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

Original Patent Information

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