Eyeglass identification device to return them to their owner in case of loss.

Abstract

Eyeglass identification device for returning lost eyeglasses to their owner. The invention relates to an innovative device for identifying eyeglasses and returning them to their rightful owner in case of loss. It consists of a computer application that generates a unique identification code, linked to the owner's personal information. This unique identification code is transmitted to a marking system by engraving on the frames or lenses of the eyeglasses, or by printing on a self-adhesive label that is affixed to the glasses. When a pair of eyeglasses is lost and found by a third party, it can be taken to an optician equipped with the application. The optician enters the unique identification code into the application, which triggers a notification to the rightful owner of the eyeglasses.This notification informs the owner that their glasses have been found, geolocated, and are ready to be collected from the optician. This invention therefore addresses the technical problem of the failure to identify lost glasses and their return by providing a comprehensive, efficient, and secure solution. The device according to the invention is particularly suited to the eyewear industry.

Description

Title of the invention: Device for identifying glasses in order to return them to their owner in the event of loss.

[0001] The present invention relates to a device for identifying glasses, using a unique identification code generated by a computer application, engraved, glued or affixed to the glasses. In order to be able to return them to their rightful owner in the event of loss.

[0002] This device encompasses several technical fields such as lost and found object management, personal data security, engraving and printing technology, digital communication, and the generation of unique codes.

[0003] In the current state of the art, the management of lost and found objects, including glasses, relies mainly on traditional, inefficient methods such as lost and found centers or technological methods with a limited lifespan such as mini electronic geolocation chips.

[0004] These methods have several limitations and drawbacks, including:

[0005] Lack of complete information: Information available on the glasses themselves is absent or often limited. This can make it difficult to return them to the rightful owner in the event of loss.

[0006] Complex return processes: For people who find glasses, the return process often involves contacting lost property centers or law enforcement, which can be tedious and inefficient.

[0007] Geolocation electronic chip process: the current device for installing a geolocation electronic chip small enough to be integrated into a pair of glasses has a limited lifespan, not allowing definitive identification of a pair of glasses.

[0008] The current state of the art therefore does not offer a global and effective solution to simplify and secure the process of identifying and returning lost glasses.

[0009] The invention proposed in the present patent aims to remedy these shortcomings in order to obtain an identification of glasses of unlimited duration with a complete restitution process.

[0010] The device according to the invention makes it possible to overcome this drawback. According to a first characteristic, it comprises a computer application specially designed to generate a unique identification code.

[0011] This code is created by combining information about the owner, such as name, phone number, email address, and other relevant data. This The code can be in the form of an alphanumeric code, a numeric code, a barcode, a QR code, or any other format readable by optical devices.

[0012] In a second characteristic, the identification code is transmitted by the computer application to a marking device, which may be an engraver or a printer.

[0013] The marking device applies this code to a surface of the frames or lenses of the glasses or to a plate to be fixed to the glasses.

[0014] This code can also be transmitted to a printer in order to print said code on a self-adhesive label or any other technical support allowing the identification code to be affixed to the glasses.

[0015] This step ensures that each pair of glasses is associated with a unique identification code.

[0016] As a final characteristic, this device allows the glasses to be returned when they are lost by their owner and found by a third party.

[0017] The third party having found the glasses, deposits them with an optician equipped with the computer application associated with the invention.

[0018] The optician enters the unique identification code of the glasses found in the application.

[0019] The software triggers a notification process by sending a message to the legitimate owner of the glasses to inform them that their glasses have been found and the geolocation of the optician who can return them to them.

[0020] The software also triggers the sending of a unique confirmation code allowing the secure return of the glasses.

[0021] The owner provides proof of identity and presents the unique confirmation code generated by the application for authentication at this professional and thus recovers their lost glasses.

[0022] This invention therefore responds to the technical problem of not identifying lost glasses as well as their return in an efficient and secure manner.

[0023] According to a preferred embodiment, the method according to the invention is characterized in that it comprises the following steps:

[0024] a-Recording information associated with the glasses, including the owner's contact details, in a dedicated computer application.

[0025] b-Generate a unique identification code associated with the information recorded in said computer application.

[0026] c-Transmitting the unique identification code to a marking device, selected from an engraver or a printer, to mark the eyeglasses with the unique identification code on a surface of the frames, the lenses of the eyeglasses, on a plate to be screwed onto the eyeglasses, or to print the unique identification code on a self-adhesive label to affix to the glasses.

[0027] d-After the voluntary deposit of the glasses by any person finding them at a authorized optician, the optician enters the unique identification code into the computer application, thus triggering the automatic sending of a notification and a unique confirmation code to the rightful owner to inform them that their glasses have been found and are ready to be collected from the optician.

[0028] According to a preferred embodiment, the method according to the invention begins with the installation of the dedicated computer application on the optician's computer device. This application is compatible with common smartphones and tablets.

[0029] According to a preferred embodiment, the information in the database of the dedicated computer application includes the owner's name, address, telephone number, email address or any other relevant data.

