Optical Lens Processing With Local Optical Data Generation
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Solution Overview
Problem
The existing process for processing optical lenses with individualized optical data requires complex and costly infrastructure, including large servers and computer networks, necessitating specialized personnel and high personnel costs, and often involves remote data transmission and ordering of raw lenses, which is inefficient and costly.
Innovation Solution
A compact processing device integrated with a control panel, design module, and detection device that allows on-site processing of optical lenses by directly entering desired optical data, generating geometric data, and producing manufacturing data without the need for remote data transmission or raw lens ordering, using an activation code for permissible processing.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Manufacturing precision
If optical lenses are processed with individualized optical data using central laboratory systems, then manufacturing precision is improved, but device complexity and personnel costs increase significantly
Solution Approach 1:
The patent extracts the essential processing functionality from complex centralized systems and implements it in a compact, self-contained device. The control device integrates design model, geometric data determination, and production data generation in one unit, eliminating the need for centralized servers and networks while maintaining processing precision.
Solution Approach 2:
The processing device is designed to be self-sufficient by integrating all necessary functions (optical data input, geometric data determination, production data generation) into a single device. This allows the device to process lenses independently without requiring external centralized systems, specialized personnel, or complex infrastructure.
2Manufacturing precision
If centralized processing systems with servers and networks are used, then geometric data determination accuracy is improved, but loss of time and productivity decrease due to remote data transmission
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges the data input, geometric determination, and production generation functions into a single integrated device. This eliminates the separation between optical data input and geometric data determination that exists in centralized systems, allowing immediate local processing without network transmission delays.
Solution Approach 2:
The device performs geometric data determination and production data generation in advance, directly from the optical data input, without requiring remote transmission or external processing. This preliminary local processing eliminates waiting time and accelerates the overall workflow.
3Manufacturing precision
If specialized personnel are used to operate complex processing systems, then manufacturing precision is maintained, but personnel costs and ease of operation worsen
Solution Approach 1:
The control device is designed as a universal, multi-functional unit that combines design model capabilities, geometric data determination, and production data generation. This integrated design allows operation by personnel with basic training rather than requiring specialists, while maintaining processing quality through automated functions.
Solution Approach 2:
The device performs complex calculations and data processing automatically through its integrated control unit, reducing reliance on specialized personnel. The system self-manages the conversion from optical data to production data, requiring only simple operation by the user.
4Device complexity
If remote data transmission and raw lens ordering are used, then infrastructure requirements are reduced, but loss of time and productivity worsen due to ordering and transmission processes
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments the processing function from the infrastructure, creating a self-contained device that performs all necessary calculations locally. This eliminates the need for centralized servers and networks, reducing infrastructure requirements while enabling immediate processing without transmission delays.
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AI summary
An apparatus (1) and a method for working an optical lens (2) are proposed, wherein desired optical data (OD) of the lens (2) are used to determine lens production data (FD) and/or geometrical data (GD) of the lens (2) when a corresponding enabling code (FC) is picked up. Preferably the lens (2) or a block piece (2A) and/or an assigned transporting container (13) is/are provided with the enabling code (FC) and/or other information with respect to the lenses (2) to be worked.