Specialized Non-Contact Eye Examination Solutions
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Summary of the Inventive Concept
The present inventive concept adapts the automated non-contact eye examination technology for specific, narrow markets or unique operational environments, addressing the limitations of the original patent in high-security, disaster relief, extreme weather, contagious disease, and space exploration scenarios.
Background and Problem Solved
The original patent disclosed an apparatus and method for automated non-contact eye examination. However, this technology has limitations in addressing the unique challenges of specific markets or operational environments, such as high-security needs, disaster relief, extreme weather conditions, contagious diseases, and space exploration. The present inventive concept addresses these limitations by introducing specialized variations and niche solutions.
Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept
The new inventive concept comprises a series of specialized systems and methods for automated non-contact eye examination tailored to specific markets or operational environments. For high-security environments, the system incorporates secure communication modules for encrypting examination data and biometric authentication modules for verifying the subject's identity. For disaster relief scenarios, the method involves deploying portable eye examination apparatuses in disaster-stricken areas and using satellite communication modules to transmit examination data to remote servers. For extreme weather conditions, the system features weather-resistant housings and thermal management systems to maintain optimal operating temperatures. For patients with contagious diseases, the method utilizes sterilizable eye examination apparatuses and transmits examination data to remote servers for remote expert analysis. Finally, for space exploration, the system incorporates space-resistant housings and life support systems to maintain optimal operating conditions.
Novelty and Inventive Step
The new inventive concept introduces novel and non-obvious adaptations of the original patent's technology to address the unique challenges of specific markets or operational environments. The inventive step lies in the combination of specialized components and methods that enable the automated non-contact eye examination technology to operate effectively in these niche scenarios.
Alternative Embodiments and Variations
Alternative embodiments of the inventive concept could include variations in the design of the secure communication modules, biometric authentication modules, portable eye examination apparatuses, satellite communication modules, weather-resistant housings, thermal management systems, sterilizable eye examination apparatuses, space-resistant housings, and life support systems. These variations could be implemented to address the specific requirements of different markets or operational environments.
Potential Commercial Applications and Market
The present inventive concept has significant commercial potential in various industries, including healthcare, disaster relief, aerospace, and biotechnology. The specialized non-contact eye examination solutions could be marketed to organizations and governments operating in high-security environments, disaster relief agencies, healthcare providers in extreme weather conditions, medical facilities treating patients with contagious diseases, and space agencies.
CPC Classifications
| Section | Class | Group |
|---|---|---|
| A | A61 | A61B3/113 |
| A | A61 | A61B3/0008 |
| A | A61 | A61B3/0025 |
| A | A61 | A61B3/0041 |
| A | A61 | A61B3/102 |
| A | A61 | A61B3/103 |
| A | A61 | A61B3/12 |
| A | A61 | A61B3/135 |
| A | A61 | A61B3/16 |
| G | G16 | G16H40/67 |
Original Patent Information
| Patent Number | US 11,857,259 |
|---|---|
| Title | Apparatus and method for automated non-contact eye examination |
| Assignee(s) | Scintellite, LLC |