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Abstract
The invention relates to a visualization device (1), in particular a virtual reality (VR) headset or head mounted display (HMD) for transferring images of a microscopy device (100), comprising: a supporting device (2) for arranging the visualization device (1) on the head of a user, at least one mounting device (3) for mounting at least one optical display device (4) about a point of rotation on the supporting device (2), wherein there is at least one drive device (5) via which the at least one optical display device (4) on the at least one mounting device (3) is movable between an operating position (B) and a rest position (R), such that the at least one optical display device (4) can be fixed, in the operating position (B), in the field of view of the user and, in the rest position (R), outside of the field of view of the user, wherein the drive device (5) is attached in a region outside of the point of rotation of the mounting device (3) on the at least one display device (4).
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- This application is a continuation of U.S. application Ser. No. 16/496,838 filed Sep. 23, 2019, which in turn is a U.S. national phase entry under 35 USC § 371 of Patent Cooperation Treaty Application No. PCT/AT2018/000015 filed Mar. 23, 2018, which in claims priority from Austrian Patent Application A 50240/2017 filed Mar. 24, 2017, the disclosures of which are incorporated herein by reference in their entirety.
- The invention concerns a visualization apparatus with the characteristics of the superordinate concept of
claim 1. Furthermore, a microscopy device with a visualization device according to the invention is described. In addition, the use of a visualization device with a microscopy device shall be described. - Visualization devices of the type mentioned at the outset are already part of the prior art and are shown, for example, in US 2018/02251 2 A of WO 95 1 1 473 A1, WO 02 086 580 A1 and U.S. Pat. No. 2,018,181 746 A1. Such visualization devices allow image data obtained in the course of a medical surgery or examination to be transmitted to the visualization device. Particularly so-called Virtual Reacty glasses (VR glasses) or Head Mounted-Displays (HMD) play an essential role. These allow the user—such as the surgeon or doctor—optimal visualization of the image data from the microscopy device during a surgery or examination.
- The state of the art also shows that such visualization devices can be adapted to the user or wearer; anatomical characteristics of the wearer as well as, for example, visual impairments can be compensated by various adjustment options. Nevertheless, there is the problem that during a surgery or examination the visualization device cannot be automated and completely move out of the user's field of view. Particularly in the case of a tiring activity, complicated surgery or examination, there is depending on the user multiple times the need, to release the field of view for a short period of time in order to maintain a clear view and to be able to relieve stress. This would contribute to the well-being of the user and can in between also give him a panoramic view, which might be useful for organizing a surgery or an examination. For example, in the course of a surgery or examination, the view to the auxiliary staff, the required instruments or the patient as a whole is released. However, since the user must always have sterile hands throughout the surgery or examination, the user cannot simply touch and adjust the visualization device or move it out of user's field of view. The visualization device must therefore be moved by auxiliary personnel or sterilized after touching it. In addition, touching the visualization device also causes the visualization device to become unsterile. The visualization device cannot simply be cleaned because it often comprises sensitive electronic or mechanical components. The complex design of such a visualization device makes it difficult to achieve sufficient sterility.
- Packaging the visualization device to keep it sterile is also time-consuming, and the package is also contaminated by every touch of the user, so the package would have to be changed after the touch. In general, the visualization devices, in particular virtual reality glasses or head-mounted displays, when used in the operating room or in the course of a medical examination, exhibit precisely these problems with regard to sterility and wearing comfort. The user is burdened by the constant wear and tear and the reduced field of view caused by the visualization device. Opening the field of view on demand is difficult due to the need for sterility.
- It is an objective of the invention to avoid the aforementioned disadvantages and to describe an improved visualization device compared to the state of the art. This is achieved with the visualization
device according claim 1, and for the microscope device use of the microscope device as described herein. - If at least one drive device is provided by means of which the at least one optical display device can be moved on the at least one bearing device between an operating position and a rest position, so that the at least one optical display device can be fixable in the operating position in the field of view of the user and in the rest position outside the field of view of the user, for example in order to obtain a better all-round view or to prevent tiring. The constant wearing of the visualization device puts strain on the user and moving the at least one optical display device to a rest position relieves the user.
