Mechanical features of an eye imaging apparatus

US9986908B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• VISUNEX MEDICAL SYSTEMS CO. LTD. · KY

Inventors

• Wei Su · Sunnyvale, US
• Kang Lin · Tainan, TW

Key dates

• Filing date: Jun 23, 2014
• Grant date: Jun 5, 2018
• Expiry date: Jun 23, 2034

Classification

• Technology area (CPC A): Human Necessities
• CPC primary: A61B3/14
• WIPO field: Medical technology
• WIPO sector: Instruments

Abstract

Various embodiments of an eye imaging apparatus can be used to image the posterior and/or anterior portions of the eye. In some embodiments, the eye imaging apparatus can comprise a light source, imaging optics, an image sensor, and a handgrip comprising a bump shaped to fit with a palm of an operator. In some embodiments, the eye imaging apparatus can comprise a light source, imaging optics, an image sensor, and a control button. The control button can comprise a multi-functional button and/or a control button activated by the index finger. In some embodiments, the eye imaging apparatus can comprise a housing structure comprising a double shell structure with an inner shell and an outer shell, which can be configured to facilitate heat management. In some embodiments, the eye imaging apparatus can comprise a removable front imaging module, a main module, and an interconnect locking structure configured to enable repeated removal of the front imaging module from and re-attachment of the front imaging module to the main module. Various embodiments also comprise a carrying case for an eye imaging apparatus.