Patent ID: 6404984
Filing Date: 2002-06-11
Classification: A61B,G03B,H04N

Abstract:
A dental imaging system comprising:a sensor for imaging dental work; a plurality of white diodes mounted on a head of said dental imaging system; a lens mounted on said head of said dental imaging system, said plurality of white diodes being arranged in a circular ring around said lens; an optical coupler positioned between said lens and said sensor, said optical coupler bending a path of light between said lens and said sensor; a transmitter for transmitting a video signal from said sensor, said transmitter transmitting said video signal both wirelessly and by cable; a battery for powering said plurality of white diodes, said sensor, and said transmitter; and a common housing for mounting, therein, said plurality of white diodes, said lens, said optical coupler, said sensor, said transmitter, and said battery.