Flexible intra-oral x-ray imaging device
US7563026B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 8, 2005 |
| Grant date | Jul 21, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 11, 2025 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04N25/702
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
An electronic x-ray imaging sensor that flexibly fits within a patient's mouth includes a flexible portion and a rigid portion. The flexible portion includes an array of detection devices, and the rigid portion includes complementary circuitry for controlling and/or obtaining image data from the array. The flexible portion may be detachable from the rigid portion, which allows the flexible portion to be disposable while the detachable portion is reusable.
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