Digital radiography sensors
First Claim
1. A digital radiography sensor assembly, comprising a sensor body including components for generating radiography image data, and a sensor cable leading from the sensor body to either a computer which reads the data generated by the components or an image display unit, whereby said sensor body is coupled to the sensor cable via selectively disengageable male and female connectors,wherein said sensor body is selectively rotatable relative to the sensor cable, andwherein said male connector is disposed on the sensor body and includes a post and said female connector includes a socket occurring along a terminal end of the cable for receiving the post.
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Abstract
A new and improved digital sensor assembly for use in a filmless radiography system is disclosed. The sensor is configured to be universal in that it can be rotated about a cable connection thereby allowing the sensor to be used both vertically and horizontally in the oral cavity. The rotatability of the sensor allows it to fit comfortably and close to a target area in an intraoral cavity. By providing a comfortable relative fit to the target area, the sensor is ergonomically improved, in terms of its comfort and feel to a dental patient. Alternative sensor assembly embodiments disclosed herein relate to quick disconnect-type coupling arrangements between the sensor body and the sensor cable.
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1. A digital radiography sensor assembly, comprising a sensor body including components for generating radiography image data, and a sensor cable leading from the sensor body to either a computer which reads the data generated by the components or an image display unit, whereby said sensor body is coupled to the sensor cable via selectively disengageable male and female connectors,
wherein said sensor body is selectively rotatable relative to the sensor cable, and wherein said male connector is disposed on the sensor body and includes a post and said female connector includes a socket occurring along a terminal end of the cable for receiving the post.
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8. A digital radiography sensor assembly, comprising a sensor body including components for generating radiography image data, and a sensor cable leading from the sensor body to either a computer which reads the data generated by the components or an image display unit, whereby said sensor body is coupled to the sensor cable via selectively disengageable male and female connectors,
wherein said sensor body is selectively rotatable relative to the sensor cable, and wherein said male connector is disposed on a terminal end of the cable and includes a post and said female connector includes a socket in the sensor body for receiving the post.
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11. A digital radiography sensor assembly, comprising a sensor body including components for generating radiography image data, and a sensor cable leading from the sensor body to either a computer which reads the data generated by the components or an image display unit, whereby said sensor body is coupled to the sensor cable via selectively disengageable male and female connectors,
wherein said sensor body and said sensor cable are magnetically coupled.
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