Intra-oral camera and a method for using same
US7106958B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 8, 2004 |
| Grant date | Sep 12, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 20, 2024 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B1/0676
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An intra-oral camera for producing an axially aligned picture of an intra-oral item of interest permits a rapid taking of pictures, whereby burdensome usage requirements are avoided without, however, suffering any diminishment in the quality of the picture that is taken. A computer-controlled picture taking positioning of the intra-oral camera properly positions the camera for taking pictures of objects of interest. The proper picture taking position of the camera ensures that the picture of an intra-oral object or an area of interest such as, for example, a tooth of a patient, is taken in the desired size, at the desired angle, and at the desired location.
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