Abstract: Disclosed are lenses and eyewear that provide the user with both forward vision and rearward vision by means of an angled, reflective portion of the lens.

Abstract: A loupe apparatus includes a support, a post coupled to the support, and a lens holder rotatably coupled to the post. The lens holder is rotatable around an axis of the post. The lens holder includes an arm, an extension coupled to the arm with a ball and socket joint, and a lens coupled to the extension.

Abstract: An eyeglass lens piece (10) configured for both forward and rearward viewing by a user comprises at least one curved transparent section extending in front of, above, between and below the user's eyes and a distance laterally from the sides of said user's eyes to the approximate sides of the user's head, a housing (11) arranged at an edge in the lower section (12) of the lens piece (10), projecting from the lens piece, and a mirror (15) arranged in the housing in a position offset from the curved transparent section.

Abstract: Swimming goggles are developed to allow a swimmer to see the end of the pool without moving their head while swimming in backstroke. Using a light reflector, a swimmer can see through a backstroke viewing window, allowing them to see along the direction that they are moving when swimming backstroke. Using a motion sensor and electric control circuits, a swimming goggle can provide optimum views for the swimmer wearing the swimming goggle. Using a sound speaker, a swimming goggle can play music and provide voice reports to the swimmer.

Abstract: Provided is a system for presenting information to a driver in a vehicle with a steering wheel and dashboard and/or windshield includes a first enclosure that supports a mobile device and a combiner glass (e.g., half reflective mirror) on the dashboard or windshield. A second bracket releasably attaches a tactile input device to the steering wheel. The tactile input device generates signals representing motion of the driver's finger or thumb across a touch pad and the actuation of an entry key of the device. The tactile input device and the mobile device communicate wirelessly, in preferred embodiments. The enclosure supports the mobile device to have an orientation with respect to the combiner glass that produces a heads-up display that can be controlled by the driver's interaction with the tactile input device. Advantageously, the present invention provides systems and methods that minimize visual, mechanical and cognitive distractions.

Abstract: An eyeglass structure includes a glasses frame, a temple, and a rear-view mirror unit. The temple has a front end connected to a side edge of the glasses frame. The rear-view mirror unit includes a rear-view mirror and a holder. A first end of the holder is pivotally integrated with the temple or glasses frame for a rotational movement of the holder relative to the temple or the glasses frame. The rear-view mirror is pivotally fitted at a second end of the holder for a rotational movement of the rear-view mirror relative to the holder. A cyclist wearing a pair of eyeglasses with the eyeglass structure can watch traffic conditions at the back through the rear-view mirror for vigilant purposes such as avoiding collision risks proactively.

Abstract: The present invention provides head-mounted systems and devices for capturing images. In particular, the present invention provides systems and devices comprising: a) a head-mounted frame component configured to be mounted on the head of a user (e.g., hat, head band, glasses, goggles, etc.) and b) an extending component that is moveable between at least a first position in or adjacent to the head-mounted frame component and a second position non-adjacent to the head-mounted frame component.

Abstract: A pipe mountable mirror with bracket has a pipe mounting member with semi-circular surface to engage and to be clamped to an upright support or overhead, horizontal structural member and that has a projecting arm supporting a cylindrical base with a bore therethrough and a non-rotating ring of teeth surrounding the base; a mirror support arm having one end pivotable around the base, and a bore therethrough aligned with the bore through the base, and a ring of teeth that mesh with the teeth surrounding the base and a coiled spring acting to bias the ring of teeth rotable with the arm into meshing engagement with the non-rotable ring of teeth and being adjustable held in mesh by a bolt inserted through the spring and threaded into a nut secured in the cylindrical base, and a threaded shaft projecting from the other end of the mirror arm, a locking nut threaded onto the shaft and an attachment member fixed to a mirror and turned onto the threaded shaft.

