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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8128227 | Method to detect transmissible spongiform encephalopathies via electroretinogram Disclosed is a method for identifying transmissible spongiform encephalopathy in livestock via an electroretinogram, the method comprises producing a biphasic electroretinogram waveform having an a-wave and b-wave from livestock retina in response to photic stimulus... | 03/06/2012 |
| 8096657 | Systems and methods for aiding computing users having sub-optimal ability Computer-implemented systems and methods create a user environment tailored to a user's computer abilities. A series of baseline tests are administered to new users for accumulating user metric data, and a database collects and stores the user metrics. Program logic... | 01/17/2012 |
| 8079706 | Method and apparatus for aligning a mask with the visual axis of an eye An apparatus is provided for aligning an implant with a visual axis of an eye of a patient. The apparatus has an instrument with an instrument axis and an aperture through which the patient may look along the instrument axis. The implant includes an aperture having ... | 12/20/2011 |
| 8025399 | Combined iris imager and wavefront sensor An iris imaging system used for biometric identification provides a combined iris imager and wavefront sensor. The detector array allows for independent readout of different regions, such that a wavefront sensor region can be read out fast while allowing signal to i... | 09/27/2011 |
| 8016417 | Eye model An eye model including a front positive lens, a rear positive lens, an aperture stop located between the front and rear positive lenses, and a focal plane located rearward of the rear positive lens, wherein the front positive lens has a meniscus shape having an oute... | 09/13/2011 |
| 8016416 | Automatic system and methods for measuring and evaluating at least one of mass vision, cognition, knowledge, operation skills, and the like Integrating automatic systems and methods for rapid and objective mass tests, evaluations, measurements, screenings, trainings, or any combination thereof are realized. In a preferred embodiment, a multifunctional system, constructed in the form of preferably a unit... | 09/13/2011 |
| 8007103 | System and method for prescription of visual aids In one aspect, the invention features a method for determining an eyeglass prescription for an eye. The method includes obtaining a measurement of a wavefront indicative of the refractive properties of the eye, establishing an optimization space corresponding to a p... | 08/30/2011 |
| 8002407 | System for manufacturing an optical lens A system for manufacturing an optical lens that is configured to correct optical aberrations, including, e.g., high order aberrations such as described by Zernike polynomials. The system can include a measurement system configured to measure optical aberrations in a... | 08/23/2011 |
| 7997728 | Mapping and diagnosis of macular edema by optical coherence tomography The present invention discloses a method for comparing the detection of clinically significant diabetic macular edema by an optical coherence tomography (OCT) grid scanning protocol and biomicroscopic examination. Also provided are computer implemented, automated sy... | 08/16/2011 |
| 7837326 | Lenses capable of post-fabrication power modification The present invention relates to lenses that are capable of post-fabrication power modifications. In general, the inventive lenses comprise (i) a first polymer matrix and (ii) a refraction modulating composition that is capable of stimulus-induced polymerization dis... | 11/23/2010 |
| 7806527 | Electromagnetic beam detection system The present invention provides for a Line of Sight (LOS) electromagnetic beam (EM) detection system configured with an enclosure, a detection device, a processing device, a storage device, and a communication device. The enclosure may or may not be electromagnetical... | 10/05/2010 |
| 7784940 | Eye viewing device comprising video capture optics There is described in one embodiment an eye viewing device for viewing a structure of an eye such as a retina. The eye viewing device can include an image sensor. In one embodiment an eye viewing device can be adapted to facilitate both visual viewing of an eye stru... | 08/31/2010 |
| 7762664 | Optomechanical and digital ocular sensor reader systems System, methods, and devices are described for eye self-exam. In particular, optomechanical and digital ocular sensor reader systems are provided. The optomechanical system provides a device for viewing an ocular sensor implanted in one eye with the other eye. The d... | 07/27/2010 |
