Patent ID: 6108634
Filing Date: 2000-08-22
Classification: A61B,G16H

Abstract:
A computerized vision patient examination and medical office management system comprising:at least one examination station, each examination station including:(A) a processor system including,a central processor unit,random access memory disposed in the address space of the central processor unit for holding instructions and data,an input/output unit adapted to send and receive digital signals to and from the central processor unit,a display generator for selectively generating visual stimuli images based on preselected criteria, anda stereo signal controller selectively outputting a digital, binocular control signal;(B) a clinician unit in data communication with the processor system including,a first color video display unit adapted to display digital images based on preselected criteria, set by the processor system,a first data input unit adapted to receive practitioner input, andmeans for controlling the processor system in accordance with data received into the first data input unit;(C) a patient unit in data communication with the processor system including,a second color video display unit adapted to display digital images, including visual stimuli images, set by the processor system which is adapted to accommodate a scan rate of over 120 Hertz,a graphical generator for generating graphical images on the second color video display unit,a second data input unit adapted to receive patient data,means for communicating data representative of patient input to the processor system, andstereo signal output means adapted for selectively outputting the digital, binocular control signal received from the processor system to an associated binocular flickerless viewing system; and(D) an audio output unit adapted to output digital audio sounds set by the processor system.