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1.

OPHTHALMOLOGIC APPARATUS

      
Application Number 18371059
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-09-21
First Publication Date 2024-04-04
Owner TOPCON CORPORATION (Japan)
Inventor
  • Yukimori, Takafumi
  • Tatara, Yoko
  • Saika, Makoto

Abstract

An ophthalmologic apparatus includes a target projection system that presents an eye chart to a subject eye, an objective measurement optical system that objectively measures an eye characteristic of the subject eye, and a control portion that controls the target projection system and the objective measurement optical system, wherein the control portion presents the target for a predetermined time at a predetermined presentation position with the target projection system, and objectively measures the eye characteristic with the objective measurement optical system in a time series to control an operation of each portion based on a measurement result of the objective measurement.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A61B 3/00 - Apparatus for testing the eyes; Instruments for examining the eyes
  • A61B 3/103 - Objective types, i.e. instruments for examining the eyes independent of the patients perceptions or reactions for determining refraction, e.g. refractometers, skiascopes

2.

SURVEY SYSTEM

      
Application Number 18371068
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-09-21
First Publication Date 2024-04-04
Owner TOPCON CORPORATION (Japan)
Inventor Nishita, Nobuyuki

Abstract

Provided is a new survey system capable of quickly locking on a target by a simple operation. The survey system includes a surveying instrument including an imaging unit configured to acquire an image in front of a telescope, a controller 80 including a GNSS device and configured to remotely operate the surveying instrument, and a target unit including a target and an optical transmitter, and based on position information acquired by the GNSS device in the vicinity of the target unit, the surveying instrument is rotated toward the GNSS device, images when the optical transmitter turns on light and turns off light are acquired by the imaging unit, and based on a difference image between the images, the surveying instrument is rotated toward the optical transmitter, scans the periphery by the tracking unit, and is locked on to the target.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01C 15/00 - Surveying instruments or accessories not provided for in groups
  • G01C 15/06 - Surveyors' staffs; Movable markers

3.

SURVEYING INSTRUMENT AND SURVEY SYSTEM

      
Application Number 18371090
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-09-21
First Publication Date 2024-04-04
Owner TOPCON CORPORATION (Japan)
Inventor
  • Sugiura, Akinobu
  • Nishita, Nobuyuki

Abstract

A surveying instrument having a tracking function with a measure against sunlight is provided which includes a tracking unit and a distance-measuring unit, a driving unit, an imaging device, a filter switching device configured to make switching so that either of two filters is selectively disposed on an optical axis of the imaging device, and a control unit configured to, when the imaging device acquires an image including tracking guide light, analyze the image and operate an arrival direction of the tracking guide light, and control the driving unit so that a collimation axis is directed toward the arrival direction of the tracking guide light, wherein one filter of the two filters is a tracking guide light filter configured to transmit only wavelengths in a predetermined range centered on a wavelength of the tracking guide light.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01C 15/00 - Surveying instruments or accessories not provided for in groups
  • G01S 17/08 - Systems determining position data of a target for measuring distance only
  • H04N 23/71 - Circuitry for evaluating the brightness variation
  • H04N 23/75 - Circuitry for compensating brightness variation in the scene by influencing optical camera components

4.

VARIABLE MAGNIFICATION OPTICAL COMPONENT AND OPHTHALMIC APPARATUS

      
Application Number 18457349
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-08-29
First Publication Date 2024-04-04
Owner TOPCON CORPORATION (Japan)
Inventor
  • Shimizu, Hitoshi
  • Suzuki, Dai

Abstract

A variable magnification optical component and an ophthalmic apparatus having a simpler mechanism and requiring a small space are provided. The variable magnification optical component includes an optical path, and a power changer, disposed rotatably with respect to an optical axis of the optical path. The power changer is configured to be removably inserted into the optical path, in which the power changer includes: multiple lenses for varying power and a light beam passage hole configured not to interfere with the lenses. In a first configuration of the variable magnification optical component, the power changer is inclined at a predetermined angle, such that the lenses are retracted outside the optical path, and the optical path passes through the light beam passage hole. In a second configuration of the variable magnification optical component, the power changer is restored and the lenses are positioned on the optical path.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G02B 15/04 - Optical objectives with means for varying the magnification by changing, adding, or subtracting a part of the objective, e.g. convertible objective by changing a part

5.

BAR ARRANGEMENT INSPECTION SYSTEM AND BAR ARRANGEMENT INSPECTION METHOD

      
Application Number 18474806
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-09-26
First Publication Date 2024-04-04
Owner TOPCON CORPORATION (Japan)
Inventor Kikuchi, Takeshi

Abstract

A bar arrangement inspection system includes a scanner for acquiring three-dimensional point cloud data of an inspection range, a camera for acquiring image data of the inspection range, a processor, and three-dimensional bar arrangement design data of the inspection range, the processor is configured to receive the three-dimensional point cloud data of the inspection range from the scanner and the image data of the inspection range from the camera, generate a point cloud composite image by combining the three-dimensional point cloud data with the image data, identify a bar arrangement state and positions of reinforcing bars included in the point cloud composite image, and by comparing the point cloud composite image with the three-dimensional bar arrangement design data, generate three-dimensional bar arrangement state inspection result data, and output the bar arrangement state inspection result data in such a manner that the bar arrangement error is visually identifiable.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G06T 7/00 - Image analysis
  • G01S 7/481 - Constructional features, e.g. arrangements of optical elements
  • G01S 17/86 - Combinations of lidar systems with systems other than lidar, radar or sonar, e.g. with direction finders
  • G01S 17/89 - Lidar systems, specially adapted for specific applications for mapping or imaging

6.

BAR ARRANGEMENT INSPECTION RESULT DISPLAY SYSTEM

      
Application Number 18474815
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-09-26
First Publication Date 2024-04-04
Owner TOPCON CORPORATION (Japan)
Inventor Kikuchi, Takeshi

Abstract

A bar arrangement inspection result display system includes a surveying instrument, an eyewear display device including a display, a relative position sensor and a relative direction sensor, and a processor for manage coordinate spaces of the eyewear display device and the surveying instrument in a space with an origin set at a common reference point. The processor is configured to generate a three-dimensional model of a bar arrangement inspection range based on three-dimensional point cloud data of the inspection range, generate three-dimensional inspection result display data by associating bar arrangement inspection result data of the inspection range in which detail and position of bar arrangement error are associated with each other with the three-dimensional model, and display three-dimensional inspection result image by superimposing on actual objects observed with the eyewear display device in such a manner that the bar arrangement error is recognizable.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G06T 19/00 - Manipulating 3D models or images for computer graphics
  • E04G 21/12 - Mounting of reinforcing inserts; Prestressing
  • G06F 3/01 - Input arrangements or combined input and output arrangements for interaction between user and computer
  • G06T 7/00 - Image analysis
  • G06T 7/73 - Determining position or orientation of objects or cameras using feature-based methods
  • G06T 17/00 - 3D modelling for computer graphics

7.

OPHTHALMIC APPARATUS

      
Application Number 18370952
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-09-21
First Publication Date 2024-03-28
Owner TOPCON CORPORATION (Japan)
Inventor
  • Yukimori, Takafumi
  • Tatara, Yoko
  • Saika, Makoto

Abstract

An ophthalmic apparatus includes an image acquisition unit configured to acquire an anterior segment image of a subject eye, an optotype projection system configured to present an optotype to the subject eye in at least two presentation positions different from each other, and a line-of-sight direction detection unit configured to extract a feature point from the anterior segment image that has been acquired by the image acquisition unit when the optotype has been presented in each of the at least two presentation positions, detect positional information on the anterior segment image of the feature point that has been extracted, and detect a line-of-sight direction of the subject eye on a basis of the positional information.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A61B 3/117 - Objective types, i.e. instruments for examining the eyes independent of the patients perceptions or reactions for examining the anterior chamber or the anterior chamber angle, e.g. gonioscopes
  • A61B 3/08 - Subjective types, i.e. testing apparatus requiring the active assistance of the patient for testing binocular or stereoscopic vision, e.g. strabismus
  • A61B 3/14 - Arrangements specially adapted for eye photography

8.

SURVEYING SYSTEM, SURVEYING METHOD, AND PROGRAM

      
Application Number 18470558
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-09-20
First Publication Date 2024-03-28
Owner TOPCON CORPORATION (Japan)
Inventor Sasaki, You

Abstract

Automation of surveying operations is achieved. When surveying is performed by a surveying apparatus, acquisition of a surveying condition, acquisition of surveying data, acquisition of image data, and acquisition of environmental data are performed. These pieces of data are associated with each other and are stored as learning data. On the basis of this learning data, an AI-estimated model for estimating a surveying condition by using image data of a surveying target and environmental data of a surveying site, is generated.

IPC Classes  ?

9.

SURVEYING APPARATUS, AND METHOD AND PROGRAM FOR OPERATING SURVEYING APPARATUS

      
Application Number 18470744
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-09-20
First Publication Date 2024-03-28
Owner TOPCON CORPORATION (Japan)
Inventor
  • Sasaki, You
  • Morita, Hideki
  • Sugimoto, Hiroaki
  • Suzuki, Yuto
  • Minamiguchi, Shuichi
  • Nishita, Nobuyuki
  • Matsumoto, Hideyuki

Abstract

Efficiency of operation related to acquisition of a tilt offset of a surveying apparatus is improved. A total station includes a tilt sensor, a tilt offset acquisition unit that acquires a tilt offset of the tilt sensor, a measurement unit that measures a variable value of a phenomenon that can cause the tilt offset to vary, and a determination unit that determines whether to acquire the tilt offset, based on output from the measurement unit.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01C 9/06 - Electric or photoelectric indication or reading means
  • G01C 15/06 - Surveyors' staffs; Movable markers

10.

OPHTHALMOLOGIC APPARATUS

      
Application Number 18368945
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-09-15
First Publication Date 2024-03-21
Owner TOPCON CORPORATION (Japan)
Inventor
  • Yukimori, Takafumi
  • Tatara, Yoko
  • Saika, Makoto

Abstract

An ophthalmologic apparatus includes an objective measurement optical system that measures an objective refraction characteristic of a subject eye and a control portion that performs total control including control of the objective measurement optical system, wherein the control portion analyzes a characteristic amount of a ring image obtained by measuring the objective refraction characteristic of the subject eye to feedback to a subjective examination content of the subject eye according to an analysis result of the characteristic amount of the ring image.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A61B 3/103 - Objective types, i.e. instruments for examining the eyes independent of the patients perceptions or reactions for determining refraction, e.g. refractometers, skiascopes

11.

OPHTHALMIC APPARATUS, METHOD OF CONTROLLING OPHTHALMIC APPARATUS, AND RECORDING MEDIUM

      
Application Number 18242544
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-09-06
First Publication Date 2024-03-07
Owner Topcon Corporation (Japan)
Inventor Yamada, Kazuhiro

Abstract

An ophthalmic apparatus includes an objective lens, a first illumination optical system arranged approximately coaxially with an optical axis of the objective lens and configured to be capable of irradiating first illumination light onto an eye to be examined through the objective lens, a second illumination optical system arranged so as to be eccentric to the optical axis of the objective lens and configured to be capable of irradiating second illumination light onto the eye to be examined through the objective lens, a left-eye observation optical system configured to be capable of guiding returning light from the eye to be examined, where the first illumination light or the second illumination light has entered through the objective lens, to a left-eye eyepiece or a left-eye imaging element, and a right-eye observation optical system configured to be capable of guiding returning light from the eye to be examined, where the first illumination light or the second illumination light has entered through the objective lens, to a right-eye eyepiece or a right-eye imaging element. The second illumination optical system is capable of changing an incident angle of a principal ray of the second illumination light relative to the eye to be examined.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A61B 3/00 - Apparatus for testing the eyes; Instruments for examining the eyes
  • A61B 3/12 - Objective types, i.e. instruments for examining the eyes independent of the patients perceptions or reactions for looking at the eye fundus, e.g. ophthalmoscopes

12.

OPHTHALMIC MICROSCOPE

      
Application Number 18389223
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-11-14
First Publication Date 2024-03-07
Owner Topcon Corporation (Japan)
Inventor
  • Mizuno, Akira
  • Miyashita, Kenji

Abstract

An ophthalmic microscope includes an observation system configured to observe an eye to be examined, the observation system including an objective lens and a pair of observation optical paths, an imaging system capable of stereoscopically imaging respective observation lights of the eye to be examined from the observation optical paths, and a mode switching unit capable of selectively switching among a first mode for acquiring a first image obtained by stereoscopically imaging the observation lights from both the observation optical paths using the imaging system, a second mode for acquiring only a second image obtained by imaging the observation light from one of the observation optical paths using the imaging system, and a third mode for acquiring only a third image obtained by imaging the observation light from the other of the observation optical paths using the imaging system.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A61B 3/135 - Slit-lamp microscopes
  • A61B 3/00 - Apparatus for testing the eyes; Instruments for examining the eyes
  • A61B 3/14 - Arrangements specially adapted for eye photography

13.

Eye testing apparatus

      
Application Number 29753613
Grant Number D1017042
Status In Force
Filing Date 2020-10-01
First Publication Date 2024-03-05
Grant Date 2024-03-05
Owner TOPCON CORPORATION (Japan)
Inventor
  • Nuzzo, Thomas
  • Yamaoka, Masashi

14.

OPHTHALMOLOGIC INFORMATION PROCESSING SYSTEM, OPHTHALMOLOGIC INFORMATION PROCESSING SERVER, OPHTHALMOLOGIC INFORMATION PROCESSING PROGRAM, AND OPHTHALMOLOGIC INFORMATION PROCESSING METHOD

      
Application Number 18259587
Status Pending
Filing Date 2021-12-22
First Publication Date 2024-02-22
Owner TOPCON CORPORATION (Japan)
Inventor Takahashi, Yoshitsugu

Abstract

An ophthalmologic information processing system for selecting a subject at risk of glaucoma as a candidate includes: an information acquisition unit that acquires measurement information of an eye of the subject measured by an ophthalmologic apparatus; and a determination unit that determines whether the subject is a candidate at risk of glaucoma based on an anterior chamber depth of the subject included in the measurement information acquired by the information acquisition unit.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A61B 3/117 - Objective types, i.e. instruments for examining the eyes independent of the patients perceptions or reactions for examining the anterior chamber or the anterior chamber angle, e.g. gonioscopes
  • A61B 3/103 - Objective types, i.e. instruments for examining the eyes independent of the patients perceptions or reactions for determining refraction, e.g. refractometers, skiascopes
  • A61B 3/00 - Apparatus for testing the eyes; Instruments for examining the eyes
  • G16H 50/20 - ICT specially adapted for medical diagnosis, medical simulation or medical data mining; ICT specially adapted for detecting, monitoring or modelling epidemics or pandemics for computer-aided diagnosis, e.g. based on medical expert systems
  • G16H 50/30 - ICT specially adapted for medical diagnosis, medical simulation or medical data mining; ICT specially adapted for detecting, monitoring or modelling epidemics or pandemics for individual health risk assessment

15.

