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System and method for measuring and recording skull vibration in situ

US8376967B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 13, 2010
Grant dateFeb 19, 2013
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Expiry dateJan 23, 2031

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04R25/48
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A method and apparatus for measuring and recording skull vibration in situ comprising a receiving means, a dental material capable of filling any gaps between the receiving means and the at least one tooth, the material capable of transmitting mechanical vibration within the dental bone conduction pathway to the receiving means; a transducer mounted into or unto the receiving means said transducer capable of transducing mechanical vibration within the dental bone conduction pathway into electrical signals; an extra-orally recordation hardware and software capable of receiving and processing said electrical signals from said transducer.

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