Abstract: The invention relates to a visual aid apparatus (1), in particular an optically or electronically magnifying visual aid apparatus (1), comprising at least one electrical or electronic functional component (2) that consumes electrical energy in at least one operating state, at least one rechargeable electrical energy store (3) that is assigned to the at least one electrical or electronic functional component (2), at least one inductive element (4) that is assigned to the at least one electrical energy store (3) and configured to supply the at least one electrical energy store (3) with electrical energy by way of an inductive interaction with at least one further inductive element (5).

Abstract: An optical system for displaying a magnified virtual image of an image emitted by a display to a viewer. The optical system includes first and second lenses facing each other and spaced apart by an air gap to define an optical cavity therebetween. The optical cavity includes a reflective polarizer disposed on a major surface of the first lens, and an optical stack disposed on a major surface of the second lens. The optical stack includes an absorbing polarizer, a first retarder layer, a partial reflector, and a second retarder layer disposed between the absorbing polarizer and the partial reflector. The first and/or second lenses is/are birefringent lens provided outside the optical cavity to control polarization.

Abstract: A wide field of view display device employs curved optical components for enhanced performance with a compact arrangement. A wide field of view display includes a curved display device; a first curved lens having a display side and an exit side, wherein the display side is facing the curved display device; a first plurality of Fresnel facets disposed on the display side of the first curved lens; a second curved lens having a display side and an exit side, wherein the display side is facing the exit side of the first curved lens; and a second plurality of Fresnel facets disposed on the display side of the second curved lens, wherein the first plurality of Fresnel facets is configured to focus light from the curved display device on the second plurality of Fresnel facets, and wherein the second plurality of Fresnel facets is configured to focus light from the first plurality of Fresnel facets on a central image point.

Abstract: A location-based game system is provided. Such a system may take the form of any device (e.g., a wireless telephone) that includes a locating device (e.g., a GPS system). One such location-based game may operate such that the actual, physical location of a user on a physical playfield corresponds to the location of a virtual character on a virtual playfield. Such location based games are referred to herein as actuality games. In one multiplayer actuality embodiment, two game devices may communicate location, and other, information to a remote database such that the two user's may interact on different physical playfields, but play on the same virtual playfield. A number of wireless communications protocols, self-configuration, and auto-download software applications are also provided to optimize integration with, for example, a wireless telephone.

Abstract: An electronic device can include a three-dimensional glass feature. In one embodiment, the three-dimensional glass feature is a cavity formed on the inside portion of a cover glass of an electronic device.

Abstract: The lighting attachment includes a casing, a flexible PCB (FPCB) disposed between inner and outer walls of the casing, a plurality of LEDs mounted along an edge of the FPCB, one or more rechargeable batteries mounted on the FPCB, a charging contact element arranged on the outer wall, a control means arranged on the outer wall, and a light guide mounted on a top end of the casing. The inner wall configured for receiving a cylindrical magnifying lens.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an illumination assembly comprising a specific combination of one or more white LEDs and one or more red-orange LEDs with improved spectral characteristics (e.g., specific color performance characteristics, such as a desirable color rendering index and color temperature).

Abstract: A gemstone viewer for personal communications devices for viewing a gemstone surface on which has been formed an image or inscription such as an identification number. In one embodiment, the viewer is mounted to employ the camera and LED light source of the personal communications device. The viewer directs the light from the light source as a light beam along a path incident to the surface of the gemstone containing the inscription. The gemstone spectrally reflects the light beam along a path back toward and through a magnifying lens to the camera lens of the personal communications device thereby enhancing the magnifying properties of the camera lens to produce a viewable light image that reveals the inscription on the viewing screen of the personal communications device. In another embodiment, the viewer is aligned to the front facing camera of the personal communications device, and includes its own light source.

Abstract: Some embodiments disclosed herein relate to a lens component having one or more lenses attached to a retainer portion configured to removably attach to communication devices such as mobile phones, tablet computers, media players, and the like. The retainer portion may be configured so as not to interfere with a user's view of a display panel of the communication device. In some embodiments, a plurality of lenses may be provided, and the lenses may be removably attached to the retainer portion and may be interchangeable. A structure for providing a flash may also be provided. In some embodiments, additional features may be provided, such as attachment components to facilitate attachment to stability devices, such as tripods, and to user-wearable accessories.

