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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7936983 | Imaging device and apparatus installed with the same An imaging device includes a light source layer having imaging light source units for radiating the imaging light containing a first wavelength on an object to be imaged, a detection layer having detection elements for detecting the light of the first wavelength rad... | 05/03/2011 |
| 7796870 | Lighting control for in vivo capsule camera A method for controlling a lighting source in a capsule camera improves image quality by avoiding over-exposure or under-exposure in all regions of an image, while concurrently reducing significantly power dissipation in the capsule camera. A capsule camera using th... | 09/14/2010 |
| 7773869 | Light diffusion box for photographic use A light diffusion box for photographic use comprises a box body which has an inner surface for reflecting light and an opening at its one end, a light source mounted at the bottom of the box body, and a light-transmitting member. The light-transmitting member includ... | 08/10/2010 |
| 7529473 | Scalable image capture on wireless communication device Systems and methods for capturing optimally sized Picture ID images are provided that allow a wireless communication device to modify the size of the camera viewfinder when capturing an image to be used as a Picture ID. During the capture of a Picture ID image, the ... | 05/05/2009 |
| 7522824 | Photographing apparatus photographing method and computer program An image taking device (1), which takes an image of an object by focusing reflected light from the object on an image sensor (212), is provided with a distance measuring sensor (27) for measuring a distance between the object and the image takin... | 04/21/2009 |
| 7522825 | Method and device for skin cancer screening A method for providing a preliminary diagnosis of skin cancer, more specifically a screening risk assessment of pigmented lesions receiving digital photographs of skin abnormalities from a plurality of consumers at a server, receiving medical information related to ... | 04/21/2009 |
| 7463823 | Stereoscopic visualization device for patient image data and video images A system for visually combining patient image data from transillumination and/or tomographic imaging methods and/or object image data with video images includes an image display device having an auto-stereoscopic monitor, at least one camera and a computer-assisted ... | 12/09/2008 |
| 7444071 | Method for diagnosing disease from tongue image A digital image processing method for a centralized multi-mode medical tongue image inspection system, comprising the steps of: forming at least one service unit (300) for performing tongue record (220) construction; forming a processing unit (320 | 10/28/2008 |
| 7376346 | Method of promoting skin care products The present invention relates to a method of assessing the efficacy of skin care products by comparing images of the skin prior to and after use of said skin care product. ... | 05/20/2008 |
| 7340159 | Image taking device and personal identification system In order to perform personal identification by matching a first body image that is obtained in advance by an image taking process with a second body image that is obtained when the identification is performed, an image taking device (1) for obtaining the seco... | 03/04/2008 |
| 7321725 | Light-amount control device for photographing A light-amount control device includes a plurality of lighting units each of which emits light for illuminating a photographing area of a photographing optical system. Further, the light-amount control device includes a peripheral light amount data calculator and a ... | 01/22/2008 |
| 7254850 | Radial arm system for patient care equipment A system for supporting patient care equipment alongside a patient support is provided. In one embodiment, the system includes a plurality of arms supported by a support structure. The arms may be pivoted to either side of the patient support. The arms may be stored... | 08/14/2007 |
| 7224472 | Operation lamp with camera system for 3D referencing The invention relates to a system for the combined shadow-free illumination of a pre-definable area and for referencing three-dimensional spatial co-ordinates, and to an active or passive referencing system, each in particular for referencing surgical or medical ins... | 05/29/2007 |
| 7068928 | Method and apparatus for photographically recording an image A photographic imaging apparatus includes a housing defining an interior cavity, an opening at one end of the housing to allow light to enter the interior cavity, and a photographic imaging substrate located within the interior cavity opposite from the opening for r... | 06/27/2006 |
| 7065811 | Radial arm system for patient care equipment A system for supporting patient care equipment alongside a patient support is provided. In one embodiment, the system includes a plurality of arms supported by a support structure. The arms may be pivoted to either side of the patient support. The arms may be stored... | 06/27/2006 |
| 7065812 | Patient care equipment management system An equipment management system provides an equipment support for supporting patient care equipment. The equipment support may be mountable on an arm that extends from a wall, on a column depending from the arm, on a wall mount, on a stand, or on a patient support. V... | 06/27/2006 |
| 7029176 | X-ray apparatus for intraoral imaging applications An x-ray apparatus for intraoral imaging applications includes a linkage mounted on a support structure, to which is connected an x-ray source for generating x-radiation and directing same to a receiver instrument placed in a patient's mouth. The linkage includes a ... | 04/18/2006 |
| 6961517 | Method of promoting skin care products The present invention relates to a method of promoting a skin care product comprising taking a standard photograph of the skin of a person; (ii) taking at least one additional photograph of the skin of the person, the additional photograph selected from the group co... | 11/01/2005 |
| 6922523 | Method of promoting skin care products The present invention relates to a method of assessing the efficacy of skin care products by comparing images of the skin prior to and after use of said skin care product. ... | 07/26/2005 |
| 6907193 | Method of taking polarized images of the skin and the use thereof The present invention relates to a method of photographing the skin of a person comprising the steps of: (i) illuminating the skin with at least one light source, where the light emitted from the light source is filtered using a polarizing filter; and (ii) capturing... | 06/14/2005 |
