Olympus. has filed a patent for an image processing device designed for eye surgery. The device includes an image input unit, eyeball tracking unit, and display image generation unit to detect specific parts of the eye and generate display images with position indicators. GlobalData’s report on Olympus gives a 360-degree view of the company including its patenting strategy. Buy the report here.
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Surgical eye image processing device with part detection and display
The patent application (Publication Number: US20240033035A1) describes an image processing device designed for use in surgical procedures involving a patient's eye. The device includes an image input unit to receive a surgical field image, a part detection unit to identify specific parts of the eye in the image, and a display image generation unit that creates a display image with a first position indicator indicating a position a set distance away from the identified part. The position indicator can take various forms such as curved lines, annular lines, line segments, or point-shaped figures, and can be translucent or adjustable in emphasis.
Additionally, the device can incorporate preoperative information to generate the position indicator and may include a second position indicator for different reference points within the eye. The method outlined in the patent involves receiving the surgical field image, detecting specific eye parts, and generating a display image with the position indicator. Furthermore, a surgical microscope system is detailed, comprising a surgical microscope, an image processing device, and a display device. The image processing device analyzes the surgical field image, detects specific eye parts, and generates a display image with position indicators. This system aims to enhance surgical precision and efficiency in eye procedures by providing visual guidance based on the specific parts detected in the surgical field image.
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