- The use of at least one drive device also makes it possible for the at least one optical display device to be automatically removed from the user's field of view and returned to the user's field of view—the movement between the operating position and the resting position therefore does not have to be carried out actively by the user directly on the visualization device, but takes place via the at least one actuating device. This not only maintains the sterility of the user's glasses and hands, but also ensures that the user's facial area does not comes into contact with contaminated body fluids or tissue when the visualization device is manually moved out of the facial area.
- It turned out to be particularly advantageous that at least one actuating device can be activated by at least one control device. The control device is, so to speak, the interface between the visualization device and the user. The user can control via the command given to control device to move the at least one optical display device into the operating position or into the rest position. If the at least one control device comprises at least one actuating device, which can be used by the user to activate the drive device, easy access to the at least one control device is provided through the actuation device. By means of a plurality of different control devices or a plurality of different actuating devices, which are already known from the state of the art, the respective actuating device can be personalized to the respective control device. However, it may also be possible to couple any activation device to the control device according to the preferences of the user. An activation device can be, for example, a lever, a sensor or a switch. This increases the flexibility and adaptability of the visualization device.
- If the at least one actuating device is spatially separated or spaced from the at least one drive device, a kind of remote control can be realized, which is intended to move the at least one drive device. For example, it is possible to control a visualization device worn on the user's head by means of a footswitch as an activation device. Of course, as distanced or spatial separated longer or shorter distances than the distance between the user's head and foot can be considered.
- If the at least one control device is formed by a mechanical connection, an electronic connection, a hydraulic connection or a pneumatic connection between the at least one activation device and the at least one driving device, then a multiplicity of possible variants is available. This allows to realize a cost-effective visualization device, which for example can be moved between the operating position and the rest position only via a cable pull, or a more comfortable, expensive variant, in which the operating position or rest position is established by a computer control as a control device. Various variants of visualization devices can thus be produced, which is also due to the characteristic that the drive device comprises a mechanical, electrical, hydraulic or pneumatic drive. It is not necessary that an electric drive device requires an electric control device. For example, it may also be the case that an electric drive device is energized by a mechanical control device. For example, a cable pull may flip a switch on the drive device to operate it electronically or electrically. This way additional variants or possibilities of the visualization device for cost saving or to adapt to the field of application.
- The at least one drive device may be formed by a part of the at least one control device. For example, when using a cable pull or pulling component, it is possible to use it as a control device and also as a drive device. If a cable pull is used as a control device, it also transfers the energy as a drive device directly to at least one drive device, which can thus be moved between the operating position and the rest position about the bearing.
- Thus, a part of the control device is used as drive device. If the at least one drive device is formed by a servomotor, linear motor, servomotor or an electrically excitable magnet, the at least one drive device can be excited by an electric circuit, which has significant advantages over a mechanical system. On the one hand, the movement can be better controlled, is maintenance-free, requires no user force and is generally more flexible than a mechanical control device or drive device.
- If the at least one actuating device can be activated through touching by the user, preferably by a switch, push-button or lever, a cost-effective variant for moving the at least one display device between the rest position and the operating position can be formed. The switch, pushbutton or lever may, for example, be designed as a foot switch, foot push button or foot lever in order to keep the hands free for the user, for example for operations or medical examinations. It also prevents the need to touch the visualization device with sterile hands.
- It has proven to be particularly advantageous that at least one actuating device can be activated contact-free by the user. This means that the user does not have to “mechanically” touch the actuating device.
- It is particularly advantageous, if the at least one activation device is formed by at least one sensor or is coupled to at least one sensor so that the at least one actuating device can be activated contact-free by gestures or acoustic commands from the user. A gesture-controlled actuating device has the advantage that the at least one display device of the visualization device is moved contact-free and by simple commands with a hand-gesture signal or acoustic signals between the operating position and the rest position. Through start/stop gestures it is possible not only to move into the operating position or a rest position, but also an intermediate position. For example, by means of various commands a display device covering only the right eye can be brought into the rest position or operating position—and/or a display device covering also the left eye.
