Abstract: The present disclosure relates to aerosol delivery devices, methods of producing such devices, and elements of such devices. In some embodiments, the present disclosure provides devices configured for vaporization of an aerosol precursor composition that is contained in a reservoir and transported to a heating element by a liquid transport element. The liquid transport element may include a porous monolith.

Abstract: Some embodiments described in this disclosure are directed to one or more electronic devices that facilitate control of playback of a live content item displayed in a playback user interface. Some embodiments described in this disclosure are directed to one or more electronic devices that facilitate display of key content corresponding to a live content item in a key content user interface. Some embodiments described in this disclosure are directed to one or more electronic devices that facilitate concurrently display of multiple content items in a Multiview user interface. Some embodiments described in this disclosure are directed to one or more electronic devices that facilitate display of insights corresponding to a content item displayed in a playback user interface.

Abstract: In some embodiments, an electronic device presents representations of items of content available for playback on the electronic device. The representations are optionally presented in a horizontally-scrollable row. In response to a user input to horizontally scroll the row of representations, in some embodiments, the electronic device presents an animation of moving a cropping frame/border between respective representations to scroll the presented representations. In some embodiments, an electronic device presents representations of auxiliary content related to an item of content in a product page user interface of the item of content. In some embodiments, an electronic device presents representations of items of content in accordance with content consumption history of the user account. In some embodiments, an electronic device presents representations of bonus content items associated with a series of episodic content.

Abstract: A system for marking a coated optical article (10) having at least one first mark (18) on a surface of a substrate (20) of the coated optical article (10) includes at least one mark (18) identification device having at least one electromagnetic radiation source (111) configured to irradiate at least a portion of the surface of the substrate (20) having the at least one first mark (18) with electromagnetic radiation (119A, 123). The at least one mark (18) identification device further includes at least one imaging device configured to receive a portion of the electromagnetic radiation (119A, 123) reflected from the surface of the substrate (20) having the least one first mark (18) and determine a position of the at least one first mark (18) on the surface of the substrate (20). The system further includes at least one marking device configured for marking the coated optical article (10) with at least one second mark (180) based on the position of the at least one first mark (18).

Abstract: A demonstration device for demonstrating at least one thermally-reversible characteristic of a photochromic optical article, such as an optical article having a photochromic material, having a housing defining an interior, and an inspection platform within the interior of the housing configured for supporting at least a portion of the optical article. The demonstration device further has at least one ultraviolet light source configured to radiate ultraviolet light into the interior of the housing, and at least one inspection light source configured to illuminate at least a portion of the interior of the housing. The demonstration device further has at least one heating device configured to heat at least a portion of the interior of the housing. The at least one heating device has at least one heat source and at least one fan.

Abstract: A system and method for coating a lens (10) using a plurality of inkjet print bars (46) arranged in-line, includes generating, using at least one processor (54, 110) in communication with the plurality of inkjet print bars (46), at least one graphical user interface configured to facilitate the automation of the creation or selection of an image to be printed on a lens (10); generating a plurality of image layers based on the lens (10) geometry, target product, and number of print bars (46); and controlling, using the at least one processor (54, 110), at least two of the plurality of inkjet print bars (46) to print the image on the lens (10), such that each of the at least two inkjet print bars (46) prints at least one image layer of the plurality of image layers.

Abstract: In some embodiments, an electronic device presents representations of items of content available for playback on the electronic device. The representations are optionally presented in a horizontally-scrollable row. In response to a user input to horizontally scroll the row of representations, in some embodiments, the electronic device presents an animation of moving a cropping frame/border between respective representations to scroll the presented representations. In some embodiments, an electronic device presents representations of auxiliary content related to an item of content in a product page user interface of the item of content. In some embodiments, an electronic device presents representations of items of content in accordance with content consumption history of the user account. In some embodiments, an electronic device presents representations of bonus content items associated with a series of episodic content.

Abstract: A method for preparing an optical element which colors in a non-uniform linear pattern is provided.

Abstract: A method for coloring an optical element in a non-uniform linear pattern is provided. The method includes (a) preparing at least one colorant composition containing at least one photochromic material; (b) depositing the colorant composition on at least one surface of the optical element in a controlled, predetermined pattern using an inkjet printing apparatus to provide a linearly gradient color pattern on the optical element when the optical element is exposed to actinic radiation; and (c) drying the colorant composition on the surface of the optical element. An optical element prepared by the method also is provided.

