Class / Patent application number | Description | Number of patent applications / Date published |
378038000 | Dental panoramic | 52 |
20080253513 | Compton scattered X-ray visualization, imaging, or information provider in soft matter such as tissue, organs, or blood, and/or in hard matter such as bones or teeth - One aspect relates to visualizing, imaging, or providing information of an at least some tissue-based matter or bone-based matter of an at least a portion of an individual at least partially through at least one range of visualizing, imaging, or providing information depth to at least one prescribed visualizing, imaging, or providing information depth of the at least some tissue-based matter or bone-based matter of the at least the portion of the individual, at least partially dependent on an at least one applied characteristic of an at least one applied X-ray being applied to the at least some of the at least some tissue-based matter or bone-based matter of the at least the portion of the individual. | 10-16-2008 |
20080298543 | IMAGE CAPTURE DEVICE AND METHODS - A novel image capture device, system and method are disclosed for use in capturing dental images including a receptor holder including a first measurement guide for measuring a distance from which an image was taken from a patient. A future embodiment includes a second measurement guide for measuring the distance between the X-ray receptor and the X-ray generator from which an image was taken from a patient. | 12-04-2008 |
20090052617 | Image processing method, image display method, image processing program, storage medium, image processing apparatus and X-ray imaging apparatus - An object of the present invention is to provide an image processing method, etc. capable of producing a panorama tomogram with a simple operation whenever required by the operator. The present invention relates to an image processing method for producing a panorama tomogram of the dental arch using the X-ray projection data on the dentomaxillofacial region obtained by the X-ray computer tomography. The image processing method according to the present invention includes the steps of retrieving the dental arch projection data corresponding to the dental arch from the X-ray projection data based on the preset position and shape information to specify the position and shape of the dental arch from the X-ray projection data (S | 02-26-2009 |
20090052618 | RFID TRANSDUCER ALIGNMENT SYSTEM - A radio frequency identification (RFID) system having the capacity to detect conditions of alignment, wherein the system may be used with hand-held, fixed-in-place, stationary, and permanently mounted apparatus. The system includes an RF interrogator configured for use with dental x-ray, medical imaging, film, and digital radiography apparatus, and may include a multiplicity of RF transponders or interrogators. An RF interrogator, an RF transponder, and an x-ray sensitive imaging device, and its holder are configured to be critically aligned to a dental x-ray machine head apparatus, rendering repeat imaging unnecessary. The x-ray emitter may be further configured to automatically obtain a desired x-ray image or configured so that the device cannot activate and provide a radiograph until alignment with the transponder and associated x-ray sensitive imaging device has occurred. | 02-26-2009 |
20090168953 | Dental x-ray bite block and alignment method - An improved bitewing x-ray film holder for interproximal radiographic analysis is provided. The device includes a dental medium holder for placement of a dental x-ray imaging medium (electronic sensor or film) and a bite block containing an alignment guide to aid the dental professional in achieving a perpendicular or near perpendicular relationship of the x-ray medium to the interproximal region of clenched maxilliary and mandibular teeth. | 07-02-2009 |
20090168954 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR GENERATING A PANORAMIC IMAGE BY COMBINING IMAGE DATA GENERATED FROM MULTIPLE PERSPECTIVES - An apparatus for generating a panoramic image of part of a target, the apparatus including a source of penetrating radiation and a detector aligned with the source of penetrating radiation. The detector and source of penetrating radiation are rotate-able together with respect to the target. The detector has an array of radiation sensors arranged in rows and columns and is configured to output contents of each radiation sensor in the array of radiation sensors. The apparatus also includes a computer connected to the detector and configured to generate a panoramic image by combining data from sensors in the same row in different columns in different readout intervals, corresponding to different positions of the detector as it rotates with respect to the target. The combined outputs are selected to represent rays of radiation passing through a point on a defined curve. The computer is further configured to alter the defined curve and generate a second panoramic image using the altered curve and combing data from the sensor a second time. | 07-02-2009 |
