Patents Assigned to Vatech Ewoo Holdings Co., Ltd.
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Patent number: 9924912Abstract: Disclosed herein is a method and apparatus for operating an X-ray image processing system of creating a panoramic image based on three-dimensional (3D) Computed Tomography (CT) image data and displaying the panoramic image on the display unit, receiving a part of an object to be measured in the panoramic image through the input unit, and calculating an actual 3D length of the part of the object based on depth information of the CT image data and displaying the actual 3D length on the display unit. The part of the object can be selected by the user to measure a length of a desired part.Type: GrantFiled: March 25, 2016Date of Patent: March 27, 2018Assignees: VATECH Co., Ltd., VATECH EWOO Holdings Co., Ltd.Inventors: Se Yeol Im, Dong Wan Seo, Tae Hee Han
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Patent number: 9923021Abstract: There is provided an image sensor including: a plurality of first electrodes respectively formed within a plurality of pixel areas, the pixel areas being formed on a substrate; a protection layer formed on an upper surface of the substrate and including a plurality of contact holes respectively exposing the first electrodes of the pixel areas; a plurality of auxiliary electrodes respectively contacting with the first electrodes through the contact holes and extending to an upper surface of the protection layer of the pixel area; a photoconductive layer formed on both the first electrodes and on the auxiliary electrodes; and a second electrode formed on the photo conductive layer.Type: GrantFiled: January 6, 2017Date of Patent: March 20, 2018Assignees: Rayence Co., Ltd., VATECH EWOO Holdings Co., Ltd.Inventors: Ki Hyung Kim, Tae Woo Kim, Dong Jin Lee
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Patent number: 9923018Abstract: Disclosed is an improvement of strength of adhesion between a photoconductive layer and a substrate. The image sensor includes a first electrode and a protruding pattern formed around the first electrode on the substrate, a protective film having an protruded surface formed on the protruding pattern, the photoconductive layer formed on the protective film, and a second electrode formed on the photoconductive layer.Type: GrantFiled: April 7, 2015Date of Patent: March 20, 2018Assignees: Rayence Co., Ltd., VATECH EWOO Holdings Co., Ltd.Inventors: Tae Woo Kim, Dong Jin Lee
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Publication number: 20180070896Abstract: The present invention provides an intraoral sensor device comprising: a sensor module containing a sensor panel; and a light-emitting device for radiating visible light or an infrared ray.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 10, 2016Publication date: March 15, 2018Applicants: Rayence Co., Ltd., VATECH EWOO Holdings Co., Ltd.Inventors: Yeong Kyun KIM, Tae Woo KIM
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Patent number: 9916657Abstract: Disclosed is a method for restoring a scan image. The method includes the steps of: measuring a blurring function oversampled with respect to a slit image obtained through a slit inclined at a predetermined angle in a vertical or horizontal direction according to the predetermined angle; and restoring a scan image to increase a resolution of an interface of a subject in the scan image obtained by obtaining the subject using the measured blurring function. Computed tomography (CT) that applies image restoration by increasing sampling can secure a precise image for computer-aided design (CAD)/computer-aided manufacturing (CAM) additionally used in a system used when actually diagnosing a patient, and thus does not require additional expenses and equipment.Type: GrantFiled: August 20, 2014Date of Patent: March 13, 2018Assignees: VATECH Co., Ltd., VATECH EWOO Holdings Co., Ltd.Inventor: Sung Il Choi
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Publication number: 20180025511Abstract: Disclosed is an apparatus for computed tomography (CT) image data reconstruction based on motion compensation. The apparatus for computed tomography (CT) data reconstruction based on motion compensation, the apparatus including a storage configured to store projection radiographs and an image processor configured to obtain pairs of opposite projection radiographs from the projection radiographs, and compensate a movement of a radiography subject based on a correlation between the projection radiographs of each pair of opposite projection radiographs.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 20, 2017Publication date: January 25, 2018Applicants: VATECH Co., Ltd., VATECH EWOO Holdings Co., Ltd., Korea Advanced Institute of Science and TechnologyInventors: Jong chul YE, Ja wook GU, Tae Woo KIM, Sung Il CHOI, Woong BAE
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Patent number: 9866777Abstract: The objective of the present invention is to embody a convenient and reliable image sensor of an auto trigger scheme. The present invention provides a driving method for an image sensor in which pixels are arranged in a matrix form along row lines and column lines and which has a waiting mode and an image obtaining mode, the driving method for an image sensor comprising the steps of: when sequentially selecting a row line, applying a gate signal, and reading out a data signal for each frame in the waiting mode, calculating a variation between the data signal of the currently selected row line and the data signal of the same row line in the previous frame; and if the variation is greater than or equal to a threshold value, determining that light has been radiated.Type: GrantFiled: July 8, 2014Date of Patent: January 9, 2018Assignees: Rayence Co., Ltd., VATECH EWOO Holdings Co., Ltd.Inventor: Jo Seong Yim
