Eyeglass Lens Order Classification for Centralized Digital Production
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Solution Overview
Problem
The manufacturing process of eyeglass lenses is complex due to decentralization and high interdependence of systems, leading to inefficiencies in processing, accuracy, and maintenance challenges.
Innovation Solution
A centralized system with a receiving unit, processing unit, and communication device classifies and processes eyeglass lens orders using a catalog of classes, generating a digital reproduction based on a modular calculation model, reducing decentralization and optimizing resource use.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If a distributed system with multiple storage units is used to handle complex eyeglass lens manufacturing, then the system can process diverse lens types and parameters, but the device complexity and maintenance difficulty increase significantly
Solution Approach 1:
The patent consolidates all eyeglass lens class definitions and order parameter specifications into a single centralized receiving unit, eliminating the need for multiple distributed storage units. This merging approach maintains the ability to handle diverse lens types while reducing system complexity and centralizing data management.
Solution Approach 2:
The receiving unit is designed as a universal component that handles all eyeglass lens classes and order parameters through a single interface. This multi-functional unit replaces multiple specialized storage units, allowing the system to process various lens types (single vision, progressive, multifocal, etc.) through one centralized location.
2Manufacturing precision
If all eyeglass lens classes are stored in the processing unit, then complete order data can be processed, but storage space consumption increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent extracts the storage function for eyeglass lens class definitions and order parameter specifications from the processing unit and places it in a separate receiving unit. This extraction allows the processing unit to maintain only the necessary processing logic while the receiving unit stores the comprehensive class definitions, reducing memory consumption in the processing unit.
Solution Approach 2:
The system is segmented into two functional units: a receiving unit that stores and manages all eyeglass lens class definitions and order parameters, and a processing unit that performs calculations and generates digital reproductions. This segmentation separates storage responsibilities from processing responsibilities, optimizing resource allocation.
3Ease of repair
If a centralized system with minimal decentralization is used, then maintenance operations are simplified, but the system must efficiently manage all data processing functions
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges the data storage and order reception functions into a single centralized receiving unit, which simplifies maintenance by reducing the number of distributed components that need to be managed. This centralized approach maintains processing efficiency through clear separation of concerns between the receiving unit (data management) and processing unit (calculation execution).
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AI summary
System for order-receipt processing of an eyeglass lens, including: a receiver configured to receive order data of eyeglass lens, to store a catalog of eyeglass lens classes, which each are defined by a fixed number of predetermined and freely selectable order parameters and differ from each other in the number of freely selectable order parameters, and to classify the order data on the basis of the catalog of eyeglass lens classes, a processor configured to process the order data, to store only the highest eyeglass lens classes of the catalog of eyeglass lens classes, to select one of the highest eyeglass lens classes, to match the order data to the selected highest eyeglass lens class, to generate a respective digital reproduction of the eyeglass lens based on a calculation model and the adapted order data, and a communication device connecting the receiver and the processor.