Retinal cameras having movable optical assemblies for facilitating multi-stage retinal imaging
US11969214B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 22, 2020 |
| Grant date | Apr 30, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 22, 2042 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B3/156
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Introduced here are retinal cameras having one or more optical components whose position can be modified so that the left and right eyes can be imaged during a single imaging operation. Collectively, the optical component(s) may be referred to as an “optical assembly.” An optical assembly can include the objective lens, lens tube, and other optical components such as mirror(s), light source(s), capturing medium(s), etc. An optical assembly of a retinal camera may be movable between a first position and a second position along an arcuate path. By moving the optical assembly between the first and second positions along the arcuate path, the retinal camera can align the lens tube with the left and right eyes of an individual while clearing her nose. Thus, the retinal camera may generate images of the left and right eyes during an imaging procedure without requiring that the individual move her head.
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