Abstract: A hair wrap article, as disclosed, is a regular or irregular geometric-shaped swath of cloth comprising a cloth area and a cloth edge perimeter; and a securing tab affixed, generally stitched, upon the swath of cloth to receive and secure a portion of the swath of cloth. The securing tab affixes upon the cloth at least a discrete distance, described further herein, from the cloth edge perimeter. The securing tab generally comprises a planar configuration, and may embody any regular or irregular geometric shape. A secondary tab may be further employed and stitched proximate to the securing tab. Representative embodiments may employ slits in the cloth, rather than affixed tabs, to receive and secure a portion of the swath of cloth; and such slits are similarly positioned at least a discrete distance from the cloth edge. Various embodiments may employ a combination of securing tabs, secondary tabs, and slits.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a novel long-handled towel device. The device is a bathroom assistance device for use by the elderly and other physically limited individuals to help dry themselves off after bathing. The long-handled towel device comprises an elongated shaft component comprising a first end and a second end. A mildew-resistant component is positioned at the first end and a handle component is positioned at the second end. In use, a bathroom towel or other suitable towel is wrapped around the mildew-resistant component and secured. The towels are interchangeable and washable, as needed. The towel can then be applied to the body and lower extremities to dry a user.

Abstract: Toiletry care tools, devices, apparatuses, systems, methods and improvements upon the usage and access of toiletries while in a bathroom. The instant invention is a cabinet, container or box that conveniently houses the various toiletries, including toilet paper, tampons, and other amenities. The container has a flexible arm, lid and other features.

Abstract: A bedpan and bedside commode and bidet flushing system that eliminates human manual cleaning and sterilization. The system includes a housing, a waste holding tank and a freshwater holding tank separately defined within the housing, a waste hose in fluid communication with the waste holding tank and extending to a waste container, a freshwater hose in fluid communication with the freshwater holding tank and extending to the waste container, a vacuum mounted to the housing and including a motor operable to generate a vacuum within the waste holding tank, and a pump mounted to the housing and operable to urge one or more fluids through the freshwater hose to be discharged into the waste container.

Abstract: A toilet seat and toilet chair with detachable seat members that can be easily removed from around a child's neck. The apparatus includes a first seat member and a second seat member, wherein the first and second seat members are detachable. The apparatus includes a first latch disposed at a first end of the second seat member between the first and second seat members, and a second latch disposed at the second end of the second seat member between the first and second seat members opposite the first latch. During use, a user may detach the first and second seat members via the first and second latches. The second seat member may be later reconnected to the first seat member via the first and second latches.

Abstract: The present invention provides a toilet seat cover to protect a user from both the toilet seat and the toilet bowl water with its associated contaminants. The toilet seat cover is made up of a) a sheet capable of covering a toilet seat b) a trap attached to the sheet, and c) a device, such as a drawstring or an elastic string, that can be located in a casing proximate an outer edge of the sheet and used to removably attach the toilet seat trap to the toilet seat. The trap provides an opening in the sheet and a barrier between the opening and a toilet bowl water when the toilet seat cover is removably attached to the toilet seat.

Abstract: Provided is a cleaner including: a main body; and a fan motor configured to generate a suction force inside the main body, wherein the fan motor includes: a motor configured to generate a rotational force; an impeller rotatable by the motor; and a diffuser configured to guide air discharged from the impeller, and wherein the main body includes: a body including a reduction part configured to reduce a maximum flow rate while maintaining an average flow rate of air discharged from the diffuser, and a body outlet configured to guide the air passed through the reduction part; and a filter with at least a portion disposed across the body outlet to filter out rubbish from the air discharged from the body outlet.

Abstract: A surface cleaning apparatus including a body defining an agitation chamber, an agitator partially disposed within the agitation chamber and configured to rotate about a pivot axis, and a debrider at least partially disposed within the agitation chamber. The agitator includes an elongated body having a first and a second end, a sidewall extending radially outward from the elongated body extending between the first and the second ends, and a plurality of bristles extending radially outward from the elongated body. The plurality of bristles are arranged in at least one row adjacent to the sidewall. The debrider includes a plurality of teeth configured to contact a portion of the sidewall as the agitator rotates about the pivot axis.