| 7726811 | Subjective wavefront refraction using continuously adjustable wave plates of Zernike function A wavefront device (FIG. 1A) produces adjustable amplitudes in optical path differences and adjustable axis orientation angles, two substantially identical wave plates (225) have a wavefront profile of at least the third order Zernike polynomial functi... | 06/01/2010 |
| 7670001 | Reflectance measurement of macular pigment using multispectral imaging Methods and apparatus are provided for accurately imaging, assessing and measuring a patient's macular pigment. A multiband filter is employed in combination with a color digital fundus camera to provide a method that operates with a single imaging exposure. The mul... | 03/02/2010 |
| 7665843 | Method and the associate mechanism for stored-image database-driven spectacle frame fitting services over public network A method of spectacle frame fitting over public network, such as Internet, based upon database of product information and digitized user images as acquired via devices connected to computer. Particularly, consumers can take advantage of present method to choose spec... | 02/23/2010 |
| 7497573 | System for manufacturing an optical lens A system for manufacturing an optical lens that is configured to correct optical aberrations, including, e.g., high order aberrations such as described by Zemike polynomials. The system can include a measurement system configured to measure optical aberrations in a ... | 03/03/2009 |
| 7494220 | Method and system for improving accuracy in autorefraction measurements by including measurement distance between the photorecptors and the scattering location in an eye A method and associated system improve accuracy in objective refraction measurements by including the measured distance between the photoreceptors of a subject's eye and the scattering location of light during the objective refraction measurements. Chromatic aberrat... | 02/24/2009 |
| 7488070 | Optical measuring system and optical measuring method An optical measuring system, including at least one radiation source; a first beam splitter; a second beam splitter; an OCT detector; a wavefront detector which is different from the OCT detector; at least one active optical element; and a collimator. The radiation ... | 02/10/2009 |
| 7481534 | Optomechanical and digital ocular sensor reader systems System, methods, and devices are described for eye self-exam. In particular, optomechanical and digital ocular sensor reader systems are provided. The optomechanical system provides a device for viewing an ocular sensor implanted in one eye with the other eye. The d... | 01/27/2009 |
| 7455405 | Method and system for perceptual suitability test of a driver A tractor truck configured for towing trailers of different air connection configuration. The truck has a first and a second tractor protection valve, each configured to be located on the tractor at a location remote from the other. Each tractor protection valve loc... | 11/25/2008 |
| 7438415 | Eye examination device by means of tomography with a sighting device A sighting device is provided for an examination of the eye, including at least one moving target with a programmable form and trajectory, the target being displayed on a visualisation unit, such as an appropriate screen and visible from both eyes during the examina... | 10/21/2008 |
| 7438417 | Ophthalmic diagnostic apparatus for different types of tests An ophthalmic diagnostic apparatus, includes a first body (6), for viewing from a given position (4) and a second body (7, 8), for viewing from the position (4), each embodied for display of ophthalmic test patterns, the second body (7... | 10/21/2008 |
| 7434932 | Ophthalmic apparatus An ophthalmic apparatus capable of obtaining various kinds of ocular information on an examinee's eye by itself without contacting the eye. The ophthalmic apparatus has a first projection optical system which makes first light with short coherence length converge at... | 10/14/2008 |
| 7427135 | Adaptive photoscreening system Briefly described, one embodiment of the system, among others, can be implemented as follows. The system includes a computer control system and an environmental light source that is controlled by the computer control system such that an amount of light provided by t... | 09/23/2008 |
| 7416301 | Eye refractive power measurement apparatus An eye refractive power measurement apparatus capable of measuring even an eye with a small pupil diameter with accuracy and stability. The apparatus has a measurement optical system including a projection optical system, having a light source, for projecting spot-s... | 08/26/2008 |
