Abstract: An intra-oral imaging system includes an imaging device and a control device. The imaging device includes an imager, a controller, and a case in which the imager and the controller are housed. The imager performs imaging detection for detecting radiation in order to acquire an image of an object and monitoring detection for detecting radiation in order to monitor the dose of radiation. The controller transmits an imaging signal and a monitoring signal to the control device, the imaging signal acquired by the imaging detection and the monitoring signal acquired by the monitoring detection. The control device receives the imaging signal and the monitoring signal, and transmits a control command to the controller, the control command generated based on the monitoring signal. The controller controls the imager according to the control command.

Abstract: A radiation detection device includes a circuit board, a light receiving sensor having a light receiving region and a plurality of circuit regions, an FOP, a scintillator layer, and a plurality of wires. The FOP includes a first portion facing the light receiving region and fixed to the light receiving sensor, a second portion facing the circuit region while separated from the light receiving sensor, and a second portion facing the circuit region while separated from the light receiving sensor. The second portions are integrally formed with the first portion. One end of the wire is connected to the circuit region in a region between the light receiving sensor and the second portion, and one end of the wire is connected to the circuit region in a region between the light receiving sensor and the second portion.

Abstract: An intraoral sensor includes an image sensor, an FOP, a scintillator, and a case. The FOP includes a first main surface, a second main surface, and a plurality of lateral surfaces. The first main surface and the second main surface have a polygonal shape. An edge of the second main surface is constituted by a plurality of corner portions, and a plurality of side portions connect the corner portions adjacent to each other. The scintillator is provided on the second main surface and the plurality of lateral surfaces in such a manner that the corner portions and the ridge portions constituted by the lateral surfaces adjacent to each other are exposed.

Abstract: A radiation detection device includes a circuit board, a light receiving sensor having a light receiving region and a plurality of circuit regions, an FOP, a scintillator layer, and a plurality of wires. The FOP includes a first portion facing the light receiving region and fixed to the light receiving sensor, a second portion facing the circuit region while separated from the light receiving sensor, and a second portion facing the circuit region while separated from the light receiving sensor. The second portions are integrally formed with the first portion. One end of the wire is connected to the circuit region in a region between the light receiving sensor and the second portion, and one end of the wire is connected to the circuit region in a region between the light receiving sensor and the second portion.

Abstract: A radiation detection device includes a circuit board, a light receiving sensor having a light receiving region and a plurality of circuit regions, an FOP, a scintillator layer, and a plurality of wires. The FOP includes a first portion facing the light receiving region and fixed to the light receiving sensor, a second portion facing the circuit region while separated from the light receiving sensor, and a second portion facing the circuit region while separated from the light receiving sensor. The second portions are integrally formed with the first portion. One end of the wire is connected to the circuit region in a region between the light receiving sensor and the second portion, and one end of the wire is connected to the circuit region in a region between the light receiving sensor and the second portion.

Abstract: An intraoral sensor includes an image sensor, an FOP, a scintillator, a case, and a signal cable. The FOP includes a first main surface, a second main surface, and a plurality of lateral surfaces. The first main surface and the second main surface have a polygonal shape. An edge of the second main surface is constituted by a plurality of corner portions, and a plurality of side portions. The scintillator is provided on the second main surface and the plurality of lateral surfaces in such a manner that a second corner portion out of the plurality of corner portions and a second ridge portion are exposed. The second corner portion located on a second direction side opposite to a first direction in which the signal cable extending beyond, and the second ridge portion constituted by the lateral surfaces adjacent to the second corner portion adjacent to each other.

Abstract: A radiation detection device includes a circuit board, a light receiving sensor having a light receiving region and a plurality of circuit regions, an FOP, a scintillator layer, and a plurality of wires. The FOP includes a first portion facing the light receiving region and fixed to the light receiving sensor, a second portion facing the circuit region while separated from the light receiving sensor, and a second portion facing the circuit region while separated from the light receiving sensor. The second portions are integrally formed with the first portion. One end of the wire is connected to the circuit region in a region between the light receiving sensor and the second portion, and one end of the wire is connected to the circuit region in a region between the light receiving sensor and the second portion.