Abstract: The ScreenScope is a computer screen magnifier for people who wear bifocals. The ScreenScope is a specially designed optical grade, acrylic lightweight panel that is placed over the computer screen to help accommodate people wearing bifocal glasses for reading fine print on the screen. Since the invention of the printing press, people have been reading books with their eyes gazing downward at the printed page. And bifocal glasses were designed to accommodate this erognomic placement, the person holding the printed material and gazing downward in order to read print. But times have recently changed. Suddenly most people today are reading from computer screens rather than from the pages of printed materials. In the meantime, though, the bifocal glasses that people wear have not changed! Traditional bifocal glasses contain graduated lenses that serve two purposes: long distance viewing and a higher magnification area for reading fine print.

Abstract: The invention features a label having a plurality of layers (e.g., at least two or more layers), in which at least one of the layers includes a thin film magnifier. Also featured are compositions to which the multi-layered label is affixed, methods of affixing the multi-layered label to compositions, and methods of making the multi-layered labels.

Abstract: An apparatus of the present disclosure enhances the audio/visual experience of a portable digital device, and comprises a lens positioning slot, a lens storage compartment, a passive audio amplifier, a receiving station.

Abstract: A corrective lens system for use with a video display screen adapted to correct visual deficiency for a particular user has a mounting frame and a transparent lens centrally located in a mounting frame aperture. A lens front surface and a lens rear surface are shaped to correct visual deficiency for a particular user. The system is positioned at a first specific distance from the video display screen to correct visual deficiency. The user is positioned a second specific distance from the video display screen to correct visual deficiency. The system corrects visual deficiency for the user in a similar manner as a pair of prescription glasses.

Abstract: An assembly for the driver of a motor vehicle to mount onto the desired structure in the driver cockpit area such as the overhead sun visor or rearview mirror. The assembly consists of a transparent lens or multiple lenses contained in a holding structure with attachment means for the specified structure meant to be attached there onto. The lens or lenses are designed of a prescription for that driver so as to enhance visually in a clarifying manner a long distant highway object such as an overhead road sign mounted on an overpass or a traffic signal to state just two examples eligible and important for visual enhancement in everyday highway driving. Prescriptions for the lens or lenses will be as various as the driving public is both near and far sighted to certain degrees thereof.

Abstract: A portable high-power microscope magnification lens structure, mainly comprises: a main body, a high-power lens being disposed on a middle part thereof which is passed through, an adhesive portion being disposed on a rear edge of the main body, LED lamps used for light compensating illumination being disposed around the lens on a front side of the main body; and a rear cover, one side thereof being pivotally connected to the main body, the rear cover being foldable to cover a rear side of the main body, and a hollow space for receiving batteries being disposed on the rear cover and connected to the LED lamps through a switch; whereby, the additional unit can be attached to the lens of a cellular phone, tablet or camera, used to shoot and observe high-power microscopically magnified images, used as the teaching assistance for the observation of organisms or physical objects, and used for the microscopic magnification photography of the details of other industrial product structures, and the pictures taken from

Abstract: A hand-held tool for locating and removing parasitic insects from hair-covered skin comprises a tool body including a pad-like head portion with extended handle and a magnifying window incorporated therein; a linear set of rake-like teeth along one side of the window projecting at a 90° thereto; and a separate set of comb-like teeth along the opposite side of the window projecting at about 45°. With means for illuminating the viewing area further provided around the magnifying window, the tool is stroked through the hair with the rake-like teeth passing in the direction opposite from the natural growth of the hair to provide an illuminated and magnified view of exposed skin area through the window as the hair is pulled back by the rake-like teeth. If an insect is viewed, the tool is stroked in reverse through the same area leading with the comb-like teeth to collect and remove the insect.

Abstract: A device may include a magnifying lens having a focal length that defines a focal plane, a light source providing visible light directed toward the focal plane, and a controller. The controller may be programmed to receive a signal indicative of the distance from the device to an object, cause the light source to emit light at a first brightness if the distance is at least substantially equal to the focal length of the lens, and cause the light source to emit light at a second brightness, dimmer than the first brightness, if the distance is not at least substantially equal to the focal length of the lens.

Abstract: A magnification system for magnifying a surface of a device is provided. The magnification system includes a magnifying lens having a ridge portion extending along one of the edges and securing means for securing the magnifying lens on or above the surface of the device. An example of such a device is a mobile phone. The securing means further includes a base adapted to mount to a surface of the device, an arm pivotally connected to the base with a first connector, a clamp including a channel therein for receiving and slidably holding the ridge portion of the magnifying lens and a second connector for pivotally connecting the arm to the clamp. The second connector further includes a slider member having a, groove and means for attaching the lens to the slider member. The slider member further includes a first pivotally connected part and a second pivotally connected part. The slider member moves along the, groove and further is being attached to the first pivotally connected part.

