Specialized Non-Contact Eye Examination Solutions

Publication ID: 24-11857259_0004_PTD
Published: November 07, 2025
Category:Specialized Variations & Niche Solutions

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Specialized Non-Contact Eye Examination Solutions,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11857259_0004_PTD, Published November 07, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11857259_0004_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. 11,857,259.

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

SectionClassGroup
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

Field of Art

Medical diagnostic imaging and non-contact optical examination technologies, specifically focusing on ophthalmological diagnostic systems with automated tracking and measurement capabilities

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

A biomedical engineer or optical systems specialist with expertise in medical imaging, computer vision, sensor technologies, and adaptive system design, holding advanced degrees in bioengineering, optics, or related fields with 3-5 years of professional experience

Obviousness Rationale

A person having ordinary skill would recognize that the source patent's non-contact eye examination technology provides a flexible platform that can be readily adapted to specialized environments by incorporating standard engineering techniques and known modular design principles. The PTD's variations represent predictable extensions of the original technological framework, utilizing well-established engineering approaches to address specific operational constraints. The core non-contact examination methodology remains fundamentally unchanged, with modifications primarily involving protective housings, communication protocols, and environmental adaptations.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element
Automatic eye tracking arrangement using Lidar device for non-contact measurement
PTD Variation
Incorporating biometric authentication and secure communication modules for high-security environments
Obviousness Reasoning
Adding authentication and encryption represents a standard security enhancement using known information technology techniques, which would be an obvious design choice for protecting sensitive medical examination data
Source Patent Element
Optical system disposed within a housing for eye measurements
PTD Variation
Developing weather-resistant and space-resistant housing configurations
Obviousness Reasoning
Modifying housing materials and structural designs to withstand extreme environmental conditions is a predictable engineering solution using established materials science and protective enclosure design principles
Source Patent Element
Non-contact optical measurement system with remote data processing
PTD Variation
Implementing satellite communication and remote expert analysis for disaster relief scenarios
Obviousness Reasoning
Extending data transmission capabilities using satellite communication is a known technique for enabling remote medical diagnostics, representing a straightforward technological adaptation
Source Patent Element
Automated optical system for eye examination
PTD Variation
Creating sterilizable apparatus for examining patients with contagious diseases
Obviousness Reasoning
Developing medical equipment with enhanced sterilization capabilities is a standard engineering approach in healthcare technology, utilizing known materials and surface treatment techniques
35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Based on the teachings of US Patent 11857259, a person having ordinary skill in the art would find the technical variations disclosed herein to be obvious extensions of the original non-contact eye examination technology. The proposed adaptations represent predictable modifications using standard engineering techniques, and therefore would not constitute a non-obvious invention under 35 U.S.C. Section 103.

Original Patent Information

Patent NumberUS 11,857,259
TitleApparatus and method for automated non-contact eye examination
Assignee(s)Scintellite, LLC