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Ophthalmic lens assembly having an integrated antenna structure

US8857983B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateJan 26, 2012
Grant dateOct 14, 2014
Priority date
Expiry dateJan 26, 2032

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61F2250/0002
  • WIPO fieldTelecommunications
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Antennas and antenna systems may be designed and configured for incorporation into mechanical devices, including medical devices, such as ophthalmic devices, including contact lenses. These antennas and antenna systems may be utilized to transmit data from the mechanical device to a receiver, to receive data from a transmitter, and/or to inductively charge an electromechanical cell or the like incorporated into the mechanical device.

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