Abstract: An illuminating magnifier has an annular housing with an underside, an inner edge defining an opening and an outer edge. A magnifying lens fills the opening, which lens has an optical axis. Light emitting diodes are distributed about the axis at the underside of the housing, each diode, when energized, producing a relatively wide angle conical light beam with a central hot spot cone which can illuminate a viewing field below the lens. Special mounting surfaces at the housing underside aim the diodes in the diode array at selected angles relative to the lens axis so that the conical light beams therefrom overlap and all points in the viewing field are illuminated by the light beam from each diode and a center region of that field around the axis is illuminated by the hot spot cones of all the diodes.

Abstract: The invention relates to a medical magnification device which has an optical unit with an optical axis, illuminating means and attachment elements, wherein the optical unit has at the proximal end, an eyepiece of monocular design, and the illuminating means is configured in the form of a hollow cylinder, is connected at a distal end to the optical unit and is coaxial with respect to the optical axis generating a concentric illumination pattern and the attachment elements include means that can be connected to the optical unit and that are configured so that the optical unit is adjustable in any direction.

Abstract: A gemstone viewer for personal communications devices for viewing a surface of a gemstone that has been micro or nano etched, engraved or embossed with an image or inscription such as an identification number. The viewer is mounted to employ the camera and LED light source of the personal communications device. The viewer directs the light from the light source as a light beam along a path incident to the surface of the gemstone containing the inscription. The gemstone spectrally reflects the light beam along a path back toward and through a magnifying lens to the camera lens of the personal communications device thereby enhancing the magnifying properties of the camera lens to produce a viewable light image that reveals the inscription on the viewing screen of the personal communications device.

Abstract: A tip tray with a magnifier for providing magnification, primarily of the restaurant bill. The magnifier may be embedded within the base of the tip tray or may be raised above the base of the tip tray for hands-free magnification. Multiple magnifications may be provided by having multiple magnifiers as part of the tip tray. For example, a 2x magnification power may be provided through one magnifier and 4x magnification power may be provided through another magnifier.

Abstract: A portable magnifying device is provided comprising a housing and a viewing plate mounted inside the housing, the housing comprises at least one magnifying lens disposed within a top surface of the housing, and the viewing plate is configured to support a substrate that can be viewed through the magnifying lens. The portable magnifying device can be used to allow consumers to visually assess the effectiveness of a treatment of a product on a substrate at the micro level.

Abstract: A paper advertising apparatus with magnifier comprising a main paper piece, a first window disposed on said paper piece, a magnifier disposed within said first window such that an object is visually magnified when a viewer looks at the object through said magnifier. The paper advertising apparatus comprising a magnifier piece that can resemble the shape of eyeglasses.

Abstract: An illumination device (10) is described for an observation device (100) having one, two or more observation beam paths (16, 17), each with at least one observation beam bundle, particularly for an operating microscope, the illumination device having at least one light source (11, 12) for producing at least one illumination beam path (14, 15) with at least one illumination beam bundle for illuminating an object to be observed, in particular, an eye to be observed, the illumination device (10) having at least one illumination optics unit, which has a collector (18, 22), and the at least one illumination beam path (14, 15) or the at least one illumination beam bundle running coaxially to an observation beam path (16, 17) or observation beam bundle.

Abstract: An apparatus of the present disclosure enhances the audio/visual experience of a portable digital device, and comprises a lens positioning slot, a lens storage compartment, a passive audio amplifier, a receiving station.

Abstract: A golf card magnifier includes a mounting pin that is receivable in the pencil-receiving slot of a standard golf cart scorecard holder. A pivot arm is attached to the mounting pin and angularly pivotable relative to the card holder. A magnifying lens is pivotally interconnected to an upper end of the pivot arm and adjustably supported above a scorecard on the card holder for viewing the scorecard through the magnifying lens.

Abstract: A habitat viewing device including an interior magnet, an exterior magnet, and a lens is provided. The interior magnet may be positioned on an interior surface of a habitat wall. The lens includes an exterior magnet attached to the lens. The exterior magnet is magnetically connectable to the interior magnet through the habitat wall.

Abstract: A book holding apparatus with a magnifying visible area is configured with a bottom section, a left support arm, a right support arm, an upper section, a power supply plug, and a plurality of accessories. The bottom section is attached to the upper section by the left support arm and the right support arm. The upper section includes at least two light-emitting diode (LED) light strips and a fresnel lens. The power supply plug is electrically connected to the at least two LED light strips, and the at least two LED light strips provides the necessary illumination to the upper section. When the users place reading materials on the bottom section, they are able to see a magnified view of the reading materials through the fresnel lens, and the plurality of accessories provides additional functionality for the book holding apparatus with a magnifying visible area.

