EP3465344A1 - Imaging adapter for microscope and portable elecronic device - Google Patents
Imaging adapter for microscope and portable elecronic deviceInfo
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- EP3465344A1 EP3465344A1 EP17807139.5A EP17807139A EP3465344A1 EP 3465344 A1 EP3465344 A1 EP 3465344A1 EP 17807139 A EP17807139 A EP 17807139A EP 3465344 A1 EP3465344 A1 EP 3465344A1
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Definitions
- the disclosure as detailed herein is in the technical field of lab equipment. More specifically, the present disclosure relates to the technical field of microscopes. Even more specifically, the present disclosure relates to the technical field of lens adapters.
- this invention may improve the well being of multiple types of people who need magnification and/or use microscopes regularly. These include but are not limited to: researchers, jewelers, entomologists, ophthalmologists, clinicians, technicians, and artists.
- the US patent publication 20130100271 discloses a universal adapter system having a video camera mount and a digital camera mount for attaching a video camera and a digital camera to a single port.
- the '271 ' publication does not disclose an adapter specifically configured for both microscope and smartphone type, nor does it disclose a rotatable latch that allows one to stabilize the viewing.
- this device allows one to rapidly configure a mobile phone for use with a microscope.
- a person can take images or video and rapidly share them, or have another user videoconference in and see the images in real time. Further, it saves both money and time when using a microscope in a laboratory (or other) setting.
- the instant invention enhances the speed of research in a laboratory by decreasing the learning curve associated with taking microscope images.
- the instant invention enhances the speed of research in a laboratory by decreasing the start up time for microscopy.
- the instant invention enhances the speed of research in a laboratory by minimizing the starting requirements such as decreasing the need for alignment and focus.
- the instant invention allows jewelers to more easily examine gemstones.
- the instant invention allows one to easily share or communicate microscopic images via the internet. [0014] In some embodiments, the instant invention allows one to easily share or communicate microscopic images via a real time video conference on a mobile device.
- the instant invention allows one to easily share or communicate microscopic images via a real time display to one or more 3rd party monitors.
- the instant invention allows one to easily share or communicate microscopic images for practicing medicine.
- the instant invention allows one to have an adapter that fits in the eyepiece tube of an existing microscope
- the instant invention allows one to have a means to safely house a lens set and establish the correct focal distances for capturing images for a mobile phone.
- the instant invention allows one to have a means to examine features of microscopic phenomena without a microscope, such as for skin pathology or examining insects in a classroom.
- Figure 1 is a diagram view which shows overall use of device.
- Figure 2 is a diagram view which shows steps of a person determining the right components for their use.
- Figure 3 is a diagram view which shows steps of a person assembling a lens set and attaching it to the case.
- Figure 4 is a diagram view which shows steps of a person preparing the components of the lens casing bottom region.
- Figure 5 is a diagram view which shows steps of a person attaching a case to a microscope.
- Figure 6 is a exploded view which shows the components of the device.
- Figure 7 is a perspective view which shows bottom of two separate adapters that would be used individually.
- Figure 8 is a perspective view which shows the top of two separate adapters that would be used individually.
- Figure 9 is an exploded view which shows the pieces that comprise the lens assembly.
- Figure 10 is a perspective view which shows pieces of the lens assembly orientation, without the casing visible.
- Figure 11 is a exploded view which shows pieces of the lens assembly inserting on the lens casing.
- Figure 12 is a top perspective view which shows combined lens assembly and casing.
- Figure 13 is a bottom perspective view which shows combined lens assembly and casing.
- Figure 14 is a exploded view which shows lens casing and its components relative to the casing attachment.
- Figure 15 is a perspective view which shows lens casing and its components inserted into the casing attachment.
- Figure 16 is a exploded view which shows adapter configured to attach on the lens casing.
- Figure 17 is a perspective view which shows alternate adapter configured to attach on the lens casing.
- Figure 18 is a bottom perspective view which shows case attachment.
- Figure 19 is a bottom perspective view which shows alternate adapter configured to attach on the lens case attachment.
- Figure 20 is a exploded view which shows alternate adapter configured to attach on the lens casing.
- Figure 21 is a perspective view which shows alternate adapter attached to the lens casing.
