Description:TECHNICAL FIELD
[0001] The present disclosure relates to the detection of ionizing radiation from the radiation-emitting equipment. More particularly the present disclosure relates to a device and method for detecting radiation from portable and mobile dental X-ray equipment in an area of interest.

BACKGROUND
[0002] Background description includes information that may be useful in understanding the present invention. It is not an admission that any of the information provided herein is prior art or relevant to the presently claimed invention, or that any publication specifically or implicitly referenced is prior art.
[0003] Dental X-ray machines are capable of radiation leakage due to damage to the tube head, or accidental falls especially while using portable dental X-ray or mobile Dental X-ray units. Such exposure leads to radiation-related injury to the body both short-term and long-term. So day-to-day and patient-to-patient radiation monitoring are mandatory. So, a monitoring device has to be kept in close proximity to such portable and mobile Dental X-ray equipment to assess the radiation level for each exposure. Further, the radiation worker has to monitor the leakage at a distant site (an increase in distance decreases the effect of radiation on the human body) in the case of a mobile dental X-ray unit and portable dental X-ray unit by using wireless technology to avoid radiation-related injury. Bluetooth wireless technology has an advantage over Wi-Fi in terms of such as: only need a phone with Bluetooth communication, and Internet is not required to upload the data.
[0004] Therefore, a need for the device in close proximity to mobile and portable radiation emitting equipment for measuring radiation leakage from a distant site to avoid radiation injury in real-time, and is free from the above-discussed problems.

OBJECTS OF THE PRESENT DISCLOSURE
[0005] Some of the objects of the present disclosure, which at least one embodiment herein satisfy are as listed herein below.
[0006] It is an object of the present disclosure to provide a device and method for detecting radiation from portable and mobile dental X-ray equipment in an area of interest, which is capable of detecting all types of radiation.
[0007] It is an object of the present disclosure to provide a device and method to assess the life of the X-ray tube which losses its efficiency due to usual wear and tear.
[0008] It is an object of the present disclosure to provide a device and method for detecting radiation from the portable and mobile dental X-ray equipment in an area of interest, which intimate a user about the exposure level in real-time.
[0009] It is an object of the present disclosure to provide a device to monitor the radiation level patient by patient.
[0010] It is an object of the present disclosure to provide a reading from the radiation equipment to assess any leakage and also capable of detecting any type of ionizing radiation
[0011] It is an object of the present disclosure to provide the value obtained from the radiation equipment to be analyzed at a distant site like Bluetooth to avoid radiation hazards to the radiation worker

SUMMARY
[0012] The present disclosure relates to the detection of ionizing radiation from portable and mobile dental X-ray equipment. More particularly the present disclosure relates to a device and method for detecting radiation in an area of interest.
[0013] An aspect of the present disclosure pertains to a device for detecting radiation in an area of interest. The system includes sensing devices configured to sense radiation in the area of interest. A first control unit is configured with sensing devices. The first control unit is configured to receive, from sensing devices, the first set of signals about the detection of the radiation in the area of interest. The first control unit is further configured to transmit, based on the first set of signals, discrete audio pulses corresponding to the first set of signals. A processor is communicatively coupled with the first control unit. The processor is configured to execute a set of instructions, stored in a memory, which the instructions on execution causes the processor to receive, from the first control unit, the discrete audio pulses. The processor is further configured to determine a count of the discrete audio pulses received for a pre-defined period. The processor is further configured to transmit, based on the count, the second set of signals about the intensity of the radiation in the area of interest to a mobile computing device associated with a user.
[0014] In an aspect, the combination of sensors may comprise pancake SI-8B, SBT-11A, SBT-9, SBT-13, SI19BGM, Beta-1 or non-pancake Geiger tubes SBM-20 and M4011 sensors can also be used. A combination of sensors will be placed in all six directions facing the circuit box for 360-degree sensor placements.
[0015] The number of sensors was increased to increase surface area which increases the sensitivity of the radiation.
[0016] In an aspect, the radiation may comprise alpha radiation, beta radiation, X-rays, and gamma radiation. The pancake sensors assess alpha radiation also.
[0017] In an aspect, the discrete audio pulses may be generated on a frequency depending on the type of radiation.
[0018] In an aspect, a plurality of openings may be provided on a reception window of pancake sensors.
[0019] In an aspect, the processor may be communicatively coupled with the first control unit through Bluetooth.
