Patents Examined by Huy K. Mai
  • Patent number: 9549670
    Abstract: Systems and methods automatically locate optical surfaces of an eye and automatically generate surface models of the optical surfaces. A method includes OCT scanning of an eye. Returning portions of a sample beam are processed to locate a point on the optical surface and first locations on the optical surface within a first radial distance of the point. A first surface model of the optical surface is generated based on the location of the point and the first locations. Returning portions of the sample beam are processed so as to detect second locations on the optical surface beyond the first radial distance and within a second radial distance from the point. A second surface model of the optical surface is generated based on the location of the point on the optical surface and the first and second locations on the optical surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 1, 2013
    Date of Patent: January 24, 2017
    Assignee: Optimedica Corporation
    Inventors: Javier Gonzalez, Bruce Woodley
  • Patent number: 9545201
    Abstract: A fundus observation apparatus according to an embodiment comprises: a photographing part that photographs the fundus of a subject eye; a forming part comprising an optical system that irradiates signal light onto the fundus and interferes reflected light of the signal light from the fundus with reference light via a reference path and detects the resulting interference light, wherein the forming part forms a tomographic image of the fundus based on the detection result; and an analyzing part that analyzes a photographed image of the fundus from the photographing part to delete predetermined low-frequency components from the photographed image.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 10, 2012
    Date of Patent: January 17, 2017
    Assignee: KABUSHIKI KAISHA TOPCON
    Inventors: Masahiro Akiba, Atsushi Kubota
  • Patent number: 9545202
    Abstract: Disclosed is a device for measuring ocular refraction and a geometric-morphological parameter of an individual, including: a gaze-stimulating target placed so as to stimulate the gaze of the individual in a posture associated with a proximity value and a sight axis; an illuminating system able to generate at least one illuminating beam in the direction of the eyes of the individual; an image-capturing system; and a computer able to receive at least one first image captured by the image-capturing system. According to the invention, the image-capturing system is able to acquire an image of part of the face surrounding the eyes of the individual, and the computer is able to extract, from the acquired image, a first measurement of a glazing parameter and a first measurement of objective ocular refraction by refraction of the illuminating beam on the eyes of the individual in the given posture.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 4, 2013
    Date of Patent: January 17, 2017
    Assignee: ESSILOR INTERNATIONAL (COMPAGNIE GENERALE D'OPTIQUE)
    Inventors: Fabien Divo, Guilhem Escalier
  • Patent number: 9545200
    Abstract: Examples of methods and apparatus for an accurate measurement of the anterior surface of the eye including the corneal and scleral regions are disclosed. The measurements provide a three-dimensional map of the surface which can be used for a variety of ophthalmic and optometric applications from astigmatism and keratoconus diagnostics to scleral lens fitting.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 7, 2014
    Date of Patent: January 17, 2017
    Assignee: Precision Ocular Metrology, L.L.C.
    Inventors: Scott P. Catanzariti, Edwin J. Sarver, Donald R. Sanders
  • Patent number: 9541770
    Abstract: A hinge for the articulated joining of eyeglass frame temples to their respective end pieces of the front of the frame, without requiring welding of eyelets or of other joining parts to the end pieces of the front and temple. The hinge is constituted by a pair of independent outer eyelets engaged with two tines provided at the hingeing end of the temple, and by a middle eyelet (10) engaged with two tines provided at the two side hingeing end pieces of the front of the eyeglass frame. The middle eyelet includes two coaxial cavities with contoured bottom surfaces that define circular or radial cams, these surfaces rotating and sliding on corresponding and mutually opposed radial cam surfaces of the outer eyelets which, with the rotation of the temples with which they are associated, cause an axial translational movement of those outer eyelets.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 9, 2014
    Date of Patent: January 10, 2017
    Assignee: LUXOTTICA S.R.L.
    Inventor: Minhea Cezar Marcoiu
  • Patent number: 9538915
    Abstract: Aspects of the present invention relate to methods and systems for imaging, recognizing, and tracking of a user's eye that is wearing a HWC. Aspects further relate to the processing of images reflected from the user's eye and controlling displayed content in accordance therewith. Aspects further relate to determining health conditions of the user based on eye imaging technologies.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 5, 2014
    Date of Patent: January 10, 2017
    Assignee: Osterhout Group, Inc.
