Adaptive Eye-Imaging Systems for Specialized Environments

Publication ID: 24-11857261_0004_PTD
Published: November 07, 2025
Category:Specialized Variations & Niche Solutions

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Adaptive Eye-Imaging Systems for Specialized Environments,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11857261_0004_PTD, Published November 07, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11857261_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. 11,857,261.

Summary of the Inventive Concept

The inventive concept disclosed herein adapts the original eye-imaging system for specialized applications, such as disaster relief, high-security needs, extreme weather conditions, remote areas, and search and rescue operations.

Background and Problem Solved

The original eye-imaging system, as described in the original patent, provides uniform illumination of a patient's eye. However, its design limitations make it unsuitable for use in specialized environments where unique operational requirements and constraints exist. The new inventive concept addresses these limitations by introducing adaptive designs and features that cater to these specific needs.

Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept

The inventive concept comprises a range of adaptive eye-imaging systems, each tailored to a specific environment or application. For instance, the disaster-relief eye-imaging system features a portable and waterproof light source, while the high-security eye-imaging apparatus incorporates encrypted data transmission and unauthorized access detection. The extreme weather condition system is designed with a protective casing and high-wind or high-humidity resistant components. The remote area system utilizes a solar-powered light source, and the search and rescue compact apparatus is optimized for confined spaces. Each system incorporates illuminator fibers with skewed fiber angles, ensuring uniform illumination in their respective environments.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The new inventive concept introduces novel adaptations to the original eye-imaging system, specifically designed for specialized environments. The inventive step lies in the unique combination of features and components that address the specific challenges and constraints of each environment, resulting in a non-obvious and innovative solution.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Alternative embodiments of the inventive concept could include adaptations for other specialized environments, such as space exploration or underwater operations. Variations of the design could also incorporate different types of light sources, optical lenses, or illuminator fibers to further enhance the system's performance and versatility.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

The adaptive eye-imaging systems disclosed herein have significant commercial potential in various industries, including healthcare, disaster relief, security, and search and rescue operations. The systems' ability to operate in specialized environments and cater to unique operational requirements makes them attractive solutions for organizations and entities operating in these areas.

CPC Classifications

SectionClassGroup
A A61 A61B3/14
A A61 A61B3/0008
A A61 A61B3/125
A A61 A61B3/1208
A A61 A61B3/1241
G G02 G02B6/0008

Field of Art

Ophthalmological imaging systems, optical fiber illumination technologies, medical diagnostic imaging with a focus on eye examination instrumentation

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

A biomedical engineer or optical systems designer with expertise in medical imaging, proficient in optical fiber design, light transmission principles, and medical device adaptation for specialized environments

Obviousness Rationale

A person of ordinary skill would recognize that the source patent's fundamental eye-imaging system design provides a flexible technical framework that can be readily adapted to different environmental contexts. The core optical principles of skewed fiber illumination and uniform light distribution are transferable across various specialized use cases. The PTD's variations represent predictable engineering modifications that extend the original patent's core technological concept through routine design adaptations.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element
Illuminator fibers with skewed light output pointing lines
PTD Variation
Adapting fiber configurations for disaster relief, high-security, and remote area imaging systems
Obviousness Reasoning
A PHOSITA would recognize that the fundamental fiber angle principles remain consistent, with environmental adaptations representing predictable design modifications to address specific operational constraints
Source Patent Element
Optical axis and lens configuration for eye imaging
PTD Variation
Miniaturized and specialized lens systems for search and rescue or confined space applications
Obviousness Reasoning
Scaling and adapting optical systems for different environments is a standard engineering practice, with the core optical principles remaining fundamentally unchanged
Source Patent Element
Light source integrated with illumination fiber array
PTD Variation
Alternative power sources like solar or specialized waterproof/encrypted light sources
Obviousness Reasoning
Substituting power sources and adding environmental protection represents a known technique for extending medical imaging technologies to challenging operational contexts
Source Patent Element
Uniform illumination through fiber array design
PTD Variation
Maintaining uniform illumination principles across extreme weather, remote, and specialized environments
Obviousness Reasoning
The core optical transmission principles are preserved, with environmental adaptations representing predictable engineering solutions to maintain consistent performance
Source Patent Element
Optical imaging system for eye examination
PTD Variation
Expanding application domains from clinical settings to disaster relief, search and rescue, and high-security scenarios
Obviousness Reasoning
Translating medical imaging technologies across different operational contexts is a standard approach in biomedical engineering, representing an obvious extension of existing technological capabilities
35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Based on US Patent 11857261's foundational eye-imaging system design, the presented Published Technical Disclosure demonstrates that the claimed variations represent obvious modifications to the prior art. A person having ordinary skill in the art would readily recognize that the disclosed adaptations constitute predictable engineering extensions of the source patent's core technological principles, thus rendering potential derivative claims obvious and non-patentable under 35 U.S.C. Section 103.

Original Patent Information

Patent NumberUS 11,857,261
TitleEye-imaging system and apparatus with coordinated illuminator fibers having a skewed fiber angle