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Method for optimizing the settings of an ophthalmic system

US8725473B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 4, 2009
Grant dateMay 13, 2014
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Expiry dateMar 1, 2031

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG02C13/003
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A method implemented by computer means, for optimizing the settings of an ophthalmic system comprising an ophthalmic lens arranged to be fitted in a spectacle frame according to a given wearer, the method comprising the steps of: providing to the computer means wearer, frame and lens data comprising a 3D representation of the, respectively wearer's face, frame and lens, generating positioning data based on the wearer, frame and lens data, said positioning data comprising the respective position of the wearer face with respect to the spectacle frame associated with the ophthalmic lens, and upon a modification request, modifying the settings of the ophthalmic lens to be manufactured and fitted in the spectacle frame, so as to modify the positioning data.

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