Abstract: An image formed on a reflecting optical modulator is magnified by a projection optical system and projected on a backside of a transmission-type screen. The projection optical system is constituted so that a product of an F-number and a projection magnification of the projection optical system is less than 400.

Abstract: An illuminating magnifier has an annular housing with an underside, an inner edge defining an opening and an outer edge. A magnifying lens fills the opening, which lens has an optical axis. Light emitting diodes are distributed about the axis at the underside of the housing, each diode, when energized, producing a relatively wide angle conical light beam with a central hot spot cone which can illuminate a viewing field below the lens. Special mounting surfaces at the housing underside aim the diodes in the diode array at selected angles relative to the lens axis so that the conical light beams therefrom overlap and all points in the viewing field are illuminated by the light beam from each diode and a center region of that field around the axis is illuminated by the hot spot cones of all the diodes. A controller in the magnifier enables close control over the selection, activation, brightness and on-time of the diodes.

Abstract: An improved head-mounted optical illuminator or magnifier of the type worn by a medical or dental professional includes an optical coating applied to one or more optical surfaces associated with the illuminator or magnifier, and wherein the optical coating is a rejection coating operative to blocks wavelengths in the green, blue, violet and/or ultraviolet portions of the electromagnetic spectrum, depending upon the embodiment. Short-wavelength coatings (blue/violet/uv) may be applied to the surface of a lens used in a head-worn illuminator, for example to the beam-forming optics. The head-worn illuminator may be an LED illuminator, xenon illuminator, or other high-intensity source. In the case of the green notch filter coatings, these would typically only be applied to a head-worn magnifier, including flip-up and through-the-lens styles. In all embodiments, the optical coating may be a multilayer dielectric coating, a holographic filter, or utilize other optical filter technology.

Abstract: The invention features a scrolling thin film magnifier that is integrated into a composition and can be extended and retracted when used, compositions that include the scrolling thin film magnifier, methods of using the scrolling thin film magnifier to magnify printed indicia, and methods of manufacturing the scrolling thin film magnifier.

Abstract: A system to support at least one magnification device on a readable digital display screen upon a base that is interchangeable with a clamp, and that is further capable of omni-directionally orienting the supported magnification device about at least two axes.

Abstract: The table tent reader according to the present invention comprises a table tent print holder which has gap for receiving printed materials; and a magnifying strip connected to the top edge of the table tent print holder. The table tent print holder in general functions like a table tent for receiving and display the printed materials. In addition, the table tent print holder has a unique feature; it has a slot (an additional integrated connection groove or an open space above the space for receiving the printed material) for holding the magnifying strip which can help users to read the printed materials especially those with fine prints without the need for a reading glasses. The strip magnifies reading and can be molded into the table tent print holder or may be removably attached to the table tent print holder.

Abstract: A stand magnifier is provided, comprising a magnifier base to be placed on reading material or any other surface to be inspected, namely a contact surface, and a magnifier element having a grip and a magnifying body disposed on one grip end, with the magnifier element being detachably attached to the magnifier base and being pivotable relative to the contact surface when the magnifier base is attached, wherein the magnifier base is designed in at least two parts having at least first and second magnifier base parts mounted one inside the other in a light-tight fashion, and the magnifier element is designed as a separately usable hand magnifier and the grip is formed such that it touches the contact surface with its free grip end region.

Abstract: A liquid crystalline polyester resin composition is provided, by which a molded article with an enhanced specific modulus can be produced. The liquid crystalline polyester resin composition comprises mica fillers in an amount of 15 to 30 parts by mass and carbon fibers with specific volume resistance of 108 ?cm or more in an amount of 5 to 20 parts by mass with respect to 100 parts by mass of the liquid crystalline polyester.

Abstract: This present invention discloses a desk lamp with a separable magnifier, which comprises a magnifier component and a desk lamp holder. Around the lens of the magnifier component, a plurality of illumination lamps is arranged for illumination. When the power storage module of the magnifier is exhausted, the handle of the magnifier can be inserted into the slot of the receptacle to charge. When the desk lamp is put into use, the magnifier component is combined with the receptacle as a desk lamp. The whole assembly is convenient.

