Patents by Inventor Klaus-Ditmar Voigt

Klaus-Ditmar Voigt has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Patent number: 9504381
    Abstract: Combined equipment for non-contacting determination of axial length (AL), anterior chamber depth (VKT) and corneal curvature (HHK) of the eye, are also important for the selection of the intraocular lens IOL to be implanted, particularly the selection of an intraocular lens (IOL) to be implanted, preferably with fixation of the eye by means of a fixating lamp and/or illumination through light sources grouped eccentrically about the observation axis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 27, 2014
    Date of Patent: November 29, 2016
    Assignee: Carl Zeiss Meditec AG
    Inventors: Roland Barth, Roland Bergner, Lothar Mueller, Dietmar Steinmetz, Siegfried Schubert, Klaus-Ditmar Voigt, Frank Behrendt, Burkhard Dietzel, Axel Doering
  • Publication number: 20140375951
    Abstract: Combined equipment for non-contacting determination of axial length (AL), anterior chamber depth (VKT) and corneal curvature (HHK) of the eye, are also important for the selection of the intraocular lens IOL to be implanted, particularly the selection of an intraocular lens (IOL) to be implanted, preferably with fixation of the eye by means of a fixating lamp and/or illumination through light sources grouped eccentrically about the observation axis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 27, 2014
    Publication date: December 25, 2014
    Inventors: Roland Barth, Roland Bergner, Lothar Mueller, Dietmar Steinmetz, Siegfried Schubert, Klaus-Ditmar Voigt, Frank Behrendt, Burkhard Dietzel, Axel Doering
  • Patent number: 8764192
    Abstract: An opthalmological measuring instrument, e.g. for determining the corneal curvature, anterior chamber depth, axial length, or the like, including measuring systems for determining measurement of the mentioned physical parameters. The measuring systems are connected to an evaluation unit which verifies whether quality parameters regarding the measurements are satisfied and generates a corresponding signal that indicates to the medical professional user that a proper measurement can be taken.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 13, 2007
    Date of Patent: July 1, 2014
    Assignee: Carl Zeiss Meditec AG
    Inventors: Roland Barth, Frank Behrendt, Roland Bergner, Klaus-Ditmar Voigt
  • Patent number: 8764195
    Abstract: Combined equipment for non-contacting determination of axial length (AL), anterior chamber depth (VKT) and corneal curvature (HHK) of the eye, are also important for the selection of the intraocular lens IOL to be implanted, particularly the selection of an intraocular lens (IOL) to be implanted, preferably with fixation of the eye by means of a fixating lamp and/or illumination through light sources grouped eccentrically about the observation axis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 12, 2012
    Date of Patent: July 1, 2014
    Assignee: Carl Zeiss Meditec AG
    Inventors: Roland Barth, Roland Bergner, Lothar Mueller, Dietmar Steinmetz, Siegfried Schubert, Klaus-Ditmar Voigt, Frank Behrendt, Burkhard Dietzel, Axel Doering
  • Patent number: 8408703
    Abstract: A spectrometer is described, especially for an optical coherence tomograph for detecting parameters of the human eye, with said spectrometer having an input for measurement radiation to be analyzed, fanning the measurement radiation spectrally out along a direction in a fan and guiding it onto a detector that extends along the direction and comprises a plurality of detector pixels that are sensitive to the measurement radiation, with the spectrometer having an adjusting element which can be adjusted in a controlled manner to adjust the relative position of the fan and the detector, thereby optimizing the incidence position of the fan on the detector, in which it is provided that the detector has at least two superimposed, adjacent pixel lines, and a control device is provided which reads out the superimposed pixels of a plurality of pixel lines in a combined manner for a spectral analysis of the measurement radiation in a pixel binning and evaluates signal differences between superimposed pixels to control th
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 24, 2008
    Date of Patent: April 2, 2013
    Assignee: Carl Zeiss Meditec AG
    Inventors: Martin Hacker, Roland Bergner, Ralf Ebersbach, Klaus-Ditmar Voigt, Roland Barth, Eberhard Hofmann, Peter Klopfleisch
  • Publication number: 20120287399
    Abstract: Combined equipment for non-contacting determination of axial length (AL), anterior chamber depth (VKT) and corneal curvature (HHK) of the eye, are also important for the selection of the intraocular lens IOL to be implanted, particularly the selection of an intraocular lens (IOL) to be implanted, preferably with fixation of the eye by means of a fixating lamp and/or illumination through light sources grouped eccentrically about the observation axis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 12, 2012
    Publication date: November 15, 2012
    Applicant: CARL ZEISS JENA GMBH
    Inventors: Roland Barth, Roland Bergner, Lothar Mueller, Dietmar Steinmetz, Siegfried Schubert, Klaus-Ditmar Voigt, Frank Behrendt, Burkhard Dietzel, Axel Doering
  • Patent number: 7887185
    Abstract: The invention is directed to an arrangement and a method for measuring the anterior segment of the eye using interferometric means. The eye is illuminated by a convergent beam bundle and aligned with the optical axis of the measuring device by generating directional stimuli and accommodation stimuli by means of a display which is mirrored into the beam path.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 5, 2008
