Technique for determining a risk indicator for myopia
US12201455B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 9, 2020 |
| Grant date | Jan 21, 2025 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 28, 2041 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG02C2202/24
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A system is provided for determining a risk indicator for myopia. The system comprises a wearable device configured to be attached to a body of a user. The wearable device comprises at least one distance sensor configured to determine at least a first distance value indicative of a distance between the wearable device and an object located in a central vision zone of the user and a second distance value indicative of a distance between the wearable device and an object located in a peripheral vision zone of the user. The system further comprises a control unit configured to determine, based on the first distance value and the second distance value, a risk indicator for myopia. Further, a method and a computer program product are provided.
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