Intraoral x-ray sensor with embedded standard computer interface

摘要

An intraoral x-ray sensor with embedded standard computer interface. The sensor includes a data transfer cable. In one embodiment, the cable is quad-twisted USB cable and includes two data lines, a ground line, and fillers twisted within a metallic sheath. The cable is symmetrically organized about a centerline. The symmetric cable has an improved life due to the ability to withstand mechanical stress (e.g., rotational stress). The sensor includes a processor and a housing with an inner metallization layer. The sheath is coupled to the inner metallization layer to transfer heat generated by the processor from the inner metallization layer to the sheath.

主权项

1. An intraoral x-ray sensor comprising:
a sensor housing having an opening; and a twisted-quad universal serial bus (USB) data cable including
an outer sheath, anda first data line, a second data line, a ground line, a power line, and at least two independent fillers positioned within the outer sheath and twisted together to form a single bundle, wherein the opening is configured to receive the data cable.