Patents Assigned to Vision
  • REFLECTOR DEVICE FOR A LIGHT MODULE WITH ELECTROMAGNETIC SHIELDING
    Publication number: 20180031198
    Abstract: The subject of the invention is a reflector device for a lighting module of a motor vehicle. The device includes a housing made of plastic, wherein the internal faces are metallized so as to reflect the light received. The housing on an external face of one of its walls has reception means able to house a support including at least one light source, the wall having an opening which leads toward the inside of the housing and which allows the light emitted by the light source or sources to propagate toward the inside of the housing. According to the provisions of the invention, the external face of the housing may be connected to ground potential so as to act as a shield against the electromagnetic waves emitted by various electronic components.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 4, 2016
    Publication date: February 1, 2018
    Applicant: VALEO VISION
    Inventors: Sebastian KRICK, Mohamed JAAIDANE, Hamza BOUAYAD, David BOUDIKIAN, Florestan DEBERT, Franck DINANT
  • COMPOUNDS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR THE TREATMENT OF OCULAR DISORDERS
    Publication number: 20180028673
    Abstract: The disclosure describes prodrugs and derivatives of prostaglandins, carbonic anhydrase inhibitors, kinase inhibitors, beta-adrenergic receptor antagonists and other drugs, as well as controlled delivery formulations containing such prodrugs and derivatives, for the treatment of ocular disorders.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 12, 2017
    Publication date: February 1, 2018
    Applicant: Graybug Vision, Inc.
    Inventors: Jeffrey L. Cleland, Ming Yang, John G. Bauman, Nu Hoang, Emmett Cunningham
  • Markers in 3D data capture
    Patent number: 9881375
    Abstract: A structured light projector includes an optical mask and a light emitter. The light emitter can be capable of illuminating the optical mask, and the optical mask can be capable of transforming the light from the emitter so as to provide structured light bi-dimensional coded light pattern that includes a plurality of feature types formed by a unique combination of feature elements. The projected light pattern includes one or more markers which include pairs of feature elements between which the epipolar distances are modified relative to distances between respective feature elements in non-marker areas of the pattern, and an appearance of feature elements within the marker and across the marker's edges is continuous.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 24, 2015
    Date of Patent: January 30, 2018
    Assignee: MANTIS VISION LTD.
    Inventors: Eyal Gordon, Michael Slutsky, Yonatan Samet
  • Vehicle lighting device using a multiple-source optical lens
    Patent number: 9879838
    Abstract: A part made of transparent material comprising at least two individual portions each consisting of an input surface and an output surface, the output surface being focused on the input surface of the same portion, the output surfaces being contiguous so as to form an overall output surface of the part which is continuous. Furthermore, the input surfaces are separated at a distance from one another in order to prevent rays from a light source placed on the input surface of a portion from being able to pass through the output surface of the adjacent individual portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 15, 2015
    Date of Patent: January 30, 2018
    Assignee: VALEO VISION
    Inventor: Jean-Luc Meyrenaud
  • Method and apparatus for ophthalmic devices including gradient-indexed and shaped liquid crystal layers
    Patent number: 9880398
    Abstract: This invention discloses methods and apparatus for providing a variable optic insert into an ophthalmic lens. The variable optic insert may have surfaces within that have differing radii of curvature. A liquid crystal layer may be used to provide a variable optic function and in some embodiments, an alignment layer for the liquid crystal layer may be patterned in a radially dependent manner. The patterning may allow for the index of refraction of the optic device to vary in a gradient-indexed or GRIN manner. An energy source is capable of powering the variable optic insert included within the ophthalmic lens. In some embodiments, an ophthalmic lens is cast-molded from a silicone hydrogel. The various ophthalmic lens entities may include electroactive liquid crystal layers to electrically control optical characteristics.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 27, 2014
    Date of Patent: January 30, 2018
    Assignee: Johnson & Johnson Vision Care, Inc.
    Inventors: Luciano De Sio, Frederick A. Flitsch, Praveen Pandojirao-S, Randall Braxton Pugh, James Daniel Riall, Svetlana Serak, Nelson V. Tabirian, Adam Toner, Olena Uskova
  • Laser projection system with motion compensation and method
    Patent number: 9881383
    Abstract: A method of accurately projecting a laser image pattern on a work surface and continuously compensating for relative dynamic movement between the laser and the work surface, including establishing a position of the camera in three dimensions relative to the work surface by locating the targets in the camera image, establishing a position of the laser relative to the work surface utilizing the fixed position of the laser relative to the camera, and using a computer to continuously adjust the rotation of the laser projector mirrors in response to dynamic movement of the laser projector relative to the work surface as determined by the camera. In one embodiment, the computer continuously tracks at least two prior locations of the laser projector relative to the work surface and predicts the next location of the laser, compensating for movement of the laser relative to the work surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 22, 2014
    Date of Patent: January 30, 2018
    Assignee: VIRTEK VISION INTERNATIONAL ULC
    Inventor: Kurt D. Rueb
  • Mechanical fiber switch
    Patent number: 9880358
    Abstract: A switch for selectively coupling light from two input fibers to a selected two of plurality of output optical fibers. The switch was designed to handle standard Fiber optical connectors which have been polished and meet the specifications for the optical performance. The duplex mechanical switch creates a method to physically switch two fibers (Duplex) to another two fibers (Duplex). The performance regarding insertion losses, back reflection, crosstalk, immunity against backscattering of light and insensitivity to the wavelength of the light is consistent with this mechanical switch.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 17, 2016
    Date of Patent: January 30, 2018
    Assignee: Nu Visions International, Inc.
