JP3075955U - Oral imaging adapter using the built-in flash of the camera - Google Patents

Abstract

(57) [Summary] (Modified) [Problem] The problem of the present invention is that when a dentist or a dental worker takes a picture of a mouth or a tooth with a camera using a conventional technique, it goes to the back of the mouth. If the light does not reach, the back part will be dark and will not be photographed, or the flash light will be reflected on the tooth surface, and it will not be possible to take a clear photograph instead of the original tooth color It is to solve. The light emitted from a strobe attached to a camera is guided and dispersed to an appropriate position through an acrylic or plastic rod (1), and a suitable light is provided by providing a groove at the tip of the rod. The problem can be solved by adjusting the amount to.

Description

[Detailed description of the invention]

[0001]

[Technical field to which the invention belongs]

 A strobe or flash for the camera used to take pictures of the mouth or teeth in dentistry

[0002]

[Prior art]

 Conventionally, when photographing the mouth or teeth with a commercially available camera or digital camera, the photograph is taken directly with the light source of the light emitting device built into the camera, or with an external flash device attached. ing.

[0003]

[Problems to be solved by the invention]

 When taking pictures of the inside of a mouth or teeth with conventional technology, the light does not reach the back of the mouth, so the back is darkened and cannot be taken. Therefore, it is an issue to clearly capture every corner. Also, when photographing a tooth from the front, the light reflects off the surface of the tooth and becomes white instead of the original tooth color.

[0004]

[Means for Solving the Problems]

 The problem can be solved by guiding the emitted light to an appropriate position and dispersing it, and adjusting the amount of light to an appropriate amount.

[0005]

[Embodiment of the invention]

 If a dentist or dental worker attaches this device to a commercially available camera when taking a picture of the mouth, it can take clear pictures without shadows or dark areas.

[0006]

【Example】

 When explaining the state of the mouth to the patient at the dental clinic, the patient can see the inside of the mouth on the spot by attaching this device to the digital camera and taking an image.

[0007]

[Effect of the invention]

 This solves the problem of blurred photos as in the past, and eliminates the need for external strobes when they are attached.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a front view showing the entirety of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a side view showing the entirety of the present invention.

[Explanation of symbols]

 DESCRIPTION OF REFERENCE NUMERALS 1 light guide rod 2 light source absorption plate 3 camera fixing belt

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[Procedure amendment]

[Submission date] September 19, 2000 (2009.1.
9)

[Procedure amendment 1]

[Document name to be amended] Statement

[Correction target item name] Claims for utility model registration

[Correction method] Change

[Correction contents]

[Utility model registration claims]

Claims (3)

[Utility model registration claims] 1. A method of guiding light from a strobe attached to a commercially available camera or digital camera to an irradiation range suitable for oral imaging to adjust the light amount. 2. The method according to claim 1, wherein a plurality of transparent acrylic rods or transparent plastic rods are used to guide the light of the strobe light. 3. The method according to claim 1, wherein a groove is provided at a tip of the transparent acrylic rod or the transparent plastic rod for adjusting the amount of light of the strobe light.