer 91 and a webcam (web camera, video camera, etc.) 92 that can be connected to a wireless Internet network. Since the embodiment in which the mobile phone 10 of the customer and the system 1100 illustrated in the drawing transmit and receive information by using the wireless Internet, that is, the WAP (Wireless Application Protocol) method, has been described in detail in the fifth embodiment, It will be omitted.

The system 1100 provides a web page to a notebook computer 91 of a customer using an HTTP compatible protocol corresponding to the communication network 20, or a notebook computer (based on a web page provided to the notebook computer 91). And a web interface unit 1111 for connecting and managing a web interface for receiving the information (or selected) inputted in (91) by the GET / POST method.

When the system 1100 is connected to the system 1100 (or a request for orthodontic / molding consultation) from the notebook computer 91 through the web interface 1111, the notebook computer 91 based on the webpage operation data. The customer registers or reserves the photo information on the web page operation unit 1112 for generating (or extracting) the web page to be provided to the third party) and the web page generated (or extracted) in connection with the web page operation unit 1112. And an interface providing unit 1113 including an interface for inputting a web, and the web page operating unit 1112 is a web generated (or extracted) in association with the web interface unit 1111. The pages are processed to be provided to the notebook computer 91 side.

When the notebook computer 91 accesses the system 1100 through the web interface unit 1111 or requests orthodontic treatment / molding consultation from the system 1100, the webpage operation unit 1112 Check the web page link to be provided to the notebook computer 91 in response to the connection to the system 1100 (or dental correction / molding consultation request), and check the web page corresponding to the web page link confirmed from the web page operation data. The web page source and the web content to be generated (or extracted) are identified, and the web page to be provided to the notebook computer 91 is generated (or extracted) using the identified web page source and the web content.

When the webpage operation unit 1112 generates (or extracts) a webpage to be provided to the notebook computer 91 side, the generated (or extracted) webpage is a webpage for the orthodontic / molding consultation. The interface providing unit 1113 is provided in connection with the webpage operation unit 1112 to the notebook computer 91 including a dental orthodontic / molding consultation interface including a photo registration interface for registration of the dental photograph on the webpage. <S1220> is processed.

When the client's notebook computer 91 receives the orthodontic / molding consultation interface including a picture registration interface for picture registration, a web page for picture registration is output on the screen of the notebook computer 91 of the customer. After that, the customer takes a picture using a webcam (web camera, video camera, etc.) 92 connected with the notebook computer 91 and transmits the picture to the system 1100, or registers photo information that has already been stored in the system 1100. On the other hand, the information receiving means 1120 receives the photo information <S1230>.

3 and 4 illustrate an image for reading and analyzing the tooth image analysis unit 1130, the tooth state analysis unit 1140, and the tooth state analysis data generation unit 1150 to provide the tooth state analysis data to the customer. And a diagram for explaining a process of generating data.

The tooth image reading means 1130 reads the tooth image from the photo information received by the information receiving means 1120, and performs setting for state analysis <S1240>. In order to determine the state of the teeth, it is preferable to attach the upper and lower teeth, open the lips, and take a picture taken from the front, a picture of the upper tooth, and a picture of the lower tooth, respectively, to obtain an image. Figure 3 shows an example of these three types of images. In the tooth image reading means 1130, the image of the teeth is obtained from the photographic information, and the area of each tooth is assigned to give a unique tooth delimiter. . The tooth delimiter may be a symbol that can distinguish each individual tooth such as a number or a letter. In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 3, numbers are assigned to distinguish individual teeth.

The tooth state analyzing means 1140 analyzes the state of the tooth image read by the tooth image reading means 1130 <S1250>. That is, when the tooth image reading means 1130 is set to analyze the tooth image state, it is analyzed whether each individual tooth is normal, or protruded or embedded.

The tooth condition analysis data generating means 1150 generates analysis data of the tooth image according to the result analyzed by the tooth condition analysis means 1140 <S1260>. That is, when the tooth condition analysis unit 1140 analyzes whether each individual tooth is normal, or protrudes or is embedded, and derives a result, the state of each individual tooth is converted into data using symbols such as numbers and letters.

Referring to (a) of FIG. 3 as an example, a line indicated by a parabola on each individual tooth represents a preset tooth curvature, and the protrusion / protrusion of the tooth to be analyzed is based on the preset tooth curvature of the normal tooth. This is to determine whether it is included. The upper teeth (teeth number 13) and lower teeth (teeth number 43) indicated in FIG. 3 (a) coincide with the preset tooth curvature. That is, the state symbol '0' is given because there is no protrusion or indentation.

