MULTIPURPOSE IMAGING AND DISPLAY SYSTEM

• US 20160248994A1
• Filed: 10/27/2014
• Published: 08/25/2016
• Est. Priority Date: 10/25/2013
• Status: Active Grant

• Current Assignee: University of Akron
• Original Assignee: University of Akron
• Inventors: Liu, Yang
• Granted Patent: US 10,447,947 B2
• Time in Patent Office: Days
• US Class Current: 1/1
• CPC Class Codes: A61B 5/0002 Remote monitoring of patients using telemetry, e.g. transmission of vital signals via a communication network A61B5/07 takes precedence; transmission systems for measured values G08C; transmission H04B; transmission of digital information H04L; wireless communication networks H04W
• CPC Class Codes: A61B 5/0059 using light, e.g. diagnosis by transillumination, diascopy, fluorescence A61B5/0093, A61B5/1455, A61B5/02416 and A61B5/0261 take precedence
• CPC Class Codes: A61B 5/0071 by measuring fluorescence emission
• CPC Class Codes: A61B 5/0077 Devices for viewing the surface of the body, e.g. camera, magnifying lens
• CPC Class Codes: A61B 5/02055 Simultaneously evaluating both cardiovascular condition and temperature
• CPC Class Codes: A61B 5/14552 Details of sensors specially adapted therefor
• CPC Class Codes: A61B 5/7445 Display arrangements, e.g. multiple display units
• CPC Class Codes: G02B 2027/0138 comprising image capture systems, e.g. camera
• CPC Class Codes: G02B 27/0172 characterised by optical features
• CPC Class Codes: H04N 13/204 using stereoscopic image cameras stereoscopic photography G03B35/00
• CPC Class Codes: H04N 23/11 for generating image signals from visible and infrared light wavelengths
• CPC Class Codes: H04N 7/15 Conference systems

Abstract

A multi-purpose imaging and display system includes a display; a detector coupled to the display and having a field of view; and a filter communicating with the detector. The field of view is imaged by the detector through the filter, the filter configured to be sensitive to a first frequency spectrum, so the detector displays only objects within the field of view on the detector that emit one or more frequencies within the first frequency spectrum. The detector and filter can work together in different operational states or modes for acquiring image data of a target object under investigation. A computing device can be included to process acquired image data, and communication interfaces can be employed to achieve networking of multiple systems. A peripheral interface allows a plurality of peripheral devices to be selectively added to tailor the data acquisition and display capabilities of the imaging and display system.

Claims

7-1. The multi-purpose imaging and display system of claim 1, further comprising a communication interface coupled to enable communication with one or more of the following:

at least one other multi-purpose imaging and display system, a computer, a tablet computer and a cell phones.

21. A multi-purpose imaging and display system comprising:

a goggle having a display for viewing by the eyes of one wearing the goggle,

a detector coupled to said display, said detector having a field of view and projecting an image within that field of view onto said display;

a peripheral interface for selectively communicating with a peripheral device, said peripheral device providing an additional functionality.

22. A multi-purpose imaging and display system comprising:

a plurality of goggles, each including;

a display for viewing by the eyes of one wearing the goggle,

a detector coupled to said display, said detector having a field of view and projecting an image within that field of view onto said display, and

a communication interface linking each of said plurality of goggles to communicate with each other.