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DIGITAL IMAGE DATA COLLECTION APPARATUS SYSTEM AND METHOD

  • US 20100317924A1
  • Filed: 05/28/2010
  • Published: 12/16/2010
  • Est. Priority Date: 06/16/2009
  • Status: Abandoned Application
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1. A portable data collection device for capturing diagnostic digital images attachable to an otoscope, utilizing the otoscope'"'"'s speculum and light source for illuminating a desired object to be digitally captured, the data collection device comprising:

  • a lens for providing optical images of a view through the otoscope;

    a digital image capture device for receiving and capturing the optical images provided by the lens;

    a digital audio capture device for receiving and capturing audio signals;

    a processor for receiving and temporarily storing the captured digital images and audio signals in a data file;

    a memory for archiving the data file;

    a display screen for instant viewing temporarily stored digital images by the processor;

    a user interface comprising buttons to digitally encode and identify the data file in a manner to be unique to a given patient; and

    a communications platform for transferring the data file to a medical practitioner patient records computer system.

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