    Inventors: Paul Chudoba, Michael Coppola
  • Absolute acceleration sensor for use within moving vehicles
    Patent number: 9878693
    Abstract: A communication system for a vehicle comprises a mechanism for sensing a motion status of a vehicle, a control device, plurality of data acquisition sensors, and one or more alerting device activation circuits. The communication system is customizable with the plurality of data acquisition sensors and one or more alerting device activation circuits based upon the needs of the vehicle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 24, 2014
    Date of Patent: January 30, 2018
    Assignee: Vision Works IP Corporation
    Inventor: Fritz Braunberger
  • Truncated translating contact lens with optimized performance and method of design
    Patent number: 9880399
    Abstract: Translating contact lenses which are truncated for correcting presbyopia and whose design is optimized to maximize translation ability while maintaining comfort when the lens is worn on eye. Truncation of the lenses results in a non-round geometry while still retaining under-lid residency in select portions of the lens itself. Maximum thickness and back surface radius of curvature along with ramp shape can be optimized individually or in combination to maximize translation of the lens relative to the eye, when the lens is positioned on eye.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 16, 2015
    Date of Patent: January 30, 2018
    Assignee: Johnson & Johnson Vision Care, Inc.
    Inventors: Pierre-Yves Gerligand, Gregory J. Hofmann, Philippe F. Jubin, Shahrokh Zeinali-Davarani
  • Counterbalance and drive system for machine slide mechanism
    Patent number: 9878413
    Abstract: A counterbalance and drive system for a machine slide mechanism includes a counterbalance system having a first flexible connector suspended from a machine mount and interconnecting a slide mechanism and a counterweight and a drive system having a second flexible connector suspended from the machine mount and interconnecting the slide mechanism and the counterweight. The drive system includes both a drive motor operatively engaged along a length of the second flexible connector for vertically displacing the slide mechanism and a compliant connector operating within a limited range of compliance that imparts a regulated amount of tension along at least a portion of the length of the second flexible connector between the engagement of the drive motor and the counterweight.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 23, 2016
    Date of Patent: January 30, 2018
    Assignee: Quality Vision International, Inc.
    Inventor: Frederick D. Schwab
  • VEHICLE HEADLAMP
    Publication number: 20180023777
    Abstract: The invention relates notably to a vehicle headlamp including at least one housing, at least one supporting element for a light source located inside the housing, a system for adjusting the position of the light source in relation to the vehicle, and a system for evacuating heat from the inside of the housing to the outside of the housing. The invention thus provides an improved headlamp.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 21, 2017
    Publication date: January 25, 2018
    Applicant: VALEO VISION
    Inventor: Christine ROUCOULES
  • Electronic Manual with Cross-Linked Text and Virtual Models
    Publication number: 20180025659
    Abstract: A method of providing an electronic manual with three-dimensional (3D) virtual models includes instructions executed by a processor and includes retrieving an electronic manual from a memory device and displaying the electronic manual on a display interface of a display device, where the electronic manual includes a textual instruction section and a virtual model section and where the virtual model section includes a 3D virtual model of an object. The method includes receiving, by a user interface of the display device, a user input selecting a linked text displayed in the textual instruction section, identifying a component of the object in the 3D virtual model that is linked to the linked text, and highlighting, in response to identifying the component of the object in the 3D virtual model, the component of the object in the 3D virtual model displayed on display interface of the display device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 20, 2017
    Publication date: January 25, 2018
    Applicant: SHARP VISION SOFTWARE, LLC
    Inventor: Win Liu
  • LIGHTING AND/OR SIGNALING DEVICE FOR A MOTOR VEHICLE AND MANUFACTURING METHOD
    Publication number: 20180023780
    Abstract: A lighting and/or signaling device for a motor vehicle, including an internal chamber housing an optical system and at least one element made of polymer material having a surface directed toward the interior of the chamber, wherein the surface directed toward the interior of the chamber is provided with a sealing layer forming a barrier to the ingress of water molecules to the chamber. The method for manufacturing such a device is also a subject of the invention.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 29, 2016
    Publication date: January 25, 2018
    Applicant: VALEO VISION
    Inventors: Vincent GODBILLON, Pierre ALBOU, Marc BRASSIER
  • BIOMEDICAL DEVICE INCLUDING ENCAPSULATION
    Publication number: 20180024379
    Abstract: A biomedical device including an energy source, an electro-active device operatively connected to the energy source, circuitry configured to control operation of the electro-active device, at least one barrier layer including at least one inorganic material surrounding the energy source, electro-active device and circuitry, and at least one molded layer surrounding the at least one barrier layer. A method for encapsulating electronic components of an electro-active biomedical device in a protective envelope containing a barrier layer including at least one inorganic compound, and a molded polymer overcoat.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 20, 2017
    Publication date: January 25, 2018
    Applicant: Johnson & Johnson Vision Care, Inc.
