Abstract: A method of generating a customized photochromic optical article recommendation for a user includes: for each of a plurality of photochromic optical articles, determining a plurality of performance attributes; receiving, from a user device, feedback data associated with each of the plurality of performance attributes; based on the plurality of performance attributes and the feedback data, generating, for each of the plurality of photochromic optical articles, a compatibility score; and based on the compatibility score for each of the plurality of photochromic optical articles, generating a user-specific recommendation including at least one of the plurality of photochromic optical articles. A system and computer program product for generating a customized photochromic optical article recommendation for a user are also disclosed.

Abstract: A demonstration unit for demonstrating at least one photochromic characteristic of an optical article having at least one photochromic material includes a housing defining an interior, at least two activating light sources configured to radiate ultraviolet light into the interior, at least one visible light source configured to illuminate at least a portion of the interior of the housing. and a control device operatively connected to the at least two activating light sources and the at least one visible light source. The control device is configured to control operation of the activating light sources and the visible light source to activate at least one photochromic compound of the photochromic material based on at least one predetermined spectral profile corresponding to a simulated outdoor lighting condition. A method of demonstrating at least one photochromic characteristic of an optical article having a photochromic material using the demonstration unit is also disclosed.

Abstract: A method of determining outdoor characteristics of a photochromic optical article includes: determining environmental conditions for an area; positioning the optical article to face a first direction; determining a first incident irradiance on the optical article; determining a first surface temperature and first spectrum of the optical article; rotating the optical article to face a second direction; determining a second surface temperature and Full Characterization of Lens second spectrum of the optical article; determining a second incident irradiance on the optical article; and generating a prediction model of spectral transmission of the optical article. Further using environmental and climate conditions and to select a photochromic article most appropriate for an area.

Abstract: A method of generating a customized photochromic optical article recommendation for a user includes: for each of a plurality of photochromic optical articles, determining a plurality of performance attributes; receiving, from a user device, feedback data associated with each of the plurality of performance attributes; based on the plurality of performance attributes and the feedback data, generating, for each of the plurality of photochromic optical articles, a compatibility score; and based on the compatibility score for each of the plurality of photochromic optical articles, generating a user-specific recommendation including at least one of the plurality of photochromic optical articles. A system and computer program product for generating a customized photochromic optical article recommendation for a user are also disclosed.

Abstract: A method of determining outdoor characteristics of a photochromic optical article includes: determining environmental conditions for an area; positioning the optical article to face a first direction; determining a first incident irradiance on the optical article; determining a first surface temperature and first spectrum of the optical article; rotating the optical article to face a second direction; determining a second surface temperature and Full Characterization of Lens second spectrum of the optical article; determining a second incident irradiance on the optical article; and generating a prediction model of spectral transmission of the optical article. Further using environmental and climate conditions and to select a photochromic article most appropriate for an area.

Abstract: The invention provides an optical article including a substrate; and a colorant composition connected to at least a portion of the substrate. The colorant composition is a fixed-tint colorant; and a photochromic material. The article exhibits a passive state and an activated state, such that the article can switch from the passive state to the activated state in response to at least actinic radiation and to revert back to the passive state in response to thermal energy. The passive state is characterized by a transmittance ranging from greater than 30% to 70% across a wavelength range of from 460 nanometers to 500 nanometers.

Abstract: Aqueous acid solutions for treating metal surfaces such as aluminum and galvanized steel are disclosed. The solutions are mixtures of organophosphates or phosphonates and chloride or fluoride. The treating solutions can be used in place of chromium treating solutions.