Intraoral imaging system

摘要

An intraoral imaging system includes a receiving module that communicates with an imaging display device. The imaging device includes handle having a transmitter module and a power source as well as neck and head portions that extend from the handle. The device includes a camera module that rotates in the distal and proximal direction to view and process still images and video. The camera module includes a movable image sensor to provide focus capability. The imaging device further includes a control assembly having a plurality of control members. The control assembly includes image capture controls that an operator engages in a lateral motion to capture images or video. A focus control member controls the spatial relationship between the image sensor and the stationary lens and an articulation control member to articulate the camera module to provide a greater range of imaging.

主权项

1. An intraoral imaging system comprising:
a receiver module further comprising at least one receiver for receiving image and video signals and a video processor; an imaging display device; and an intraoral imaging device, said device further comprising:
a housing;a handle having a power source;a main electronics unit;a head portion having a window and a camera module that is rotatable within said head portion relative to said window, wherein said rotatable camera module further comprises a lens assembly and a movable image sensor that is movable in distal and proximal directions relative to said lens assembly;a neck portion depending from said head portion and conforming to the Whitcomb area rule relative to said head portion;a control portion operatively disposed between said neck portion and said handle, including image capture control, rotation control and focus control connected to said rotatable camera module and adapted to actuate said rotatable camera module within a predetermined range of movement and direct the distal and proximal spatial relationship between said lens assembly and said movable image sensor in response to operator input; anda transmission module, further comprising at least one transmitter for transmitting image and video signals.