GRADE EVALUATION APPARATUS, OPHTHALMIC IMAGING APPARATUS, NON-TRANSITORY COMPUTER-READABLE STORAGE MEDIUM, AND GRADE EVALUATION METHOD

      
Application Number 18369222
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-09-18
First Publication Date 2024-02-22
Owner Topcon Corporation (Japan)
Inventor Nitta, Sho

Abstract

A grade evaluation apparatus for blood vessel distribution image includes a control device. The control device is configured to: obtain a blood vessel distribution image, the blood vessel distribution image representing a distribution of blood vessels in an eyeball obtained by OCT-angiography; calculate a plurality of evaluation values from the blood vessel distribution image based on a plurality of criteria; and calculate a grade value based on the plurality of evaluation values, the grade value indicating a grade of the blood vessel distribution image.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A61B 3/10 - Objective types, i.e. instruments for examining the eyes independent of the patients perceptions or reactions
  • A61B 3/00 - Apparatus for testing the eyes; Instruments for examining the eyes
  • A61B 3/12 - Objective types, i.e. instruments for examining the eyes independent of the patients perceptions or reactions for looking at the eye fundus, e.g. ophthalmoscopes
  • G06T 7/00 - Image analysis
  • G06T 7/11 - Region-based segmentation
  • G06T 7/13 - Edge detection
  • G06T 7/162 - Segmentation; Edge detection involving graph-based methods

16.

OPHTHALMIC APPARATUS AND OPHTHALMIC INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS

      
Application Number 18118132
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-03-07
First Publication Date 2024-02-15
Owner Topcon Corporation (Japan)
Inventor
  • Nakajima, Masashi
  • Shimosawa, Ryosuke
  • Okikawa, Shigeru

Abstract

An ophthalmic apparatus includes an objective lens, an illumination optical system, an imaging optical system, and an optical path coupling member. The illumination optical system may illuminate a subject's eye with illumination light via the objective lens. The imaging optical system may guide returning light of the illumination light from the subject's eye to an imaging device via the objective lens. The optical path coupling member has a transparent member with a reflective region formed by evaporating a reflective film onto a part of a transmission region of its surface, and is configured to couple an optical path of the illumination optical system with an optical path of the imaging optical system. The transmission region may be arranged substantially conjugate optically to a subject's iris. The illumination light is reflected on the reflective region and the returning light is transmitted through the transmission region.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A61B 3/10 - Objective types, i.e. instruments for examining the eyes independent of the patients perceptions or reactions
  • A61B 3/00 - Apparatus for testing the eyes; Instruments for examining the eyes

17.

METHOD OF PROCESSING OPTICAL COHERENCE TOMOGRAPHY (OCT) DATA, METHOD OF OCT IMAGING, AND OCT DATA PROCESSING APPARATUS

      
Application Number 18378711
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-10-11
First Publication Date 2024-02-08
Owner TOPCON CORPORATION (Japan)
Inventor
  • Fukuma, Yasufumi
  • Tsukada, Hisashi
  • Kubota, Atsushi

Abstract

An OCT apparatus of an exemplary aspect includes an OCT scanner, image data generating unit, registration unit, and image data composing unit. The OCT scanner is configured to acquire three dimensional data sets by applying an OCT scan to mutually different three dimensional regions of a sample. The image data generating unit is configured to generate a plurality of pieces of image data from the three dimensional data sets. The registration unit is configured to perform a first registration between the plurality of pieces of image data by applying an image correlation calculation to each of overlap regions in the plurality of pieces of image data. The image data composing unit is configured to compose the plurality of pieces of image data based on a result of the first registration.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A61B 3/10 - Objective types, i.e. instruments for examining the eyes independent of the patients perceptions or reactions
  • A61B 5/00 - Measuring for diagnostic purposes ; Identification of persons
  • G01B 9/02091 - Tomographic interferometers, e.g. based on optical coherence
  • G01B 9/02 - Interferometers
  • G06T 7/32 - Determination of transform parameters for the alignment of images, i.e. image registration using correlation-based methods
  • A61B 3/00 - Apparatus for testing the eyes; Instruments for examining the eyes
  • A61B 3/12 - Objective types, i.e. instruments for examining the eyes independent of the patients perceptions or reactions for looking at the eye fundus, e.g. ophthalmoscopes
  • G06T 3/00 - Geometric image transformation in the plane of the image
  • G06T 3/20 - Linear translation of a whole image or part thereof, e.g. panning
  • G06T 3/60 - Rotation of a whole image or part thereof

18.

OPHTHALMIC APPARATUS, METHOD OF CONTROLLING OPHTHALMIC APPARATUS, AND RECORDING MEDIUM

      
Application Number 17882600
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-08-08
First Publication Date 2024-02-08
Owner Topcon Corporation (Japan)
Inventor
  • Yamaguchi, Tatsuo
  • Bando, Ryo

Abstract

An ophthalmic apparatus according to an embodiment includes an illumination system configured to project illumination light onto a subject's eye, and a photography system configured to perform photography of the subject's eye. The illumination system and the photography system are configured to satisfy a Scheimpflug condition. The illumination system includes a light source unit configured to output slit illumination light, and an illumination polarizer configured to extract an illumination polarization component from the slit illumination light. The illumination system is further configured to project the illumination polarization component onto the subject's eye. The photography system includes a photography polarizer configured to extract a photography polarization component from return light from the subject's eye with the slit illumination light projected, and an image sensor configured to detect the photography polarization component.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A61B 3/14 - Arrangements specially adapted for eye photography
  • A61B 3/00 - Apparatus for testing the eyes; Instruments for examining the eyes
  • G06T 7/00 - Image analysis

19.

OPHTHALMIC APPARATUS, METHOD OF CONTROLLING OPHTHALMIC APPARATUS, AND RECORDING MEDIUM

      
Application Number 18118136
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-03-07
First Publication Date 2024-02-01
Owner Topcon Corporation (Japan)
Inventor
  • Nakajima, Masashi
  • Sakai, Jun

Abstract

An ophthalmic apparatus includes an optical system having an illumination and imaging optical systems, a movement mechanism, and a controller. The illumination optical system may illuminate a fundus of a subject's eye with illumination light. The movement mechanism may relatively move the subject's eye and the optical system in an optical axis direction of the imaging optical system. When a corneal curvature radius is R and a distance from a corneal apex position to an imaging aperture conjugate position substantially conjugate optically to the imaging aperture is d, the controller may control the movement mechanism so that light amount of the returning light passing through the imaging aperture becomes less than when a distance in the optical axis direction between the imaging aperture conjugate position and a position of a corneal reflection image of the illumination light is (R/2−d).

IPC Classes  ?

  • A61B 3/10 - Objective types, i.e. instruments for examining the eyes independent of the patients perceptions or reactions
  • A61B 3/00 - Apparatus for testing the eyes; Instruments for examining the eyes

20.

LASER SCANNING CONTROL DEVICE, LASER SCANNING APPARATUS, LASER SCANNING CONTROL METHOD, AND PROGRAM

      
Application Number 18336065
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-06-16
First Publication Date 2024-01-18
Owner TOPCON CORPORATION (Japan)
Inventor Sugimoto, Hiroaki

Abstract

A technique for solving problems related to intense light that is reflected back from a reflector target in laser scanning, is provided. A processing device controls laser scanning that is performed by a laser scanning apparatus having a light reception unit. The processing device includes a laser scanning apparatus controller, a saturation determination unit, and a variable optical attenuator controller. The laser scanning apparatus controller makes the laser scanning apparatus execute first laser scanning and second laser scanning. The saturation determination unit determines a state of saturation of the light reception unit, with respect to laser-scanned point clouds obtained in the first laser scanning. The variable optical attenuator controller adjusts an intensity of light to be received by the light reception unit in the second laser scanning, based on a result of determination.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01S 7/481 - Constructional features, e.g. arrangements of optical elements
  • G01S 17/89 - Lidar systems, specially adapted for specific applications for mapping or imaging

21.

OPHTHALMIC OBSERVATION APPARATUS

      
Application Number 18033812
Status Pending
Filing Date 2020-12-09
First Publication Date 2024-01-11
Owner Topcon Corporation (Japan)
Inventor
  • Yamada, Kazuhiro
  • Oomori, Kazuhiro
  • Fukuma, Yasufumi

Abstract

An ophthalmic observation apparatus of an embodiment includes an illumination system, a photography system, and a focus processor. The illumination system includes a light source configured to emit illumination light and an indicator member having a plurality of indicators, and is configured to project the illumination light onto a subject's eye via the indicator member. The photography system includes an image sensor and is configured to perform photography of the subject's eye. The focus processor is configured to perform detection of a plurality of indicator images from an image acquired by the photography system, and perform a focus control of the photography system based on the plurality of indicator images.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A61B 3/14 - Arrangements specially adapted for eye photography
  • H04N 23/67 - Focus control based on electronic image sensor signals
  • G06T 7/00 - Image analysis

22.

OPHTHALMIC INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS, OPHTHALMIC APPARATUS, OPHTHALMIC INFORMATION PROCESSING METHOD, AND RECORDING MEDIUM

      
Application Number 18226802
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-07-27
First Publication Date 2024-01-04
Owner Topcon Corporation (Japan)
Inventor
  • Mino, Toshihiro
  • Yeh, Shuyun
  • Nakajima, Masashi
  • Fukuma, Yasufumi

Abstract

An ophthalmic information processing apparatus includes an acquisition unit and a normalizer. The acquisition unit is configured to acquire eye shape data or an intraocular distance of an eye of a subject. The normalizer is configured to normalize the eye shape data or the intraocular distance based on body data of the subject or a refractive power of the eye of the subject.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A61B 3/10 - Objective types, i.e. instruments for examining the eyes independent of the patients perceptions or reactions
  • A61B 3/00 - Apparatus for testing the eyes; Instruments for examining the eyes
  • A61B 3/107 - Objective types, i.e. instruments for examining the eyes independent of the patients perceptions or reactions for determining the shape or measuring the curvature of the cornea
  • A61B 3/18 - Arrangement of plural eye-testing or -examining apparatus
  • A61B 3/117 - Objective types, i.e. instruments for examining the eyes independent of the patients perceptions or reactions for examining the anterior chamber or the anterior chamber angle, e.g. gonioscopes
  • A61B 3/12 - Objective types, i.e. instruments for examining the eyes independent of the patients perceptions or reactions for looking at the eye fundus, e.g. ophthalmoscopes
  • A61B 3/135 - Slit-lamp microscopes

23.

IMAGE PROCESSING METHOD, IMAGE PROCESSING APPARATUS, AND RECORDING MEDIUM

      
Application Number 18212212
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-06-21
First Publication Date 2023-12-28
Owner Topcon Corporation (Japan)
Inventor Azuma, Shinnosuke

Abstract

An embodiment is a method of processing an optical coherence tomography (OCT) image. The method is configured to acquire a plurality of images by applying a plurality of OCT scans corresponding to a plurality of different polarization conditions to a sample, and then generate a mean image with a reduced birefringence-derived artifact by applying averaging to the plurality of images corresponding to the plurality of different polarization conditions.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G06T 5/00 - Image enhancement or restoration

24.

OPHTHALMIC OBSERVATION APPARATUS, METHOD FOR CONTROLLING THE SAME, AND RECORDING MEDIUM

      
Application Number 18033815
Status Pending
Filing Date 2020-12-09
First Publication Date 2023-12-21
Owner Topcon Corporation (Japan)
Inventor
  • Yamada, Kazuhiro
  • Oomori, Kazuhiro
  • Fukuma, Yasufumi

Abstract

An ophthalmic observation apparatus of an embodiment example includes a moving image generating unit, a movement mechanism, an analyzing processor, and a first controller. The moving image generating unit is configured to generate a moving image by illuminating and photographing the subject's eye. The movement mechanism is configured to move the moving image generating unit. The analyzing processor is configured to sequentially analyze a plurality of still images included in the moving image generated by the moving image generating unit being moved by the movement mechanism to sequentially detect images of a predetermined site of the subject's eye. The first controller is configured to control the movement mechanism based on a change in a predetermined image parameter of the images sequentially detected by the analyzing processor.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A61B 3/14 - Arrangements specially adapted for eye photography
  • G06T 7/00 - Image analysis
  • H04N 23/71 - Circuitry for evaluating the brightness variation
  • H04N 23/74 - Circuitry for compensating brightness variation in the scene by influencing the scene brightness using illuminating means
  • H04N 23/76 - Circuitry for compensating brightness variation in the scene by influencing the image signals
  • A61B 3/13 - Ophthalmic microscopes
  • A61B 3/117 - Objective types, i.e. instruments for examining the eyes independent of the patients perceptions or reactions for examining the anterior chamber or the anterior chamber angle, e.g. gonioscopes
  • A61B 3/12 - Objective types, i.e. instruments for examining the eyes independent of the patients perceptions or reactions for looking at the eye fundus, e.g. ophthalmoscopes

25.

MYOPIA PROGRESSION ANALYSIS DEVICE, MYOPIA PROGRESSION ANALYSIS SYSTEM, MYOPIA PROGRESSION ANALYSIS METHOD, AND MYOPIA PROGRESSION ANALYSIS PROGRAM

      
Application Number 18248373
Status Pending
Filing Date 2021-10-11
First Publication Date 2023-12-21
Owner TOPCON CORPORATION (Japan)
Inventor
  • Nakajima, Masashi
  • Fukuma, Yasufumi
  • Yeh, Shu-Yun

Abstract

Disclosed is a myopia progression analysis device including: an eye axial length acquisition section that acquires an eye axial length of an eye of a subject; a reference value acquisition section that acquires a numerical value related to a physical characteristic of the subject other than the eye axial length as a reference value; a relative eye axial length calculator that calculates a relative eye axial length through relativization of the eye axial length acquired by the eye axial length acquisition section using the reference value acquired by the reference value acquisition section; a population information acquisition section that acquires population information which is a set of information about relative eye axial lengths of a plurality of comparison targets to be compared with the subject; and a relative position information calculator.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A61B 3/10 - Objective types, i.e. instruments for examining the eyes independent of the patients perceptions or reactions
  • A61B 5/00 - Measuring for diagnostic purposes ; Identification of persons

26.

