1. Overview
1.1 Scope
The iPan panoramic X-ray system is an electronic imaging system that integrates with
panoramic machines to acquire, display, store and print digital X-rays. Because of its
digital format, the X-ray image can be enhanced for more detail using tools available
with the software, archived for patient histories, and retrieved for tooth comparison.
1.2 Indications for Use
The iPan system, in conjunction with selected host panoramic machines, is indicated for
individuals requiring extraoral dental radiographic exams.
1.3 System
Description
The iPan system consists of the following hardware: iPan Sensor , Codestrip, iPan USB
Interface (also referred to in text as the iPan Interface), iPan Power Supply, and
associated cables. A simplified diagram of the iPan system is provided below.
iPAN
IMAGE SENSOR
iPAN
POWER SUPPLY
iPAN USB
INTERFACE
PC
WORKSTATION
SENSOR
CABLE
CAT-5
CABLE
MAIN
POWER
USB
CABLE
Figure 1. iPan Simplifiied Block Diagram
The iPan Sensor is made up of imaging and electronic assemblies, capable of detecting
the start of panoramic motion and initiating the image acquisition process. As the
panoramic X-ray source rotates in either scan direction, the Codestrip is read by the
encoder to provide relative motion information to the Sensor during image acquisition.
The iPan Power Supply, connected between the Sensor and the iPan USB Interface,
provides the power necessary to operate the Sensor.
The iPan system requires the following software and compatible operating systems:
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CDR DICOM for Windows or EagleSoft 11 software
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Windows XP Professional or Windows 2000
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iPan Interface Driver (provided with the iPan system)
iPan User Guide
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