IP Library Granted Patent US 11,344,194
Granted Patent B2
US 11,344,194 · App. 17/522,793 · Granted May 31, 2022

Methods, apparatus, and systems for ophthalmic testing and measurement

Inventors: Gregory R. Jackson (Hershey, PA); David E. Beecher (Shippensburg, PA); David E. Orr (Piedmont, SC); Frank Jones (Carp, CA); Nathan Smith (Lewistown, PA)
Assignee: MACULOGIX, INC.
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Patent No.
US 11,344,194
App. No.
17/522,793
Granted
May 31, 2022
Kind
B2
Abstract

Methods, apparatus, and systems for performing an ophthalmic diagnostic test are disclosed. In one aspect, a head-wearable device for administering an ophthalmic test to a subject can comprise a head-wearable frame for mounting the device onto the subject's head, and a light seal configured for coupling to the frame so as to isolate at least one eye of the subject from ambient light when the device is worn by the subject.

Claims (27)

1. A device for administering an ophthalmic test to a test subject, the device comprising:

a wearable frame configured to optically couple an eye of the test subject to an image plane presented to the eye via the wearable frame;

a light source disposed in the wearable frame;

a processor coupled to the light source and the wearable frame;

a memory coupled to the processor; and

one or more computer programs stored in the memory and configured to be executed by the processor, the one or more programs including instructions that upon execution:

control the light source to generate a fixation light and present a fixation point within the image plane, the fixation point being configured for focusing attention of the test subject during the ophthalmic test;

generate a first audible command, via the wearable frame, to instruct the test subject to focus her gaze on the fixation point;

control the light source to generate a stimulus light and present a stimulus area within the image plane;

generate a second audible command, via the wearable frame, to instruct the test subject to provide one or more psychophysical responses indicating observation of the stimulus light;

receive the one or more psychophysical responses indicating observation of the stimulus light from the test subject;

analyze the one or more psychophysical responses to determine whether the test subject requires guidance to complete the ophthalmic test; and

in an event the test subject requires guidance, provide the test subject with additional audible commands via the wearable frame, wherein the additional audible commands comprise: continuing to focus gaze, continuing to provide psychophysical responses, and keeping the eye open.

2. The device of claim 1 , further comprising an audio speaker configured to provide the first, second, and additional audible commands via the wearable frame.

3. The device of claim 2 , wherein the one or more programs further comprise instructions that upon execution provide the test subject with introductory information regarding the test.

4. The device of claim 3 , wherein the introductory information comprises an audible message greeting the test subject.

5. The device of claim 4 , wherein the ophthalmic test comprises a visual field test.

6. The device of claim 4 , wherein the ophthalmic test comprises a dark adaptation test.

7. The device of claim 6 , wherein the one or more programs further comprise instructions that upon execution control the light source to generate a photobleaching light configured to photobleach a photopigment of the eye.

8. The device of claim 7 , wherein the photobleaching light comprises a light within a green spectrum.

9. The device of claim 8 , wherein the stimulus light is configured to stimulate the eye after photobleaching with the photobleaching light.

10. The device of claim 9 , wherein the photobleaching light is presented in a photobleaching area within the image plane.

11. The device of claim 10 , further comprising a light seal configured to minimize passage of ambient light to the eye.

12. The device of claim 11 , wherein the light seal comprises a conformable body having at least one opening configured to be substantially aligned with the eye.

13. The device of claim 12 , wherein the light seal is removably coupled to the wearable frame such that upon coupling of the conformable body with the wearable frame, a combination of the conformable body and the wearable frame minimizes the passage of ambient light to the eye.

14. The device of claim 13 , wherein the light seal comprises a material having one or more fibers.

15. The device of claim 14 , wherein the light source comprises laser light.

Assignments (8)
RELEASE OF NOTICE OF LIEN Recorded Apr 29, 2025
From: MCDERMOTT WILL & EMERY LLP
To: LUMITHERA DIAGNOSTICS, INC.
Reel/Frame 071111/0570 →
LIEN Recorded Jul 25, 2024
From: LUMITHERA DIAGNOSTICS, INC.
To: MCDERMOTT WILL & EMERY LLP
Reel/Frame 068149/0266 →
CHANGE OF NAME Recorded Dec 20, 2022
From: RETINADX, INC.
To: LUMITHERA DIAGNOSTICS, INC.
Reel/Frame 062184/0239 →
ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNOR'S INTEREST Recorded Nov 28, 2022
From: MLOGIX (ABC), LLC
To: RETINADX, INC.
Reel/Frame 061890/0667 →
ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNOR'S INTEREST Recorded Nov 23, 2022
From: MACULOGIX, INC.
To: MLOGIX (ABC), LLC
Reel/Frame 061861/0246 →
SECURITY INTEREST Recorded Mar 9, 2022
From: MACULOGIX, INC.
To: FISK VENTURES II, LP
Reel/Frame 059356/0212 →
FOURTH AMENDMENT TO INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY SECURITY AGREEMENT Recorded Mar 3, 2022
From: MACULOGIX, INC.
To: HORIZON TECHNOLOGY FINANCE CORPORATION, AS AGENT
Reel/Frame 059317/0532 →
ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNOR'S INTEREST Recorded Feb 17, 2022
From: JACKSON, GREGORY R.; BEECHER, DAVID E.; ORR, DAVID E.; JONES, FRANK; SMITH, NATHAN
To: MACULOGIX, INC.
Reel/Frame 059032/0321 →
Continuity (6)
Continuation 16890811 · Jun 2, 2020
Continuation 16578286 · Sep 21, 2019
Provisional Application 62853713 · May 28, 2019
Provisional Application 62734274 · Sep 21, 2018
Provisional Application 62734280 · Sep 21, 2018
Related Publication 20220061654A1 · Mar 3, 2022
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