Vision recovery glasses with vibrating parts

Abstract

The present invention relates to a vibration unit for use in vision recovery glasses, which is provided on either or both of the rims on the left and right eye sides of the vision recovery glasses, and is characterized in that the vibration unit is configured to generate ultrasonic waves by vibration. This makes it possible to provide a vibration unit for use in vision recovery glasses that exerts a substantial vision recovery effect by directly delivering ultrasonic waves in a low frequency band to the eyeball, rather than inducing eye movement. In addition, the ultrasonic waves delivered to the eyeball can help relieve eye tension, increase blood flow, and activate eyeball cells.

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present invention relates to a vibration unit used in vision recovery glasses, and relates to a vibration unit that generates ultrasound waves by vibration and delivers them to the eyeball. [Background technology]

[0002] Glasses are devices worn on the face of a user with poor eyesight to improve their eyesight. In recent years, various types of eyeglass devices have appeared, ranging from glasses that provide corrective vision through lenses to those that correct or restore the wearer's eyesight itself.

[0003] Amblyopia, on the other hand, is a condition in which normal corrected vision cannot be achieved even though there is no particular abnormality in the eyes. Amblyopia is broadly divided into strabismus amblyopia and refractive amblyopia depending on the cause.

[0004] Strabismic amblyopia is when the eyes look in different directions due to strabismus, resulting in double vision, and the brain actively suppresses this to prevent confusion, hindering the development of vision in one eye. Furthermore, refractive amblyopia is when the refractive indices of the two eyes are different, so that even though the eyes look in the same direction, they focus differently, so when one eye focuses, the other eye appears blurry, which actively suppresses vision in the other eye and hinders the development of vision.

[0005] Of these, strabismic amblyopia is easy to detect externally and is relatively easy to treat, but refractive amblyopia does not show any visible abnormalities, so it is often discovered by chance during a vision test once the amblyopic patient has grown considerably. However, it is generally said that the effectiveness of treatment for amblyopia drops significantly after the age of 6, and that no further treatment effects can be expected after the age of 10, so early detection and treatment are important.

[0006] One method of treating amblyopia is occlusion therapy, in which the normal eye is covered (occluded) with an eye patch, forcing the amblyopic eye to be used and improving vision.

[0007] A prior document related to vision correction glasses using such occlusion treatment is Korean Patent Publication No. 10-2019-0042902 (published on April 25, 2019, "Eyeglass device for vision correction using occlusion treatment").

[0008] On the other hand, another method of vision correction involves wearing glasses with lenses made of a thin, opaque plate with many holes (hereinafter referred to as "pinholes") drilled into it. As the wearer looks at an object through the pinholes, the muscles in the wearer's eyes naturally move, and by repeating this process, a vision recovery function is eventually achieved; this effect is called the "pinhole effect."

[0009] This "pinhole effect" has been known both in Japan and overseas for a long time, and glasses that utilize this principle (pinhole glasses) have long been produced in large numbers around the world and have been used to correct various vision disorders, including myopia, astigmatism, hyperopia, and presbyopia.

[0010] A prior document related to vision correction glasses using such pinholes is Korean Patent Publication No. 10-2012-0022116 (published on March 12, 2012, entitled "Lens for vision correction glasses and manufacturing method thereof").

[0011] However, in the case of the occlusion treatment and pinhole-based eyeglass technology described in the prior art, the vision correction method relies on eye movement due to visual field adjustment, and there is a problem in that the actual vision correction or vision recovery effect is insufficient. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0012] [Patent Document 1] Korean Patent Publication No. 10-2019-0042902 [Patent Document 2] Korean Patent Publication No. 10-2012-0022116 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0013] The present invention has been made to solve the above problems, and its purpose is to achieve a substantial vision recovery effect by delivering low-frequency ultrasound directly to the eyeball, rather than inducing eye movement. Vision recovery glasses with vibrating parts The purpose is to provide

[0014] Another object of the present invention is to provide a method for treating eye pain by using ultrasound delivered to the eye, which can help relax the eye, increase blood flow, and activate eye cells. Vision recovery glasses with vibrating parts The purpose is to provide

[0015] Other detailed objects of the present invention will be clearly understood and grasped by those skilled in the art from the specific details described below. [Means for solving the problem]

[0016] The above object can be achieved by the present invention by a vibration unit used in vision recovery glasses, which is provided on either or both of the rims on the left and right eye sides of the vision recovery glasses, and the vibration unit is configured to generate ultrasonic waves through vibration.