Abstract: A vacuum cleaner includes a first tube and a second tube positioned within the first tube, where a first end of the first tube is connected to an outlet of the backbone and a first end of the second tube connected to an inlet of the backbone. A handle is on the first end of the first tube. When the backbone is in a retracted position the first end of the first tube surrounds the second end of the second tube, the second end of the second tube obstructs the outlet of the backbone, and the second end of the first tube surrounds the first end of the second tube. When the backbone is in an extended position the second end of the first tube aligns with the second end of the second tube, leaving the outlet of the backbone unobstructed to a dustcup. A floor nozzle is connected to the inlet of the backbone and includes a nozzle motor configured to operate a brush roll axle and a casing that provides an airpath to the inlet of the backbone.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a cleaner which includes: a dustbin having a slit formed on one side thereof; a compression lever housing disposed on an outside of the slit and mounted to the dustbin; a compression plate disposed on an inside of the dustbin and configured to ascend in a direction in which the slit extends; and a sealer disposed in the compression lever housing, coming in close contact with the slit, and extending along the slit. Therefore, the cleaner according to the present disclosure may prevent a problem that is likely to occur during an operation of the compression lever assembly because of trapped dust, and can be maintained in a cleaner state as the user may easily separate the cleaner by assemblies to sterilize the parts.

Abstract: A docking station for a mobile cleaning robot can include a canister and a base configured to receive the mobile cleaning robot thereon, where the base can include a front portion and a back portion opposite the front portion. The base can include a vacuum port extending at least partially through the base. The canister can be connected to the back portion of the base and can be located at least partially above the base. The canister can include a debris bin connected to the vacuum port to receive debris therefrom and a fan compartment connected to a side wall of the debris bin and including a fan system operable to draw debris through the vacuum port and the debris bin.

Abstract: A blasting system comprising an air compressor is disclosed. Comprising the air compressor to provide a compressed air. A vacuum assembly operatively connected to the air compressor, wherein the vacuum assembly is configured to receive the compressed air and generate a vacuum in a cleaning nozzle. A debris reservoir connected to the vacuum assembly, wherein the vacuum assembly is configured to use the vacuum to transport debris into the debris reservoir. An adjustable suction control within the vacuum assembly to regulate the vacuum strength for debris extraction.

Abstract: A fan assembly is described, including a housing, a fan, and a flexible member located between two ends of the fan and the housing. The fan is fixed within the housing by the flexible member, and the flexible member is configured to avoid a direct contact between the fan and the housing.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a cleaner, more particularly, a cleaner which includes: a first rotation member configured to rotate the main body about the first rotation axis; a second rotation member configured to rotate the main body about the second rotation axis; and an anti-rotation assembly having one end coupled to the second rotation member and another end locked by the first rotation member, thereby preventing any shaking of the cleaning module about the second rotation axis, preventing the straightness deterioration of the cleaner, and securing excellent operability.

Abstract: A handheld cleaner includes a housing that at least partially defines an air pathway and a suction nozzle that defines a nozzle inlet in communication with a suction pathway. The suction pathway is configured to extract at least one of debris or liquid from a surface to the air pathway. An exhaust defines an outlet to the air pathway. A suction source is in fluid communication with the suction nozzle via the suction pathway. The suction source is configured to generate a working air stream. An operation angle sensor is configured to detect an operation angle of the handheld cleaner relative to the surface. A controller is in electrical communication with the suction source and the operation angle sensor via an electrical pathway. The controller is configured to control an amount of suction generated by the suction source based on the detected operation angle.

Abstract: A bidirectional cleaning machine includes a cleaning mechanism and a handle. The cleaning mechanism includes a housing, a transmission shaft is mounted in the housing, a first gear is arranged on the transmission shaft, and one end of the transmission shaft is fixedly connected to an inner cleaning disk; the transmission shaft is sleeved with a transmission sleeve, and one end of the transmission sleeve is perpendicularly and fixedly connected to an outer cleaning ring; a base gear is fixedly arranged on the transmission sleeve, and a fixed gear is fixedly arranged in the housing; connecting shafts are perpendicularly arranged on the base gear, and each connecting shaft is sleeved with a second gear and a third gear; a power mechanism is arranged on the housing; clamping rings configured as circular structures are arranged a side face of the housing, teeth are distributed on inner sides of the clamping rings.

