Adjustable Magnification Reading Aid with Integrated Illumination
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing reading aids do not provide adjustable magnification and adequate illumination for users to comfortably read printed items, limiting their effectiveness for individuals with varying vision needs.
Innovation Solution
A reading aid comprising a first frame with an annular wall, a top-mounted first lens, and an adjustably positioned second lens, coupled with a power module and lights, allowing users to adjust magnification levels and illuminate printed items for improved readability.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If a reading aid uses a fixed magnification lens, then the structure is simple, but it cannot provide adjustable magnification levels required by users with varying vision needs
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements a dynamic lens positioning system where the second lens can be adjusted to different positions within the annular wall. This allows the magnification power to be changed by moving the lens, transforming a static device into a dynamic one that adapts to different reading needs while maintaining a relatively simple mechanical structure.
Solution Approach 2:
The reading aid divides the optical system into two separate lenses: a first lens fixed in the top of the annular wall and a second lens that can be positioned at different locations within the annular wall. This segmentation allows each lens to serve a specific function and enables adjustable magnification through the relative positioning of the two lenses.
2Illumination intensity
If existing reading aids lack illumination, then the device structure remains simple, but users cannot comfortably read printed items in various lighting conditions
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines the illumination function with the existing frame structure by coupling lights to the upper end of the annular wall. This integration allows the lighting system to be incorporated into the reading aid without adding significant structural complexity, as the lights are mounted on the existing frame rather than requiring a separate lighting device.
3Adaptability or versatility
If a reading aid uses a single fixed lens, then manufacturing is simple, but it cannot provide customizable magnification levels for different reading requirements
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements a dynamic lens positioning system where the second lens can be adjusted to different positions within the annular wall. This allows the magnification power to be changed by moving the lens, transforming a static device into a dynamic one that adapts to different reading needs while maintaining a relatively simple mechanical structure.
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
Enables adjustable magnification and effective illumination, making printed items readable for users by allowing customizable magnification levels and ensuring the text is illuminated, thereby enhancing readability.
Implementation Method 1
A first lens is positioned in the top. A second lens is adjustably coupled to an interior of the annular wall. The second lens is parallel planarly positioned relative to the first lens. The second lens is adjustably positionable relative to the first lens to obtain a magnification level required by a user.
Implementation Method 2
A plurality of lights is coupled to an upper end of the first frame. The lights are operationally coupled to the power module. The lights are configured to illuminate a printed item positioned beneath the first frame such that the printed item is readable by the user.
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AI summary
A reading aid for magnifying text includes a first frame. The first frame comprises an annular wall that extends from a top to a bottom. The bottom is open. A first lens is positioned in the top. A second lens is adjustably coupled to an interior of the annular wall. The second lens is parallel planarly positioned relative to the first lens. A power module is coupled to the first frame. A plurality of lights is coupled to an upper end of the first frame. The lights are operationally coupled to the power module. The second lens is adjustably positionable relative to the first lens to obtain a magnification level required by a user. The lights are configured to illuminate a printed item positioned beneath the first frame such that the printed item is readable by the user.