- If the at least one activation device comprises at least one transmitting device and the at least one driving device or the at least one control device comprises a receiving device, such that a signal transmission between the at least one activation device and the at least one driving device can be established, the arrangement of the at least one activation device relative to the at least one driving device can be freely selected in space. For example, a foot switch or also a sensor which serves as activation device can be arranged at a desired location in the operating theatre where access by the user appears to be most comfortable or most meaningful. Several activation devices can also be distributed throughout the room in order to make use even more flexible. It is also very advantageous that the signal transmission is wireless. This means that there are no cable connections between the at least one activation device and the at least one driving device or the at least one transmitting device and the at least one receiving device. The problem with cables distributed throughout the room is that they can lead to accidents and the cable can also be severed or damaged, leading to system failure. Furthermore, a cable on the visualization device restricts the user's freedom of movement.
- If the at least one display device is moved about the at least one bearing device, it can be moved out of the field of view. If the at least one display device is mounted movably along a guide device on the at least one bearing device, the display device can be moved out of the field of view along this guide device and back into the field of view. The rotating or moving out of the field of view and back should be chosen in such a way that the center of gravity of the visualization device does not change too much during the movement between the positions or also in the different positions. Wearing the visualization device on the user's head makes it very uncomfortable if the visualization device becomes top-heavy when the at least one display device moves out far and wide and, for example, pushes the user into his forehead or threatens to fall off his head. The wearing comfort and secure hold of the visualization device on the user's head should not be adversely affected by the movement of the at least one display device between the operating position and the rest position.
- If the at least one bearing device is formed by the at least one drive device, components are saved. For example, one servomotor or control motor can simultaneously take over not only the movement but also the bearing of the at least one display device. Thus, costs are saved, the weight of the visualization device is reduced, and the size of the visualization device is also reduced. The more compact and lighter design contributes significantly to the convenience of the visualization device. In addition, the surfaces are smaller and closed, which has a positive effect when the visualization device is cleaned. If at least one display device is equipped with a transparent, partially transparent or opaque screen, preferably an OLED screen, then a state-of-the-art visualization device is formed, of which at least one display device is also moved out of the user's field of view by activating a drive device.
- According to a further design example, at least one air-conditioning device—preferably in the form of a fan—is arranged on the visualization device. With this air-conditioning device it is possible to create a pleasant climate for the user in the area of the visualization device or beyond. For example, if the visualization device covers a large area of the user's face, a temperature jam occurs in this area of the face. This can often be very uncomfortable, which increases the need to remove the visualization device. Not only moving it out of the field of view—as described above—contributes to the wearing comfort, but also an air-conditioning device. This air-conditioning device can, for example, blow the ambient air into the carrying area of the visualization device, preferably via a fan. In addition, a cooling device can also be used to additionally cool the air flow.
