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СОДЕРЖАЩИЕ СИЛИКОН КОНТАКТНЫЕ ЛИНЗЫ С ПОНИЖЕННЫМ КОЛИЧЕСТВОМ СИЛИКОНА НА ПОВЕРХНОСТИ

ЛИНЗЫ С ПОВЕРХНОСТЬЮ СВОБОДНОЙ ФОРМЫ И ВАРЬИРУЕМЫМ ПОКАЗАТЕЛЕМ ПРЕЛОМЛЕНИЯ

... 1. Офтальмологическая линза, содержащая:участок оптической зоны, содержащий множество вокселов полимеризованного способного к поперечной сшивке материала, содержащего фотопоглощающий компонент, при этом участок оптической зоны содержит первую область, содержащую первый показатель преломления, и вторую область, содержащую второй показатель преломления; ивторой участок, содержащий слоистый объем способного к поперечной сшивке материала, полимеризованного далее точки гелеобразования способного к поперечной сшивке материала.2. Офтальмологическая линза по п.1, дополнительно содержащая третий участок, содержащий один или более дополнительных слоистых объемов способного к поперечной сшивке материала.3. Офтальмологическая линза по п.1, в которой слоистый объем способного к поперечной сшивке материала содержит схему поперечной сшивки, отличную от сшивки воксел к вокселу.4. Офтальмологическая линза по п.1, в которой первый участок дополнительно содержит фотопоглощающий компонент.5. Офтальмологическая ...

УПАКОВОЧНЫЕ РАСТВОРЫ ДЛЯ КОНТАКТНЫХ ЛИНЗ

ОФТАЛЬМОЛОГИЧЕСКАЯ ЛИНЗА, ПОДКЛЮЧЕННАЯ К ИСТОЧНИКУ ПИТАНИЯ

... 1. Устройство офтальмологической линзы, подключенной к источнику питания, включающее: ! линзу с оптической зоной и неоптической зоной, содержащей силиконовый гидрогелевый материал; ! источник энергии, включенный в силиконовый гидрогелевый материал в неоптической зоне линзы; ! компонент для проведения электрического тока; и ! область присоединения, соединяющую источник энергии и компонент для проведения электрического тока. ! 2. Устройство по п. 1, дополнительно включающее компонент для повторного подключения. ! 3. Устройство по п. 2, в котором компонент для повторного подключения содержит по меньшей мере одно из следующих устройств: фотоэлектрическое устройство; устройство для поглощения радиочастотных волн; индуктивный передатчик энергии; емкостный передатчик энергии; термоэлектрическое устройство и пьезоэлектрическое устройство. ! 4. Устройство по п. 1, в котором компонент для проведения электрического тока внедрен в неоптическую зону. ! 5. Устройство по п. 1, в котором тело линзы содержит ...

СПОСОБ ЗАКРЕПЛЕНИЯ КОМПОНЕНТОВ С ЭНЕРГОПИТАНИЕМ В ОФТАЛЬМОЛОГИЧЕСКОЙ ЛИНЗЕ

... 1. Способ формирования офтальмологической линзы с энергопитанием, включающий: ! нанесение на первую часть формы для литья слоя связующего; ! размещение источника энергии на слое связующего, нанесенном на первую часть формы для литья; ! внесение реакционной смеси в первую часть формы для литья; и ! полимеризацию реакционной смеси с образованием офтальмологической линзы, содержащей полимеризованный материал линзы. ! 2. Способ по п.1, дополнительно включающий следующие этапы: ! предварительную полимеризацию слоя связующего. ! 3. Способ по п.1, в котором слой связующего включает полимер, способный к образованию взаимопроникающей полимерной сетки с полимеризованным материалом линзы. ! 4. Способ по п.1, в котором источник энергии устанавливают на гибкой подложке, а гибкую подложку размещают в физическом контакте со слоем связующего. ! 5. Способ по п.1, дополнительно содержащий этапы выделения области, содержащей зрительную зону, и области за пределами зрительной зоны, а также размещение источника ...

СПОСОБ ФОРМИРОВАНИЯ СРЕДЫ-ПОДЛОЖКИ ДЛЯ ОФТАЛЬМОЛОГИЧЕСКОЙ ЛИНЗЫ И СРЕДА-ПОДЛОЖКА ДЛЯ ОФТАЛЬМОЛОГИЧЕСКОЙ ЛИНЗЫ

... 1. Способ формирования среды-подложки для офтальмологической линзы, содержащий:формирование слоев подложки с электрической функцией;сборку слоев среды-подложки для получения одного из следующего: кольцевой круглой формы и части круглой формы;склеивание слоев среды-подложки с изолирующими слоями с образованием многослойного элемента;формирование электрических соединений между слоями подложки;инкапсуляцию многослойного элемента одним материалом или несколькими материалами, которые могут быть связаны внутри тела формованной офтальмологической линзы.2. Способ по п.1, в котором по меньшей мере один слой среды-подложки содержит твердый источник энергии.3. Способ по п.2, в котором указанная среда-подложка имеет круглую форму.4. Способ по п.2, в котором указанная среда-подложка содержит кремниевую подложку.5. Способ по п.2, дополнительно содержащий фиксацию линзы с переменным фокусным расстоянием к среде-подложке.6 Способ по п.2, дополнительно включающий этап формирования встроенной микросхемы ...

СПОСОБЫ И АППАРАТ ДЛЯ ФОРМИРОВАНИЯ ПЕЧАТНЫХ АККУМУЛЯТОРОВ НА ОФТАЛЬМОЛОГИЧЕСКИХ УСТРОЙСТВАХ

... 1. Способ формирования запитанной вставки на трехмерной подложке для офтальмологической линзы, содержащий этапы:формирование из первого изолирующего материала трехмерной подложки подходящего размера для включения в офтальмологическую линзу;образование проводящих дорожек на упомянутой подложке;формирование питающих элементов на первой части проводящих дорожек, при этом упомянутые питающие элементы состоят из первой анодной дорожки и по меньшей мере первой катодной дорожки;нанесение электролита на питающие элементы игерметизация упомянутых питающих элементов и электролита.2. Способ по п. 1, дополнительно содержащиймодификацию первой части первой поверхности упомянутой подложки для увеличения площади поверхности упомянутой первой части.3. Способ по п. 1, дополнительно содержащиймодификацию первой части первой поверхности упомянутой подложки для изменения химических характеристик упомянутой первой части.4. Способ по п. 2, в котором модификация первой поверхности подложки включает придание шероховатости ...

DEVICE FOR TREATMENT OF CONCAVE AND CONVEX SURFACES OF CONTACT LENS AFTER MOLDING AND MEANS FOR CONTACT LENS TRANSPORTATION

EINBAU EINER FAERBENDEN SUBSTANZ IN DURCHSICHTIGE ORGANISCHE GRUNDSUBSTRATE

Verfahren zur Herstellung einer Kunststofflinse.

Verfahren zur Herstellung einer Lichtkontrollplatte.

VERFAHREN UND VORRICHTUNG ZUM AUSRICHTEN DER TORISCHEN ACHSE

VERFAHREN ZUR HERSTELLUNG VON KONTAKTLINSEN ODER KONTAKT LINSENROHLINGEN AUS QUELLFAEHIGEN HYDROGELEN

VORRICHTUNG ZUR ROTATIONS ANPASSUNG EINES MERKMALS EINER OPTISCHEN GIESSFORM AN DEM ANSCHNITT IN EINEM SPRITZGIESSVORRICHTUNG

FORMEN VON KONTAKTLINSEN

Improvements in or relating to spotlights particularly for dental use

... 726,353. Lamps. RITTER CO., Inc. April 17, 1953 [Oct. 6, 1952], No. 10607/53. Classes 75 (2) and 75 (4). A light projector, particularly for dental use, comprises a light source located between a reflector and a cylindraceous lens, and a glare screen comprising a. stack of closely spaced strips or slats and arranged so that the rays of light which reach the field to be illuminated pass therethrough. As illustrated the projector comprises an electric lamp having a filament 22 formed as a number of distinct vertically extending coils and disposed between a parabolic reflector 12 and a plano-cylindrical lens 16, the cylindrical surface of which has a horizontal axis of generation. To prevent the passage of stray rays outside the zone 18 to be illuminated a glare screen is provided either in front or as shown rearwardly of the lens 16, and comprises a stack of thin opaque preferably metal slats 28 supported in an approximately horizontal or slightly tilted position in a frame. In order to avoid ...

Silicone hydrogel contact lenses and methods of making silicone hydrogel contact lenses

Casting

A transparent capsule is manufactured by using a lower die case having a substantially semi-spherical inner surface and an upper die cast having a substantially semi-spherical outer surface. The radius of the upper die cast is slightly smaller than that of the lower die cast. Transparent resin in the space between the lower die cast and said upper die cast is uniformly and gradually heated and then cooled in order to harden the transparent resin. Thereafter, the upper die cast is separated from the lower die cast and the transparent resin formed in the shape of a sphere is removed from the die casts.

Contact lens mould

A mould 1 for the production of a contact lens comprises a first mould half 3 shaped to provide the front surface of the contact lens and a second mould half 5 shaped to provide the rear surface of the contact lens. The first and second mould halves 3, 5 form a mould cavity 10, wherein the first mould half 3 has a first rim 15 and the second mould half 5 has a second rim 20. The rims 15, 20 fit together to provide a seal 25 for the mould cavity. First rim is inclined at an angle of x relative to an axis passing through the centre of the first and second mould halves, wherein x is from 30 to 60Ëš / degrees. Second rim is inclined at an angle of x-y relative to the axis passing through the centre of the first and second mould halves, where y is from 0 to 4Ëš / degrees (see figures 3 and 4). First and second rims provide a guide for the mould halves. An associated mould is also disclosed as is a method of making a mould per se.

Ophthalmic device molds formed from water-soluble vinyl alcohol copolymer, ophthalmic devices molded therein, and related methods

Protection of contact lenses from microbial contamination caused by handling

Improvements in or relating to laser based machining

End effector for a robot in a contact lens manufacturing process

An end effector 19 for a robot 5 in a contact lens manufacturing process including a first mould support 25 arranged to support a plurality of contact lens moulds, or parts thereof; and attachment means 31, 33 for releasably attaching the first mould support 25 to the robot 5. The said attachment means being arranged to attach and/or detach the first mould support from the robot during a contact lens manufacturing process. The attachment means may incorporate a ferromagnetic material and a controllable magnetic device which would allow connection to be controlled. Furthermore locating pins may be included to guide the support mould to ensure a good connection with the robot arm during reattachment. The connection may also incorporate the connection f an air pathway as part of a pneumatic system. A robot 5 including the end effector 19, a manufacturing system 1 and a contact lens manufacturing method are also disclosed.