[0020] Yet another aspect of the present disclosure pertains to a method for detecting radiation in an area of interest. The method includes receiving, by a first control unit, the first set of signals about the detection of the radiation in the area of interest from sensing devices. The method further includes transmitting, by the first control unit, discrete audio pulses corresponding to the first set of signals. The method further includes receiving, by a processor communicatively coupled with the first control unit, the discrete audio pulses. The method further includes determining, by the processor, a count of the discrete audio pulses received for a pre-defined period. The method further includes transmitting, by the processor, the second set of signals about the intensity of the radiation in the area of interest to a mobile computing device associated with a user based on the count.
[0021] Various objects, features, aspects, and advantages of the inventive subject matter will become more apparent from the following detailed description of preferred embodiments, along with the accompanying drawing figures which like numerals represent components.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS
[0022] The accompanying drawings are included to provide a further understanding of the present disclosure and are incorporated in and constitute a part of this specification. The drawings illustrate exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure and, together with the description, serve to explain the principles of the present disclosure. The diagrams are for illustration only, which thus is not a limitation of the present disclosure.
[0023] In the figures, similar components and/or features may have the same reference label. Further, various components of the same type may be distinguished by following the reference label with a second label that distinguishes among the similar components. If only the first reference label is used in the specification, the description applies to any one of the similar components having the same first reference label irrespective of the second reference label.
[0024] FIG. 1 illustrates an exemplary representation of a schematic diagram of a device for detecting radiation intensity in an area of interest, by an embodiment of the present disclosure.
[0025] FIG. 2 illustrates a module diagram of a device for detecting radiation intensity in an area of interest, in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.
[0026] FIG. 3 illustrates a method for detecting radiation from dental mobile and portable X-ray machines in an area of interest, in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.
[0027] FIG. 4 illustrates an exemplary computer system to implement the proposed system, in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0028] The following is a detailed description of embodiments of the disclosure depicted in the accompanying drawings. The embodiments are in such detail as to communicate the disclosure. However, the amount of detail offered is not intended to limit the anticipated variations of embodiments; on the contrary, the intention is to cover all modifications, equivalents, and alternatives falling within the scope of the present disclosure as defined by the appended claims.
[0029] In the following description, numerous specific details are outlined to provide a thorough understanding of the embodiments of the present invention. It will be apparent to one skilled in the art that embodiments of the present invention may be practiced without some of these specific details.
[0030] The present disclosure relates to the detection of ionizing radiation from the radiation-emitting equipment. More particularly the present disclosure relates to a device and method for detecting radiation in an area of interest.
[0031] The present disclosure elaborates upon a device for detecting radiation from portable and mobile dental X-ray equipment in an area of interest. The system includes sensing devices configured to sense radiation in the area of interest. A first control unit is configured to sensing devices. The first control unit is configured to receive, from sensing devices, the first set of signals for detection of the radiation in the area of interest. The first control unit is further configured to transmit, based on the first set of signals, discrete audio pulses corresponding to the first set of signals. A processing unit has a processor, communicatively coupled with the first control unit. The processor is configured to execute a set of instructions, stored in a memory, which the instructions on execution causes the processor to receive, from the first control unit, the discrete audio pulses. The processor is further configured to determine a count of the discrete audio pulses received for a pre-defined period. The processor is further configured to transmit, based on the count, the second set of signals about the intensity of the radiation in the area of interest to a mobile computing device associated with a user.
[0032] In an embodiment, the first control unit can comprise the first control unit can comprise two separate detector modules joined at the respective positive and negative terminals to have synergistic provision for supplying six sensors. The synergistic effect of the two detector modules of the first control unit was confirmed by the simultaneous output display click from both boards. The positive and negative poles give a power supply to the sensors to initiate an avalanche. This avalanche process is presented as discrete audio pulses by this first control unit and then transmitted to the processor by interface. The number of discrete audio pulses transmitted can be analysed by the processor and further, it communicates with Bluetooth.
[0033] In an embodiment, sensors can comprise a combination of sensors may comprise pancake SI-8B, SBT-11A, SBT-9, SBT-13, SI19BGM, Beta-1 or non-pancake Geiger tubes SBM-20 and M4011 sensors can also be used. The combination of sensors will be placed in all six directions facing the circuit box for 360 degree sensor placements.
[0034] In an embodiment, the radiation can comprise alpha radiation, beta radiation, X-rays, and gamma radiation.
[0035] In an embodiment, the discrete audio pulses can be generated on a frequency depending on the type of radiation.
[0036] In an embodiment, a plurality of openings can be provided on a reception window of pancake sensors.
[0037] In an embodiment, the processor can be communicatively coupled with the first control unit through Bluetooth.
