Method and apparatus for ultrasound corneal scanning
US6315727A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 29, 1999 |
| Grant date | Nov 13, 2001 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 29, 2019 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B8/10
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An improved method and apparatus for conducting biometric high frequency ultrasound scanning of the human eye permits the subject to assume a seated position and to place the eye to be scanned in contact with the fluid medium contained in an eye cup. In a prefered embodiment, the eye cup is disposable after each use.
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