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Wireless dental camera

US6761561B2 · kind B2 · utility

66Cited by
34References
19Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateJun 7, 2002
Grant dateJul 13, 2004
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Expiry dateJun 7, 2022

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61B2560/0456
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A dental camera is provided which is capable of operating in a wireless mode and a wired mode. A handpiece includes circuitry for generating a signal representing a video image and a first connector. A wireless adaptor module includes a power supply for supplying power to the handpiece, a transmitter for transmitting the signal representing a video image, and a second connector that mates with the first connector when the dental camera is being operated in the wireless mode. A cable has a third connector that mates with the first connector when the dental camera is being operated in the wired mode. With this system, clinical flexibility is afforded to a dental practitioner.

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