Ultrasonic system for obtaining ocular measurements
US4564018A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 28, 1982 |
| Grant date | Jan 14, 1986 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 28, 2002 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B8/10
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An ultrasonic diagnostic scanner for obtaining ocular measurements is described. The ultrasonic diagnostic scanner generally comprises transmitter means for generating an ultrasonic signal, receiver means for receiving echo signals and for producing a peak signal at substantially the maximum amplitude of the echo signals when the echo signals exceed a predeterminable threshold level, programmable means for producing count signals indicative of the times between the transmission of the ultrasonic signal and the occurrence of a selected number of peak signals, and between the occurrence of predetermined peak signals, microcomputer means for controlling the transmitter and programmable means, and output means for generating a perceptible output indicative of the ocular parameter being measured. The ultrasonic diagnostic scanner also includes sensitivity adjustment means for maintaining a predetermined amplitude level of at least one of the echo signals under the control of the microcomputer means. Threshold adjustment means is also provided for adjusting the predeterminable threshold level under the control of the microcomputer means. A dot matrix liquid crystal display is also includ…
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