X-ray or gamma ray systems or devices – Electronic circuit – With display or signaling
Reexamination Certificate
2007-03-20
2007-03-20
Thomas, Courtney (Department: 2882)
X-ray or gamma ray systems or devices
Electronic circuit
With display or signaling
C378S038000, C378S168000, C378S193000
Reexamination Certificate
active
11063959
ABSTRACT:
A novel image capture device, system and method are disclosed for use in capturing dental images. A novel collimator tube includes one or more devices integrated within its wall, such as a radio frequency transmitter, a camera, a frame grabber, or a transilluminator light. The integrated devices are used instead of or in addition to an x-ray generator, which is coupled to the collimator tube. The camera is used to capture digital images. The camera is either a camera port for plugging in an external camera, such as an intra-oral camera, or is wholly contained within the collimator tube. The radio frequency transmitter transmits digital data to a remote computer. The frame grabber captures digital data for display on a display device. The transilluminator light can illuminate an area for digital capture. A novel receptor holder includes a docking port for docking a sensor that is used for digital x-ray capture.
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Margraf Barry R.
Razzano Michael R.
Webb Ronald C.
Interactive Diagnostic Imaging, Inc.
Thomas Courtney
Woodard Emhardt Moriarty McNett & Henry LLP
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