Abstract: Safety glasses for experienced cyclists have a small diameter, unobtrusive, adjustable and removable mirror mounted thereon for establishing a rearwardly directed line of sight so that the cyclist can see a vehicle, including an automobile, motorcycle, or another cyclist, approaching from behind. The mirror is mounted on a stem that is magnetically attached to the gasses frame and extends forward from the frame. The magnetic attachment is sufficient to allow ready adjustment of the angle of incidence of light to establish the desired rearwardly directed line of sight and to fix the line of sight in place after adjustment. The glasses frame has a small disc-shaped neodymium magnet of from about 1 to 2 or 3 pounds force pull strength embedded in the face frame to the wearer's left and the mirror stem has a cooperating corresponding magnet mounted opposite the mirror. Larger mirrors may be desirable for use by less experienced cyclists.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus may allow for personal situational awareness. An optical relay may be mounted to a mounting component joined to an article worn on an individual's person, such as glasses, headgear, clothing, and the like. Optical information may be relayed from an individual's blind spot to an individual's line of sight. Relayed optical information may be transformed, including by isolating relevant optical information and eliminating extraneous optical information.

Abstract: Safety glasses for experienced cyclists have a small diameter, unobtrusive, adjustable and removable minor mounted thereon for establishing a rearwardly directed line of sight so that the cyclist can see a vehicle, including an automobile, motorcycle, or another cyclist, approaching from behind. The minor is mounted on a stem that is magnetically attached to the gasses frame and extends forward from the frame. The magnetic attachment is sufficient to allow ready adjustment of the angle of incidence of light to establish the desired rearwardly directed line of sight and to fix the line of sight in place after adjustment. The glasses frame has a small disc-shaped neodymium magnet of from about 1 to 2 or 3 pounds force pull strength embedded in the face frame to the wearer's left and the minor stem has a cooperating corresponding magnet mounted opposite the mirror. Larger mirrors may be desirable for use by less experienced cyclists.

Abstract: Personal security glasses for a wearer comprising a frame and lens assembly, and at least one reflective member, wherein the reflective member is capable of showing reflection of the wearer's surroundings. The invention allows the wearer to have better ability to observe his surroundings, especially, areas adjacent or behind him, artificially increasing his field of view without the wearer having to turn or pivot his head of body. The personal security glasses can be made of prescription lenses, sunglasses and can incorporate night vision technologies to allow the wearer to observe his surroundings even in low light condition.

Abstract: Headwear wearable by a user is provided having rearview mirrors mounted thereon or incorporated therein via robust mounting structures or mechanisms. The rearview mirrors can be attached to the headwear such that the mirrors are movable between a stowed or collapsed configuration in which the mirror is at least partially hidden from the user's view and a deployed configuration in which a viewing surface of the mirror is positioned to provide a rear view image to the user. The headwear may be goggles, helmets or other structures wearable on the head of a user. Rearview mirrors mountable to headwear are also provided.

Abstract: A side-view mirror attachment for a pair of spectacles constructed of a pair of mirrors each having a hemispherical shape, a center frame that has two opposite ends each fixedly connected to one of the pair of mirrors, and a mounting device for either detachably or permanently mount the attachment to a pair of spectacles.

Abstract: A side-view mirror attachment for a pair of spectacles constructed of a pair of mirrors each having a hemispherical shape, a center frame that has two opposite ends each fixedly connected to one of the pair of mirrors, and a mounting device for either detachably or permanently mount the attachment to a pair of spectacles.

Abstract: An optical device for providing prescription correction to a mirror so that a person who normally wears prescription glasses may clearly see, and also have unobstructed access to, their face in order to apply makeup. A magnifying lens in the form of an eyeglass blank of an appropriate corrective power is removably attached to the mirror by means of a suction cup and a hook element. The magnifying lens has a hole joining its two refracting surfaces. One end of the hook element fits through the hole and the other end of the hook element is attached to the suction cup. The lens situated in close proximity to the mirror provides a user who normally wears prescription eyeglasses with the appropriate corrective power to enable them to clearly see their face while providing good working room for them to perform tasks such as applying their makeup.

Abstract: An apparatus to implement a deflate process in a compression engine. An embodiment of the apparatus includes a hash table, a dictionary, comparison logic, and encoding logic. The hash table is configured to hash a plurality of characters of an input data stream to provide a hash address. The dictionary is configured to provide a plurality of distance values in parallel based on the hash address. The distance values are stored in the dictionary. The comparison logic is configured to identify a corresponding length for each matching distance value from the plurality of distance values. The encoding logic is configured to encode the longest length and the matching distance value as a portion of a LZ77 code stream.

