Abstract: A method of using a computer to generate virtual autostereoscopic images from a three-dimensional digital data set is provided. The method includes establishing a first point of view and field of view of a subject volume including a region of interest. The method also includes reading at least one scene parameter associated with the field of view of the subject volume. The method also includes determining a second point of view offset some distance and along some vector from the first point of view based on a value derived from at least one scene parameter. The method also includes generating and storing images and relevant metadata from said first and second points of view. The method also includes displaying the stored images by alternatingly displaying stored images from said first and second points of view. The method further includes performing one or more transformations on the alternatingly displayed images.

Abstract: A system and method for coating an optical lens by, for example vapor deposition, that employs a housing or drum having a plurality of apertures that each receives a lens holder assembly. The lens holding assembly configured to hold a standard, uncut optical lenses or lens blanks or, alternatively, to hold cut, non-standard shaped and sized optical lenses.

Abstract: Retinal prostheses are configured to apply retinal stimulus signals based on retinal cell classification such as cell types or cell clusters identified based on retinal cell signals. Cell types are identified based on spontaneous or induced retinal electrical signals and analyzed based on temporal patterns of electrical activity, spatio-temporal voltage waveforms, and signal correlations that can be obtained from temporal spike patterns. Cell type indications are stored, and a signals are applied to the retina based on the stored cell type indications.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method for manufacturing a photochromic article having a photochromic compound containing layer. The method includes the step of coating a casting face of at least one mold section with a photochromic host layer. The photochromic host layer is treated to minimize damage during subsequent steps, and a mold is then assembled so that it includes the mold section having the photochromic host layer. The mold is then filled with a photochromic article monomer composition and the monomer composition is subsequently cured to form a photochromic article substrate adhered to the photochromic host layer. The photochromic compound is introduced into the photochromic host layer.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a method for designing a soft contact lens with semi-customized back surface including determining axial radius topography data for a plurality of eyes of a specific population; calculating an apical radius and a conic constant distribution from the axial radius data; determining apical radius and conic constant values for an individual subject; selecting a subset of base curves from a base curve library based on the individual subject's apical radius and conic constant values; and selecting a final base curve from the subset of base curves that fits the individual subject's needs based on one or more selection criteria.

Abstract: Systems and methods use cameras to provide autonomous navigation features. In one implementation, a method for navigating a user vehicle may include acquiring, using at least one image capture device, a plurality of images of an area in a vicinity of the user vehicle; determining from the plurality of images a first lane constraint on a first side of the user vehicle and a second lane constraint on a second side of the user vehicle opposite to the first side of the user vehicle; determining, based on the plurality of images, whether an encroaching vehicle is approaching from a side of the user vehicle; and causing the user vehicle to maintain a current velocity and to travel within the first and second lane constraints such that a first distance, on the side of the user vehicle that the encroaching vehicle is approaching from, is greater than a second distance.

Abstract: Disclosed in this specification is a casting cup assembly comprising frontcurve and basecurve molds which of which includes a ring that circumscribes the respective concave and convex mold surface. When the casting cup is assembled, the rings align and minimize de-centering and tilting of the concave and convex mold surfaces which, in turn, reduces edge defects.

Abstract: An anti-reflective coating system configured to resist crazing resulting from applied compressive forces, and an optical article employing the anti-reflective coating system; and methods of forming the same.

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.

Abstract: Provided are dietary supplements, formulations, kits and methods for administration to an individual with type II diabetes or at risk of developing type II diabetes. Provided herein are formulations, kits and methods useful for treating, preventing, supporting, controlling, restoring, and/or maintaining blood sugar levels in individuals with type II diabetes or at risk of developing the same. Also provided are formulations, kits and methods useful for reducing and/or eliminating requirement of ex-vivo insulin administration in an individual diagnosed with type II diabetes.

