Patent · US Active

Intelligent patient interface for ophthalmic instruments

US7488074B2 · kind B2 · utility

2Cited by
9References
6Claims
0Family size

Assignee

Inventors

Key dates

Filing dateMay 5, 2007
Grant dateFeb 10, 2009
Priority date
Expiry dateMay 5, 2027

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61B3/185
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An ophthalmic examination system comprising a headrest with a detection element, and an ophthalmic instrument (OI) having a microprocessor and a sensor in communication with the microprocessor. The sensor is configured to detect the presence of the detection element, and the headrest is configured for coupling to the OI.

Source: USPTO / EPO open patent data. Objective bibliographic and citation counts.