Aspherical optical elements

A method of producing an aspherical optical element comprising a light transmissive glass substrate having an irregular surface finish with a profile which follows in part a desired aspherical profile and a coating of a light transmissive polymeric material thereon. The glass substrate 2 is first prepared with the part aspherical profile 3 for example by casting, machining or grinding and then the substrate is supported in a mould tool in close proximity to an optically polished surface of a negative profile of the desired aspherical profile. The region between the facing surfaces of the glass substrate and mould is filled with the polymeric material 1 and the polymeric material is bonded to the surface of the glass substrate. Thereafter the topical element thus formed is released from the mould tool. The surface of the glass substrate may be produced in the first process stage by mass production methods using automatically controlled machine tools. The surface may have a tolerance defect ...

Moulding lenses

PROCEDURE FOR THE RECEIPT OF AN OPTICAL LENS AND CONNECTION AND A DEVICE FOR IMPLENTIERUNG THE PROCEDURE

PROCEDURE FOR THE PRODUCTION OF A REPLICA AND REPLICA THE MEANS THE UV LIGHT BY KATIONI POLYMERIZATION RECEIVING IS

PROCEDURE IN CONNECTION WITH THE FORMING OF OPTICAL LENSES

DEVICE FOR THE REGULATION OF THE CONCENTRATION OF A COMPONENT IN A LIQUID

FORMS OF CONTACT CONTACTS

PROCEDURE FOR THE PRODUCTION OF A MIRROR FROM COMPOUND PLASTIC

PROCEDURE FOR EXTRAKTION/WÄSSERUNG OF CONTACT CONTACTS AND PROCESSING OF THE EXTRACTING AGENTS

INTRAOKULARLINSE WITH PHOTO SENSITIZER AND PROCEDURE FOR THE MODIFICATION THE REFRACTIVE INDEX OF THE LENS

CHAMBER TO HYDRATION OF CONTACT CONTACTS

FORM-COIN/SHAPE FROM COATED SHEETS

PRÄDIKTIVES PROCEDURE FOR THE CURRENT ASSIGNMENT FOR A OPHTHALMI LENS OR A LENS PART

PROCEDURE FOR THE CONTINUOUS PRODUCTION OF LIGHT CONDUCTORS WITH A STRUCTURED SURFACE

PROCEDURE FOR THE PRODUCTION FROM A PREFORM TO THE PRODUCTION OF OPTICAL PLASTIC COMPONENTS

PROCEDURE FOR THE PRODUCTION OF A LIGHT DIFFUSION FILM

Process for the preparation of rod lens and rod lens

Einstückige, homogene Stablinse (10) und ihre Herstellung aus einem Roh-Glaskörper (1) durch dessen Aufschmelzen in einer Werkzeugform (2), wobei ein vorstehender Teil des Roh-Glaskörpers (1) sich zu einer Kugelkalotte mit sphärischer, oder nahezu sphärischer Oberfläche verformt, die den konvexen Linsenabschnitt der Stablinse (10) bildet.

Process for the preparation of rod lens and rod lens

Einstückige, homogene Stablinse (10) und ihre Herstellung aus einem Roh-Glaskörper (1) durch dessen Aufschmelzen in einer Werkzeugform (2), wobei ein vorstehender Teil des Roh-Glaskörpers (1) sich zu einer Kugelkalotte mit sphärischer, oder nahezu sphärischer Oberfläche verformt, die den konvexen Linsenabschnitt der Stablinse (10) bildet.

PROCEDURE FOR THE PRODUCTION OF OPHTHALMI LENSES USING CIRCULAR BLANKS

PROCEDURE FOR THE PRODUCTION OF COLORED CONTACT CONTACTS

PROCEDURE FOR HYDRATION OF WEAK CONTACT CONTACTS

PRODUCTION OF LENSES FOR EYE-OPTICAL PURPOSES OF MEANS OF A EXZIMER LASER.

DEVICE AND PROCEDURE FOR SOLVABLE WELDING OF THE HALF-MOLDS FOR A LENS

PROCEDURE FOR THE PRODUCTION OF AN EYEGLASS LENS OR MASK LENS WITH AT LEAST ONE EMPLOYMENT

PROCEDURE FOR THE PRODUCTION OF A HOLOGRAPHIC OPTHALMI LENS

MICRORELIEFELEMENT AND ITS PRODUCTION

CONTACT CONTACTS AND PROCEDURES FOR YOUR PRODUCTION

REFLECTING ELEMENTS

TRANSPARENT LEADER MATERIAL AND PROCEDURE FOR THE PRODUCTION

HERSTELLUNGSVERFAHREN FÜR RETROREFLEKTIERENDE ELEMENTE MIT ERHÖHTER RÜCKSTREUUNG UNTER NASSEN BEDINGUNGEN

FORM FOR CUBE CORNER COURSES AND PROCEDURE FOR THEIR PRODUCTION

PROCEDURE FOR THE TRANSMISSION OF SWITCHES CONTACT CONTACTS

PROCEDURE FOR THE RECEIPT OF AN OPTICAL LENS AND CONNECTION AND A DEVICE FOR IMPLENTIERUNG THE PROCEDURE

PROCEDURE FOR THE RECEIPT OF AN OPTICAL LENS AND CONNECTION AND A DEVICE FOR IMPLENTIERUNG THE PROCEDURE

PROCEDURE FOR THE RECEIPT OF AN OPTICAL LENS AND CONNECTION AND A DEVICE FOR IMPLENTIERUNG THE PROCEDURE

PROCEDURE FOR THE RECEIPT OF AN OPTICAL LENS AND CONNECTION AND A DEVICE FOR IMPLENTIERUNG THE PROCEDURE

PROCEDURE FOR THE RECEIPT OF AN OPTICAL LENS AND CONNECTION AND A DEVICE FOR IMPLENTIERUNG THE PROCEDURE

PROCEDURE FOR THE RECEIPT OF AN OPTICAL LENS AND CONNECTION AND A DEVICE FOR IMPLENTIERUNG THE PROCEDURE

PROCEDURE FOR THE RECEIPT OF AN OPTICAL LENS AND CONNECTION AND A DEVICE FOR IMPLENTIERUNG THE PROCEDURE

PROCEDURE FOR THE RECEIPT OF AN OPTICAL LENS AND CONNECTION AND A DEVICE FOR IMPLENTIERUNG THE PROCEDURE

PROCEDURE FOR THE RECEIPT OF AN OPTICAL LENS AND CONNECTION AND A DEVICE FOR IMPLENTIERUNG THE PROCEDURE

PROCEDURE FOR THE RECEIPT OF AN OPTICAL LENS AND CONNECTION AND A DEVICE FOR IMPLENTIERUNG THE PROCEDURE

PROCEDURE FOR THE RECEIPT OF AN OPTICAL LENS AND CONNECTION AND A DEVICE FOR IMPLENTIERUNG THE PROCEDURE

PROCEDURE FOR THE RECEIPT OF AN OPTICAL LENS AND CONNECTION AND A DEVICE FOR IMPLENTIERUNG THE PROCEDURE

PROCEDURE FOR THE RECEIPT OF AN OPTICAL LENS AND CONNECTION AND A DEVICE FOR IMPLENTIERUNG THE PROCEDURE

MOULDING OPTICAL DEVICES

MAKING OPTHALMIC LENS

CONTROLLED CASTING OF SHRINKABLE MATERIAL

Excess polymer ring removal during ophthalmic lens manufacture

Reduction of excess polymeric flash ring

Methods and systems for leaching and releasing silicone hydrogel ophthalmic lenses with surfactant solutions

Process for applying a layered structure on a lens

Methods of inspecting ophthalmic lenses

Methods of demolding ophthalmic lenses

Multistage ophthalmic lens demold

Molding processes

Optical Element and Method of Producing the Same

Provided is an optical element including a substrate; a plurality of pillars arranged on the surface of the substrate at a pitch equal to or less than the wavelength of incident light; a medium filling gaps between the pillars, the medium having a refractive index different from that of the pillars; and a film-like portion disposed at a position where it covers the entirety of a light-incident surface formed of at least one of the surface of the substrate, the tip surfaces of the pillars, and the surface of the medium, the film-like portion having a refractive index different from that of the pillars. The film-like portion has a film thickness such that it exhibits a reflection-preventing function realized by interference, and the volume ratio of the pillars to the medium changes in a direction along the surface of the substrate.

Мастер-матрица для изготовления копий дифракционных оптических элементов

Полезная модель относится к технологической оснастке, применяемой при формировании штриховых структур на оптических поверхностях со сложной геометрической формой, и может быть использована в оптико-электронном приборостроении при массовом изготовлении выпуклых и вогнутых дифракционных решеток с асферическими поверхностями. Мастер-матрица содержит подложку с рабочей асферической поверхностью, на которой сформирована штриховая структура с тонким металлическим слоем. Мастер-матрица дополнительно содержит внутренний и внешний асферические слои из отвержденной полимерной композиции, при этом подложка выполнена со шлифованной сферической поверхностью, отвержденная полимерная композиция внутреннего асферического слоя, расположенного между подложкой и внешним асферическим слоем, содержит наполнитель в виде порошка с размером частиц не более 10 мкм из той же предварительно отвержденной полимерной композиции, а штриховая структура с тонким металлическим слоем сформирована на внешнем асферическом слое. Использование полезной модели позволяет упростить технологию и снизить трудоемкость изготовления мастер-матрицы приблизительно в 13-14 раз за счет исключения операций тонкого шлифования подложки для получения асферической поверхности, полирования этой поверхности и ее прецизионной доводки, а также операции по нарезанию штрихов на асферической поверхности. 1 ил. РОССИЙСКАЯ ФЕДЕРАЦИЯ (19) RU (11) (13) 196 869 U1 (51) МПК G02B 5/18 (2006.01) B29D 11/00 (2006.01) ФЕДЕРАЛЬНАЯ СЛУЖБА ПО ИНТЕЛЛЕКТУАЛЬНОЙ СОБСТВЕННОСТИ (12) ОПИСАНИЕ ПОЛЕЗНОЙ МОДЕЛИ К ПАТЕНТУ (52) СПК G02B 5/1847 (2020.01); B29D 11/00769 (2020.01) (21)(22) Заявка: 2019144420, 24.12.2019 (24) Дата начала отсчета срока действия патента: Дата регистрации: 18.03.2020 (45) Опубликовано: 18.03.2020 Бюл. № 8 1 9 6 8 6 9 R U (56) Список документов, цитированных в отчете о поиске: Справочник технолога-оптика, под. ред. М.А. Окатова, СПб., Политехника, 2004, с. 333-336. RU 2030770 C1, 10.03.1995. US 2013170041 A1, 04.07.2013. US ...

Method of fabricating light emitting device

A method of fabricating a light emitting device includes forming a plurality of light emitting elements on light emitting element mounting regions, respectively, of a substrate, forming lens supports on the light emitting element mounting regions, respectively, are raised relative to isolation regions of the substrate located between neighboring ones of the light emitting element mounting regions, and forming lenses covering the light emitting elements on the lens support patterns, respectively.