| 7410256 | Method and apparatus for marking eyeglass lens for placement of reading segment An eyeglass lens appliqué device for determining placement of at least one auxiliary lens within an eyeglass lens. The lens appliqué device includes a sheet of plastic that can be removably disposed on the eyeglass lens, and is clingable to the eyeglass lens. The ... | 08/12/2008 |
| 7404639 | Apparatus for recovering eyesight utilizing stereoscopic video and method for displaying stereoscopic video This invention provides a stereo image displaying method and eyesight recovery apparatus which stimulates the eye muscles and is inexpensive and simple. An image for the left and the right eye are displayed on the screen 50 of an electronic device 2... | 07/29/2008 |
| 7399081 | Ophthalmic apparatus A multifunction ophthalmic apparatus, capable of efficiently measuring and examining eye characteristics respectively, has an measurement part including a unit blowing fluid to a cornea via a nozzle for measuring intraocular pressure of an examinee's eye, a reflecti... | 07/15/2008 |
| 7396128 | Process and apparatus for examining the visual functions of the eye The visual function is determined with the help of test images, comprising inducing photostress induced by illuminating the eye with an intense light, then measuring the time needed for the recovery of the visual function before the illumination. The test images are... | 07/08/2008 |
| 7396127 | Method and system for quantifying degree of fatigue resulting from use of three-dimensional display A method and system of quantitatively evaluating subjective inconvenience, e.g., physiological fatigue and emotional fatigue, experienced by a user when the user views a three-dimensional display screen, based on objectively measurable indices. The method includes s... | 07/08/2008 |
| 7393102 | Eyesight improving device This patent provides an eyesight improving device which improves ocular imaging adjustment functions and is easy to use. A user puts the eyes on eyepiece parts 10, and sees a figure displayed on a target 12 by both eyes or one eye by opening or closing... | 07/01/2008 |
| 7391887 | Eye tracking systems An eye tracking system includes an eye camera and a scene camera for supplying video data to interlace electronics indicative of an image of the user's eye and an image of the scene observed by the user. A frame grabber is provided for digitizing the video data and ... | 06/24/2008 |
| 7384147 | Apparatus and method for ophthalmometery A universal frame for providing a hands free, stable base for ophthalmic measurements comprising a first adjustable ear piece and a second adjustable ear piece, and a measuring instrument detachably connected with the universal frame for exopthalmos and enopthalmos ... | 06/10/2008 |
| 7380940 | Apparatus and method for alleviation of symptoms by application of tinted light Apparatus and a corresponding method for the diagnosis and alleviation of symptoms of visually induced physiological defects and/or pathological conditions is provided. A plurality of narrow-band light sources are combined to constitute a color controllable lamp. A ... | 06/03/2008 |
| 7379586 | Color vision characteristic detection apparatus A color vision characteristic detection apparatus has a storage section, a generation section, and a presenting section. The storage section stores a basic color chart containing portions colored in colors different from each other. The generation section performs a... | 05/27/2008 |
| 7377645 | Arrangement and method for illuminating the lens of the human eye The present invention is directed to an arrangement for generating a variable illumination and irradiation for diagnosis and therapy, particularly for the human eye (1), and to a method for the application thereof. The object to be illuminated can be an artif... | 05/27/2008 |
| 7377644 | Fixation light indicator for slit lamp A slit lamp includes a rest for receiving a patient's face such as the patient's forehead. The slit lamp further includes an optical portion for observing the patient's eye. A fixation light is positioned near the optical portion to direct the patient's view toward ... | 05/27/2008 |
| 7367672 | Ophthalmic observation apparatus An apparatus for observing an eye of an examinee by imaging the eye, includes an irradiation optical system; an imaging optical system; a monitor; and a display control part, wherein the imaging optical system includes a wavefront detector which receives the beam re... | 05/06/2008 |
| 7360896 | Fundus camera for wide field of view and small pupil A fundus camera (10) obtains a retinal image using a light source (62), a ring aperture (58) conjugate to the cornea, and a first aperture (54) conjugate to the iris. An apertured mirror (52) redirects the ring illumination toward ... | 04/22/2008 |
