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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Aug. 26, 2014
Filed:
Nov. 16, 2010
Applicants:
Ilkka Jolma, Oulu, FI;
Markku Virta, Kempele, FI;
Mikko Tuohimaa, Kempele, FI;
Juha Lipponen, Oulu, FI;
Inventors:
Ilkka Jolma, Oulu, FI;
Markku Virta, Kempele, FI;
Mikko Tuohimaa, Kempele, FI;
Juha Lipponen, Oulu, FI;
Assignee:
Optomed Oy, Oulu, FI;
Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
H04N 5/222 (2006.01); A61B 3/14 (2006.01); G02B 5/02 (2006.01); G03B 15/14 (2006.01);
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
A61B 3/14 (2013.01); G02B 5/0263 (2013.01); G03B 15/14 (2013.01);
Abstract
There is provided an improved solution for illuminating an object by means of an optical component. In use, the optical component is integrated with a hand-held camera unit. The optical component comprises a light-diffusing element. In addition, the optical component may also comprise at least one light source and an end element that directs the light to the object.