Electronic eyeglass frame

US9028062B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• MITSUI CHEMICALS, INC. · JP

Inventors

• William Kokonaski · Gig Harbor, US
• Ronald D. Blum · Roanoke, US
• Tiziano Tabacchi · Sarasota, US
• Martin Boch · Kieselbronn, DE
• Massimo Pinazza · Roanoke, US
• Scott N. Richman · Roanoke, US
• Volkan Ozguz · Aliso Viejo, US
• Joshua N. Haddock · Roanoke, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Dec 16, 2013
• Grant date: May 12, 2015
• Expiry date: Dec 16, 2033

Classification

• Technology area (CPC G): Physics
• CPC primary: G02C11/10
• WIPO field: Optics
• WIPO sector: Instruments

Abstract

The present invention generally relates to integrating electronic components into an electro-active frame for driving electro-active focusing lenses. This is accomplished in a cosmetically pleasing manner that allows a platform of frame systems to be built from a single electronic module. Specifically, the present invention discloses controlling an electro-active lens in a deliberate, hands free manner that gives the user control of the electro-active lens.