OPHTHALMOLOGICAL SYSTEM, METHOD FOR REMOTELY CONTROLLING OPHTHALMOLOGICAL DEVICE, AND PROGRAM FOR REMOTELY CONTROLLING OPHTHALMOLOGICAL DEVICE

      
Application Number 18251302
Status Pending
Filing Date 2021-10-21
First Publication Date 2023-12-21
Owner TOPCON CORPORATION (Japan)
Inventor Nakamura, Satoshi

Abstract

The present invention comprises: an ophthalmological device 200 that is provided with a measurement unit 230; a measurement information processing unit 221 that converts measurement information, which has been obtained by the measurement unit 230, into image information and non-image information other than the image information; an ophthalmological device display unit 250 of the ophthalmological device 200 that displays the image information; a terminal device 400 that is arranged remotely from the ophthalmological device 200 and that is provided with a terminal display unit 340; a display unit imaging device 400 that is attached to the ophthalmological device 200 and that captures the entirety of the image which is displayed on the ophthalmological device display unit 250; an image transmission unit 480 that transmits, to the terminal device 300, the image which has been captured by the display unit imaging device 400; a measurement information transmission unit 222 of the ophthalmological device 200 that transmits the measurement information to the terminal device 300; and an information integration unit 321 that integrates the image information which has been transmitted from the image transmission unit 480 and the measurement information other than the image information so as to display these pieces of information on the terminal display unit 340.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A61B 3/10 - Objective types, i.e. instruments for examining the eyes independent of the patients perceptions or reactions
  • A61B 3/00 - Apparatus for testing the eyes; Instruments for examining the eyes
  • A61B 3/02 - Subjective types, i.e. testing apparatus requiring the active assistance of the patient

27.

Enhanced full range optical coherence tomography

      
Application Number 17814615
Grant Number 11846546
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-07-25
First Publication Date 2023-12-19
Grant Date 2023-12-19
Owner TOPCON CORPORATION (Japan)
Inventor
  • Wei, Xiang
  • Ko, Tony

Abstract

A full-range imaging method doubles imaging range of conventional techniques by removing mirror images of an imaged object that limit conventional images to a “half-range” and that are caused in part by the loss of phase information in a detected signal. Phase information of the detected signal is reconstructed with an averaging technique based on a modulated phase induced in the detected signal during scanning.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01J 3/453 - Interferometric spectrometry by correlation of the amplitudes
  • G01J 3/28 - Investigating the spectrum

28.

OPHTHALMIC OBSERVATION APPARATUS

      
Application Number 18033802
Status Pending
Filing Date 2020-12-09
First Publication Date 2023-12-14
Owner Topcon Corporation (Japan)
Inventor
  • Yamada, Kazuhiro
  • Oomori, Kazuhiro
  • Fukuma, Yasufumi

Abstract

An ophthalmic observation apparatus of an embodiment includes a microscope, a processor, and a display controller. The microscope includes a pair of photography systems and is configured to acquire a pair of pieces of moving image data of a subject's eye. The processor is configured to perform first processing including at least one of a control of the microscope and image processing applied to at least one of the pair of pieces of moving image data, such that a predetermined parameter of the pair of pieces of moving image data satisfies a first condition. The display controller is configured to display a pair of moving images based on the pair of pieces of moving image data produced by the first processing on a display device.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A61B 3/13 - Ophthalmic microscopes
  • A61B 3/15 - Arrangements specially adapted for eye photography with means for aligning, spacing or blocking spurious reflection

29.

OPHTHALMIC OBSERVATION APPARATUS, METHOD OF CONTROLLING THE SAME, AND RECORDING MEDIUM

      
Application Number 18033821
Status Pending
Filing Date 2020-12-09
First Publication Date 2023-12-14
Owner Topcon Corporation (Japan)
Inventor
  • Yamada, Kazuhiro
  • Oomori, Kazuhiro
  • Fukuma, Yasufumi

Abstract

An ophthalmic observation apparatus according to an embodiment example includes a moving image generating unit, an analyzing processor, and a display controller. The moving image generating unit is configured to generate a moving image by photographing a subject's eye into which an artificial object has been inserted. The analyzing processor is configured to analyze a still image included in the moving image to identify a first site image corresponding to a predetermined site of the subject's eye and a second site image corresponding to a predetermined site of the artificial object. The display controller is configured to display, on a display device, the moving image, first position information that represents a position of the first site image, and second position information that represents a position of the second site image.

IPC Classes  ?

30.

OPHTHALMIC OBSERVATION APPARATUS, METHOD OF CONTROLLING THE SAME, AND RECORDING MEDIUM

      
Application Number 18033849
Status Pending
Filing Date 2021-02-02
First Publication Date 2023-12-14
Owner Topcon Corporation (Japan)
Inventor
  • Yamada, Kazuhiro
  • Oomori, Kazuhiro
  • Fukuma, Yasufumi

Abstract

An ophthalmic observation apparatus according to an embodiment example includes a moving image generating unit, an analyzing processor, a target position determining processor, and a display controller. The moving image generating unit is configured to generate a moving image by photographing the subject's eye. The analyzing processor is configured to analyze a still image included in the moving image to detect an image of a predetermined site of the subject's eye. The target position determining processor is configured to determine a target position for a predetermined treatment based at least on the image of the predetermined site detected by the analyzing processor. The display controller is configured to display, on a display device, the moving image and target position information that represents the target position.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A61B 3/13 - Ophthalmic microscopes
  • A61B 3/15 - Arrangements specially adapted for eye photography with means for aligning, spacing or blocking spurious reflection

31.

OPHTHALMIC INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS, OPHTHALMIC APPARATUS, OPHTHALMIC INFORMATION PROCESSING METHOD, AND RECORDING MEDIUM

      
Application Number 18106494
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-02-07
First Publication Date 2023-12-07
Owner Topcon Corporation (Japan)
Inventor
  • Ohara, Ryuichi
  • Sakai, Jun
  • Aoki, Hiroyuki

Abstract

An ophthalmic information processing apparatus is configured to remove an artifact of an image of a subject's eye obtained using an ophthalmic apparatus. The ophthalmic information processing apparatus includes an identifying unit and a correction unit. The identifying unit is configured to identify a correction region in the image based on a dioptric power of the subject's eye. The correction unit is configured to correct a luminance in the correction region identified by the identifying unit, based on a correction amount corresponding to the dioptric power of the subject's eye.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A61B 3/14 - Arrangements specially adapted for eye photography
  • A61B 3/00 - Apparatus for testing the eyes; Instruments for examining the eyes

32.

OPHTHALMIC APPARATUS AND METHOD OF CONTROLLING THE SAME

      
Application Number 18031904
Status Pending
Filing Date 2021-10-11
First Publication Date 2023-11-30
Owner Topcon Corporation (Japan)
Inventor Ono, Yusuke

Abstract

The ophthalmic device 1 according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention comprises an LCD 39, an OCT unit 250, an inclination information generation unit 231, and a control unit 210. The LCD 39 presents a fixation target to an eye E under examination. The OCT unit 250 applies an OCT scan to an anterior eye part Ea of the eye E under examination, and constructs an image. The inclination information generation unit 231 generates inclination information indicating the inclination state of the anterior eye part Ea that has been drawn in the image constructed by the OCT unit 250. On the basis of the inclination information generated by the inclination information generation unit 231, the control unit 210 controls the LCD 39 to move the fixation target.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A61B 3/10 - Objective types, i.e. instruments for examining the eyes independent of the patients perceptions or reactions
  • A61B 3/00 - Apparatus for testing the eyes; Instruments for examining the eyes
  • A61B 3/117 - Objective types, i.e. instruments for examining the eyes independent of the patients perceptions or reactions for examining the anterior chamber or the anterior chamber angle, e.g. gonioscopes
  • G06T 7/60 - Analysis of geometric attributes

33.

OPHTHALMOLOGIC APPARATUS AND FOCUS DETERMINATION METHOD

      
Application Number 18317957
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-05-16
First Publication Date 2023-11-23
Owner TOPCON CORPORATION (Japan)
Inventor
  • Fujii, Kohta
  • Morishima, Shunichi

Abstract

An ophthalmologic apparatus includes: a spectroscopic member that separates light emitted from a light source into a first spectral component and a second spectral component; an optical scanner that guides the first spectral component and the second spectral component to an observation target region of a subject's eye including a plurality of imaging target lines formed by dividing the observation target region in a scanning direction; a line exposure imaging element that includes a plurality of exposure lines capable of detecting return light from the observation target region in the light receiving region; and a controller that illuminates a region of the imaging target lines corresponding to the two or more exposure lines forming the exposure line group with the first spectral component and the second spectral component to perform focus determination based on the result of detection by the exposure lines in the exposure line group.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A61B 3/12 - Objective types, i.e. instruments for examining the eyes independent of the patients perceptions or reactions for looking at the eye fundus, e.g. ophthalmoscopes
  • A61B 3/15 - Arrangements specially adapted for eye photography with means for aligning, spacing or blocking spurious reflection

34.

SLIT LAMP MICROSCOPE

      
Application Number 18011538
Status Pending
Filing Date 2021-05-13
First Publication Date 2023-11-09
Owner Topcon Corporation (Japan)
Inventor
  • Shimizu, Hitoshi
  • Tsukada, Hisashi

Abstract

A slit lamp microscope according to an embodiment example includes a scanner and a memory. The scanner is configured to perform application of a scan with slit light to a three dimensional region including a corner angle of a subject’s eye to collect an image group. The memory is configured to store the image group collected by the scanner.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G02B 21/36 - Microscopes arranged for photographic purposes or projection purposes
  • G02B 21/00 - Microscopes

35.

SURVEYING INSTRUMENT

      
Application Number 18125591
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-03-23
First Publication Date 2023-11-02
Owner TOPCON CORPORATION (Japan)
Inventor
  • Kikuchi, Masaho
  • Ohishi, Masahiro

Abstract

In a surveying instrument including an instrument height measuring unit the instrument height measuring unit includes a light transmitting unit configured to emit light, a beam splitter configured to be incident with light emitted from the light transmitting unit, split the incident light into reference light and distance-measuring light, send the reference light to a reference light path, and send the distance-measuring light to a distance-measuring light path, a first light receiving unit configured to receive the reference light, a second light receiving unit configured to receive light being the distance-measuring light that has been emitted toward a position below the vertical axis of the surveying instrument main body and returned by being reflected by a distance-measuring object, and an arithmetic unit configured to calculate the instrument height based on a difference between light reception signals generated by the first light receiving unit and the second light receiving unit.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01B 11/06 - Measuring arrangements characterised by the use of optical techniques for measuring length, width, or thickness for measuring thickness
  • G01C 15/00 - Surveying instruments or accessories not provided for in groups

36.

OPHTHALMIC INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS, OPHTHALMIC APPARATUS, OPHTHALMIC INFORMATION PROCESSING METHOD, AND RECORDING MEDIUM

      
Application Number 18214537
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-06-27
First Publication Date 2023-10-26
Owner
  • Topcon Corporation (Japan)
  • TOHOKU UNIVERSITY (Japan)
Inventor
  • Nakazawa, Toru
  • Omodaka, Kazuko
  • An, Guangzhou

Abstract

An ophthalmic information processing apparatus includes a feature amount extractor and a classifier. The feature amount extractor is configured to extract a feature amount of each of two or more images different from each other of a subject’s eye. The classifier is configured to output two or more confidence score information for estimating classification result of a pathological condition of a disease of the subject’s eye, based on the feature amounts of each of the two or more images extracted by the feature amount extractor and one or more background data representing a state of the subject or a state of the subject’s eye.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G06T 7/00 - Image analysis
  • A61B 3/10 - Objective types, i.e. instruments for examining the eyes independent of the patients perceptions or reactions
  • A61B 3/12 - Objective types, i.e. instruments for examining the eyes independent of the patients perceptions or reactions for looking at the eye fundus, e.g. ophthalmoscopes
  • A61B 3/00 - Apparatus for testing the eyes; Instruments for examining the eyes

37.

OPHTHALMOLOGIC APPARATUS AND CAMERA DEVICE

      
Application Number 18304062
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-04-20
First Publication Date 2023-10-26
Owner TOPCON CORPORATION (Japan)
Inventor
  • Tsukihara, Kouichi
  • Yamamoto, Satoshi
  • Takahashi, Akira

Abstract

An ophthalmologic apparatus includes an illumination system that is supported to be rotatable about a subject's eye with an irradiation direction of illumination light kept toward the subject's eye and an observation system that has a camera device and is arranged opposite to a position of the subject's eye across the illumination system. The camera device includes an imaging unit that receives reflection of the illumination light from the subject's eye and a light emitting unit for background illumination that is provided in the observation system and located below the subject's eye.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A61B 3/14 - Arrangements specially adapted for eye photography

38.

SURVEYING INSTRUMENT

      
Application Number 18125609
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-03-23
First Publication Date 2023-10-05
Owner TOPCON CORPORATION (Japan)
Inventor
  • Kikuchi, Masaho
  • Sugiura, Akinobu

Abstract

A surveying instrument capable of irradiating a spotlight as visible light for centering toward a position below a vertical axis of a surveying instrument main body is configured such that that an irradiation shape of the spotlight is a toric shape. When visible light for centering which passes through a center point of the surveying instrument and is projected on a position right below the surveying instrument is projected in a toric shape having a hole opened at a center like a donut shape, both of an inner circle and an outer circle can be recognized, so that many guides are provided, and it is easier for a worker to align the toric shape with the target point than a point shape, so that the burden of a centering work on the worker is reduced.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01C 15/00 - Surveying instruments or accessories not provided for in groups
  • G01C 5/00 - Measuring height; Measuring distances transverse to line of sight; Levelling between separated points; Surveyors' levels

39.

