Portable Eye Exam With Remote Guidance and Clinical Precision
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing teleoptometry systems are limited by the need for clinical equipment that is large and requires operation by a professional, and portable devices lack clinical-quality measurements and self-operability for patients.
Innovation Solution
A portable optical device configured for self-operation by patients, combined with software and remote physician participation, enabling clinical-quality eye examinations at remote locations using audio-visual means.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Measurement precision
If large stationary clinical equipment is used for eye examinations, then measurement precision is improved, but device portability and ease of operation deteriorate
Solution Approach 1:
The portable optical device is designed with intuitive interfaces and automated measurement protocols that enable patients to conduct their own eye examinations without requiring professional operators. The device guides patients through the examination process and automatically captures measurements, eliminating the need for technician intervention while maintaining clinical-quality accuracy.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent replaces complex mechanical optical systems with integrated electronic and software-based measurement technologies. The portable device uses electronic sensors, digital image processing, and automated algorithms to achieve clinical-quality measurements without the bulky mechanical components of traditional equipment, enabling both portability and self-operation.
2Ease of operation
If portable optical devices are used for eye examinations, then device portability and ease of operation are improved, but measurement precision deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The portable optical device incorporates real-time feedback mechanisms that monitor measurement quality and guide patients to achieve proper positioning and alignment. The system provides immediate feedback on measurement accuracy and allows for repeated measurements, ensuring clinical-quality results are obtained even when the patient is self-operating the device.
Solution Approach 2:
The device performs preliminary calibration and alignment procedures automatically before the actual measurement process. The system pre-configures optical parameters, validates sensor functionality, and guides patients through positioning steps beforehand, ensuring that the main measurement phase can achieve clinical-quality accuracy without requiring professional setup.
3Ease of operation
If clinical equipment is operated remotely by physicians, then ease of operation for patients is improved, but device complexity and infrastructure requirements worsen
Solution Approach 1:
The portable optical device is designed to be fully self-operating with built-in measurement, processing, and diagnostic capabilities. The device autonomously conducts examinations, processes data locally, and generates reports without requiring remote physician control or complex telecommunication infrastructure, thereby simplifying the system while maintaining patient convenience.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent extracts the core measurement and diagnostic functions into the portable device itself, removing the dependency on remote physician operation and complex telecommunication systems. By embedding all necessary functionality within the portable unit, the system eliminates the need for elaborate remote control infrastructure while preserving ease of use for patients.
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AI summary
Clinical-quality eye examinations are provided at locations remote from the physician and outside of a clinical setting. A portable optical device and corresponding software are delivered to the patient's location. The portable optical device is configured for patient use in self-conducting an eye or vision exam and taking optical measurements. As a function of type of optical measurement data or health consideration of the patient, the corresponding software provides uploading and live streaming of the optical measurement data to the physician. The corresponding software is executed during the patient conducting the eye (vision) exam and enables the remotely located physician, to participate in the same via video conference. Alternatively, an artificial intelligence resource operating remotely or locally can provide physician-type guidance and eye health assessments. Alignment of device and patient eyes can be facilitated for remote exams.