Abstract: Apparatus for performing intraocular implant surgery, including surgical apparatus for performing intraocular implant surgery, an autorefraction device associated with the surgical apparatus, wherein the autorefraction device is configured to perform autorefraction on the aphakic eye to provide one or more aphakic refraction measurements, and a processor connected to the autorefraction device, wherein the processor is configured to process the aphakic refraction measurements and provide the user of the apparatus with information regarding the power of the intraocular lens.

Abstract: Described herein is a light directing assembly for use in an object analysis system. The light directing assembly includes a plurality of optical relay assemblies. Each optical relay assembly includes at least one optical element configured to relay an interrogation beam from a light transmission system to an object and relay a return beam from the object to the light transmission system, the return beam being generated by reflection or back scattering of the interrogation beam by the object. Each optical relay assembly defines an interrogation angle at which the interrogation beam relayed by the optical relay assembly reaches the object, and an optical path length being the distance from the light transmission system to the object traveled by an interrogation beam via the optical relay assembly.

Abstract: Systems and methods for extracting topographic information from inspected objects to identify defects in the inspected objects. A part to be inspected is illuminated with at least two different colors emitted from an illuminator providing a gradient of light consisting of the at least two different colors. A single color image of the illuminated part to be inspected is acquired, providing a color-coded topographic mapping of the part to be inspected due, at least in part, to the gradient of light. Topographic monochrome views of the part to be inspected may be generated from the single color image. Each view of the topographic monochrome views may enhance a different type of feature or defect present in the part to be inspected which can be analyzed and detected.

Abstract: The present invention comprises an ophthalmic lens system capable of wireless communication through utilization of an external device, wherein the ophthalmic lens system comprises a first ophthalmic lens on a first eye and a second ophthalmic lens on a second eye, wherein the lenses may be configured to wirelessly communicate with each other by transmitting and receiving data through an external device. More particularly, in some embodiments, the external device may comprise electronic components with more computational power and energization capabilities than the ophthalmic lenses.

Abstract: Systems and methods use cameras to provide autonomous navigation features. In one implementation, a system includes at least one image capture device configured to acquire at least one image of an area forward of the vehicle. The area includes a plurality of traffic lamp fixtures each including at least one traffic light. The system further includes at least one processing device configured to use at least one indicator of vehicle position, as determined from the at least one acquired image, to determine a relevance to the vehicle of each of the plurality of traffic lamp fixtures. The at least one processing device may determine, based on the at least one acquired image, a status of a traffic light included in at least one traffic lamp fixture determined to be relevant to the vehicle, and cause a system response based on the determined status.

Abstract: This invention discloses methods and apparatus for providing an ophthalmic lens with light source capable of providing specific bandwidths of light to an eye of a wearer. In some embodiments, an ophthalmic lens is cast molded from a silicone hydrogel and an energy source and light source encapsulated within the ophthalmic lens.

Abstract: An anti-reflective, anti-static coating, optical articles employing such a coating, and methods of forming the same. The coating formed of alternating layers of low, mid, and/or high refractive index oxide materials and one or more layers of electrically conductive, substantially non-oxide forms of the same materials employed to form the alternating layers of low, mid, and/or high refractive index oxide materials.

Abstract: Provided are a camera and an electronic device. The camera comprises a camera body (1) and an electrically-controlled liquid crystal light-adjusting layer (13), wherein a lens (11) is provided in the camera body (1), and the electrically-controlled liquid crystal light-adjusting layer (13) is correspondingly arranged outside the lens (11) and configured to allow the lens (11) to receive outside light through the electrically-controlled liquid crystal light-adjusting layer (13); the electrically-controlled liquid crystal light-adjusting layer (13) is electrically connected to the camera body (1) through a switch (14). In the camera provided by embodiments of the present disclosure, an electrically-controlled liquid crystal light-adjusting layer (13) is provided on the front of the lens (11); in a case in which the electrically-controlled liquid crystal light-adjusting layer (13) is turned off, it is not possible to take pictures even if the camera (1) is manipulated by a hacker or a trojan-horse program.