Progressive Lens Gaze-Shift Measurement Across Near and Far Viewing

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing methods for designing progressive power lenses fail to accurately capture the behavioral patterns during gaze shifting, particularly when a user switches between near and far vision, leading to dissatisfaction due to difficulties in focusing.

Innovation Solution

A method and device that dynamically change the viewing distance and display position of optotypes to replicate real-life gaze shifting, measuring behavioral patterns by repeatedly exposing subjects to different viewing states and capturing subjective reactions, head, and eyeball movements to quantify refocusing ability and proficiency.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Measurement precision

If existing methods are used to design progressive power lenses, then the lens design process is simplified, but the accuracy of capturing behavioral patterns during gaze shifting deteriorates

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveaccuracy of capturing behavioral patternsVSAvoidcomplexity of measurement system
Core Design Contradiction:
Measurement precisionVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The measurement system is segmented into multiple independent display units arranged at different distances from the subject. Each display unit can independently present optotypes at specific viewing distances, allowing the system to capture behavioral patterns across multiple depth zones simultaneously. This segmentation enables precise measurement of gaze shifting behavior between near and far vision without requiring a single complex measurement apparatus.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The system transitions from a single viewing distance measurement to a multi-dimensional measurement space by arranging display units at different distances. This creates a spatial dimension for measurement that captures the subject's behavioral patterns across various viewing distances, enabling accurate assessment of refocusing ability and gaze shifting behavior that cannot be achieved in a single-plane measurement system.

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

2Measurement precision

If the subject views optotypes at multiple different distances, then the measurement of behavioral patterns during gaze shifting is improved, but the time required for measurement increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveaccuracy of behavioral pattern measurementVSAvoidmeasurement time
Core Design Contradiction:
Measurement precisionVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The system pre-arranges multiple display units at different distances before the measurement begins. The subject is presented with optotypes at various viewing distances in a predetermined sequence, allowing the system to capture behavioral patterns across multiple depth zones without requiring the subject to physically move between distances. This preliminary arrangement of measurement conditions enables efficient multi-distance measurement within a single testing session.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

Solution Approach 2:

The measurement process uses periodic presentation of optotypes at different distances in a structured sequence. The system alternates between displaying optotypes at near and far distances in a rhythmic pattern, allowing the subject to naturally shift gaze between distances while the system captures behavioral data. This periodic stimulation enables comprehensive measurement of refocusing behavior and gaze shifting patterns without requiring excessive measurement time.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #19Periodic action

Data Source

PatentEP4691341A1Method for measuring behavior pattern upon visual line movement, method for determining progressive refraction lens, and device for measuring behavior pattern upon visual line movement
Publication Date: 2026.02.11 HOYA LENS THAILAND LTD
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AI summary

There is provided a method for measuring a behavioral pattern during gaze shifting, the method including: displaying an optotype on at least one of multiple display units arranged at different distances from a subject wearing a progressive power lens, and allowing the subject to view the optotype; and obtaining a subjective reaction from the subject who views the optotype, wherein by repeating the viewing the optotype and the obtaining the subjective reaction for multiple optotypes, the subject is allowed to experience two or more different viewing states, and a change in subject's behavior between the viewing states are measured.