Dental X-ray system with electronic sensor

US7278784B2 · kind B2 · utility

Inventors

• Alexander Hack · Biberach, DE
• Uwe Zeller · Biberach, DE
• Klaus Weber · North Canberra, AU

Key dates

• Filing date: Sep 26, 2005
• Grant date: Oct 9, 2007
• Expiry date: Sep 26, 2025

Classification

• Technology area (CPC A): Human Necessities
• CPC primary: A61B6/4423
• WIPO field: Medical technology
• WIPO sector: Instruments

Abstract

A dental X-ray system includes a radiation source used to produce X-rays and disposed in an X-ray head. The system has an electronic sensor used to detect X-rays. The sensor can be detachably connected to a central unit of the X-ray system by a plug-in connection. The electronic control system for the sensor is integrated into a plug connected thereto by an external connection cable and is associated with the sensor, thereby enabling a simple exchange between two sensors. The system can include several sensors that can be operated parallel to each other.