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Dental imaging system with lamps and method

US5908294A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJun 12, 1997
Grant dateJun 1, 1999
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Expiry dateJun 12, 2017

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61B1/0638
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A handheld dental video camera and a corresponding method is disclosed. The dental video camera includes a window for receiving light. In some aspects of the invention, a lamp is mounted distally beyond the window and aimed to illuminate a subject. In other aspects of the invention, a white LED is used to illuminate the subject.

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