The present disclosure relates to remote medical examination of a patient, and, more specifically, to a remote exam attachment that, along with a user device, may capture images of an anatomical feature for examination of a patient. The remote exam attachment may include a lens and may couple to an examination tool, such as a speculum, a scope, or a tongue depressor, which may be used with a camera of the user device. The user device may be configured to adjust one or more settings of the camera, such as the zoom, field of view, aperture, and/or the like. The user device may further be configured to transmit an image captured in conjunction with the remote exam attachment to another user device. Accordingly, the remote exam attachment, along with the user device, may capture, display, and/or transmit images of an anatomical feature, facilitating remote examination of a patient.

The present disclosure relates to remote medical examination of a patient, and, more specifically, to a remote exam attachment that, along with a user device, may capture images of an anatomical feature for examination of a patient. The remote exam attachment may include a lens and may couple to an examination tool, such as a speculum, a scope, or a tongue depressor, which may be used with a camera of the user device. The user device may be configured to adjust one or more settings of the camera, such as the zoom, field of view, aperture, and/or the like. The user device may further be configured to transmit an image captured in conjunction with the remote exam attachment to another user device. Accordingly, the remote exam attachment, along with the user device, may capture, display, and/or transmit images of an anatomical feature, facilitating remote examination of a patient.

A multipurpose diagnostic examination apparatus includes a diagnosis control unit (DCU), an attachment unit, and an image capture device (ICD). The attachment unit is detachably connected to and extends from a front end of the DCU. A microcontroller of the DCU receives and processes actuation signals from trigger elements of the DCU to indicate actions to be performed by the ICD removably connected to a camera module of the DCU, and/or by a medical diagnostic device (MDD) connected to the DCU via the attachment unit. The microcontroller facilitates transmission of diagnostic image data captured by the ICD and processed by the camera module, and diagnostic examination data from the MDD, to a medical diagnostic examination system (MDES) accessible on a local user device via a connector interface of the DCU. The MDES, in communication with a remote user device over a communication network, facilitates remote viewing, selection, and diagnostic examinations.

A multipurpose diagnostic examination apparatus includes a diagnosis control unit (DCU), an attachment unit, and an image capture device (ICD). The attachment unit is detachably connected to and extends from a front end of the DCU. A microcontroller of the DCU receives and processes actuation signals from trigger elements of the DCU to indicate actions to be performed by the ICD removably connected to a camera module of the DCU, and/or by a medical diagnostic device (MDD) connected to the DCU via the attachment unit. The microcontroller facilitates transmission of diagnostic image data captured by the ICD and processed by the camera module, and diagnostic examination data from the MDD, to a medical diagnostic examination system (MDES) accessible on a local user device via a connector interface of the DCU. The MDES, in communication with a remote user device over a communication network, facilitates remote viewing, selection, and diagnostic examinations.

An otoscope uses differential reflected response of optical energy at an absorption range and an adjacent wavelength range to determine the presence of water (where the wavelengths are water absorption wavelength and adjacent non-absorption excitation wavelengths). In another example of the invention, the otoscope utilizes OCT in combination with absorption and non-absorption range for bacteria and water.

An otoscope uses differential reflected response of optical energy at an absorption range and an adjacent wavelength range to determine the presence of water (where the wavelengths are water absorption wavelength and adjacent non-absorption excitation wavelengths). In another example of the invention, the otoscope utilizes OCT in combination with absorption and non-absorption range for bacteria and water.

A system for delivering one or more therapeutics to a region of the ear, the region being internal to a tympanic membrane. The system includes a canal guide configured to be inserted within and fittingly engaged with walls of the ear canal and needle assembly having a flexible shaft sized to extend through the canal guide. The canal guide provides alignment of the needle assembly within the ear canal relative to the tympanic membrane. The canal guide includes a viewing lumen extending between a proximal end to a distal-most end of the canal guide and is sized to remain external to the tympanic membrane. The canal guide includes a guide lumen extending to a distal opening near the distal-most end of the canal guide. The guide lumen curves from a first axis to a second axis. Related devices, systems, and methods are provided.

A system for delivering one or more therapeutics to a region of the ear, the region being internal to a tympanic membrane. The system includes a canal guide configured to be inserted within and fittingly engaged with walls of the ear canal and needle assembly having a flexible shaft sized to extend through the canal guide. The canal guide provides alignment of the needle assembly within the ear canal relative to the tympanic membrane. The canal guide includes a viewing lumen extending between a proximal end to a distal-most end of the canal guide and is sized to remain external to the tympanic membrane. The canal guide includes a guide lumen extending to a distal opening near the distal-most end of the canal guide. The guide lumen curves from a first axis to a second axis. Related devices, systems, and methods are provided.

An otoscope includes at least one speaker and two microphones. The speaker is configured to generate a stimulus pressure wave and direct a planarized pressure wave toward an ear canal of a patient when the otoscope is at least partially inserted into the ear canal of the patient. The microphones are configured to record the forward stimulus pressure wave as it travels toward the TM and the reverse response pressure wave of the patient as it travels toward the otoscope. The quantitative relationship between the stimulus and the response is the diagnostic measure. The microphones are configured to record the pressure wave, the otoscope is configured to analyze the pressure wave, and the otoscope is configured to display results to a medical professional or user. The speaker and microphones are positioned outside the ear canal of the patient when the otoscope is at least partially inserted into the ear canal.

An otoscope that utilizes ambient light is disclosed. The otoscope includes a fiberoptic cable(s), as opposed to batteries, to illuminate the inspection area. The otoscope made of non-metallic and/or non-ferrous materials to permit its safe use in highly flammable oxygen or magnetic environments. The otoscope includes a handle, a head coupled to the handle, and a specula coupled to the head. An eye piece coupled to the head opposite the specula. A reflective lens is positioned within the head. A fiber optic cable is positioned within the handle. The handle includes a first end positioned opposite a second end. The head is coupled to the first end. The fiber optic cable provides light to the reflective lens. The fiber optic cable extends from the front end to the second end. The reflective lens is oriented to reflect light to the specula.