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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Aug. 24, 2021
Filed:
Apr. 24, 2017
Welch Allyn, Inc., Skaneateles Falls, NY (US);
David G. Perkins, Tully, NY (US);
Raymond A. Lia, Auburn, NY (US);
Robert L. Vivenzio, Auburn, NY (US);
John R. Strom, Moravia, NY (US);
Ervin Goldfain, Syracuse, NY (US);
Steven R. Slawson, Camillus, NY (US);
Michael T. McMahon, Syracuse, NY (US);
Welch Allyn, Inc., Skaneateles Falls, NY (US);
Abstract
An examination system having separate enabled interchangeable operating modes includes at least one medical device having a housing retaining an optical system. The examination system further includes an adapter that is configured for aligning a plurality of disparate smart devices with the optical system of the medical device when the adapter is attached to the medical device, thereby enabling multiple operating modes without modification to the device. In at least one version, common engagement features are provided on a plurality of medical devices to permit the adapter and an attached smart device to be used therewith interchangeably.