Imaging device for measuring characteristics of a hair or a scalp
US10420500B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 16, 2016 |
| Grant date | Sep 24, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 16, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B5/0013
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A hand held imaging device for measuring characteristics of hair and scalp, comprising a housing with a high magnification optic for obtaining magnified images of surface characteristics of hair fibers, said high magnification optic comprising a first lens and a first light source, and a low magnification optic for obtaining magnified images of the scalp and hair, said low magnification optic comprising a second lens and a second light source, wherein the high magnification optic has a fixed focal length and a slot for locating hair fibers in frame such that the hair fibers are in focus and wherein the device further comprises a viewing means, selected from an integral viewing means, an external viewing means and a combination thereof.
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