OPHTHALMOLOGIC APPARATUS

      
Application Number 18126446
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-03-26
First Publication Date 2023-10-05
Owner TOPCON CORPORATION (Japan)
Inventor
  • Yukimori, Takafumi
  • Saika, Makoto
  • Tatara, Yoko
  • Hayashi, Akio

Abstract

An ophthalmologic apparatus includes a subjective measurement optical system configured to measure a subjective refractive value of a subject eye; an objective measurement optical system configured to measure objective refractive characteristics of the subject eye; and a controller configured to control the subjective measurement optical system and the objective measurement optical system. The controller is further configured to perform measurement of the objective refractive characteristics of the subject eye by the objective measurement optical system and perform objective monitoring to monitor objective measurement information obtained by the measurement of the objective refractive characteristics during a weakest power test in which a weakest point is being obtained by the subjective measurement optical system, a maximum visual acuity value or a set predetermined visual acuity value being readable from the weakest point.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A61B 3/18 - Arrangement of plural eye-testing or -examining apparatus
  • A61B 3/032 - Devices for presenting test symbols or characters, e.g. test chart projectors
  • A61B 3/103 - Objective types, i.e. instruments for examining the eyes independent of the patients perceptions or reactions for determining refraction, e.g. refractometers, skiascopes
  • A61B 3/00 - Apparatus for testing the eyes; Instruments for examining the eyes

40.

OPHTHALMOLOGIC APPARATUS

      
Application Number 18126447
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-03-26
First Publication Date 2023-10-05
Owner TOPCON CORPORATION (Japan)
Inventor
  • Yukimori, Takafumi
  • Saika, Makoto
  • Tatara, Yoko
  • Hayashi, Akio

Abstract

An ophthalmologic apparatus includes a subjective measurement optical system configured to measure a subjective refractive value of a subject eye, an objective measurement optical system configured to measure objective refractive characteristics of the subject eye, and a controller configured to control the subjective measurement optical system and the objective measurement optical system. The controller is further configured to measure the objective refractive characteristics of the subject eye by the objective measurement optical system and perform objective monitoring to monitor objective measurement information obtained by the measurement of the objective refractive characteristics during an RG test for checking whether or not corrected power is overcorrected or undercorrected by the subjective measurement optical system.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A61B 3/103 - Objective types, i.e. instruments for examining the eyes independent of the patients perceptions or reactions for determining refraction, e.g. refractometers, skiascopes
  • A61B 3/00 - Apparatus for testing the eyes; Instruments for examining the eyes

41.

MANAGEMENT SYSTEM, MANAGEMENT METHOD, AND MANAGEMENT STORAGE MEDIUM

      
Application Number 18127178
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-03-28
First Publication Date 2023-10-05
Owner TOPCON CORPORATION (Japan)
Inventor
  • Doji, Atsushi
  • Ito, Tadayuki
  • Nishita, Nobuyuki
  • Dohmoto, Takeshi

Abstract

The present invention supports a routine work related to operation of a building to be performed by a manager of the building after completion of building construction. A management system includes a completion database storing, an environment database storing, a rule database including a rule table storing, with respect to an operation rule of the building, a rule ID of the operation rule, rule attributes of the operation rule, and a rule element of the operation rule, and an object table storing the rule ID and related member attributes of a related member related to the rule ID, an operation database including an operation rule table storing the rule ID, a member list of the related member, and an operation rule element based on the rule element, and an operation rule creating unit configured to create the operation rule table.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G06F 30/13 - Architectural design, e.g. computer-aided architectural design [CAAD] related to design of buildings, bridges, landscapes, production plants or roads
  • G06Q 10/063 - Operations research, analysis or management

42.

OPHTHALMOLOGIC APPARATUS

      
Application Number 18127280
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-03-28
First Publication Date 2023-10-05
Owner TOPCON CORPORATION (Japan)
Inventor
  • Tatara, Yoko
  • Saika, Makoto
  • Yukimori, Takafumi

Abstract

An ophthalmologic apparatus includes an optotype presentation mechanism that presents an optotype to a left subject eye and a right subject eye, and is capable of changing a brightness difference between the optotype presented to the left subject eye and the optotype presented to the right subject eye, a convergence adjustment mechanism configured to adjust a convergence distance, an eye information obtaining portion configured to obtain eye information on the left subject eye and the right subject eye, and a controller configured to control the optotype presentation mechanism, the convergence adjustment mechanism, and the eye information obtaining portion, wherein the controller sets the convergence distance to a distance different from a optotype presentation distance, gradually increases a brightness difference, and detects a visual line direction of the left subject eye and a visual line direction of the right subject eye based on the eye information.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A61B 3/032 - Devices for presenting test symbols or characters, e.g. test chart projectors
  • A61B 3/00 - Apparatus for testing the eyes; Instruments for examining the eyes
  • A61B 3/18 - Arrangement of plural eye-testing or -examining apparatus

43.

FARMING FIELD INFORMATION MANAGEMENT DEVICE, FARMING FIELD INFORMATION MANAGEMENT SYSTEM, FARMING FIELD INFORMATION MANAGEMENT METHOD, AND STORAGE MEDIUM STORING FARMING FIELD INFORMATION MANAGEMENT PROGRAM

      
Application Number 18186905
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-03-20
First Publication Date 2023-10-05
Owner TOPCON CORPORATION (Japan)
Inventor
  • Yarimizu, Kaede
  • Murofushi, Tatsuya
  • Komatsu, Ken

Abstract

A user terminal serving as a farming field information management device includes an imaging unit configured to capture an image, a display unit configured to display a captured image, a map information acquisition unit configured to acquire map information generated on the basis of crop-related information related to a crop in a farming field and position information indicating a growth location of the crop, a display control unit configured to allow the display unit to display the acquired map information superimposed in accordance with the imaging direction of the imaging unit on the captured image, and a data correction unit configured to correct the map information on the basis of the map information and the captured image displayed on the display unit.

IPC Classes  ?

44.

WORK RESULT INFORMATION ACQUISITION DEVICE, WORK RESULT INFORMATION ACQUISITION SYSTEM, CONTROL METHOD OF WORK RESULT INFORMATION ACQUISITION DEVICE, AND CONTROL PROGRAM OF WORK RESULT INFORMATION ACQUISITION DEVICE

      
Application Number 18192695
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-03-30
First Publication Date 2023-10-05
Owner TOPCON CORPORATION (Japan)
Inventor
  • Kumagai, Kaoru
  • Shoji, Naoki
  • Sasaki, Takeshi

Abstract

There is provided a work result information acquisition device or the like capable of acquiring work result information automatically and accurately. The work result information acquisition device includes a tracking part which tracks a movable body, a scanning part which acquires three-dimensional point cloud information on an object, a movable body movement information acquisition part which acquires movable body movement information, which is movement information of the movable body by tracking, by the tracking part and stores the movable body movement information, and a work area information generation part which generates work area information on the object, based on the movable body movement information, and three-dimensional work result information of the work area information is generated by scanning, based on the work area information.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G06Q 10/0631 - Resource planning, allocation, distributing or scheduling for enterprises or organisations
  • G06Q 50/08 - Construction
  • E02F 9/26 - Indicating devices

45.

SURVEYING INSTRUMENT

      
Application Number 18125601
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-03-23
First Publication Date 2023-10-05
Owner TOPCON CORPORATION (Japan)
Inventor Kikuchi, Masaho

Abstract

In a surveying instrument including an instrument height measuring unit configured to make a distance measurement by emitting distance-measuring light to a distance-measuring object below a vertical axis of a surveying instrument main body, and an arithmetic unit configured to calculate a distance to the distance-measuring object by analyzing light being the distance-measuring light that has returned by being reflected by the distance-measuring object, and calculate an instrument height, the instrument height measuring unit is configured to make a distance measurement by irradiating the distance-measuring light toward a predetermined region of the distance-measuring object centered on a point below the vertical axis of the surveying instrument main body, and the arithmetic unit is configured to calculate the instrument height by operating an average value of distance-measurement values in the region. By calculating an average value of results of distance measurements of a predetermined region, the measurement accuracy can be improved.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01C 5/00 - Measuring height; Measuring distances transverse to line of sight; Levelling between separated points; Surveyors' levels
  • G01C 15/00 - Surveying instruments or accessories not provided for in groups
  • G01C 15/06 - Surveyors' staffs; Movable markers

46.

OPHTHALMOLOGIC APPARATUS

      
Application Number 18126445
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-03-26
First Publication Date 2023-10-05
Owner TOPCON CORPORATION (Japan)
Inventor
  • Yukimori, Takafumi
  • Saika, Makoto
  • Tatara, Yoko
  • Hayashi, Akio

Abstract

An ophthalmologic apparatus includes an objective measurement optical system that is configured to objectively measure eye characteristics of a subject eye; an optotype projection system that is configured to present a fixation target to the subject eye at a predetermined presentation position and apply fog to the subject eye; and a controller that is configured to control the objective measurement optical system and optotype projection system. The controller is further configured to objectively measure the eye characteristics over time by changing a presentation position of the fixation target from the predetermined presentation position in a direction to increase an amount of fog and presenting the fixation target.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A61B 3/00 - Apparatus for testing the eyes; Instruments for examining the eyes
  • A61B 3/103 - Objective types, i.e. instruments for examining the eyes independent of the patients perceptions or reactions for determining refraction, e.g. refractometers, skiascopes

47.

MANAGEMENT SYSTEM, MANAGEMENT METHOD, AND MANAGEMENT STORAGE MEDIUM

      
Application Number 18127174
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-03-28
First Publication Date 2023-10-05
Owner TOPCON CORPORATION (Japan)
Inventor
  • Doji, Atsushi
  • Ito, Tadayuki
  • Nishita, Nobuyuki
  • Dohmoto, Takeshi

Abstract

A management system includes a completion database storing, with respect to a completion member of a building, at least a member ID and member coordinates, an environment database storing, with respect to environment conditions of the building including the completion member after completion or an object related to the completion member, at least an environment acquisition result ID and environment acquisition coordinates, an operation model creating unit configured to extract, as an operation member, the completion member related to the environment conditions acquired, and create an operation model of the operation member, and an operation database in which, with respect to the operation member, an operation member ID, the member ID, operation member coordinates, and an operation member shape are stored based on the operation model.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G06F 30/13 - Architectural design, e.g. computer-aided architectural design [CAAD] related to design of buildings, bridges, landscapes, production plants or roads

48.

LASER SCANNING METHOD, LASER SCANNING SYSTEM, AND LASER SCANNING PROGRAM

      
Application Number 18186971
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-03-21
First Publication Date 2023-10-05
Owner TOPCON CORPORATION (Japan)
Inventor Sasaki, You

Abstract

Construction management and control of construction machines are efficiently performed at civil engineering sites. A laser scanning method includes a first laser scanning and a second laser scanning. The first laser scanning is performed on a blade of a construction machine by a laser scanning apparatus. The second laser scanning is performed on an area in which the construction machine has operated, by the laser scanning apparatus. The first laser scanning is performed at a frequency higher than a frequency of the second laser scanning.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01C 15/00 - Surveying instruments or accessories not provided for in groups
  • E02F 3/84 - Drives or control devices therefor

49.

SURVEYING APPARATUS, SURVEYING METHOD, AND SURVEYING PROGRAM

      
Application Number 18187694
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-03-22
First Publication Date 2023-10-05
Owner TOPCON CORPORATION (Japan)
Inventor
  • Yanobe, Satoshi
  • Yoshino, Kenichiro
  • Sasaki, You

Abstract

Effects of multiple reflections in distance measurement using a laser are reduced. A surveying method for measuring a distance to a reflection point that reflects distance measuring light, based on emission and reception of the distance measuring light, includes assuming that a symbol “K” represents a natural number, excluding zero, and determining whether a beam that is received after the (K+1)th light emission is a repeatedly reflected beam of light that has been emitted before the (K+1)th light emission. The beam that is received, after the (K+1)th light emission, at a time corresponding to a period based on a time interval from light emission at or before the Kth light emission until first reception of a beam related to the light emission at or before the Kth light emission, is determined as being the repeatedly reflected beam.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01S 17/10 - Systems determining position data of a target for measuring distance only using transmission of interrupted, pulse-modulated waves
  • G01C 15/00 - Surveying instruments or accessories not provided for in groups
  • G01C 3/08 - Use of electric radiation detectors

50.

POINT CLOUD INFORMATION GENERATING SYSTEM, CONTROL METHOD OF POINT CLOUD INFORMATION GENERATING SYSTEM, AND CONTROL PROGRAM OF POINT CLOUD INFORMATION GENERATING SYSTEM

      
Application Number 18192702
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-03-30
First Publication Date 2023-10-05
Owner TOPCON CORPORATION (Japan)
Inventor
  • Sasaki, Takeshi
  • Mishima, Masahito

Abstract

A point cloud information generating system or the like is provided that can easily and speedily generate point cloud information regarding a desired object. The point cloud information generating system includes a point cloud information generating device that generates three-dimensional point cloud information on an object, and a XR generating device that is wearable by a user. The XR generating device includes an image-capturing part that acquires image-capturing information in accordance with at least a line of sight of the user, and a display part that displays the image-capturing information. Three-dimensional point cloud information is generated, on the basis of execution instruction information regarding the object displayed on the display part, for the object specified by the point cloud information generating device in the execution instruction information.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G06T 17/00 - 3D modelling for computer graphics
  • G06T 19/00 - Manipulating 3D models or images for computer graphics
  • G01S 17/89 - Lidar systems, specially adapted for specific applications for mapping or imaging

51.

MEDICAL DIAGNOSTIC APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR EVALUATION OF PATHOLOGICAL CONDITIONS USING 3D OPTICAL COHERENCE TOMOGRAPHY DATA AND IMAGES

      
Application Number 18012667
Status Pending
Filing Date 2021-06-22
First Publication Date 2023-09-28
Owner
  • Osaka University (Japan)
  • Topcon Corporation (Japan)
Inventor
  • Nishida, Kohji
  • Maruyama, Kazuichi
  • Miki, Atsuya
  • Kawasaki, Ryo
  • Sakaguchi, Hirokazu
  • Hara, Chikako
  • Mei, Song
  • Fukuma, Yasufumi
  • Mao, Zaixing
  • Wang, Zhenguo
  • Chan, Kinpui

Abstract

A medical diagnostic apparatus includes a receiver circuit that receives three-dimensional volumetric data of a subject’s eye, and a processor configured to separate portions of the three-dimensional volumetric data into separate segments, perform processing differently on each of the separate segments, and combine the separately processed segments to produce an enhanced three-dimensional volumetric data set. The processor is further configured to generate at least one diagnostic metric from the enhanced three-dimensional volumetric data set, and the processor is further configured to evaluate a pathological condition based on the at least one diagnostic metric. Related methods and computer readable media are also disclosed.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G06T 5/50 - Image enhancement or restoration by the use of more than one image, e.g. averaging, subtraction
  • G06T 7/11 - Region-based segmentation
  • G06T 7/00 - Image analysis
  • G06T 7/60 - Analysis of geometric attributes
  • G06T 7/30 - Determination of transform parameters for the alignment of images, i.e. image registration
  • A61B 3/10 - Objective types, i.e. instruments for examining the eyes independent of the patients perceptions or reactions
  • A61B 3/12 - Objective types, i.e. instruments for examining the eyes independent of the patients perceptions or reactions for looking at the eye fundus, e.g. ophthalmoscopes

52.