- Figure 22 is a perspective view which shows the case attachment ready to be inserted on a microscope with the eyepiece removed.
- Figure 23 is a perspective view which shows the case attachment inserted on a microscope with the eyepiece removed.
- Figure 24 is a perspective view which shows the case attachment inserted on a microscope with the eyepiece removed and rotated so that the horizontal latch is engaged with the other eyepiece.
- Figure 25 is a perspective view which shows the lens holder with two apertures matching for the camera and or light on the mobile device.
- Figure 26 is a perspective view which shows the lens holder with two apertures matching for the camera and or light on the mobile device and a dichroic mirror covering the camera aperture and a reflective mirror covering the light aperture, when the device is not used in a microscope.
- Figure 27 is a perspective view which shows a light filter covering the light aperture.
- Figure 28 is a perspective view which shows an led ring that sits as the top component of the lens casing that functions as a light source for object illumination when the device is not used in a microscope.
- Figure 29 is a perspective view which shows a filter prepared to slide across the camera aperture.
- Figure 30 is a perspective view which shows which shows a filter engaged over the camera aperture by sliding with the bar it attached to. This bar allows sliding of the filter or dichroic mirror from outside.
- a general method Overall use of device' FIGURE 1 for using the instant invention preferably involves several steps comprising:
- a person decides whether or not to share the video/images with another for making a real time decision. 107 12. one or more persons uses video/images for analysis. 112
- the case attachment is preferably positioned behind the microscope and surrounding the mobile phone. In some embodiments, the person may decide to use the case attachment and lens not with a microscope or adapter.
- the case attachment is attached to the mobile phone.
- the case attachment preferably comprises a lens holder 7, a horizontal latch 50, and finally an inside region 51 .
- the microscope comprises an optical instrument containing one or more lenses producing an enlarged image of a sample placed in the focal plane.
- an example of a microscope could be a stereo-microscope, a compound microscope or perhaps a fluorescent microscope and the like.
- the microscope preferably comprises one or more eyepiece 4 and one or more eyepiece tube.
- the eyepiece 4 comprises a cylinder containing two or more lenses; its function is to bring the image into focus for the eye.
- examples of an eyepiece 4 may include a 20x ocular, a 5x ocular, or a 10 x ocular.
- the eyepiece tube comprises a structure that connects the eyepiece to the objective lenses.
- a mobile phone comprises a mobile phone with an advanced mobile operating system which combines features of a personal computer operating system with other features useful for mobile or handheld use.
- examples of an mobile phone may include a camera phone, a smart phone, a videophone, or a tablet.
- the mobile phone preferably comprises a digital camera 2.
- a digital camera 2 comprises a camera on a mobile phone which is able to capture photographs or video.
- an example of an digital camera 2 could CMOS type camera or perhaps a CCD camera and the like.
- a sub-method 'configures a case attachment' FIGURE 2 of step 101 has a multiple sub steps as follows:
- a person acquires a mobile phone equipped with a digital camera 2. 204
- a person configures the case attachment to be operable with a mobile phone.
- 205 The above method is herein identified as method 200, and while these steps are depicted in an order, it is thought that these steps may be performed in one or more alternative orders and still reflect the novelty of the invention.
- FIGURE 3 has a multiple sub steps as follows:
- a person selects an adapter based on the diameter of the eyepiece tube. 301
- step 302 the components may already come prepared within the lens casing.
- the above method is herein identified as method 300, and while these steps are depicted in an order, it is thought that these steps may be performed in one or more alternative orders and still reflect the novelty of the invention.
- the adapter 10 is preferably positioned behind the microscope and apical to the lens casing.
- the adapter 10 is attached to the lens casing and the eyepiece tube and is mainly thought to be composed of aluminum however in some embodiments, it is thought that in the adapter 10 may also be composed of other metals, plastic or alternatively composites and/or rubber.
- the adapter 10 comprises a de- vice that is both inserted on the inside of the microscope and also operably connects to the lens casing 15.
- One goal of the adapter 10 is to fit in the eyepiece tube of an existing microscope.
- the adapter 10 preferably comprises a eyepiece slot region 11 , a transition region 12, and finally a lens casing attachment region 13.
