US 2017/0303857 A1 · MEDICAL EXAMINATION SYSTEM ENABLING INTERCHANGEABLE INSTRUMENT OPERATING MODES

Abstract

An examination system having separate enabled interchangeable operating modes includes at least one medical device having a housing retaining an optical system. The examination system further includes an adapter that is configured for aligning a plurality of disparate smart devices with the optical system of the medical device when the adapter is attached to the medical device, thereby enabling multiple operating modes without modification to the device. In at least one version, common engagement features are provided on a plurality of medical devices to permit the adapter and an attached smart device to be used therewith interchangeably.

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Dependent claims

A medical examination system comprising:

a medical device comprising:
a housing having an optical system within an interior of the housing, the optical system being defined by an optical axis and configured to operate in an optical viewing mode using an eyepiece;
and
an adapter for aligning a digital camera of a smart device with the optical system of the medical device to enable a separate electronic operating mode, each of the adapter and the medical device having complementary features to permit attachment of the adapter to the medical device, the adapter having at least one feature configured to permit each of a plurality of different sized smart devices to be attached to the adapter and in alignment with the optical system of the medical device when the adapter is attached thereto.

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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.

Medical examination system enabling interchangeable instrument operating modes

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Medical examination system enabling interchangeable instrument operating modes

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Abstract

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