公开(公告)号：WO2009048647A1

公开(公告)日：2009-04-16

申请号：PCT/US2008/060002

申请日：2008-04-11

Applicant: PIXELOPTICS INC. ,  CLARKE, Roger ,  HADDOCK, Joshua, N. ,  KOKONASKI, William

Inventor： CLARKE, Roger ,  HADDOCK, Joshua, N. ,  KOKONASKI, William

IPC: G02C7/02

CPC classification number: G02F1/29 ,  G02C7/02 ,  G02C7/06 ,  G02C7/061 ,  G02C7/083 ,  G02C2202/16 ,  G02C2202/20 ,  G02F2001/294

Abstract: An alignment layer may align molecules of a liquid crystalline material to a surface of a substrate having a diffractive optical power region using a nonlinear alignment. The alignment layer may align the molecules of the liquid crystalline material in one of a tangential alignment, a piecewise tangential alignment, a perpendicular alignment, a piecewise perpendicular alignment, a continuous intra-zone alignment, or a piecewise continuous intra-zone alignment. The nonlinear alignment may result in optimal or near optimal alignment of the liquid crystalline material thereby resulting in improved optics and fewer vision compromises.

Abstract translation: 取向层可以使用非线性对准将液晶材料的分子与具有衍射光学功率区域的基板的表面对准。 取向层可以将液晶材料的分子对准切线对准，分段切向对准，垂直取向，分段垂直取向，连续的区域内对准或分段连续的区域内对准。 非线性对准可以导致液晶材料的最佳或接近最佳对准，从而导致改进的光学和较少的视觉折中。

公开(公告)号：WO2008121975A4

公开(公告)日：2009-01-22

申请号：PCT/US2008058930

申请日：2008-03-31

Applicant: PIXELOPTICS INC ,  BLUM RONALD D ,  KOKONASKI WILLIAM ,  IYER VENKATRAMANI S ,  HADDOCK JOSHUA N ,  SHUPNICK MARK-MATTISON

Inventor： BLUM RONALD D ,  KOKONASKI WILLIAM ,  IYER VENKATRAMANI S ,  HADDOCK JOSHUA N ,  SHUPNICK MARK-MATTISON

IPC: G02C7/02

CPC classification number: G02C7/063 ,  G02C7/061 ,  G02C7/066 ,  G02C2202/16 ,  G02C2202/20

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention relate to a multifocal lens having a diffractive optical power region and a progressive optical power region. Embodiments of the present invention provide for the proper alignment and positioning of each of these regions, the amount of optical power provided by each of the regions, the optical design of the progressive optical power region, and the size and shape of each of the regions. The combination of these design parameters allows for an optical design having less unwanted astigmatism and distortion as well as both a wider channel width and a shorter channel length compared to conventional PALs. Embodiments of the present invention may also provide a new, inventive far-intermediate distance zone and may further provide for increased vertical stability of vision within a zone of the lens.

Abstract translation: 本发明的实施例涉及具有衍射光功率区域和逐行光焦度区域的多焦点透镜。 本发明的实施例提供了这些区域中的每一个的适当对准和定位，由每个区域提供的光功率的量，逐行光焦度区域的光学设计以及每个区域的尺寸和形状 。 与常规PAL相比，这些设计参数的组合允许具有较少有害像散和失真的光学设计以及更宽的通道宽度和更短的通道长度。 本发明的实施例还可以提供新的本发明的远中间距离区域，并且还可以提供在透镜区域内增加的视觉垂直稳定性。

公开(公告)号：WO2008140795A1

公开(公告)日：2008-11-20

申请号：PCT/US2008/006024

申请日：2008-05-12

Applicant: PIXELOPTICS INC. ,  BLUM, Ronald, D. ,  KOKONASKI, William ,  HADDOCK, Joshua, N.

Inventor： BLUM, Ronald, D. ,  KOKONASKI, William ,  HADDOCK, Joshua, N.

IPC: G02C7/06

CPC classification number: G02C7/061 ,  G02C2202/16 ,  G02C2202/20

Abstract: A multi-focal spectacle lens is presented having far distance, intermediate distance, and near distance vision correction, in which the lens includes a progressive addition surface with a progression of optical power. The lens further includes a multi-order diffractive surface relief structure with an optical add power. The multi-order diffractive structure reduces chromatic aberration as compared to a conventional diffractive structure of equivalent optical power. The lens may also include a wavefront splitting device diffractive structure for generating multiple optical powers simultaneously. When the progressive addition surface and the multi-order diffractive surface relief structure are in optical communication an overall progression of optical add power may be provided by the combination of the progressive addition surface with the multi-order surface relief diffractive structure.