- the person may decide to use the case attachment not with a microscope. In which case no adapter is necessary. In other embodiments, one may use it with a telescope.
- the transition region 12 is preferably positioned in between the eyepiece slot region 11 and the lens casing attachment region.
- the transition region 12 comprises the middle region of the adapter.
- the eyepiece slot region 11 is preferably positioned within the eyepiece tube and distal to the transition region.
- the eyepiece slot region 11 comprises the region that inserts into the microscope and functions to fit in the eyepiece tube of an existing microscope.
- the eyepiece slot region 11 is preferably attached to the eyepiece tube and has a preferred diameter of 23, 28, 30, and 30.5 mm but may range from a minimum of 10 mm to a maximum diameter of 100 mm. Further, the eyepiece slot region 11 has a preferred length of 30 mm but may range from a minimum of 2 mm to a maximum length of 100 mm.
- the lens casing bottom region 18 is preferably positioned below the lens casing top region.
- the lens casing bottom region 18 comprises the bottom region of the lens casing and it preferably contains a securing ring 19, a field lens 20, a lens spacer ring 21 , and finally an eye lens 22.
- the components may already come prepared within the lens casing.
- the lens casing bottom region has a couple alternative embodiments herein termed the 'LED ring' embodiment, the 'slit light' embodiment, and the 'filter changer' embodiment.
- the one goal of the 'LED ring' embodiment comprises a ring apical to the securing ring, encircled with one or more light emitting diode (LEDs). These LEDs serve to light up a specimen, (perhaps for examining an eye when used by an ophthalmologist) when the device is not attached to a microscope.
- the 'LED ring' embodiment preferably comprises an LED ring, LEDs and an attachment lateral surface 27.
- the LEDs 26 illuminate the subject of the scope and it is thought that the LEDs could be white LEDs, blue LEDs (any functional color) and/or configured to adapt with one or more emission/excitation light filters and the like.
- the LED ring would removably attach to the lens casing via an external attachment lateral surface 27, which may have threads, magnets, physical connections or other attachment means. It is thought that the light emitting diode(LEDs) could be replaced with any other small light source such as small incandescent light bulb, or laser diode(for specific wavelengths for medical or jewelry examinations).
- the 'slit light' embodiment may also comprise a component where in one or more sources of light (such as in the LED ring embodiment) can be varied in intensity, and illumination areas by having a physical structure that can be manipulated to vary the position of the light, or light path, in order to examine different parts of an eye. This may be used by medical professionals for example.
- the 'filter changer' embodiment may also comprise one or more filter slider 60 to slide a light filter 59 in front of the camera aperture 32.
- This embodiment may also have a mirror slider 58 for sliding a mirror in front of the camera aperture 32.
- the lens casing top region is preferably positioned above the lens casing bottom region. It comprises the top region of the lens casing.
- the lens casing top region preferably comprises the adapter attachment region 17.
- the adapter attachment region 17 functions to both 1 ) handle different eyepieces slot /adapters with one mechanism and to 2) allows you to rapidly switch out adapters for different microscopes, 3) ensure stable fitting for different microscopes without adjustments.
- the lens casing 15 Encompassing the lens casing bottom region and top is the lens casing 15. It is preferably positioned within the lens holder and below the adapter.
- the lens casing 15 comprises the structure that houses the lenses and interacts with the adapter. It functions to house a removable configurable lens assembly.
- the lens casing 15 has a preferred inner diameter of 27.6 mm but may range from a minimum of 10 mm to a maximum inner diameter of 100 mm.
- the lens casing 15 has a preferred outer diameter of 34 mm but may range from a minimum of 15 mm to a maximum outer diameter of 105 mm.
- the lens casing 15 preferably comprises the lens casing top region and the lens casing bottom region 18, as previously mentioned.
- Encompassing the lens casing 15 is the lens set.
- the lens casing is within the overall the lens set. It is preferably positioned within the lens region of the lens holder and above the spacer region. It comprises the combination of the adapter and the lens casing and functions to safely house the lens set and establish the correct focal distances for capturing images.
- Encompassing the lens set is the lens region of the lens holder.
- the lens region 8 is preferably positioned surrounding the lens set and above the spacer region.
