Ear ailment diagnostic device and method

摘要

An ear ailment diagnostic device and method in accordance with the present disclosure generally comprises a pair of earpieces, which both further comprise a light source, a magnification lens, an air conduction channel and a miniature camera. The earpieces may optionally comprise a thermometer and/or tympanometer. Each earpiece is coupled to an air conduction tube, an insufflator and an electrical wiring/data tube which is coupled to a computer. The insufflator may be manually, electronically, or battery powered. In the preferred embodiment the computer comprises a smart phone with data processing capability and wireless communication capability. Any data sent from the device can then be interpreted and diagnosed in a remote location so that an accurate treatment is prescribed.

主权项

1. An otic diagnostic device for remotely examining an ear, the device comprising:
at least one earpiece having a housing, at least a portion of the housing structurally sized and configured to fit within the ear, the housing structurally configured to be fully supported by the ear; a tip provided on the housing, the tip structurally sized and configured to fit into the ear canal of the ear; a light source coupled to the housing for illuminating the ear canal; a camera coupled to the housing for capturing an image and/or video in the ear canal; and a flexible wired connection between the housing and a computer which facilitates the display or transmission of the obtained image and/or video.