- Further details and advantages of the present invention are explained in more detail below on the basis of the figure description with reference to the examples shown in the drawings. They show:
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FIG. 1 shows avisualization device 1 in operating position B. In the operating position B the at least onedisplay device 4 is located in the field of view of the user. The at least onedisplay device 4 comprises at least onescreen 31, preferably in the form of an OLED screen and acover 32, in order to prevent unfavorable incidence of light into the projection space of the at least onedisplay device 4 and to protect thescreen 31. The at least onedisplay device 4 is connected to thesupport device 2 via at least onebearing device 3. Thesupport device 2 is attached to the head of theuser 30. This comprises, for example, straps or a helmet-like structure and can be made of both flexible and hard material. In the case ofFIG. 1 , the bearing device is formed as a pivot bearing with a single axis of rotation. Thus, at least onedisplay device 4 can be moved or rotated around the pivot of thebearing device 3. This is done by control device 6, which also forms thedrive device 5. The control device 6 in this case is a cable pull which is attached to at least onedisplay device 4 at an area outside the pivot point of thebearing device 3. When pulling on the control device 6 or on theactuating device 7 arranged on the control device 6, the at least onedisplay device 4 is brought into the rest position R in order to release the field of view of the user. - For simplification,
FIG. 1 shows only onedisplay device 4. In addition to thedisplay device 4, asecond display device 4′ can also be arranged, which is controlled via a separate control device 6′. In this way, either a right or aleft display device 4 can be brought into the rest position or the operating position separately or simultaneously. Thus at least onedisplay device 4 can be provided for each eye of the user. In the case ofFIG. 1 , the at least onedisplay device 4 will automatically return to the operating position B. This is accomplished by gravity. However, an adjustable or preset slipping clutch, for example, which slips when the user's head is pitched, can also be arranged in the area of bearingdevice 3, whereby at least onedisplay device 4 moves back into the operating position B. The slipping clutch is then moved back into the operating position B by gravity. A resistance, such as achieved by a slipping clutch, can also be produced in theguide devices 30. For example, a certain frictional fit can be achieved there, which is overcome by the user during pitching, whereby the control device 6 slips through the at least oneguide device 30 until the at least onedisplay device 4 has reached the operating position B. Theguide device 30 can also be used for the control of the at least onedisplay device 4. Otherwise, the guidingdevices 30 are only used to guide the control device 6. -
FIG. 2 shows thevisualization device 1 in the rest position R. At least onedisplay device 4 was moved in an area outside the user's field of view. In the case ofFIG. 2 , control device 6 is formed by a Bowden cable. The outer sheath of the Bowden cable is held in the guidingdevices 30, the inner cable of the Bowden cable takes over the power transmission of the release force F, which is initiated by theactuating device 7 not shown inFIG. 2 . At least onedisplay device 4 has aforce accumulator 29, for example in the form of a compression spring. This compression spring is prestressed to such an extent that a return to the operating position B of at least onedisplay device 4 is supported. If, for example, the release force F is no longer applied, at least onedisplay device 4 is returned to the operating position B by theenergy accumulator 29. In this case, too, an unintentional movement to operating position can be prevented by means of a slipping clutch or another resistor, e.g. used in bearingdevice 3 or also in control device 6. Only by a nodding head movement of the user, for example, the force of the resistance is overcome—whereby also theforce accumulator 29 acts supporting—and the at least onedisplay device 4 is brought into the operating position B. The force of the resistance is also supported by theforce accumulator 29.FIG. 2 shows noactuating device 7. This can be a lever, foot switch, knob, rotary handle or other device. -
FIG. 3 shows another example of thevisualization device 1. This also includes asupport device 2 for arranging thevisualization device 1 on the head of a user. In addition, through a cable pull, which serves as control device 6, thedrive device 5 is as well formed. Via the release force F, at least onedisplay device 4 is moved between the operating position and the rest position. Aguide rail 26, preferably curved, is used for this purpose.Guide elements 27 engage in or on thisguide rail 26. These provide on the one hand the necessary guidance, on the other hand also a stable mounting of the at least onedisplay device 4. Thus, theguide rail 26 together with theguide elements 27 assumes the role of thebearing device 3. In the case of abearing device 3, which is designed as a pivot bearing, as shown for example inFIG. 2 orFIG. 1 , often the problem arises that the center of gravity is strongly changed when the at least onedisplay device 4 rotates out of thevisualization device 1. Thus, the wearing comfort of thevisualization device 1 can deteriorate due to the shift of the center of gravity. This problem is reduced or prevented by thecurved guide rail 26, for example, since the center of gravity does not change or changes only slightly between the operating position B and the rest position R when the at least onedisplay device 4 moves. -