| 6813439 | Face image photographing apparatus and face image photographing method In this invention, a camera position display portion for displaying the position of a camera at which a to-be-photographed person looks at the time of photographing by the camera, a confirming process display portion for displaying “wait for photographing” to th... | 11/02/2004 |
| 6813440 | Body scanner A compact moiré effect body scanner provides 3-D images of a human body for use in making up suitable garments. The scanner includes an elongate projection module with a photographic grid that illuminates the body. An elongate imaging module having a second photogr... | 11/02/2004 |
| 6798985 | Camera system including a camera mounting apparatus for obtaining close-up photographs A sterile, disposable camera system which is always sterilized for use and avoids the need to sterilize the camera or camera mounting system for re-usage includes a sterile camera unit which is easily, removably mounted on a sterile mounting apparatus which is const... | 09/28/2004 |
| 6717683 | Target for photogrammetric analytical measurement system A target, which is photographed with an object at a spot for a photogrammtric analytical measurement, comprises first, second, third standard point members and assistant point members. The standard point members and the assistant point members are covered by a refle... | 04/06/2004 |
| 6643385 | System and method for weight-loss goal visualization and planning and business method for use therefor The visual fitness planner combines image morphing technology, exercise programming, supplement sales, and motivational techniques; into one product. Users begin by entering their current measurements, measurement goals and current picture into the system... | 11/04/2003 |
| 6434329 | Controllable camera support and system A controllable camera support including a pivoting arm adapted to be rotatably connected to a pivot point defining a first rotational axis. The pivoting arm also defines a radial axis. The camera support also includes a camera holder mounted on the pivoti... | 08/13/2002 |
| 6430371 | Ring light guide device for camera Disclosed is a ring light guide device for a camera. The ring light guide device comprises a housing having an adaptor inserting hole which is formed therethrough at a side thereof in a manner such that the adaptor inserting hole has an axis which is coax... | 08/06/2002 |
| 5950017 | Camera system including a camera mounting apparatus for obtaining close-up photographs A sterile, disposable camera system which is always sterilized for use and avoids the need to sterilize the camera or camera mounting system for re-usage includes a sterile camera unit which is easily, removably mounted on a sterile mounting apparatus whi... | 09/07/1999 |
| 5663781 | Apparatus for the examination of objects and the determination of topography Disclosed is an apparatus for examining objects having an illumination light source, the light of which can be focussed on the part of the object to be examined, a scanning device, which generates a scanning movement of the light beam from the illuminatio... | 09/02/1997 |
| 5576781 | Disposable camera A disposable and disinfected still frame camera for use in contamination sensitive areas includes an inner camera portion for securing still frame film, exposing frames of the film and for advancing the film. A camera housing is also provided for enclosin... | 11/19/1996 |
| 5442444 | Apparatus for human topography An apparatus for determining the dimensions of an object such as a person uses a video or diskette or still camera, and includes further two projectors for projecting a horizontal raster line pattern at a 45° angle onto the person, so that projected line... | 08/15/1995 |
| 5426483 | Camera with a line of sight detecting device In a camera with a line of sight detecting device, the optical axes of an observation optical system, illuminating means and photoelectric converting means are disposed so as to differ from one another, whereby it never happens-that in the observation opt... | 06/20/1995 |
| 5341184 | Comparative photographic documentation apparatus Apparatus includes a mobile stand supporting a photographic assembly having a camera photographing through a light at pre-set and fixed apparatus-to-patient distance establishing a constant photographic environment, in minimal space. The photographic asse... | 08/23/1994 |
| 5294948 | Device for macrophotography A camera apparatus for macrophotography is provided, having an attachment with a fixed lens, a translucent cap removably attached to the subject-side end of the attachment, and a contact disk or spacer ring attached to the subject-side of the cap and whic... | 03/15/1994 |
| 4987432 | Human topography through photography An apparatus for acquiring the dimensions of an object by means of photography, particularly the topography of a human body, includes a still or video camera positioned to take pictures of the person is improved by a projector having a different orientati... | 01/22/1991 |
| 4845518 | Photographically measuring surface contours and dimensions An apparatus for ascertaining size and topographic measurements of a person by means of photography whereby a measuring raster is to be superimposed on an image when used by a photographic or video camera; the apparatus is improved by means of a slide ras... | 07/04/1989 |
| 4786925 | Photographic contour measurement Horizontal lines are projected onto a person from a plurality of overhead projectors, each projecting at a 45 degrees angle, all of the projectors have parallel optical axes, the person being photographed with the projected raster superimposed.... | 11/22/1988 |
| 4679924 | Corona discharge photography In corona discharge photography method for photographing a speciman which utilizes a pulse generator, an amplifier, an electrode and a photographic medium, the improvement comprising providing a transmittance column and filling the transmittance column wi... | 07/14/1987 |
| 4676617 | Camera system and power supply A photographic system is disclosed, including a camera adapted to photograph a flexible liquid crystal display screen for indicating the skin temperature of a patient, an electronic flash associated with the camera, means on the camera for receiving a fre... | 06/30/1987 |
| 4639107 | Acquiring measurements of an object by means of photography The dimensions of an object are acquired photographically under utilization of a measuring raster, to be imaged in addition to a projected horizontal line raster, either by placing a raster containing plate next to the imaging plane of the camera, or by p... | 01/27/1987 |