SLIT LAMP MICROSCOPE

      
Application Number 18018582
Status Pending
Filing Date 2021-07-29
First Publication Date 2023-09-28
Owner Topcon Corporation (Japan)
Inventor Tsukada, Hisashi

Abstract

A slit lamp microscope of an embodiment includes an image acquiring unit, a memory, and a misalignment information acquiring processor. The image acquiring unit is configured to acquire an image by applying a scan with slit light to an anterior segment of a subject's eye. The memory stores a first image of the anterior segment and a second image that is acquired by follow-up photography performed by the image acquiring unit with reference to the first image. The misalignment information acquiring processor is configured to acquire misalignment information between the first image and the second image by analyzing the first image and the second image after the follow-up photography.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A61B 3/135 - Slit-lamp microscopes
  • A61B 3/14 - Arrangements specially adapted for eye photography
  • A61B 3/12 - Objective types, i.e. instruments for examining the eyes independent of the patients perceptions or reactions for looking at the eye fundus, e.g. ophthalmoscopes
  • G02B 21/36 - Microscopes arranged for photographic purposes or projection purposes

53.

ELECTRO-OPTICAL DISTANCE METER

      
Application Number 18121391
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-03-14
First Publication Date 2023-09-28
Owner TOPCON CORPORATION (Japan)
Inventor Aoki, Yasutoshi

Abstract

Provided is an electro-optical distance meter includes: a first light emitting element transmitting a distance measurement light modulated based on main modulation frequencies F2, F3 to a distance measurement optical path; a second light emitting element transmitting a reference light modulated with adjacent modulation frequencies F2+b·F2, F3+b·F3 close to the main modulation frequencies F2, F3 to a reference optical path; a light receiving element receiving a distance measurement light and a reference light; and frequency converters receiving inputting of a light reception signal based on the distance measurement light and the reference light and signals of local frequencies 2+a·F2, F3+a·F3, and generate a distance measurement intermediate frequency signal based on the distance measurement light and a reference intermediate frequency signal based on the reference light. A distance to a target reflection object is calculated by subtracting the reference intermediate frequency signal from the distance measurement intermediate frequency signal.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01S 17/34 - Systems determining position data of a target for measuring distance only using transmission of continuous waves, whether amplitude-, frequency-, or phase-modulated, or unmodulated using transmission of continuous, frequency-modulated waves while heterodyning the received signal, or a signal derived therefrom, with a locally-generated signal related to the contemporaneously transmitted signal
  • G01S 7/4911 - Transmitters
  • G01S 7/4914 - Detector arrays, e.g. charge-transfer gates
  • G01S 7/48 - RADIO DIRECTION-FINDING; RADIO NAVIGATION; DETERMINING DISTANCE OR VELOCITY BY USE OF RADIO WAVES; LOCATING OR PRESENCE-DETECTING BY USE OF THE REFLECTION OR RERADIATION OF RADIO WAVES; ANALOGOUS ARRANGEMENTS USING OTHER WAVES - Details of systems according to groups , , of systems according to group

54.

THREE-DIMENSIONAL SURVEY APPARATUS, THREE-DIMENSIONAL SURVEY METHOD, AND THREE-DIMENSIONAL SURVEY PROGRAM

      
Application Number 17017723
Status Pending
Filing Date 2020-09-11
First Publication Date 2023-09-28
Owner Topcon Corporation (Japan)
Inventor Ito, Tadayuki

Abstract

To provide a three-dimensional survey apparatus, a three-dimensional survey method, and a three-dimensional survey program which are capable of executing registration of point cloud data in an efficient manner. A three-dimensional survey apparatus includes a collimating ranging unit, a scanner unit, and a control calculation portion. The control calculation portion calculates and stores coordinates of a machine reference point of the collimating ranging unit at a survey position by collimation of a telescope portion, stores point cloud data having been acquired at the survey position by controlling the scanner unit, and executes control for performing, based on the stored coordinates of the machine reference point, positioning of the point cloud data having been acquired by the scanner unit.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01S 17/42 - Simultaneous measurement of distance and other coordinates
  • G01S 17/89 - Lidar systems, specially adapted for specific applications for mapping or imaging
  • G01S 7/481 - Constructional features, e.g. arrangements of optical elements
  • G01S 7/48 - RADIO DIRECTION-FINDING; RADIO NAVIGATION; DETERMINING DISTANCE OR VELOCITY BY USE OF RADIO WAVES; LOCATING OR PRESENCE-DETECTING BY USE OF THE REFLECTION OR RERADIATION OF RADIO WAVES; ANALOGOUS ARRANGEMENTS USING OTHER WAVES - Details of systems according to groups , , of systems according to group

55.

GRAIN-COMPONENT SENSOR AND GRAIN-COMPONENT ANALYZING INSTRUMENT

      
Application Number 18120743
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-03-13
First Publication Date 2023-09-21
Owner TOPCON CORPORATION (Japan)
Inventor
  • Yamauchi, Shun
  • Akiyama, Shugo

Abstract

A grain-component sensor comprises a white LED for emitting a white light as a light emission source, a sample holder in which a sample is filled, a spectroscope for receiving a reflected light from the sample and performing a spectroscopic analysis, and as optical filter provided on an optical path between the white LED and the sample holder, the optical filter has an optical characteristic that is a transmittance of substantially 100% in a wavelength band from 950 nm to 1100 nm and cuts a light in a visible light region to substantially 0%, a light emitted from the white LED transmits through the optical filter and is irradiated to the sample as a detection light in a wavelength band from 950 nm to 1100 nm, and a diffused reflected light from the sample is condensed by a condenser lens and is entered the spectroscope.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01N 21/31 - Investigating relative effect of material at wavelengths characteristic of specific elements or molecules, e.g. atomic absorption spectrometry
  • G01N 33/00 - Investigating or analysing materials by specific methods not covered by groups

56.

GRANULAR-SUBSTANCE COMPONENT MEASURING METHOD AND GRANULAR-SUBSTANCE COMPONENT MEASURING INSTRUMENT

      
Application Number 18120746
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-03-13
First Publication Date 2023-09-21
Owner TOPCON CORPORATION (Japan)
Inventor
  • Yamauchi, Shun
  • Haijima, Yasuhito

Abstract

A granular-substance component measuring method comprises steps of emitting detection light to granular substances filled in a space, receiving a reflected light from the granular substances and measuring a component of granular substances by a spectroscopy, and a displacement is given to the granular substances at each measurement, measurements are performed a plurality of times, and measurement results are averaged.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01N 21/3554 - Investigating relative effect of material at wavelengths characteristic of specific elements or molecules, e.g. atomic absorption spectrometry using infrared light for determining moisture content
  • G01N 21/3563 - Investigating relative effect of material at wavelengths characteristic of specific elements or molecules, e.g. atomic absorption spectrometry using infrared light for analysing solids; Preparation of samples therefor

57.

Surveying device, surveying method, and surveying program

      
Application Number 18183183
Grant Number 11859977
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-03-14
First Publication Date 2023-09-21
Grant Date 2024-01-02
Owner TOPCON CORPORATION (Japan)
Inventor Sasaki, You

Abstract

A technique that enables easily determining an attitude of a laser scanning apparatus is provided. A surveying device includes a sunlight incident direction measurement unit, a Sun direction acquisition unit, and an attitude calculator. The sunlight incident direction measurement unit measures an incident direction of sunlight that enters a laser scanning apparatus, based on a detected waveform of incident light entering the laser scanning apparatus. The Sun direction acquisition unit acquires a direction of the Sun as seen from the laser scanning apparatus, from astronomical data, based on a position of the laser scanning apparatus. The attitude calculator calculates an attitude of the laser scanning apparatus in an absolute coordinate system, based on the incident direction of sunlight and the direction of the Sun as seen from the laser scanning apparatus, which is acquired from the astronomical data.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01C 15/00 - Surveying instruments or accessories not provided for in groups
  • G01S 3/786 - Systems for determining direction or deviation from predetermined direction using adjustment of orientation of directivity characteristics of a detector or detector system to give a desired condition of signal derived from that detector or detector system the desired condition being maintained automatically
  • G01C 15/12 - Instruments for setting out fixed angles, e.g. right angles
  • G01C 1/00 - Measuring angles

58.

SURVEYING ASSISTANCE SYSTEM, INFORMATION DISPLAY TERMINAL, SURVEYING ASSISTANCE METHOD, AND STORAGE MEDIUM STORING SURVEYING ASSISTANCE PROGRAM

      
Application Number 18177792
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-03-03
First Publication Date 2023-09-14
Owner TOPCON CORPORATION (Japan)
Inventor
  • Sasaki, Takeshi
  • Fukaya, Nobuyuki

Abstract

A surveying assistance system includes an information display terminal and a surveying device configured to measure a point cloud in a three-dimensional space. The surveying assistance system includes a terminal display unit configured to show a first image of a measurement site captured from a position of the information display terminal and a second image produced from information related to the measurement site, and a surveying assistance unit configured to assist measurement performed by the surveying device, by using the terminal display unit.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G06T 17/05 - Geographic models
  • G06T 7/70 - Determining position or orientation of objects or cameras
  • G01C 15/00 - Surveying instruments or accessories not provided for in groups

59.

SURVEYING INSTRUMENT

      
Application Number 18115417
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-02-28
First Publication Date 2023-09-07
Owner TOPCON CORPORATION (Japan)
Inventor Yuasa, Taichi

Abstract

Provided is a surveying instrument including a distance measuring light projecting module configured to project a distance measuring light to an object, a distance measuring light receiving module having a photodetector configured to receive a reflected distance measuring light from the object, and an arithmetic control module configured to calculate a distance to the object based on a light reception result of the reflected distance measuring light with respect to the photodetector, in which the distance measuring light projecting module has a reflecting prism having two prisms joined together, a beam splitter film having a predetermined reflectance and transmittance is formed on a joined surface of the reflecting prism, and the reflecting prism is configured to deflect an optical axis of the distance measuring light via the beam splitter film so as to coincide with an optical axis of the reflected distance measuring light.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01C 15/00 - Surveying instruments or accessories not provided for in groups
  • G01S 7/481 - Constructional features, e.g. arrangements of optical elements
  • G01S 7/4865 - Time delay measurement, e.g. time-of-flight measurement, time of arrival measurement or determining the exact position of a peak
  • G01S 17/10 - Systems determining position data of a target for measuring distance only using transmission of interrupted, pulse-modulated waves

60.

SURVEYING INSTRUMENT

      
Application Number 18115431
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-02-28
First Publication Date 2023-09-07
Owner TOPCON CORPORATION (Japan)
Inventor Yuasa, Taichi

Abstract

Provided is a surveying instrument including a distance measuring light projecting module configured to project a distance measuring light to as object, a distance measuring light receiving module having a photodetector configured to receive a reflected distance measuring light 45 from the object, and an arithmetic control module configured to control the distance measuring light projecting module and calculate a distance to the object based on a light reception result of the reflected distance measuring light with respect to the photodetector, in which the distance measuring light projecting module has a pinhole plate which is insertable or removable with respect to an optical axis of the distance measuring light, a pinhole having a predetermined diameter is formed in the pinhole plate, and a light amount and a spread angle of the distance measuring light are changeable based on the insertion or removable of the pinhole plate.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01C 15/00 - Surveying instruments or accessories not provided for in groups

61.

FUNDUS OBSERVATION APPARATUS

      
Application Number 18197754
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-05-16
First Publication Date 2023-09-07
Owner Topcon Corporation (Japan)
Inventor
  • Fukuma, Yasufumi
  • Moriguchi, Yoshikiyo

Abstract

A fundus observation apparatus includes an illumination optical system, a two-dimensional image sensor, and a deflecting member. The illumination optical system is configured to illuminate a fundus of a subject's eye with line-shaped illumination light. The two-dimensional image sensor is configured to receive returning light of the illumination light from the fundus on a movable focal plane at a position substantially conjugate optically to the fundus. The deflecting member is configured to couple an optical path of the illumination light and an optical path of the returning light and to scan the fundus with the illumination light by deflecting the illumination light in synchronization with a movement of the focal plane. The deflecting member has a configuration that allows the returning light to be transmitted through a first region and to reflect the illumination light in a second region different from the first region.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A61B 3/12 - Objective types, i.e. instruments for examining the eyes independent of the patients perceptions or reactions for looking at the eye fundus, e.g. ophthalmoscopes
  • A61B 3/14 - Arrangements specially adapted for eye photography
  • A61B 3/10 - Objective types, i.e. instruments for examining the eyes independent of the patients perceptions or reactions

62.

BATTER BOARD INSTALLATION METHOD, BATTER BOARD INSTALLATION PROGRAM AND SURVEYING SYSTEM

      
Application Number 18005420
Status Pending
Filing Date 2021-07-09
First Publication Date 2023-08-31
Owner TOPCON CORPORATION (Japan)
Inventor
  • Nishi, Yoshihiro
  • Sato, Kohei
  • Miyajima, Motohiro

Abstract

A method uses a surveying system 1 including a surveying device 200 and a terminal device 100 communicative with the surveying device 200, and includes: acquiring an altitude of a benchmark serving as a reference height on a batter board; acquiring a first altitude difference between the benchmark and a current ground line; acquiring a second altitude difference between the current ground line and a beam top position on the batter board stake; acquiring an altitude of a stake top of a batter board stake installed, by measuring the altitude of the stake top; calculating a third altitude difference between the stake top of the batter board stake and the beam top position based on the altitude of the benchmark, the first and second altitude differences, and the altitude of the stake top; and displaying the third altitude difference on a screen unit of the terminal device.

IPC Classes  ?

  • E04G 21/18 - Adjusting tools; Templates
  • G01C 15/00 - Surveying instruments or accessories not provided for in groups

63.