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Publication number: 20170367670Abstract: The present invention relates to a lifting apparatus for a pressure paddle, the lifting apparatus for the pressure paddle comprising: a lifting belt rotated by a driving means; a lifting pulley manually rotated by the lifting belt hung thereon; a lifting frame on which the lifting pulley is mounted; and a pressure paddle mounted on the lifting frame.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 24, 2015Publication date: December 28, 2017Applicants: Rayence Co., Ltd., VATECH EWOO Holdings Co., Ltd.Inventor: Byoung Soo NOH
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Patent number: 9852525Abstract: A method and an apparatus for providing panoramic image data by reconstructing frame images captured by a panoramic imaging apparatus, are disclosed. In reconstruction of images with multiple image layers, sizes of images reconstructed with an image layer or images to be used for a reconstruction are scaled. An image is selected by analyzing sharpness. A panoramic image is provided by combining selected image. According to the present invention, parts having unclear focal planes may be completely removed in a panoramic image and it is possible to provide an image including only with focused regions.Type: GrantFiled: November 16, 2016Date of Patent: December 26, 2017Assignees: VATECH Co., Ltd., VATECH EWOO Holdings Co., Ltd.Inventor: Sung Il Choi
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Publication number: 20170319158Abstract: Disclosed is a dental X-ray imaging apparatus having a radiographing housing so as to provide a stable radiographing environment to an examinee. The dental X-ray radiographing apparatus includes a radiographing unit including a rotary arm, an X-ray generator, and an X-ray sensor, and a radiographing housing for covering an upper part, an outside and an inside of an operating range of the radiographing unit. The imaging apparatus further includes a lifter configured to move the radiographing housing, and a handle frame disposed at a lower part of the radiographing housing with a variable height and including a chin rest, wherein the lifter moves the radiographing housing such that the distance between the chin rest and the radiographing housing is constant.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 12, 2015Publication date: November 9, 2017Applicants: VATECH Co., Ltd., VATECH EWOO Holdings Co., Ltd.Inventors: Byung Jun AHN, Jung In LEE, Yeong Kyun KIM, Chi Taek OH
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Publication number: 20170311911Abstract: Disclosed is an X-ray generation apparatus for intra-oral X-ray imaging, a guide holder, and an X-ray imaging system comprising the same. The X-ray generation apparatus includes a body and a plurality of X-ray sources disposed in different positions of the body, and configured to irradiate X-rays to a field of view, wherein the body moves along a predetermined trajectory for the field of view.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 26, 2015Publication date: November 2, 2017Applicants: VATECH Co., Ltd., VATECH EWOO Holdings Co., Ltd.Inventors: Yeong Kyun KIM, Tae Woo KIM, Sung Il CHOI
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Patent number: 9801603Abstract: The present invention relates to a method and apparatus for detecting dental caries and an X-ray imaging apparatus and, more particularly, a method and apparatus for detecting dental caries and an X-ray imaging apparatus that can automatically detect occurrence and the degree of progress of caries by processing dental X-ray images.Type: GrantFiled: June 9, 2016Date of Patent: October 31, 2017Assignees: VATECH Co., Ltd., VATECH EWOO Holdings Co., Ltd.Inventors: Se Yeol Im, Dong Wan Seo, Tae Hee Han
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Publication number: 20170303874Abstract: The present invention provides a radiography device for producing an X-ray image of a tooth or a structure supporting the tooth. The radiography device of the present invention includes: an X-ray source for generating X-rays; a projection unit for projecting a user control mode image to the outside as user control information for controlling the X-ray source; and a control unit including an operation unit for user operation, and controlling the X-ray source according to the user control information selected through the operation unit.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 3, 2015Publication date: October 26, 2017Applicants: VATECH Co., Ltd., VATECH EWOO Holdings Co.? Ltd.Inventors: Han Sung LEE, Tae-Woo KIM
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Publication number: 20170303876Abstract: The present invention relates to a wearable X-ray radiographing apparatus and a method for using the same. The present invention includes: an X-ray generator including an X-ray source, a power supplier supplying driving power to the X-ray source, and a cone directing X-rays emitted from the X-ray source; a switch controller controlled by a radiographer to operate the X-ray generator; and a wearable unit on which the X-ray generator being mounted and being worn on the body of the radiographer.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 15, 2015Publication date: October 26, 2017Applicants: VATECH Co., Ltd., VATECH EWOO Holdings Co., Ltd.Inventors: Hyung Keun LIM, Jin Pyo CHUN
