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US 10,143,369 · App. 15/039,587 · Granted Dec 4, 2018

Method for representing optotypes, optotype representation, associated use and image output device

Inventors: Dieter Kalder (Moerfelden-Walldorf, DE); Fritz Passmann (Dortmund, DE)
Assignee: IPRO GmbH
A61B3/032A61B3/0041A61B3/022A61B3/028A61B3/08A61B2560/0223
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Patent No.
US 10,143,369
App. No.
15/039,587
Granted
Dec 4, 2018
Kind
B2
Abstract

Method for optotype representation ( 2 ) via an image output device ( 4 ) for a visual acuity test and/or determination of a refraction, with optotypes ( 10 ) being displayed in a three-dimensional image ( 6 ) and an image separation occurring in such a way that the optotypes ( 10 ) are monocularly discernible in binocular conditions, wherein the three-dimensional image ( 6 ) is binocularly discernible.

Claims (18)

1. Method for optotype representation ( 2 ) via an image output device ( 4 ) for a visual acuity test and/or determination of a refraction, characterized in that optotypes ( 10 ) are displayed in a three-dimensional image ( 6 ) constructed from two fields ( 5 , 7 ) offset against each other by one parallax, so that an image separation occurs in such a way that the optotypes ( 10 ) are monocularly discernible in binocular conditions, wherein the three-dimensional image ( 6 ) is binocularly discernible and the three-dimensional image is discernible in the background.

2. Method for optotype representation ( 2 ) according to claim 1 , characterized in that the image output device ( 4 ) is a 3D monitor or a 3D TV.

3. Method for optotype representation ( 2 ) according to claim 2 , characterized in that filters with circular polarization or shutter glasses are used for the image separation.

4. Method for optotype representation ( 2 ) according to claim 2 , characterized in that the optotype representation ( 2 ) is presented in such a way that both eyes always look through a cover glass simultaneously without interruption, even if each eye sees different optotypes ( 10 ) at the same time if required.

5. Method for optotype representation ( 2 ) according to claim 2 , characterized in that the three-dimensional image ( 6 ) extends up to the vertically running edges ( 20 ) of the image ( 6 ) and/or image output device ( 4 ).

6. Method for optotype representation ( 2 ) according to claim 2 , characterized in that the optotypes ( 10 ) are arranged in a horizontal line.

7. Method for optotype representation ( 2 ) according to claim 1 , characterized in that filters with circular polarization or shutter glasses are used for the image separation.

8. Method for optotype representation ( 2 ) according to claim 1 , characterized in that the optotype representation ( 2 ) is presented in such a way that both eyes always look through a cover glass simultaneously without interruption, even if each eye sees different optotypes ( 10 ) at the same time if required.

9. Method for optotype representation ( 2 ) according to claim 1 , characterized in that the three-dimensional image ( 6 ) extends up to the vertically running edges ( 20 ) of the image ( 6 ) and/or image output device ( 4 ).

10. Method for optotype representation ( 2 ) according to claim 1 , characterized in that the optotypes ( 10 ) are arranged in a horizontal line.

11. Method for optotype representation ( 2 ) according to claim 10 , characterized in that several lines are arranged vertically above each other.

12. Method for displaying optotype representation ( 2 ) according to claim 1 , characterized in that an optotype chart ( 8 ) is displayed in the three-dimensional image ( 6 ), wherein the optotypes ( 10 ) are arranged within the optotype chart ( 8 ).

13. Method according to claim 1 , wherein the method comprises using the optotype representation ( 2 ) in an eyesight test, including for a visual acuity test and/or to determine the refraction.

14. Method according to claim 13 , wherein the eyesight test is a binocular fine calibration or a dominance test.

15. Method according to claim 13 , wherein the method comprises using the optotypes ( 10 ) of one line for three different eyesight tests.

16. Method according to claim 15 , wherein a first and a second of the three eyesight tests are a screening of contrast sensitivity and cylinder refraction.

17. Method according to claim 15 , wherein the eyesight test is a stereo test, with the optotypes ( 10 ) being seen stereoscopically during the eyesight test and/or being arranged in a certain stereo angle.

18. An image output device ( 4 ) for displaying optotype representation ( 2 ) via for a visual acuity test and/or determination of a refraction, characterized in that the image output device ( 4 ) is configured to display optotypes ( 10 ) in a three-dimensional image ( 6 ) constructed from two fields ( 5 , 7 ) offset against each other by one parallax, so that an image separation occurs in such a way that the optotypes ( 10 ) are monocularly discernible in binocular conditions, wherein the three-dimensional image ( 6 ) is binocularly discernible and the three-dimensional image is discernible in the background.

Assignments (1)
ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNOR'S INTEREST Recorded Dec 22, 2016
From: KALDER, DIETER; PASSMANN, FRITZ
To: IPRO GMBH
Reel/Frame 040754/0074 →
Priority Claims (1)
DE 20 2013 010 668 U · Nov 28, 2013 · national
Continuity (1)
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