    Inventor: Milburn Muthu
  • PORTABLE VISION TESTING APPARATUS
    Publication number: 20180020911
    Abstract: A vision testing apparatus is disclosed. The apparatus has a frame comprising a face plate with at least one eye shield having a viewing slot positioned in a viewing direction perpendicular to the face plate, at least one variable lens element including an outer rail and multiple regions of varying diopter power having a width that is equal to or greater than the width of the viewing slot of the eye shield, and adjustable controls for moving the variable lens element in a direction perpendicularly to the viewing direction along a plane of the face plate. The testing apparatus is portable and can be used in developing nations where visual acuity is not corrected because of lack of access to optometric care.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 22, 2016
    Publication date: January 25, 2018
    Applicant: Global Vision 2020, Inc.
    Inventors: Joseph Kevin WHITE, Brian EVERETT, Michael SWINEY, John CHURCH, James STEPHENSON
  • DEVICE FOR CONNECTING A LIGHT SOURCE TO AN ELECTRICAL POWER SUPPLY DEVICE
    Publication number: 20180023792
    Abstract: The invention relates to a device for the electrical connection of at least one light source to an electric power supply device. The device is specifically employed in a lighting device for a motor vehicle, and permits the arrangement of light sources remotely from the connecting element which, in turn, can be arranged remotely from an electric power supply device of the light sources. The connecting device permits a high degree of freedom in the arrangement of light sources in relation to the device, as it casts little shadow upon the light sources, whilst ensuring the effective dissipation of heat generated thereby.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 5, 2016
    Publication date: January 25, 2018
    Applicant: VALEO VISION
    Inventors: Zdravko ZOJCESKI, Marc DUARTE
  • SYSTEM FOR CONTROLLING PIXEL ARRAY SENSOR WITH INDEPENDENTLY CONTROLLED SUB PIXELS
    Publication number: 20180027191
    Abstract: A system for controlling a pixel array sensor with independently controlled sub pixels is provided herein. The system includes at least one image detector, comprising an array of photo-sensitive pixels, each photo-sensitive pixel comprising at least one first type photo-sensitive sub pixel and plurality of second type photo-sensitive sub pixels; and a processor configured to control the at least first type controlled photo-sensitive sub pixel and the plurality of second type second type photo-sensitive sub pixels according to a specified exposure scheme, wherein the processor is further configured to control the at least one first type sub pixel independently of the specified exposure scheme, wherein the processor is further configured to selectively combine data coming from the at least one first type sub pixel with data coming from at least one of the plurality of second type sub pixels.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 17, 2014
    Publication date: January 25, 2018
    Applicant: BRIGHTWAY VISION LTD.
    Inventor: Yoav GRAUER
  • TERRESTRIAL VEHICLE LIGHT-EMITTING MODULE
    Publication number: 20180023779
    Abstract: The invention notably relates to a light-emitting module of a terrestrial vehicle having at least one semiconductor light source including a mostly semiconductor material substrate, the substrate having a first face and a second face. The light source further includes electroluminescent elements with submillimeter dimensions extending from the first face of the substrate, and at least one heatsink cooperating with the second face of the substrate to evacuate the heat produced by the light source. The invention therefore offers an improved light-emitting module for terrestrial vehicles.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 21, 2017
    Publication date: January 25, 2018
    Applicant: VALEO VISION
    Inventors: Lothar SEIF, Christine Roucoules, Gilles Briand, Benoit Reiss, Zdravko Zojceski
  • Fuel tank level monitoring system
    Patent number: 9874470
    Abstract: Described herein are embodiments of a system for monitoring and detecting a level of a tank storing a material. The system may be used in making a determination of whether and/or when to provide additional material to the tank, to refill the tank partially or entirely. In some embodiments, the tank may be disposed at a premises such as a residence or commercial building and the system may be disposed in part at that premises to monitor the level of the material in the tank. In some embodiments, the material may be a fuel and the tank may be a fuel tank, to provide fuel to utilities equipment at the premises. In other embodiments, the tank may include other materials, such as other utilities materials. In some embodiments, the utilities material may be potable water.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 12, 2017
    Date of Patent: January 23, 2018
    Assignee: Tank Vision, Inc.
    Inventors: Brian McBride, James E. McMann, Steven Cratus Owens, Michael Varanka
  • Headlight
    Patent number: D809166
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 4, 2016
    Date of Patent: January 30, 2018
    Assignee: VISION MOTOR SPORTS, INC.
    Inventors: Anthony C. Georgitsis, Nicholas B. Irwin, Joseph Biro