[0038] Yet another embodiment of the present disclosure pertains to a method for detecting radiation intensity in an area of interest. The method includes receiving, by a first control unit, the first set of signals about the detection of the radiation in the area of interest from sensing devices. The method further includes transmitting, by the first control unit, discrete audio pulses corresponding to the first set of signals. The method further includes receiving, by a processor communicatively coupled with the first control unit, the discrete audio pulses. The method further includes determining, by the processor, a count of the discrete audio pulses received for a pre-defined period. The method further includes transmitting, by the processor, the second set of signals about the intensity of the radiation in the area of interest to a mobile computing device associated with a user based on the count.
[0039] FIG. 1 illustrates an exemplary representation of a schematic diagram of a device for detecting radiation in an area of interest, in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.
[0040] As illustrated, a device 100 for detecting radiation from equipment in an area of interest can include sensing devices 102 that can be configured to sense radiation in the area of interest. The area of interest can include but is not limited to a room, a hospital, and the like. The sensors 102 are pancake Geiger tubes and non-pancake Geiger tubes, and the sensors include SI-8B, SBT-11A, SBT-9, SBT-13, SI19BGM, Beta-1 or non-pancake Geiger tubes SBM-20 and M4011 sensors can also be used.
[0041] In an embodiment, the first control unit 102 can be configured to receive, from sensing devices 102, the first set of signals about the detection of the radiation in the area of interest. The first control unit 102 can be further configured to transmit, based on the first set of signals, discrete audio pulses corresponding to the first set of signals. The discrete audio pulses can be generated on a frequency depending on the type of radiation. The radiation can include alpha radiation, beta radiation, gamma radiation, and X-rays.
[0042] In an embodiment, the device can include a processing unit 106 having a processor that can be communicatively coupled with the first control unit 104 through Bluetooth. The processing unit 106 can be configured to receive, from the first control unit 104, the discrete audio pulses. The processing unit 106 can further be configured to determine a count of the discrete audio pulses received for a pre-defined period. The processing unit 106 can further be configured to transmit, based on the count, in real-time the second set of signals about the intensity of the radiation in the area of interest to a mobile computing device 110, through a network 108, associated with a user. The mobile computing device can include but is not limited to a smartphone, tablet, PDA, laptop, and like.
[0043] In an embodiment, initially, device 100 can be placed at a distant site from the radiology room to know the background radiation of that particular area. As the background radiation range is normal and constant for that particular region it may not require regular readings. Once the background radiation of the particular area is obtained later can be attached to the radiation equipment to assess ionizing radiation. The value of ionizing radiation will be after removing the background radiation value from the equipment value after exposure.
[0044] In an embodiment, the purpose device is very much useful to healthcare workers who are working with dental mobile and portable X-ray machines. Device 100 can be disposed of in proximity to radiation-emitting instruments such as dental mobile and portable X-ray machines to detect any leakage of the radiation from the instrument.
[0045] FIG. 2 illustrates a module diagram of a device for detecting radiation intensity in an area of interest, in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.
[0046] As illustrated, module diagram 200 of the device 100 can comprise one or more processor(s) 202. The one or more processor(s) 202 can be implemented as one or more microprocessors, microcomputers, microcontrollers, digital signal processors, central processing units, logic circuitries, and/or any devices that manipulate data based on operational instructions. Among other capabilities, one or more processor(s) 202 are configured to fetch and execute computer-readable instructions stored in memory 204 of the system 102. The memory 204 can store one or more computer-readable instructions or routines, which can be fetched and executed to create or share the data units over a network service. The memory 204 can comprise any non-transitory storage device including, for example, volatile memory such as RAM, or non-volatile memory such as EPROM, flash memory, and the like.
[0047] Device 100 can also comprise an interface(s) 206. The interface(s) 206 can comprise a variety of interfaces, for example, interfaces for data input and output devices referred to as I/O devices, storage devices, and the like. The interface(s) 206 can facilitate communication of device 100. The interface(s) 206 can also provide a communication pathway for one or more components of system 102. Examples of such components include, but are not limited to, processing engine(s) 208 and data 210. For example,
[0048] The processing engine(s) 208 can be implemented as a combination of hardware and programming (for example, programmable instructions) to implement one or more functionalities of the processing engine(s) 208. In the examples described herein, such combinations of hardware and programming can be implemented in several different ways. For example, the programming for the processing engine(s) 208 can be processor-executable instructions stored on a non-transitory machine-readable storage medium, and the hardware for the processing engine(s) 208 can comprise a processing resource (for example, one or more processors), to execute such instructions. In the present examples, the machine-readable storage medium can store instructions that, when executed by the processing resource, implement the processing engine(s) 208. In such examples, device 100 can comprise the machine-readable storage medium storing the instructions and the processing resource to execute the instructions, or the machine-readable storage medium can be separate but accessible to system 102 and the processing resource. In other examples, the processing engine(s) 208 can be implemented by electronic circuitry.