Abstract: A magnifying assembly, the magnifying assembly comprising a housing comprising a frame to which a magnifying lens is secured; and a battery compartment; a cover assembly slidable along the housing; wherein the cover is slidable relative to the housing in a first direction so as to cover at least part of the magnifying lens and slidable relative to the housing in a second direction so as to expose the magnifying lens; and wherein the distance between the battery compartment relative to the magnifying lens remains the same regardless of whether the cover slides relative to the housing in the first direction so as to cover at least part of the magnifying lens or slides relative to the housing in the second direction so as to expose the magnifying lens.

Abstract: A vehicular holding module includes a frame for holding an electronic device, and a display device. The electronic device has a screen. The display device is disposed at a side of the frame for zooming information displayed on the screen.

Abstract: A cosmetic magnifying lens or mirror is disclosed which is capable of being detachably affixed to a conventional cosmetic container, such as mascara. The magnifying lens or mirror may further be adapted to fit over cosmetic containers having a variety of shapes and sizes, and may be reused when the container is empty.

Abstract: A rod lens is used for fitting in an endoscopes. The rod lens has a rod-shaped body which is made at least in a section of a flexible, transparent solid piece of plastic material.

Abstract: The magnifying lensed flashlight apparatus provides both a flashlight and a magnifying glass. The apparatus enables selective positioning of the magnifying glass, from a position directly atop and flush within to a position 180 degrees forwardly from the apparatus top. Magnifying lens positioning is provided via a thumb slide accompanied by nodules and detents that enabled exact, resisted-movement positioning in 4 positions.

Abstract: The present invention provides a display device having a large-area display region which is capable of performing an image display of high quality by making, even when two display panels abut on each other, an abutting portion becomes inconspicuous. Two optical path changing lenses LPL1, LPE2 are arranged in a state that respective optical path changing lenses LPL1, LPE2 have respective one sides thereof abutted on each other above an abutting portion BE of two display panels PNL1, PNL2. The abutted ends form a straight-line shape on the abutting portion BE.

Abstract: A combination illuminated magnifier and mirror device comprises a compact and low-profile case of a resilient material, a separate magnifying assembly, a separate mirror assembly, a release mechanism for releasing both assemblies, and an illuminating device for viewing ease. Both magnifying and mirror assemblies are separately functional from each other; however the combination thereof provides the greatest benefit to the user. Accessories for the present invention are anticipated and may include a tool slot for tweezers and an exterior flashlight.

Abstract: The present invention relates to optical instruments, in particular to magnification loupes, stereo-magnification loupes and magnification viewers, such as those worn by dentists and surgeons.

Abstract: A table and object magnifying combination assembly includes a panel that has a top side, a bottom side, a front edge, a rear edge, a first lateral edge and a second lateral edge. The panel has a pair of elongated breaks therein extending between and through the front and rear edges to define an inner section positioned between the elongated breaks. The inner section is rotatably coupled to a remaining portion of the panel. The inner section has an aperture therein extending into the top side and outwardly of the bottom side so that the inner section forms a frame. A magnifying member is positioned within the aperture and is attached to the inner section. A plurality of supports is attached to and extends downwardly from the panel. Objects are viewable through the magnifying member to enlarge a view of the object.

Abstract: A device may include a magnifying lens having a focal length that defines a focal plane, a light source providing visible light directed toward the focal plane, and a controller. The controller may be programmed to receive a signal indicative of the distance from the device to an object, cause the light source to emit visible light at a first brightness if the distance is at least substantially equal to the focal length of the lens, and cause the light source to emit visible light at a second brightness, dimmer than the first brightness, if the distance is not at least substantially equal to the focal length of the lens.

Abstract: A lens device includes a control unit, an objective lens, an image sensor, a light source, a detecting unit, and a tube assembly. The tube assembly includes a guide barrel, an outer tube, and a lens holder. The guide barrel is disposed on the control unit. The outer tube includes a tube body that is rotatably sleeve don the guide barrel, and a guiding portion. The lens holder includes a holder body having a set of projections driven by the guiding portion. The image sensor is electrically coupled to the control unit. The objective lens is optically aligned with the image sensor. The light source is coupled electrically to the control unit. The detecting unit generates a detector output indicating angular orientation of the outer tube. The control unit is responsive to the detector output to control intensity of light outputted by the light source.

Abstract: A magnification device for attachment to store merchandise shelving for magnifying merchandise labeling information including an optical magnification member; a bracket for attachment to merchandise shelving; the optical magnification member being attached to the bracket. A connector is preferably provided connecting the magnification member to the bracket and preferably allows the magnification member to be moved into one of a plurality of positions to enable the magnification member to be provided into a position allowing the merchandise labeling to be displayed.