Abstract: Methods of forming an ophthalmic element via generating a map of data values associated with pixels included in an energy transmissibility pattern. Data values correspond with an amount of energy transmissible through the optical element at a pixel location. The data values may be converted to additive manufacturing printhead control commands. A first print pattern of polymerizable mixture is emitted as droplets from a manufacturing printhead. The first print pattern of polymerizable mixture corresponding with the map of data values associated with pixels included in an energy transmissibility pattern. At least a portion of the droplets are received on a receiving surface.

Abstract: Augmented reality apparatus and methods of use are provided with persistent digital content linked to a location coordinates. More specifically, the present invention links a physical location with digital content to enable a user interface with augmented reality that combines aspects of the physical area with location specific digital content. According to the present invention, digital content remains persistent with a location even if visual aspects of the location change.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus for interacting with a tag in a radio target area. More specifically, the present invention relates to methods and systems for monitoring temperature and other environmental conditions in a storage area and displaying environmental conditions as digital content in a user interactive interface based upon energy levels received from a radio target area and content from a sensor generating digital content.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus for additive manufacture of an optical element corresponding with an energy transmissibility image. The optical element may include a contact lens or intraocular lens. The optical element may be formed via intermittent pinning of deposited polymerizable mixture, partial cure, and final cure of the deposited polymerizable mixture. A pattern of multiple defined areas may be manufactured, with each area representing an amount of energy transmissibility associated with each respective area.

Abstract: A multifocal ophthalmic lens with multiple sub-optical elements along a same optical path and methods for generating the multifocal ophthalmic lens. The method includes intermittent pinning of deposited polymerizable mixture and final cure of the deposited polymerizable mixture. The intermittent pinning may form a sub-optical element. A pattern of multiple defined areas may be manufactured, with each area representing an amount of energy transmissibility associated with that area. Each area may have a light value based upon a scale, such as an 8 bit, 16 bit, 32 bit, 64 bit scale or other scale. In some embodiments, each area may refer to a smallest single component of a digital image.

Abstract: Apparatus for display of digital content associated with a location of a Node in a wireless communication area. A user interface is generated with a digital representation of content associated with a physical tag or other Node. The user interface includes interactive portions based upon positions in the wireless communication area. The interactive portions may be activated to display the digital content associated with the physical tag in a user interface.

Abstract: Methods for presenting an augmented virtual model of a physical building. A headgear on an Agent is used to scan a physical building and capture aspects of the building at respective locations. The aspects are stored a As Built Data. A portion of the As Built Data is associated with a location in the physical building. A user interface includes a representation of an agent position and presents the portion of the As Built Data in a position relative to the agent location.

Abstract: An Agent supportable device for determining a direction of an item of interest. The Agent supportable device includes an antenna configured to communicate with the reference transceiver associated with the item of interest. A receiver in the Agent supportable device is in logical communication with the antenna. A transmitter is also in logical communication with the antenna. A digital storage contains software executable upon demand via a processor in logical communication with the digital storage. The processor is operative via execution of the software to cause the apparatus to display a user interface on a visual display that includes an arrow indicating a direction of the item of interest in relation to the apparatus and a distance between the apparatus and the item of interest.

Abstract: Electroactive dynamic lenses that have more than one degree of visual accommodation that supplements an accommodation provided by a human eye on which the electroactive dynamic lens is worn. The accommodation is provided via activation of a shape memory alloy structure through a transition. A desired change in a focal plane may be accomplished with structures that may be electroactively controlled to expand or contract during a transition of the shape memory alloy. In some embodiments, a ring containing one or more elements that expand or contract under the influence of an electrical current to modify an overall shape of a formable ophthalmic lens and accomplish visual accommodation.

Abstract: Improved methods and apparatus to quickly and securely fasten a tumbler cup to a spindle turner arm in a consistent and accurate manner. A spindle tumbler arm is inserted into a support body and contacts one or more cams. The cams move a plunger outward forcing a seal against a wall of an interior change securing turner arm against to the tumbler cup. Other embodiments include an expandable bladder placed into the tumbler cup, thereby providing enhanced stability and support; and a threaded support attached via a threaded connection. The expandable bladder and/or the threaded support in such embodiments may also incorporate an internal plunger-cam mechanism, enhancing their functionality and adaptability for diverse tumbler customization needs.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus for additive manufacture of an article corresponding with an energy transmissibility image. The article may include a contact lens or intraocular lens. The improvements are directed to repeated application of a monomer according to a pattern corresponding with the energy transmissibility image, such as grayscale image. The method may include intermittent pinning of deposited polymerizable mixture, partial cure, and final cure of the deposited polymerizable mixture. A pattern of multiple defined areas may be manufactured, with each area representing an amount of energy transmissibility associated with that area.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus to quickly and securely fasten a tumbler cup to a spindle turner arm in a consistent and accurate manner. A spindle tumbler arm is inserted into a support body and contacts one or more cams. The cams move a plunger outward forcing a seal against a wall of an interior change securing turner arm against to the tumbler cup. Other embodiments include an expandable bladder placed into the tumbler cup; and a support attached via a threaded connection.

