Patents Examined by Jack Dinh
  • Patent number: 11487361
    Abstract: Described are various embodiments of a light field device and vision-based testing system using same. Different embodiments provide for a vision-based testing device comprising a one or more view zone optimization techniques such as, but not limited to, a predominant view zone isolator, a view zone output realignment solution, and a coarse view zone adjustment transfer solution, as well as other view zone artefact reduction techniques and multi-depth perception adjustment techniques.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 24, 2022
    Date of Patent: November 1, 2022
    Assignee: EVOLUTION OPTIKS LIMITED
    Inventors: Faleh Mohammad Faleh Altal, Raul Mihali, Guillaume Lussier
  • Patent number: 11484198
    Abstract: A wide-field fundus indirect ophthalmoscopy method and apparatus are provided that can be miniaturized to be suitable for employment in a smartphone and that overcome limitations of existing smartphone wide field fundus imaging devices and methods, such as high cost, clinical deployment challenges and limited field of view. The wide-field fundus indirect ophthalmoscopy method and apparatus are also well suited for use in rural and underserved areas where both expensive instruments and skilled operators are typically not available. The wide-field fundus indirect ophthalmoscopy method and apparatus enable wide-field snapshot fundus images to be captured with wide fields of view (FOV) under mydriatic and non-mydriatic conditions and also enables video recordings of the fundus to be captured from which montages can be constructed with even wider FOVs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 17, 2018
    Date of Patent: November 1, 2022
    Assignee: THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS
    Inventors: Xincheng Yao, Devrim Toslak
  • Patent number: 11487078
    Abstract: A lens assembly driving apparatus includes a holder, a metal yoke, a carrier, a lens assembly, a magnet set, a coil and at least one elastic element. The metal yoke is coupled with the holder. The carrier is movably disposed in the metal yoke. The carrier includes an object-side portion and at least three inner surfaces. The object-side portion has an object-side central hole. The lens assembly has an optical axis. The optical axis is corresponding to the object-side central hole. The lens assembly is coupled in the carrier. A movement of the lens assembly relative to the holder is according to a movement of the carrier. The magnet set includes only two magnets. The coil surrounds and is fixed at an exterior of the carrier. The elastic element is coupled with the carrier and the holder.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 6, 2020
    Date of Patent: November 1, 2022
    Assignee: LARGAN DIGITAL CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Chun-Yi Lu, Te-Sheng Tseng, Ming-Ta Chou
  • Patent number: 11474332
    Abstract: A converter lens according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention is a converter lens that has a negative refractive power and increases a focal length of an entire system. The converter lens includes a front group having a positive refractive power and a rear group having a negative refractive power, and the front group is a lens unit having a combined refractive power having a maximum positive refractive power in a case where the combined refractive power is obtained by combining a refractive power of each lens in order from the lens closest to an object toward an image side. At this time, a focal length of the front group, a focal length of the converter lens, and a lateral magnification of the converter lens when the converter lens is disposed on an image side of a master lens are determined as appropriate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 20, 2020
    Date of Patent: October 18, 2022
    Assignee: CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHA
    Inventors: Hiroki Ebe, Shinichiro Saito
  • Patent number: 11452440
    Abstract: A visual function evaluation is performed using a sequence of interactions with a mobile device. A patient user may perform a variety of visual tests using the mobile device. The mobile device transmits the test results to a remote server implementing analysis of the visual function results using network service. The network service receives the test results, processes the results, and provides the processed results to a healthcare provider. The processed results may include trends of the user's visual function test performance. The healthcare provider, such as a physician, may optimize and administer treatment based on the data. Early detection of changes in visual function can enable the healthcare provider to individualize treatment, helping to prevent vision loss while minimizing visits to the office, discomfort, and expense.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 2, 2020
    Date of Patent: September 27, 2022
    Assignee: The Board of Trustees of the Leland Stanford Junior University
    Inventors: Daniel Palanker, Mark Blumenkranz
  • Patent number: 11428912