BATTER BOARD PLACEMENT METHOD, BATTER BOARD PLACEMENT PROGRAM, AND SURVEY SYSTEM

      
Application Number 18005396
Status Pending
Filing Date 2021-07-09
First Publication Date 2023-08-31
Owner TOPCON CORPORATION (Japan)
Inventor
  • Nishi, Yoshihiro
  • Sato, Kohei
  • Tanaka, Takashi

Abstract

A method using a surveying device 200 and a survey target device 300 includes: performing benchmark measurement including measuring an altitude of a benchmark that serves as a reference height of a batter board; performing stake top measurement including measuring an altitude of a stake top of a batter board stake installed; and performing beam top position display including calculating a difference in height from the stake top of the batter board stake to a beam top based on the reference height of a foundation stored in advance, the altitude of the benchmark, the altitude of the stake top of the batter board stake, and displaying the difference on a terminal device 100.

IPC Classes  ?

  • E04G 21/18 - Adjusting tools; Templates
  • G01C 15/00 - Surveying instruments or accessories not provided for in groups

64.

OPHTHALMIC INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS, OPHTHALMIC APPARATUS, OPHTHALMIC INFORMATION PROCESSING METHOD, AND RECORDING MEDIUM

      
Application Number 18142043
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-05-02
First Publication Date 2023-08-24
Owner
  • Topcon Corporation (Japan)
  • TOHOKU UNIVERSITY (Japan)
  • RIKEN (Japan)
Inventor
  • Nakazawa, Toru
  • Omodaka, Kazuko
  • Yokota, Hideo
  • An, Guangzhou
  • Kikawa, Tsutomu

Abstract

An ophthalmic information processing apparatus includes a determiner and a detector. The determiner is configured to determine a presence or absence of a disc hemorrhage for a front image of a fundus of a subject's eye, using a disc hemorrhage determination model obtained by performing machine learning using a plurality of fundus images labeled with labels indicating the presence or absence of a disc hemorrhage as first teaching data. The detector is configured to detect a disc hemorrhage region depicted in the front image that is determined to have the disc hemorrhage, using a disc hemorrhage region detection model obtained by performing machine learning using a plurality of pairs of image groups as second teaching data, each pair having a front image of a fundus and a disc hemorrhage region image representing a disc hemorrhage region depicted in the front image.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A61B 3/12 - Objective types, i.e. instruments for examining the eyes independent of the patients perceptions or reactions for looking at the eye fundus, e.g. ophthalmoscopes
  • A61B 3/14 - Arrangements specially adapted for eye photography
  • G06T 7/00 - Image analysis

65.

OPHTHALMIC INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS, OPHTHALMIC APPARATUS, OPHTHALMIC INFORMATION PROCESSING METHOD, AND RECORDING MEDIUM

      
Application Number 18142049
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-05-02
First Publication Date 2023-08-24
Owner
  • Topcon Corporation (Japan)
  • TOHOKU UNIVERSITY (Japan)
  • RIKEN (Japan)
Inventor
  • Nakazawa, Toru
  • Omodaka, Kazuko
  • Yokota, Hideo
  • An, Guangzhou
  • Udagawa, Takuma

Abstract

An ophthalmic information processing apparatus includes an acquisition unit and a disease estimation unit. The acquisition unit is configured to acquire a plurality of images with different cross-sectional orientations from each other of a subject’s eye. The disease estimation unit is configured to output estimation information for estimating whether or not the subject’s eye is a glaucoma eye from the images, using a plurality of learned models obtained by performing machine learning for each type of the images.

IPC Classes  ?

66.

LASER SCANNING APPARATUS, LASER SCANNING METHOD, AND LASER SCANNING PROGRAM

      
Application Number 18165354
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-02-07
First Publication Date 2023-08-17
Owner TOPCON CORPORATION (Japan)
Inventor Sasaki, You

Abstract

Efficiency of a technique for performing laser scanning and photography simultaneously is improved. A laser scanning apparatus includes a horizontally rotatable horizontal rotation unit, a rotation controller, and a processor or circuitry. The horizontal rotation unit includes cameras and a vertical rotation unit that performs laser scanning in an upper-lower direction. The rotation controller controls rotation of the horizontal rotation unit. The processor or circuitry performs a process of not selecting some pieces of laser scanning data that is obtained by laser scanning in the upper-lower direction. Laser scanning and photography that uses the cameras are performed while the horizontal rotation unit is horizontally rotated. The rotation of the horizontal rotation unit is decelerated in performing photography. The processor or circuitry does not select some pieces of laser scanning data that are obtained by laser scanning in the upper-lower direction during the deceleration.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H04N 23/698 - Control of cameras or camera modules for achieving an enlarged field of view, e.g. panoramic image capture
  • G01S 17/89 - Lidar systems, specially adapted for specific applications for mapping or imaging
  • G01S 7/481 - Constructional features, e.g. arrangements of optical elements
  • G01S 17/86 - Combinations of lidar systems with systems other than lidar, radar or sonar, e.g. with direction finders

67.

LASER SCANNING CONTROL DEVICE, LASER SCANNING APPARATUS, LASER SCANNING CONTROL METHOD, AND PROGRAM

      
Application Number 18168586
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-02-14
First Publication Date 2023-08-17
Owner TOPCON CORPORATION (Japan)
Inventor
  • Sugimoto, Hiroaki
  • Morita, Hideki

Abstract

A technique for solving problems in laser scanning related to intense light that is reflected back from a reflector target is provided. A laser scanning control device for controlling laser scanning performed by a laser scanning apparatus includes a controller, a distance acquisition unit, and a light controller. The controller executes first laser scanning and second laser scanning. The first laser scanning is performed under conditions in which a detector of the laser scanning apparatus is saturated by light reflected back from each of reflection prisms. The second laser scanning is performed under conditions in which saturation of the detector of the laser scanning apparatus does not occur. The distance acquisition unit acquires distances to the reflection prisms based on the first laser scanning. The light controller adjusts intensity of light to be detected in the second laser scanning, based on the distances to the reflection prisms.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01C 15/00 - Surveying instruments or accessories not provided for in groups

68.

REFERENCE POINT INDICATING APPARATUS

      
Application Number 18105014
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-02-02
First Publication Date 2023-08-03
Owner TOPCON CORPORATION (Japan)
Inventor
  • Kiryuu, Noriyasu
  • Jinnouchi, Ryosuke
  • Nishita, Nobuyuki

Abstract

Provided is a reference point indicating apparatus comprising at least two link plates, a slide slit formed in each link plate, an indicator configured to be slidable along each slide slit and to be provided at an intersection of a center line of each slide slit, and at least three leg portions configured to be provided on the same circumference centered on the indicator, wherein the indicator is configured to be located on an intersection of a perpendicular bisector of each straight line connecting centers of leg portions adjacent to each other, the leg portions are configured to be contactable with an object 3 by sliding the indicator, the indicator is configured to indicate a reference point of the object in a state where each leg portion is in contact with the object.

IPC Classes  ?

69.

REFERENCE POINT INDICATING APPARATUS

      
Application Number 18105018
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-02-02
First Publication Date 2023-08-03
Owner TOPCON CORPORATION (Japan)
Inventor
  • Kiryuu, Noriyasu
  • Jinnouchi, Ryosuke
  • Nishita, Nobuyuki

Abstract

Provided is a reference point indicating apparatus, which is comprises an equilateral parallelogram being formed with rotatable link points, contacts provided at tips of extending portions obtained by extending respective sides of the equilateral parallelogram, a link plate for linking between middle points of one set of opposing sides of the equilateral parallelogram, and an indicator provided on the link plate, wherein the contacts are capable of abutting on an object by expansion and contraction of the equilateral parallelogram, wherein the indicator is configured to indicate a reference point of the object in a state where the contacts abut on the object.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01B 5/004 - Measuring arrangements characterised by the use of mechanical techniques for measuring coordinates of points
  • G01B 3/00 - Measuring instruments characterised by the use of mechanical techniques

70.

LASER SCANNING DATA PROCESSING DEVICE, LASER SCANNING METHOD, AND PROGRAM

      
Application Number 18155780
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-01-18
First Publication Date 2023-07-27
Owner TOPCON CORPORATION (Japan)
Inventor Sasaki, You

Abstract

Laser scanning is performed along a transverse section of a tunnel while the amount of scanning is reduced as much as possible. A laser scanning apparatus includes a horizontal rotation unit, a vertical rotation unit disposed on the horizontal rotation unit, and an optical unit disposed on the vertical rotation unit and configured to emit and receive laser scanning light. A method includes obtaining laser scanning data of right and left wall surfaces of a tunnel, calculating a straight line that connects the right and left wall surfaces and that crosses a perpendicular line passing a position at which the laser scanning apparatus is set up, and calculating a direction orthogonal to the straight line in a horizontal plane, and performing laser scanning of a transverse section of the tunnel while the vertical rotation unit is rotated around a rotation axis in the calculated direction.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01S 7/481 - Constructional features, e.g. arrangements of optical elements
  • G01S 17/10 - Systems determining position data of a target for measuring distance only using transmission of interrupted, pulse-modulated waves

71.

OPHTHALMOLOGIC APPARATUS AND OPHTHALMOLOGIC SYSTEM

      
Application Number 18190032
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-03-24
First Publication Date 2023-07-27
Owner TOPCON CORPORATION (Japan)
Inventor
  • Ueno, Shingo
  • Ito, Ryousuke

Abstract

An ophthalmologic apparatus includes: a head unit having an optical system capable of receiving light reflected from a subject's eye; a drive mechanism that movably holds the head unit; an alignment detection unit that detects a position of the subject's eye relative to the head unit; and a control unit that controls the drive mechanism. The drive mechanism includes at least two arms rotatably connected together, at least two first rotation support mechanisms and at least three second rotation support mechanisms which allow the head unit to move, and at least five driving units for driving the rotation support mechanisms. The control unit is capable of controlling the driving units using a measurement result of the alignment measuring unit to align the head unit and the subject's eye with each other.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A61B 3/15 - Arrangements specially adapted for eye photography with means for aligning, spacing or blocking spurious reflection
  • A61B 3/16 - Objective types, i.e. instruments for examining the eyes independent of the patients perceptions or reactions for measuring intraocular pressure, e.g. tonometers

72.

Table for optometry

      
Application Number 29753620
Grant Number D0993414
Status In Force
Filing Date 2020-10-01
First Publication Date 2023-07-25
Grant Date 2023-07-25
Owner TOPCON CORPORATION (Japan)
Inventor Nuzzo, Thomas

73.

MEDICAL SYSTEM AND MEDICAL INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS

      
Application Number 18028755
Status Pending
Filing Date 2021-09-21
First Publication Date 2023-07-13
Owner
  • Topcon Corporation (Japan)
  • National University Corporation Asahikawa Medical University (Japan)
Inventor
  • Minamide, Kana
  • Akiba, Masahiro
  • Sakai, Jun
  • Yoshida, Akitoshi

Abstract

A medical system of an aspect example includes a data acquiring unit and a data processor. The data acquiring unit is configured to acquire data from an eye fundus of a patient using at least one optical method. The data processor is configured to process the data acquired by the data acquiring unit in order to generate information on the circulatory system of the patient.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A61B 3/12 - Objective types, i.e. instruments for examining the eyes independent of the patients perceptions or reactions for looking at the eye fundus, e.g. ophthalmoscopes
  • A61B 5/026 - Measuring blood flow

74.

OPHTHALMIC APPARATUS

      
Application Number 18086649
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-12-22
First Publication Date 2023-07-13
Owner Topcon Corporation (Japan)
Inventor Hirohara, Yoko

Abstract

An ophthalmic apparatus includes an objective lens arranged to be passed through by first and second measurement optical axes that are positioned at a distance from each other. An OCT optical system performs OCT on a subject's left eye arranged on the first measurement optical axis or a subject's right eye arranged on the second measurement optical axis. An optical axis adjusting unit adjusts an optical axis of the OCT optical system under control of a controller so that the optical axis approximately coincides with any one of the first measurement optical axis and the second measurement optical axis. An intraocular parameter calculator calculates an intraocular parameter of the subject's left or right eye based on a detection result of interference light acquired in a state where the optical axis of the OCT optical system approximately coincides with the first or second measurement optical axis.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A61B 3/18 - Arrangement of plural eye-testing or -examining apparatus
  • A61B 3/10 - Objective types, i.e. instruments for examining the eyes independent of the patients perceptions or reactions
  • A61B 3/00 - Apparatus for testing the eyes; Instruments for examining the eyes
  • A61B 3/14 - Arrangements specially adapted for eye photography
  • A61B 3/107 - Objective types, i.e. instruments for examining the eyes independent of the patients perceptions or reactions for determining the shape or measuring the curvature of the cornea
  • A61B 3/103 - Objective types, i.e. instruments for examining the eyes independent of the patients perceptions or reactions for determining refraction, e.g. refractometers, skiascopes

75.

OPHTHALMIC APPARATUS

      
Application Number 18091382
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-12-30
First Publication Date 2023-07-13
Owner Topcon Corporation (Japan)
Inventor Hirohara, Yoko

Abstract

An ophthalmic apparatus includes an objective lens, and an OCT optical system optical system is configured to project a measurement light onto a subject's left or right eye via an objective lens, and to detect interference light between returning light of the measurement light a reference light having traveled through a reference optical path. An optical axis switching member switches an optical axis of the OCT optical system to approximately coincide with a first or second measurement optical axis. A controller is configured to control the optical axis switching member. An intraocular parameter calculator calculates an intraocular parameter of the subject's left or right eye based on a detection result of the interference light acquired in a state where the optical axis of the OCT optical system is switched so that the optical axis of the OCT optical system approximately coincides with the first or second measurement optical axis.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A61B 3/10 - Objective types, i.e. instruments for examining the eyes independent of the patients perceptions or reactions
  • A61B 3/00 - Apparatus for testing the eyes; Instruments for examining the eyes

76.