    Date of Patent: February 15, 2011
    Assignee: Carl Zeiss Meditec AG
    Inventors: Roland Barth, Roland Bergner, Klaus-Ditmar Voigt, Frank Behrendt, Burkhard Dietzel, Eberhard Hofmann, Gert Stober, Peter Klopfleisch
  • Publication number: 20100214533
    Abstract: A spectrometer is described, especially for an optical coherence tomograph (1) for detecting parameters of the human eye, with said spectrometer having an input for measurement radiation to be analyzed, fanning the measurement radiation spectrally out along a direction in a fan and guiding it onto a detector that extends along the direction and comprises a plurality of detector pixels that are sensitive to the measurement radiation, with the spectrometer (2) having an adjusting element (5) which can be adjusted in a controlled manner to adjust the relative position of the fan and the detector (8), thereby optimizing the incidence position (F) of the fan on the detector (8), in which it is provided that the detector (8) has at least two superimposed, adjacent pixel lines, and a control device (9) is provided which reads out the superimposed pixels of a plurality of pixel lines in a combined manner for a spectral analysis of the measurement radiation in a pixel binning and evaluates signal differences between s
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 24, 2008
    Publication date: August 26, 2010
    Applicant: CARL ZEISS MEDITEC AG
    Inventors: Martin Hacker, Roland Bergner, Ralf Ebersbach, Klaus-Ditmar Voigt, Roland barth, Eberhard Hofmann, Peter Klopfleisch
  • Publication number: 20100053554
    Abstract: The invention relates to an opthalmological measuring instrument, e.g. for determining the corneal curvature, anterior chamber depth, axial length, or the like, comprising measuring systems for determining said variables. The measuring systems are connected to an evaluation unit which verifies whether quality parameters regarding the measurements are satisfied and generates a corresponding signal that indicates to the user that a proper measurement can be taken.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 13, 2007
    Publication date: March 4, 2010
    Applicant: CARL ZEISS MEDITEC AG
    Inventors: Roland Barth, Frank Behrendt, Roland Bergner, Klaus-Ditmar Voigt
  • Publication number: 20080252852
    Abstract: The invention is directed to an arrangement and a method for measuring the anterior segment of the eye using interferometric means. The eye is illuminated by a convergent beam bundle and aligned with the optical axis of the measuring device by generating directional stimuli and accommodation stimuli by means of a display which is mirrored into the beam path.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 5, 2008
    Publication date: October 16, 2008
    Inventors: Ronald Barth, Ronald Bergner, Klaus-Ditmar Voigt, Frank Behrendt, Burkard Dietzel, Eberhard Hofmann, Gert Stober, Peter Klopfleisch
  • Patent number: 7380939
    Abstract: The invention is directed to an arrangement and a method for measuring the anterior segment of the eye using interferometric means. The eye is illuminated by a convergent beam bundle and aligned with the optical axis of the measuring device by generating directional stimuli and accommodation stimuli by means of a display which is mirrored into the beam path.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 14, 2004
    Date of Patent: June 3, 2008
    Assignee: Carl Zeiss Meditec AG
    Inventors: Roland Barth, Roland Bergner, Klaus-Ditmar Voigt, Frank Behrendt, Burkhard Dietzel, Eberhard Hofmann, Gert Stober, Peter Klopfleisch
  • Publication number: 20080111972
    Abstract: Combined equipment for non-contacting determination of axial length (AL), anterior chamber depth (VKT) and corneal curvature (HHK) of the eye, are also important for the selection of the intraocular lens IOL to be implanted, particularly the selection of an intraocular lens (IOL) to be implanted, preferably with fixation of the eye by means of a fixating lamp and/or illumination through light sources grouped eccentrically about the observation axis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 31, 2007
    Publication date: May 15, 2008
    Applicant: CARL ZEISS MEDITEC AG
    Inventors: Roland Barth, Roland Bergner, Lothar Mueller, Dietmar Steinmetz, Siegfried Schubert, Klaus-Ditmar Voigt, Frank Behrendt, Burkhard Dietzel, Axel Doering
  • Patent number: 7322699
    Abstract: Combined equipment for non-contacting determination of axial length (AL), anterior chamber depth (VKT) and corneal curvature (HHK) of the eye, are also important for the selection of the intraocular lens IOL to be implanted, particularly the selection of an intraocular lens (IOL) to be implanted, preferably with fixation of the eye by means of a fixating lamp and/or illumination through light sources grouped eccentrically about the observation axis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 10, 2004
    Date of Patent: January 29, 2008
    Assignee: Carl Zeiss Meditec AG
    Inventors: Roland Barth, Roland Bergner, Lothar Mueller, Dietmar Steinmetz, Siegfried Schubert, Klaus-Ditmar Voigt, Frank Behrendt, Burkhard Dietzel, Axel Doering
  • Patent number: 7284858