20090175409 | DENTAL X-RAY APPARATUS COMPRISING A PATIENT-POSITIONING SYSTEM ARRANGED ON A SUPPORT AND PROVIDED WITH A FOREHEAD REST - The invention proposes a dental X-ray apparatus comprising a patient-positioning system arranged on a support and having a forehead rest. A horizontally pivotable bearing arm is arranged on the support, and the forehead rest is in turn arranged thereon. | 07-09-2009 |
20090196395 | CEPHALOMETRIC X-RAY IMAGING APPARATUS - A dental x-ray diagnostic apparatus and method for performing cephalography is disclosed that rotates an x-ray source generating an x-ray beam while synchronously linearly moving the secondary collimator and x-ray imager to produce the cephalometric image. The x-ray beam is swept through a position where a detector is positioned for performing panoramic scanning. | 08-06-2009 |
20090207970 | Methods and Devices for Quantitative Analysis of X-Ray Images - The present invention relates to network enabled analysis of x-ray images. Also described are devices comprising calibration phantoms; methods of using these devices; methods of formulating databases containing information regarding x-ray images; the databases themselves; and methods of manipulating the information and databases. | 08-20-2009 |
20090220044 | METHOD FOR SERVOING A SOURCE OF X-RAYS OF A DIGITAL RADIOGRAPHY DEVICE - The invention relates to a radiographic device and method of servoing an X-ray source ( | 09-03-2009 |
20090245461 | COMPLEX IMAGING SYSTEM FOR DENTAL - Disclosed therein is a dental complex imaging system including: a base seated on the ground; a chair part disposed on the upper portion of the base for allowing a patient to wait for imaging with him/her seated thereon; a pole mounted on the base so as to be adjacent to the chair part; a support part adapted to extend toward the patient from the top of the pole; an expanding and contracting part pivotally coupled to the underside of the support part so as to be expanded and contracted; a radiation generator part disposed below one side of the expanding and contracting part and moving according to expansion and contraction of the expanding and contracting part for emitting radiation selected according to CT imaging, cephalography and panoramic radiography; a radiation detecting part disposed on the other side of the expanding and contracting part in such a way as to be opposed to the radiation generator part for detecting radiation selectively emitted from the radiation generator part according to the CT imaging, the cephalography and the panoramic radiography; and a control part for reading imaging information detected by the radiation detecting part. The dental complex imaging system can provide a doctor and a patient with convenience and economic profits since it does not need various equipments for conducting the CT imaging, the panoramic radiography, and the cephalography. | 10-01-2009 |
20090262888 | AIMING METHOD AND DEVICE FOR AN EXTRAORAL RADIOGRAPHIC TECHNIQUE - An aiming method and a device for an extraoral radiographic technique using a pair of length-adjustable indicator rods. Install a circular locator on each to the indicator rod. While keeping at an appropriate angle, hold the two locators closely beside the cheeks of the patient, and then along the hypothetical axis, secure a radioactive-rays emission head onto one of the circular locator. Following this hypothetical axis to the other locator, and secure a film or a sensor. Aim the radioactive-rays emission head along the hypothetical axis while taking the radiographic shots. | 10-22-2009 |
20090279661 | DENTAL RADIOLOGY APPARATUS AND SIGNAL PROCESSING METHOD USED THEREWITH - A dental radiology apparatus having: an intraoral sensor comprising a detector that includes an active pixel array produced using biCMOS technology and converting a received x-ray into at least one analog electrical output signal; an electronic module encapsulated in a case and which has at least one detector activation device, the module being linked to the sensor by a wire link for the transmission to said sensor of a detector activation signal generated in the module and for the transmission to the module of said at least one analog electrical output signal, the module having analog-digital means for converting said at least one analog electrical output signal into at least one digital output signal; and a remote processing and display unit of said at least one digital output signal which is linked to the electronic module by a wire link intended to ensure the transmission to the unit of said at least one digital output signal. | 11-12-2009 |