MEDICAL SYSTEM, MEDICAL INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS, AND MEDICAL METHOD

      
Application Number 17922002
Status Pending
Filing Date 2021-04-21
First Publication Date 2023-06-29
Owner
  • RIKEN (Japan)
  • Topcon Corporation (Japan)
Inventor
  • Wada, Satoshi
  • Maruyama, Masayuki
  • Saito, Norihito
  • Taneishi, Kei
  • Fukuma, Yasufumi
  • Akiba, Masahiro
  • Takeuchi, Gaku
  • Minamide, Kana

Abstract

A medical system according to an aspect example includes a data acquiring unit and a data processor. The data acquiring unit is configured to acquire from a patient two or more types of data among blood oxygen saturation data, auscultatory sound data, ocular image data, and ocular blood flow data. The data processor is configured to process the two or more types of data acquired by the data acquiring unit to detect a conditional change in a circulatory system associated with an infectious disease.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A61B 3/12 - Objective types, i.e. instruments for examining the eyes independent of the patients perceptions or reactions for looking at the eye fundus, e.g. ophthalmoscopes
  • A61B 3/10 - Objective types, i.e. instruments for examining the eyes independent of the patients perceptions or reactions
  • A61B 5/00 - Measuring for diagnostic purposes ; Identification of persons

77.

SURVEYING ASSISTANCE DEVICE, SURVEYING ASSISTANCE SYSTEM, SURVEYING ASSISTANCE METHOD, AND STORAGE MEDIUM

      
Application Number 18116407
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-03-02
First Publication Date 2023-06-29
Owner TOPCON CORPORATION (Japan)
Inventor
  • Shimizu, Ryosuke
  • Miyajima, Motohiro
  • Ichiriyama, Umihiro
  • Nakamura, Keisuke

Abstract

Provided is a surveying assistance method comprising making a computer read design information including center point data of center points set on a centerline of a route and constituent point data of constituent points set on sections including the center points, the section being orthogonal to the centerline, acquires position information indicating a current position of a surveyed device at a predetermined period, calculate a horizontal distance and a vertical distance between the current position and a reference point on a designated section based on the position information and the design information, display the horizontal distance and the vertical distance on a screen of the computer as survey information, and update the display at intervals of the predetermined period, and the reference point is a point to be selected from the center points or the constituent points.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01C 15/02 - Means for marking measuring points
  • G06F 3/0482 - Interaction with lists of selectable items, e.g. menus
  • G06F 3/0484 - Interaction techniques based on graphical user interfaces [GUI] for the control of specific functions or operations, e.g. selecting or manipulating an object, an image or a displayed text element, setting a parameter value or selecting a range

78.

INCLINATION SENSOR AND DATA ACQUISITION DEVICE

      
Application Number 17995754
Status Pending
Filing Date 2021-03-30
First Publication Date 2023-06-08
Owner TOPCON CORPORATION (Japan)
Inventor
  • Shoji, Naoki
  • Otomo, Fumio

Abstract

An inclination sensor that can accurately detect an inclination angle with respect to a horizontal direction while suppressing drift in output values from an acceleration sensor and a data acquisition device including the inclination sensor are described. The inclination sensor includes a gimbal mechanism that is rotatably supported around a first shaft and a second shaft, a first motor that rotates the first shaft, a second motor that rotates the second shaft, a first encoder that detects a rotation angle of the first shaft, a second encoder that detects a rotation angle of the second shaft, an acceleration sensor that is disposed in the gimbal mechanism, and a control unit that arithmetically determines the inclination angle with respect to the horizontal direction.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01C 9/02 - Measuring inclination, e.g. by clinometers, by levels - Details
  • G01S 17/08 - Systems determining position data of a target for measuring distance only
  • G01C 15/00 - Surveying instruments or accessories not provided for in groups

79.

SURVEY SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING THE SURVEY SYSTEM

      
Application Number 18070258
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-11-28
First Publication Date 2023-06-01
Owner TOPCON CORPORATION (Japan)
Inventor
  • Kikuchi, Takeshi
  • Takano, Yuji

Abstract

A survey system includes: a target unit; a surveying instrument configured to transmit distance-measuring light to the target and receive reflected distance-measuring light to measure a distance and an angle to the target; an eyewear display device including a display; and a processor configured to synchronize information on positions and directions of the eyewear display device, the surveying instrument, and data in an absolute coordinate system. The processor causes the display to display a measurement point superimposing on a landscape of a survey site, to irradiate a target position set at the measurement point, calculated from three-dimensional position coordinates of the measurement point and a target height, with a guide distance-measuring light, and, in a state where an irradiation direction of the guide distance-measuring light and a center of the target actually set at the measurement point are matched, the surveying instrument is caused to measure the center of the target.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01S 17/42 - Simultaneous measurement of distance and other coordinates
  • G01S 7/481 - Constructional features, e.g. arrangements of optical elements
  • G01S 17/86 - Combinations of lidar systems with systems other than lidar, radar or sonar, e.g. with direction finders
  • G06T 7/70 - Determining position or orientation of objects or cameras

80.

SURVEYING ASSISTANCE DEVICE, SURVEYING ASSISTANCE SYSTEM, SURVEYING ASSISTANCE METHOD, AND STORAGE MEDIUM

      
Application Number 18101517
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-01-25
First Publication Date 2023-06-01
Owner TOPCON CORPORATION (Japan)
Inventor
  • Ichiriyama, Umihiro
  • Miyajima, Motohiro
  • Nakamura, Keisuke
  • Shimizu, Ryosuke

Abstract

A surveying assistance device is a computer configured to read design information including center point data of a center point set on a centerline of a route and constituent point data of constituent points set on a section including the center point, the section being orthogonal to the centerline, acquire position information indicating a current position of a surveyed device with a predetermined period, creates a plan view from the design information and display the plan view on a terminal screen unit, display the current position on the plan view and updates the display every time the position information is acquired, record the acquired position information in a storage as an observation data, and display reference lines indicating positions which are distant from the designated section backward and forward in a route direction by a preset distance limit on the plan view.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01C 15/00 - Surveying instruments or accessories not provided for in groups
  • G01C 21/20 - Instruments for performing navigational calculations

81.

MEDICAL SYSTEM AND MEDICAL METHOD

      
Application Number 17921645
Status Pending
Filing Date 2021-04-21
First Publication Date 2023-06-01
Owner
  • RIKEN (Japan)
  • Topcon Corporation (Japan)
Inventor
  • Wada, Satoshi
  • Maruyama, Masayuki
  • Saito, Norihito
  • Taneishi, Kei
  • Fukuma, Yasufumi
  • Akiba, Masahiro
  • Takeuchi, Gaku
  • Minamide, Kana

Abstract

According to a medical system of an aspect example, an ophthalmic data acquiring unit includes at least one ophthalmic examination apparatus for acquiring ophthalmic data from a patient, and an internal medicine data acquiring unit includes at least one internal medicine examination apparatus for acquiring internal medicine data from the patient. An inference processor is configured to perform inference processing using a trained model constructed by machine learning using training data that includes ophthalmic data, internal medicine data, and diagnostic result data. The inference processor generates inferred diagnostic data by performing the inference processing based at least on the ophthalmic data of the patient acquired by the ophthalmic data acquiring unit and the internal medicine data of the patient acquired by the internal medicine data acquiring unit. An output unit outputs a result of the inference processing performed by the inference processor.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A61B 3/00 - Apparatus for testing the eyes; Instruments for examining the eyes
  • A61B 3/12 - Objective types, i.e. instruments for examining the eyes independent of the patients perceptions or reactions for looking at the eye fundus, e.g. ophthalmoscopes
  • G16H 50/20 - ICT specially adapted for medical diagnosis, medical simulation or medical data mining; ICT specially adapted for detecting, monitoring or modelling epidemics or pandemics for computer-aided diagnosis, e.g. based on medical expert systems

82.

SLIT LAMP MICROSCOPE

      
Application Number 18010469
Status Pending
Filing Date 2021-05-13
First Publication Date 2023-05-25
Owner Topcon Corporation (Japan)
Inventor
  • Shimizu, Hitoshi
  • Omori, Kazuhiro
  • Tsukada, Hisashi

Abstract

A slit lamp microscope according to an embodiment example includes a scanner, a first assessing processor, and a controller. The scanner is configured to perform application of a scan to an anterior segment of a subject’s eye with slit light to collect an image group. The first assessing processor is configured to execute an assessment of a quality of the image group collected by the scanner. The controller is configured to selectively execute at least two control modes according to a result of the assessment of the quality obtained by the first assessing processor.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A61B 3/135 - Slit-lamp microscopes
  • A61B 3/117 - Objective types, i.e. instruments for examining the eyes independent of the patients perceptions or reactions for examining the anterior chamber or the anterior chamber angle, e.g. gonioscopes

83.

SURVEYING ASSISTANCE DEVICE, SURVEYING ASSISTANCE SYSTEM, SURVEYING ASSISTANCE METHOD, AND STORAGE MEDIUM

      
Application Number 18101512
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-01-25
First Publication Date 2023-05-25
Owner TOPCON CORPORATION (Japan)
Inventor
  • Ichiriyama, Umihiro
  • Miyajima, Motohiro
  • Nakamura, Keisuke
  • Shimizu, Ryosuke

Abstract

Provided is a surveying assistance device reading design information including center point data and constituent point data of a route, in which a cross-section including a center point is set, acquiring position information indicating a current position of a surveyed device, creating a plan view and a cross-sectional view of the route from the design information, displaying the plan view and the cross-sectional view on a terminal screen unit, recording the acquired position information and survey information in a storage, displaying an observation point data list in which the observation point data is arranged as data placed in order and an observational cross-sectional view displaying positions of observation points on the cross-sectional view on the terminal screen unit, making the display order of the observation point data rearrangeable, and displays a connection line connecting the observation points on the observational cross-sectional view following the rearranged display order.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01C 15/02 - Means for marking measuring points
  • G06F 3/0482 - Interaction with lists of selectable items, e.g. menus
  • G06F 3/0488 - Interaction techniques based on graphical user interfaces [GUI] using specific features provided by the input device, e.g. functions controlled by the rotation of a mouse with dual sensing arrangements, or of the nature of the input device, e.g. tap gestures based on pressure sensed by a digitiser using a touch-screen or digitiser, e.g. input of commands through traced gestures
  • G06F 3/0484 - Interaction techniques based on graphical user interfaces [GUI] for the control of specific functions or operations, e.g. selecting or manipulating an object, an image or a displayed text element, setting a parameter value or selecting a range

84.

SURVEY ASSISTANCE SYSTEM AND SURVEY ASSISTANCE METHOD

      
Application Number 17991730
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-11-21
First Publication Date 2023-05-25
Owner TOPCON CORPORATION (Japan)
Inventor Kikuchi, Takeshi

Abstract

Provided is a survey assistance system including a measuring instrument; an eyewear display device including a display; and at least one processor configured to synchronize a coordinate space of the eyewear display device, a coordinate space of the measuring instrument, and a coordinate space of an absolute coordinate system and displays an image in the absolute coordinate system created by the processor on the display with superimposing the image on a site landscape. The processor is configured to read out survey process data, create a work assistance image based on the survey process data, and enable observation of the work assistance image including the instrument installation points and images of the surveying instrument to be used showing installed states at the instrument installation points by superimposing the work assistance image on the site landscape.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01C 15/00 - Surveying instruments or accessories not provided for in groups
  • G01S 17/42 - Simultaneous measurement of distance and other coordinates

85.

SURVEYING METHOD, SURVEYING SYSTEM, AND RECORDING MEDIUM STORING SURVEYING PROGRAM

      
Application Number 18054166
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-11-10
First Publication Date 2023-05-18
Owner TOPCON CORPORATION (Japan)
Inventor
  • Sato, Kohei
  • Nishi, Yoshihiro
  • Miyajima, Motohiro
  • Tanaka, Takashi

Abstract

A surveying method using a surveying system including a surveying device and a terminal. The surveying method includes: receiving, by the terminal, a result of selecting a survey target foundation point from among a plurality of consecutive foundation points; obtaining an intersection between a reference line and a boundary side set in advance, the reference line connecting the survey target foundation point and an adjacent foundation point adjacent to the survey target foundation point; and outputting, in association with the survey target foundation point, a relative positional relationship between the intersection and a survey target device surveyed by the surveying device for the survey target foundation point.

IPC Classes  ?

86.

APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR IMAGING AN EYE

      
Application Number 17973569
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-10-26
First Publication Date 2023-05-18
Owner Topcon Corporation (Japan)
Inventor
  • Mino, Toshihiro
  • Wang, Yahui
  • Wang, Zhenguo
  • Chan, Kinpui

Abstract

A scanning apparatus includes a scanner configured to move a scanning spot along a movement path to capture three-dimensional information of a target object. The movement path includes a plurality of b-scan paths performed along a c-scan path. The scanning apparatus also includes a processing circuit configured as a controller to control the movement path of the scanning spot. An area of the target object covered by the movement path may be independent of a length of the b-scan path. The processing circuit may be configured as an analyzer configured to determine a saturation time for each three-dimensional position within a portion of the target object based on an inter-scan time.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A61B 3/10 - Objective types, i.e. instruments for examining the eyes independent of the patients perceptions or reactions
  • A61B 3/12 - Objective types, i.e. instruments for examining the eyes independent of the patients perceptions or reactions for looking at the eye fundus, e.g. ophthalmoscopes
  • A61B 3/00 - Apparatus for testing the eyes; Instruments for examining the eyes

87.

OPHTHALMIC APPARATUS, METHOD OF CONTROLLING OPHTHALMIC APPARATUS, AND RECORDING MEDIUM

      
Application Number 18076385
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-12-06
First Publication Date 2023-05-04
Owner Topcon Corporation (Japan)
Inventor
  • Moriguchi, Yoshikiyo
  • Ishikawa, Akiko

Abstract

An ophthalmic apparatus includes an interference optical system, an optical scanner controller, and a correction controller. The interference optical system includes an astigmatism correction optical member and an optical scanner, and is configured to split light from a light source into reference light and measurement light, to irradiate the measurement light onto the subject’s eye via the astigmatism correction optical member and the optical scanner, and to detect interference light between returning light of the measurement light from the subject’s eye and the reference light. The optical scanner controller is configured to control the optical scanner so as to deflect the measurement light in a horizontal direction and a vertical direction on a plane perpendicular to an optical axis of the interference optical system. The correction controller is configured to control the astigmatism correction optical member so as to correct astigmatism based on a detection result of the interference light obtained by the interference optical system.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A61F 9/008 - Methods or devices for eye surgery using laser

88.