Abstract translation: 呈现出具有远距离，中间距离和近距离视力矫正的多焦点眼镜镜片，其中透镜包括具有光功率进展的渐进附加表面。 透镜还包括具有光学附加功率的多阶衍射表面浮雕结构。 与等效光功率的常规衍射结构相比，多阶衍射结构减少色差。 透镜还可以包括用于同时产生多个光焦度的波前分割装置衍射结构。 当渐进附加表面和多阶衍射表面浮雕结构是光通信时，可以通过渐进加法表面与多阶表面浮雕衍射结构的组合来提供光学加成功率的总体进展。

公开(公告)号：WO2008054654A3

公开(公告)日：2008-09-18

申请号：PCT/US2007022401

申请日：2007-10-22

Applicant: PIXELOPTICS INC ,  BLUM RONALD D ,  KOKONASKI WILLIAM ,  DUSTON DWIGHT P ,  SHAKIL IAN ,  ROOS NELSON ,  HANKS CHARLOTTE ,  LENTZ DANIEL ,  BARRY BRIDGET ,  GROEGER ELIZABETH ,  RIOFRIO MARTIN

Inventor： BLUM RONALD D ,  KOKONASKI WILLIAM ,  DUSTON DWIGHT P ,  SHAKIL IAN ,  ROOS NELSON ,  HANKS CHARLOTTE ,  LENTZ DANIEL ,  BARRY BRIDGET ,  GROEGER ELIZABETH ,  RIOFRIO MARTIN

IPC: G02C5/22

CPC classification number: G02C5/143 ,  G02C7/08 ,  G02C7/083 ,  G02C11/10 ,  G02C2200/02

Abstract: This invention relates to temples or end-pieces of temples for eyeglass frames. The temples are disclosed as having a wide variety of electrical and/or electronic components housed therein. Temples and hinges are also disclosed which attach to either the eyeglass frame itself or to the surface of a lens and which break apart from its attachment upon an impact without damage to the temple, the hinge, the frame, or the surface of the lens. A hinge is also disclosed for connecting a temple having a power source to an eyeglass frame and for providing an electrical connection with the frame only when the temple is opened.

Abstract translation: 本发明涉及用于眼镜框架的镜腿或镜腿端件。 公开了太阳穴具有容纳在其中的各种电气和/或电子部件。 还公开了连接到眼镜架本身或镜片表面的寺庙和铰链，并且在碰撞时从其连接处分离而不损坏镜腿，铰链，框架或镜片表面。 还公开了一种铰链，用于将具有动力源的镜腿连接到眼镜框架，并且仅在镜腿打开时才提供与框架的电连接。

公开(公告)号：WO2008091896A3

公开(公告)日：2008-09-04

申请号：PCT/US2008051709

申请日：2008-01-22

Applicant: PIXELOPTICS INC ,  CLARKE ROGER ,  CARMICHAEL ALLAN ,  HADDOCK JOSHUA N ,  KOKONASKI WILLIAM

Inventor： CLARKE ROGER ,  CARMICHAEL ALLAN ,  HADDOCK JOSHUA N ,  KOKONASKI WILLIAM

IPC: G02F1/13

CPC classification number: G02F1/1313 ,  G02C7/083 ,  G02C2202/20 ,  G02C2202/22 ,  G02F1/13718 ,  G02F1/29

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention relate to a cholesteric liquid crystalline material which may be usable in an electro-active element for providing fail safe operation, polarization insensitivity, low electrical power consumption requirements, and a small number of electrical connections. The cholesteric liquid crystalline material may be usable in an electro-active element for providing a diffractive efficiency or focusing efficiency above 90% in an activated state of the electro-active element and a diffractive efficiency or focusing efficiency below 10% in a deactivated state of the electro-active element.

Abstract translation: 本发明的实施例涉及可用于提供故障安全操作，极化不敏感性，低功耗要求和少量电连接的电活性元件中的胆甾型液晶材料。 胆甾型液晶材料可用于电活性元件，用于在电活性元件的活化状态下提供高于90％的衍射效率或聚焦效率，并且衍生效率或聚焦效率低于10％ 电活性元件。

公开(公告)号：WO2008091896A2

公开(公告)日：2008-07-31

申请号：PCT/US2008/051709

申请日：2008-01-22

Applicant: PIXELOPTICS, INC. ,  CLARKE, Roger ,  CARMICHAEL, Allan ,  HADDOCK, Joshua, N. ,  KOKONASKI, William

Inventor： CLARKE, Roger ,  CARMICHAEL, Allan ,  HADDOCK, Joshua, N. ,  KOKONASKI, William

IPC: G02F1/13

CPC classification number: G02F1/1313 ,  G02C7/083 ,  G02C2202/20 ,  G02C2202/22 ,  G02F1/13718 ,  G02F1/29

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention relate to a cholesteric liquid crystalline material which may be usable in an electro-active element for providing fail safe operation, polarization insensitivity, low electrical power consumption requirements, and a small number of electrical connections. The cholesteric liquid crystalline material may be usable in an electro-active element for providing a diffractive efficiency or focusing efficiency above 90% in an activated state of the electro-active element and a diffractive efficiency or focusing efficiency below 10% in a deactivated state of the electro-active element.

