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Automated fundus imaging system

  • US 20070030450A1
  • Filed: 08/03/2005
  • Published: 02/08/2007
  • Est. Priority Date: 08/03/2005
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. An apparatus for obtaining a retinal image from an eye, comprising:

  • a) a control logic processor for executing a sequence of operations for obtaining the image;

    b) a visual target for orienting the eye of a patient when the target is viewed by the patient;

    c) an indicator element for providing a signal that indicates that the patient is in position for imaging;

    d) a cornea focus detection section for providing an indication of cornea focus, in cooperation with the control logic processor;

    e) an alignment actuator for aligning an optical path of the apparatus according to a signal obtained from the cornea focus detection section;

    f) a retina focus detection section for detecting retina focus in cooperation with the control logic processor;

    g) a focusing actuator controlled by instructions from the control logic processor according to a signal obtained from the retina focus detection section; and

    h) an image capture light source energized by the control logic processor for illuminating the retina for image capture.

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