Optical lens unit and plastic lens forming mold and plastic lens manufacturing method therefor

Disclosed is an invention that aims to accurately position a lens barrel and an optical lens and form a plastic lens easily with a high-precision forming mold. A plastic lens is formed by filling resin into a cavity surrounded by a fixed mold, a movable mold, and inserts, which are removably incorporated into respective molds. A lens portion and conical surfaces of the plastic lens are formed with the inserts. This provides enhanced forming accuracy by making the conical surfaces and lens portion concentric with each other. When the plastic lens is to be incorporated into the lens barrel, the conical surface of the plastic lens is allowed to be in line contact with the vertical inner circumferential surface of the lens barrel to make the plastic lens concentric with the lens barrel for the purpose of accurate positioning.

Retroreflective sheeting including cube corner elements

The present disclosure is directed to lamina(e) comprising cube corner elements, a tool comprising an assembly of laminae and replicas thereof. The disclosure further relates to retroreflective sheeting.

Lens forming method, lens, and camera module

A lens forming method comprising the steps of: interposing an uncured resin between a lens molding plate and a flat-shaped transparent substrate that are disposed to face each other so as to keep an externally-opening distance; and performing light irradiation on the resin interposed between the lens molding plate and the transparent substrate so that curing of the resin advances from lens curved-surface parts on the lens molding plate toward a periphery thereof.

Lens

A lens is described which includes a substrate having a first side and an opposite second side. A first guided mode resonance grating is supported by the first side of the substrate and a second guided mode resonance grating is supported by the second side of the substrate. The second guided mode resonance grating can be offset from the first guided mode resonance grating. The second guided mode resonance grating can shape and reflect a wave front of an incident optical beam within the substrate towards the first guided mode resonance grating. The first guided mode resonance grating can redirect the reflected incident optical beam out of the second side of the substrate.

Low cost window production for hermetically sealed optical packages

Disclosed embodiments demonstrate batch processing methods for producing optical windows for microdevices. The windows protect the active elements of the microdevice from contaminants, while allowing light to pass into and out of the hermetically sealed microdevice package. Windows may be batch produced, reducing the cost of production, by fusing multiple metal frames to a single sheet of glass. In order to allow windows to be welded atop packages, disclosed embodiments keep a lip of metal without any glass after the metal frames are fused to the sheet of glass. Several techniques may accomplish this goal, including grinding grooves in the glass to provide a gap that prevents fusion of the glass to the metal frames along the outside edges in order to form a lip. The disclosed batch processing techniques may allow for more efficient window production, taking advantage of the economy of scale.

Performance evaluation method with x-ray and its usage

An aspect of the present invention relates to a method of evaluating performance of a film-forming material for forming a functional film on an eyeglass lens substrate or a functional film formed by the use of the film-forming material. The performance to be evaluated is selected from the group consisting of a sliding sensation of a surface of the functional film and an adhesion of the functional film, and the evaluation is conducted based on a change over time in a quantity of photoelectrons generated by irradiating with an X-ray the film-forming material or the functional film.

Modulated uv cure

The present invention relates to a process for effectively curing a lens forming material to form a lens, preferably a contact lens. In particular the present invention relates to a modulated UV/VIS irradiation curing process, preferably using UV light, wherein the lens forming material is first cured with a very high intensity for a first short time period and then with a significantly lower intensity for a significantly longer time period.

Film producing system

A film producing system for producing optical film includes a glue dispenser, a conveyor including a flexible base, a compression molding device, and a light curing device. The glue dispenser is configured for receiving glue therein and dispensing the glue onto the flexible base. The flexible base is configured for carrying the glue dispensed thereon from the glue dispenser to the compression molding device. The compression molding apparatus configured for press molding the glue dispensed on the flexible base to a predetermined shape. The flexible base is configured for carrying the shaped glue from the compression molding device to the light curing device. The light curing device is configured for curing the glue shaped by the compression molding device. The compression molding device includes a rotating pressing roller and a fixed pressing blocking configured for shaping the glue on the flexible base to the predetermined shape.

Methods of degassing ophthalmic lens monomer mixtures

Methods of degassing silicone hydrogel lens formulations are disclosed herein.

Optical members and devices employing the same

There are provided optical members having a microlens array structure that can be produced by a more simple process, as well as devices employing them. The optical members have on one main surface a microlens array formed using a replication process that employs a mold comprising a plurality of gas bubbles arranged on a replication surface. There are also provided devices that employ the optical members.

Method for manufacturing lens for electronic spectacles, lens for electronic spectacles, and electronic spectacles

A first recess ( 102 ) of a lower substrate ( 100 ) is coated with conductive ink to form a first auxiliary electrode layer ( 104 ), a lower electrode pattern ( 105 ) is formed thereon by vacuum deposition, a second recess ( 202 ) of an upper substrate ( 200 ) is coated with the conductive ink to form a second auxiliary electrode layer ( 204 ), an upper electrode pattern ( 205 ) is formed thereon by vacuum deposition, the upper and lower substrates are bonded to each other with an electric element ( 300 ) interposed between the lower substrate ( 100 ) and the upper substrate ( 100 ), and the upper and lower substrates are cut at positions on the overlap portion of the first auxiliary electrode layer ( 104 ) and the lower electrode pattern ( 105 ) and the overlap portion of the second auxiliary electrode layer ( 204 ) and the upper electrode pattern ( 205 ) so as to expose the cut surfaces of the substrates.

Production Method of Wafer Lens, Intermediate Die, Optical Component, Molding Die, and Production Method of Molding Die

Provided are a wafer lens production method, an intermediate die, an optical component, a molding die, and a molding die production method. The production method of a wafer lens ( 1 ) includes a first intermediate die production step using a die ( 7 ), a second intermediate die production step using the first intermediate die ( 8 ), and a wafer lens production step using the second intermediate die ( 9 ). A first intermediate-die substrate ( 80 ) is provided with a depressed section ( 85 ) on the surface facing the die ( 7 ). When photo-curable resin ( 84 A) is pressed, at least a portion closer to the first intermediate-die substrate ( 80 ) among the top ( 71 a ) and the peripheral section ( 77 ) of the die ( 7 ) is arranged in the depressed section ( 85 ), and a gap is provided so that the die ( 7 ) does not contact with a depressed plane ( 85 a ) of the depressed section ( 85 ).

Light diffusing film, polarizing plate, liquid crystal display device and production method of light diffusing film

A light diffusing film contains a thermoplastic resin as the main component and contains, in the thermoplastic resin, at least one kind of a light-transmitting particle having an average primary particle diameter of 3 to 10 μm, wherein the absolute value of the refractive index difference between the thermoplastic resin and the light-transmitting particle is from 0.01 to 0.06, wherein one surface has concavoconvex shape, the total haze value is from 15 to 30%, the internal haze value is from 5 to 25%, the surface haze value is from 5 to 20%, and the average film thickness is from 20 to 200 μm.

Method for manufacturing lens for electronic spectacles, lens for electronic spectacles, and electronic spectacles

A first recess ( 102 ) of a lower substrate ( 100 ) is coated with conductive ink to form a first auxiliary electrode layer ( 104 ), a lower electrode pattern ( 105 ) is formed thereon by vacuum deposition, a second recess ( 202 ) of an upper substrate ( 200 ) is coated with the conductive ink to form a second auxiliary electrode layer ( 204 ), an upper electrode pattern ( 205 ) is formed thereon by vacuum deposition, the upper and lower substrates are bonded to each other with an electric element ( 300 ) interposed between the lower substrate ( 100 ) and the upper substrate ( 100 ), and the upper and lower substrates are cut at positions on the overlap portion of the first auxiliary electrode layer ( 104 ) and the lower electrode pattern ( 105 ) and the overlap portion of the second auxiliary electrode layer ( 204 ) and the upper electrode pattern ( 205 ) so as to expose the cut surfaces of the substrates.

Product comprising a flexible ophtalmic lens, and method for mounting such a flexible ophtalmic lens on an eyeglasses lens

A product ( 30 ) for optical use and a method of using the product, which includes at least two splittable superposed layers, namely a transparent and flexible optical layer ( 31 ) suitable for sticking onto a lens of an eyeglass frame, and a first packaging layer ( 35 ) for packaging the optical layer and presenting stiffness greater than the stiffness of the optical layer so as to enable the product to be machined via a conventional appliance for shaping eyeglass lenses.

Coated film manufacturing method and coating machine

A coated film manufacturing method and a coating machine are provided which can prevent deformation of a die coater due to evaporation of a coating liquid and prevent surface deficiency occurring when starting the coating. A coating machine is prepared which includes a die coater having a manifold, a slot communicating with the manifold, and a lip face formed at an end of the slot, a heat-insulating plate being disposed in a region below the lip face of the die coater and having a tapered top end portion, and a depressurizing chamber being disposed upstream in a web conveying direction from the die coater. The coating machine is made to stand by at a position for forming a clearance greater than a predetermined clearance between the coating machine and the web at the time of coating while flowing the coating liquid from the die coater.

Composite optical element and process for production thereof, and imaging device and optical recording/reproduction device each equipped with the composite optical element

The present invention provides a composite optical element including a resin layer that is less susceptible to yellowing and has small cure shrinkage during formation. The present invention is a composite optical element including a resin layer obtained by polymerizing a resin composition containing a (meth)acrylate compound of a saturated aliphatic epoxy compound, a multifunctional isocyanurate compound, and a photopolymerization initiator.

Light diffusing film, polarizing plate, image display device and production method of light diffusing film

A light diffusing film contains a thermoplastic resin as the main component and containing, in the thermoplastic resin, (A) a light-transmitting particle having an average primary particle diameter of 1 to 10 μm, wherein there is substantially no refractive index difference between the thermoplastic resin and the light-transmitting particle, wherein one surface has concavoconvex shape, the total haze value is from 5 to 40%, and the average film thickness is from 20 to 200 μm.

Methods of Adjustment Free Manufacture Of Focus Free Camera Modules

Methods are provided for wafer scale manufacturing camera modules without adjustment components to compensate for assembly errors and optical errors incurred within manufacturing tolerances. Camera modules are assembled in wafer arrays from arrays of image sensors, arrays of lens structures and arrays of optical trim elements. At least one of the arrays is a wafer. Lens structures are configured to provide less optical power than necessary to focus an image at infinity on image sensors without trim elements. A test performed during the wafer scale assembly of camera modules, after at least the sensor array and the lens structure array assembled, determines optical errors by identifying optical distortions and aberrations quantified in terms of optical power, astigmatism, coma, optical axis shift and optical axis reorientation deficiencies. Corresponding trim elements are configured to counteract distortions and aberrations prior to singulating useful camera modules from the array.

Methods materials and systems for producing a contact lens and contact lenses produced using said methods materials and systems

Disclosed are methods, materials and systems for producing contact lenses and contact lenses produced using said methods, materials and systems. According to some embodiments, a contact lens produced by said methods, materials and systems includes an extra-ocular indicator (“EOI”) adapted to alter in color upon removal of said lens from an eye. The EOI may be at least partially composed of a pigment adapted to become relatively more visible when the contact lens is outside an eye than when the contact lens is placed in an eye.