Abstract: In the decoder of binary arithmetic code of the present invention, the decoding and reverse binarization of arithmetic code are separated and a large intermediate buffer is interposed. The decoding of arithmetic code is first carried out at the time of input of a stream, whereby the arithmetic code can be decoded at the maximum input bit rate of the decoder. The obtained binary symbol string is first held in the intermediate buffer, following which the reverse binarization from the binary symbol string to multivalued symbols is carried out matched to the processing of the block decoder of the next stage.

Abstract: The present invention is a head-mounted virtual display apparatus based on a non-cross-cavity optical configuration, in which a near-eye light deflecting element (LDE) is located in the peripheral field of view. Positioning of the near-eye LDE in the peripheral field of view provides the user with simultaneous access to an inset magnified image of a miniature display and an unobstructed forward field of view of at least 35 degrees. Active and passive alignment means, including articulating connections and image warping electronics, allows for correction of geometric distortion arising from folding of the optical train, and orthogonal alignment of the virtual image plane with the optical axis between the user's eye and the virtual image plane.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for mounting auxiliary eyeglasses on conventional eyeglasses in which magnets having shaped surfaces are attached to appendages on the auxiliary eyeglasses mating with magnets having complimentary shaped surfaces mounted on the temple extensions of conventional eyeglasses. The magnets on the auxiliary eyeglasses are mounted in sockets formed on the appendages on the auxiliary eyeglass frame fit beneath the temple extensions on the conventional eyeglasses frame to hold the auxiliary frames in place solely by the magnetic attractive force. The shaped surfaces of the magnets mate when the auxiliary eyeglasses are mounted on the conventional eyeglasses. The magnets may be recessed in sockets formed on one side while the magnets extend out of the sockets on the other side. A wide variety of magnet shapes and configurations are possible.

Abstract: An eyeglass interface system is provided which integrates interface systems within eyewear. The system includes a display assembly and one or more audio and/or video assemblies mounted to an eyeglass frame. The display assembly is mounted to one temple and provides an image which can be viewed by the user. The audio or video assembly is mounted to the other temple and is in communication with the display assembly. The audio or video assembly may comprise a camera assembly and/or an audio input or output assembly, such as a microphone and/or speakers. The camera assembly is placed on the temple to record the visual field observed by the user. A head-tracking assembly may be provided to track the position of the user's head. A number of applications can be provided with the present system, such as a telephone system, pager system, or surveillance system.

Abstract: An eyeglass interface system is provided which integrates interface systems within eyewear. The system includes a display assembly and one or more audio and/or video assemblies mounted to an eyeglass frame. The display assembly is mounted to one temple and provides an image which can be viewed by the user. The audio or video assembly is mounted to the other temple and is in communication with the display assembly. The audio or video assembly may comprise a camera assembly and/or an audio input or output assembly, such as a microphone and/or speakers. The camera assembly is placed on the temple to record the visual field observed by the user. A head-tracking assembly may be provided to track the position of the user's head. A number of applications can be provided with the present system, such as a telephone system, pager system, or surveillance system.

Abstract: An optical device with rearview capabilities including a pair of generally half-moon shaped attachment members that are adapted for removably securing to an interior surface of the pair of lenses of the eyeglasses. Each of the attachment members have a first surface and a second surface. The first surface has a reflective material disposed thereon. The second surface has a layer of adhesive disposed thereon to facilitate securement of the attachment members to the lenses. The layer of adhesive has a layer of protective film disposed thereon prior to use.

Abstract: A pair of eyeglasses includes rear view mirrors, each having a mirror surface substantially equal in area to that of a lens of the eyeglasses, that may be folded forwardly and outwardly to an open position for use, and that may later be folded rearwardly and inwardly to a closed postion for retention by the temple members of the eyeglasses when not in use. The rear view mirrors are somewhat concave in shape so that when in the closed position against the temple members, the eyeglasses present the appearance of conventional eyeglasses.

Abstract: The mirror attachment for eyeglasses is a lightweight rectangular mirror which is attached to the temple piece of a pair of eyeglasses by a hinged arm. The mirror may be folded to a closed position generally parallel to the temple piece when not in use and extended to a vertical plane parallel to and anterior to the plane of the eyeglass lens when in use. The hinged arm has a proximal portion and a distal portion which are articulated by a knuckle joint hinge. The proximal portion is attached to the temple piece by a hinged joint on a U-shaped clip which is secured to the temple piece by a set screw. The distal portion is attached to the mirror by a hinged joint on a similar U-shaped clip secured to the top of the mirror medially. Alternatively, the mirror attachment may be attached to the brim of a cap or a visor attached to an elastic headband worn under a cap.