Abstract: An automatic cleaning device includes a mobile platform, a lifting station, a cleaning module, a liquid supplying module, and a collecting module. The mobile platform is configured to automatically move in a target direction on a surface to be cleaned. The lifting station is connected to the mobile platform and configured to move upwards or downwards with respect to the mobile platform. The cleaning module is connected to the lifting station and configured to clean the surface to be cleaned; the liquid supplying module is configured to provide cleaning liquid to the surface to be cleaned; and the collecting module is configured to collect the cleaning liquid. A height of the cleaning module of the automatic cleaning device is adjustable, and the automatic cleaning device has a great cleaning strength and is capable of collecting dirty cleaning liquid, thus, the automatic cleaning device can be applied broadly.

Abstract: A collided position determination method, a computer-readable storage medium, and a robot are provided. The method includes: obtaining, from a collision sensor of the robot, a triggered signal corresponding to a collision of the robot; determining at least two candidate positions of the collision based on the triggered signal corresponding to the collision; obtaining a motion trajectory of the robot after the collision; and obtaining a collided position by screening each of the candidate positions of the collision according to the motion trajectory. In this manner, when the robot collides during its movement, the collision signal generated by the collision sensor of the robot can accurately mark the collided position, thereby reducing the probability of the robot colliding again at the same position.

Abstract: Disclosed is a base for a cleaning system. The base includes a base body and an air drying assembly, where a cavity is provided in the base body, and the air drying assembly is located in the cavity; an upper surface of the base body is recessed downwards to form a first placement area and a second placement area, the first placement area is configured for accommodating a rolling brush, an air outlet in communication with the cavity is provided on the first placement area, and the second placement area is configured for accommodating other floor brush assemblies except for the rolling brush; and several protrusions are arranged on the first placement area, and one ends of the several protrusions are inserted into the rolling brush. Disclosed is a cleaning system including the base and a method for drying a rolling brush.

Abstract: Disclosed are a dust collecting pile, a cleaning robot, and a cleaning system, the dust collecting pile includes: a body including a dust inlet channel having a dust inlet configured to be communicated with the dust box, so that the dust within the dust box can enter the dust inlet channel through the dust inlet; a dust barrel detachably disposed on the body, the dust barrel including a dust inlet end and an airflow outlet end, and the dust inlet end being communicated with the dust inlet channel; a cyclone separator disposed within the dust barrel, the cyclone separator including a primary separation cyclone and a secondary separation cyclone, and the primary separation cyclone having an axis disposed approximately parallel to that of the secondary separation cyclone; and a fan assembly disposed on the body, an air inlet of the fan assembly being communicated with the airflow outlet end.

Abstract: A surface wiping apparatus. The surface wiping apparatus has an adhesive component for attracting and capturing human hair, pet hair, dust and other dirt and debris from a surface and a disinfection component that simultaneously disinfects the surface. The surface wiping apparatus is attached onto a foot, or hand of a person or handwear or footwear of a person. The apparatus collects human hair, pet hair, dust and other dirt and debris from a surface and simultaneously disinfects the surface during its use.

Abstract: A mop is disclosed. In some embodiments, the mop has a head, a shaft, and an absorbent substrate. The head is connected to an end of the shaft. An absorbent substrate roll arrangement usable with a mop and a method of cleaning a floor are also disclosed.

Abstract: A continuous discharge magnetic sweeper apparatus with a vertical axis rotary clean off attachment. The main magnetic sweeper consists of a handle, a back wheel, a frontal debris bin, a drive wheel and a finned drum housing a magnetic assembly. Magnetic debris is attracted by magnet assembly, accumulates on the finned drum and is deposited in the frontal debris bin. The vertical axis rotary clean off attachment connects to the magnetic sweeper and consists of a main frame body, a mounting feature, a support wheel, a rotary cap and a finned driving wheel. The finned driving wheel is a hollow finned wheel driven by contact with a wall, assisting the magnetic field to move shot from the wall side into the main sweeper's range to be picked up by the main sweeper apparatus.

Abstract: A method of cleaning a washing machine and components and systems for enabling a user to clean the washing machine are provided. The method includes gaining access to debris that is trapped in otherwise inaccessible and/or concealed areas and/or directing debris out of inaccessible and/or concealed areas. The components include a jet channel that selectively couples to a discharge manifold in use and is removable to provide access to an interior area of the discharge manifold for cleaning. The systems include a removable mount assembly for accessories and a purging system for pumps and other concealed areas. The purging system is configured to discharge purging fluid through a plurality of purging ports and into concealed areas so as to direct debris in the concealed areas out of the concealed areas.