Abstract: An intraoral sensor includes an image sensor, an FOP, a scintillator, a case, and a signal cable. The FOP includes a first main surface, a second main surface, and a plurality of lateral surfaces. The first main surface and the second main surface have a polygonal shape. An edge of the second main surface is constituted by a plurality of corner portions, and a plurality of side portions. The scintillator is provided on the second main surface and the plurality of lateral surfaces in such a manner that a second corner portion out of the plurality of corner portions and a second ridge portion are exposed. The second corner portion located on a second direction side opposite to a first direction in which the signal cable extending beyond, and the second ridge portion constituted by the lateral surfaces adjacent to the second corner portion adjacent to each other.

Abstract: An intraoral sensor includes an image sensor, an FOP, a scintillator, and a case. The FOP includes a first main surface, a second main surface, and a plurality of lateral surfaces. The first main surface and the second main surface have a polygonal shape. An edge of the second main surface is constituted by a plurality of corner portions, and a plurality of side portions connect the corner portions adjacent to each other. The scintillator is provided on the second main surface and the plurality of lateral surfaces in such a manner that the corner portions and the ridge portions constituted by the lateral surfaces adjacent to each other are exposed.

Abstract: An intraoral sensor includes a scintillator including a first surface and a second surface, a fiber optical plate disposed on the second surface side of the scintillator, an image sensor disposed on an opposite side of the fiber optical plate from the scintillator, and a wiring board disposed on an opposite side of the image sensor from the fiber optical plate. An outline of the scintillator, an outline of the fiber optical plate, an outline of the image sensor, and an outline of the wiring board as viewed from a direction perpendicular to the first surface of the scintillator are substantially aligned.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing an intraoral sensor having improved airtightness within its package is provided. A method for manufacturing this intraoral sensor comprises a first step S1 of arranging the signal cable 2 in a first mold, then filling the first mold with a first resin, and heating the first mold, so as to mold the cable connection unit 14 having the jacket 2c of the signal cable 2 welded thereto; a second step S2 of preparing the joint 13; a third step S3 of arranging the cable connection unit 14 at a predetermined position in the joint 13 by using a second mold; and a fourth step S4 of resin-sealing the joint 13 and cable connection unit 14 onto each other.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing an intraoral sensor having improved airtightness within its package is provided. A method for manufacturing this intraoral sensor comprises a first step S1 of arranging the signal cable 2 in a first mold, then filling the first mold with a first resin, and heating the first mold, so as to mold the cable connection unit 14 having the jacket 2c of the signal cable 2 welded thereto; a second step S2 of preparing the joint 13; a third step S3 of arranging the cable connection unit 14 at a predetermined position in the joint 13 by using a second mold; and a fourth step S4 of resin-sealing the joint 13 and cable connection unit 14 onto each other.

Abstract: An intraoral sensor 1 includes: a case 4 having a first plate-shaped portion 12 and a second plate-shaped portion 16 that face each other; a photodetecting element 34 contained in the case 4 so that a light incident surface faces the first plate-shaped portion 12; a cover 6a, arranged on the outer surface of the second plate-shaped portion 16, for covering an opening 16a; and fixing members 32a and 32b, arranged between the second plate-shaped portion 16 and the cover 6a, for fixing to the case 4 a signal cable 24 connected to the photodetecting element 34 extending via the opening 16a from the inside to the outside of the case 4. This enables improvement of a connection strength between the case of the imaging device and the signal cable extending from an opposite side of the imaging surface.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an X-ray image acquiring apparatus having a structure for improving the quality of an image signal representing an X-ray image captured. The X-ray image acquiring apparatus (5) comprises an imaging section (7), a connecting section (8), and a signal cable (L1). The imaging section (7) outputs an image signal representing an X-ray image captured. The connecting section (8) has a structure attachable/detachable to a control circuit (6) for controlling the imaging section (7). The signal cable (L1) has one end connected to the imaging section (7) and the other end connected to the connecting section (8), and is flexible. The signal cable (L1) includes a detection signal line (L11), a control signal line (L12), an image signal line (L13), and a GND line (L14), which are used for transmitting signals exchanged between the imaging section (7) and the control circuit (6), and a shield member (5a) covering these lines (L11 to L14).