PORTABLE DISPLAY TERMINAL FOR SURVEY ASSISTANCE, SURVEY ASSISTANCE SYSTEM, SURVEY ASSISTANCE METHOD, AND SURVEY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM

      
Application Number 17906527
Status Pending
Filing Date 2021-03-08
First Publication Date 2023-05-04
Owner TOPCON CORPORATION (Japan)
Inventor
  • Nakamura, Keisuke
  • Ichiriyama, Umihiro
  • Miyajima, Motohiro
  • Nishi, Yoshihiro
  • Shimizu, Ryosuke

Abstract

A portable display terminal for survey assistance includes: a screen unit and a selection unit of the portable display terminal; a design information acquisition unit configured to acquire design information including an identifier of a design drawing, and a plan view, a longitudinal sectional view, and a transverse sectional view that are associated with the identifier; a design information summarization unit configured to generate summary drawings of the design drawing; a design information selection display unit configured to line up and display a plurality of combinations of the summary drawings in a selectable manner; and a screen display unit configured to display an image of at least one of the plan view, the longitudinal sectional view, or the transverse sectional view of the design drawing associated with the combination of the summary drawings selected by a selection unit on a screen unit of the portable display terminal.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01C 15/00 - Surveying instruments or accessories not provided for in groups
  • G06F 9/451 - Execution arrangements for user interfaces

89.

ERROR PREDICTION APPARATUS AND ERROR PREDICTION METHOD

      
Application Number 17970245
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-10-20
First Publication Date 2023-04-27
Owner TOPCON CORPORATION (Japan)
Inventor Kikuchi, Takeshi

Abstract

Provided is an error prediction apparatus including at least one processor and at least one memory configured to receive environment data of a surveying site in which a surveying instrument is installed, to input the environment data of the surveying site into an error prediction model and predict a predicted error that occurs in a surveying result obtained by the surveying instrument under an environment of the surveying site, and to create display data for displaying the predicted error when the predicted error exceeds an allowable value. The error prediction model is a learned model created by machine learning for a surveying instrument of the same model as the surveying instrument by using a set of the environment data indicating an environment of the time of surveying and error data in a surveying result as teacher data.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01C 15/00 - Surveying instruments or accessories not provided for in groups
  • G01W 1/10 - Devices for predicting weather conditions
  • G06F 11/07 - Responding to the occurrence of a fault, e.g. fault tolerance

90.

OPHTHALMIC APPARATUS, METHOD OF CONTROLLING THE SAME, AND RECORDING MEDIUM

      
Application Number 17800536
Status Pending
Filing Date 2021-01-27
First Publication Date 2023-04-13
Owner Topcon Corporation (Japan)
Inventor
  • Asanuma, Kazunori
  • Ono, Yusuke

Abstract

An ophthalmic apparatus of an aspect example includes an image acquiring unit, a first image region identifying processor, and a second image region identifying processor. The image acquiring unit is configured to acquire an anterior segment image constructed based on data collected from an anterior segment of a subject's eye by OCT scanning. The first image region identifying processor is configured to identify a first image region corresponding to a predetermined part of the anterior segment by analyzing a first part of the anterior segment image acquired by the image acquiring unit. The second image region identifying processor is configured to identify a second image region corresponding to the predetermined part based on the first image region identified by the first image region identifying processor, the second image region being inside a second part that includes the first part as a proper subset.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G06T 7/00 - Image analysis
  • G06T 5/00 - Image enhancement or restoration
  • G06T 7/13 - Edge detection
  • G06V 10/25 - Determination of region of interest [ROI] or a volume of interest [VOI]
  • G06V 40/18 - Eye characteristics, e.g. of the iris

91.

SURVEY SYSTEM

      
Application Number 17940558
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-09-08
First Publication Date 2023-04-13
Owner TOPCON CORPORATION (Japan)
Inventor Kikuchi, Takeshi

Abstract

A survey system is provided which includes a surveying instrument capable of performing distance and angle measurements of a target attached to a pole, a controller that is attached to the pole and transmits commands from an input unit for inputting commands to the surveying instrument, and an eyewear device capable of displaying an image superimposed on a landscape. Measurement points are displayed by being synchronized with and superimposed on a landscape of a survey site on an eyewear device, and by inputting a command from the controller to the surveying instrument in a state where the controller is attached to the pole, distance and angle measurements of the target are made. Unnecessary turning of gaze and hand movements are omitted, and a survey work can be efficiently performed by the worker alone.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01S 17/42 - Simultaneous measurement of distance and other coordinates
  • G02B 27/01 - Head-up displays

92.

OPHTHALMOLOGIC APPARATUS AND VISUAL TARGET PRESENTING DEVICE

      
Application Number 17940638
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-09-08
First Publication Date 2023-04-06
Owner TOPCON CORPORATION (Japan)
Inventor
  • Mizuno, Akira
  • Inuzuka, Naoki

Abstract

An ophthalmologic apparatus includes a first visual target presenting unit that presents a first eye chart including a visual target, at a first examination distance, to an examinee’s eye of which a trial lens is disposed ahead, and a second visual target presenting unit that presents a second eye chart including a visual target, at a second examination distance different from the first examination distance, wherein the first eye chart and the second eye chart are presented adjacently in plan view in a presentation region in which no influence of aberration of the trial lens is present, within a range viewable by the examinee’s eye through the trial lens.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A61B 3/032 - Devices for presenting test symbols or characters, e.g. test chart projectors
  • A61B 3/18 - Arrangement of plural eye-testing or -examining apparatus

93.

MEDICAL DIAGNOSTIC APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR EVALUATION OF PATHOLOGICAL CONDITIONS USING 3D DATA AND IMAGES OF LAMINA CRIBROSA

      
Application Number 17493856
Status Pending
Filing Date 2021-10-05
First Publication Date 2023-04-06
Owner
  • Topcon Corporation (Japan)
  • Osaka University (Japan)
Inventor
  • Nishida, Kohji
  • Miki, Atsuya
  • Maruyama, Kazuichi
  • Kawasaki, Ryo
  • Mei, Song
  • Mao, Zaixing
  • Wang, Zhenguo
  • Chan, Kinpui
  • Sui, Xin

Abstract

A medical diagnostic apparatus includes a receiver circuit that receives three-dimensional data of a subject's eye, and a processor configured to separate portions of the three-dimensional data into separate segments, perform processing differently on each of the separate segments, and combine the separately processed segments to produce a segmented three-dimensional data set. The processor is further configured to generate at least one diagnostic metric from the segmented three-dimensional data set, and the processor is further configured to evaluate a pathological condition based on the at least one diagnostic metric. Related methods and computer readable media are also disclosed.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G16H 50/20 - ICT specially adapted for medical diagnosis, medical simulation or medical data mining; ICT specially adapted for detecting, monitoring or modelling epidemics or pandemics for computer-aided diagnosis, e.g. based on medical expert systems
  • G16H 50/30 - ICT specially adapted for medical diagnosis, medical simulation or medical data mining; ICT specially adapted for detecting, monitoring or modelling epidemics or pandemics for individual health risk assessment
  • G06T 7/10 - Segmentation; Edge detection
  • G06T 15/08 - Volume rendering

94.

UNEVENNESS LEVEL INSPECTING DEVICE, UNEVENNESS LEVEL INSPECTING METHOD, AND STORAGE MEDIUM

      
Application Number 17952958
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-09-26
First Publication Date 2023-04-06
Owner TOPCON CORPORATION (Japan)
Inventor Kikuchi, Takeshi

Abstract

Provided is an unevenness level inspecting device includes a target at a known distance from a to-be-inspected surface, a traveling unit for traveling on the to-be-inspected surface, a communication unit capable of making communication with a surveying instrument for measuring three-dimensional position coordinates of the target, and a control unit configured to calculate a height of the to-be-inspected surface corresponding to a measurement position of the target, the control unit calculates a height of the to-be-inspected surface corresponding to a measurement position of the target measured each time the unevenness level inspecting device travels a predetermined distance, and generates display data for displaying unevenness level information associating a difference between the height of the to-be-inspected surface and a reference height with inspecting device position coordinates in a manner that the unevenness level information is superimposed on a site design drawing.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01B 11/30 - Measuring arrangements characterised by the use of optical techniques for measuring roughness or irregularity of surfaces
  • G01C 15/00 - Surveying instruments or accessories not provided for in groups
  • G01N 29/04 - Analysing solids

95.

TARGET SUPPORT TOOL

      
Application Number 17935895
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-09-27
First Publication Date 2023-03-30
Owner TOPCON CORPORATION (Japan)
Inventor
  • Nishita, Nobuyuki
  • Yamada, Toshio
  • Komagamine, Kunpei
  • Kiryuu, Noriyasu
  • Jinnouchi, Ryosuke

Abstract

A target support tool includes: a base member including a first arm and a second arm connectable to each other to form a bent therebetween; a magnetic support part at least on the first arm; and a retroreflector at the bent of the base member.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G02B 7/182 - Mountings, adjusting means, or light-tight connections, for optical elements for mirrors for mirrors
  • F16B 1/00 - Devices for securing together, or preventing relative movement between, constructional elements or machine parts
  • F16M 13/02 - Other supports for positioning apparatus or articles; Means for steadying hand-held apparatus or articles for supporting on, or attaching to, an object, e.g. tree, gate, window-frame, cycle

96.

SURVEY SYSTEM

      
Application Number 17940595
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-09-08
First Publication Date 2023-03-30
Owner TOPCON CORPORATION (Japan)
Inventor Kikuchi, Takeshi

Abstract

A survey system is provided which includes a surveying instrument capable of making distance and angle measurements of a target attached to a pole, and an eyewear device including an eye sensor configured to detect an eye motion, and an input unit for inputting a command corresponding to an eye motion detected by the eye sensor into the surveying instrument, and capable of displaying an image superimposed on a landscape. Measurement points are displayed on the eyewear device by being synchronized with and superimposed on a landscape of a survey site, and from the eyewear device worn by a worker, according to an eye motion, a command is input into the surveying instrument and distance and angle measurements of the target are made. A worker can perform a work while keeping a posture gripping the pole.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G06F 3/01 - Input arrangements or combined input and output arrangements for interaction between user and computer
  • G01C 15/06 - Surveyors' staffs; Movable markers
  • G01C 15/00 - Surveying instruments or accessories not provided for in groups
  • G02B 27/01 - Head-up displays

97.

MARKING APPARATUS, CONTROL METHOD FOR MARKING APPARATUS, AND STORAGE MEDIUM

      
Application Number 17946448
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-09-16
First Publication Date 2023-03-30
Owner TOPCON CORPORATION (Japan)
Inventor Kikuchi, Takeshi

Abstract

A marking apparatus includes a marking apparatus main body including a target, a traveling mechanism for automatically traveling on a traveling surface, and a printer, and a control unit configured to control the printer and the mechanism. The control unit controls the traveling so that the mechanism automatically travels along a set traveling route, the control unit compares position coordinates of the marking apparatus main body obtained from three-dimensional position coordinates of the target during traveling input at predetermined intervals with the traveling route, and corrects traveling to eliminate a deviation from the traveling route, the control unit controls the printer so as to print the marking information set at a position corresponding to the position coordinates of the marking apparatus main body, and traveling route data setting the traveling route and marking information data defining the marking information are created based on CAD design data.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G05D 1/02 - Control of position or course in two dimensions
  • G01C 15/02 - Means for marking measuring points
  • E04G 21/18 - Adjusting tools; Templates

98.

SURVEYING APPARATUS, SURVEYING METHOD, AND SURVEYING PROGRAM

      
Application Number 17933459
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-09-19
First Publication Date 2023-03-30
Owner TOPCON CORPORATION (Japan)
Inventor Sasaki, You

Abstract

A technique for enabling efficient surveying operation that uses a light-reflecting target is provided. A surveying apparatus is configured to survey a reflecting prism and includes a controller, a surface calculator, and a position calculator. The controller performs positioning on three or more points on the set-up surface on which the reflecting prism is set up, by using laser light. The surface calculator calculates a plane of the set-up surface based on the positioning data of the three or more points in a case in which the position of the reflecting prism is surrounded by the three or more points in terms of a horizontal plane. The position calculator calculates a point of intersection of the plane and a straight line from the position of the reflecting prism to the plane, as a position on the set-up surface, at which the reflecting prism is set up.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01C 15/00 - Surveying instruments or accessories not provided for in groups
  • G01C 15/06 - Surveyors' staffs; Movable markers

99.

SURVEY SYSTEM

      
Application Number 17940578
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-09-08
First Publication Date 2023-03-30
Owner TOPCON CORPORATION (Japan)
Inventor Kikuchi, Takeshi

Abstract

A survey system is provided which includes a surveying instrument capable of performing distance and angle measurements of a target attached to a pole, a controller as a glove-shaped wearable device to be worn on a hand of a worker, and configured to transmit commands to the surveying instrument from an input unit for inputting commands, and an eyewear device capable of performing display superimposed on a landscape. Measurement points are displayed by being synchronized with and superimposed on a landscape of a survey site on the eyewear device, and by inputting a command by a worker from the glove-shaped controller that the worker wears into the surveying instrument while the worker grips the pole, distance and angle measurements of the target are made. Unnecessary turning of gaze and hand movements are omitted, and a survey work can be efficiently performed by the worker alone.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01C 15/06 - Surveyors' staffs; Movable markers
  • G01C 15/00 - Surveying instruments or accessories not provided for in groups
  • G01C 15/14 - Artificial horizons
  • G02B 27/01 - Head-up displays
  • G06F 3/01 - Input arrangements or combined input and output arrangements for interaction between user and computer

100.

HAMMERING TEST SYSTEM

      
Application Number 17943593
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-09-13
First Publication Date 2023-03-30
Owner TOPCON CORPORATION (Japan)
Inventor Kikuchi, Takeshi

Abstract

Provided is a hammering test system. A hammering test system includes a hammering test device including a target, a traveling mechanism for automatically traveling on a to-be-tested surface, a marking mechanism configured to perform marking on the to-be-tested surface, an adsorbing mechanism for adsorbing to the to-be-tested surface, and a hammering test mechanism configured to conduct a hammering test on the to-be-tested surface, and a surveying instrument capable of performing automatic tracking and distance and angle measurements of the target. A hammering test is conducted by causing the hammering test device to travel to a desired position while adsorbing to a to-be-tested surface by the adsorbing mechanism. When it is determined that there is an abnormality, a marking is marked on the to-be-tested surface. The surveying instrument automatically tracks the target, and when conducting a hammering test, makes distance and angle measurements of the target.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01N 3/303 - Investigating strength properties of solid materials by application of mechanical stress by applying a single impulsive force generated only by free-falling weight
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