Patents Assigned to Vision
  • METHODS FOR STABILIZING OXIDATIVELY UNSTABLE COMPOSITIONS
    Publication number: 20140011843
    Abstract: Ophthalmic compositions and methods of preparing such compositions are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 15, 2013
    Publication date: January 9, 2014
    Applicant: Johnson & Johnson Vision Care, Inc.
    Inventors: Shivkumar Mahadevan, Frank Molock, Vandeeta Khanolkar
  • Spectacle lenses and method of making same
    Patent number: 8622545
    Abstract: A method of making a pair of spectacle lenses which may reduce induced binocular vision distortions where wearer and frame metrics and a lens class are inputted into a computer program, and the computer program determines the left and right lens front curve radius in which there is a substantially linear relationship between the rate of change of lateral vergence and degree of ocular rotation and then adjusts the left and right lens front curve radius and the left and right lens center thickness such that the lateral inter-ocular static magnification target value is between about ?3% and about +3% in the lateral plane and the stimulus to near vergence is within the wearer's vergence limits. The computer program then determines a left and right lens index of refraction and a left and right lens material and the generated lens parameters are then used to machine the spectacle lenses.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 26, 2011
    Date of Patent: January 7, 2014
    Assignee: Shaw Vision Inc.
    Inventor: Peter John Shaw
  • Medical appliance with a connection and disconnection system for a separable medical instrument
    Patent number: 8622893
    Abstract: A medical appliance including a medical instrument that is separable from an actuator support, the appliance including a connection and disconnection system including a connector carried by the instrument and including a guide for guiding at least one actuator rod retained elastically in the guide by a head, and a coupling endpiece carried by the support and including at least one engagement mechanism that is guided in rotation and that defines a reception setback for receiving the head of the actuator rod. The engagement mechanism is fitted with a rotary coupling member complementary to the rotary coupling member presented by the connector, and the endpiece also presents at least one hook connected to an actuator system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 11, 2008
    Date of Patent: January 7, 2014
    Assignee: Axess Vision Technology
    Inventor: Nicolas Mathieu
  • Trajectory detection and feedback system
    Patent number: 8622832
    Abstract: A disclosed device provides a trajectory detection and feedback system. The system is capable of detecting one or more moving objects in free flight, analyzing a trajectory of each object and providing immediate feedback information to a human that has launched the object into flight, and/or one or more observers in the area. In a particular embodiment, a non-intrusive machine vision system that remotely detects trajectories of moving objects may be used to evaluate trajectory parameters for a basketball shot at a basketball hoop by a player. The feedback information, such as a trajectory entry angle into the basketball hoop and/or an entry velocity into the hoop for the shot, may be output to the player in an auditory format using a sound projection device. The system may be operable to be set-up and to operate in a substantially autonomous manner.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 4, 2012
    Date of Patent: January 7, 2014
    Assignee: Pillar Vision, Inc.
    Inventors: Alan W. Marty, Thomas A. Edwards, Ridge McGhee
  • Silicone (meth)acrylamide monomer, polymer, ophthalmic lens, and contact lens
    Patent number: 8623934
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a silicone (meth)acrylamide monomer, and this silicone (meth)acrylamide monomer is particularly suitable for use in contact lenses, intraocular lenses, artificial cornea, and the like.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 27, 2013
    Date of Patent: January 7, 2014
    Assignee: Johnson & Johnson Vision Care, Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas L. Maggio, Michelle Carman Turnage, Michael R. Clark, Kazuhiko Fujisawa, Masataka Nakamura
  • System and method for providing secure access to an electronic device using both a screen gesture and facial biometrics
    Patent number: 8627096
    Abstract: A system and method for providing secure authorization to an electronic device by combining two or more security features of authentication process at substantially the same time where at least one of the factors is a “tolerant” factor. By combining two factors such as a facial recognition any screen gesture, these can be analyzed at substantially the same time such that the tolerance match required by the tolerant factors providing a better user authentication experience without reducing the overall security accuracy.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 16, 2012
    Date of Patent: January 7, 2014
    Assignee: Sensible Vision, Inc.
    Inventors: Cyrus Azar, George Brostoff
  • LINEAR CURRENT REGULATOR
    Publication number: 20140002040
    Abstract: A linear current regulator is disclosed herein, which comprises a first amplifier, a current converter unit, a first resistor, a reference current source, a regulating unit, and a reference voltage circuit. The current converter unit converts voltage level of an non-inverting input end of the first amplifier into a regulated current and outputs it. The first resistor is coupled to an inverting input end and an output end of the first amplifier. The reference current source is coupled to the inverting input end of the first amplifier and the first resistor. The regulating unit is coupled to the reference current source and outputs a current signal for adjusting a reference current of the reference current source. The reference voltage circuit has at least two input ends. The reference voltage circuit has one input end coupled to a reference voltage and another input end coupled to the first amplifier.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 26, 2012
    Publication date: January 2, 2014
    Applicant: ANALOG VISION TECHNOLOGY INC.