[0049] The data 210 can comprise data that is either stored or generated as a result of functionalities implemented by any of the components of the processing engine(s) 208 or the device 100. Device 100 can include a receiving module 212 that can be communicatively configured with the first control unit 104. The receiving module 212 can be configured to receive the discrete audio pulses from the first control unit 104.
[0050] In an embodiment, the processor can include a count determining module 214 that can be operatively configured with the receiving module 212. The count determining module 214 can be configured to determine a count of the discrete audio pulses received for a pre-defined period.
[0051] In an embodiment, the device can include a transmitting module 216 that can be operatively configured with the count determining module 214. The transmitting module 216 can be configured to transmit the second set of signals about the intensity of the radiation in the area of interest to a mobile computing device associated with a user based on the count.
[0052] FIG. 3 illustrates a method for detecting radiation from dental mobile and portable X-ray machines in an area of interest, in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.
[0053] As illustrated, in step 302, method 300 for detecting radiation in an area of interest can include receiving, by a first control unit, the first set of signals about detection of the radiation in the area of interest from sensing devices.
[0054] In step 304, method 300 can further include transmitting, by the first control unit, discrete audio pulses corresponding to the first set of signals.
[0055] In step 306, method 300 can further include receiving, by a processor communicatively coupled with the first control unit, the discrete audio pulses.
[0056] In step 308, method 300 can further include determining, by the processor, a count of the discrete audio pulses received for a pre-defined period.
[0057] In step 310, method 300 can further include transmitting, by the processor, the second set of signals about the intensity of the radiation in the area of interest to a mobile computing device associated with a user based on the determined count.
[0058] FIG. 4 illustrates an exemplary computer system to implement the proposed system, in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.
[0059] As illustrated, a computer system can include an external storage device 410, a bus 420, a main memory 430, a read-only memory 440, a mass storage device 450, a communication port 460, and a processor 470. A person skilled in the art will appreciate that a computer system can include more than one processor and communication ports. Examples of processor 470 include but are not limited to, an Intel® Itanium® or Itanium 2 processor(s), AMD® Opteron® or Athlon MP® processor(s), Motorola® lines of processors, FortiSOC™ system on chip processors, or other future processors. Processor 470 can include various modules associated with embodiments of the present invention. Communication port 460 can be any of an RS-232 port for use with a modem-based dialup connection, a 10/100 Ethernet port, a Gigabit or 10 Gigabit port using copper or fiber, a serial port, a parallel port, or other existing or future ports. Communication port 460 can be chosen depending on a network, such as a Local Area Network (LAN), Wide Area Network (WAN), or any network to which the computer system connects.
[0060] Memory 430 can be Random Access Memory (RAM), or any other dynamic storage device commonly known in the art. Read-only memory 440 can be any static storage device(s) e.g., but not limited to, a Programmable Read Only Memory (PROM) chip for storing static information e.g., start-up or BIOS instructions for processor 470. Mass storage 450 can be any current or future mass storage solution, which can be used to store information and/or instructions. Exemplary mass storage solutions include, but are not limited to, Parallel Advanced Technology Attachment (PATA) or Serial Advanced Technology Attachment (SATA) hard disk drives or solid-state drives (internal or external,
e.g., having Universal Serial Bus (USB) and/or Firewire interfaces), e.g. those available from Seagate (e.g., the Seagate Barracuda 7112 family) or Hitachi (e.g., the Hitachi Deskstar 7K1000), one or more optical discs, Redundant Array of Independent Disks (RAID) storage, e.g. an array of disks (e.g., SATA arrays), available from various vendors including Dot Hill Systems Corp., LaCie, Nexsan Technologies, Inc. and Enhance Technology, Inc.
