Retinal image capturing

US10154782B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• WELCH ALLYN, INC. · US

Inventors

• Richard M. Farchione · Fayetteville, US
• Austin Gardner · Greenville, US
• Scott P. Gucciardi · Syracuse, US
• Allen R. Hart · Knoxville, US
• Eric P. Jensen · Niskayuna, US
• Thomas A. Myers · Syracuse, US
• Salvin J. Strods · Skaneateles, US
• Ynjiun P. Wang · Cupertino, US
• Charles E. Witkowski, II · Knoxville, US

Key dates

• Filing date: May 15, 2018
• Grant date: Dec 18, 2018
• Expiry date: May 15, 2038

Classification

• Technology area (CPC G): Physics
• CPC primary: G06T7/0012
• WIPO field: Medical technology
• WIPO sector: Instruments

Abstract

An apparatus for producing a fundus image includes: a processor and a memory; an illumination component including a light source and operatively coupled to the processor; a camera including a lens and operatively coupled to the processor, wherein the memory stores instructions that, when executed by the processor, cause the apparatus to: execute an automated script for capture of the fundus image; and allow for manual capture of the fundus image.