Abstract: An imaging device includes an imager 7 which images an X-ray image generated by X-ray irradiation; an X-ray detector 90 which detects X-ray irradiation and outputs a detected signal showing the result of the detection; an EP-ROM 93a storing an offset value of the X-ray detector 90; and a signal processor 61 which generates reference information for acquiring a start timing of imaging by the imager 7 from the detected signal based on the offset value stored in the EP-ROM 93a.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an X-ray image acquiring apparatus having a structure for improving the quality of an image signal representing an X-ray image captured. The X-ray image section (8), and a signal cable (L1). The imaging section (7) outputs an image signal representing an X-ray image captured. The connecting section (8) has a structure attachable/detachable to a control circuit (6) for controlling the imaging section (7). The signal cable (L1) has one end connected to the imaging section (7) and the other end connected to the connecting section (8), and is flexible. The signal cable (L1) includes a detection signal line (L11), a control signal line (L12), an image signal line (L13), and a GND line (L14), which are used for transmitting signals exchanged between the imaging section (7) and the control circuit (6), and a shield member (5a) covering these lines (L11 to L14).

Abstract: An intraoral sensor 1 includes: a case 4 having a first plate-shaped portion 12 and a second plate-shaped portion 16 that face each other; a photodetecting element 34 contained in the case 4 so that a light incident surface faces the first plate-shaped portion 12; a cover 6a, arranged on the outer surface of the second plate-shaped portion 16, for covering an opening 16a; and fixing members 32a and 32b, arranged between the second plate-shaped portion 16 and the cover 6a, for fixing to the case 4 a signal cable 24 connected to the photodetecting element 34 extending via the opening 16a from the inside to the outside of the case 4. This enables improvement of a connection strength between the case of the imaging device and the signal cable extending from an opposite side of the imaging surface.

Abstract: A radiation imaging device which, as a whole, can be further reduced in size and thickness with the area of an imaging area sufficiently achieved. A scintillator film 2 emitting light with a predetermined wavelength in response to an incident of radiation is accommodated in a case 5 while being sandwiched between an image sensor 1 and a circuit board 3. The image sensor 1 is provided such that its photodetecting section 11 is in contact with the scintillator film 2 and its electrode section 12 is projected and exposed to the outside from the scintillator film 2. The electrode section 12 is electrically connected by a wire 6 to an electrode section 32 of the circuit board 3.

Abstract: An apparatus includes: an imaging unit 7, an X-ray detecting unit 90, outputting, upon irradiation of X-rays, an X-ray detection signal over the irradiation period; an operation controlling unit 13, generating a trigger indicating an imaging start timing based on the X-ray detection signal and using the trigger to perform operation controlling of the imaging unit 7; and a signal cable L1, containing, within a tube 11, one or a plurality of each of a detection signal line L11, transmitting the X-ray detection signal, a controlling signal line L12, transmitting a controlling signal for drive control of the imaging unit 7, and an image signal line L13, transmitting image signals, resulting from imaging by the imaging unit 7, and in the signal cable L1, the detection signal line L11 is disposed at an inner central portion of the tube 11 and the other signal lines are disposed so as to surround the detection signal line L11. The occurrence of malfunctions in the X-ray imaging apparatus is thereby reduced.

Abstract: An imaging device includes an imager 7 which images an X-ray image generated by X-ray irradiation; an X-ray detector 90 which detects X-ray irradiation and outputs a detected signal showing the result of the detection; an EP-ROM 93a storing an offset value of the X-ray detector 90; and a signal processor 61 which generates reference information for acquiring a start timing of imaging by the imager 7 from the detected signal based on the offset value stored in the EP-ROM 93a.