Adaptive Ophthalmic Solutions for Niche Environments

Publication ID: 24-11857255_0009_PTD
Published: November 07, 2025
Category:Specialized Variations & Niche Solutions

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Adaptive Ophthalmic Solutions for Niche Environments,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11857255_0009_PTD, Published November 07, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11857255_0009_PTD
This technical disclosure describes improvements that would be readily apparent to a Person Having Ordinary Skill In The Art (PHOSITA) when considered in combination with the foundational architecture disclosed in U.S. Patent No. 11,857,255.

Summary of the Inventive Concept

The inventive concept disclosed herein relates to specialized ophthalmic apparatus and systems tailored for high-security needs, disaster relief, extreme weather conditions, and remote or underserved areas.

Background and Problem Solved

The original patent application described an ophthalmic apparatus for measuring a specific part of a subject eye. However, this invention had limitations in its adaptability to unique operational environments. The new inventive concept addresses this limitation by providing specialized variations and niche solutions for ophthalmic examinations in high-security environments, disaster relief situations, extreme weather conditions, and remote or underserved areas.

Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept

The new inventive concept encompasses a range of specialized ophthalmic apparatus and systems. For instance, the system for ophthalmic examination in high-security environments features a secure image capturing unit, a processor, and a memory storing computer-readable instructions. These instructions, when executed by the processor, analyze the captured image for security threats. In disaster relief situations, the method for ophthalmic diagnosis involves capturing a target part of a subject eye using a portable image capturing unit, transmitting the captured image to a remote server for analysis, and receiving a diagnosis result adapted for emergency medical response. The ophthalmic apparatus for use in extreme weather conditions adjusts image quality based on environmental factors. The system for ophthalmic data storage in high-security environments encrypts and decrypts ophthalmic data for secure storage and retrieval. Finally, the method for ophthalmic image analysis in remote or underserved areas involves capturing a target part of a subject eye using a mobile image capturing unit, transmitting the captured image to a remote server for analysis, and receiving an analysis result adapted for remote medical consultation.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The new claims provide a novel and non-obvious solution by adapting the ophthalmic apparatus and systems to specific, narrow markets or unique operational environments. This inventive step lies in the incorporation of security features, portability, environmental adaptability, and remote analysis capabilities, which distinguish the new inventive concept from the original patent.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Alternative embodiments of the inventive concept may include integrating artificial intelligence for enhanced image analysis, incorporating additional sensors for environmental monitoring, or developing specialized software for secure data transmission. Variations of the inventive concept may also involve adapting the ophthalmic apparatus and systems for use in other niche environments, such as space exploration or military operations.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

The inventive concept has significant commercial potential in the healthcare and medical device industries, particularly in the areas of ophthalmology, emergency response, and remote medical consultation. The target markets include high-security facilities, disaster relief organizations, extreme weather research stations, and remote or underserved communities.

CPC Classifications

SectionClassGroup
A A61 A61B3/0025
A A61 A61B3/0041
A A61 A61B3/102

Field of Art

Ophthalmic imaging systems and medical diagnostic technologies, specifically focused on eye examination apparatus with image capture and processing capabilities. Requires expertise in medical imaging, optical systems, and computational image analysis

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

A biomedical engineer or medical imaging specialist with advanced degree, proficient in optical imaging technologies, image processing algorithms, and medical diagnostic system design. Familiar with adapting medical technologies to specialized environments and understanding contextual constraints

Obviousness Rationale

A PHOSITA would recognize that the source patent's fundamental ophthalmic imaging apparatus provides a robust technical foundation that can be readily adapted to specialized environments. The core imaging and processing techniques remain consistent, with modifications primarily involving contextual implementation and security/transmission enhancements. The variations represent predictable extensions of existing technological capabilities within medical imaging systems.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element
Image capturing unit configured to capture target part of subject eye
PTD Variation
Portable/mobile image capturing unit adapted for disaster relief or remote environments
Obviousness Reasoning
Trivial design modification involving miniaturization and ruggedization of existing imaging technology, representing a predictable solution for expanding diagnostic capabilities
Source Patent Element
Processor and memory with computer-readable instructions for image processing
PTD Variation
Adding security threat analysis and encryption capabilities to image processing workflow
Obviousness Reasoning
Known technique of integrating additional computational analysis into existing processing frameworks, representing a standard software engineering approach to extending system functionality
Source Patent Element
Image combination and position matching techniques
PTD Variation
Remote image transmission and server-based diagnostic analysis
Obviousness Reasoning
Predictable technological progression involving standard networking and cloud computing techniques applied to existing medical imaging paradigms
Source Patent Element
Image capturing of different eye regions under varying conditions
PTD Variation
Environmental factor-based image quality adjustment
Obviousness Reasoning
Obvious design choice leveraging existing image processing capabilities to dynamically optimize image capture based on contextual parameters
35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Pursuant to 35 U.S.C. ยง 103, the variations disclosed herein would have been obvious to a person having ordinary skill in the art at the time of invention, as they represent predictable technological extensions of the foundational imaging techniques disclosed in US Patent 11857255, involving standard engineering adaptations to specialized environmental contexts without introducing novel scientific principles.

Original Patent Information

Patent NumberUS 11,857,255
TitleOphthalmic apparatus
Assignee(s)Tomey Corporation