    Abstract: Provided is a zoom lens including, from object side: one/two first positive units including a lens unit arranged at closest to object side not movable for zooming ; one/two second negative units movable toward image side for zooming from wide end to telephoto end; one/two third units including a negative unit arranged closest to object side and movable along a locus convex toward object side for zooming; a fourth positive unit movable for zooming; and a fifth unit, and including an aperture stop in image side of the fourth unit. A distance between object side surface of the first unit and the aperture stop, a length of the first unit, and movement amounts of the second unit from wide end to telephoto end and of the fourth unit from wide end to an intermediate zoom state where the second and third units are closest to each other are set appropriately.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 14, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 30, 2022
    Assignee: CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHA
    Inventor: Yutaka Iriyama
  • Patent number: 11415778
    Abstract: An optical imaging lens may include a first lens element, a second lens element, a third lens element, a fourth lens element, a fifth lens element, a sixth lens element, and a seventh lens element positioned in an order from an object side to an image side along an optical axis. Through designing concave and/or convex surface of the lens elements, the optical imaging lens may have improved imaging quality, enlarged aperture stop and reduced optical imaging lens length while the optical imaging lens may satisfy D11t61*Fno/ImgH?1.200 and 110?V2+V3+V4+V5?145, wherein a distance from an object side surface of the first lens element to an object side surface of the sixth lens element along the optical axis is represented by D11t61, a f-number of the optical imaging lens is represented by Fno, an image height of the optical imaging lens is represented by ImgH, and Abbe numbers of the second to fifth lens elements are represented by V2, V3, V4, V5.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 26, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 16, 2022
    Assignee: Genius Electronic Optical (Xiamen) Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Jia-Sin Jhang, Maozong Lin, Feng Li, Yongfeng Lai
  • Patent number: 11406265
    Abstract: A method of automating the collection, association, and coordination of multiple medical data sources using a coordinating service application, computer, database, and/or server system to manage devices, examinations, and people involved in the medical examination and treatment process. In an embodiment, the method comprises authenticating a user for a premises, a device, or a device group, validating particular use of the device based on user credentials or type of device or device group, associating a medical examination with a patient or a medical examination schedule, associating medical examination data from a device or device group with a related medical examination session, routing medical examination data to a computer, database, or server, and pairing medical examination session data with a medical interpretation, clinical testing results, diagnoses, and/or other recorded information.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 22, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 9, 2022
    Assignee: Scanoptix, Inc.
    Inventors: Arjun Dirghangi, Dustin Williams, Jeffrey Iris, Ayush Sagar
  • Patent number: 11409086
    Abstract: A variable magnification optical system comprising a plurality of lens groups which includes a first negative lens group having negative refractive power, a second negative lens group disposed at a more image side than the first negative lens group and having negative refractive power, a third negative lens group disposed at a more image side than the second negative lens group and having negative refractive power; upon varying a magnification, distances between adjacent lens groups being varied; the first negative lens group being movable to include a component in a direction perpendicular to the optical axis as a vibration reduction lens group; the second negative lens group being moved along the optical axis upon carrying out focusing; and the predetermined conditional expression (s) being satisfied. The variable magnification optical system can attain a high optical performance and be made in small in size.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 20, 2018
    Date of Patent: August 9, 2022
    Assignee: Nikon Corporation
    Inventors: Takahiro Ishikawa, Norikazu Yokoi
  • Patent number: 11409087
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to optical lens, and provides a zoom lens including, from an object side to an image side in sequence: a first lens having a negative refractive power, a second lens having a positive refractive power, a third lens having a negative refractive power, a fourth lens having a positive refractive power, a fifth lens group having a negative refractive power; distances between adjacent two of the first lens, the second lens, the third lens, the fourth lens and the fifth lens group are variable in the direction of the optical axis; the fifth lens group including a fifth lens having a positive refractive power and a sixth lens having a negative refractive power; wherein the zoom lens satisfies conditions of: f_Tele/f_Wide>1.8; 4.78?LB_Tele/LB_Wide?6.20; 76.00??1?82.00; 58.00??2?78.00; and 76.00??6?82.00.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 12, 2021
