DENTSPLY SIRONA Inc.
DENTAL APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR TOOL TO HANDPIECE COMMUNICATION

Abstract:

A device, apparatus and method for enabling communication between a tool and a handpiece through a contactless interface while reducing space requirements for communication antennas of the apparatus. The apparatus comprises a dental tool and a handpiece with a transponder attached to or integrated with the dental tool. The transponder comprises a memory region such as a microchip, which is connected to a transponder antenna. The handpiece also includes a reader which communicates with the transponder through a reader antenna. The antennas as constructed as layers on surfaces of one or more substrates save space.