- the lens region 8 is attached to the lens set and comprises the top part of the lens holder 7 that interacts with the lens set.
- One goal of the lens region 8 is to safely house the lens set and establish the correct focal distances for capturing images.
- the lens holder 7 Encompassing the lens region is the lens holder. Spatially the lens holder 7 is preferably positioned surrounding the lens set and above the case attachment.
- the lens holder 7 has a preferred inner diameter of 34 mm and outer diameter of 40 mm but may range from a minimum of 10 mm to a maximum diameter of 100 mm.
- the lens holder 7 has a preferred height of 35 mm but may range from a minimum of 10 mm to a maximum height of 60 mm.
- the lens holder 7 preferably comprises a lens region 8, a spacer region 30, and finally a bottom surface 31 .
- the eye lens 22 is preferably positioned within the lens casing, aligned with the camera aperture, and below the lens spacer ring.
- the eye lens 22 is mainly thought to be composed of glass.
- the eye lens 22 has a preferred diameter of 26 mm but may range from a minimum of 5 mm to a maximum diameter of 40 mm.
- the eye lens 22 has a preferred thickness of 5.5 mm but may range from a minimum of .5 mm to a maximum thickness of 4 mm.
- the eye lens is thought to be either double-convex or plano-convex (for chromatic correction). It can be either spherical or aspheric.
- the eye lens 22 has a preferred diopter of 20 but may range from a minimum of 5 diopter to a maximum of 50 diopter.
- the eye lens 22 functions to both 1 ) allow a means to change the field of view and to 2) focus the image on the camera.
- the eye lens 22 preferably comprises the piano surface 25 preferably positioned facing the camera aperture and the convex surface 23 preferably positioned below the lens spacer ring.
- the convex surface 23 is mainly thought to be composed of glass and is preferably aspheric.
- the camera edge 23 functions to both 1 ) allow a means to change the field of view and to 2) focus the image on the camera.
- the convex surface 23 preferably comprises an important focal length.
- the image distance 24 comprises the distance between the camera edge of the eye lens 22 and camera that matches the specifications of the camera for the image distance required for an image.
- the image distance 24 has a preferred distance of 14.0 mm but can generally be restricted by (thickness of the lens casing bottom lip + the height of the holder spacer ring + the thickness of the case attachment), ranging from 12.5-15.5 mm for forming image on camera with a full field of view.
- the convex surface is the bottom surface of the lens holder which preferably comprises the camera aperture 32.
- the camera aperture 32 is preferably aligned with the lens set and above the camera.
- the camera aperture 32 comprises the hole in the case attachment that allows light through to the camera.
- the camera aperture 32 has a preferred diameter of 10 mm but may range from a minimum of .8 mm to a maximum diameter of 40 mm.
- the bottom surface has a couple alternative embodiments herein termed the 'light mirror' embodiment' embodiment and the 'light only' embodiment.
- the 'light mirror' embodiment may comprise a light aperture 37 in addition to the camera aperture which allows light from the mobile phone to pass into the lens holder. This would be used to illuminate a subject.
- the light aperture 37 has an alternative embodiment herein termed the filter changing mechanism.
- the filter changing mechanism allows to change one or mirror light filters, and ideally would allow switching between different filters, with different emission excitation spectra.
- mirror below flashlight 38 will be a regular mirror and mirror below camera 42 will be a two-way mirror. Such embodiment allows the merging and separation of illumination and imaging light path.
- the 'light mirror' embodiment may additionally comprise a camera dichroic mirror 34 and a light mirror 38. As light comes from the mobile phone, it would bounce from the light mirror to the dichroic mirror and on to the subject.
- a camera dichroic mirror 34 may include a light filter with altered emission and excitation wavelengths.
- the camera dichroic mirror 34 preferably comprises the dichroic mirror top surface and the dichroic mirror bottom surface.
- the filter is thought to be filtering light by its difference of physical properties such as wavelengths, resonance direction (polarized), or angle of entrance/exit. An example of this would be in fluorescein stained eye exam.
