Digital X-Ray Imaging System with Still and Video Capture Modes

A method comprising:

• obtaining a conventional, film-based X-ray machine, the X-ray machine including:
• an X-ray source that emits X-rays, and
• a bracket assembly configured to hold X-ray film;
• retrofitting the conventional, film-based X-ray machine with a digital imaging system configured to capture digital still X-ray images or digital videos of a series of X-ray images, or both, the digital imaging system comprising:
• a digital imaging assembly configured to be mounted on the bracket assembly of the conventional, film-based X-ray machine, the digital imaging assembly including:
• (i) a scintillation screen that converts X-ray photons into visible light photons, and
• (ii) a digital image sensor that converts the visible light photons into digital signals;
• and
• one or more processors coupled with the digital image sensor, the one or more processors configured to perform operations including:
• (i) receive user input that selects a mode of operation from between a still image capture mode and a video capture mode,
• (ii) receive the digital signals from the digital image sensor,
• (iii) process the digital signals to generate digital X-ray image data in accordance with the selected mode of operation, and
• (iv) present the generated digital X-ray image data on a display device.