Otoscope Attachment for Enhanced Visualization with Mobile Devices
Summary
The European Patent Office has published a patent application (EP2024196839A2) for an otoscope attachment designed to enhance visualization with mobile devices. The publication date is March 18, 2026, and the inventors have not yet filed their designation.
What changed
This document is a publication of a European patent application (EP2024196839A2) for an otoscope attachment that integrates with mobile devices to improve visualization. The publication date is March 18, 2026. The application details the technical specifications and design of the attachment, which falls under IPC classification A61B 1/227.
As this is a patent publication, it does not impose direct compliance obligations on regulated entities. However, it is relevant for manufacturers and medical device companies involved in the development or production of otoscopes and related medical imaging accessories. Companies should be aware of this patent application as it may impact future product development and intellectual property strategies in this area.
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OTOSCOPE ATTACHMENT FOR ENHANCED VISUALIZATION WITH MOBILE DEVICES
Publication EP2024196839A2 Kind: A2 Mar 18, 2026
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The designation of the inventor has not yet been filed
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A61B 1/227 20060101AFI20240927BHEP
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AL, AT, BE, BG, CH, CY, CZ, DE, DK, EE, ES, FI, FR, GB, GR, HR, HU, IE, IS, IT, LI, LT, LU, LV, MC, ME, MK, MT, NL, NO, PL, PT, RO, RS, SE, SI, SK, SM, TR
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