    Inventors: John N. Border, John Haddick, Joseph Bietry
  • Patent number: 9532715
    Abstract: Aspects of the present invention relate to methods and systems for imaging, recognizing, and tracking of a user's eye that is wearing a HWC. Aspects further relate to the processing of images reflected from the user's eye and controlling displayed content in accordance therewith. Aspects further relate to determining health conditions of the user based on eye imaging technologies.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 5, 2014
    Date of Patent: January 3, 2017
    Assignee: Osterhout Group, Inc.
    Inventors: John N. Border, John Haddick, Joseph Bietry
  • Patent number: 9532714
    Abstract: Aspects of the present invention relate to methods and systems for imaging, recognizing, and tracking of a user's eye that is wearing a HWC. Aspects further relate to the processing of images reflected from the user's eye and controlling displayed content in accordance therewith. Aspects further relate to determining health conditions of the user based on eye imaging technologies.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 5, 2014
    Date of Patent: January 3, 2017
    Assignee: Osterhout Group, Inc.
    Inventors: John N. Border, John Haddick, Joseph Bietry
  • Patent number: 9535265
    Abstract: Frame (2) for eyeglasses having an optical face (3) and two side arms (4) joined with hinges onto the two end portions (30) of said optical face, each side arm (4) having an inner longitudinal surface (42) and an outer longitudinal surface (43), and a front end surface (44) extending transversely to the longitudinal surfaces over a front end of said side arm, said front end surface extending to face a rear end surface (31) of the relevant end portion of the optical face when the side arm is in the open position, said frame further including at least one means for receiving a decorative piece (6), wherein the or each receiving means consists of a slotted hole (45) formed in one side arm and opening only into its front end surface or of a slotted hole formed in an end portion of the optical face and opening only into its rear end surface, the said or each slotted hole being designed to form a slide channel for receiving the decorative piece.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 15, 2013
    Date of Patent: January 3, 2017
    Assignee: KILLINE OPTICAL LTD
    Inventor: Francois Gardaz
  • Patent number: 9529212
    Abstract: A method for evaluating at least one individualized fitting parameter for a lens mounted in a spectacle frame. The method includes the following steps: (a) evaluating a postural parameter of the wearer of the spectacle frame in a vision posture, the postural parameter being selected from a plurality of preset postural parameters; (b) evaluating a second pantoscopic angle formed between, on the one hand, the projection of the temple of the frame onto the sagittal plane of the wearer, and on the other hand, the trace, on the same plane, of the front side of the frame; and (c) evaluating the first pantoscopic angle as a function of, on the one hand, the second pantoscopic angle evaluated in step (b), and on the other hand, the postural parameter of the wearer evaluated in step (a).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 16, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 27, 2016
    Assignee: ESSILOR INTERNATIONAL (COMPAGNIE GENERALE D'OPTIQUE)
    Inventor: Ahmed Haddadi
  • Patent number: 9529211
    Abstract: An eyeglass holding device constructed of a cord wherein both terminal ends of the cord are secured to a U-shaped clip. Wherein each U-shaped clip utilizes a canted coil spring attached to the inner portion of the U-shaped clip, which, when a U-shaped clip is secured to each arm of the eyeglasses creates a loop such that the eyeglasses can be secured around the head or neck of a wearer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 19, 2015
    Date of Patent: December 27, 2016
    Inventors: Karen Ryder, Andrew Streett
  • Patent number: 9526417
    Abstract: A projector and associated method allows adaptor-less smartphone eye imaging. The projector includes at least two line generators for projecting a pattern onto a face of a subject, and a structure for positioning the line generators relative to a camera of the smartphone. The pattern facilitates positioning of the smartphone relative to the subject's eye such that an image of the eye captured by the camera is optimal for evaluation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 7, 2015
    Date of Patent: December 27, 2016
    Assignee: OmniVision Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Dominic Massetti, Suganda Jutamulia
  • Patent number: 9526448
    Abstract: According to the present disclosure, a state estimation device estimating a state of a monitoring target based on an involuntary eye movement of an eyeball of the monitoring target is provided. The state estimation device in the present disclosure includes a microsaccade information acquisition portion obtaining microsaccade information that includes a state of variation of a gaze angle when a microsaccade of the involuntary eye movement occurs, and a state estimation portion estimating the state of the monitoring target based on the microsaccade information.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 21, 2014
    Date of Patent: December 27, 2016
    Assignee: DENSO CORPORATION
    Inventors: Minori Yamataka, Takeshi Enya, Hiroyuki Kishita
