Patents by Inventor Eliahou Franklin Nizard
Eliahou Franklin Nizard has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).
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Patent number: 12357433Abstract: Methods and apparatuses for generating and displaying a model of a subject's teeth. Described herein are intraoral scanning methods and apparatuses for generating a three-dimensional model of a subject's intraoral region (e.g., teeth). These methods and apparatuses may be used for identifying and evaluating lesions, caries and cracks in the teeth.Type: GrantFiled: October 18, 2024Date of Patent: July 15, 2025Assignee: Align Technology, Inc.Inventors: Gilad Elbaz, Erez Lampert, Yossef Atiya, Avi Kopelman, Ofer Saphier, Maayan Moshe, Shai Ayal, Michael Sabina, Eric Kuo, Assaf Weiss, Doron Malka, Eliahou Franklin Nizard, Ido Tishel
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Patent number: 12268574Abstract: Intraoral scanning systems configured to perform computer-implemented methods for identifying dental features. The methods may include engaging a trained machine learning network to identify one or more dental features in one or more regions of a patient's dentition. Each of the dental features may be present in at least one of multiple records. Each of the records may include multiple images of the patient's dentition and may be taken with a different imaging modality. The confidence score may be determined or adjusted using a 3D model of the patient's dentition. The confidence score may be determined or adjusted based on the region of the patient's dentition within each record. The methods may include displaying an indicator of each dental feature that has a confidence score that is above a threshold on the 3D model of the patient's dentition, and modifying the display as a user adjusts the threshold.Type: GrantFiled: August 3, 2023Date of Patent: April 8, 2025Assignee: Align Technology, Inc.Inventors: Michael Sabina, Avi Kopelman, Eric Kuo, Gilad Elbaz, Assaf Weiss, Doron Malka, Ofer Saphier, Eliahou Franklin Nizard, Ido Tishel, Shai Ayal, Maayan Moshe
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Patent number: 12263064Abstract: Methods and apparatuses for generating and displaying a model of a subject's teeth. Described herein are intraoral scanning methods and apparatuses for generating a three-dimensional model of a subject's intraoral region (e.g., teeth). These methods and apparatuses may be used for identifying and evaluating lesions, caries and cracks in the teeth.Type: GrantFiled: August 20, 2024Date of Patent: April 1, 2025Assignee: Align Technology, Inc.Inventors: Gilad Elbaz, Erez Lampert, Yossef Atiya, Avi Kopelman, Ofer Saphier, Maayan Moshe, Shai Ayal, Michael Sabina, Eric Kuo, Assaf Weiss, Doron Malka, Eliahou Franklin Nizard, Ido Tishel
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Patent number: 12263063Abstract: Methods and apparatuses for generating and displaying a model of a subject's teeth. Described herein are intraoral scanning methods and apparatuses for generating a three-dimensional model of a subject's intraoral region (e.g., teeth). These methods and apparatuses may be used for identifying and evaluating lesions, caries and cracks in the teeth.Type: GrantFiled: December 12, 2023Date of Patent: April 1, 2025Assignee: Align Technology, Inc.Inventors: Gilad Elbaz, Erez Lampert, Yossef Atiya, Avi Kopelman, Ofer Saphier, Maayan Moshe, Shai Ayal, Michael Sabina, Eric Kuo, Assaf Weiss, Doron Malka, Eliahou Franklin Nizard, Ido Tishel
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Publication number: 20250090285Abstract: Methods and apparatuses for generating and displaying a model of a subject's teeth. Described herein are intraoral scanning methods and apparatuses for generating a three-dimensional model of a subject's intraoral region (e.g., teeth). These methods and apparatuses may be used for identifying and evaluating lesions, caries and cracks in the teeth.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 27, 2024Publication date: March 20, 2025Inventors: Gilad ELBAZ, Erez LAMPERT, Yossef ATIYA, Avi KOPELMAN, Ofer SAPHIER, Maayan MOSHE, Shai AYAL, Michael SABINA, Eric KUO, Assaf WEISS, Doron MALKA, Eliahou Franklin NIZARD, Ido TISHEL
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Publication number: 20250049544Abstract: Methods and apparatuses for taking, using and displaying three-dimensional (3D) volumetric models of a patient's dental arch. A 3D volumetric model may include surface (e.g., color) information as well as information on internal structure, such as near-infrared (near-IR) transparency values for internal structures including enamel and dentin.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 18, 2024Publication date: February 13, 2025Inventors: Michael SABINA, Avi KOPELMAN, Eric KUO, Gilad ELBAZ, Assaf WEISS, Doron MALKA, Ofer SAPHIER, Eliahou Franklin NIZARD, Ido TISHEL, Shai AYAL, Maayan MOSHE
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Publication number: 20250041030Abstract: Methods and apparatuses for generating and displaying a model of a subject's teeth. Described herein are intraoral scanning methods and apparatuses for generating a three-dimensional model of a subject's intraoral region (e.g., teeth). These methods and apparatuses may be used for identifying and evaluating lesions, caries and cracks in the teeth.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 18, 2024Publication date: February 6, 2025Inventors: Gilad ELBAZ, Erez LAMPERT, Yossef ATIYA, Avi KOPELMAN, Ofer SAPHIER, Maayan MOSHE, Shai AYAL, Michael SABINA, Eric KUO, Assaf WEISS, Doron MALKA, Eliahou Franklin NIZARD, Ido TISHEL
