Optical eyepiece digital system adaptive to binocular microscope

By designing a digital eyepiece system adapted to binocular microscopes, the problems of single-person use and remote viewing are solved, enabling multiple people to observe simultaneously and remotely in real time, which is suitable for teaching and team collaboration.

CN223911123UActive Publication Date: 2026-02-13BEIJING YUNSHI OPTICAL INSTRUMENT CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202520546589.9
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-03-26
Publication Date
2026-02-13
Estimated Expiration
2035-03-26

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Technical Problem

Existing binocular microscope eyepieces can only be used by a single person and cannot support multiple users to use them simultaneously or remotely in real time, which causes inconvenience in certain situations such as teaching and teamwork.

Method used

An optical eyepiece digitization system adapted to binocular microscopes was designed, including an image acquisition module, an image processing module, and an image display module. The system acquires two images from the binocular microscope through an image sensor, processes and encodes them, and then displays them on-site and remotely, supporting simultaneous use on multiple monitors.

Benefits of technology

It enables multiple people to observe simultaneously and watch remotely in real time, improving the flexibility and convenience of use, especially in teaching and teamwork.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses an optical eyepiece digitization system adapted to a binocular microscope, which comprises a bottom plate, a docking port assembly is fixed in the bottom plate, and the upper end position of the docking port assembly is connected to the bottom end position of an imaging eyepiece; the outer side of the upper end of the imaging eyepiece corresponds to one side of the beam splitter prism, one side of the image sensor is connected with the driving plate through a transmission line, and in addition, the outer side of the bottom plate is connected with a transmission cable. According to the optical eyepiece digital system adaptive to the binocular microscope, the image acquisition module is arranged and can be connected with the microscope universal docking port assembly to acquire left and right images of the binocular microscope; the image processing module processes and encodes the image signal; a user simultaneously observes left and right images through the image display module to obtain stereoscopic vision. A plurality of image display modules can be used at the same time, can be used on site and remotely at the same time, and provide convenience for teaching work, team cooperation and the like.
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TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The utility model relates to digital eyepiece technical field, concretely is an optical eyepiece digitization system of adaptation binocular microscope. BACKGROUND

[0002] In the medical field, commonly used binocular microscopes include biological microscopes and surgical microscopes, which are widely used in medical work such as pathogen detection, cell screening, ophthalmic surgery, neurosurgery, etc.; binocular microscopes can observe the fine 3D structure of tissues or cells, and can directly present the relative position between the operating instrument and the biological tissue, which helps to complete medical operations such as cell extraction and tissue cutting. When using binocular microscopes for observation, the optical eyepiece digitization system can directly replace the optical eyepiece.

[0003] The optical eyepiece of the traditional binocular microscope is fixed on the microscope body, and the user needs to observe in a fixed posture. After long-term use, fatigue and discomfort may occur. For example, for biological microscopes used for sample detection, the user may need to observe and operate for a long time, which is prone to cause neck pain, dizziness and other discomfort. In order to solve the above-mentioned defects, the existing technology (Chinese patent with application number CN201780043811.1 and publication date of 2024-02-13) discloses an ophthalmic surgery experience enhanced using a virtual reality head-mounted display. The device is optically coupled with a camera of a surgical microscope; a virtual reality (VR) head-mounted device worn by a surgeon; and a VR data processing unit configured to communicate with the surgical microscope, the VR head-mounted device, and the ophthalmic surgery equipment, thereby avoiding the above-mentioned defects.

[0004] Although the existing technology can solve the above-mentioned problems, there are certain defects in actual work, especially when only one person can independently observe, multiple users cannot use at the same time, and remote real-time viewing is not supported, thereby causing certain defects in use.

[0005] Therefore, we propose an optical eyepiece digitization system for binocular microscopes, which can effectively solve the above-mentioned problems. Utility model content

[0006] The utility model aims to provide an optical eyepiece digitization system for binocular microscopes to solve the above-mentioned problems in the background art, such as the current market digital eyepiece that can only be observed independently by one person, does not support multiple users to use at the same time, does not support remote real-time viewing, and thus has certain problems in use.

