Published Technical Disclosure Archive

Revolutionizing Eye Care: AI-Powered, Modular, and Remote Eye Examination Systems

Publication ID: 24-11857259_0010_PTD
Published: November 07, 2025
Category:Future Evolutions & Paradigm Shifts

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Revolutionizing Eye Care: AI-Powered, Modular, and Remote Eye Examination Systems,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11857259_0010_PTD, Published November 07, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11857259_0010_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

A next-generation eye examination system that leverages AI, augmented reality, and cloud-based technologies to provide remote, personalized, and comprehensive eye care, making traditional examination methods obsolete.

Background and Problem Solved

The original patent addressed the need for convenient and cost-effective eye examinations. However, it relied on physical examination rooms and limited optical measurement systems. The new inventive concept tackles the limitations of the original patent by introducing AI-powered, modular, and remote eye examination systems that can reach a broader population and provide more accurate diagnoses.

Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept

The new inventive concept comprises a wearable, augmented reality (AR) headset and an AI-powered eye tracking module for automated eye examination. The AR headset displays a virtual examination room, while the AI-powered eye tracking module provides real-time tracking and analysis of the subject's eye movements during the examination. Additionally, the system includes a cloud-based AI platform for remote diagnosis and treatment planning, as well as a handheld OCT scanner and an AI-powered image analysis module for non-invasive, high-resolution eye imaging. The modular, robotic eye examination system enables comprehensive eye examinations with interchangeable modules and AI-powered control.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The new claims introduce the use of AI, AR, and cloud-based technologies to revolutionize eye care, providing a paradigm shift in the field. The inventive step lies in the integration of these technologies to create a remote, personalized, and comprehensive eye examination system that overcomes the limitations of traditional methods.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Alternative embodiments of the inventive concept could include the use of different types of AR headsets, varying AI-powered analytics engines, or alternative cloud-based data storage systems. Variations could also include the integration of additional eye examination modules, such as retinoscopy or slit-lamp examination modules, to further enhance the system's capabilities.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

The inventive concept has significant commercial potential in the eye care industry, particularly in remote or underserved areas. Target industries include healthcare providers, medical device manufacturers, and telemedicine platforms. The system's ability to provide personalized, comprehensive eye care remotely could disrupt traditional eye care models and create new business opportunities.

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 advanced optical tracking and imaging techniques

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

A biomedical engineer or optical systems specialist with expertise in medical imaging, computer vision, AI-assisted diagnostic technologies, and robotic examination systems, holding advanced degrees in bioengineering or optical engineering

Obviousness Rationale

A PHOSITA would recognize that the published technical disclosure represents a predictable extension of the source patent's non-contact eye examination methodology by integrating emerging AI, augmented reality, and cloud-based technologies into an existing optical measurement framework. The core technical principles of automated, non-invasive eye tracking remain consistent, with the PTD merely introducing contemporary computational and interface technologies to enhance the original patent's diagnostic approach. These technological integrations represent incremental improvements using standard engineering design choices within a well-established technological domain.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element
Automated eye tracking arrangement using Lidar for non-contact optical measurements
PTD Variation
AI-powered eye tracking module with real-time movement analysis and cloud-based data processing
Obviousness Reasoning
Predictable application of machine learning techniques to existing optical tracking systems, representing a known method of enhancing diagnostic precision through computational analysis
Source Patent Element
Optical system within a housing for eye examination
PTD Variation
Augmented reality headset displaying virtual examination environment with integrated eye tracking
Obviousness Reasoning
Routine design modification extending traditional examination interfaces using emerging display technologies, representing an obvious user experience enhancement
Source Patent Element
Non-contact optical measurement methodology
PTD Variation
Handheld OCT scanner with AI-powered image analysis and cloud-based storage
Obviousness Reasoning
Straightforward technological progression applying standard machine learning image processing techniques to existing optical coherence tomography diagnostic approaches
Source Patent Element
Automated eye measurement system with computer-controlled optical components
PTD Variation
Modular robotic eye examination system with interchangeable examination modules
Obviousness Reasoning
Logical engineering extension representing a modular design approach consistent with standard medical diagnostic system development practices
35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Pursuant to 35 U.S.C. ยง 103, the variations disclosed in this published technical disclosure would have been obvious to a person having ordinary skill in the art at the time of invention, with reasonable expectation of success, when considered in light of US Patent 11857259's foundational non-contact eye examination methodology. The incremental technological enhancements represent predictable combinations of known techniques within the medical diagnostic imaging domain, thereby establishing robust prior art against potential future patent claims covering similar technological implementations.

Original Patent Information

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