88 results about "Impaired Vision" patented technology

A shotgun sighting device and method for sighting a shotgun with the eye of a gunner that is opposite the gun mounting shoulder of the gunner. The device is comprised of a linear sighting plane mounted by a plurality of bracket members to the barrel of a shotgun. The sighting plane has elongated mounting slots and for receiving mounting bolts for adjustably mounting the sighting plane to the bracket members in a position that is adjustably offset both horizontally and vertically from the barrel of the shotgun. The device provides a sighting plane for the gunner that is in alignment with the eye of the gunner that is opposite the gunner's gun mounting shoulder and thus provides a shotgun sighting aid for gunner's having impaired vision in their customary sighting eye.

The present invention relates to a medicament delivery device such as an injector for self-administration of a medicament. Those using such devices are often infirm or have impaired vision. There is accordingly a dead for a medicament delivery device in which an amount of a dosage of medicament to be delivered can be selected relatively quickly by the firm and infirm alike and in which the amount of the dosage may readily be controlled and determined. Also there is a need to display the amount of the dialed dosage of medicament on the rotatable knob in figures sufficiently large and clear to be legible by those having a degree of impaired vision. There is disclosed a dose dial mechanism for a medicament delivery device having a housing, the dose dial mechanism comprising a dose dial element having a first thread for engagement with the housing and a dial sleeve member having a second thread for engagement with the housing; in which the dial sleeve member is coupled to the dose dial element so as to allow relative axial movement and inhibit relative rotational movement therebetween, and in which the pitch of the second thread is different from the pitch of the first thread so as to cause a different axial displacement of the dial sleeve member during axial displacement of the dose dial element.

The present invention provides a composition that includes: (a) xanthophylls; (b) vitamin C; (c) vitamin E; (d) zinc; and (e) copper. The present invention also provides a method of treating macular degeneration in a human, inhibiting angiogenesis in a human, preventing impairment of the vision or for improving impaired vision of a human whose eye has drusen, and/or treating a disease associated with ocular neovascularitis in a human. The methods include administering to a human in need of such treatment an effective amount of the composition of the present invention.

A magnifying system is provided to aid in the viewing or reading of book, papers or similar documents by those with impaired vision. A magnifying lens with approximate overall dimensions of eight by eleven inches is supported in an attractive wood or plastic frame of various designs and is supported by a series of four legs in each corner. The legs are adjustable in length by the use of a spring-based telescopic adjustment system that allows the user to adjust for different parameters such as strength of magnification, object size, level of vision impairment and the like. The legs also fold over against the frame in a manner similar to a card table to allow the invention to be carried in a case, a briefcase or just allow for easier transportation with reduced risk of damage.

An identification means for swab applicator that enables a person to distinguish one end of the swab applicator from the other end even with impaired vision or in low light conditions. In addition, the identification means enables one to accurately determine the position of a fracture line on the swab applicator for release of the fluid enclosed within the swab applicator. The identification means for swab applicator comprises of a raised ring or a ring of channel on the applicator tip positioned near the fracture line on the swab applicator that can be seen and felt.

Ultraviolet light-curable deposits are printed onto a substrate in a predetermined pattern to make tactile marks (e.g. Braille-like resin dots) for use by people with impaired vision to, for example, recognize the denominations of banknotes. The deposit demonstrates high adhesion due to: (1) presence of 20-80% (wt.) of a low viscosity acrylate component to provide a substrate-penetrating property; and, (2) 2-30% (wt.) of an adhesion-promoting acid acrylate. The deposit material further includes 1-30% (wt.) of urethane acrylate, 1-30% by weight of reactive diluent, photoinitiator and 1-10% (wt.) of rheological adsorbing additive. Optimally, the adhesion promoter is added after the other components have been mixed with the rheological additive. The printing step may be followed by heating before the curing step to increase penetration of the ink into the substrate. The deposit may comprise a taggant for use as a security feature.

The invention relates to a xanthophyll-reinforced sweet corn beverage prepared by adding a xanthophyll microcapsule into sweet corn juice. A trans-xanthophyll crystal is taken as a core, starch octenylsuccinate and sucrose are taken as wall materials, the xanthophyll microcapsule is prepared by the processes of emulsifying, homogenizing, spray drying and the like, the efficiency and yield of the product microcapsule can reach 90 percent respectively, and the microcapsule has high quality. A preparation method comprises the following steps of: unfreezing quick-frozen sweet corn kernels serving as a raw material, pulping, regulating the pH, performing enzymolysis, filtering, adding a compound stabilizer (xanthan gum and sodium alginate), fructose, citric acid, sodium ascorbate and the xanthophyll microcapsule for mixing, and sterilizing and filling to obtain the xanthophyll-reinforced sweet corn beverage. The sweet corn beverage has unique flavor, fine and smooth mouthfeel and rich nutrition, has certain effect of preventing and treating impaired vision and blindness caused by age-related macular degeneration (AMD), and is particularly suitable for old people; and 100g of sweet corn beverage comprises 2.03mg of trans-xanthophyll, and the trans-xanthophyll content is higher than that of the common sweet corn beverage.