  • Patent number: 9519156
    Abstract: The present invention generally relates to hand made sunglasses, and more particularly to a method and system for making sunglasses from recycled materials, e.g., skateboards.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 25, 2016
    Date of Patent: December 13, 2016
    Inventors: Ryan J. Vecchiarelli, Jonathan D. Winfrey
  • Patent number: 9519159
    Abstract: An eyewear device for the primary purpose of concealing and camouflaging the wearer's eyes and eye movement during hunting activities. The eyewear device comprises an opaque shield and visor that covers, shades, and shadows the wearer's eyes and at the same time it greatly reduces ambient light that might be reflected from the eye so they are not visible to wildlife. The shield is designed with elongated openings that allow the wearer to have significantly unencumbered vision in a variety of daylight hunting conditions. The eyewear device's performance cannot be affected by fogging, scratching or precipitation. Furthermore the eyewear device's one-piece flexible design makes it durable enough to withstand the riggers of hunting.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 12, 2015
    Date of Patent: December 13, 2016
    Inventor: Joseph Scott King
  • Patent number: 9500883
    Abstract: A spectacle lens is disclosed. The disclosed lens provides a vision correcting area for the correction of a wearer's refractive error. The viewing correction area provides correction for non-conventional refractive error to provide at least a part of the wearer's vision correction. The lens has a prescription based on a wave front analysis of the wearer's eye and the lens can further be modified to fit within an eyeglass frame.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 16, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 22, 2016
    Assignee: e-Vision Smart Optics, Inc.
    Inventors: Ronald D. Blum, William Kokonaski
  • Patent number: 9498118
    Abstract: In one aspect, there is provided a handheld vision tester. In this particular embodiment, the handheld vision tester comprises a display, cursor control, and an interface port. The display delivers vision tests to a user. The user interacts with the vision tests by using the display and cursor control. The interface port allows for communication of results of the vision tests from the handheld tester to external devices.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 17, 2015
    Date of Patent: November 22, 2016
    Assignee: Vital Art & Science Incorporated
    Inventors: Mike Bartlett, William R. Krenik, Yi-Zhong Wang
  • Patent number: 9498115
    Abstract: An ophthalmic measurement device to simulate a retinal image of an examinee's eye includes an ocular aberrometer for measuring an aberration of the eye and a calculation control unit for analyzing aberration data obtained by the ocular aberrometer on the naked eye. The calculation control unit calculates subjective correction data intended for a prescription based on a subjective value by obtaining the difference in each meridian direction between a refraction value in the aberration data and a new subjective value of the eye as obtained by a subjective optometry device, obtains a second polynomial equation wherein the coefficient that represents the refraction value among the coefficients of a first polynomial equation used for approximating the aberration data is replaced with a coefficient corresponding to the subjective correction data, back-calculates the aberration data by using the second polynomial equation, and generates a simulation image based on the back-calculated aberration data.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 5, 2013
    Date of Patent: November 22, 2016
    Assignee: NIDEK CO., LTD.
    Inventor: Kazunari Shimizu
  • Patent number: 9500879
    Abstract: Eyeglasses include lens elements (2, 3), sidepiece elements (4, 5) for supporting the eyeglasses and connecting elements (9) between the lens elements (2, 3) and the sidepiece elements (4, 5). The connecting elements (9) include a pin portion (10, 11) extending from the sidepiece elements (4, 5), and the lens elements (2, 3) have a hole (12, 13) for insertion of the pin portion (10, 11), the pin portion (10, 11) being inserted into the insertion hole (12, 13) to form elements for rotating the sidepiece elements (4, 5) relative to the lens element (2, 3).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 20, 2012
    Date of Patent: November 22, 2016
    Inventor: Roberto Carlon
  • Patent number: 9492081
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention provide a retinal densitometer, comprising an illumination unit for outputting bleaching illumination for photo-bleaching an eye and reflectance illumination at one or more wavelengths for determining reflectance of the eye at the one or more wavelengths, an imaging device arranged to output image data corresponding to an image of the eye at the one or more wavelengths of reflectance illumination, and a control unit arranged to control the illumination unit and the imaging device to output the bleaching illumination, the reflectance illumination at the one or more wavelengths and to output image data according to a predetermined sequence.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 5, 2013
    Date of Patent: November 15, 2016
    Assignee: The Science and Technology Facilities Council
    Inventors: David Henry, Tom Margrain, Alison Binns, David Atkinson, Stephen Todd