On the other hand, the upper teeth (teeth number 13) indicated in Figure 3 (b) is embedded inward compared to the preset tooth curvature, the lower teeth (tooth number 43) is projected outward compared to the preset tooth curvature have. Therefore, the state of the upper teeth (teeth number 13) is indicated by the '-' sign indicating the indentation, the number '1' indicating the degree of indentation. On the contrary, the lower tooth (teeth 43) was marked with a '+' sign indicating the protrusion, and the degree of protrusion was indicated by the number '1'. Referring to FIGS. 3 (c) and 3 (d) in the same manner, it can be seen that the degree of indentation and protrusion is gradually increased as compared with FIG. 3 (b). Symbols are given using the symbols +2 ',' -3 'and' +3 '. Compared with the preset tooth curvature, it is possible to determine the protruding, normal, indentation, and the degree of each tooth and display the state. Of course, the degree of incorporation, the degree of protrusion, and the marking method may be modified in various ways depending on the intention of those skilled in the art to carry out the present invention.

4 is a view for explaining an example of a process of generating the tooth condition analysis data by analyzing the information on the vertical height of the tooth. The baseline is also used to analyze the height of the teeth in the vertical direction, and the height of the teeth is compared. In Fig. 4 (a), the tip of the upper tooth of 23 corresponds exactly to the baseline. Therefore, '0' is displayed to indicate that it is normal. In Figure 4 (b) the tip of the upper tooth of 23 is higher than the baseline. Therefore, the sign indicating that the tooth is higher than normal is indicated by using the up angle symbol '^', and the degree of height is indicated by '1'. In the same manner, referring to FIGS. 4 (c) and 4 (d), it can be seen that the height of tooth 23 is gradually increased as compared with FIG. 4 (b). , Symbol is given using the symbol '^ 3'. Compared with the preset baseline, the height of each tooth may be determined and the state may be displayed. Of course, 'u (up)', 'd (down)', etc. may be used as a symbol indicating the height, and it is natural that the steps and display methods of the height may vary greatly according to the implementation.

On the other hand, the tooth condition analysis means 1140 may analyze the color of each individual tooth, and the tooth condition analysis data generating means 1150 may be to generate the data analyzed the tooth condition. The color analysis reads the color code (standardized RGB color code) of a specific pixel in the separated individual tooth and gives the color code as a symbol representing the tooth color as it is. Of course, depending on the practice, a large number of pixels can be read and analyzed and user-recognized signs such as NY (natural yellow teeth), YY (highly colored yellow teeth), WS (spots or stains) Tooth, etc.). In addition, the state of the gums can be read and analyzed in the same manner to give preference.

In this way, the state of each individual tooth is represented as a symbol and quantified to generate tooth condition analysis data.

The reservation interface extracting means 1181 receives and confirms the tooth condition analysis data or the predicted data generated by the predicted data checking means 1160, which will be described later, by the client computer 91, and immediately after the laptop computer 91 is confirmed. In order to perform a medical appointment for orthodontic surgery / molding, the reservation status is checked and a reservation interface for allowing a customer to input (or select) information for an appointment is extracted <S1270>.

The predictive data confirming means 1160 confirms the predicted post-treatment expected data of the dental condition analysis data generated by the dental condition analysis data generating means 1150 from the storage medium 1199 <S1280>. The tooth condition analysis data is tabulated with symbols representing the client's tooth condition. In addition, the storage medium 1199 stores tooth arrangement information, tooth color information, and gum state information (ie, information in which the state of teeth is summarized as quantified data before treatment such as correction or molding). Predicted data (or images) when the teeth are treated by these information are matched and stored. Therefore, comparing the tooth condition analysis data and the pre-treatment tooth condition information stored in the storage medium is not a long time operation because it is a comparison of the quantified data.

For example, the dental condition analysis data is '13, +2, u3, NY, ... '(Upper tooth 13 protrudes 2 above the baseline curvature, 3 higher than the baseline, and natural nunchia .. If the table is in the form of.), It is checked whether the same (or most similar within the criteria) tooth arrangement information, tooth color information, and gum state information exist in the storage medium 1199. If the same dental information (or most similar within the criteria) of the tooth condition analysis data is confirmed in the storage medium 1199, the expected predicted data (or image) after treatment matched with it may be extracted together.

In addition, the expected data may be expected dental image information after the treatment, and may further include additional information necessary for the treatment. That is, text information, such as treatment precautions, treatment duration, doctor's findings, and treatment costs, may be matched and stored together.

Meanwhile, the storage medium 1199 may be a memory included in the system 1100, but may be a separate DB, a DB existing on the web, or a removable memory, and stored in a server provided separately. It may be a means.