Method of manufacturing blazed diffractive grating and method of manufacturing mold for manufacturing blazed diffractive grating

A method of manufacturing a blazed diffractive grating includes a first step of forming a first groove having a first surface and a second surface by moving, in the first direction at a first position in the second direction, a cutting tool having a first cutting blade and a second cutting blade to cut the object; a second step of forming a second groove by moving, in the first direction at a second position separated from the first position in the second direction by a grating pitch, the cutting tool to cut the object; and a third step of forming a blazed surface of the first groove using the first cutting blade by moving, in the first direction at a third position between the first position and the second position, the cutting tool to cut the first surface of the first groove.

Microelectromechanical optical shutter system

A microelectromechanical shutter system includes an actuator beam formed in a substrate, at least one actuator electrode spaced apart and electrically isolated from the actuator beam, the at least one actuator electrode angling away from a base of the actuator beam to actuate the actuator beam using a zipper action, and a fiber-optic channel in the substrate to receive a fiber-optic cable. A shutter mirror is included on a distal end of the actuator beam, with the shutter mirror in substantial alignment with a centerline of the fiber-optic channel. Upon application of a voltage between the actuator beam and the at least one actuator electrode, an electrostatic force is created between them to move the shutter mirror across the end of the fiber-optic channel.

Method of enhancing irradiance profile from solar concentrator

Embodiments of the present invention include structures and methods for enhancing illumination uniformity from solar concentrators. Certain embodiments may use features on a reflective layer to globally correct for deviation in reflective behavior from a desired shape. Local features such as facets on a reflective layer are formed such that the resulting illumination profile represents a superposition of multiple facets. Features may be formed on a back film to correct the reflectance of the back film. In some embodiments, features may be formed on a front film to correct a profile from refraction. In some embodiments the corrections are for line concentrators. Global and local correction techniques may be used together, and may be used on front film or reflective film(s) together or separately. Global and/or local correction may also be used in combination with other approaches, such as secondary optic receiver compensation.

Curved display panel manufacturing method

The present invention relates to a method for manufacturing a curved display panel. The method for manufacturing a curved display panel using a lower substrate and an upper substrate made of glass and opposite each other, and a liquid crystal layer formed between the lower substrate and the upper substrate, comprises: a step of cutting out portions of outer surfaces of the lower substrate and the upper substrate such that the thicknesses of the substrates are reduced to a preset level; and a step of bending the cut lower substrate and the cut upper substrate into a desired curved shape, and forming transparent polymer layers, having shapes identical to the desired curved shape, onto outer surfaces of the substrates, respectively, or attaching transparent substrates, which are prefabricated into shapes identical to the desired curved shape, onto outer surfaces of the substrates, respectively.

Process for producing article having fine concavo-convex structure on its surface and process for producing wire-grid polarizer

Processes for producing an article having a fine concavo-convex structure on the surface of a transparent substrate and a wire-grid polarizer, with high quality with high productivity, with which a concavo-convex layer having a large area can easily be achieved. The process comprises a step (I) of forming an interlayer (A) on the surface of a substrate film, a step (II) of forming a concavo-convex layer (B) having a fine concavo-convex structure on its surface, on the surface of the interlayer (A) by imprinting technology, and a step (IV) of separating a laminate comprising the interlayer (A) and the concavo-convex layer (B) from the substrate film and laminating the laminate to the surface of a transparent substrate so that the interlayer (A) faces the transparent substrate side. Further, a process for producing a wire-grid polarizer employing the production process.

Method for Producing Photochromatic Optical Elements, and Photochromatic Optical Elements

The present invention refers to a process for the preparation of photochromatic optical elements, and corresponding photochromatic optical elements. Starting from a given optical body, the process according to the invention comprises the following steps: depositing a first layer comprising a transparent resin at least onto a part of said optical body; depositing onto the first layer previously deposited a second layer comprising photochromatic pigments.

Facet deformation minimizing fresnel lens die roller and manufacturing method

A die roller and method for making a die roller for use in manufacturing Fresnel lens angular segments or sub-segments, the die roller having one or more segment dies and curvilinear Fresnel facet dies, the Fresnel facet dies having a collar, a peak, and a base, the collar being sloped, the peak being rounded, and the base being rounded, according to a die algorithm based upon one or more facet factors, in order to reduce the deformation of Fresnel lens angular segments or sub-segments extruded with the die roller.

Fabrication process for mastering imaging lens arrays

A process and method for fabricating a master lens array for use in the manufacture of duplicate lens arrays is provided. The fabrication methods provided herein are capable of maximizing the quality of the master lens array in an efficient and cost effective manner, thereby reducing the propagation of errors in the lenses formed using the master lens array.

Multi-Stereoscopic Viewing Apparatus

A method for creating a three-dimensional multi-stereoscopic viewing apparatus includes determining characteristics of an electronically illuminating color matrix panel display having first a pixel arrangement. The method also includes determining a specification for a lenticular lens configured to convert the first pixel arrangement to a second pixel arrangement and placing the lenticular lens on the display panel. The specification for the lenticular lens is determined by calculating a viewing distance from a refraction index, a width of the display panel, and an average distance between human eyes. Determining the specification for the lenticular lens also includes determining a viewing angle that maximizes viewing characteristics and determining characteristics of the lenticular lens.

Die and method for manufacturing die, and anti-reflection coating

A mold includes an anodized porous alumina layer over its surface. The anodized porous alumina layer has a plurality of first and second recessed portions. The plurality of second recessed portions have a two-dimensional size of not less than 190 nm and not more than 50 μm when viewed in a direction normal to the mold surface and have a plurality of minute recessed portions over its inner surface. The plurality of minute recessed portions have a two-dimensional size of not less than 10 nm and not more than 200 nm; and have a two-dimensional size of not less than 10 nm and not more than 200 nm. The plurality of first recessed portions are provided between the plurality of second recessed portions. The average value of the two-dimensional size of the plurality of second recessed portions is greater than that of the plurality of first recessed portions.

Method and apparatus for transferring objects between two consecutive processing stations being operated with different cycle speeds

A method for transferring objects (e.g. ophthalmic or contact lenses) between two consecutive processing stations, e.g. processing stations having differing cycle times or cycle speeds, including removing the objects from a preceding processing station, in which objects are advanced with a first cycle speed, transporting the objects to a subsequent processing station including a plurality of consecutively arranged receptacles ( 1 - 10 ), which are advanced through the subsequent processing station with a second cycle speed faster than the first cycle speed. The objects may be transported via at least one feed tube ( 12, 13 ) ending in a respective transfer nozzle ( 14, 15 ) arranged in vicinity of a corresponding one of the receptacles ( 1 - 10 ) and which is aligned with an inlet of the receptacle ( 4, 5; 4, 6 ). The respective transfer nozzles ( 14, 15 ) can be moved synchronously with and in the direction of advancement of corresponding receptacle.

Contiguous microlens array

The present disclosure provides a contiguous microlens array, which consists of a plurality of touching microlenses, wherein the adjacent microlenses are connected to each other to form a contiguous microlens array and curvatures of every angle cross section of each microlens are the same. The shape of the curved surface of a microlens in the microlens array is selectively adjusted according to its position in the array and the incident angle of light incident thereto.

Colored ink for pad transfer printing of silicone hydrogel lenses

The present invention provides a method for making colored silicone hydrogel contact lenses. The method of the invention comprises the steps of: (a) providing a contact lens constructed of a silicone hydrogel; (b) applying a color coat to at least a portion of a surface of the lens with an ink, wherein the ink comprises at least one colorant, a silicone-containing binder polymer, one or more vinylic monomers, and optionally a diluent, wherein the silicone-containing binder polymer is a copolymerization product of a polymerizable mixture including (i) at least one hydrophilic vinylic monomer; (ii) at least one functionalizing vinylic monomer; (iii) at least one silicone-containing vinylic monomer or macromer; (c) curing the ink in the presence of an adhesion promoter, thereby causing the color coat to adhere to the lens.

Film and uses thereof

Disclosed is a film composed of a resin having a thiourethane bond, wherein the molar ratio (S/N) of sulfur to nitrogen contained in the resin is equal to or more than 0.8 and less than 3. According to the present invention, the film is excellent in a balance among high refractive index, low birefringence and light transmittance, and further excellent in a balance of mechanical characteristics such as toughness, hardness and dimensional stability, so that effects of deformation and the like during processing are very small, and the film is further excellent in solvent resistance as well.

Recessed optical surfaces

An optics block includes a substrate having first and second opposing surfaces, the substrate being a first material, a plurality of through holes extending in the substrate between the first and second opposing surface, a second material, different than the first material, filling a portion of the through holes and extending on a portion of the first surface of the substrate outside the through holes, and a first lens structure in the second material and corresponding to each of the through holes.

Stacked integrated component media insert for an ophthalmic device

This invention discloses methods and apparatus for providing a media insert with an energy source to an ophthalmic lens. The energy source is capable of powering a component included within the ophthalmic lens. In some embodiments, an ophthalmic lens is cast molded from a silicone hydrogel and the component includes an electro-optical lens portion.

Apparatus for manufacturing stacked integrated component media inserts for ophthalmic devices

This invention discloses methods and apparatus for providing a media insert with an energy source to an ophthalmic lens. The energy source is capable of powering a component included within the ophthalmic lens. In some embodiments, an ophthalmic lens is cast molded from a silicone hydrogel and the component includes an electro-optical lens portion.

Photochromic optical article comprising a saturated photochromic coating and a film absorbing uv radiation

The invention relates to a photochromic optical article with reduced thermal dependency, comprising: (a) a transparent substrate, (b) a saturated photochromic layer having, in the activated state and at a temperature of 20° C. or greater, a relative transmission factor of less than 1% in the visible range, and (c) an anti-UV coating of plastic material at least partially covering the saturated photochromic layer, the said anti-UV coating containing at least one agent which absorbs UV radiation (anti-UV agent) and is distributed in a pattern consisting of a multitude of points, each having a surface area of less than 0.15 mm 2, the average distance between two neighbouring points lying between 0.5 and 2 mm and the ratio of the overall surface area of all the points to the total surface area of the anti-UV coating being such that the relative transmission factor of the optical article in the visible range in the activated state and at 20° C. or greater is at least equal to 5%. The invention also relates to two methods for manufacturing such an optical article.

Color electronic paper device and manufacturing method thereof

A color electronic paper device and manufacturing method thereof are provided. The device includes: a front panel; a color filter layer, placed over the front panel; a color protection layer, being a thermoplastic transparent layer placed over the color filter layer; an adhesive layer, placed over the color protection layer; and a cover, placed over the adhesive layer.

Method for manufacturing array substrate and array substrate, and method for manufacturing screen and screen

A method for manufacturing an array substrate includes forming a plurality of holes in a film shape substrate having thermal plasticity, in which the holes have a diameter of 0.25 times to 2 times a thickness of the substrate, and a pitch of 5 times to 40 times the diameter of the holes; and heating a molding member provided with a plurality of convex portions or concave portions in an array pattern, pressing the substrate provided with the plurality of holes, and transferring the plurality of convex portions or concave portions to the substrate.

Interlocking optical fiber

An optical fiber includes an interlocking microstructure formed on an outer periphery of the fiber that configures the fiber to be interlocked with another optical fiber including a complementary interlocking microstructure coating.

