Abstract: The disclosed embodiments include systems and methods to process an eyewear order. In one embodiment, the method includes obtaining order information indicative of an order to assemble an eyewear at an eyewear processing facility, where the order is first received at an order origination facility remote from the processing facility. The method also includes determining a status of the order. The method further includes generating an up-to-date invoice of the order if the eyewear is ready for shipping. The method further includes generating an electronic file comprising the order information and the up-to-date invoice of the eyewear.

Abstract: A method and apparatus are provided for optical manufacturing laboratories (OMLs) obtaining a plurality of performance indictors (PIs). The PIs are published or otherwise distributed among one or more participants (e.g., one or more ECPs and/or an administrative team of the OMLs). Logic blocks are generated for respective manufacturing orders to express priorities of the requirements/preferences of the respective orders. A combination of the logic blocks together with the plurality of PIs are applied as inputs to the selection rules (e.g., routing logic), which then output rankings of the OMLs in accordance with the priorities of the respective orders. The orders are then routed to an optimal combination of the OMLs based on the results from the selection rules.

Abstract: The disclosed embodiments include systems and methods to provide customized product information for display. In one embodiment, the system includes a sensor positioned proximate a production line, where the production line is operable to transport an optical product and a product label along the production line, and where the sensor is operable to obtain identification information of the optical product from the product label. The system also includes a storage medium containing product information of the optical product and business rules for providing the product information of the optical product for display. The system further includes a processor operable to determine the identification of the optical product, obtain business rules based on the identification of the optical product, dynamically customize the product information of the optical product based on the business rules, and provide the customized product information for display on an electronic display positioned along the production line.

Abstract: An apparatus, method, and computer-readable medium for selecting and manufacturing of an optical lens that include receiving, via a network from a client device, prescription information, performing an initial search for a first optical lens that is compatible with the prescription information, determining additional information that, when provided, is usable to update the initial search, transmitting a result of the initial search along with a request for the additional information, determining a possible modification to the first optical lens or a second optical lens that is both compatible with the prescription information and associated with the additional information, transmitting an updated result, receiving a selection of an optical lens from the updated result, and manufacturing the selected optical lens or transmitting an instruction to an external manufacturing apparatus to manufacture the selected optical lens.

Abstract: The disclosed embodiments include systems and methods to provide customized product information for display. In one embodiment, the system includes a sensor positioned proximate a production line, where the production line is operable to transport an optical product and a product label along the production line, and where the sensor is operable to obtain identification information of the optical product from the product label. The system also includes a storage medium containing product information of the optical product and business rules for providing the product information of the optical product for display. The system further includes a processor operable to determine the identification of the optical product, obtain business rules based on the identification of the optical product, dynamically customize the product information of the optical product based on the business rules, and provide the customized product information for display on an electronic display positioned along the production line.

Abstract: Systems and methods that enable an end user to create and define an application user interface of an optical lab management system. For example, an optical lab management system includes memory configured to store computer executable instructions and data; a network interface configured to enable the optical lab management system to communicate data with at least one networked device; and a processor for executing the computer executable instructions. The computer executable instructions can include instructions for providing at least one database editor configured to enable an end user to design an application user interface of the optical lab management system. The at least one database editor includes at least one configuration field for defining a layout of the application user interface and for defining specific data fields to be displayed on the application user interface.

Abstract: The disclosed embodiments include systems and methods to process an eyewear order. In one embodiment, the method includes obtaining order information indicative of an order to assemble an eyewear at an eyewear processing facility, where the order is first received at an order origination facility remote from the processing facility. The method also includes determining a status of the order. The method further includes generating an up-to-date invoice of the order if the eyewear is ready for shipping. The method further includes generating an electronic file comprising the order information and the up-to-date invoice of the eyewear.

Abstract: The disclosed embodiments include a system and method for monitoring the status of optical lens orders. In one embodiment, the system includes memory for storing computer executable instructions and data; and a processor for executing the computer executable instructions. For instance, in one embodiment, the computer executable instructions comprise instructions for, in no particular order, associating a processing tray with an optical lens order; receiving input indicating that the processing tray is at a first processing station; electronically placing the processing tray in a sequence in one of a plurality of processing tray stacks, wherein the sequence emulates a physical stacking sequence of the plurality of processing tray stacks at the first processing station; and displaying the plurality of processing tray stacks in the sequence on a display. In addition, the system may be configured to execute one or more additional instructions as disclosed herein.

Abstract: The disclosed embodiments include systems, computer-implemented methods, and computer-readable storage media that execute, are configured to, or store instructions that enables the routing and remixing optical lens orders. In one embodiment, the optical lens orders are received at a central routing system that is separate from any optical lens production facility or center. In other embodiments, the routing system may be incorporated or be located at one or more optical lens production center. The routing system is configured to determine an optical lens production center for routing the optical lens order based on attributes of the optical lens orders and based on a set of remixing or proportional rules.

Abstract: An air bag deployment system for use in a vehicle is disclosed have a frame, an air bag, a first deployment chute portion, and a second deployment chute portion. The frame is securable within the vehicle for use therein defining a support structure and a channel therethrough. The air bag is disposed within the support structure of the frame. The air bag deployment mechanism is operatively connected to the air bag. The first deployment chute portion is provided at least partially disposed in and securable adjacent the channel by at least one retainer. The second deployment chute portion at least partially disposed in and securable adjacent the channel by at least one retainer. The first and second deployment chute portions partially support the air bag and assist the air bag to move from a stored position to at least one deployed position when activated by the deployment mechanism.

Abstract: A ski tote bag is provided for a motor vehicle seat back in which, when the armrest is deployed, a recess is formed in the seat back. The rear wall of the recess can be moved, revealing a pass through into a vehicle trunk. Alternatively, the rear wall can be separated into front and rear panels which are connected together by an extendable ski tote bag which folds in an accordion-style fashion. With the ski tote extended, elongated objects such as skis can be inserted into the tote bag from the trunk and stored within the trunk and rear portion of the vehicle passenger compartment while protecting the interior of the vehicle from dirt, snow and other debris carried by the skis.