20090310742 | X-Ray System for Dental Diagnosis and Oral Cancer Therapy Based on Nano-Material and Method Thereof - The present invention relates to applying an existing carbon nanotube X-ray tube for a dental X-ray imaging system that can replace a carbon nanotube electron emission source installed in a cathode portion. An X-ray tube system formed in a pen according to the present invention can be inserted in the oral cavity due to its thin thickness, thereby displaying an accurate image of an inner location of the oral cavity needing a diagnosis. For therapy of oral cancer requiring an appropriate amount of radiation therapy, since radiation can be directly irradiated to a diseased part, brachytherapy is enabled without concern of exposure dose of normal tissues. Therefore, when the system is commercialized, a great amount of distribution effect may be expected. The X-ray tube system that can be used for medical services such as a dental service includes an X-ray emission module emitting X-rays using a chipped nano-structured material, for example, carbon nanotube. The X-ray emission module is separable from a body in order to replace a cathode portion that is included in the X-ray emission module and is based on the nano-structured material. | 12-17-2009 |
20100074401 | INTRAORAL X-RAY SYSTEM - An improved intraoral x-ray system that includes a dental tray with the shape of a dental arch and can be positioned within the oral cavity, for accommodating image detectors at the lingual (or, palatal) side of the tray; an image processing system, situated external to said oral cavity, for converting the image data detected by the image detector to a viewable image; a mechanism for transferring the image data to the image processing system; and a display unit for displaying the image. | 03-25-2010 |
20100074402 | Dental radiology apparatus and associated method of use - A dental radiology apparatus includes:
| 03-25-2010 |
20100091942 | PANORAMIC X-RAY APPARATUS - A panoramic X-ray apparatus, comprising at least a support element ( | 04-15-2010 |
20100119036 | Limiting An X-Ray Beam In Connection With Dental Imaging - The present invention relates to limiting an x-ray beam used in connection with dental extra oral imaging by a plate mechanism ( | 05-13-2010 |
20100195790 | RADIOGRAPHIC FILM POSITIONING DEVICE AND A PROCESS FOR OBTAINING RADIOGRAPHIC IMAGES - One describes a radiographic film positioning device, particularly de-signed for use in dentistry, provided with a first assembly for positioning at least one radiographic film that comprises at least one association means for association with a radiographic support, positionable substantially perpendicular to a bone portion of the patient. | 08-05-2010 |
20100246761 | EXTRA-ORAL DIGITAL PANORAMIC DENTAL X-RAY IMAGING SYSTEM - An extra-oral digital panoramic dental x-ray imaging system for multi-layer panoramic and transverse X-ray imaging providing with an X-ray source and a digital imaging device providing real time frame mode output and autofocusing. The X-ray source and imaging device are mounted in a mechanical manipulator defining the trajectory of a predetermined image layer. The imaging device communicates with a processor that generates a frames memory from which an image reconstruction mechanism composes the final images. | 09-30-2010 |
20110033026 | Method for Creating a Tomographic Image - A method for creating a tomographic image in the manner of a dental X-ray panoramic tomographic image from a digital 3D volume exhibiting X-ray absorption values, comprising transradiating the 3D volume forming an object to be scanned virtually using a virtual X-ray source, recording the virtually produced image by a virtual detector, and moving the virtual source of X-rays and virtual detector virtually past the object to be scanned with formation of a sharp layer having a blurred area. | 02-10-2011 |
20110142197 | PATIENT POSITIONING SYSTEM FOR PANORAMIC DENTAL RADIATION IMAGING SYSTEM - A patient positioning system for a panoramic dental radiation imaging system, including an upright support, and a patient positioning arm with chin rest mounted thereto. Wands are each rotatably connected to the patient positioning arm and connected together so as to move at identical angles of rotation, but in the opposite direction. Lasers, including a mid-sagittal, a Frankfort Plane, two cuspid, and one toe laser, each providing a line of visible laser light directed at a respective area of a patient's face, or at the floor, assist a technician in properly positioning the patient. A mirror is mounted to the upright support by a mechanism that permits the mirror to be pivoted outward from the support, in either of two directions, so as to enable the technician to see the lasers on the patient's face from the technician's position on either side of the positioning arm. | 06-16-2011 |