Highly efficient optical gratings with reduced thickness requirements and impedance-matching layers

An optical grating comprising a grating layer and two surface layers, the layers being arranged with the grating layer between the surface layers. The grating layer comprises a set of multiple, discrete, elongated first grating regions that comprise a first dielectric material and are arranged with intervening elongated second grating regions. The bulk refractive index of the dielectric material of the first grating regions is larger than the bulk refractive index of the second grating regions. The first surface layer comprises a first impedance matching layer, and the second surface layer comprises either (i) a second impedance matching layer or (ii) a reflective layer. Each said impedance matching layer is arranged to reduce reflection of an optical signal transmitted through the corresponding surface of the grating layer, relative to reflection of the optical signal in the absence of said impedance matching layer.

Anti-reflection film

The present invention provides an anti-reflection film having excellent optical property, excellent excoriation resistance, and antistatic function at low production costs. The present invention includes an anti-reflection film in which a localized layer and a low refractive index layer are stacked in this order on at least one surface of a transparent substrate, the localized layer is stacked with an intermediate layer, a hard coat layer, an antistatic layer containing a conductive material, and a leveling layer containing a leveling material in this order, which are localized, at least from the side of the transparent substrate, and the leveling material contains at least a fluorocompound or a compound which has a siloxane bond.

Production method for a headlight lens and headlight lens for a motor vehicle headlight

The present disclosure is directed to a method for manufacturing a batch of motor vehicle headlight lenses, each lens comprising a lens body and a convexly curved optically operative surface. The method comprising pressing a pre-form between a first mould and a second mould, which second mould comprises a first and second mould sections. An offset depending on the volume of the pre-form a step is pressed into the headlight lens between the second mould section and the first mould section, wherein the first mould section is set back with respect to the second mould section at least in the region of the offset, and wherein the height of a step of a headlight lens of the batch differs by more than 0.05 mm from the height of a step of at least one further headlight lens of the batch.

Image relay waveguide and method of producing same

Described are embodiments of a process including patterning one or more reflectors on a surface of a substrate of a material, the surface oriented at a selected angle relative to a (100) crystallographic plane of the material, and etching one or more reflectors in the surface, each reflector including one or more reflective surfaces formed by (111) crystallographic planes of the material. Also described are process embodiments for forming a molded waveguide including preparing a waveguide mold, the waveguide mold comprising a master mold including one or more reflectors on a surface of a substrate of a master mold material, the surface oriented at a selected angle relative to a (100) crystallographic plane of the material, each reflector including one or more reflective surfaces formed by (111) crystallographic planes of the material, injecting a waveguide material into the waveguide mold, and releasing the molded waveguide from the waveguide mold.

Silicone hydrogel lenses with nano-textured surfaces

The invention is related to a method for making a silicone hydrogel contact lens having a nano-textured surface which mimics the surface texture of cornea of human eye. A method of the invention comprises creating a prime coating having nano-textures through controlled imbibition and/or depositions of a reactive polymeric coating material and fixing the nano-textures by crosslinking a hydrophilic polymeric material onto the prime coating to form a crosslinked polymeric coating that perserves the nano-textures of the prime coating and provides a nano-textured surface to the contact lens.

Method of preparing an ophthalmic lens fitted with a memory mark

A method of preparing an ophthalmic lens ( 20 ) for mounting in an eyeglass frame, the ophthalmic lens including a memory mark ( 28 ) that is situated on one of its ophthalmic faces ( 22 ) and that forms a code storing in digital form at least one item of information relating to a mechanical, geometrical, or optical characteristic of the ophthalmic lens. The method includes three steps: a) acquiring a raw image of at least a portion of the optical face of the ophthalmic lens on which an image of the memory mark appears; b) processing the raw image acquired in step a) in order to decode the information stored in the code; and c) centering and then shaping the ophthalmic lens as a function of the information decoded in step b).

Optical waveguide and method of manufacturing the same, and optical waveguide device

An optical wave guide includes an optical waveguide layer in which a core layer is surrounded by a cladding layer, a light path converting portion provided to a light entering side and a light emitting side of the optical waveguide layer respectively, a light entering portion demarcated in an outer surface of the cladding layer, in which a light is entered to the light path converting portion of the light entering side; and a light emitting portion demarcated in an outer surface of the cladding laver, in which a light from the light path converting portion of the light emitting side is emitted, wherein an outer surface of the cladding layer except the light entering portion and the light emitting portion is formed as a roughened. surface.

Method for fabricating light guide plate

A method for fabricating a light guide plate includes the following steps. Injection molding a light guide plate to obtain a light guide plate with a stub. Cutting away the stub to obtain a light guide plate with a cut edge. Providing a thermal resetting apparatus having an nano release material layer. A thermal melting temperature of the nano release material layer is higher than that of the light guide plate, heating the thermal resetting apparatus to make a temperature of the nano release material layer higher than the thermal melting temperature of the nano release material layer. And resetting the cut edge of the light guide plate by contacting the nano release material layer of the thermal resetting apparatus with the cut edge of the light guide plate to obtain a light guide plate with a smooth edge.

Optical element

The present invention provides an optical element including, at least partially, a fine concavo-convex structure including a convex part in which an edge line part runs continuously in a net-like manner, in which at least a part of the edge line part is formed to be deeper in a depth direction of the concave part than an edge line intersection part at which the edge line part intersects.

Method for Extruding a Drop Cable

The present disclosure relates to a fiber optic cable and a method for manufacturing the cable. The cable includes an outer jacket that defines a fiber passage and first and second reinforcing member passages, an optical fiber ribbon, and reinforcing members. The method includes extruding the jacket, feeding the ribbon into the fiber passage, and feeding the reinforcing members into the reinforcing member passages. The jacket has a width and a thickness. The width is longer than the thickness. The reinforcing member passages are positioned on opposite sides of the fiber passage. The reinforcing members are paid-off from a single spool by paying-off a precursor reinforcing member from the spool. The precursor reinforcing member can be divided (e.g., by using a slitter) into the reinforcing members which are then fed into the reinforcing member passages.

Electronic eyeglass and liquid crystal lens production methods

An object of the present invention is to provide electronic eyeglass and liquid crystal lens production methods that eliminate the need for forming a liquid crystal injection path in the liquid crystal lens, while making provisions so as to be able to sufficiently maintain a prescribed gap between substrates. The electronic eyeglass and liquid crystal lens production methods includes the steps of placing a sealing agent so as to form a closed planar region on at least one of first and second transparent substrates, dropping a liquid crystal material into an inside space enclosed by the sealing agent, bonding the other of the transparent substrates onto the one transparent substrate on which the liquid crystal material has been dripped, and filling a resin into a space created outside the sealing agent.

Lens Array Production Method and Laminated Lens Array Production Method

A method of manufacturing a lens array includes the steps of feeding a first curable resin between a first array mold and a plate member and curing the first resin; separating the plate member from the first array mold; feeding a second curable resin between the first array mold and a second array mold while leaving the cured first resin on the first array mold, and curing the second resin; and removing the first array mold and the second array mold.

Printer and printing method

The present invention provides a printer and printing method that forms a lenticular lens or a transparent structure based on pseudo-embossment printing or the like on paper having penetrability, and an inkjet printer performs: with respect to a base material 9 having a characteristic of being penetrated by radiation-curable ink, an undercoating step of using radiation-curable transparent ink to form a thin undercoat layer 94; an undercoat curing step of irradiating the formed undercoat layer 94 with radiation to completely solidify the formed undercoat layer 94; a transparent structure forming step of using the radiation-curable transparent ink to form a spacer layer 96 and microlens layer 97 as a desired transparent structure on the solidified undercoat layer 94; and a transparent structure curing step of afterward further irradiating the radiation to cure the formed spacer layer 96 and microlens layer 97.

Method for manufacturing a modified optical fiber

A modified optical fiber comprises one Surface Light Field Emulation (s-LiFE) segment, comprising a core; a cladding; and multiple controlled nanoscale diffusion centers to emit light through the side of the optical fibers. Optionally, the modified optical fiber has a coating. The nanoscale diffusion centers are physical geometric patterns or composition patterns in the cladding or the coating. The s-LiFE optical fiber is a member of an illumination system further comprising a light source. The method of making of said s-LiFE optical fiber comprises a fiber spooning step. 1. A method for making a modified optical fiber comprises a fiber spooning process , comprising:a) providing a template (or mold) with mirror image topography on the surface resembling with the desired result topography of one or more optical fibers, wherein at least one optical fiber has a Tg;b) positioning the template (or mold) on one or more drums;c) positioning the optical fiber circumferentially around the drums, wherein the optical fiber can completely surround the drum surface or only make physical contact with a portion of circumferential surface of the drum;d) spooling optical fibers along two or more drums by rotating the drums, wherein the drums includes either a template drum or non template drums;e) increasing the surface temperature of the optical fibers;f) pressing the optical fibers against a mode drum by pulling fiber through the spooling system which provides tension on the fiber line;g) transferring the pattern from the template to the optical fibers;h) allowing the optical fibers to cool; andi) releasing the mold from the optical fibers.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the optical fiber comprises a core and a cladding claim 1 , and the Tg of the optical fiber is the Tg of the cladding material.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the topography of the template comprises repeated nanostructures.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the template is part of the drum claim 1 , being ...

METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING A TWO-DIMENSIONAL POLYMER OPTICAL WAVEGUIDE

The present invention relates to a method for manufacturing a two-dimensional polymer optical waveguide, which is used for manufacturing a two-dimensional optical waveguide through simplified processes using a single imprint original master. The method includes: replicating a pattern through a first hot-embossing process on a thermoplastic polymer sheet using a single original master; forming a buffer layer on the surface of the replicated pattern; manufacturing a polymer mold having a cladding pattern on the other side without a buffer layer through a second hot-embossing process using the original master; replicating a pattern by molding the polymer mold out of an elastic material and forming an upper elastic mold and a lower elastic mold by vertically separating the elastic material; and forming middle cladding using the upper and lower elastic molds, filling regions on and below the middle cladding with core resin patterns, and performing a curing process after stacking upper and lower cladding to form a two-dimensional optical waveguide. 1. A method for manufacturing a two-dimensional polymer optical waveguide , comprising the steps of:replicating a pattern on a thermoplastic polymer sheet through a first hot-embossing process using a single original master;forming a buffer layer on the surface of the replicated pattern;manufacturing a polymer mold having a cladding pattern on the other surface having no buffer layer formed thereon through a second hot-embossing process using the original master;forming an upper elastic mold and a lower elastic mold by molding the polymer mold out of an elastic material to replicate the pattern and vertically separating the elastic material;forming an intermediate clad using the upper and lower elastic molds; andforming a two-dimensional optical waveguide by filling upper and lower patterns of the intermediate clad with a core resin, stacking upper and lower clads, and then performing a curing process.2. The method according to ...

