Handheld and slit lamp detachable camera with pivotable arm
US11612318B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 7, 2020 |
| Grant date | Mar 28, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 31, 2041 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG16H50/20
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A clinician eye camera apparatus, networked system, and medium to record eye images using the three different types of light to diagnose different medical conditions/disorders, comprising: 1) a camera unit housing a) a front PCB with a plurality of LED's and a middle aperture to fit a rear camera lens; b) a middle camera filter unit, comprising a plurality of light filters, and a servo motor with a propeller that rotates the light filters into position in front of a rear camera lens; c) the rear camera lens; and 2) a pivotable arm assembly comprising a top end unit attachable to the camera unit, and a middle handle unit pivotably attached to an arm unit. The arm assembly can be used in a straight handheld mode; or bent 90 degrees for mounting in a slit lamp. Images are transmitted to a clinician computer and/or a remoter server.
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