Abstract:
An optical article comprising a plurality of optically detectable marks disposed on a surface of the optical article; a removable electrical device disposed on the surface of the optical article; wherein the electrical device is operatively coupled to the optical article; and wherein the electrical device is configured to interact with an activation signal when brought in direct contact with a communication device that applies the activation signal to the electrical device. A removable electrical device is also provided. A system and a method for activation are also provided.
Abstract:
An equipment comprising a receptacle for receiving an optical article; a first set of electrical connectors (518) configured to be in direct contact with a second set of electrical connectors (528) disposed on the optical article, when the optical article is received by the receptacle; an activation device operably coupled with the first set of electrical connectors (518); wherein the activation device is configured to generate an activation signal which is transmitted to the second set of electrical connectors (528) by the first set of electrical connectors (518), wherein an electrical device is configured to provide a power component to the optical article via the first set of electrical connectors (518) and the second set of electrical connectors (528) which are in direct contact. A system comprising the equipment is also provided. Also provided is a checkout device.