Abstract: The present invention is directed to a method and apparatus for assuring that dynamic glare-shielding devices are properly characterized for the optical arrangement of a particular user by using a plurality of calibration points, thereby assuring the maximum effectiveness of such devices.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
November 30, 2005
Date of Patent:
September 8, 2009
Assignee:
Dynamic Eye, Inc.
Inventors:
Christopher S. Mullin, Timothy D. Heuser
Abstract: The invention may be embodied as a glare detection system or as a method of detecting glare. In a system according to the invention, there may be a light receiving surface, a first input channel, a second input channel, a glare signaling circuit and a glare reducing circuit. The first input channel may provide an indication of the amount of light impinging on a first portion of the light receiving surface. The second input channel may provide an indication of the amount of light impinging on a second portion of the light receiving surface. The glare signaling circuit (“GSC”) may have a first input port in communication with the first input channel, a second input port in communication with the second input channel, a logic-or gate capable of producing an output signal when the logic-or gate detects that the first input channel or the second input channel indicates glare on the light receiving surface.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
May 13, 2006
Date of Patent:
September 8, 2009
Assignee:
Dynamic Eye, Inc.
Inventors:
Christopher Mullin, Albert H. Titus, Kiriti Bhagavathula
Abstract: The present invention is directed to a method and apparatus for assuring that dynamic glare-shielding devices are properly characterized for the optical arrangement of a particular user by using a plurality of calibration points, thereby assuring the maximum effectiveness of such devices