FIG. 4 shows thevisualization device 1 with twodrive devices drive device 5 is arranged on theguide rail 26, thesecond drive device 5′ on thesupport device 2. Depending on which of thedrive devices display device 4 is moved between the rest position R and operating position B. In this case, thedrive device 5 is tilted by atilt element 11, thedrive device 5′ is tilted on atilt element 11′. The force transmission betweendrive device elements different guide rails display device 4 can be carried out. -
FIG. 5 shows a further version of thevisualization device 1. The at least onebearing device 3, to which the at least onedisplay device 4 is attached, is formed by the at least onedrive device 5. The at least onedrive device 5 is firmly connected to thesupport device 2. The at least onedisplay device 4 is mounted directly via apower transmission device 25, for example by a lever of a server motor, and is thus moved upon excitation of the at least onedrive device 5. In the case ofFIG. 5 ,drive device 5 can be formed by a servo motor, a mechanical solution, for example via a deflection lever controlled by a cable pull. -
FIG. 6 shows a further version of thevisualization device 1, in which the movement of at least onedisplay device 4 is produced via a belt drive or a cable pull which serves asforce transmission device 25. Thisforce transmission device 25 at least partially encloses an axis of rotation of at least onedrive device 5. If this axis of rotation is moved by the at least onedrive device 5, theforce transmission device 25 is moved relative to the axis of rotation, wherein the at least onedisplay device 4 pivots between the rest position R and the operating position B. The at least onedisplay device 4 is moved between the rest position R and the operating position B. In order to improve the transmission of force, aguide element 27 can be provided, which at the same time take over the function to span thetransmission device 25. This example also shows how at least oneadditional camera 23 is arranged on at least onedisplay device 4. It can acquire image data from the user's environment and transmit it directly or indirectly to at least onedisplay device 4. Thus, not only data of themicroscopy device 100 is transmitted to thedisplay device 4, but also—switchable—data of theadditional camera 23. This increases the user-friendliness of thevisualization device 1, since, for example, in the case of a panoramic view during an operation or an examination, at least onedisplay device 4 does not have to be brought into the rest position R. -
FIG. 7 shows a latching device for locking thebearing device 3, which in this case is designed to be rotatable. This variant shows twodrive devices drive device 5 serves to open and close the lockingdevice 12, which is connected to the force transmission means 25 by anenergy accumulator 29—in this case in the form of a spring. Depending on the movement caused by thedrive device 5, the lockingdevice 12 is in an open position or in a closed position. In the open position, i.e. when thelocking device 12 is pulled upwards, thestop lever 24 on the shaft of thebearing device 3 or thedrive device 5′ can move freely back and forth between the rest position R and the operating position B. The lockingdevice 12 is in the open position or in the closed position. The lockingdevice 12 also has a recess which allows thestop lever 24 to engage unidirectionally and prevents thestop lever 24 from moving in the opposite direction due to its shape. This makes it possible, for example, to bring thestop lever 24 into the rest position R or operating position B by pitching the head, but not out of this position. In order to be able to perform a movement from this position, the lockingdevice 12 must be actively controlled by thedrive device 5. However, if there is an alternating, active movement of thestop lever 24 between the rest position R and the operating position B, afurther drive device 5′ is provided which executes this movement. Thedrive device 5′ is thus controlled simultaneously withdrive device 5. If thelocking device 12 is pulled upwards by thedrive device 5, the movement can take place simultaneously with thedrive device 5′. Otherwise it is locked. In order to be able to absorb shocks during adjustment between the rest position R and the operating position B, a dampingdevice 13 can be provided which is arranged on astop element 11. This dampingdevice 13 can, for example, be formed by an elastomer damper, a gas pressure damper or simply by a spring element. -
FIGS. 8 a, 8 b show a locking device, designed as an electromagnetic clutch, in different positions.FIG. 8 a shows the open position in which a movement of thebearing device 3 can be produced between an operating position B and a rest position R of thevisualization device 1. Alock device 12 is brought into the open position via an electromagnet which serves asdrive device 5. Between thelocking device 12 and thedrive device 5 there is anenergy accumulator 29 which, when thedrive device 5 is not powered, presses thelocking device 12 against the bearingdevice 3 and thus prevents movement of thebearing device 3. InFIG. 8 b , thedrive device 5 is in the de-powered state. The lockingdevice 12 blocks movements between a rest position R and an operating position B of thevisualization device 1. For simplification,visualization device 1 was not shown inFIGS. 8 a, 8 b . However, the process was sufficiently explained inFIGS. 1 to 6 . The connection between the lockingdevice 12 and thebearing device 3 can be friction-locked or positive-locked. -