[0061] Bus 420 communicatively couple’s processor(s) 470 with the other memory, storage, and communication blocks. Bus 420 can be, e.g. a Peripheral Component Interconnect (PCI) / PCI Extended (PCI-X) bus, Small Computer System Interface (SCSI), USB or the like, for connecting expansion cards, drives, and other subsystems as well as other buses, such as a front side bus (FSB), which connects processor 470 to a software system. Optionally, operator and administrative interfaces, e.g. a display, keyboard, and a cursor control device can also be coupled to bus 420 to support direct operator interaction with a computer system. Other operator and administrative interfaces can be provided through network connections connected through communication port 460. External storage device 410 can be any kind of external hard drive, floppy drives, IOMEGA® Zip Drives, Compact Disc - Read Only Memory (CD-ROM), Compact Disc - Re-Writable (CDRW), Digital Video Disk - Read Only Memory (DVD-ROM). The components described above are meant only to exemplify various possibilities. In no way should the aforementioned exemplary computer system limits the scope of the present disclosure
[0062] Moreover, in interpreting the specification, all terms should be interpreted in the broadest possible manner consistent with the context. In particular, the terms “comprises” and “comprising” should be interpreted as referring to elements, components, or steps in a non-exclusive manner, indicating that the referenced elements, components, or steps may be present, utilized, or combined with other elements, components, or steps that are not expressly referenced. Where the specification claims refer to at least one of something selected from the group consisting of A, B, C ….and N, the text should be interpreted as requiring only one element from the group, not A plus N, or B plus N, etc.
[0063] While the foregoing describes various embodiments of the invention, other and further embodiments of the invention may be devised without departing from the basic scope thereof. The scope of the invention is determined by the claims that follow. The invention is not limited to the described embodiments, versions, or examples, which are included to enable a person having ordinary skill in the art to make and use the invention when combined with information and knowledge available to the person having ordinary skill in the art.

ADVANTAGES OF THE INVENTION
[0064] The proposed invention provides a device and method for detecting radiation in an area of interest, which is capable of detecting all types of radiation as pancake sensors have been used
[0065] The proposed invention provides a device and method for detecting radiation in an area of interest, which intimate a user about the exposure level in real-time.
[0066] The proposed invention provides a device and method for detecting radiation in an area of interest, which uses the mobile phone with Bluetooth application with a significant distant site measurement.
[0067] The proposed invention provides a device and method to assess the life of the X-ray tube which changes due to usual wear and tear.
[0068] The proposed invention provides a device and method for detecting radiation in an area of interest, which can be placed in close proximity to a mobile dental X-ray unit and portable dental X-ray unit and obtain the radiation value every minute to assess if any radiation leakage immediately.
[0069] The proposed invention provides a device which helps for future research and further improvement of this radiation monitoring device in the area of intrest. 
, Claims:1. A device for detecting radiation intensity in an area of interest, the system comprises:
sensing devices configured to sense radiation in the area of interest;
a first control unit configured with sensing devices, and the first control unit is configured to:
receive, from sensing devices, the first set of signals about detection of the radiation in the area of interest, and
transmit, based on the first set of signals, discrete audio pulses corresponding to the first set of signals; and
a processing unit, having a processor, communicatively coupled with the first control unit, the processor being configured to execute a set of instructions, stored in a memory, which the instructions on execution causes the processor to:
Receive, from the first control unit, the discrete audio pulses,
Determine a count of the discrete audio pulses received for a pre-defined period,
transmit, based on the count, the second set of signals about the intensity of the radiation in the area of interest to a mobile computing device associated with a user.
2. The device as claimed in claim 1, wherein combination of sensors may comprise pancake SI-8B, SBT-11A, SBT-9, SBT-13, SI19BGM, Beta-1 or non-pancake Geiger tubes SBM-20, and M4011 sensors can also be used. Combination of sensors will be placed in all six directions facing the circuit box for 360 degree sensor placements.
3. The device as claimed in claim 1, wherein the radiation comprises alpha radiation, beta radiation, X-rays, and gamma radiation.
4. The device as claimed in claim 1, wherein the discrete audio pulses are generated on a frequency depending on the type of radiation.
5. The device as claimed in claim 1, wherein a plurality of openings is provided on a reception window of sensors.
6. The device as claimed in claim 1, wherein the processor is communicatively coupled with the first control unit through Bluetooth.
7. A method for detecting radiation intensity in an area of interest, the method comprises:
receiving, by a first control unit, the first set of signals about detection of the radiation in the area of interest from sensing devices;
transmitting, by the first control unit, discrete audio pulses corresponding to the first set of signals;
receiving, by a processor communicatively coupled with the first control unit, the discrete audio pulses;
determining, by the processor, a count of the discrete audio pulses received for a pre-defined period; and
transmitting, by the processor, the second set of signals about the intensity of the radiation in the area of interest to a mobile computing device associated with a user based on the count.