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Lighted camera for dental examinations and method of using the same

  • US 6,404,984 B1
  • Filed: 11/19/1998
  • Issued: 06/11/2002
  • Est. Priority Date: 11/19/1998
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. 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.

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