Specialized Automated Non-Contact Eye Examination Systems for Niche Environments

Publication ID: 24-11857259_0009_PTD
Published: November 07, 2025
Category:Specialized Variations & Niche Solutions

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Specialized Automated Non-Contact Eye Examination Systems for Niche Environments,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11857259_0009_PTD, Published November 07, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11857259_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. 11,857,259.

Summary of the Inventive Concept

The inventive concept adapts the original automated non-contact eye examination technology for specific, narrow markets or unique operational environments, such as high-security needs, disaster relief, extreme weather conditions, areas with limited medical resources, and high-altitude environments.

Background and Problem Solved

The original patent addressed the need for convenient and cost-effective vision examinations. However, it did not cater to specific niche environments with unique requirements. This inventive concept solves the problem of providing adapted automated non-contact eye examination systems for these environments, ensuring accessibility and accuracy in diverse settings.

Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept

The inventive concept comprises specialized variations of the original apparatus and method for automated non-contact eye examination. These variations include a high-security system with a tamper-proof housing, a disaster relief system with a water-resistant housing and backup power source, an extreme weather system with a weather-resistant housing and thermal insulation, a limited medical resource system with a portable and compact design, and a high-altitude system with a pressure-resistant housing and oxygen supply system. Each variation is designed to operate effectively in its respective environment, ensuring accurate measurements and minimal user intervention.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The new claims introduce novel adaptations of the original technology, addressing specific niche environments and their unique requirements. The inventive step lies in the customized design of each variation, which overcomes the limitations of the original patent and provides a tailored solution for each environment.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Alternative embodiments may include adaptations for other niche environments, such as remote or rural areas, or specialized systems for specific eye conditions. Variations may also include different housing materials, power sources, or user interfaces to further tailor the system to its intended environment.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

The inventive concept has significant commercial potential in various industries, including healthcare, disaster relief, and aerospace. The adapted systems can be marketed to organizations operating in these environments, providing a valuable solution for their specific needs. The potential market includes government agencies, non-profit organizations, and private companies operating in these niche environments.

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 ophthalmological examination technologies, specifically non-contact eye measurement systems with automated optical tracking and imaging capabilities

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

A biomedical engineer or optical systems specialist with expertise in medical diagnostic instrumentation, familiarity with optical measurement techniques, understanding of environmental adaptation strategies for medical devices, and knowledge of sensor and housing design principles

Obviousness Rationale

A person having ordinary skill in the art would recognize that the source patent's fundamental non-contact eye examination technology provides a versatile platform that can be readily adapted to specialized environmental conditions through predictable engineering modifications. The PTD's variations represent straightforward extensions of the original patent's core technological framework, utilizing standard design techniques to address specific operational constraints. These adaptations involve well-understood engineering approaches such as modifying housing materials, adding environmental protection, and implementing power management strategies that would be considered routine problem-solving within the field.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element
Automated eye tracking arrangement with Lidar device for non-contact measurement
PTD Variation
High-altitude system with pressure-resistant housing and oxygen supply system
Obviousness Reasoning
A PHOSITA would recognize that maintaining optical measurement accuracy at different atmospheric pressures requires predictable engineering modifications like pressure compensation and environmental stabilization, which are standard design practices in precision optical systems
Source Patent Element
Housing-based optical measurement system with no direct subject contact
PTD Variation
High-security system with tamper-proof housing design
Obviousness Reasoning
Implementing physical security features in medical diagnostic equipment is a known technique, involving standard mechanical engineering approaches to prevent unauthorized access while maintaining optical measurement capabilities
Source Patent Element
Optical system with automatic eye tracking and image capture capabilities
PTD Variation
Portable and compact system for areas with limited medical resources
Obviousness Reasoning
Miniaturization and portability are predictable design evolutions for medical diagnostic technologies, representing a standard approach to expanding technological accessibility through reduced size and simplified power requirements
Source Patent Element
Non-contact optical measurement system with lens-based imaging
PTD Variation
Disaster relief system with water-resistant housing and backup power source
Obviousness Reasoning
Adapting medical diagnostic equipment for emergency environments involves well-understood engineering techniques of adding environmental protection and redundant power systems, which would be considered routine problem-solving for a skilled practitioner
Source Patent Element
Automated optical measurement system with thermal imaging capabilities
PTD Variation
Extreme weather system with thermal insulation and temperature stabilization
Obviousness Reasoning
Implementing thermal management strategies for precision optical systems is a known technique, involving standard heat transfer and insulation principles to maintain measurement accuracy across varying environmental conditions
35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Based on the teachings of US Patent 11857259 and the disclosed variations, a person having ordinary skill in the art would find the claimed specialized non-contact eye examination systems obvious, as they represent predictable engineering adaptations of the fundamental optical measurement technology. The variations demonstrate no more than routine problem-solving using known techniques to address specific environmental constraints, thereby rendering potential claims in this domain anticipated and non-patentable 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