[0007] In order to realize the above-mentioned purpose, the utility model provides the following technical scheme: an optical eyepiece digitization system suitable for binocular microscope, which is composed of an image acquisition module, an image processing module and an image display module; the image acquisition module is connected with a general binocular eyepiece interface of a microscope main body; an image sensor included in the image acquisition module simultaneously acquires two-way images of the binocular microscope and transmits image signals to the image processing module; the image processing module performs quality optimization processing and signal coding on the acquired digital images and then transmits the image signals to the image display module in the field; at the same time, the image signals are compressed and coded by a network transmitter and then transmitted to a remote image display module through a network.

[0008] As the preferred technical scheme of the present application, the image acquisition module includes a bottom plate, a docking interface assembly is fixed at an inner position of the bottom plate, and an upper end of the docking interface assembly is connected to a bottom end of an imaging eyepiece; an upper end of the imaging eyepiece corresponds to one side of a light splitting prism, an adjusting knob for adjusting the focus of the imaging eyepiece is rotatably arranged on one side of the imaging eyepiece, analog light generated by the imaging eyepiece is projected to the surface of an adjusting mirror through the light splitting prism, and the analog light is refracted to the surface of an image sensor through the adjusting mirror; one side of the image sensor is connected to a driving board through a transmission line, and a transmission cable is connected to the outer side of the bottom plate.

[0009] As the preferred technical scheme of the present application, one end of the transmission cable away from the bottom plate is connected to the image processing module, the other end of the image processing module is connected to the image display module, the image processing module includes an image processor and a network transmitter, and the image display module includes a public display and a plurality of single binocular displays.

[0010] As the preferred technical scheme of the present application, the bottom plate, the docking interface assembly, the imaging eyepiece, the light splitting prism, the adjusting mirror, the analog light, the image sensor, the driving board and the transmission cable are combined into the image acquisition module, the image acquisition module uses different image sensors of CMOS and CCD, and the image acquisition device can adapt to different imaging wavebands or imaging modes of visible light and infrared light.

[0011] As the preferred technical scheme of the present application, the image processing module can use different signal processing schemes of FPGA, SO transmission cable and GPU; the image processing module can communicate with the remote image display module in an internet or local area network mode; the image processing module can add OSD and patient information in the image of the digital eyepiece; the image processing module can perform customized style processing on the image, and the image processing module has a screenshot or screen recording function to save the image for subsequent viewing.

[0012] As a preferred technical scheme of the present application, the image display module can adopt two ways of public 3D display or single binocular display; the public 3D display can adopt polarization projection and polarization transmission technology, the single binocular display can adopt head-mounted, handheld and table type different use modes, the image display module receiving image signals can adopt two different ways of wired or wireless, and the image display module has diopter adjustment and interpupillary distance adjustment functions.

[0013] As a preferred technical scheme of the present application, the single binocular display is internally provided with a power supply, a control circuit and a signal interface, a display screen, an adjustable lens group and a cushion and wearing device

[0014] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of the present application are as follows: the optical eyepiece digitization system of the adaptive binocular microscope is provided with an image acquisition module which can be connected with a universal microscope interface assembly to obtain left and right two-way images of the binocular microscope; an image processing module processes and encodes the image signals; a user can observe the left and right two-way images simultaneously through an image display module to obtain stereoscopic vision; the image display module can be used simultaneously by multiple devices, and can be used simultaneously on site and remotely, thereby providing convenience in teaching work, team cooperation and the like, and the specific content is shown as follows:

[0015] Through the setting of the image acquisition module, the collected images can be transmitted to the image processing module through the setting of the image acquisition module, and the processed images can be displayed through the image display module. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0016] Figure 1 It is a flowchart of the present application;

[0017] Figure 2 It is a schematic diagram of the three-dimensional structure of the present application;

[0018] Figure 3 It is a schematic diagram of the left view structure of the present application;

[0019] Figure 4 It is a schematic diagram of the front view structure of the present application;

[0020] Figure 5 It is a schematic diagram of the top view structure of the present application;

[0021] Figure 6 It is a schematic diagram of the image acquisition module structure of the present application which retains the visual function;

[0022] Figure 7 It is a schematic diagram of the structure of the single binocular display device of the present application.

[0023] In the figure: 1, the base plate; 2, butt joint interface assembly; 3, imaging eyepiece; 31, adjusting knob; 4, light splitting prism; 5, adjusting mirror; 6, analog light; 7, image sensor; 8, drive board; 9, transmission cable. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0024] The technical solutions in the embodiments of the present application will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the drawings in the embodiments of the present application. Obviously, the described embodiments are only part of the embodiments of the present application, rather than all the embodiments. Based on the embodiments in the present application, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative labor fall within the scope of protection of the present application.