    Date of Patent: August 9, 2022
    Assignee: Changzhou Raytech Optronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Hiroyuki Teraoka
  • Patent number: 11406259
    Abstract: Optical sensors, systems and methods of use thereof are provided. Aspects of the subject systems include a sensor having a sensing surface and a configuration that directs a first optical signal to interact with the sensing surface at a first incident angle, and directs a second optical signal to interact with the sensing surface at a second incident angle. The subject sensors, systems and methods find use, e.g., in the diagnosis of dry eye disease.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 15, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 9, 2022
    Assignee: LACRISCIENCES, LLC
    Inventors: Paul T. Gavaris, Chris D. Geddes, Ali H. Ghovanlou, Jay M. Eastman, Zachary M. Eastman
  • Patent number: 11406258
    Abstract: A system and method for measuring biomechanical properties of tissues without external excitation are capable of measuring and quantifying these parameters of tissues in situ and in vivo. The system and method preferably utilize a phase-sensitive optical coherence tomography (OCT) system for measuring the displacement caused by the intrinsic heartbeat. The method allows noninvasive and nondestructive quantification of tissue mechanical properties. Preferably, the method is used to detect tissue stiffness and to evaluate its stiffness due to intrinsic pulsatile motion from the heartbeat. This noninvasive method can evaluate the biomechanical properties of the tissues in vivo for detecting the onset and progression of degenerative or other diseases and evaluating the efficacy of therapies.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 22, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 9, 2022
    Assignee: UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON SYSTEM
    Inventors: Kirill V. Larin, Achuth Nair, Manmohan Singh, Salavat Aglyamov
  • Patent number: 11406260
    Abstract: Devices and methods for measuring high order aberrations from an eye are described. A method includes obtaining information indicating one or more aberrations of an eye, and obtaining information indicating one or more of a visual axis of the eye, a center of a pupil of the eye, and a comeal vertex of the eye. The information from the optical device is used to modify a design of a contact lens so that a combination of the eye and the modified contact lens has reduced high order aberrations. In some cases, information indicating the orientation of the contact lens positioned on the eye is also used. The optical device may include an aberrometer; a first light source for providing first light toward an eye; a lens assembly for collecting light from the eye; and a first image sensor for receiving light that has been transmitted through the lens assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 2, 2019
    Date of Patent: August 9, 2022
    Assignee: Ovitz Corporation
    Inventors: Joung Yoon Kim, Nicolas Scott Brown
  • Patent number: 11399715
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a medical imaging binocular indirect ophthalmoscope with onboard sensor array and computational processing unit, enabling simultaneous or time-delayed viewing and collaborative review of photographs or videos from an eye examination. The invention also claims a method for photographing and integrating information associated with the images, videos, or other data generated from the eye examination.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 22, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 2, 2022
    Assignee: Scanoptix, Inc.
    Inventors: Arjun Dirghangi, Dustin Williams, Jeffrey Iris, Ayush Sagar, Gopal Metro, Varundev Babu, Daniel Lagalante, Renat Badykov
  • Patent number: 11391912
    Abstract: A mounting assembly for mounting a mirror to a frame in a laser scanning unit of an electrophotographic image forming device includes a bracket attached between the frame and the mirror. The bracket includes a body having a first surface and a second surface transverse to the first surface. A first set of protrusions extends from the first surface for defining a first gap between the frame and the bracket that limits adhesive thickness therebetween when the first surface of the bracket is adhesively attached to the frame. A second set of protrusions extends form the second surface for defining a second gap between the mirror and the bracket that limits adhesive thickness therebetween when the second surface of the bracket is adhesively attached to the mirror.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 26, 2020
    Date of Patent: July 19, 2022
    Assignee: LEXMARK INTERNATIONAL, INC.
