Smart contact lenses for augmented reality and methods of manufacturing and operating the same
US10754178B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 23, 2019 |
| Grant date | Aug 25, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 23, 2039 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG02C7/04
- WIPO fieldOptics
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Example embodiments disclose a smart contact lens for augmented reality and methods of manufacturing and operating the smart contact lens. The smart contact lens includes a first contact lens, a display unit in a center region of the first contact lens, a peripheral device on the first contact lens and around the display unit, the peripheral device being connected to the display unit, and a passivation layer covering the display unit and the peripheral device. The method of manufacturing the smart contact lens includes forming a display unit; mounting the display unit in a center region of a first contact lens, forming a peripheral device on the first contact lens, around the display unit and in connection with the display unit, and forming a passivation layer to cover the display unit and the peripheral device.
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