The invention discloses a cylindrical case with dust-proof and illumination functions. The cylindrical case comprises a case barrel; symmetrical damping non-slipping blocks are fixedly connected to two sides at the bottom of the case barrel; a ventilated lower cover, filtering cotton, active carbon and a first motor are fixedly connected to the bottom of an inner wall of the case barrel from bottom to top; a suction fan is rotatably connected to the top of the first motor through an output shaft; a case interface panel is arranged at the lower part of an outer wall of the case barrel; and a USB (Universal Serial Bus) interface, an audio interface, a display output interface and a power line slot are respectively and fixedly connected to the case interface panel from top to bottom. The invention relates to the technical field of computer hardware equipment. According to the cylindrical case with the dust-proof and illumination functions, through an LED (Light Emitting Diode) lamp ring and a rotation control knob, the purposes of auxiliary illumination and illumination color temperature control are achieved so that impaired vision caused by eye fatigue is reduced as much as possible when people adopt a computer; and through a negative-ion generator, air can be purified and the harm of electrostatic radiation to a human body can be eliminated.

Corneal implant for introduction into the visual centre (Z) of the cornea of the human eye for the purpose of rectifying impaired vision, in particular presbyopia, or presbyopia in combination with hypermetropia or myopia. To make available a corneal implant which is suitable for use in the visual centre (Z) of the human eye and can be used to correct presbyopia on its own or in combination with hypermetropia or myopia, it is provided that the effective thickness (d) of the corneal implant (2), measured in the direction of the optic axis (5) of the eye, is more than 50[mu]m and the maximum width (b), measured in a plane perpendicular to the direction of thickness, is less than l mm, the corneal implant (2) having no imaging function in relation to the human eye.

A vision magnification system includes a fixed work area, a camera, and drive mechanism capable of moving the camera in at least one direction. The vision magnification system provides a magnified image of an object for viewing by a user and is particularly useful for individuals having impaired vision. A control device includes a pointing device, to control movement of the camera in a direction provided by the user, and a tracking device, which can be coupled to a writing instrument to control movement of the camera when the user uses the writing instrument.

The invention discloses an infrared alarm which comprises a power supply for supplying power, an infrared sensor, a signal amplifying circuit, a controller, a sound-light alarming circuit and an alarm body. The power supply is sequentially connected with the infrared sensor, the signal amplifying circuit, the controller and the sound-light alarming circuit. The sound-light alarming circuit is connected with the alarm body. When a human body is arranged in an infrared sensor induction range, the infrared sensor obtains induction signals and transmits the induction signals to the controller through the signal amplifying circuit. The controller controls the sound-light alarming circuit to trigger the alarm body to conduct alarming. After the human body enters the induction area range, the signals are transmitted after induction is conducted for a period of time continuously to trigger the sound and light alarm, and the problem that eye fatigue and impaired vision caused by long-time watching of an electronic device screen is solved. The infrared alarm helps users to watch at an appropriate distance, can cut off the power supply automatically, reminds the users to be at the appropriate distance in real time, has user-friendly design and provides beneficial help for protection of the vision.

The present invention relates to a device in form of a tablet for transmitting and receiving information by Braille and to a method for transmitting and receiving information by Braille using said device by people with impaired vision. The device consists of cells, which in the mode of receiving information form raised-dot symbols of Braille font, and, in the mode of transmitting information, the cells of the device form Braille characters in the form of a keyboard layout, and the transmitted information is entered by pressing the corresponding cells of the device.

The invention is applicable to the technical field of virtual display devices, and provides a method and apparatus for preventing impaired vision and a head-mounted display device and system. The method comprises the steps of entering an eye training interface scenario, and obtaining a user gazing direction through an eyeball tracking module; obtaining a specific jumping scenario identity of the interface scenario which is a map of the gazing direction; through a virtual display module, displaying the eye training scenario which corresponds to the specific jumping scenario identity. Through tracing of the eyeball tracking module of the head-mounted display device and combing with the virtual display module, eyes of a user can enjoy various virtual external environments breezily and conveniently, so that the eyes are irritated to conduct various training and accordingly the eyes are prompted to conduct regular and purposeful activities so as to treat and relieve various eye diseases of the user, and the application range of the head-mounted display device is wider.