20110142198 | REMOVABLE RADIATION SENSOR FOR DENTAL IMAGING SYSTEMS - A removable radiation sensor for connecting to a panoramic dental radiation imaging system. The sensor includes a radiation sensor unit mounted in a housing. Connector bearings are positioned within the housing so as to engage with a pair of connector pins provided as part of the upright support of the imaging system. A lock pin within the housing is selectively slidable between Locked and Unlocked, and biased toward Locked. The lock includes a locking pin with a groove, and when the groove is aligned with the respective connector pin, the lock is unlocked, and that connector pin is slidable axially within the bearings. When the groove is not aligned with the connector pin, the lock is locked, the locking pin engaging with a groove formed for that purpose in the connector pin. The sensor has a field-replaceable electrical connector, to reduce maintenance cost. | 06-16-2011 |
20120213329 | METAL TRANSPORT FRAME, BASE AND WORKSTATION FOR PANORAMIC DENTAL X-RAY MACHINE - A combined transport frame, base, and workstation for holding a panoramic dental X-ray machine. A weighted metal base is structured with fork-lift receiving pallet-type openings. A hinge installed in the tall column enables the column to be pivoted down for shipping and storage to fit under normal doorways. High impact polyurethane panels are attached to the metal frame for shipping. Sides of frame open up with computer controls and printer. A double fan forced air cooling system in the X-ray head to keep the head cool allows many X-rays to be taken in a day. | 08-23-2012 |
20130003921 | RADIATION IMAGING DEVICE WITH IRREGULAR RECTANGULAR SHAPE AND EXTRAORAL DENTAL IMAGING SYSTEM THEREFROM - A radiation imaging device includes plural individual detectors defining an irregular rectangular active area responsive to x-rays and with different widths along a length of the active area. The individual detectors may be of different rectangular shapes and mounted on a motherboard. The motherboard may be formed of a first module mounting a first of two individual detectors and a second module detachable connected to the first module and mounting a second of two individual detectors. | 01-03-2013 |
20130010923 | INTRAORAL RADIATION TYPE X-RAY PHOTOGRAPHING APPARATUS AND METHOD THEREOF - The present invention provides an X-ray imaging system for capturing an X-ray image of teeth and a jawbone, including a tubular X-ray generating unit placed in an oral cavity, and a movable X-ray detection unit placed in the oral cavity outer side region corresponding to the X-ray generating unit and corresponding to a face or an X-ray detection unit having a curved surface shape similar to the face. | 01-10-2013 |
20140029719 | INTRA-ORAL X-RAY IMAGING DEVICE FOR DETECTING X-RAYS FROM OUTSIDE THE ORAL CAVITY - Provided is an intraoral X-ray imaging apparatus for detecting X-ray outside an oral cavity, including: a frame; an X-ray irradiator which is installed to be supported by the frame and of which the one end portion is inserted into the oral cavity and which irradiates X-ray through an X-ray irradiation hole formed on the one end portion inserted into the oral cavity; and an X-ray detector which is arranged to be separated from the X-ray irradiator in the frame so as to detect the X-ray irradiated from the X-ray irradiator outside the oral cavity and which is movably installed so as to adjust a distance to the X-ray irradiator. In the X-ray imaging apparatus and an imaging method using the X-ray imaging apparatus, since the X-ray irradiator is located inside the oral cavity, it is possible to obtain an image having a high quality with a low X-ray dose and to avoid confusion in image diagnosis by removing a ghost image. In addition, since a distance between the X-ray irradiator and the X-ray detector is minimized, it is possible to obtain images of portions of a tooth with constant magnification and to obtain accurate images without distortion. | 01-30-2014 |
20150036797 | IMAGING SYSTEM - An intraoral radiation device comprises a biocompatible intraoral receptacle with an X-ray source therein. | 02-05-2015 |
20150359504 | INTRAORAL TOMOSYNTHESIS SYSTEMS, METHODS, AND COMPUTER READABLE MEDIA FOR DENTAL IMAGING - Intraoral tomosynthesis systems, methods, and computer readable media for dental imaging can include an x-ray source containing multiple focal spots spatially distributed on one or multiple anodes in an evacuated chamber, an x-ray detector for positioning inside a mouth of a patient, a device for determining imaging geometry of the intraoral tomosynthesis system; and control electronics configured to regulate the x-ray source, by sequentially activating each of the multiple focal spots, such that multiple two dimensional (2D) projection images of the mouth of the patient are acquired from multiple viewing angles. In some aspects, the device for determining the imaging geometry can comprise a plate connectedly attached to the x-ray detector, at least one light source connectedly attached to the x-ray source, and a camera configured to capture at least one light spot produced by a projection of at least one light beam onto the plate. | 12-17-2015 |
