Apparatus and method for activation of components of an energized ophthalmic lens
US8348422B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 6, 2011 |
| Grant date | Jan 8, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 6, 2031 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG02C11/10
- WIPO fieldOptics
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
This present invention provides apparatus and methods for the activation of an energized ophthalmic lens. In some embodiments, the present invention provides for activation and deactivation of one or more components via wireless communication with an activation unit external to the ophthalmic lens. In some embodiments, an energized ophthalmic lens contains components which detect external signals, process the detected signal and activate components that change optical characteristics via the control of electrical energy.
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