[0025] Please refer to Figures 1-7 The present application provides the following technical solutions:

[0026] Embodiment one

[0027] In order to solve the problem that the digital eyepiece on the market can only be observed independently by one person, does not support multiple users to use at the same time, and does not support remote real-time viewing, thereby existing certain problems in use, please refer to the attached Figure 1 -attached Figure 5, including image acquisition module, image processing module, image display module three parts combination; The image acquisition module is connected with the general binocular eyepiece interface of microscope main body, the image sensor 7 including the image acquisition module acquires two-way image of binocular at the same time, and image signal is transmitted to image processing module; The image processing module carries out quality optimization processing and signal coding to the digital image obtained, and then transmits the image signal to the image display module in the field; At the same time, the image signal will be compressed and encoded by network transmitter, and then transmitted to the remote image display module through the network; Image acquisition module includes bottom plate 1, the inside position of bottom plate 1 is fixed with docking interface assembly 2, the upper end position of docking interface assembly 2 is connected at the bottom end position of imaging eyepiece 3; The outside of the upper end of imaging eyepiece 3 corresponds to one side of light splitting prism 4, and the side of imaging eyepiece 3 is rotationally provided with adjusting knob 31 for adjusting the focusing of imaging eyepiece 3, analog light 6 generated by imaging eyepiece 3 is projected to the surface of adjusting mirror 5 through light splitting prism 4, and analog light 6 is refracted to the surface position of image sensor 7 through adjusting mirror 5, one side of image sensor 7 is connected between transmission line and driving plate 8, and transmission cable 9 is connected to the outside of bottom plate 1; The end position of transmission cable 9 away from bottom plate 1 is connected with image processing module, the other end of image processing module is connected with image display module, image processing module includes image processor and network transmitter, and image display module includes public display and several single binocular displays; Bottom plate 1, docking interface assembly 2, imaging eyepiece 3, light splitting prism 4, adjusting mirror 5, analog light 6, image sensor 7, driving plate 8 and transmission cable 9 combine to form image acquisition module, image acquisition device can adapt to different imaging wave bands or imaging modes of visible light and infrared; Image processing module can adopt different signal processing schemes of FPGA, SOC and GPU; Image processing module can communicate with remote image display module through internet and local area network; Image processing module can add OSD and patient information in the image of digital eyepiece; Image processing module can customize the style of image, and has the functions of taking screenshots or recording screens for subsequent viewing; Image display module can adopt public 3D display or single binocular display; Public 3D display can adopt polarization projection and polarization transmission technology, single binocular display can adopt head-mounted, handheld and desktop different use modes, image display module can adopt wired or wireless two different ways to receive image signal, and image display module has diopter adjustment and pupil distance adjustment function, image display module can obtain image signal through two ways, on-site display device can connect image processing module through cable and obtain image signal, remote display device can receive image signal through network, and on-site or remote display device can be used simultaneously.

[0028] Firstly, the digital eyepiece is docked with the binocular microscope, then the adjusting knob 31 is set, the adjusting knob 31 focuses the imaging eyepiece 3, the analog light 6 is projected through the imaging eyepiece 3 and the light splitting prism 4, the refracted analog light 6 is reflected through the adjusting mirror 5, the analog light 6 is transmitted to one side of the image sensor 7, and is transmitted through the driving board 8, so that the analog light 6 is processed by the image processing module, and then displayed on the image display module; the user observes the left and right images on the image display module at the same time to obtain stereoscopic vision; the image display module can be used simultaneously by multiple devices, and can be used simultaneously on the scene and remotely, which provides convenience for teaching work, team cooperation and the like.

