Abstract: A user-wearable visualization system comprising a carrier suitable for the retention of a lighting assembly and a viewing and collection system allows for the collection of images or video of objects under one or more lighting conditions, wherein the collected images may be enhanced or merged together to form a more detailed presentation of an object being viewed and presented to a user on a local display. Further disclosed are lighting assemblies that provide for the light necessary to collect images under different lighting conditions and optical filtering that allows for a limitation of the light viewable and collected.

Abstract: A user-wearable examination/visualization/collection system with light enhancement comprising a carrier suitable for the retention of a lighting assembly and a viewing and collection system is presented wherein images or video of objects may be collected under natural (e.g., white) light and/or non-visible light (e.g., IR, UV) conditions, processed and presented to a user on a local display. Further disclosed are lighting assemblies that provide for the light necessary to collect images different lighting conditions and optical filtering that allows for a limitation of the light viewable and collected.

Abstract: A user-wearable examination/visualization/collection system with light enhancement comprising a carrier suitable for the retention of a lighting assembly and a viewing and collection system is presented wherein images or video of objects may be collected under natural (i.e., white) light and/or colored light (e.g., IR) conditions, processed and presented to a user on a local display. Further disclosed are lighting assemblies that provide for the light necessary to collect images different lighting conditions and optical filtering that allows for a limitation of the light viewable and collected.

Abstract: The invention disclosed relates to a removable eyewear filter system configured to by placed on a surgical or dental eyewear that includes loupe or magnification devices that allow for the filtering of light wavelengths for the purpose of viewing areas that may be generating a fluorescent light, where the removable eyewear filter system includes a frame incorporating a plurality of lens, each of which includes a loupe of known magnification and a filter element, removably attachable to the frame, includes a first section substantially adjacent the lens and a second section substantially adjacent a distal end of the loupes, wherein the filter elements are configured to attenuate light wavelengths in an undesired wavelength band and allow light wavelengths in a desired wavelength band to pass substantially unattenuated.

Abstract: A lighting assembly including a plurality of lighting sources or modules arranged concentrically about an inner circumference of the lighting device, wherein the plurality of lighting sources or modules emit light in at least one of a plurality of wavelength ranges (UV, visible (e.g., blue, green, yellow, orange, red, white, etc.), IR) onto a lighting director device that redirects the emitted light toward a lens system, wherein optical characteristics of the lens system being selected to focus the light onto a viewing point a known distance from the lighting assembly. Further disclosed is a passthrough within the lighting director device that allows light positioned on a base of the lighting device to pass through the lighting director.

Abstract: A user-wearable visualization system comprising a carrier suitable for the retention of a lighting assembly and a viewing and collection system allows for the collection of images or video of objects under one or more lighting conditions, wherein the collected images may be enhanced or merged together to form a more detailed presentation of an object being viewed and presented to a user on a local display. Further disclosed are lighting assemblies that provide for the light necessary to collect images under different lighting conditions and optical filtering that allows for a limitation of the light viewable and collected.

Abstract: A method of assembly of a magnification device formed having a first section and a second section, wherein within each of the first section and the second section are formed a plurality of ridges and a plurality of spaces therebetween, inserting optical components with the formed spaces and joining the first and second sections together and an eyepiece assembly is slidably engageable into a proximate end of the magnification device to focus an object a known distance from a distal end of the magnification device. Further discloses is an eyewear incorporating the assembled magnification devices.

Abstract: A user-wearable examination/visualization/collection system with light enhancement comprising a carrier suitable for the retention of a lighting assembly and a viewing and collection system is presented wherein images or video of objects may be collected under natural (e.g., white) light and/or non-visible light (e.g., IR, UV) conditions, processed and presented to a user on a local display. Further disclosed are lighting assemblies that provide for the light necessary to collect images different lighting conditions and optical filtering that allows for a limitation of the light viewable and collected.

Abstract: A body cavity treatment device including a plurality of lighting sources that are configured to provide for the detection of infection and the treatment of the detected infection, wherein the lighting sources are positioned substantially adjacent to the detected infection when the treatment device is inserted into the body cavity. In one aspect, an active cooling device is incorporated to maintain consistent temperature of the device within the body cavity.

Abstract: A method of assembly of a magnification device formed having a first section and a second section, wherein within each of the first section and the second section are formed a plurality of ridges and a plurality of spaces therebetween, inserting optical components with the formed spaces and joining the first and second sections together and an eyepiece assembly is slidably engageable into a proximate end of the magnification device to focus an object a known distance from a distal end of the magnification device. Further discloses is an eyewear incorporating the assembled magnification devices.