- a blue filter 49 ( ⁇ 480nm wavelength) may be placed on the camera flashlight aperture, and the blue light coming out of the flashlight may be reflected by the mirror below the flashlight 38. Then the light may be reflected by the dichroic mirror that is sitting below the camera 42 that have a cutoff wavelength of ⁇ 500nm. Then the blue light may be used to excite the fluorescein to emit green light ( ⁇ 520 nm). The green light may then penetrate the dichroic mirror since the wavelength is above the cutoff wavelength and be captured by the camera that have a green filter.
- the holder spacer ring 30 has a preferred outer diameter of 34 mm but may range from a minimum of 10 mm to a maximum diameter of 34 mm (equal to inner diameter of lens holder).
- the holder spacer ring comprises a ledge that serves to space the lens set and eye lens to be the correct distance for imaging from the camera.
- the holder spacer ring has a preferred height of 11.0 mm but may range from a minimum of 7 mm to a maximum height of 15 mm. In general, the preferred value can be calculated by the (image distance - thickness - bottom lip of the lens casing).
- the holder spacer ring has a preferred thickness of 1 .5 mm but may range from a minimum of .5 mm to a maximum thickness of 10 mm. In general, the maximum value is on that is not so big that it obstructs the view, but big enough to hold the lens assembly.
- the holder spacer ring has a preferred inner diameter of 32 mm but may range from a minimum of 5 mm to a maximum inner diameter of 33.99 mm(smaller than the outer diameter). In general, the maximum value can be calculated by not so big that it obstructs the view. In general, the minimum value can be calculated by big enough to hold the lens assembly.
- the ring can also be discontinuous structures such as one or several pillar like structure to set the distance between eye lens and camera.
- Encompassing the holder spacer ring 30 is a spacer region 21 preferably positioned above the bottom surface and below the lens set.
- the spacer region 21 comprises the middle part of the lens holder 7 that establishes the correct image distance (distance between eye lens and camera lens).
- the lens spacer ring 21 is preferably positioned within the lens casing, above the eye lens, and below the field lens.
- the lens spacer ring 21 is mainly thought to be composed of aluminum and functions to provide the correct distance between the eye lens and field lens, however this could be composed of materials such as plastic or other composite materials.
- the field lens 20 is preferably positioned within the lens casing, above the lens spacer ring, and below the securing ring and is mainly thought to be composed of glass.
- the field lens 20 has a preferred diopter of 20 but may range from a minimum of 5 diopter to a maximum of 60 diopter.
- One goal of the field lens 20 is to focus the image from the microscope in concert with the eye lens.
- the lens is preferred to be double convex lens, but can be other light converging lens such as plano-convex lenses.
- the lens is preferred to be aspheric for edge correction but can be spherical.
- a person inserts a securing ring 19 into the lens casing 15.
- the securing ring 19 is preferably positioned within the lens casing and above the field lens.
- the securing ring 19 is mainly thought to be composed of aluminum.
- the securing ring 19 comprises a structure that securely attaches the field lens within the lens casing.
- sub-method 'prepares the components of the lens casing bottom region' of step 302 has a multiple sub steps as follows:
- the lens casing attachment region 13 of the adapter 10 is preferably positioned adjacent to the transition region and next to the adapter attachment region.
- the lens casing attachment region 13 comprises the attachable part of the adapter.
- One goal of the lens casing attachment region 13 is to have a means for attachment for the lens casing.
- the lens casing attachment region 13 preferably comprises the attachment means 14.
- the attachment means 14 comprises the method by which the lens casing attachment region securely attaches to the lens casing top region.
- One goal of the attachment means 14 is to have a means for attachment for the lens casing.
- an attachment means 14 may include: tight inserting, a threaded screw, magnets, or structural configurations.
- the person instead of attaching the lens casing attachment region 13 of the adapter 10 to the adapter attachment region 17 of the lens casing top region 16, the person may decide to use the device not for a microscope, In which case no adapter is necessary. [0081 ] Next a person determines if they want to take images by using a microscope. If they do not want to use a microscope they may use the device to take images of microscopic phenomena by placing the device over the object.
- the next step would be attaching the adapter to the lens bottom region and then inserting the eyepiece slot region 11 of the adapter 10 into the eyepiece tube of the microscope. Then once inserted a person would rotate the case attachment 6 such that the horizontal latch 50 rests atop the lens piece or eyepiece tube adjacent to inserted tube.