Method for Producing Wafer Lens

A method for producing a wafer lens provided with a lens portion made of a photo-curable resin on one face of a substrate. The method includes a dispensing step, a curing step and a releasing step. In the dispensing step, a photo-curable resin material is dispensed on at least one of (i) a mold having a molding surface in a shape corresponding to an optical surface shape of the lens portion and (ii) the one face of the substrate. The photo-curable resin material has a viscosity of 10000 cP or more at 25° C. In the dispensing step, the photo-curable resin material is heated so that the viscosity of the photo-curable resin material becomes between 1000 cP and 10000 cP, and dispensed. 1. A method for producing a wafer lens provided with a lens portion made of a photo-curable resin on one face of a substrate , the method comprising:a dispensing step to dispense a photo-curable resin material on at least one of (i) a mold having a molding surface in a shape corresponding to an optical surface shape of the lens portion and (ii) the one face of the substrate;a curing step to press the photo-curable resin material by bringing the mold and the substrate close to each other, and irradiate the photo-curable resin material with light so as to cure the photo-curable resin material after the dispensing step; anda releasing step to release the lens portion formed by the curing from the mold after the curing step, whereinthe photo-curable resin material has a viscosity of 10000 cP or more at 25° C., andin the dispensing step, the photo-curable resin material is heated so that the viscosity of the photo-curable resin material becomes between 1000 cP and 10000 cP, and dispensed.2. (canceled)3. The method for producing a wafer lens according to claim 1 , wherein in the dispensing step claim 1 , the mold is heated.4. The method for producing a wafer lens according to claim 1 , wherein in the curing step claim 1 , the photo-curable resin material is pressed by the mold and the substrate ...

Partially reflecting multilayer optical films with reduced color

A multilayer optical film body includes a first and second packet of microlayers. Each packet partially transmits and partially reflects light over an extended wavelength range, such as the visible region, for normally incident light polarized along a first principal axis of the film body. In combination, the first and second packets have an intermediate reflection and transmission (e.g. 5-95% internal transmission, on average) for the normally incident light, and similar intermediate reflection/transmission (e.g. 10-90% internal transmission, on average) for oblique light. The packets are laminated or otherwise connected so that light can pass through the packets sequentially. In at least a first test area of the film body, a high frequency spectral variability of the combination of packets is less than a high frequency spectral variability of the first packet by itself, and may also be less than a high frequency spectral variability of the second packet by itself.

METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING OPTICAL ELEMENT, AND OPTICAL ELEMENT MOLDING DIE

Provided is an optical element manufacturing method for manufacturing optical elements having opposing optical surfaces by using a pair of molding dies having molding surfaces, in which each molding die is provided with a molding surface for molding a first optical element and a molding surface for molding a second optical element, wherein the later molding surface is distinct from the former one and is used to adjust the relative positions of the pair of molding dies, and in which each molding die is used to perform the steps of: molding the second optical element; determining the misalignment between the opposing optical surfaces from the transmitted wavefront aberration of the second optical element; adjusting the relative position between the molding dies on the basis of the determined relative displacement; and molding the first optical element by using the molding dies, the relative position of which has been adjusted. 16-. (canceled)7. A method of manufacturing a first optical element having opposing optical surfaces , comprising steps of:molding a second optical element by using a pair of molding dies having a pair of first opposing surfaces to mold optical surfaces of the first optical element and a pair of second opposing surfaces to mold the second optical element, the second optical element having a configuration different from a configuration of the first optical element;measuring an amount of misalignment of a relative position of the opposing optical surfaces of the second optical element based on transmitted wavefront aberration caused by the second optical element molded by the pair of second opposing surfaces; andadjusting the relative position of the pair of molding dies based on the amount of the misalignment of the relative position measured in the measuring step;molding the first optical element by using the pair of molding dies, the relative position of which has been adjusted in the step of adjusting the relative position, andwherein the pair ...

PRODUCTION OF A TRANSPARENT OPTICAL COMPONENT HAVING A CELLULAR STRUCTURE

The invention relates to a transparent optical component having a cellular structure, comprising a network of walls (), that forms a set of cells () that are juxtaposed parallel to a component surface. In order to produce such a component, an irregular set of points () in the surface of the component is determined, each point being used to form a centre of one of the cells. A position and an orientation of each wall are then determined such that the set of cells forms a Voronoï partition of the surface of the component. The component has a level of transparency that is compatible with an optical or ophthalmological use. 1. A method of producing a transparent optical component having a cellular structure , adapted to provide a view of an object located on a first side of the component and at a first distance from said component , for a user situated on a second side of the component opposite the first side and at a second distance from said component , the component comprising a network of walls forming a set of cells juxtaposed parallel to a surface of the component , between the first and second sides , each wall extending perpendicularly to the surface of the component to separate two adjacent cells , and each wall having a thickness , parallel to the surface of the component , of between 0.1 μm and 5 μm , said method comprising:/1/ determining a set of points in the surface of the component with an irregular distribution of said points in said surface, each point being used to form a center of one of the cells; and/2/ forming a Voronoi partition of said surface of the component, forming the Voronoi partition including determining a position and an orientation of each wall parallel to the surface of the component, said Voronoi partition including polygons constructed from the centers of the cells, such that said network of walls contains at least five walls having different respective orientations parallel to the surface of the component.2. A method according to ...

METHOD OF MANUFACTURING AN OPHTHALMIC LENS FOR PROVIDING AN OPTICAL DISPLAY

A method of manufacturing an ophthalmic lens is provided where a first entry surface (A) is formed by making in the lens a molded cavity by means of a stud (C) secured to the second mold portion (B), and that the light guide () is temporarily secured to said stud (C) prior to molding. The second entry surface (B) is formed by making in the lens a molded cavity by means of a mold part (A) comprised of a peripheral cylindrical element (), the first mold portion (A) being placed above this peripheral cylindrical element () and the space between the first mold portion A and the second mold portion (B) being closed by this peripheral cylindrical element (). 1. A method of manufacturing an ophthalmic lens , said lens having a front face and a rear face , and into which light beams emitted by an optical element of a light beam generator system are introduced and directed towards the eye of the wearer to enable information content to be viewed by means of a transparent light guide , said light beam generator system being constituted by two optical pieces , a first optical piece placed on a first entry surface of the rear face of the lens and a second optical piece placed on a second entry surface of the front face of the lens , said method comprising:molding the lens between a first mold portion and a second mold portion whereinthe first entry surface is formed by making in the lens a molded cavity by means of a stud secured to the second mold portion, and that the light guide is temporarily secured to said stud prior to molding;the second entry surface is formed by making in the lens a molded cavity by means of a mold part comprised of a peripheral cylindrical element, the first mold portion being placed above this peripheral cylindrical element and the space between the first mold portion and the second mold portion being closed by this peripheral peripheral element.2. A method according to claim 1 , wherein said peripheral cylindrical element with said mold part is made ...

Method and system for producing liquid crystal panel

An object of the invention is to provide a method and a system for manufacturing a liquid crystal panel, which allow more successful bonding of an optical film to a liquid crystal cell. A pressing force Fa per unit area applied when the optical film is pressed by the first roller and a pressing force Fb per unit area applied when the liquid crystal cell is pressed by the second roller satisfy the relation Fa>Fb. On the first roller side, the feed may fail to be stabilized due to the influence of tension fluctuations or vibration acting on the first optical film, so that air bubbles may occur. When the second roller side, where such an influence does not occur, contributes more to the feed of the liquid crystal cell, the liquid crystal cell can be successfully fed in the process of bonding the optical film thereto.

Apparatus and method for working an optical lens and also a transporting containing for optical lenses

A device and a method for processing an optical lens as well as a corresponding shipping container for multiple optical lenses are proposed, whereby the presence of necessary or specific operating means is acquired preferably automatically, in particular by means of corresponding detection devices, and/or is indicated for the respective processing of necessary lenses and/or other operating means, such as tools. In particular, a user guidance is provided, which as an alternative or in addition indicates a necessary clamping or reclamping of the lens or assigned block pieces and/or necessary tool-changing, or the like.

Using the light adjustable lens (lal) to increase the depth of focus by inducing targeted amounts of asphericity

In general, the present invention relates to optical elements, which can be modified post-manufacture such that different versions of the element will have different optical properties. In particular, the present invention relates to lenses, such as intraocular lenses, which can be converted into aspheric lenses post-fabrication. Also, the present invention relates to a method for forming aspheric lenses post-fabrication.

Detail on triggers: transitional states

A multi-display device is adapted to turn on and off certain device functionality based on one or more of device state and triggers. These triggers include a transition trigger, an open trigger and a closed trigger. Furthermore, and based on one or more of these triggers and device state, the device can provide feedback to a user, such as visual feedback, audio feedback and vibration feedback to assist a user with determining when the device is changing state. The operation of the primary screen, secondary screen, system and feedback options are also described relative to the beginning and endpoint of the device transition. Furthermore, the trigger corresponding to a transitional trigger where primary and secondary screens have a certain angle orientation and the trigger corresponding to a trigger point where the primary and secondary screens have a second angle orientation relative to one another are described.

Smartpad - suspended app management

A multi-display device is adapted to be dockable or otherwise associatable with an additional device. In accordance with one exemplary embodiment, the multi-display device is dockable with a smartpad. The exemplary smartpad can include a screen, a touch sensitive display, a configurable area, a gesture capture region(s) and a camera. The smartpad can also include a port adapted to receive the device. The exemplary smartpad is able to cooperate with the device such that information displayable on the device is also displayable on the smartpad. Furthermore, any one or more of the functions on the device are extendable to the smartpad, with the smartpad capable of acting as an input/output interface or extension of the smartpad. Therefore, for example, information from one or more of the displays on the multi-screen device is displayable on the smartpad.

Smartpad dual screen keyboard

A multi-display device is adapted to be dockable or otherwise associatable with an additional device. In accordance with one exemplary embodiment, the multi-display device is dockable with a smartpad. The exemplary smartpad can include a screen, a touch sensitive display, a configurable area, a gesture capture region(s) and a camera. The smartpad can also include a port adapted to receive the device. The exemplary smartpad is able to cooperate with the device such that information displayable on the device is also displayable on the smartpad. Furthermore, any one or more of the functions on the device are extendable to the smartpad, with the smartpad capable of acting as an input/output interface or extension of the smartpad. Therefore, for example, information from one or more of the displays on the multi-screen device is displayable on the smartpad.

Dual display pinyin touch input

Methods and devices including providing a device having at least a primary screen and a secondary screen; receiving a first input, where the first input comprises a pinyin input on the primary screen; processing the first input to estimate a character based on the first input; displaying the estimated character(s); and displaying a selection, where the selection includes a chosen character selected from the estimated character(s).

Multiscreen phone emulation

A computer system including a computer display; a computer processor, where the computer processor is running at least one computer operating system, where the at least one computer operating system communicably interfaces with a device operating system, where the device operating system resides on a device and the device includes a device processor and two or more device displays; and where the computer display mimics the two or more device displays.

Smartpad smartdock - docking rules

A multi-display device is adapted to be dockable or otherwise associatable with an additional device. In accordance with one exemplary embodiment, the multi-display device is dockable with a smartpad. The exemplary smartpad can include a screen, a touch sensitive display, a configurable area, a gesture capture region(s) and a camera. The smartpad can also include a port adapted to receive the device. The exemplary smartpad is able to cooperate with the device such that information displayable on the device is also displayable on the smartpad. Furthermore, any one or more of the functions on the device are extendable to the smartpad, with the smartpad capable of acting as an input/output interface or extension of the smartpad. Therefore, for example, information from one or more of the displays on the multi-screen device is displayable on the smartpad.