    Inventor: MING-CHIANG TING
  • FREE FORM CUSTOM LENS DESIGN MANUFACTURING APPARATUS, SYSTEM AND BUSINESS METHOD
    Publication number: 20140002799
    Abstract: A method, system and apparatus for providing vision correction to a patient is disclosed. The method, system and apparatus involve a) obtaining at least one bare eye data measurement, habitual lens data measurement and/or fitting lens data measurement of the patient; b) providing the at least one bare eye data measurement, the habitual lens data measurement and/or the fitting lens data measurement to a free form custom lens manufacturing system; c) producing a customized lens using the free form custom lens manufacturing system; and d) providing the custom lens to the patient.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 26, 2013
    Publication date: January 2, 2014
    Applicant: Johnson & Johnson Vision Care, Inc.
    Inventor: Christopher Wildsmith
  • COMPOSITION INCLUDING MATERIAL, METHODS OF DEPOSITING MATERIAL, ARTICLES INCLUDING SAME AND SYSTEMS FOR DEPOSITING MATERIALS
    Publication number: 20140004686
    Abstract: Methods for depositing nanomaterial onto a substrate are disclosed. Also disclosed are compositions useful for depositing nanomaterial, methods of making devices including nanomaterials, and a system and devices useful for depositing nanomaterials.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 24, 2013
    Publication date: January 2, 2014
    Applicant: QD VISION, INC.
    Inventors: Seth Coe-Sullivan, Maria J. Anc, LeeAnn Kim, John E. Ritter, Marshall Cox, Craig Breen, Vladimir Bulovic, Ioannis Kymissis, Robert F. Praino, JR.
  • METHODS AND APPARATUS TO FORM PRINTED BATTERIES ON OPHTHALMIC DEVICES
    Publication number: 20140000101
    Abstract: This invention discloses methods and apparatus to form energization elements upon electrical interconnects on Three-dimensional Surfaces. In some embodiments, the present invention includes incorporating the Three-dimensional Surfaces with electrical interconnects and energization elements into an insert for incorporation into ophthalmic Lenses. In some embodiments, the formed insert may be directly used as an ophthalmic Lens.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Publication date: January 2, 2014
    Applicant: Johnson & Johnson Vision Care, Inc.
    Inventors: Randall B. Pugh, Daniel B. Otts, Katherine Hardy, Frederick A. Flitsch
  • Training devices for trajectory-based sports
    Patent number: 8617008
    Abstract: Methods and apparatus related to improving player performance for trajectory-based sports are described. In particular, sporting devices are described that can be utilized to improve player performance in basketball. The sporting devices can include a camera-based system configured to capture and analyze the trajectory of a shot taken by a player. The camera-based system can be configured to provide feedback that allows a player to optimize the trajectory mechanics associated with shooting a basketball. In one embodiment, the camera-based system can be used in conjunction with a training aid that is attached to a basketball rim. The training aid can be configured to improve the trajectory mechanics of individuals utilizing the modified basketball rim to practice their shooting.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 13, 2010
    Date of Patent: December 31, 2013
    Assignee: Pillar Vision, Inc.
    Inventors: Alan W. Marty, Thomas A. Edwards, John Carter
  • System and method of semantic based searching
    Patent number: 8620890
    Abstract: A computer-implemented method is provided for searching documents containing complex bodies of knowledge, such as patents and research papers. The computer-implemented method and related hardware and software provides methodology to interpret the intent of the searcher (the meaning of the searcher's query) into a MetaLanguage, including but not limited to the use of Fundamental Nature Attributes, Fundamental Action Attributes and Weighting of these attributes as it pertains to the intent of the searcher. The invention relates to semantic based searches. The same methodology that is used on the searcher's query is also used to mine and store the existing databases of patents and research papers into databases of MetaLanguage for the purpose of producing search results that better match search inquiries.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 20, 2011
    Date of Patent: December 31, 2013
    Assignee: Accelerated Vision Group LLC
    Inventors: Susan Bennett, Mihwa Cha
  • Methods for depositing nanomaterial, methods for fabricating a device, and methods for fabricating an array of devices
    Patent number: 8618561
    Abstract: A method comprising depositing an ink comprising a nanomaterial and a liquid vehicle from a micro-dispenser onto a layer of a device is disclosed. A method comprising depositing an ink comprising a nanomaterial and a liquid vehicle from a micro-dispenser onto a material capable of transporting charge in a predetermined arrangement is also disclosed. Methods for fabricating devices including nanomaterials are also disclosed. In certain preferred embodiments, the nanomaterial comprises semiconductor nanocrystals. In certain preferred embodiments, a micro-dispenser comprises an inkjet printhead.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 19, 2008
    Date of Patent: December 31, 2013
    Assignee: QD Vision, Inc.
    Inventor: Seth Coe-Sullivan
  • Wavefront sensor
    Patent number: 8619405
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a wavefront sensor using a pair of screens, each having a two-dimensional array of circular apertures, to achieve Moiré effects, and its use to measure the slope of a wavefront.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 29, 2008
    Date of Patent: December 31, 2013
    Assignee: Wavetec Vision Systems, Inc.
