Systems and Methods for Measuring Visual Axis of the Eye
Summary
The USPTO granted Patent US12593976B2 to inventor Xiaochun Nie for systems and methods determining angular offset between visual axis and optical axis of the eye. The patent contains 13 claims covering methods for eye measurement used in diagnosis and surgery applications.
What changed
The USPTO issued Patent US12593976B2 covering methods and systems for measuring the visual axis of the eye. The patent discloses techniques for determining angular offsets between a person's visual axis and optical axis, or between line of sight and optical axis. The technology has applications in diagnosis and surgical procedures involving eye alignment.
For manufacturers of eye measurement devices and surgical systems, this patent establishes intellectual property rights that may affect product development strategies. Companies developing similar eye tracking or axis measurement technologies should review the patent claims to assess potential infringement risks and explore licensing options.
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Systems and methods for measuring visual axis of the eye
Grant US12593976B2 Kind: B2 Apr 07, 2026
Inventors
Xiaochun Nie
Abstract
Disclosed herein are methods for determining an angular offset between a visual axis of a person's eye and an optical axis of the eye, or an angular offset between a line of sight of the eye and the optical axis of the eye.
CPC Classifications
A61B 3/02 A61B 3/102 A61B 3/1025 A61B 3/113 A61B 3/1015 A61B 3/1225 A61B 3/024 G06F 3/017 G06F 3/012 G06F 3/013 G06K 9/00 G02B 2027/0138 G02B 2027/0187 G02B 7/0093 G06T 7/73 G06T 2207/30201
Filing Date
2023-03-31
Application No.
18194532
Claims
13
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