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Publication number: 20250000623Abstract: Methods and apparatuses for generating and displaying a model of a subject's teeth. Described herein are intraoral scanning methods and apparatuses for generating a three-dimensional model of a subject's intraoral region (e.g., teeth). These methods and apparatuses may be used for identifying and evaluating lesions, caries and cracks in the teeth.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 20, 2024Publication date: January 2, 2025Inventors: Gilad ELBAZ, Erez LAMPERT, Yossef ATIYA, Avi KOPELMAN, Ofer SAPHIER, Maayan MOSHE, Shai AYAL, Michael SABINA, Eric KUO, Assaf WEISS, Doron MALKA, Eliahou Franklin NIZARD, Ido TISHEL
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Publication number: 20240335097Abstract: An apparatus for intraoral scanning comprises an elongate wand comprising a probe at a distal end of the elongate wand, one or more structured light projectors coupled to the elongate wand at a distal end of the elongate wand, the one or more structured light projectors configured to project a light pattern comprising a plurality of structured light features, one or more cameras coupled to the elongate wand at the distal end of the elongate wand, a window through which light exits and enters the probe, wherein the window reflects structured light features of the projected light pattern responsive to exposure of the window to the projected light pattern, and a processor.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 20, 2024Publication date: October 10, 2024Inventors: Arkady Rudnitsky, Eliahou Franklin Nizard, Shlomi Buganim
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Publication number: 20240325115Abstract: Systems and methods for tracking orthodontic treatment using camera images. One or more input two-dimensional (2D) images of a patient's current teeth taken by a camera device can be received. The input 2D image(s) can correspond to occlusal view(s) of the patient's current teeth of the patient's upper and/or lower jaw in a current configuration. One or more rendered 2D images representing target positions of the patient's teeth at a planned treatment stage can be assessed. The rendered 2D image(s) can be based on virtual camera parameters that correspond to the input 2D image(s). One or more rotational differences between the patient's current teeth and the planned treatment stage can be determined by comparing silhouettes of corresponding teeth of the input 2D image(s) to the rendered 2D image(s). A difference indicator indicating the rotational difference(s) can be output.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 12, 2024Publication date: October 3, 2024Inventors: Shai FARKASH, Avi KOPELMAN, Maayan MOSHE, Eliahou Franklin NIZARD, Jonathan COSLOVSKY
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Patent number: 12048605Abstract: Systems and methods for monitoring a subject's teeth during orthodontic treatment. An input 2D image of the subject's current teeth including a wide angle occlusal view of the subject's upper and/or lower jaw at a current treatment stage can be received. Virtual camera parameters corresponding to the input 2D image can be determined. A rendered 2D image of the subject's teeth can be generated from a 3D model of the subject's upper and/or lower jaw at a planned treatment stage with the virtual camera parameters. Differences between the subject's teeth from the input 2D image and the rendered 2D image using tooth centers can be determined. An indicator indicating the differences can be output.Type: GrantFiled: February 11, 2021Date of Patent: July 30, 2024Assignee: Align Technology, Inc.Inventors: Shai Farkash, Avi Kopelman, Maayan Moshe, Eliahou Franklin Nizard, Jonathan Coslovsky
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Patent number: 12042124Abstract: An apparatus for intraoral scanning includes an elongate handheld wand comprising a probe at a distal end of the handheld wand, one or more light projectors coupled to the handheld wand, and one or more cameras coupled to the handheld wand. Each camera comprises a camera sensor and objective optics comprising one or more lenses. Each camera is configured to focus at an object focal plane that is located between 1 mm and 30 mm from the lens that is farthest from the camera sensor. The apparatus further includes a fluorescent transparent film deposited on a surface selected from the group consisting of: a window of the probe through which light exits and enters the probe, and a transparent surface that is not integral to the probe.Type: GrantFiled: October 19, 2020Date of Patent: July 23, 2024Assignee: Align Technology, Inc.Inventors: Arkady Rudnitsky, Eliahou Franklin Nizard, Shlomi Buganim
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Publication number: 20240115361Abstract: Methods and apparatuses for generating and displaying a model of a subject's teeth. Described herein are intraoral scanning methods and apparatuses for generating a three-dimensional model of a subject's intraoral region (e.g., teeth). These methods and apparatuses may be used for identifying and evaluating lesions, caries and cracks in the teeth.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 12, 2023Publication date: April 11, 2024Inventors: Gilad ELBAZ, Erez LAMPERT, Yossef ATIYA, Avi KOPELMAN, Ofer SAPHIER, Maayan MOSHE, Shai AYAL, Michael SABINA, Eric KUO, Assaf WEISS, Doron MALKA, Eliahou Franklin NIZARD, Ido TISHEL
