Digital camera, imaging device and method for digital imaging
US7092483B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 7, 2001 |
| Grant date | Aug 15, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 3, 2023 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B6/5235
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The invention relates to a digital camera, an imaging device and a method for dental digital imaging. One sensor is used for tomographic imaging and at least one sensor is used for transillumination imaging. The sensors are arranged to overlap each other. This arrangement provides a multiple use and a relative inexpensive camera compared with the ones using one sensor with a large area. Additionally, it is possible to arrange at least two separate electric connection structures for the different imaging modes. Further, its connection arrangements can be arranged in such a way that the mechanical connection structures of the camera are separated from the electrical connection structures.
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