Abstract: A system and method for coating a lens (10) using a plurality of inkjet print bars (46) arranged in-line, includes generating, using at least one processor (54, 110) in communication with the plurality of inkjet print bars (46), at least one graphical user interface configured to facilitate the automation of the creation or selection of an image to be printed on a lens (10); generating a plurality of image layers based on the lens (10) geometry, target product, and number of print bars (46); and controlling, using the at least one processor (54, 110), at least two of the plurality of inkjet print bars (46) to print the image on the lens (10), such that each of the at least two inkjet print bars (46) prints at least one image layer of the plurality of image layers.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an optical article that includes, a mark that is positioned on and/or within the first surface of an optical substrate thereof, and a photochromic layer that includes at least one photochromic compound and which resides over at least a portion of the first surface. The mark includes a photoluminescent material. The first surface of the optical substrate is exposed to a source of actinic radiation, the photochromic compound has an activation time after exposure to the source of actinic radiation, and the mark luminesces and is visually observable during at least a portion of the activation time. The present invention also relates to: an optical article that includes, a mark that is positioned within the first surface of an optical substrate thereof, and at least one photochromic compound that is also positioned within the first surface; and methods of making such optical articles.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an optical element that includes a mark (18). The optical element has a first coating layer (22) over at least a portion of a surface of an optical substrate (20) having the mark (18) on the surface of the optical substrate, and one or more additional coating layers (24) over at least a portion of the first coating layer (22). The first coating layer has a first refractive index, and the optical substrate and the mark may have a second refractive index. A difference between the first refractive index and the second refractive index has an absolute value of 0.02 to 0.24. At least one of the first coating layer (22) and the one or more additional coating layers (24) may be applied by a controlled deposition of a coating material in droplet form.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an optical element that includes a mark (18). The optical element has a first coating layer (22) over at least a portion of a surface of an optical substrate (20) having the mark (18) on the surface of the optical substrate, and one or more additional coating layers (24) over at least a portion of the first coating layer (22). The first coating layer has a first refractive index, and the optical substrate and the mark may have a second refractive index. A difference between the first refractive index and the second refractive index has an absolute value of 0.02 to 0.24. At least one of the first coating layer (22) and the one or more additional coating layers (24) may be applied by a controlled deposition of a coating material in droplet form.

Abstract: A method for preparing an optical element which colors in a non-uniform linear pattern is provided.

Abstract: A method for coloring an optical element in a non-uniform linear pattern is provided. The method includes (a) preparing at least one colorant composition containing at least one photochromic material; (b) depositing the colorant composition on at least one surface of the optical element in a controlled, predetermined pattern using an inkjet printing apparatus to provide a linearly gradient color pattern on the optical element when the optical element is exposed to actinic radiation; and (c) drying the colorant composition on the surface of the optical element. An optical element prepared by the method also is provided.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an optical article that includes, a mark that is positioned on and/or within the first surface of an optical substrate thereof, and a photochromic layer that includes at least one photochromic compound and which resides over at least a portion of the first surface. The mark includes a photoluminescent material. The first surface of the optical sub-strate is exposed to a source of actinic radiation, the photochromic compound has an activation time after exposure to the source of actinic radiation, and the mark luminesces and is visually observable during at least a portion of the activation time. The present invention also relates to: an optical article that includes, a mark that is positioned within the first surface of an optical substrate thereof, and at least one photochromic compound that is also positioned within the first surface; and methods of making such optical articles.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of forming an optical element that includes a mark. The method involves, irradiating at least a portion of a surface of the optical element with laser radiation, thereby forming a plurality of substantially parallel elongated grooves in the portion of the surface, which are each aligned substantially parallel with a common longitudinal direction that extends from a center point of the plurality of elongated grooves. The plurality of elongated grooves together define the mark. A clear film is formed over at least the portion of the surface and the plurality of elongated grooves. Depending on the orientation of a source of electromagnetic radiation as viewed through the optical element relative to the common longitudinal direction of the grooves, the mark is either observable or unobservable. The present invention also relates to an optical element having a mark, as described above.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of forming an optical element that includes a mark. The method involves, irradiating at least a portion of a surface of the optical element with laser radiation, thereby forming a plurality of substantially parallel elongated grooves in the portion of the surface, which are each aligned substantially parallel with a common longitudinal direction that extends from a center point of the plurality of elongated grooves. The plurality of elongated grooves together define the mark. A clear film is formed over at least the portion of the surface and the plurality of elongated grooves. Depending on the orientation of a source of electromagnetic radiation as viewed through the optical element relative to the common longitudinal direction of the grooves, the mark is either observable or unobservable. The present invention also relates to an optical element having a mark, as described above.