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Patent number: 9799701Abstract: Disclosed is an image sensor, which is characterized by increased strength of adhesion between a photoconductive layer and a substrate, and which includes a protective film formed on the surface of a substrate having a pad electrode, a buffer layer formed on the protective film and composed of a precious metal material or an oxide material, a photoconductive layer formed on the buffer layer, and an upper electrode formed on the photoconductive layer.Type: GrantFiled: July 8, 2014Date of Patent: October 24, 2017Assignees: Rayence Co., Ltd., VATECH EWOO Holdings Co., Ltd.Inventors: Tae Woo Kim, Dong Jin Lee
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Publication number: 20170299734Abstract: Disclosed is an x-ray detector includes a first electrode formed on a substrate, a photoconductive layer formed on the first electrode, a second electrode formed on the photoconductive layer and configured to be in a voltage applied state with a bias voltage or a floating state, and a power supply circuit configured to control an output of the bias voltage to be on/off.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 30, 2015Publication date: October 19, 2017Applicants: Rayence Co., Ltd., VATECH EWOO Holdings Co., Ltd.Inventors: Dong-Jin LEE, Tae-Woo KIM, Yu-Sung JEON
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Publication number: 20170296299Abstract: The present invention relates to an automatic oral sensor sterilizing and packaging system and, particularly, to an automatic oral sensor sterilizing and packaging system capable of automatically sterilizing an oral sensor and further packaging the oral sensor with disposable wrapping paper, comprising: a housing including a sterilization unit providing a sterilization region for sterilization of the oral sensor and/or a packaging unit providing a packaging region for packaging the oral sensor; and a transfer unit for making the oral sensor pass through at least one of the sterilization region and the packaging region.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 3, 2015Publication date: October 19, 2017Applicants: Rayence Co., Ltd., VATECH EWOO Holdings Co., Ltd.Inventors: Min-seok YUN, Dong Soo KIM, Tae Woo KIM
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Publication number: 20170289523Abstract: The present invention generally relates to a dental intraoral scanner system. In detail, the present invention includes: a scan unit sequentially imaging an intraoral structure in a scan mode; a control unit generating a three-dimensional modeling image for each scan mode by using the imaged intraoral structure; and a display unit displaying the three-dimensional modeling image, wherein the control unit switches the scan unit from a present scan mode to a following scan mode according to a user's command that is input through the scanning unit, or automatically switches from the present scan mode to the following scan mode when a three-dimensional modeling image of the present scan mode is completed.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 30, 2017Publication date: October 5, 2017Applicants: VATECH Co., Ltd., VATECH EWOO Holdings Co., Ltd.Inventors: Jung LEE, Jin Pyo CHUN, Hyeong Jin JO
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Publication number: 20170281101Abstract: Disclosed is an X-ray image forming device is disclosed. The device includes an X-ray imaging unit including a rotating member rotatable about a rotating shaft and linearly movable, and an X-ray source and an X-ray sensor disposed at opposite ends of the rotating member to face each other with a region of interest therebetween, a penetration data acquisition unit configured to acquire X-ray penetration data from multiple directions crossing through an image layer in the region of interest by controlling the X-ray imaging unit and an image reconstructor configured to generate projection data in a predetermined angle range at each section of the image layer from the X-ray penetration data, and reconstruct a two-dimensional X-ray panoramic image of the image layer based on the projection data.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 18, 2015Publication date: October 5, 2017Applicants: VATECH Co., Ltd., VATECH EWOO Holdings Co., Ltd.Inventors: Sung Il CHOI, Woong BAE
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Publication number: 20170281108Abstract: Disclosed are a mammography system and a mammography imaging method that can prevent a subject from being exposed to radiation more than necessary by setting an optimum imaging condition according to a thickness of a subject's breast, and can obtain a high-quality medical image by setting an optimum FOV and correcting projection data according to the thickness of the breast. The mammography system includes: a mammography imaging device including a detector and an X-ray tube, and obtaining X-ray image data of a subject's breast from multiple angles; a thickness obtaining unit obtaining information on a thickness of the breast; and a rotation angle calculator calculating a rotation angle range of the X-ray tube, based on the information of the thickness of the breast, wherein the mammography imaging device obtains the X-ray image data from multiple angles by performing radiography while rotating the X-ray tube within the rotation angle range.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 27, 2015Publication date: October 5, 2017Applicants: Rayence Co., Ltd., VATECH EWOO Holdings Co., Ltd.Inventors: Sung Il CHOI, Woong BAE, Tae Woo KIM, Keun Yeong KIM