Abstract: A lighting assembly including a plurality of lighting sources or modules arranged concentrically about an inner circumference of the lighting device, wherein the plurality of lighting sources or modules emit light in at least one of a plurality of wavelength ranges (UV, visible (e.g., blue, green, yellow, orange, red, white, etc.), IR) onto a lighting director device that redirects the emitted light toward a lens system, the lens system focusing the light onto a viewing point. Further disclosed is a passthrough within the lighting director device that allows light positioned on a base of the lighting device to pass through the lighting director.

Abstract: A light based therapy device for providing light-therapy to an oral cavity of a patient, wherein the light based therapy devices comprises a mouth piece element including a plurality of lighting sources configured to emit light into the oral cavity, a control module configured to selectively provide electrical energy to the light sources to cause the lighting sources to emit light wherein, the control module provides the electrical energy to the lighting sources when the indication of proper placement is received. In one aspect, an active cooling device is incorporated to maintain substantially consistent temperature of the device within the body cavity.

Abstract: A lighting assembly including a plurality of lighting sources or modules arranged concentrically about an inner circumference of the lighting device, wherein the plurality of lighting sources or modules emit light in at least one of a plurality of wavelength ranges (UV, visible (e.g., blue, green, yellow, orange, red, white, etc.), IR) onto a lighting director device that redirects the emitted light toward a lens system, wherein optical characteristics of the lens system being selected to focus the light onto a viewing point a known distance from the lighting assembly. Further disclosed is a passthrough within the lighting director device that allows light positioned on a base of the lighting device to pass through the lighting director.

Abstract: An induction-based lighting system comprising coil assembly, and a lighted LED assembly incorporated onto existing dental mirror devices that provides light to areas viewed by the mirror element when the lighted LED assembly is inserted within or placed within a proximity to the coil assembly.

Abstract: A user-wearable examination/visualization/collection system with light enhancement comprising a carrier suitable for the retention of a lighting assembly and a viewing and collection system is presented wherein images or video of objects may be collected under natural (e.g., white) light and/or non-visible light (e.g., IR, UV) conditions, processed and presented to a user on a local display. Further disclosed are lighting assemblies that provide for the light necessary to collect images different lighting conditions and optical filtering that allows for a limitation of the light viewable and collected.

Abstract: A user-wearable visualization system comprising a carrier suitable for the retention of a lighting assembly and a viewing and collection system allows for the collection of images or video of objects under one or more lighting conditions, wherein the collected images may be enhanced or merged together to form a more detailed presentation of an object being viewed and presented to a user on a local display. Further disclosed are lighting assemblies that provide for the light necessary to collect images under different lighting conditions and optical filtering that allows for a limitation of the light viewable and collected.

Abstract: An eyewear comprising a heads-up display provides information to a user without the user losing focus on a work area is presented. The eyewear further includes magnification devices that are oriented within the eyewear to magnify the work area. The heads-up displays information provides information to the user in a manner such that the user may view the provided information without changing their orientation or eyes.

Abstract: A lighting device comprising a plurality of lighting modules arranged concentrically about an optical axis is disclosed wherein the plurality of lighting modules emit light in at least one of a plurality of wavelength ranges (UV, visible (e.g., blue, green, yellow, orange, red, white, etc.), IR) and are arranged at a non-parallel angle to an optical axis of the lighting device, wherein the emitted light is directed towards a lens system that focuses the light onto a viewing point. A second lighting device is disclosed, wherein the lighting device comprises a plurality of lighting modules arranged concentrically about an inner circumference of the lighting device, wherein the plurality of lighting modules emit light in at least one of a plurality of wavelength ranges (UV, visible (e.g., blue, green, yellow, orange, red, white, etc.), IR) onto a lighting director device that redirects the emitted light toward a lens system that focuses the light onto a viewing point.

Abstract: A user-wearable examination/visualization/collection system with light enhancement comprising a carrier suitable for the retention of a lighting assembly and a viewing and collection system is presented wherein images or video of objects may be collected under natural (e.g., white) light and/or non-visible light (e.g., IR, UV) conditions, processed and presented to a user on a local display. Further disclosed are lighting assemblies that provide for the light necessary to collect images different lighting conditions and optical filtering that allows for a limitation of the light viewable and collected.

Abstract: A eyewear comprising a heads-up display provides information to a user without the user losing focus on a work area is presented. The eyewear further includes magnification devices that are oriented within the eyewear to magnify the work area. The heads-up displays information provides information to the user in a manner such that the user may view the provided information without changing their orientation or eye position.