    Inventor: Jason Lee Rowe
  • Patent number: 11389061
    Abstract: Ophthalmic imaging systems and related methods provide pseudo feedback to aid a user in aligning the user's eye with an optical axis of the imaging system. An ophthalmic imaging system includes an ophthalmic imaging device having an optical axis, a display device, an eye camera, and a control unit. The display device displays a fixation target viewable by the user. The eye camera images the eye to generate eye image data. The control unit processes the eye image data to determine a position of the eye relative to the optical axis, processes the position of the eye relative to the optical axis to generate a pseudo position of the eye relative to the optical axis, and causes the display device to display an indication that provides feedback to the user that the eye is located at the pseudo position of the eye relative to the optical axis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 24, 2020
    Date of Patent: July 19, 2022
    Assignee: Notal Vision, Ltd.
    Inventors: Amit Pascal, Omer Rafaeli, Yair Alster, Gidon Goren-Gratzyani
  • Patent number: 11385443
    Abstract: An optical imaging lens including a first lens element, a second lens element, a third lens element, a fourth lens element, a fifth lens element, a sixth lens element and a seventh lens element sequentially along an optical axis from an object-side to an image-side is provided. The optical imaging lens satisfies the condition expression of (G67+T7)/(T1+T2)?1.600, wherein G67 is an air gap from the sixth lens element to the seventh lens element along the optical axis, T1 is a thickness of the first lens element along the optical axis, T2 is a thickness of the second lens element along the optical axis, and T7 is a thickness of the seventh lens element along the optical axis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 26, 2020
    Date of Patent: July 12, 2022
    Assignee: GENIUS ELECTRONIC OPTICAL (XIAMEN) CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Qingzhi Zhu, Ou Zhou, Huabin Liao
  • Patent number: 11378840
    Abstract: A display has a screen which incorporates a light modulator. The screen may be a front projection screen or a rear-projection screen. The screen is illuminated with light from a light source comprising an array of controllable light-emitters. The controllable-emitters and elements of the light modulator may be controlled to adjust the intensity of light emanating from corresponding areas on the screen. The display may provide a high dynamic range.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 6, 2019
    Date of Patent: July 5, 2022
    Assignee: Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation
    Inventors: Lorne A. Whitehead, Gregory John Ward, Wolfgang Stuerzlinger, Helge Seetzen, Don Graham
  • Patent number: 11375893
    Abstract: A method of selecting a toric lens by taking into consideration the magnitude and orientation of the posterior cornea and/or the location of the incision axis is described. The magnitude and orientation of the posterior cornea can be calculated as a function of the measured pre-operative orientation of the steep meridian of the anterior cornea.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 18, 2019
    Date of Patent: July 5, 2022
    Assignee: Johnson & Johnson Surgical Vision, Inc.
    Inventors: Sanjeev Kasthurirangan, Stanley S. Bentow
  • Patent number: 11372191
    Abstract: An imaging lens assembly includes a plastic barrel and a lens set, and the lens set is disposed in the plastic barrel. The plastic barrel includes an object-side outer surface, a first inner surface and a second inner surface. The lens set has an optical axis, and includes, in order from an object side to an image side thereof, at least one plastic lens element and a spacer. A light-absorbing coating is disposed on the plastic lens element. The spacer includes an object-side connecting surface and a relative surface. When the object-side connecting surface is connected with a neighboring object-side optical element, the relative surface is out of touch with the neighboring object-side optical element. There is an overlap between the second inner surface and the relative surface along a direction parallel to the optical axis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 7, 2020
    Date of Patent: June 28, 2022
    Assignee: LARGAN PRECISION CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Cheng-Feng Lin, Ming-Ta Chou