    Abstract: The invention relates to a method for determining distances in the anterior ocular segment, preferably of the pupils and/or the diameter of the iris, wherein the image of at least part of the eye is recorded and digitized using an imaging device and an array for illuminating the eye. On the basis of said digital image, a center of gravity analysis and the determination of the central point are carried out, especially for the position of the pupils, by conducting an intensity and threshold analysis as rough determination. Based on said rough determination, a fine detection of the position of the edges of the pupil and/or the edges of the iris is carried out. Additionally, the angle between the visual axis and the optical axis of the eye can be determined from the position of a fixed reflection to the center of the pupil and/or the center of the iris.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 16, 2002
    Date of Patent: October 23, 2007
    Assignee: Carl Zeiss Meditec AG
    Inventors: Roland Bergner, Roland Barth, Axel Doering, Frank Behrend, Klaus-Ditmar Voigt
  • Publication number: 20070052925
    Abstract: The invention is directed to an arrangement and a method for measuring the anterior segment of the eye using interferometric means. The eye is illuminated by a convergent beam bundle and aligned with the optical axis of the measuring device by generating directional stimuli and accommodation stimuli by means of a display which is mirrored into the beam path.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 14, 2004
    Publication date: March 8, 2007
    Inventors: Roland Barth, Roland Bergner, Klaus-Ditmar Voigt, Frank Behrendt, Burkhard Dietzel, Eberhard Hofmann, Gert Stober, Peter Klopfleisch
  • Publication number: 20050018137
    Abstract: Combined equipment for non-contacting determination of axial length (AL), anterior chamber depth (VKT) and corneal curvature (HHK) of the eye, are also important for the selection of the intraocular lens IOL to be implanted, particularly the selection of an intraocular lens (IOL) to be implanted, preferably with fixation of the eye by means of a fixating lamp and/or illumination through light sources grouped eccentrically about the observation axis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 10, 2004
    Publication date: January 27, 2005
    Inventors: Roland Barth, Roland Bergner, Lothar Mueller, Dietmar Steinmetz, Siegfried Schubert, Klaus-Ditmar Voigt, Frank Behrendt, Burkhard Dietzel, Axel Doering
  • Patent number: 6779891
    Abstract: Combined equipment for non-contacting determination of axial length (AL), anterior chamber depth (VKT) and corneal curvature (HHK) of the eye are also important for the selection of the intraocular lens IOL to be implanted, particularly the selection of an intraocular lens IOL to be implanted, preferably with fixation of the eye by means of a fixating lamp and/or illumination through light sources grouped eccentrically about the observation axis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 1, 2001
    Date of Patent: August 24, 2004
    Assignee: Carl Zeiss Jena GmbH
    Inventors: Roland Barth, Roland Bergner, Lothar Mueller, Dietmar Steinmetz, Siegfried Schubert, Klaus-Ditmar Voigt, Frank Behrendt, Burkhard Dietzel, Axel Doering
  • Publication number: 20040070728
    Abstract: The invention relates to a method for determining distances in the anterior ocular segment, preferably of the pupils and/or the diameter of the iris, wherein the image of at least part of the eye is recorded and digitized using an imaging device and an array for illuminating the eye. On the basis of said digital image, a center of gravity analysis and the determination of the central point are carried out, especially for the position of the pupils, by conducting an intensity and threshold analysis as rough determination. Based on said rough determination, a fine detection of the position of the edges of the pupil and/or the edges of the iris is carried out. Additionally, the angle between the visual axis and the optical axis of the eye can be determined from the position of a fixed reflection to the center of the pupil and/or the center of the iris.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 18, 2003
    Publication date: April 15, 2004
    Inventors: Roland Bergner, Roland Barth, Axel Doering, Frank Behrend, Klaus-Ditmar Voigt
  • Patent number: 6325513
    Abstract: An arrangement for use with a device that determines subjective refraction and/or performs other visual functions, comprises at least one light source, at least one light modulator for modulating the light source to produce modulated light, a driving unit for controlling said modulator to modulate the light source in accordance with video information corresponding to a video image, a two-dimensional deflector for deflecting the modulated light to produce a two-dimensional image, an optical transmitter for optically transmitting the light of the light source, and an optical projector for optically projecting the two-dimensional image onto a retina of an eye to be examined.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 8, 2000
    Date of Patent: December 4, 2001
    Assignee: Carl Zeiss Jena GmbH
    Inventors: Roland Bergner, Klaus-Ditmar Voigt
  • Patent number: 6149272
    Abstract: An arrangement for use with a device that determines subjective refraction and/or performs other visual functions, comprises at least one light source, at least one light modulator for modulating the light source to produce modulated light, a driving unit for controlling said modulator to modulate the light source in accordance with video information corresponding to a video image, a two-dimensional deflector for deflecting the modulated light to produce a two-dimensional image, an optical transmitter for optically transmitting the light of the light source, and an optical projector for optically projecting the two-dimensional image onto a retina of an eye to be examined.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 20, 1997
    Date of Patent: November 21, 2000
    Assignee: Carl Zeiss Jena GmbH
    Inventors: Roland Bergner, Klaus-Ditmar Voigt