378039000 | Moving source and detector | 23 |
20090232274 | Single sensor multi-functional dental extra-oral x-ray imaging system and method - A multi-functional dental extra-oral x-ray imaging system comprises a conventional x-ray source and manipulator to control the movement of the x-ray source by translating and rotating, a real time multiple frame producing x-ray imaging device and at least two different exposure profile programs, whereas one of such profiles produces a standard panoramic image and a second of such profiles produces an angled or transverse slice to a the panoramic image. A third exposure profile program produces a substantially linear projection of the human skull by combining two linear projections, one for the right and one for the left part of the head. The sensor is a linear direct conversion operating preferably in the frame mode and producing more than 100 fps. | 09-17-2009 |
20090268867 | MEDICAL X-RAY IMAGING SYSTEM - The solid-state image pick-up device ( | 10-29-2009 |
20090274267 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR AUTOMATIC JAW MEASUREMENT FOR PANORAMIC RADIOLOGY - A method of conducting a panoramic x-ray examination. The method includes generating a signal representing a pressure map of an anatomical region of interest, calculating an imaging layer based on the generated signal, and generating a scan based on the calculated imaging layer. | 11-05-2009 |
20090304148 | Dental Computer Tomographic Imaging - This invention directed to a computer tomography imaging apparatus designed for dental use as well as to methods realizable by it, especially to a method for relative positioning of the imaging means and the patient for imaging. A relevant feature of the computer tomography imaging device according to the invention is an arm construction consisting of turnable arm parts. The use of the construction enables implementation of, particularly, a so-called Cone Beam computer tomography apparatus (CBCT) as lighter, and more inexpensive realization of it, than has been the case regarding CT devices of prior art, especially when thinking of their use in odontology. | 12-10-2009 |
20100054403 | PANORAMIC X-RAY PHOTOGRAPHING APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR PHOTOGRAPHING USING THE SAME - Disclosed herein is a panoramic X-ray photographing apparatus and a method for photographing using the same. The present invention relates to the panoramic X-ray photographing apparatus capable of conducting a panoramic photographing without generating X-ray in neck cervical vertebrae part employing a rotary arm driven in 3-axis direction. In case of scanning the neck cervical vertebrae part, a photographing can be conduct without X-ray. As a result, it is possible to prevent an image acquired by the neck cervical vertebrae part from being unclear. Also, an angle of incidence of X-ray at a photographing point can be controlled to be vertical, so that an image distortion phenomenon can be prevented. Furthermore, tempromandibular joint can be photographed at optimum enlargement ratio, thereby acquiring clear image. | 03-04-2010 |
20100074403 | PANORAMIC DENTAL RADIOLOGY APPARATUS AND ASSOCIATED METHOD OF USE - A dental radiology apparatus includes an X-radiation generator and a sensor opposite it receiving radiation from the generator. The apparatus produces a panoramic image of an object by displacement of the assembly formed of the generator and the sensor along a given trajectory in a plane, the generator having at least one collimation slit elongated along a z-axis perpendicular to the plane to produce an X-ray beam elongated along this axis in a first mode of operation, the sensor with an array of pixels extending along the Z-axis in correspondence with the beam. The apparatus includes elements for pivoting the sensor by 90° to extend it in a direction parallel to the plane P, switching the generator provided with the collimation slit from the first mode to a second mode of operation to produce an X-ray beam elongated parallel to the direction of the sensor, so that the these positioned sensor is always in correspondence with the beam. | 03-25-2010 |
20100142673 | EXTRA-ORAL DIGITAL PANORAMIC DENTAL X-RAY IMAGING SYSTEM - An extra-oral digital panoramic dental x-ray imaging system for multi-layer panoramic and transverse X-ray imaging providing with an X-ray source and a digital imaging device providing real time frame mode output and autofocusing. The X-ray source and imaging device are mounted in a mechanical manipulator defining the trajectory of a predetermined image layer. The imaging device communicates with a processor that generates a frames memory from which an image reconstruction mechanism composes the final images. | 06-10-2010 |
