公开(公告)号：EP2875403B1

公开(公告)日：2018-10-31

申请号：EP13819262.0

申请日：2013-07-12

Applicant: Freedom Scientific, Inc.

Inventor： RODRIGUEZ, Carlos ,  MURPHY, Patrick ,  TUNKIS, Waldemar ,  CONARD, Todd ,  GOLDENBERG, Michael ,  HAMILTON, Lee ,  DAVIS, Bradley S. ,  LEON, Robert

IPC: G03B15/03 ,  H04N5/225 ,  G03B17/55 ,  G03B17/04 ,  G03B17/12

CPC classification number: H04N7/18 ,  G03B17/04 ,  G03B17/12 ,  G03B17/55 ,  H04N5/2252

Abstract: A portable magnifier camera with an associated display housing, base and handle. The camera can be selectively positioned into a variety of configurations, including: a first closed configuration wherein the display and base are in facing relation; a second opened configuration wherein the display is angled with respect to the base; and a third hand-held configuration wherein a handle is pivoted outwardly to permit a user to hold the camera relative to a distant object. The angle of the camera adjusts automatically in each configuration to ensure that the camera's light of slight is perpendicular to the object plane. These configurations enable a user to effectively view objects of differing size and at varying distances.

公开(公告)号：EP3259636A1

公开(公告)日：2017-12-27

申请号：EP16753148.2

申请日：2016-02-19

Applicant: Freedom Scientific, Inc.

Inventor： CONARD, Todd ,  STACHOWSKI, Breanna ,  GALEWYRICK, Seth

IPC: G02B27/02 ,  H04N1/195 ,  H04N5/225

CPC classification number: H04N5/2253 ,  G02B7/023 ,  G02B27/027 ,  G02B27/04 ,  H04N5/2252 ,  H04N5/2257 ,  H04N5/23203

Abstract: Disclosed is a magnifier that is adapted to rest upon a table. The magnifier includes an articulated camera arm that permits an associated camera to be pointed in a number of different directions. This permits the camera to focus upon, and enlarge, both distant and nearby objects. The magnifier also includes pivotal support legs. The legs have a first locked position to support the magnifier upon a table and a second position wherein the legs are locked in position adjacent the housing of the magnifier. This permits the magnifier to be readily transportable and stowable to accommodate the needs of the user.

公开(公告)号：EP2820639A1

公开(公告)日：2015-01-07

申请号：EP13755865.6

申请日：2013-02-27

Applicant: Freedom Scientific, Inc.

Inventor： MURPHY, Patrick ,  CONARD, Todd ,  TUNKIS, Waldemar ,  GOLDENBERG, Michael

IPC: G09B21/00

CPC classification number: G09B21/003

Abstract: Disclosed is a Braille display device. The device supports an array of individual Braille cells with corresponding tactile pins. The pins can be selectively lifted by way of reeds to generate Braille characters that can be felt by the user. The Braille characters can correspond to visible characters, such as characters on a computer screen. The display is refreshable to allow for the sequential display of lines, paragraphs, or pages. In accordance with the disclosure, the Braille cells are constructed in a manner that minimizes manufacturing costs and that also permits the size of the display to be greatly reduced.

公开(公告)号：EP1996976B1

公开(公告)日：2012-05-02

申请号：EP07753661.3

申请日：2007-03-21

Applicant: Freedom Scientific Inc.

Inventor： HANNEY, Mike ,  IEZZI, Peter ,  CONARD, Todd

IPC: H04N1/195 ,  G03B15/03

CPC classification number: G03B15/03

Abstract: A device that enlarges text and images to enable a low vision person to see the text and images includes a hollow structure including a top housing and a bottom housing that are connected to one another. A camera aperture is formed in the bottom housing and a transparent light guide lens is disposed in closing relation to the camera aperture so that all light entering the camera aperture must first pass through the light guide lens. A cavity formed in the light guide lens is bounded by walls that are positioned at a critical angle. Light-emitting diodes are positioned at critical locations about the periphery of the light guide lens to illuminate the object being viewed.

公开(公告)号：EP2438751A1

公开(公告)日：2012-04-11

申请号：EP10784085.2

申请日：2010-06-03

Applicant: Freedom Scientific Inc.

Inventor： RODRIGUEZ, Carlos ,  MURPHY, Patrick ,  TUNKIS, Waldemar ,  CONARD, Todd ,  GOLDENBERG, Michael ,  MCDANIEL, Jeffrey

IPC: H04N5/222

CPC classification number: H04N5/23293 ,  G03B17/563 ,  H04N1/00129 ,  H04N5/2252 ,  H04N5/23296 ,  H04N5/2628 ,  H04N9/64 ,  H04N2101/00

Abstract: Disclosed is a magnifier for use by blind or low vision users. The magnifier includes a camera, such as a CMOS image sensor, that displays enlarged images upon a screen for easy viewing. The magnifier further includes a handle that is pivotally interconnected to a housing to allow for handheld use in a variety of different configurations.

公开(公告)号：EP1883768A2

公开(公告)日：2008-02-06

申请号：EP06739070.8

申请日：2006-03-20

Applicant: Freedom Scientific Inc.

Inventor： RODRIGUEZ, Carlos ,  TUNKIS, Valdemar ,  CONARD, Todd ,  MURPHY, Patrick ,  DEAN, Ronald ,  DAVIS, Bradley ,  GOLDENBERG, Michael

IPC: F21V7/04 ,  A47F3/00 ,  A47B19/00 ,  G02F1/1335 ,  H03H9/00

CPC classification number: H04N7/183 ,  G02B6/0011 ,  G02B6/0025 ,  G02B27/027

Abstract: A magnifier for use by people with low vision includes a large LCD display upon which an enlarged image appears. Light from an LED is directed in a first direction onto a deflection wall where it is deflected into a direction substantially orthogonal to the first direction. The deflected light impinges upon a diffuser that bends it so that it illuminates an object upon which the magnifier is placed. The light is then reflected by the object, through the diffuser, and onto a mirror positioned at an angle relative to the object. The mirror directs the light onto a camera lens and the lens focuses the light onto a sensor that drives the LCD display so that the image appears on the LCD screen. The camera is slideably mounted so the user can make the image larger or smaller by sliding the camera toward or away from the mirror, respectively.