[0029] Embodiment two

[0030] In order to make the optical eyepiece digital system more portable, refer to the attached Figure 6 The bottom plate 1, the docking assembly 2, the imaging eyepiece 3, the light splitting prism 4, the adjusting mirror 5, the image sensor 7, the driving board 8 and the transmission cable 9 can be integrated on an adapter, refer to the attached Figure 7 , so that the use is more convenient; by being integrated on an adapter, the overall area and space can be greatly reduced, and the signal can be transmitted in a wireless manner, so that the user can use the image display module on the scene and remotely. In addition, refer to the attached Figure 7 , wherein a is the power supply, the control circuit and the signal interface; b is the display screen; c is the adjustable lens group; d is the gasket and the wearing device, the user wears or places the single binocular display in front of the eyes, and watches the left and right screens of the digital eyepiece with both eyes respectively, so as to obtain the same viewing experience as the main eyepiece of the microscope.

[0031] The contents not described in detail in the specification belong to the prior art known by the person skilled in the art.

[0032] Although the utility model has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, the skilled in the art can still modify the technical solutions recorded in the foregoing embodiments, or make equivalent replacement to part of the technical features, and any modification, equivalent replacement, improvement and the like made within the spirit and principle of the utility model should be included in the protection scope of the utility model.

Claims

1. An optical eyepiece digitization system for adapting a binocular microscope, comprising an image acquisition module, an image processing module, and an image display module combined together; characterized in that The image acquisition module is connected to the general binocular eyepiece interface of the microscope main body, the image sensor (7) included in the image acquisition module acquires two-way images of the binocular at the same time, and transmits the image signals to the image processing module; the image processing module performs quality optimization processing and signal coding on the acquired digital images, and then transmits the image signals to the image display module in use; at the same time, the image signals are compressed and encoded by the network transmitter, and then transmitted to the remote image display module through the network.

2. A digital system for adapting the optical eyepiece of a binocular microscope according to claim 1, characterized in that: The image acquisition module includes a bottom plate (1), a docking interface assembly (2) is fixedly arranged inside the bottom plate (1), and the upper end of the docking interface assembly (2) is connected to the bottom end of an imaging eyepiece (3); the upper end of the imaging eyepiece (3) corresponds to one side of a light splitting prism (4) on the outside, an adjusting knob (31) for adjusting the focus of the imaging eyepiece (3) is rotatably arranged on one side of the imaging eyepiece (3), analog light rays (6) generated by the imaging eyepiece (3) are projected to the surface of an adjusting mirror (5) through the light splitting prism (4), and the analog light rays (6) are refracted to the surface of an image sensor (7) through the adjusting mirror (5), one side of the image sensor (7) is connected with a driving board (8) through a transmission line, and in addition, a transmission cable (9) is connected to the outside of the bottom plate (1).

3. A digital system for adapting the optical eyepiece of a binocular microscope according to claim 1, characterized in that: One end of the image processing module is connected with the image acquisition module through the transmission cable (9), the other end of the image processing module is connected with the image display module, the image processing module includes an image processor and a network transmitter, and the image display module includes a 3D public display and a plurality of single binocular displays.

4. A digital system for adapting the optical eyepiece of a binocular microscope according to claim 2, characterized in that: The bottom plate (1), the docking interface assembly (2), the imaging eyepiece (3), the light splitting prism (4), the adjusting mirror (5), the analog light rays (6), the image sensor (7), the driving board (8), and the transmission cable (9) are combined into the image acquisition module, the image acquisition device can adapt to different imaging wavebands or imaging modes of visible light and infrared light by using different image sensors (7) of CMOS and CCD.

5. A digital system for adapting the optical eyepiece of a binocular microscope according to claim 1, characterized in that: The image processing module can adopt different signal processing schemes of FPGA, SOC, and GPU; the image processing module can communicate with the remote image display module in an internet or local area network mode; the image processing module can add OSD and patient information in the image of the digital eyepiece; the image processing module can perform customized style processing on the image, and in addition, the image processing module has the functions of taking screenshots and recording screens, and the image can be saved for subsequent viewing.

6. A digital system for adapting the optical eyepiece of a binocular microscope according to claim 1, characterized in that: The image display module can adopt two ways of public 3D display or single binocular display; the public 3D display can adopt the polarization projection and polarization transmission technology mode, the single binocular display can adopt different use modes of head-mounted, handheld and table type, the image display module receiving image signals can adopt two different ways of wired or wireless, and the single binocular display has the diopter adjustment and pupil distance adjustment functions.

7. A digital system for adapting the optical eyepiece of a binocular microscope according to claim 6, characterized in that: The single binocular display is internally provided with a power supply, a control circuit and a signal interface, a display screen, an adjustable lens group and a pad and wearing device.

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