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Depth filter for visual prostheses

US11298266B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 7, 2017
Grant dateApr 12, 2022
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Expiry dateJan 24, 2038

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61F2250/0002
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

The present invention is a depth sensing visual prosthesis. By depth sensing objects within an image, items located at a certain depths from the user can be removed to declutter an image. The resulting image presents only objects within a range of depth from the visual prosthesis user. Depth sensing can be accomplished in various ways including structured light, time of flight, or preferably, a stereo camera pair.

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