Abstract: A dishwasher includes a chassis defining an interior. A tub is located within the interior and at least partially defines a treating chamber. The dishwasher further includes an electrical power bus having a plug. An appliance socket receives the plug from the electrical power bus. The dishwasher further yet includes a radio frequency interference (RFI) housing.

Abstract: A user interface for a home appliance comprises a circuit board having an array of manually-actuated switches and an array of light sources. The user interface further comprises an input interface spaced from the circuit board and having an array of optical transmission elements corresponding to the array of light sources, an array of light guides extending between the corresponding light sources and optical transmission elements, and an array of actuators corresponding to the manually-actuated switches.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a home appliance comprising a front panel and a display apparatus disposed to a rear of a rear side of the front panel. The display apparatus includes an image generator including a light source configured to generate a light; a lens configured to condense the light generated by the light source; and a display device configured to generate an image thereon from the condensed light, and to transmit at least a portion of the condensed light so that the image is projected downward from the image generator to a surface outside of the home appliance; and an adjustor including a lens configured to move relative to the image generator to adjust a size of an image projected downward from the image generator to the surface.

Abstract: A dishwasher has a chassis, at least one spray nozzle, a dish rack, a closure and at least one loading zone marker. The chassis has a base and forms a tub. The tub at least partially defines a treating chamber. The at least one spray nozzle is configured to exhaust a flow of treating fluid into the treating chamber. The dish rack is provided within the treating chamber. The closure is moveably coupled to the base.

Abstract: An in-vivo devices (600) includes a combined sensor array (600) having a first sensor array sensitive to a first wavelength range and a second sensor array sensitive to a second wavelength range, where the second wavelength has a partial overlap with the first wavelength range, the first sensor array is configured for collecting light in the first wavelength range and outputting a corresponding first signal, and the second sensor array is configured for collecting light in the second wavelength range and outputting a corresponding second signal. The in-vivo device further includes a processor (630) configured for receiving the first signal and the second signal, manipulating the first signal based on at least a part of the second signal corresponding to the partial overlap to output a first image, and outputting a second image based on the second signal.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method including detecting a modular surgical device within bounds of a surgical operating room; connecting the modular surgical device to a surgical hub; connecting the surgical hub to a cloud-based system; transmitting surgical data associated with a surgical procedure being performed in the surgical operating room from the modular surgical device to the surgical hub; and transmitting the surgical data from the surgical hub to the cloud-based system.

Abstract: Provided are a surgery assistance apparatus, a surgery assistance method, and a computer readable recording medium that includes a surgery assistance program recorded thereon that improve the accuracy of endoscopic surgery by identifying a target part image. A surgery assistance apparatus 1 includes a feature amount calculation unit 2 that calculates, from a human-body internal image captured using an endoscope, a feature amount of a target part image corresponding to a target part, a similarity degree calculation unit 3 that calculates a similarity degree of the features amount between different human-body internal images, and an identification unit 4 that identifies the target part image in each of the different human-body internal images if the similarity degree is greater than or equal to a predetermined value.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an endoscope which is controlled by a receptor, and more particularly, to an endoscope of which the movement is controlled by a power receptor which receives power supplied by a power source, wherein the endoscope controls the movement of a bending section by controlling the distance moved by the power receptor receiving power from the outside.

Abstract: Proposed are a surgical tool device having a wire hysteresis compensation function and a method for controlling the surgical tool device compensating for hysteresis of a wire. The surgical tool device includes a flexible tube part having a surgical tool disposed in a channel positioned inside the tube part, the flexible tube part being configured such that a position and an orientation of the flexible tube part are changed according to a traction wire, a manipulation unit to which a manipulation command is input so as to control the position and the orientation of the flexible tube part or the surgical tool, and a hysteresis compensation drive control unit provided with a plurality of modes so as to change the position and the orientation of the flexible tube part and the surgical tool and so as to control hysteresis compensation by calibrating hysteresis of the wire.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides for an endoscope apparatus. The apparatus may include a body forming a passage wall that defines an interior passage extending between a suction inlet and a suction outlet. The apparatus may further include a vent inlet in fluid communication with the interior passage, and a valve. The valve may be movable between a first position and a second position. When the plug is in the first position, the plug may close the vent inlet without occluding the interior passage, and when the plug is in the second position, the vent inlet may be open.