Abstract translation: 本发明的实施方式涉及胆甾型液晶材料，其可用于电活性元件中以提供故障安全操作，极化不敏感性，低电力消耗要求以及少量的 电气连接。 胆甾醇型液晶材料可用于电活性元件中，以在电活性元件的活化状态下提供高于90％的衍射效率或聚焦效率，并且在失活状态下的衍射效率或聚焦效率低于10％ 电活性元素。

公开(公告)号：WO2008051520A2

公开(公告)日：2008-05-02

申请号：PCT/US2007/022431

申请日：2007-10-23

Applicant: PIXELOPTICS, INC. ,  KOKONASKI, William ,  BOCHNOWSKI, James, J. ,  BLUM, Ronald, D. ,  HADDOCK, Joshua, N.

Inventor： KOKONASKI, William ,  BOCHNOWSKI, James, J. ,  BLUM, Ronald, D. ,  HADDOCK, Joshua, N.

IPC: G02C7/06 ,  G08B21/00 ,  H02J7/00

CPC classification number: G02C7/101 ,  G02C7/08 ,  G02C7/083

Abstract: A low power indicator for electro-active spectacle lenses is presented in which the low power indicator is a part of a controller for the electro-active spectacle lenses or is operably connected to the controller. The low power indicator may generate a signal when the power of the power source for the electro-active spectacle lenses is low. The signal may be used by the controller or other circuitry to activate an indication to a user of the lenses that the power is low. Such an indication may be periodically activating and deactivating one of an optical power of the electro-active lenses, a vibration source, a visible light source, or an audible sound source.

Abstract translation: 提出了一种用于电活动眼镜镜片的低功率指示器，其中低功率指示器是用于电活动眼镜片的控制器的一部分，或者可操作地连接到控制器。 当电活性眼镜镜片的电源的功率低时，低功率指示器可产生信号。 信号可以由控制器或其他电路使用以激活对功率为低的透镜的用户的指示。 这样的指示可以周期性地激活和去激活电动式透镜，振动源，可见光源或可听见声源的光学功率中的一种。

公开(公告)号：WO2008002388A2

公开(公告)日：2008-01-03

申请号：PCT/US2007013600

申请日：2007-06-11

Applicant: PIXELOPTICS INC ,  BLUM RONALD D ,  HADDOCK JOSHUA N ,  DUSTON DWIGHT P

Inventor： BLUM RONALD D ,  HADDOCK JOSHUA N ,  DUSTON DWIGHT P

IPC: G02C7/06

CPC classification number: G02C7/101 ,  B29D11/00817 ,  G02C7/08 ,  G02C7/083

Abstract: An adapter for a spectacle frame is disclosed which is configured for enabling the spectacle frame to operate and control electro-active lenses housed therein. In particular the spectacle frame may allow electro-active lenses housed therein to focus and be controlled both automatically and manually with heretofore unrealized results.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于眼镜框的适配器，其用于使眼镜架能够操作和控制容纳在其中的电活动透镜。 特别地，眼镜架可以允许其中容纳的电活动透镜被聚焦并被自动和手动地控制，以至于未实现的结果。

公开(公告)号：WO2007146265A2

公开(公告)日：2007-12-21

申请号：PCT/US2007/013743

申请日：2007-06-12

Applicant: PIXELOPTICS, INC. ,  BLUM, Ronald, D. ,  KOKONASKI, William ,  IYER, Venkatramani, S. ,  HADDOCK, Joshua, N.

Inventor： BLUM, Ronald, D. ,  KOKONASKI, William ,  IYER, Venkatramani, S. ,  HADDOCK, Joshua, N.

IPC: G02C7/06

CPC classification number: G02C7/063 ,  G02C7/061 ,  G02C7/068 ,  G02C7/083 ,  G02C2202/20

Abstract: An ophthalmic lens is presented in which the lens includes a progressive addition region and a dynamic optic. The dynamic optic and the progressive addition region are in optical communication. The progressive addition region has an add power which Is less than a user's neat viewing distance add power. The dynamic optic, when activated, provides the additional needed optical power for the wearer to see clearly at a near distance. This combination leads to the unexpected result that not only does the wearer have the ability to see clearly at intermediate and near distances, but the level of unwanted astigmatism, distortion, and vision compromise are reduced significantly.

Abstract translation: 提出了一种眼镜，其中透镜包括逐行加法区域和动态光学元件。 动态光学和逐行加法区域是光通信的。 渐进加法区域具有小于用户整洁的观看距离添加功率的附加功率。 动态光学元件在被激活时提供额外的所需光学功率，以使佩戴者在近距离处清楚地看到。 这种组合导致意想不到的结果，不仅穿着者具有在中间距离和近距离处清楚地看到的能力，而且有害散光，扭曲和视觉折中的水平显着降低。