FIG. 9 shows a schematic block diagram for the operation ofvisualization device 1. This shows four essential columns. In the first column there is theactuating device 7, theadditional camera 23, themicroscopy device 100 respectively and further optional switching inputs SE. These components transmit their signals to the second column of the block diagram, which can be formed on the one hand by theactuating device 7 itself—as a sensor for the data, for example of the gesture control or the acoustic control—or also by an independent module. For this reason, the area between the sensor data 14 and the external camera data 15, themicroscope data 16 and the additional data X is shown dashed. Theactuator 7 can be a stand-alone module, so to speak, or it can be designed as a data acquisition module 21. The sensor data 14 of theactuator 7 is transmitted to a processing unit 17, which processes the data and transmits it to the drive control means 18. The drive control means 18 then controls at least onedrive device 5. A constant exchange between the at least onedrive device 5 or the drive control 18 and the processing unit 17 takes place. For example, the position of the at least onedrive device 5 can be permanently communicated to the control device 18 or the processing unit 17. The processing unit 17 can be used independently only for processing the data of theactuator 7 or also for the data of the other signal inputs. Thus, the processing unit 17 can process the external camera data 15, themicroscope data 16 and the additional data X of additional optionally desired switching inputs SE. - The third column of the block diagram of
FIG. 9 thus forms the control device 6. This contains—as described above—the processing unit 17. In addition, the processing unit 17 can also be used at the same time not only to transmit the signals to the at least onedrive device 5, but also to transmit the data of themicroscopy device 100 or theadditional camera 23 via, for example, the image control device 19. These data are transmitted from the image control device 19 to the at least onedisplay device 4. Additional switching inputs SE can be used, for example, to record the surface temperature of the 25 user. The humidity or ambient temperature can also be measured. This additional data X is also transmitted, for example, via the processing unit 17 to a climate control device, which subsequently regulates and controls the air-conditioning device 28. - For example, a computer that receives all
data 14, 15, 16, X and passes them on to the respective appliance in the fourth column can serve as control device 6. Appliances are considered to be at least onedrive device 5, at least onedisplay device 4 and at least one air-conditioning device 28. 15FIG. 10 shows a schematic representation of avisualization device 1 in combination with amicroscopy device 100. Themicroscope data 16 obtained by themicroscopy device 100 are transmitted to thevisualization device 5 by means of data transmission (cable or wireless). It is also possible, for example, to control themicroscopy device 100 via head movements or the like. The data transmission of themicroscope data 16 is also used here. Theactuating device 7 is connected to thevisualization device 1 by the control device 6. The data can also be transmitted wirelessly or via a cable connection.FIG. 10 shows the air-conditioning device 28 in the upper area of at least onedisplay device 4. In the case ofFIG. 10 , this ventilates the interior of at least onedisplay device 4. The air-conditioning device 28 can also be arranged additionally or alone onsupport device 2 in order to be able to air-condition a larger area of the user or his environment. The air-conditioning device 28 may include other elements, such as temperature control elements. Cooling or heating elements may also be provided, which can be controlled with or without a fan or fan to regulate the climate. -
FIG. 10 shows a schematic view of thevisualization device 1 in combination with amicroscopy device 100. Themicroscope data 16 obtained throughmicroscopy device 100 are transmitted by data transmission (wireless or wired) to thevisualization device 1. It is also possible, for example through movement of the head or similar, to control themicroscopy device 100. Also in this case data transmission is used formicroscope data 16. Theactuating device 7 is through control device 6 connected to thevisualization device 1. The transmission of data can as well be carried out via radio or a cable connection. Schematically shown is also an air-conditioning device 28 in the upper area of the at least onedisplay device 4. It vents in case ofFIG. 10 the inner room of the at least onedisplay device 4. The air-conditioning device 28 can in addition or alone be arranged at thesupport device 2 for acclimatizing a larger area of the user or its environment. Air-conditioning device 28 may comprise of additional elements, for example temperature regulating elements. Further, cooling or heating elements may be provided, which can be used with or without air blower or ventilator to control climate.