- the horizontal latch 50 is preferably positioned facing the microscope and on the surface of the case attachment.
- the horizontal latch 50 is preferably shaped like a crescent.
- the horizontal latch 50 comprises a surface attached to the case attachment which serves to stabilize the device by interacting with the non used eyepiece tube of the microscope.
- the horizontal latch 50 has a preferred length of 22 mm but may range from a minimum of 5 mm to a maximum length of 40 mm.
- the horizontal latch 50 has a preferred height of 35 mm but may range from a minimum of 25 mm to a maximum height of 45 mm. In general, the preferred height value can be calculated by long enough to be supported by the other eyepiece.
- the horizontal latch 50 functions to both 1 ) provide a resting spot for the other eyepiece tube in order to stabilize the camera so that it is more usable for a viewer and to 2) have a means to stabilize the camera by rotating it to rest on the other eyepiece tube (not used for imaging).
- the camera recess 52 is preferably positioned surrounding the mobile phone and within the inside region.
- the camera recess 52 comprises the space that holds the mobile phone and functions to both 1 ) to fit snugly on a phone and to 2) align the camera's center with the camera aperture center.
- the inside region contains the camera recess and is preferably positioned surrounding the mobile phone, facing the viewer, and on the surface of the case attachment. The function of the nominal edges are to 1 ) align the camera's lens center with the camera aperture center.
- the inside region is preferably shaped like a rectangle and comprises the underside of the case attachment and its components.
- the inside region preferably comprises a camera recess 52, a top edge 53, a camera side edge 54, a non-camera side edge 55, and finally a bottom edge 56.
- the top edge 53 is preferably positioned surrounding the mobile phone and opposite the bottom edge.
- the top edge 53 is attached to the top of the mobile phone and comprises the top edge of the case attachment. In some embodiments, it is thought that if the top edge 53 is absent then the top edge can have one or more gaps for inputs to the mobile phone.
- the bottom edge 56 is preferably positioned surrounding the mobile phone and opposite the top edge.
- the bottom edge 56 is attached to the bottom part of the mobile phone and comprises the bottom edge of the case attachment . In some embodiments, it is thought that if the bottom edge 56 is absent then the bottom edge can have one or more gaps for inputs to the mobile phone.
- the bottom edge 56 preferably comprises the phone removal gap.
- the camera side edge 54 is preferably positioned surrounding the mobile phone, below the camera aperture, and opposite the non-camera side edge.
- the camera side edge 54 is attached to a side of the mobile phone.
- the camera side edge 54 comprises the side edge of the case attachment under the camera. In some embodiments, it is thought that if the camera side edge 54 is absent then the camera edge can have one or more gaps for inputs to the mobile phone. Further, in the cases that wherein a camera edge vs non-camera edge cannot be defined, or both edges are equidistant to the camera.
- the camera side edge and non-camera side may simply refer to opposite long edges of the case attachment.
- the non-camera side edge 55 is preferably positioned surrounding the mobile phone and opposite the camera aide edge.
- the non-camera side edge 55 is attached to the one side of the mobile phone and comprises the side edge of the case attachment under the camera. In some embodiments, it is thought that if the non-camera side edge 55 is absent then the non-camera edge can have one or more gaps for inputs to the mobile phone. Further, in the cases that wherein a camera edge vs non- camera edge cannot be defined, or both edges are equidistant to the camera.
- the camera side edge and non-camera side may simply refer to opposite long edges of the case attachment.
- the phone removal gap is preferably positioned adjacent to the bottom edge and on the bottom of the case attachment.
- the phone removal gap is attached to the bottom part of the mobile phone.
- One goal of the phone removal gap is to allow one to remove the phone. In some embodiments, it is thought that if the phone removal gap is absent then another mechanism may be used to remove the phone easily.
- a person After a person captures video or images on their mobile phone, they can decide whether or not to share the video/images with another for making a real time decision.
- people who may collaborate in real time examining data include one or more medical professionals, one or more research professionals, one or more jewelers.
- a person may decide to not share the images in realtime and instead use them asynchronously with others or for personal use.
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