Patent ID: 7986342
Filing Date: 2011-07-26
Classification: A61B,H04N

Abstract:
1. A multi-purpose imaging apparatus comprising: a body; and imaging means housed within the body, wherein the body has a recessed portion adapted to releasably engage one of a plurality of adaptors, at least one of the adaptors has an aperture extending therethrough that aligns with the optical axis of the imaging means when so engaged such that at least a portion of the optical axis is not obscured, wherein the at least one adaptor has optics for illuminating a subject along the optical axis for a separate diagnostic purpose, wherein the optics comprise at least one light generating source positioned proximate the at least one adaptor, wherein the body has a first electrical contact and the at least one adaptor has a second electrical contact, wherein the first electrical contact is positioned on the body and the second electrical contact is positioned on the at least one adaptor such that when the at least one adaptor is releasably engaged with the body, the first electrical contact contacts the second electrical contact forming an electrical connection, wherein the at least one light generating source is powered via the electrical connection, and wherein a lens of the imaging means protrudes from a recessed face of the recessed portion, and when the at least one adaptor is releasably engaged with the body, a portion of the adaptor is located within the recessed portion and the lens of the imaging means is facing and in close proximity with the aperture of the at least on adaptor.