Fluid filled adjustable contact lenses
US9500884B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 11, 2011 |
| Grant date | Nov 22, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 30, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG02C7/04
- WIPO fieldOptics
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A fluid-filled adjustable contact lens is provided. An exemplary contact lens includes a lens chamber configured to be positioned on a pupil of a user wearing the contact lens; a reservoir fluidly connected to the lens chamber; an actuator configured to transfer fluid back and forth between the lens chamber and the reservoir; a sensor configured to sense movement from the user and transmit a control signal when a predetermined movement is performed by the user; and a processor configured to actuate the actuator upon receipt of the control signal from the sensor.
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