Micro-Display Based Slit Lamp Illumination System
AssigneeTopcon Medical Laser Systems, Inc.
InventorsChris Sramek, Greg Halstead
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Abstract
Methods and apparatuses for a micro-display based slit lamp illumination system are provided. A first optical element is configured to generate a micro-display image including an illuminated area. A second optical element is configured to receive the micro-display image, and focus the micro-display image upon an eye to be examined, wherein light is reflected from the eye as a result of the illuminated area.
Claims23
A micro-display based slit lamp illumination system, comprising:
- a first optical element configured to generate a micro-display image including an illuminated area;
- and
- a second optical element configured to:
- receive the micro-display image, and
- direct the micro-display image upon an eye to be examined.
A micro-display based slit lamp illumination method, comprising:
- generating a micro-display image including an illuminated area;
- and
- transmitting the micro-display image to be focused upon an eye to be examined, wherein light is reflected from the eye as a result of the illuminated area.
A micro-display based slit lamp illumination system, comprising:
- a micro-display projector configured to generate a micro-display image including an illuminated area;
- and
- a mirror configured to:
- receive the projection of the micro-display image, and
- direct the projection of the micro-display image upon an eye to be examined.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.