Abstract: An insertion device including a handle, a flexible shaft elongated at least in part with a movable distal portion controllable by a user interface, and a driving system for transforming actuation from the user interface to movement of the distal portion. The driving system has a housing leak-tightly connected to the shaft from one side and from the opposite side the housing is provided with the first detachable leak-tight fastening means, whereas the handle is provided with the second detachable leak-tight fastening means. A method of preparation for reuse of an insertion device in which the shaft is subjected to the treatment of at least one agent wherein subjected to disinfection is shaft with the driving system, whereas the handle with the user interface is detached from the driving system for the disinfection time.

Abstract: A system for modularly assembling a scope device includes an optical module which has an optical housing and a longitudinal member extending distally therefrom. A distal end of the member includes a camera for visualizing a target area, electric wires and a light source extending from the camera to the optical housing. The system also includes a deflector module coupleable with the optical module. The deflector module includes a deflector housing and a deflector shaft extending distally therefrom. The shaft includes a first channel sized, shaped and configured to receive the member therein and a deflectable portion extending along a distal portion of the shaft. The deflector housing includes an actuator for deflecting the deflectable portion, the optical and deflector housings including corresponding connecting elements to engage one another when the member is inserted through the first channel and the deflector and optical housings are coupled.

Abstract: A medical system includes a plurality of tubes configured to be arranged about a periphery of an insertion device. A lumen of each of the plurality of tubes is configured to receive a medical device. Each of the tubes is configured to be coupled to the periphery of the insertion device and is moveable from a collapsed configuration adjacent the periphery of the insertion device to an expanded configuration further radially outward of the periphery of the insertion device as compared to the collapsed configuration.

Abstract: Devices and instruments for performing complete shoulder replacement using arthroscopic techniques. The devices may include (i) an arthroscopic camera cannula inclusive of expandable flanges, (ii) arthroscopic camera support stand with a longitudinal adjustment mechanism to adjust an arthroscopic camera inward and outward within a joint, such as a shoulder joint to adjust field-of-view within the joint, (iii) arthroscopic instrument configured to apply a higher vacuum pressure, and (iv) arthroscopic working cannula with spreader members that, when spread from a closed position to an open position, form an expanded triangular area between the subscapularis and supraspinatus tendons.

Abstract: In one aspect, the present invention is an articulation joint for use in a low cost medical device such as an endoscope intended for a single use. In one embodiment, the articulation joint comprises a plurality of interconnected segments. In another embodiment, the articulation joint comprises an elongated tubular body. In another aspect, the present invention provides methods of manufacturing an articulation joint for use in a medical device.

Abstract: A valve shaft for a valve assembly of a medical device. The valve shaft is shiftable between an off position in which the valve assembly is in an off configuration and does not fluidly communicate a fluid source with a patient, and an on position in which the valve assembly is in an on configuration fluidly communicating a fluid source with a patient. The valve shaft is formed of a valve shaft proximal component formed of a first material, and a valve shaft distal component formed of a second material. The first material is more rigid than the second material so that the valve shaft proximal component may have hard stop features limiting axial and/or rotational movement of the valve shaft. The second material is capable of forming a seal between the valve shaft distal component and another component of the valve assembly.

Abstract: A flow control unit for use with an endoscope reprocessing device, the flow control unit including: a main fluid supply line coupled to an inlet, the inlet receives processing fluid from a fluid source, at least one supply channel supplying the processing fluid to an internal channel of an endoscope, the at least one supply channel is coupled to the main fluid supply line, a dedicated switchable valve in the supply channel for opening the supply channel to pass the processing fluid through the supply channel or closing the supply channel to block the flow, and a processor for operating the switchable valve according to a reprocessing routine, and upon termination of the reprocessing routine, set the switchable valve to a safe switching state in which a flow rate through the main supply line is lower than a maximum flow rate through the main supply line.

Abstract: Audiovisual teleconferencing providing image data captured by a medical scope. A system includes a scope comprising an image sensor and a processor in electronic communication with the image sensor. The processor is configured to execute instructions including receiving an image output by the image sensor and providing the image to a remote server by way of a network connection. The remote server communicates the image to each of a first computing device and a second computing device in near real-time.