20100208866 | RADIATION IMAGING DEVICE WITH IRREGULAR RECTANGULAR SHAPE AND EXTRAORAL DENTAL IMAGING SYSTEM THEREFROM - A radiation imaging device includes plural individual detectors defining an irregular rectangular active area responsive to x-rays and with different widths along a length of the active area. The individual detectors may be of different rectangular shapes and mounted on a motherboard. The motherboard may be formed of a first module mounting a first of two individual detectors and a second module detachable connected to the first module and mounting a second of two individual detectors. | 08-19-2010 |
20110026671 | PANORAMIC DENTAL IMAGING USING SEGMENTATION AND A MASTER ARCH - A method and a system for generating a panoramic x-ray image by obtaining volumetric x-ray image data having a first plurality of slices, segmenting the x-ray image data into a first portion above a vertical threshold and a second portion below the vertical threshold, and separating the second portion into a second plurality of slices. Further, the method and the system include generating a plurality of curves for each slice in the second plurality of slices, generating a master arch for the second plurality of slices, and generating a panoramic image based on the master arch. | 02-03-2011 |
20110142199 | MOTION SYSTEM FOR PANORAMIC DENTAL RADIATION IMAGING SYSTEM - A motion system for use in a panoramic dental radiation imaging system, including apparatus for rotating an overhead arm with respect to a support column, apparatus for rotating a C-arm with respect to the overhead arm, and apparatus for moving the C-arm axially with respect to the overhead arm. The overhead arm is rotatably mounted to the support column at a rotation point. The apparatus for rotating the overhead arm is a linear actuator, one end of which is connected to the support column at a first point spaced apart from the rotation point, while the other end is connected to the overhead arm at a second point spaced apart from the rotation point and from the first point. The C-arm rotating apparatus includes a C-arm rotation motor driving a wheel, which is engaged with the C-arm in such a way that the rotation of the wheel causes rotation of the C-arm. | 06-16-2011 |
20120183120 | DENTAL X-RAY PHOTOGRAPHING DEVICE - A dental x-ray photographing device includes a rotating means ( | 07-19-2012 |
20120213330 | DENTAL FLUOROSCOPIC IMAGING SYSTEM - A dental fluoroscopic imaging system includes a flat panel detector comprising a converter, a plate, a collector, a processing unit, and a transmitter suitable for 2D, intraoral dental fluoroscopy and for 3D extraoral dental fluoroscopy. The converter contains a material capable of transforming low dose radiation received from an emitter after going through the dental examination area into electrical signals. The plate transmits the electric signals to a collector, which amplifies the signals. The processing unit processes the signals into digital images, and the transmitter transfers digital images sequentially to a host computer having software that acquires, processes, transforms, records, freezes, and enhances 2D and 3D images, and compiles videos having video frame rates of between 3 and 100 frames per second. Two dimensional images and video are obtained using a single flat panel detector, while three dimensional images and video are obtained using two flat panel detectors. | 08-23-2012 |
20130089177 | DEVICE FOR THE ACQUISITION OF PANORAMIC RADIOGRAPHIES AND CBCT VOLUMETRIC RADIOGRAPHIES - An extraoral dental radiographic apparatus which performs panoramic radiographies, cone beam volumetric radiographies of the facial skeleton and cranial teleradiographies. An alternating mechanism brings x-ray sensors toward the x-ray radiation source, such that the sensor axes intersect at an angle. | 04-11-2013 |
20130129040 | PANORAMIC DENTAL X-RAY UNIT - A panoramic dental x-ray unit. The unit includes a support rotating about an axis and carrying, in the opposite position, an x-ray source and detector which move following a predetermined trajectory. The unit further includes means for acquiring images of the dental arch of a patient corresponding to the positions of the detector and of the source with respect to the dental arch. There is also provided means for reconstruction of a two portions of a panoramic image corresponding respectively to two disconnected portions of the dental arch, the reconstruction being performed from certain acquired images which each contain at least one piece of information concerning the two disconnected portions of the dental arch. | 05-23-2013 |
20130163718 | DENTAL X-RAY DEVICE WITH IMAGING UNIT FOR SURFACE DETECTION AND METHOD FOR GENERATING A RADIOGRAPH OF A PATIENT - The invention relates to a dental X-ray system for the creation of a radiograph ( | 06-27-2013 |