    Inventor: Anthony Y. Van Heugten
  • METHOD FOR CONVERTING INPUT IMAGE DATA INTO OUTPUT IMAGE DATA, IMAGE CONVERSION UNIT FOR CONVERTING INPUT IMAGE DATA INTO OUTPUT IMAGE DATA, IMAGE PROCESSING APPARATUS, DISPLAY DEVICE
    Publication number: 20130343670
    Abstract: In a method and device for improving image rendition by contrast and/or sharpness enhancement the sharpness enhancement is made dependent on the local average luminance value. A mix is made of spatially enhanced image signals is used, wherein for various signal differing spatial frequencies are boosted. The mixing factors for mixing of the boosted signals are dependent on a local average luminance value such that the distribution over frequency bands shifts to higher frequencies and sharper enhancement as the luminance value increases.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 2, 2012
    Publication date: December 26, 2013
    Applicant: TP VISION HOLDING B.V.
    Inventor: Chris Damkat
  • METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR USE OF INTRINSIC IMAGES IN AN AUTOMOTIVE DRIVER-VEHICLE-ASSISTANCE DEVICE
    Publication number: 20130342694
    Abstract: In a first exemplary embodiment of the present invention, an automated, computerized method is provided for processing an image. According to a feature of the present invention, the method comprises the steps of arranging a digital camera on a vehicle body, operating the digital camera to provide an image file depicting an image of a scene related to vehicle operation, in a computer memory, generating an intrinsic representation of the image and using the intrinsic representation to analyze the scene.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 25, 2012
    Publication date: December 26, 2013
    Applicant: Tandent Vision Science, Inc.
    Inventors: Richard Mark Friedhoff, Bruce Allen Maxwell, Casey Arthur Smith
  • DISPLAY SYSTEM HAVING A CONTINUOUS FLEXIBLE DISPLAY WITH DISPLAY SUPPORTS
    Publication number: 20130342094
    Abstract: A display system comprises a continuous flexible display and two main display supports being hingeably connected with respect to each other between a closed storage position and a planar open position for fixing the flexible display in an open position. Each of the supports is structurally configured to support respectively a first and a second portion of the flexible display, a segment of the flexible display is located between the said respective portions of the flexible display in the open position. The display system comprises a spring force biased mechanism operative in either the open or closed position or both the open and closed positions of the flexible display, biasing said segment of the flexible display in the respective position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 25, 2012
    Publication date: December 26, 2013
    Applicant: POLYMER VISION B.V.
    Inventors: Michael Walters, Han Van Den Tillaar, Volker Barnhart Verschoor, Robert Sjang Josine Van Dijk, Pieter van Lieshout
  • Apparatus and methods for modular preform mold system
    Patent number: 8613613
    Abstract: Apparatus and methods for a preform mold system include multiple preform core side modules having preform mold cores, a core side clamp plate connectable to a moving platen of an injection mold machine and operable to receive the preform core modules, multiple preform cavity side modules having preform mold cavities, each of the preform cavity side modules operable to matingly engage a respective core side module to form multiple preform molds having a respective preform design, and multiple ejector housing assemblies for connecting the core side modules to an ejector platen of the mold machine, each of the ejector housing assemblies corresponding to a respective core side module.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 17, 2010
    Date of Patent: December 24, 2013
    Assignee: Eco Vision Technologies, LLC
    Inventor: Karin S. Gaiser
  • UNIVERSAL CHARGING DETECTION DEVICE AND UNIVERSAL CHARGING DETECTION METHOD
    Publication number: 20130335007
    Abstract: A universal charging detection device and a universal charging detection method are disclosed herein. The universal charging detection device is provided for a charger that can be electrically connected to an electronic device via a universal serial bus (USB). The universal charging detection device includes a voltage output unit, a current sensing unit, a current level detector and a state machine. The voltage output unit is electrically connected to the electronic device. The current sensing unit can convert an output current into a sensing voltage, where the charger outputs the output current to the USB. The current level detector can output a detection signal according to a level of the sensing voltage. The state machine can order that the voltage output unit adjusts a voltage between a first data signal pin (D+) and a second data signal pin (D?) of the USB.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 28, 2012
    Publication date: December 19, 2013
    Applicant: ANALOG VISION TECHNOLOGY INC.
    Inventor: Ming-Chiang TING
  • PULSATILE RELEASE OF MEDICAMENTS FROM A PUNCTAL PLUG
    Publication number: 20130338611
    Abstract: This invention discloses methods and apparatus for providing pulsatile release of active agents via a punctal plug inserted into a punctum. A tube is provided which may be inserted into a cavity of a punctal plug. One or more pulsatile delivery units are arranged in a generally linear fashion within the tube. The pulsatile delivery units include a core comprising the active agent and an encapsulation layer around the core.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 8, 2013
    Publication date: December 19, 2013
    Applicant: Johnson & Johnson Vision Care, Inc.
    Inventors: Randall B. Pugh, Jason M. Tokarski, Brett A. Coldren