Abstract: A self-cleaning dental mirror which allows for procedures to continue uninterrupted by using a wiper to clear away debris. The self-cleaning dental mirror is activated through a battery system which activates the wiper system from a button press, sensor system, or internal timer which pushes the wiper along the surface of the mirror and scraping the debris from the wiper when returning.

Abstract: Aspects of the present disclosure relate to an integrated contact lens apparatus for ophthalmoscopic examination comprising a lens portion, an upper speculum portion, and a lower speculum portion, and methods of use thereof. The integrated contact lens apparatus facilitates improved visualization of the peripheral retina, including the superior and inferior hemiretinas, via both manual examination and wide-angle cameras that may utilize contact lenses for viewing. The integrated contact lens apparatus further prevents or reduces corneal drying and patient discomfort during examination.

Abstract: A mask for performing an eye exam of a subject includes one or more optically transparent sections for transmitting an incident light beam therethrough and incident on the subject's eye. In some embodiments, the one or more optically transparent sections are coated with an anti-reflective coating configured to reduce reflection of the incident light beam by the one or more optically transparent sections. In some embodiments, the one or more optically transparent sections may have a portion thereof that is tilted with respect to the incident light beam when the mask is optically interfaced with the docking portion of an ophthalmic instrument, such that the incident light beam forms a finite angle of incidence with respect to the corresponding portion of the optically transparent sections.

Abstract: Methods, systems, and devices are provided for measuring eye refraction without a lens, and more particularly, for measuring eye refraction with a mobile device application. An exemplary method includes measuring a distance between a patient and a mobile device, presenting to the patient one or more visual targets sized and shaped to represent perfect vision such as by using Vernier targets or grating targets, instructing the patient to indicate whether the patient can accurately read the visual targets and, if not, to move closer to the mobile device until the patient can accurately read the visual targets, calculating a vision prescription for the patient based on the visual targets and a final distance between the patient and the mobile device, and displaying the vision prescription for the patient.

Abstract: Systems and methods for improving the peripheral vision of a subject are disclosed. In one aspect, embodiments of the present disclosure includes a method, which may be embodied on a system, for improving peripheral vision of a subject using a visual marker on a display screen, the method includes, displaying a peripheral target on the display screen, the peripheral target having a visually discernable characteristic and determining whether the subject is able to correctly identify the peripheral target displayed on the display screen using the peripheral vision. The visual marker is intended for viewing using central vision of the subject and the peripheral target is intended for identification using the peripheral vision of the subject.

Abstract: Disclosed are a mobile device and method which include acquiring, by an image acquisition unit installed in a mobile device, an image of eyes of a patient while light provided by a light source reflects from an optical surface of the eyes of the patient; and obtaining, by a processor installed in the mobile device, ocular misalignment measurements, including a magnitude and a direction of ocular misalignment in the eyes of the patient, using the acquired image or set of images.

Abstract: An optical measurement apparatus (100) comprises a point source (102) of electromagnetic radiation and an optical path extending from the point source of electromagnetic radiation to a window (122). An optical input arrangement (108) is also provided and comprises a static input lens. An optical output arrangement (114) of the apparatus comprises a static output lens. The apparatus further comprises an intermediate lens (112) and a scanning mechanism (110) configured to carry the intermediate lens (112). A position measurement system is operably coupled to the scanning mechanism (110) and configured to measure a position of the intermediate lens (112). The optical input arrangement (108), the intermediate lens (112) and the optical output arrangement (114) are disposed in the optical path, and the intermediate lens (112) and the scanning mechanism (110) are disposed between the optical input arrangement (108) and the optical output arrangement (114).

Abstract: Classifying dry eye syndrome using a measurement comprising a light-projecting unit projecting a predetermined pattern onto a cornea surface, an image capturing unit that repeatedly captures a reflected images of the pattern reflected off the cornea surface, an acquiring unit that acquires blurriness information according to a value indicating a blurriness level at a maximum portion of luminance values in a reflected image, for each of the captured multiple reflected images, and a classifying unit that acquires a classification result of a dry eye syndrome by applying multiple pieces of time-series blurriness information acquired by the acquiring unit to a learning model trained using multiple pairs of training input information. Providing a classification result of a dry eye syndrome corresponding to the training input information, and an output unit that outputs the classification result acquired by the classifying unit.