20130329854 | EXTRA-ORAL DIGITAL PANORAMIC DENTAL X-RAY IMAGING SYSTEM - An extra-oral digital panoramic dental x-ray imaging system for multi-layer panoramic and transverse X-ray imaging providing with an X-ray source and a digital imaging device providing real time frame mode output and autofocusing. The X-ray source and imaging device are mounted in a mechanical manipulator defining the trajectory of a predetermined image layer. The imaging device communicates with a processor that generates a frames memory from which an image reconstruction mechanism composes the final images. | 12-12-2013 |
20140050298 | INTRA-ORAL X-RAY IMAGING DEVICE EQUIPPED WITH CAMERA - Provided is an intraoral X-ray imaging apparatus having a camera, including: a frame; an X-ray irradiator which is installed to be supported by the frame and of which the one end portion is inserted into the oral cavity and which irradiates X-ray through an X-ray irradiation hole formed on the one end portion inserted into the oral cavity; a camera unit which is installed at the one end portion of the X-ray irradiator to image an interior of the oral cavity; a monitor unit which is connected to a camera unit to output the image captured by the camera unit; and an X-ray detector which is arranged to be separated from the X-ray irradiator in the frame so as to detect the X-ray irradiated from the X-ray irradiator outside the oral cavity. In the intraoral X-ray imaging apparatus having a camera, since the X-ray irradiator is located inside the oral cavity, it is possible to obtain an image having a high quality with a low X-ray dose and to avoid confusion in image diagnosis by removing a ghost image. In addition, since the imaging object tooth can be accurately identified inside the oral cavity, the X-ray can be irradiated on only the imaging object tooth, so that it is possible to minimize a radiation exposure dose applied to the head of a patient. | 02-20-2014 |
20140270062 | CEILING MOUNTED MEDICAL IMAGING SYSTEM - A medical imaging device mountable on a support structure having a horizontal surface and at least one substantially vertical surface. The imaging device includes a frame and a gantry having a radiation source and a radiation detector. The gantry is rotatable with respect to the frame. The imaging device includes a first vertical adjustment element and a second vertical adjustment element. The first vertical adjustment element has a first end couplable to the horizontal surface and a second end coupled to the frame, the first end is located a first distance from the second end, and adjustable over a first range. The second vertical adjustment element has a third end coupled to the frame and a fourth end coupled to the gantry. The third end is located a second distance from the fourth end, and is adjustable over a second range, and the fourth end is rotatable with respect to the third end. | 09-18-2014 |
20150117600 | X-RAY PHOTOGRAPHING APPARATUS - Disclosed is an X-ray photographing apparatus comprising: an X-ray generator for generating X-rays; an X-ray detector for detecting the X-rays discharged from the X-ray generator; and a collimator for permitting only a portion of the X-rays to pass through and blocking the rest X-rays, wherein the apparatus further comprising a support means for supporting the X-rays generator and the X-ray detector and varying heights of the X-ray generator and the X-ray detector, wherein the X-ray generator and the X-ray detector are arranged facing each other at respective left and right sides with respect to the support means for supporting the X-ray generator and the X-ray detector so as to achieve a weight balance, and the support means has an X-ray path through which the X-rays generated by the X-ray generator pass without interference. | 04-30-2015 |
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378040000 | Continuous image | 3 |
20090232275 | SINGLE SENSOR MULTI-FUNCTIONAL DENTAL EXTRA-ORAL X-RAY IMAGING SYSTEM AND METHOD - A multi-functional dental extra-oral x-ray imaging system includes a conventional x-ray source and manipulator to control the movement of the x-ray source by translating and rotating, a real time multiple frame producing x-ray imaging device and at least two different exposure profile programs, whereas one of such profiles produces a standard panoramic image and a second of such profiles produces an angled or transverse slice to a the panoramic image. A third exposure profile program produces a substantially linear projection of the human skull by combining two linear projections, one for the right and one for the left part of the head. The sensor is a linear direct conversion operating preferably in the frame mode and producing more than 100 fps. | 09-17-2009 |
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