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Eye movement analyzing device utilizing pupil center-of-gravity data

Assignee: Konan Camera Research Institue Inc
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Filing: 1989-12-15
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Granted: 1991-12-10
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Expires: 2009-12-15
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Abstract

Abstract A goggle type eye movement analyzing device which can be mounted on examinee's head incorporating a pair of eyepieces positioned in front of the eyes. Each eyepiece includes a light source, a target, and a TV camera which receives light reflected from the eye to observe eye movement. A video analyzing device is connected to the eyepieces so that it records and analyzes signals from the TV cameras which can automatically focus on the proximate area of the iris of the eye.

Inventors

  • 👤 Tatsuya Kasahara

Bibliographic Details

Application Number —
Jurisdiction US
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Last Synchronized 2026-10-24 11:47
CPC Classifications
F; F41; F41G; F41G3/00; F41G3/22; F41G3/225; A; A61; A61B; A61B3/00; A61B3/10; A61B3/113

Claims Analysis

Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim 186 words
An eye movement analyzing device, comprising goggles which can be mounted on and dismounted from an examinee's head having incorporated therein an eyepiece provided near one eye or both eyes, a television camera provided on said eyepiece and focused on the approximate area of an iris of the moving eye for receiving light reflected from the eye to observe eye movement, a video analyzing device for recording and analyzing signals from said television camera, wherein said video analyzing device comprises a tracker connected to said eyepieces, and monitor means connected to said tracker for observing light axes of said TV cameras, and a computer system connected to said tracker, said computer system including output and input means, an autofocusing system for said television camera for automatically focusing an approximate area of the iris according to the amount of eye movement, said autofocusing system outputting pupil center-of-gravity data to focus control means via a pupil center-of-gravity detector and said focus control means adjusting extension of said lens based upon previously calculated correction data so that said focus control means focuses on a proximate area of the iris.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim 186 words
An eye movement analyzing device, comprising goggles which can be mounted on and dismounted from an examinee's head having incorporated therein an eyepiece provided near one eye or both eyes, a television camera provided on said eyepiece and focused on the approximate area of an iris of the moving eye for receiving light reflected from the eye to observe eye movement, a video analyzing device for recording and analyzing signals from said television camera, wherein said video analyzing device comprises a tracker connected to said eyepieces, and monitor means connected to said tracker for observing light axes of said TV cameras, and a computer system connected to said tracker, said computer system including output and input means, an autofocusing system for said television camera for automatically focusing an approximate area of the iris according to the amount of eye movement, said autofocusing system outputting pupil center-of-gravity data to focus control means via a pupil center-of-gravity detector and said focus control means adjusting extension of said lens based upon previously calculated correction data so that said focus control means focuses on a proximate area of the iris.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim 37 words
An eye movement analyzing device according to claim 1, further comprising an infrared video analyzing device employing invisible infrared light which is of a wave length that corresponds to pigments around the iris to illuminate the eye.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim 19 words
A device according to claim 1, wherein each of said eyepieces further includes a light source and a target.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim 31 words
A device according to claim 1, further including an illumination controller and a target controller connected between said computer system and said light source and target of each of said eyepieces.

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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows

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3.5 Years (Year 4) 1994-12-09 1995-06-10 1995-12-10 $2000.00 Window Closed / Lapsed
7.5 Years (Year 8) 1998-12-09 1999-06-10 1999-12-10 $3760.00 Window Closed / Lapsed
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