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Patent number: 11911240Abstract: Intraoral scanning systems for displaying 3D models of a patient's dental arch and near-IR images from the dental arch. These systems may include a wand with one or more image sensors and processors for processing the 3D models and near-IR information. The 3D models may include surface (e.g., color) information and the near-IR images may include information on internal structures, including enamel and dentin.Type: GrantFiled: April 3, 2023Date of Patent: February 27, 2024Assignee: Align Technology, Inc.Inventors: Michael Sabina, Avi Kopelman, Eric Kuo, Gilad Elbaz, Assaf Weiss, Doron Malka, Ofer Saphier, Eliahou Franklin Nizard, Ido Tishel, Shai Ayal, Maayan Moshe
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Patent number: 11883259Abstract: System for scanning a subject's teeth. Described herein are intraoral scanning apparatuses for generating a three-dimensional model of a subject's intraoral region (e.g., teeth). These apparatuses may be used for identifying and evaluating lesions, caries and cracks in the teeth.Type: GrantFiled: April 3, 2023Date of Patent: January 30, 2024Assignee: Align Technology, Inc.Inventors: Gilad Elbaz, Erez Lampert, Yossef Atiya, Avi Kopelman, Ofer Saphier, Maayan Moshe, Shai Ayal, Michael Sabina, Eric Kuo, Assaf Weiss, Doron Malka, Eliahou Franklin Nizard, Ido Tishel
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Publication number: 20230380942Abstract: An intraoral scanner comprises an elongate wand comprising a probe at a distal end of the elongate wand, one or more light sources disposed within the elongate wand away from the distal end of the probe, one or more waveguides disposed within the probe, and one or more image sensors disposed at the distal end of the probe. The one or more light sources are configured to generate unpatterned light, The one or more waveguides are configured to receive the unpatterned light generated by the one or more light sources and to output patterned light from one or more locations at the distal end of the probe. The one or more image sensors are configured to capture images of intraoral objects illuminated by the patterned light.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 2, 2023Publication date: November 30, 2023Inventors: Nadav Fain, Eliahou Franklin Nizard
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Publication number: 20230372069Abstract: Methods and apparatuses for taking, using and displaying three-dimensional (3D) volumetric models of a patient's dental arch. A 3D volumetric model may include surface (e.g., color) information as well as information on internal structure, such as near-infrared (near-IR) transparency values for internal structures including enamel and dentin.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 3, 2023Publication date: November 23, 2023Inventors: Michael SABINA, Avi KOPELMAN, Eric KUO, Gilad ELBAZ, Assaf WEISS, Doron MALKA, Ofer SAPHIER, Eliahou Franklin NIZARD, Ido TISHEL, Shai AYAL, Maayan MOSHE
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Patent number: 11759295Abstract: Methods and apparatuses for taking, using and displaying three-dimensional (3D) volumetric models of a patient's dental arch. A 3D volumetric model may include surface (e.g., color) information as well as information on internal structure, such as near-infrared (near-IR) transparency values for internal structures including enamel and dentin.Type: GrantFiled: March 22, 2021Date of Patent: September 19, 2023Assignee: Align Technology, Inc.Inventors: Michael Sabina, Avi Kopelman, Eric Kuo, Gilad Elbaz, Assaf Weiss, Doron Malka, Ofer Saphier, Eliahou Franklin Nizard, Ido Tishel, Shai Ayal, Maayan Moshe
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Publication number: 20230240820Abstract: Methods and apparatuses for taking, using and displaying three-dimensional (3D) volumetric models of a patient's dental arch. A 3D volumetric model may include surface (e.g., color) information as well as information on internal structure, such as near-infrared (near-IR) transparency values for internal structures including enamel and dentin.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 3, 2023Publication date: August 3, 2023Inventors: Michael SABINA, Avi KOPELMAN, Eric KUO, Gilad ELBAZ, Assaf WEISS, Doron MALKA, Ofer SAPHIER, Eliahou Franklin NIZARD, Ido TISHEL, Shai AYAL, Maayan MOSHE
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Publication number: 20230240819Abstract: Methods and apparatuses for generating and displaying a model of a subject's teeth. Described herein are intraoral scanning methods and apparatuses for generating a three-dimensional model of a subject's intraoral region (e.g., teeth). These methods and apparatuses may be used for identifying and evaluating lesions, caries and cracks in the teeth.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 3, 2023Publication date: August 3, 2023Inventors: Gilad ELBAZ, Erez LAMPERT, Yossef ATIYA, Avi KOPELMAN, Ofer SAPHIER, Maayan MOSHE, Shai AYAL, Michael SABINA, Eric KUO, Assaf WEISS, Doron MALKA, Eliahou Franklin NIZARD, Ido TISHEL