The invention relates to an on-board warning device for reminding a rear vehicle to use a light. The device comprises a device body, a signal-receiving mechanism, a signal-processing mechanism and a signal output mechanism; the signal-receiving mechanism comprises a photosensitive plate and a photosensitive sensor disposed on the surface of the photosensitive plate; the signal-processing mechanismincludes a photoelectric signal converter and a central processor; the signal output mechanism includes a display and an indicator light both disposed on the rear window wall; and the device is alsoprovided with a Bluetooth receiver matched with the central processor and can also controls the signal output mechanism through the Bluetooth receiver. The device is reasonable in structure, clever indesign and convenient to install and does not affect the normal use of vehicles and effectively prompts a rear vehicle driver to use the light correctly; the existing technical problems facing vehicle drivers that the rear vehicle does not correctly use the high beam light and irradiates a front vehicle for a long time so as to cause a accident easily and the impaired vision of a front vehicle driver and affect normal driving are solved; and for the existing technologies, the device has a good market prospect and development space.

The invention provides arrowroot flour noodle and a method for preparing the same. The arrowroot flour noodle consists of the following materials by weight percentage: 99 to 99.05 percent of flour, 0.5 to 0.55 percent of arrowroot flour, 0.4 to 0.45 percent of konjaku powder, 0.02 percent of edible alkali and proper amount of water. The preparation method is realized by steps of mix-stirring, ageing, combined calendaring, cutting into strips, cold-air strip fixing, moisture retaining and sweating, high-temperature moisture removal, low-temperature moisture removal and cold-air shaping. The arrowroot flour noodle prepared by the method has the advantages of post maturation and pliability, fresh scent and smoothness, clear and smooth taste and rich nutrient, and has certain health care functions on high blood pressure, angina pectoris, deaf and impaired vision and the like.

The invention discloses a chicken meatball and a preparation method thereof. The chicken meatball is characterized in comprising the following raw materials, by weight: 20-30 parts of chicken, 3-5 parts of fat, 2-4 parts of starch, 4-6 parts of isolated soybean protein, 10-12 parts of water and 1-2 parts of egg wash. Auxiliary material comprises the following materials, by weight: 0.5-2 parts of salt, 1-2.5 parts of sugar, 0.2-0.6 part of monosodium glutamate and 1-2 parts of medlar. As the above-mentioned technical proposal is taken, complementation of nutrients contained in various livestock meat is achieved, and the amount of protein, vitamin and trace element is increased. The chicken meatball has characteristics of light and crisp outer skin, good elasticity, succulent stuffing, strong aroma and tender and delicious taste. As the medlar is added in the product, functions of kidney invigorating and essence strengthening, liver nourishing and eyesight improving and lung moisturizing and cough relieving are achieved. The product is suitable for groups of qi and blood deficiency, hypertension, weak body constitution, impaired vision, anemia, chronic hepatitis, toxic or metabolic hepatopathy and hepatosis caused by biliary system.

The invention discloses an anthocyanin formula eye patch, which comprises the following components in parts by weight: 2-3 parts of bilberry anthocyanin extract, 2-5 parts of berberine, 2-5 parts of scutellaria baicalensis, 2-5 parts of dendrobium, 2 to 5 parts of ginseng, 2 to 5 parts of saffron, 2 to 5 parts of borneol, 2 to 3 parts of Budisma, and 2 to 3 parts of mint. The invention belongs to the field of medical and health technology, and specifically provides a flower that can prevent eye dry eye lesions, effectively relieve eye fatigue, resist vision loss, moisturize eyes, and relieve eye dryness, especially for dry eye patients. An eye patch with cyanine formula and a preparation method thereof.

The invention discloses a composition conducive to relieving a series of symptoms of asthenopia and xerophthalmia and a preparing method thereof. The composition is prepared from, by weight, 1-800 parts of fish oil, 1-200 parts of a blueberry extract or a bilberry extract and 1-200 parts of vitamins C. In the optimization scheme, the composition is prepared from, by weight, 200-500 parts of fish oil, 30-70 parts of a blueberry extract or a bilberry extract, 15-55 parts of vitamins C, 10-30 parts of rutin powder, 10-30 parts of vitamins E, 3-10 parts of a zinc element, 10-30 parts of beta-carotene, 2-6 parts of xanthophyll and 1-2 parts of zeaxanthin. The composition adopts natural extracts, and is matched with the multiple antioxidants and microelements to achieve the synergistic effect, and the effect is more remarkable than the effect of a single ingredient. Through human feeding trials, it is further verified that the composition has the advantages of relieving asthenopia, xerophthalmia, eye dryness, impaired vision and the like.