[0030] According to a preferred embodiment, the optician launches the application and enters the required personal information of the legitimate owner of the glasses, such as his name, telephone number, email address and other relevant details. This information is essential to create a unique profile of the owner in the application's database. The application automatically generates a unique identification code associated with this profile. The unique identification code is in the form of an alphanumeric code easily readable by optical devices.

[0031] According to another preferred embodiment, the unique identification code is in the form of a digital code.

[0032] According to another preferred embodiment, the unique identification code is in the form of a QR code.

[0033] According to another preferred embodiment, the unique identification code is in the form of a bar code.

[0034] According to a preferred embodiment, the owner of the glasses chooses the frame engraving method to affix the unique identification code to his glasses. The optician, equipped with the dedicated computer application, validates the sending of the unique identification code to the engraver via the computer application. Once the code has been verified on the engraver, he proceeds to engrave the unique identification code precisely on the temple of the glasses frames. The location of the area to be engraved is chosen according to the model of the glasses. The size of the characters of the engraving is also chosen according to the nature of the material, and the thickness of the temples.

[0035] According to another preferred embodiment, the owner of the glasses chooses the method of engraving on the lenses to affix the unique identification code to his glasses. The optician, equipped with the dedicated computer application, validates the sending of the unique identification code to the glass engraver via the computer application. Once the Once the code is checked, the engraver proceeds to engrave the unique identification code precisely onto the glasses' lenses. The location of the area to be engraved is chosen based on the glasses' model. The size of the engraving characters is also chosen based on the size and thickness of the lenses.

[0036] According to another preferred embodiment, the owner chooses the screw-on plate engraving method to affix the unique identification code to the glasses. The optician, equipped with the dedicated computer application, validates the sending of the unique identification code to the engraver via the computer application. Once the code has been verified on the engraver, he proceeds to engrave the unique identification code precisely on a metal plate and then screws it onto the temple of the glasses frames. The location of the area where the plate is screwed is chosen according to the model of the glasses. The size of the plate is also chosen according to the nature of the material and the thickness of the temples.

[0037] According to another preferred embodiment, the owner chooses the printing method for affixing the unique identification code to his glasses. The optician, equipped with the dedicated computer application, validates the sending of the unique identification code to the printer via the computer application. Once the code has been verified on the printer, he proceeds to print the unique identification code on a self-adhesive label in order to affix the latter precisely to the arm of the frames of the glasses. The location of the area where to stick the label is chosen according to the model of the glasses. The size of the characters of the print is also chosen according to the thickness of the arms.

[0038] According to a preferred embodiment, in the event of loss or discovery of lost glasses, a third party drops off the lost glasses at an optician equipped with said dedicated computer application. The optician uses an optical reading device connected to the computer to enter the unique identification code present on the glasses. The application instantly identifies the owner associated with the code using the secure database.

[0039] According to a preferred embodiment, the dedicated computer application automatically sends a notification message to the owner via his email address and mobile phone. This message informs the owner that his glasses have been found and that he can collect them from the optician with the contact details and address of said optician. The dedicated computer application also sends a confirmation code to be presented to the optician in order to secure the return of the glasses to their rightful owner.

[0040] According to a preferred embodiment, the legitimate owner presents himself at the optician who recovered the lost glasses. He proves his identity with an identity document and presents the confirmation code which is entered into the dedicated computer application so that it records the status of the glasses as returned to their owner.

[0041] The device according to the invention is particularly intended for the eyewear industry. It encompasses

[0042] an integrated process that is both computer and mechanical, creating a synergy between these fields

[0043] to solve a concrete and recurring problem of daily life.

[0044] The use of the invention is not limited to a single location or a restricted group of users, but can be extended to a variety of locations, such as opticians, lost and found centers, public facilities, transportation locations, and other locations where eyeglasses may be misplaced or found.

Claims

Claims

1. Device for identifying and returning glasses to their owner in the event of loss, characterized in that it comprises the following steps: a-Recording the information associated with the glasses, including the owner's contact details, in a dedicated computer application b-Generating a unique identification code associated with the information recorded in said computer application c-Transmitting the unique identification code to a marking device, selected from an engraver or a printer, to mark the glasses with the unique identification code on a surface of the frames, the lenses of the glasses, on a plate to be screwed onto the glasses, or to print the unique identification code on a self-adhesive label to be affixed to the glasses;d-After the voluntary deposit of the glasses by any person finding them at an approved optician, the optician enters the unique identification code into the computer application, thus triggering the automatic sending of a notification and a unique confirmation code to the legitimate owner to inform him that his glasses have been found and are ready to be collected from the optician.;

2. Device according to claim 1 characterized in that the information in the database of the dedicated computer application includes the name of the owner, his address, his telephone number, his electronic address or any other relevant data.

3. Device according to claim 1 characterized in that the unique identification code is associated with the personal data collected by the dedicated computer application of the legitimate owner of the glasses such as: his name, his telephone number, his email address or any other relevant data.

4. Device according to claim 1 characterized in that the unique identification code is generated in the form of an alphanumeric code, digital code, bar code, QR code or any other code readable by optical devices.