System and method for adjusting dental X-ray exposure
US10123762B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 5, 2016 |
| Grant date | Nov 13, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 16, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01T1/02
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An x-ray imaging system and a method for retrofitting existing x-ray generators to allow those generators to be controlled by a digital x-ray imaging system are disclosed. The x-ray imaging system includes an imaging array and an image controller. The imaging array is configured to be positioned within a patient's mouth, the imaging array acquiring an image of the patient's teeth when the patient's head is illuminated with x-rays. The imaging array includes an x-ray dosimeter that provides an x-ray exposure signal indicative of an x-ray exposure received by the imaging array. The image controller is coupled to the imaging array and receives the x-ray exposure signal, the image controller includes a first wireless link that controls an x-ray generator by initiating a pre-programmed x-ray exposure. The wireless controllable switch can be used to replace an existing manually controlled switch in an existing x-ray generator.
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