Reversible Optical Patch for Dynamic Vision Correction and Light Filtration

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Solution Overview

Problem

Current eyeglasses lack the ability to dynamically adjust optical properties in response to changing consumer needs, such as providing blue light protection or color enhancement, which are essential in various situations like digital device use or sports, and cannot easily switch between different functions like light filtration and optical correction.

Innovation Solution

A reversibly attachable optical patch with a microstructure pattern, featuring a plurality of microlenses and dyes, that can be removably applied to eyeglasses to adjust focus and filter specific light wavelengths, offering both light filtration and optical correction functions, and can be fabricated using various materials and processes to ensure ease of integration and versatility.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If eyeglasses are designed with fixed optical properties, then manufacturing is simple and cost-effective, but they cannot adapt to changing consumer needs and situations

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveadaptability to changing consumer needsVSAvoidcomplexity of optical adjustment

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The optical correction function is segmented into separate interchangeable patches that can be attached to different lens bases. Each patch contains specific microstructures for particular corrective purposes, allowing users to switch between patches based on their needs without changing the entire eyeglasses structure.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The optical properties of the eyeglasses are made dynamically adjustable through removable patches with microstructure patterns. These patches can be attached and removed to change the optical correction, transforming static eyeglasses into a dynamic system that adapts to different situations.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #15Dynamics

2Adaptability or versatility

If multiple functions like light filtration and optical correction are combined in a single eyeglasses, then versatility is improved, but the device complexity and difficulty of switching between functions increases

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveversatility of functionsVSAvoidease of switching between functions

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

Different functional patches (light filtration patches, optical correction patches, and multi-functional patches) are segmented as separate interchangeable components. Users can attach the appropriate patch based on their immediate needs, making function switching simple and intuitive.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The lens base is designed as a universal platform that can accommodate multiple types of patches with different functions. This universal interface allows a single eyeglasses frame to perform multiple functions by simply changing the attached patch.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

3Adaptability or versatility

If a temporary patch with microstructure pattern is used to provide light filtration and optical correction, then functionality is added, but the attachment and detachment process becomes complex

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveaddition of functionsVSAvoidcomplexity of attachment process

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

A simple adhesive layer or attachment mechanism serves as an intermediary between the patch and the lens base. This intermediary enables easy attachment and detachment without requiring complex tools or procedures, making the function-switching process user-friendly.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

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

The optical patch effectively adjusts optical properties, providing enhanced color contrast, reducing eye strain, and offering chronobiological benefits, while being easy to attach and detach without adhesives, allowing users to customize their eyewear for different activities and environments.

Implementation Method 1

a plurality of microlenses configured to adjust a focus of the optical article

Methodology Applied

Scientific EffectRefraction: Refraction

Implementation Method 2

a first dye having a first dye peak absorbance wavelength with a first dye bandwidth, wherein the first dye is configured to filter a first predetermined range of light wavelengths

Methodology Applied

Scientific EffectLight absorption: Absorption (EM radiation)

Data Source

PatentUS20230375856A1Soft optical patch with light filtration and vision correction for ophthalmic applications

Publication Date: 2023.11.23 ESSILOR INTERNATIONAL(COMPAGNIE GENERALE D OPTIQUE)

AI summary

An optical article, includes: a first surface and a second surface, wherein at least one microstructure is patterned on the second surface to form a microstructure pattern, the microstructure pattern including a plurality of microlenses configured to adjust a focus of the optical article, and a first dye having a first dye peak absorbance wavelength with a first dye bandwidth, wherein the first dye is configured to filter a first predetermined range of light wavelengths. The optical article may further comprise a protective microstructure pattern, the protective microstructure pattern having a plurality of protective microstructures arranged complementary to an arrangement of a plurality of optical microstructures, the arrangement of the plurality of optical microstructures being disposed in the complementary arrangement of the protective microstructures.