Abstract: Apparatus is provided for determining a position relative to a reference transceiver. The apparatus includes an antenna configured to communicate with the reference transceiver and a receiver in logical communication with the antenna. A transmitter is also in logical communication with the antenna. A digital storage contains software executable upon demand via a processor in logical communication with the digital storage. The processor is operative via execution of the software to cause the apparatus to display a user interface on a visual display that includes a symbol indicating the direction of the reference transceiver in relation to the apparatus and a distance between the apparatus and the reference transceiver.

Abstract: An Agent supportable device for determining a direction of an item of interest. The Agent supportable device includes an antenna configured to communicate with the reference transceiver associated with the item of interest. A receiver in the Agent supportable device is in logical communication with the antenna. A transmitter is also in logical communication with the antenna. A digital storage contains software executable upon demand via a processor in logical communication with the digital storage. The processor is operative via execution of the software to cause the apparatus to display a user interface on a visual display that includes an arrow indicating a direction of the item of interest in relation to the apparatus and a distance between the apparatus and the item of interest.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus for display of digital content associated with a location of a Node in a wireless communication area. A user interface is generated with a digital representation of content associated with a physical tag or other Node. The user interface includes interactive portions based upon positions in the wireless communication area. The interactive portions may be activated to display the digital content associated with the physical tag in a user interface.

Abstract: Improved methods and apparatus for additive manufacture of an ophthalmic lens, such as a contact lens or intraocular lens. The improvements are directed to repeated application of a monomer according to a pattern of energy transmissibility, such as grayscale image. The method includes intermittent pinning of deposited polymerizable mixture and final cure of the deposited polymerizable mixture. A pattern of multiple defied areas may be manufactured, with each area representing an amount of energy transmissibility associated with that area. Each area may have a light value based upon a scale, such as an 8 bit, 16 bit, 32 bit, 64 bit scale or other scale. In some embodiments, each area may refer to a smallest single component of a digital image.

Abstract: Geolocated information is communicated to a user based upon a position of smart device in a building as determined by optical recognition of a first visual identifier, a second visual identifier and a third visual identifier. A distance determined from each of the visual identifiers, as well as a direction of interest indicated by a user. A user interface is generated for display on a Smart Device based upon the position of the Smart Device and direction of interest.

Abstract: Improved methods and apparatus for additive manufacture of an ophthalmic lens, such as a contact lens or intraocular lens. The improvements are directed to repeated application of a monomer according to a pattern of energy transmissibility, such as grayscale image. The method includes intermittent pinning of deposited polymerizable mixture and final cure of the deposited polymerizable mixture. A pattern of multiple defied areas may be manufactured, with each area representing an amount of energy transmissibility associated with that area. Each area may have a light value based upon a scale, such as an 8 bit, 16 bit, 32 bit, 64 bit scale or other scale. In some embodiments, each area may refer to a smallest single component of a digital image.

Abstract: Apparatus is provided for determining a position relative to a reference transceiver. The apparatus includes an antenna configured to communicate with the reference transceiver and a receiver in logical communication with the antenna. A transmitter is also in logical communication with the antenna. A digital storage contains software executable upon demand via a processor in logical communication with the digital storage. The processor is operative via execution of the software to cause the apparatus to display a user interface on a visual display that includes a symbol indicating the direction of the reference transceiver in relation to the apparatus and a distance between the apparatus and the reference transceiver.

Abstract: An Agent supportable device for determining a direction of an item of interest. The Agent supportable device includes an antenna configured to communicate with the reference transceiver associated with the item of interest. A receiver in the Agent supportable device is in logical communication with the antenna. A transmitter is also in logical communication with the antenna. A digital storage contains software executable upon demand via a processor in logical communication with the digital storage. The processor is operative via execution of the software to cause the apparatus to display a user interface on a visual display that includes an arrow indicating a direction of the item of interest in relation to the apparatus and a distance between the apparatus and the item of interest.