The invention relates to an interactive toy, comprising an interactive object and a doll; wherein the surface of the interactive object is provided with a micro-image coding corresponding to the interactive object or characters/graphic contents which the interactive object possesses; the doll can fetch a media file corresponding to the identified interactive object or the characters/graphic contents which the interactive object possesses by microscopically identifying the micro-image coding, and plays and outputs the media file. The doll of the invention can realize interaction under the condition of not setting a display unit, so cost can be effectively controlled and impaired vision is avoided caused by facing the screen for a long time; in addition, the appearance of combining the toy with the doll is more apt to be close to children.

A backlit storybook for the visually impaired comprises an audio and visual storybook including a book, a base, and an integral backlight. Each page of the book comprises images or words. The book is placed upon the base to enable each individual page to backlight the images and words to provide a high-contrast lighted character pattern easily readable by those with impaired vision. The system further includes a speaker for audio to play a corresponding narration and indicates when different pages should be turned.

A sound recorder and player has a main body that is shaped to be held in the palm of either the right or left hand, with finger grips that associate recorder/player functions with each finger of the hand. A principal tactile feature enables the user to identify quickly the orientation of the device with respect to a person's thumb. The device is compact so as to minimize space requirements for carrying it, and it is rounded both for comfort in the hand and to reduce snagging and potential difficulty in removing it from, or putting it into, a pocket or bag.

Improved ultraviolet light-curable compositions are provided for printing onto a security document substrate in a predetermined pattern to make tactile features for use by people with impaired vision to, for example, recognize the denominations of banknotes. The improved compositions substantially comprise an acidic trifunctional acrylate ester, preferably in an amount of 60-80 wt %, and include urethane acrylate and effective amounts of flexibilizer (e.g. low viscosity aromatic monoacrylate having an elongation parameter of about 200), photoinitiator and a rheological additive (e.g. silica). The composition unexpectedly provides flexibility and is particular useful for printing tactile features in the form of relatively large continuous graphical patterns.

The invention provides a reading-writing posture corrector. Generally, students tend to hump on a desk when reading or writing, which causes deformation of spinal column after a long period of time and finally causes humpback. The reading-writing posture corrector comprises a clamp (1) connected with a desk edge. The clamp is connected with a first telescopic bar (2). A second telescopic bar is connected with a waist support. Two ends of the waist support are connected with shoulder supports respectively. The shoulder supports are angled to the transverse telescopic bar at 90-120 DEG. With support of external waist and shoulder force, a user can naturally head up high to avoid humpback. In addition, a certain distance can be kept between the head of the user and a desktop naturally so that impaired vision due to close reading and writing is avoided.

The invention belongs to the technical field of beverage preparation, and relates to a vision nutrition drink and a preparation method thereof. The content of each component in each kilogram of the vision nutrition drink is: 20-90 mg of lutein, 60-150 mg of anthocyanin, and vitamin B2 Carrot juice is 0.36-1.2mg, carrot juice is 50-100mL, liquid soluble fiber is 50-100mL, zinc is 1-15mg, white sugar is 70g, citric acid is 6.5g, and the rest is water; the formula is simple, the principle is scientific, and the raw materials Natural products are selected without artificial synthetic ingredients, the utilization rate of raw materials is high, no waste, natural thickeners are used, the preparation process is simple, the visual nutrition drink made by using it has a good taste, comprehensive nutrition, obvious effect of relieving eye fatigue, and can effectively prevent Vision loss.

The invention belongs to the field of education tools, and particularly relates to equipment supporting writing eye protection. Directed at the problems that the existing desk does not have an eye protection function, eye fatigue is easily caused when a student writes and impaired vision is brought about, the invention proposes the following scheme that: the equipment comprises a base, a table board is arranged at the top of the base, fixed seats are fixedly installed on the mutually approaching sides of the table board and the base, connecting arms are rotatably mounted on the two fixed seats, the two connecting arms are rotatably connected to each other, fixed grooves are formed on the mutually approaching sides of the base and the table board, moving seats are slidably mounted in the two fixed grooves, one ends of the connecting arms are rotatably mounted on the corresponding moving seats, a connecting groove is formed at the top of the table board, and a protective plate is placedin the connecting groove. The equipment is reasonable in structure and convenient to operate, the desk has an eye protection function, can control the eye using distance of students, cannot cause eyefatigue when students write, and can effectively protect eyesight.