Data path selection

A wireless communication device is provided that includes a cellular telephony module to access a cellular network, a wireless communication module to access a non-cellular network, an antenna configured to be in wireless communication with a plurality of compatible and currently accessible communication networks including the cellular and non-cellular networks, and a mobile network selector to select a compatible and currently accessible communication network for current access by the wireless communication device based on a network characteristic other than network speed.

Orientation arbitration

Methods and devices for configuring and displaying individual display screens of a multi-display device. More particularly, the method includes determining and presenting the display orientation of each display independently of other displays. The method and device may present a portrait display orientation in one display screen while simultaneously present a landscape display orientation in another display screen. Display orientation may be based on the user's desires and/or requirements of a hosted application. Upon rotation of the multi-display device, each screen display may be configured to maintain its orientation or may be configured to allow its display orientation to change, for example from portrait to landscape orientation. The display orientation characteristics for each display screen may be selectable by the user.

Secondary single screen mode activation through menu option

Methods and devices for selectively presenting a user interface on a second screen. More particularly, the method includes a change in the display mode of a multiple screen device from a first screen to a second screen while the device is closed. The change in the display mode may be made in a menu. The menu can be rendered in response to a request. The change to the second screen can be received by the selection of a user interface device in the menu. In response to the selection, the device can render the user interface in the second screen.

Secondary single screen mode activation through user interface toggle

Methods and devices for selectively presenting a user interface on a second screen. More particularly, the method includes a change in the display mode of a multiple screen device from a first screen to a second screen while the device is closed. The change in the display mode may be made in response to a request from an application. The application may be executed and have the user interface window associated with the application moved to a second screen. The change to the second screen can be requested based on input into the application or automatically generated based on the type of application. In response to the request from the application, the device can render the user interface in the second screen.

Activating applications in unified desktop

Embodiments provide for a handheld device with a unified desktop for integrating the functionality of the handheld device with a larger computer system. When connected to a peripheral display and/or a display of the larger computer system, the handheld device provides a unified desktop displayed across the screen(s) of the handheld device and the peripheral display. The unified desktop unifies the functionality provided by the larger computer system and the handheld functionality, e.g., communication applications (e.g., phone, SMS, MMS). A user can seamlessly interact with applications, e.g., open, move, close, receive notifications, on the unified desktop whether the applications are displayed on the screens of the handheld device, or the peripheral display of the larger computer system.

Unified desktop freeform window mode

Methods and devices for selectively presenting a user interface or “desktop” across two devices are provided. More particularly, a unified desktop is presented across a device and a computer system. The unified desktop acts as a single user interface that presents data and receives user interaction in a seamless environment that emulates a personal computing environment. To function within the personal computing environment, freeform windows are generated to encapsulate user interfaces for device applications. The freeform windows allow the user interfaces for the device applications to function as other windows in the personal computing environment.

Desktop application manager: card dragging of dual screen cards - smartpad

Methods and devices for selecting a card from an application stack, wherein the card represents a corresponding application that a user would like to make active or bring focus to. The selecting includes one or more of a dragging and a tapping action, with these actions being triggers for transitioning the device to an optional drag state or tapped state, respectively. Transitioning through this state executes the activating of a corresponding application or other action on the device to facilitate window/application/desktop management. The selecting further allows a user to specify which a touch screen (or portion hereof) on which a particular application should be launched.

Method of creating a visible mark on lens using a leuco dye

The present invention relates to a method for manufacturing a contact lens having a visible mark including the steps of (i) curing a hydrogel having reactive components including a leuco dye and a silicone component to form the contact lens and (ii) activating the leuco dye in at least a portion of said contact lens to change the color of the leuco dye to create the visible mark; wherein the leuco dye contains at least one methacrylate, acrylate, or styrene functional group, and the leuco dye polymerizes with the silicone component during the curing step.

Optical structures formed with thermal ramps

This technology relates generally to a method of making an optical device. The method involves providing a glass carrier having a first surface, forming an optic structure in an at least partially transmissive layer, wherein the at least partially transmissive layer is adjacent the first surface of the glass carrier, and curing the at least partially transmissive layer using a thermal ramp up to a cure temperature at or within about 10° C. of an operating temperature of the optical device. This technology also relates to the resulting optical device and a system including an array of optical devices described herein and an array of photovoltaic cells configured with respect to the array of optical devices to convert light energy passing through the array of optical devices into electricity.

Display frame for handheld dual display device

A display frame for a communication device includes: a substantially planar body to receive a display panel for a screen of the device, plural clips positioned around a periphery of the body to engage at least one of a slot and lip of a housing of the device, and a cutout to pass a flexible circuit extending from a printed circuit board and to the display panel, thereby enabling the flexible circuit to bend to connect to the display panel.

DUAL LIGHT PIPE BRACKET

A handheld computing device includes a screen to receive input from and provide graphical output to a user, a housing engaging a peripheral portion of the screen, a light source, at least one light guide to receive incident light from the light source and direct the incident light to the screen to illuminate a portion of the screen, and a light guide bracket to engage the housing and the at least one light guide, the light guide bracket maintaining a position and orientation of the light guide relative to the light source. 1. A handheld computing device , comprising:a screen to receive input from and provide graphical output to a user;a housing engaging a peripheral portion of the screen;a light source;at least one light guide to receive incident light from the light source and direct the incident light to the screen to illuminate a portion of the screen; anda light guide bracket to engage the housing and the at least one light guide, the light guide bracket maintaining a position and orientation of the light guide relative to the light source.2. The device of claim 1 , wherein the screen comprises a display panel claim 1 , the display panel comprising plural imaging pixels to render a selected image claim 1 , and wherein the screen portion illuminated by the light guide is free of pixels.3. The device of claim 1 , wherein the light guide is substantially transmissive to light and the light guide bracket is substantially opaque to light.4. The device of claim 1 , wherein a light receiving surface of the at least one light guide is concave to refract the incident light along an optical axis of the light guide and wherein a light emitting surface of the at least one light guide is substantially flat to engage a substantially planar surface of the screen.5. The device of claim 4 , wherein the light receiving surface claim 4 , in cross section claim 4 , is defined by a parabola.6. The device of claim 1 , wherein the at least one light guide is melt bonded to the light ...

Calendar application views in portrait dual mode

A communication device comprising a microprocessor readable computer readable medium is provided that includes microprocessor executable instructions to provide graphical output, in a first mode, simultaneously on multiple screens and, in a second mode, simultaneously as multiple displays on a common screen.

FULL FACE MASK FOR A PAPR

A full face mask () for a PAPR (Powered Air Purifying Respirator) to be used in health hazardous environments, having an air inlet () and an air outlet (), manufactured in one piece from a transparent plastic in a one step vacuum forming process with a single curved field of vision () exempt from distorsions and comprising a compartment () inside a forehead area of the full face mask for accommodating a blower unit (). 17816452. A full face mask for a PAPR (Powered Air Purifying Respirator) to be used in health hazardous environments , having an air inlet ( , ) and an air outlet () , characterized in that it is manufactured in one piece from a transparent plastic in a one step vacuum forming process with a single curved field of vision () exempt from distorsions , and in that comprises a compartment () inside the full face mask for accommodating a blower unit () , said compartment being situated in the forehead area of the full face mask and being open towards the interior of the full face mask.210121. The full face mask according to claim 1 , further comprising a filter unit (-) as an integral part of the full face mask ().31601012. The full face mask according to claim 2 , wherein said full face mask (; ) with filter unit (-) is a disposable.41012. The full face mask according to claim 1 , wherein the filter unit (-) comprises an electrostatic filter claim 1 , a HEPA filter claim 1 , a carbon filter or any combination thereof.5160. The full face mask according to claim 1 , wherein the full face mask (; )) is manufactured from PET.631. The full face mask according to claim 1 , further comprising a face sealing () manufactured as a separate piece and bonded to the full face mask ().73511. The full face mask according to claim 6 , wherein said face sealing () comprises an integral portion () serving as an inner mask sealing against an inside of the full face mask () for minimizing an exhalation volume inside the full face mask.8515354. The full face mask according to ...

Gallery video player

Methods and devices for selectively presenting a user interface in a dual screen device. More particularly, the method includes providing a gallery for the dual screen device. The gallery can present one or more images in a user interface. The gallery user interface can adapt to changes in the device configuration. Further, the gallery can display images or videos in the various configurations.

Mold, method of manufacturing the same, article having fine uneven structure on surface, and method of manufacturing the same

A mold in which a fine uneven structure is formed on the surface by anodizing a surface of an aluminum base material having a purity of equal to or more than 99.5% by mass, wherein a 60-degree gloss of the surface on the side where a fine uneven structure is formed is equal to or more than 750%.

Retroreflective Sheet Structure

A retroreflective sheet structure ( 10 ) comprising a transparent layer ( 20 ) having a front light-receiving surface ( 30 ) and a rear retroreflecting surface ( 32 ). Light incident on the front surface ( 30 ) will pass through the layer ( 20 ), impinge on the rear retroreflective surface ( 32 ) and reflect back out through the front surface ( 30 ) in a predetermined direction. An identifying indicia ( 44 ) is chosen and then formed on the retroreflecting surface ( 32 ). This indicia ( 44 ) can be used for identification purposes, even years after an end product incorporating the reflective sheet structure ( 10 ) has been out in the field.

Method for trimming an ophthalmic eyeglass lens comprising a coating film

Method of shaping an ophthalmic eyeglass lens presenting two main optical working faces and including firstly a substrate made of a first material and presenting two main faces corresponding to the two main faces of the lens, and secondly at least one coating film made of a material distinct from that of the substrate, the coating film being previously secured on at least one of the main faces of the substrate, includes: cutting the lens by machining with a first tool over at least the thickness of the previously secured coating film, to define internally a working central portion of the coating film that presents a reduced outline; trimming the edge face of the substrate along the desired outline by machining with a second distinct tool, without machining the working central portion; and finishing the edge face of the substrate without machining the working central portion.

Predictive motion interpolation

Methods and devices for receiving input and presenting a user interface with two screens and an off screen gesture area. The device may have an off screen gesture area that accepts user input outside the display area. The interface inputs received in the off screen gesture are may have special handling and cause different display changes. Further, the device, having two screens, may receive user interface inputs that cross the seam between the two displays. To provide a display that acts like a single display area, the device can predict motions may cross the seam and then interrelate separate inputs on separate screens. The interrelated inputs can cause display changes as if the inputs were received as a single user interaction.