The dental condition analysis data / expected data providing means 1170 is provided to provide the dental condition analysis data and / or the expected data to the notebook computer 91 side of the customer. That is, when the predicted post-treatment data is estimated from the storage medium 1199 based on the tooth state analysis data in the predicted data checking means 1160 <S1280>, the tooth state analysis data and the predicted data, and the reservation interface extraction means The reservation interface extracted at 1118 is transmitted to the notebook computer 91 of the customer <S1291>. Therefore, the customer can use a laptop computer 91 and a webcam (web camera, video camera, etc.) 92 that can connect to a wireless Internet network (if there is already stored photo information, a webcam (web camera, video camera, etc. is not necessary). If you have, you can analyze the condition of the tooth even without a visit to the dentist, as well as receive the expected results after treatment. It is also possible to make an appointment for treatment immediately after confirming this. If the predicted data confirming means 1160 is unable to confirm the expected post-treatment data based on the dental condition analysis data from the storage medium 1199, the client's notebook computer including only the dental condition analysis data and the reservation interface may be used. ) To the <S1292>.

On the other hand, the customer receiving the tooth condition analysis data, the expected data, the reservation interface to the notebook computer 91, the client can check the condition of the analyzed tooth based on the photo information including the customer's tooth image and the expected information after treating it Can also identify the situation for the treatment. At this time, the customer, after confirming the point where the treatment (or visit consultation) is possible, the doctor in charge, the treatment time, and the like, may input information for reservation and transmit it to the system 1100. If the information receiving means 1120 confirms that the reservation request information has been received from the notebook computer 91 side of the customer <S1293>, the reservation performing means 1182 pre-stores the reserved information so that the received reservation request information is reflected. Update the service to perform the reservation <S1294>. Providing such a reservation process is convenient from the customer's point of view, however, since it is possible to carry out the medical treatment by referring to the data of the customer who has already analyzed the photo information transmitted using the notebook computer 91 at the time of the subsequent medical examination. It can provide clear and time-saving medical services.

The above embodiments are merely examples of the present invention, and therefore, the present invention should not be construed as being limited to the above embodiments. In other words, the present invention should be construed as having a technical spirit that includes the contents described in the claims to be described later and the equivalent ranges of such contents.

As described above, according to the present invention, when a customer takes a picture of a tooth to be treated using a mobile communication terminal such as a mobile phone, and transmits it through a communication network, it receives and analyzes the expected treatment result and a doctor. Because it can provide customers with opinions and cost information, it is possible to receive dental consultation services regardless of time and place. Therefore, there is no need to visit the dentist in time and money for consultation, and it is possible to solve the problems in the existing remote medical service, which involved cumbersome work of preparing a questionnaire of difficult items and receiving a reply.

In addition, from the client's point of view, it is convenient to make an appointment immediately after confirming the dental condition analysis data or the expected data after treatment. If possible, it can provide a clearer and time-saving care culture.

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Receiving photographic information including a tooth image from a mobile communication terminal of a customer; Reading and analyzing a tooth image included in the received photo information to generate quantified tooth condition analysis data; And processing to transmit the generated tooth condition analysis data to the mobile communication terminal. 2. The method of claim 1, Expected treatment (calibration) of the dental condition analysis data from a storage medium in association with a plurality of dental condition analysis data and expected data (or images) corresponding to the results after the treatment (calibration / molding) on the dental condition analysis data. Confirming the expected data (or image) after (molding); And And processing the transmission of the identified expected data to the mobile communication terminal side. The method of claim 1, The tooth state analysis data is a method for providing orthodontic / molding counseling services using a mobile communication terminal, characterized in that the analysis of the at least one of the protruding, normal, indentation, tooth color, gum state of the tooth image. The method of claim 1, Dental correction using a mobile communication terminal, characterized in that for receiving the picture information from one of the multimedia messaging service (MMS), WAP (Wireless Application Protocol), VM (Virtual Machine) method from the mobile communication terminal side / How to provide plastic consultation services. The method of claim 4, wherein When receiving the picture information from the mobile communication terminal side in one of the WAP method or VM method, Extracting a reservation interface capable of making a medical appointment through the mobile communication terminal; The extracted reservation interface provides a method for providing orthodontic / molding counseling services using a mobile communication terminal, characterized in that the data is further processed to be transmitted when the tooth state analysis data is transmitted to the mobile communication terminal. The method of claim 5, Receiving reservation request information including information for requesting a reservation from a mobile communication terminal that receives the reservation interface; And And performing a reservation according to the received reservation request information. The method according to any one of claims 1 to 6, A computer-readable recording medium having recorded thereon a program for executing the method. Information receiving means for receiving picture information including a tooth image from a mobile communication terminal of a customer; Tooth image reading means for reading a tooth image from the photo information received by the information receiving means; Tooth condition analysis means for analyzing a state of the tooth image read by the tooth image reading means; Tooth condition analysis data generation means for generating analysis data of the tooth image according to the result analyzed by the tooth condition analysis means; And dental condition analysis data providing means for providing the dental condition analysis data generated by the tooth condition analysis data generating means to the mobile communication terminal.

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