[0017] Here, when the vibration unit is provided on either the left eye side or the right eye side rim, the vibration unit may be connected to a hinge unit provided on the rim, and configured to be rotatable and attachable to the left eye side rim or the right eye side rim via the hinge unit.

[0018] The vibrating portion may include a piezoelectric element or a piezoelectric film for generating vibrations on the surface.

[0019] In addition, a vibration sensor is provided at the center of the vibration section in the direction of the eyeball. sunken A depression may be formed.

[0020] The vibration unit may be provided with a capacitance sensor or a pressure sensor for detecting whether or not the eyeball is in contact with the vibration unit. [Effects of the Invention]

[0021] According to the present invention, a substantial vision recovery effect is achieved by directly delivering low-frequency ultrasound to the eyeball, rather than inducing eye movement. Vision recovery glasses with vibrating parts can be provided.

[0022] Additionally, ultrasound delivered to the eye can help relax the eye, increase blood flow and stimulate eye cells. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0023] [Figure 1] 1 is a perspective view of vision recovery glasses according to the present invention; DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0024] Since the present invention can be modified in various ways and can have various embodiments, specific embodiments are illustrated in the drawings and described in detail in the detailed description, but it should be understood that this is not intended to limit the present invention to the specific disclosed form, and that the present invention includes all modifications, equivalents, and alternatives falling within the spirit and technical scope of the present invention.

[0025] The terms used in this application are merely used to describe specific embodiments and are not intended to limit the present invention. The singular expressions include the plural expressions unless the context clearly dictates otherwise. In this application, the terms "comprise" or "comprises" and the like are intended to specify the presence of features, numbers, steps, operations, components, parts, or combinations thereof described in the specification, and should be understood not to preclude the possibility of the presence or addition of one or more other features, numbers, steps, operations, components, parts, or combinations thereof.

[0026] Unless otherwise defined, all terms used herein, including technical and scientific terms, have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this invention belongs.

[0027] Commonly used terms, such as dictionary-defined terms, should be interpreted in a manner consistent with the contextual meaning of the relevant art, and should not be interpreted in an idealized or overly formal sense unless expressly defined herein.

[0028] Preferred embodiments of the present invention will now be described in more detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0029] FIG. 1 is a perspective view of vision recovery glasses according to the present invention.

[0030] Referring to FIG. 1, the vision recovery glasses according to the present invention include a rim portion 10 connected to a temple 5, a hinge portion 20 provided at the center of the rim portion 10, a vibration portion 30 connected to the hinge portion 20 and generating ultrasonic waves by vibration, and a battery portion (not shown) built into one side of the temple 5.

[0031] The rim portion 10 is a component that provides a space in which the various components of the vision recovery glasses described below can be combined, and may be made of synthetic resin or metal. As shown in Figure 1, the rim portion 10 may be semicircular, with temples 5 attached to both ends and open at the tops of the left and right eye portions.

[0032] Here, the upper part of the rim part 10 is open so that the vibration part 30 can be moved to the left eye side and the right eye side by connecting with the hinge part 20 and the vibration part 30 described later. This is because the present invention is designed not to deliver ultrasound to both the left and right eyes simultaneously, but to deliver ultrasound only to the eye side selected for vision recovery.

[0033] The hinge portion 20 is provided in the center of the rim portion 10, more specifically between the left eye portion and the right eye portion, and the vibration portion 30 described later is connected to the hinge portion 20, thereby enabling rotation and attachment around the hinge portion 20.

[0034] The vibration unit 30 is connected to the hinge unit 20 and is a component that generates ultrasound waves through vibration. The vibration unit 30 is provided as a standalone unit and can be rotated and attached to the left or right eye part of the rim unit 10 via the hinge unit 20.

[0035] Furthermore, it goes without saying that after attaching the vibration unit 30 to both sides of the rim portion 10, the vibration unit 30 can be rotated and attached by adding various fastening / release structures such as hooks or locking portions for fixing the vibration unit 30 or changing its position.

[0036] Here, the vibration unit 30 includes a piezoelectric element or piezoelectric film 32 for generating vibrations on the surface, and the piezoelectric element or piezoelectric film may be configured to be electrically connected to a battery unit to receive a driving power supply.

[0037] In addition, the center of the vibration part 30 is sunken A recess 34 is formed to deliver ultrasound as close as possible to the eyeball when the glasses are worn.

[0038] Here, the ultrasound generated by the vibration unit 30 is ultrasound with a frequency of approximately 6 to 12 KHz, and by generating low-frequency ultrasound in this range through vibration and delivering it to the eyeball, it helps to relieve tension in the eyeball, increase blood flow, and activate eye cells while preventing physical damage to the eyeball, ultimately achieving correction or restoration of vision.