ADHESIVE POLARIZATION PLATE, IMAGE DISPLAY AND METHODS FOR MANUFACTURING ADHESIVE POLARIZATION PLATE AND IMAGE DISPLAY

A method for manufacturing a pressure-sensitive adhesive polarizing plate comprising a polarizer (P), a transparent protective film (E) provided on only one side of the polarizer (P) with an adhesive layer (G) interposed therebetween, and a pressure-sensitive adhesive layer (B) provided on another side of the polarizer (P) with a protective layer (H) interposed therebetween, the method including forming the protective layer (H) on one side of the polarizer (P) and then placing the pressure-sensitive adhesive layer (B) on the protective layer (H), so that a laminate of the polarizer (P) and the pressure-sensitive adhesive layer (B) is formed, wherein the protective layer (H) has a tensile modulus of 100 MPa or more. 1. A method for manufacturing a pressure-sensitive adhesive polarizing plate comprising a polarizer (P) , a transparent protective film (E) provided on only one side of the polarizer (P) with an adhesive layer (G) interposed therebetween , and a pressure-sensitive adhesive layer (B) provided on another side of the polarizer (P) with a protective layer (H) interposed therebetween , comprising:forming the protective layer (H) on one side of the polarizer (P); andthen placing the pressure-sensitive adhesive layer (B) on the protective layer (H), so that a laminate of the polarizer (P) and the pressure-sensitive adhesive layer (B) is formed, whereinthe protective layer (H) has a tensile modulus of 100 MPa or more.2. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the protective layer (H) is made from a protective layer-forming agent (H′) that is a cyanoacrylate-based layer-forming agent claim 1 , an epoxy-based layer-forming agent claim 1 , an isocyanate-based layer-forming agent claim 1 , or an acryl-based layer-forming agent.3. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the protective layer (H) is made from a protective layer-forming agent (H′) that is an active energy ray-curable layer-forming agent containing a curable component.4. The method according to claim ...

Optical display device having polarizing film

Provided is an optical display device using a polarizing film which has a thickness of 10 μm or less and exhibits high optical characteristics. The optical display device comprises a continuous web of polarizing film which is made of a polyvinyl alcohol type resin having a molecularly oriented dichroic material, and formed through stretching to have a thickness of 10 μm or less and satisfy conditions expressed by the following formulas: P>−(10 0.929T-42.4 −1)×100 (where T<42.3); and P≧99.9 (where T≧42.3), wherein T is a single layer transmittance, and P is a polarization rate. The polarizing film may be prepared by subjecting a laminate comprising a non-crystallizable ester type thermoplastic resin substrate and a polyvinyl alcohol type resin layer formed on the substrate to by 2-stage stretching consisting of preliminary in-air stretching and in-boric-acid-solution stretching.

METHOD FOR INJECTION MOULDING OF PLASTIC-MATERIAL LENTICULAR BODIES FOR LIGHTS OF MOTOR VEHICLES AND SIMILAR, AND LENTICULAR BODY FOR LIGHTS OF MOTOR VEHICLES AND SIMILAR

A method for injection moulding of plastic-material lenticular bodies for lights; of motor vehicles and similar, the method comprising the steps of coupling a punch half-mould with a first matrix half-mould so as to define, on the surface of the punch half-mould, a first closed cavity that copies in reverse the shape of the first plastic-material sheet; filling said first cavity with a first plastic polymer in a liquid state, injecting the first plastic polymer in the first cavity from an injection point located at said first segment of the peripheral edge of the first plastic-material sheet; and finally separating, after the first plastic polymer has solidified to form the first plastic-material sheet, the punch half-mould () from the first; matrix half-mould maintaining the first plastic-material sheet still on the surface of the punch half-mould. 1112313322aa. Method for injection moulding of plastic-material lenticular bodies () for lights of motor vehicles and similar , wherein said lenticular bodies () are formed by at least a first () and at least a second plastic-material sheet () , which are arranged side by side without reciprocal overlapping and are rigidly and continuously fixed sideways to one another , so as to form a rigid monolayer shell (); at least a first segment of the peripheral edge () of the second plastic-material sheet () being locally profiled so as to match with , and adhere to , a corresponding first segment of the peripheral edge () of the first plastic-material sheet () , along the whole length of the border line between the two sheets; the method being characterized by comprising , in sequence:{'b': 15', '13', '15', '2, 'the step of coupling the punch half-mould () with a first matrix half-mould () so as to define, on surface of the punch half-mould (), a first closed cavity that copies in reverse the shape of the first plastic-material sheet ();'}{'b': 2', '2, 'i': 'a', 'the step of filling said first cavity with a first plastic ...

MICROGRAVITY FABRICATION AND METALIZATION OF LARGE, LIGHTWEIGHT POLYMERIC BUBBLES AND FILMS FOR SPACE SYSTEM APPLICATIONS

A method of forming a metalized polymeric bubble in a space, microgravity environment is described. A liquid polymer bubble having a predetermined diameter is formed from a mixture comprising a liquid polymer and at least one of a UV curing material, a stabilizer, a UV absorber, or a surfactant. The liquid polymer bubble is cured with radiation to form a rigid polymer bubble. The rigid polymer bubble is then metalized with a metal to form the metalized polymeric bubble. 1. A method of fanning a metalized polymeric bubble in a space , microgravity environment , the method comprising:forming a liquid polymer bubble having a predetermined diameter from a mixture comprising a liquid polymer and at least one of a UV curing material, a stabilizer, a UV absorber, or a surfactant;curing the liquid polymer bubble with radiation to form a rigid polymer bubble; andmetalizing the rigid polymer bubble with a metal to form the metalized polymeric bubble.2. The method of wherein the predetermined diameter of the liquid polymer bubble is at least approximately 0.5 meters.3. The method of wherein the rigid polymer bubble is metalized on an interior surface of the rigid polymer bubble.4. The method of wherein the rigid polymer bubble is metalized on an exterior surface of the rigid polymer bubble.5. The method of wherein the liquid polymer comprises at least one of castor oil claim 1 , non-stoichiomeric polypropylene glycol monomethacrylate and isophorone diisocyanate claim 1 , conathane claim 1 , solithane claim 1 , cycloaliphatic epoxy claim 1 , or cycloaliphatic epoxy and HHPA anhydride.6. The method of wherein the surfactant is a polar surfactant.7. The method of wherein the surfactant comprises FC430.8. The method of wherein UV curing material is benzophenone.9. The method of wherein the stabilizer is a hindered amine light stabilizer.10. The method of wherein the absorber is hydroxyphenyl-s-triazine.11. The method of wherein the liquid polymer bubble is formed by striking a ...

Method for molding an ophthalmic lens and device for applying a coating to the surface of an ophthalmic lens mold

There are described a method for applying a coating to a surface of an ophthalmic lens mold. The mold includes male and female ( 20 ) mold halves, with each of the mold halves being provided with a lens forming surface ( 21 ). The method includes applying a temporary coating to at least a portion of at least one of the male and female mold halves ( 20 ), the temporary coating being capable of reducing adhesive forces between a lens forming material and the lens forming surface ( 21 ); and drying the temporary coating applied to the portion of the lens forming surface ( 21 ). Also described is a device ( 1 ) for applying such temporary coating to the portion of the lens forming surface ( 21 ) of the ophthalmic lens mold.

PRODUCTION OF OPHTHALMIC DEVICES BASED ON PHOTO-INDUCED STEP GROWTH POLYMERIZATION

The invention provide a new lens curing method for making hydrogel contact lenses. The new lens curing method is based on actinically-induced step-growth polymerization. The invention also provides hydrogel contact lenses prepared from the method of the invention and fluid compositions for making hydrogel contact lenses based on the new lens curing method. In addition, the invention provide prepolymers capable of undergoing actinically-induced step-growth polymerization to form hydrogel contact lenses. 212-. (canceled)15. The method of claim 1 , wherein the mold is a reusable mold.16. The method of claim 15 , wherein the step (3) is performed by means of a spatial limitation of actinic radiation to crosslink the prepolymer.1719-. (canceled)2124-. (canceled)25. The prepolymer of claim 20 , wherein the copolymer with pendant or terminal functional groups is obtained by copolymerization of a composition comprising(1) at least one hydrophilic vinylic monomer,(2) at least one silicone-containing monomer having one ethylenically unsaturated double bond, at least one siloxane-containing macromer having one ethylenically unsaturated double bond, at least one siloxane-containing macromer having two or more ethylenically unsaturated double bonds, a polysiloxane having two or more ethylenically unsaturated double bonds, a perfluoroalkyl polyether having two or more ethylenically unsaturated double bonds, a polysiloxane/perfluoroalkyl polyether block copolymer having two or more ethylenically unsaturated double bonds, or a combination of two or more thereof,(3) optionally at least one hydrophobic vinylic monomer; and(4) optionally one or more hydrophilic prepolymers having multiple acryloyl or methacryloyl groups,provided that at least one of components (1)-(4) further comprises at least one functional group through which a cinnamic acid moiety or an dialkylalmeimide group can be covalently linked to the obtained copolymer.26. The prepolymer of claim 20 , wherein the copolymer ...

Calendar application views in landscape dual mode

A communication device comprising a microprocessor readable computer readable medium is provided that includes microprocessor executable instructions to alter displayed information based on screen orientation.

Wafer lens member producing method, image pickup lens producing method, image pickup module producing method, and image pickup module-installed electronic device producing method

A wafer lens member producing method includes post-curing lens portions made of a light-curing resin formed on at least one face of a substrate so as to promote curing of the light-curing resin. The post-curing includes first post-curing and second post-curing. The first post-curing performs heating at a first post-curing temperature, which is a glass transition temperature of the light-curing resin to the glass transition temperature+100° C., for 30 minutes to two hours. The second post-curing performs heating at a second post-curing temperature, which is lower than the glass transition temperature, and lower than the first post-curing temperature by 25° C. or more, for three hours to six hours.

METHOD OF MANUFACTURING AN OPTICAL ELEMENT

A method for manufacturing an optical element including: a surface including a plurality of grooves arranged concentrically. Each of the grooves includes a bottom surface with a predetermined width, a side surface, and a curved surface with a predetermined curvature radius. The bottom surface extends in a radius direction of the grooves. The curved surface connects the bottom surface and the side surface. 110-. (canceled)11. A method for manufacturing an optical element having an optical surface including a plurality of ring-shaped zones formed concentrically around an optical axis , comprising:preparing a mold for forming an optical element, wherein the mold comprises a mold base on which a plurality of first grooves are formed concentrically by relatively driving a diamond cutting tool and the mold base for cutting the mold base, the diamond cutting tool comprising a cutting edge with a cutting face and a flank, the mold base being driven to be rotated, each of the first grooves comprising a bottom surface having a predetermined width extending in a radius direction of the first grooves,providing the mold with a material of the optical element, andmolding the material into the optical element, a first step of cutting the mold base while relatively driving the diamond cutting tool or the mold base in a direction of a rotation axis of the mold,', 'a second step of cutting the mold base while relatively driving the diamond cutting tool or the mold base in a direction perpendicular to the rotation axis of the mold, and', 'a third step of cutting the mold base by displacing the diamond cutting tool or the mold base simultaneously in a direction of the rotation axis of the mold and a direction perpendicular to the rotation axis of the mold while relatively driving the diamond cutting tool or the mold base, between the first and the second steps, and, 'wherein the preparing step compriseswherein each of the ring-shaped zones of the optical element comprises a second ...