Eyeglass Lens Processing System Data Sharing

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Solution Overview

Problem

Conventional eyeglass lens processing systems require separate measurement of eyeglass frames each time glasses are produced, making the process cumbersome. Additionally, users struggle to search for and select the correct target lens shape data due to reliance on file names, which can lead to errors in selecting the appropriate data.

Innovation Solution

The system integrates a terminal device and a shared server that allows for the acquisition, storage, and sharing of target lens shape data in conjunction with image data. This enables users to visualize and manage target lens shape data within an image context, reducing the likelihood of errors and streamlining the selection process.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Measurement precision

If an eyeglass frame is measured every time eyeglasses are produced using an eyeglass frame shape measuring device, then the target lens shape data can be accurately obtained, but the production process becomes troublesome and time-consuming

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvetarget lens shape data accuracyVSAvoidmeasurement time
Core Design Contradiction:
Measurement precisionVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies preliminary action by pre-storing target lens shape data in a database before production. Instead of measuring the eyeglass frame every time, the system retrieves previously stored shape data based on frame identification information, eliminating repeated measurement operations while maintaining data accuracy.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

Solution Approach 2:

The patent uses copying by creating a digital replica of the eyeglass frame shape data and storing it in a database. This digital copy can be retrieved and used multiple times without needing to re-measure the physical frame, thus saving time while preserving measurement precision.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #26Copying

2Ease of manufacture

If target lens shape data is stored with file names only, then storage is simple, but users cannot easily search for or identify the desired data among multiple stored files

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvedata storage simplicityVSAvoiddata searchability
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of manufactureVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The patent adds another dimension to data storage by associating image data with target lens shape data. Instead of relying solely on file names (one-dimensional identification), the system provides visual image representation, enabling users to search and identify data through visual comparison in addition to textual search.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #17Another dimension (Dimensionality change)

Solution Approach 2:

The patent introduces image data as an intermediary between the file name and the target lens shape data. This intermediary provides visual confirmation that helps users accurately identify the correct data file, bridging the gap between simple storage and easy searchability.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

3Productivity

If operators select target lens shape data based on file names, then the selection process is quick, but errors may occur as the shape cannot be visualized

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvedata selection speedVSAvoiddata selection accuracy
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies visual changes by displaying images corresponding to target lens shape data. This allows operators to visually confirm the frame shape and verify data correctness, preventing selection errors while maintaining efficient operation through visual identification.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #32Color changes

Data Source

PatentEP3254805B1Eyeglass lens processing system and program
Publication Date: 2025.05.14 NIDEK CO LTD
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AI summary

The present invention addresses the technical problem of providing an eyeglass lens processing system, an eyeglass lens processing device, an eyeglass lens processing terminal device, an eyeglass lens processing program, and an eyeglass processing method which solve at least one problem of a conventional art. This eyeglass lens processing system is provided with: a data-sharing server that includes a storage means for storing target lens shape data; and a plurality of terminal devices that transfer target lens shape data to the data-sharing server. The present invention is characterized in that the data-sharing server receives, via a communication network, target lens shape data from one terminal device among the plurality of terminal devices, and transfers the received target lens shape data to another terminal device, whereby the target lens shape data is shared among the plurality of terminal devices.