[0039] Furthermore, the vibration unit 30 may be provided with a capacitance sensor or a pressure sensor (not shown) for detecting whether or not the eyeball is in contact with the vibration unit 30. That is, the sensor may be used to determine whether or not the vibration unit 30 is in close contact with the eyeball.

[0040] Meanwhile, an infrared distance sensor (not shown) for detecting the distance between the face and the eyeglasses may be provided on one side of the temple.

[0041] Here, using each of the sensors, it is possible to detect whether the eyeball is in close contact with the vibration unit 30 or the distance between the glasses and the face, thereby enabling ultrasound to be delivered to the eyeball when the vibration unit 30 is in close contact with the eyeball when the eyes are closed, or when the face is close to the glasses when the eyes are open.

[0042] Meanwhile, a Bluetooth (registered trademark) module (not shown) for wireless communication with other communication terminals may be provided on one side of the temple 5.

[0043] Here, when the vision recovery glasses are provided in a form equipped with the Bluetooth module, they can be wirelessly connected to an external communication terminal, and the vision recovery schedule and driving control of the glasses can be realized through an app installed on the communication terminal.

[0044] Specifically, the app can display a UI that can visually output to the user user information, a schedule showing the number of times and dates of use, and the location where the vibration unit 30 will be attached during the current use.

[0045] Meanwhile, the vision recovery glasses according to the present invention may further include an LED indicator 7 in the area where the temple 5 and the rim portion 10 contact each other, for indicating the position and operation state of the vibration portion 30 .

[0046] The LED indicator 7 is intended to let the user know the status of the vision recovery glasses (charging, fully charged, operating, etc.) and the part being used at this time, and may be configured to flash or light up only on one side (if the glasses were used on the left eye last time, the indicator on the right eye side will light up this time, and if the vibration unit is attached to the left eye side, the indicator on the right eye side will flash to let the user know that the vibration unit needs to be rotated).

[0047] Each of the above-mentioned components may be electrically connected to the battery unit to receive operating power, and may further include a control unit (not shown) that detects the state of each component of the vision recovery glasses and controls their operation.

[0048] The vision recovery glasses according to the present invention may further include a notification unit (not shown) for notifying the user of progress, such as operating time and completion time, by sound or vibration. For example, if the operating time of the glasses is set to 10 minutes, the glasses can notify the user of the elapsed time and completion time of use by outputting two weak vibrations / weak notification sounds after five minutes have elapsed and two strong vibrations / strong notification sounds after ten minutes have elapsed. In addition, to minimize battery consumption of the glasses, the power supply to the glasses can be automatically cut off after operation has finished.

[0049] As described above, the present invention Vision recovery glasses with vibrating parts delivers low-frequency ultrasound directly to the eye, rather than inducing eye movement, resulting in substantial vision recovery. Vision recovery glasses with vibrating parts can be provided.

[0050] Additionally, ultrasound delivered to the eye can help relax the eye, increase blood flow and stimulate eye cells.

[0051] The above detailed description of the present invention has been given with reference to preferred embodiments of the present invention, but it should be understood that a person skilled in the art or with ordinary knowledge in the art can make various modifications and changes to the present invention without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention as set forth in the claims below.

Claims

1. Vision recovery glasses having a vibrating part, The vibration unit is provided on one of the left and right rims of the vision recovery glasses, which are connected to the temples of the glasses, The vibration unit is configured to generate ultrasonic waves by vibration, the vibration unit is coupled to a hinge portion provided on the rim, and is configured to be rotatable and attachable to the left-eye side rim or the right-eye side rim via the hinge portion; Vision recovery glasses with a vibrating unit, characterized in that an LED indicator that displays the position and operating status of the vibrating unit is provided in the area of ​​each rim of the vision recovery glasses that comes into contact with the temple, and the LED indicator provided on the rim opposite to the rim to which the vibrating unit is attached flashes or emits light to indicate that the vibrating unit needs to be rotated via the hinge unit.

2. The vision recovery glasses according to claim 1 , wherein the vibration unit includes a piezoelectric element or a piezoelectric film for generating vibrations on the surface.

3. 2. The vision recovery glasses according to claim 1, wherein a recess recessed toward the eyeball is formed in the center of the vibration part.

4. 2. The eyesight recovery glasses according to claim 1, wherein the vibration unit is provided with a capacitance sensor or a pressure sensor for detecting whether or not the eyeball is in contact with the vibration unit.

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