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1. Visualization device, for transferring images of a microscopy device, comprising:
a supporting device for arranging the visualization device on the head of a user,
at least one mounting device for mounting at least one optical display device about a point of rotation on the supporting device,
wherein the at least one optical display device on the at least one mounting device is movable between an operating position and a rest position, such that the at least one optical display device can be fixed in the operating position in the field of view of the user and, in the rest position outside of the field of view of the user, and
wherein the visualization device further comprises a slipping clutch and/or resistor to avoid an unintentional movement of the at least one optical display device from the rest position into the operating position and/or vice versa.
2. Visualization device according to claim 1 , characterized in that the visualization device further comprises at least one drive device via which the at least one optical display device on the at least one mounting device is movable between an operating position and a rest position, such that the at least one optical display device can be fixed in the operating position in the field of view of the user and, in the rest position outside of the field of view of the user, wherein the at least one drive device is movable by at least one control device.
3. Visualization device according to claim 2 , characterized in that the at least one control device comprises at least one actuating device which can be activated by the user for adjusting the drive device.
4. Visualization device according to claim 3 , characterized in that the at least one actuating device is separated or spaced apart from the at least one drive device.
5. Visualization device according to claim 3 , characterized in that the at least one control device is characterized through a mechanical connection, an electric connection, a hydraulic connection or a pneumatic connection between the at least one actuating device and the at least one drive device.
6. Visualization device according to claim 2 , characterized in that the at least one drive device comprises a mechanic, electric, hydraulic or pneumatic drive.
7. Visualization device according to claim 2 , characterized in that the at least one drive device is part of at least one control device.
8. Visualization device according to claim 2 , characterized in that the at least one drive device is formed by an actuator, a linear motor, a servo motor or an electric excitable magnet.
9. Visualization device according to claim 3 , characterized in that the at least one actuating device is activatable through a touch of the user, preferable through a switch, a push-button or lever.
10. Visualization device according to claim 3 , characterized in that the at least one actuating device is activatable in a contact-free manner through the user.
11. Visualization device according to claim 3 , characterized in that the at least one actuating device comprises at least one sensor or at least one sensor coupled such that the actuating device is activatable in a contact-free manner through gestures or acoustic commands from the user.
12. Visualization device according to claim 3 , characterized in that the at least one actuating device comprises at least one transmission device and the at least one drive device or the at least one control device comprising a receiver device, such that a signal transmission between the at least one actuating device and the at least one drive device can be established.
13. Visualization device according to claim 12 , characterized in that the signal transmission is wireless.
14. Visualization device according to claim 1 , characterized in that the at least one display device is slewable mounted at the at least one mounting device.
15. Visualization device according to claim 1 , characterized in that the at least one display device is movable along guide device, mounted at the at least one mounting device.
16. Visualization device according to claim 2 , characterized in that the at least one mounting device is formed by the at least one drive device.
17. Visualization device according to claim 1 , characterized in that the at least one display device is formed by a curved OLED display.
18. Visualization device according to claim 1 , characterized in that the at least one air-conditioning device, preferable formed by a ventilator, is arranged at the visualization device.
19. Microscopy device with at least one visualization device according to claim 1 .
20. Use of the visualization device according to claim 1 with a microscopy device according to claim 19 for medical interventions, surgeries and/or medical examinations.
21. Visualization device according to claim 1 , wherein the visualization device is a virtual reality headset or a head mounted display.
22. Visualization device according to claim 1 , wherein the slipping clutch or resistor configured to allow a movement of the at least one optical display device from the rest position into the operating position and/or vice versa upon a nodding head movement of the user.
23. Visualization device according to claim 1 , wherein the slipping clutch or resistor is provided in the at least one mounting device.
24. Visualization device according to claim 2 , wherein the slipping clutch or resistor is provided in the at least one control device.
25. Visualization device according to claim 15 , wherein the resistor is provided by the at least one guide device.
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