Ophthalmic Microscope Attachment with Adaptive Optical Control
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing ophthalmic surgical microscopes face challenges in providing a suitable image of the eye for observation when an eye examination attachment is added, due to image distortion and changes in optical conditions.
Innovation Solution
An eye examination attachment with a joining unit, a front optical system including a front lens, and a communication unit that sends information about the front optical system to an external device, allowing for image processing and optical system control to correct distortions and adjust optical conditions.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Area of moving object
If a wide-angle lens is added to the ophthalmic microscope to observe the fundus in a wide range, then the observation range is improved, but the image becomes distorted and optical conditions change
Solution Approach 1:
The system automatically detects the type of front lens attached (wide-angle lens or other lenses) and adjusts the optical system parameters accordingly. The controller receives information about the front lens through the joining unit and modifies the observation optical system to compensate for distortion and maintain suitable imaging conditions.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent changes optical parameters such as focal length, aperture, and image processing characteristics based on the detected front lens type. When a wide-angle lens is detected, the system adjusts these parameters to correct the inherent distortion and maintain observation quality.
2Adaptability or versatility
If a front lens is added to the ophthalmic microscope, then the examination function is improved, but the optical conditions of the microscope change
Solution Approach 1:
The joining unit provides feedback information about the attached front lens to the controller, enabling the optical system to automatically adapt to the changed conditions and maintain stable and reliable optical performance.
Solution Approach 2:
The optical system is made dynamic and adjustable rather than fixed. The controller can modify optical parameters in real-time based on the detected front lens, allowing the system to adapt to different examination scenarios while maintaining optimal performance.
3Measurement precision
If information about the front optical system is transmitted to an external device, then the image processing capability is improved, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The communication unit and information transmission mechanism serve multiple functions: they enable not only image processing but also automatic optical system adjustment and coordination with external devices, making the added complexity worthwhile through multi-functionality.
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
The solution provides a suitable image of the eye for observation, correcting distortions and adjusting optical conditions to enhance the accuracy and effectiveness of ophthalmic surgeries.
Implementation Method 1
a front lens capable of being placed in front of an eye to be examined
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AI summary
Provided is an eye examination attachment that includes a joining unit, a front optical system, and a communication unit. The joining unit is capable of being joined to an ophthalmic microscope. The front optical system includes a front lens capable of being placed in front of an eye to be examined. The communication unit sends information regarding the front optical system to an external device.