Abstract: Mirrorized compartments for extending a diver's vertical, lateral and posterior fields of vision. The mirrorized compartments are clamped on opposite sides of the diving mask and have mirrorized surfaces which reflect light rays entering the compartments from objects above, below, the sides or rear of the mask into a diver's view. In a first aspect of the invention, the mirrorized surfaces are fixed to provide supplementary lateral and posterior fields of vision of fixed amounts. In a second aspect of the invention, the mirrorized surfaces are rotatable about horizontal axes to provide supplementary vertical or lateral and posterior fields of vision in varying amounts. In a third aspect of the invention, the mirrorized surfaces are on members which are rotatable with spherical joints to provide supplementary vertical, lateral and posterior fields of vision in varying amounts.

Abstract: An article of headwear for hunters, security guards, motorcyclists, industrial workers, spectators, joggers, hikers and boy and girl watchers. The headwear reduces accidents and crime and is comprised of a pair of reflectors mounted on the frame at about the eye level of a user, a pair of elongated slender arms having inner end portions mounted for rotation on a front portion of the headwear and a pair of reflectors joined by spherical joints to outer end portions of the slender arms. The slender arms are independently rotatable from non-operative positions adjacent to the front of the frame to operative positions forward of the frame. When the arms are at the forward operative positions, the reflectors are selectively rotatable about the spherical joints to extend the user's field of vision in lateral, vertical and rearward directions. When the headwear is not in use, the arms are stored adjacent to the front of the headwear and the reflectors are stored adjacent to sides of the headwear.

Abstract: A new helmet mirror comprises an articulated two-piece body having the mirror on one piece and an attachment device on the other piece. For most applications the attachment device comprises an adhesive for attachment directly to the clear face shield of a snowmobile helmet. The mirror and the adhesive are on the back of the respective pieces and the fronts of the respective pieces are smoothly contoured to reduce wind resistance and aerodynamic forces applied to the mirror body at high speeds. In an alternative embodiment a third piece comprising a link joins the mirror piece to the attachment piece with two articulation joints. The link is aerodynamically shaped to substantially reduce vibration of the mirror at high speeds and thereby reduce the forces applied to the articulation joints which retain the mirror in the proper viewing position.

Abstract: A diving mask with supplemental lateral and posterior fields of vision. A pair of compartments which extend outwardly from opposite sides of the diving mask have fixed mirrorized surfaces which reflect light rays from objects at the sides and rear of the mask into a diver's view. In a first aspect of the invention, the fixed mirrorized surfaces are parallel to a front portion of the mask. In a second aspect of the invention, the fixed mirrorized surfaces extend outwardly and rearwardly from the opposite sides of the mask. In a third aspect of the invention, the fixed mirrorized surfaces extend outwardly and forwardly from the side portions of the mask. The compartments are preferably separately sealed to preserve the reflectance of the mirrorized surfaces, prevent fogging and avoid the necessity of cleaning.

Abstract: The invention is directed to a rear view mirror which is attachable to most diving masks in production. A mirror retaining device is clipped by an attachment to the mask and a convex mirror is positioned in an operational position within the line of vision of the diver.

Abstract: Extended vision eyewear for hunters, security guards, motorcyclists, industrial workers, spectators, joggers, hikers and boy and girl watchers. The optical system reduces accidents and crime. The eyewear is comprised of a frame, a pair of reflectors mounted on the frame at about the eye level of a user, a pair of elongated slender arms having inner end portions mounted for rotation on a front center portion of the frame and a pair of reflectors joined by spherical joints to outer end portions of the slender arms. The slender arms are independently rotatable from non-operative positions adjacent to the front of the frame to operative positions forward of the frame. When the arms are at the forward operative positions, the reflectors are selectively rotatable about the spherical joints to extend the user's field of vision in lateral, vertical and rearward directions.

Abstract: A diving mask with supplemental vertical, lateral and posterior fields of vision. A pair of sealed compartments at opposite ends of the diving mask have rotatable mirrorized surfaces which reflect light rays from objects above, below, or the side and rear of the mask into a diver's view. In a first aspect of the invention, the mirrorized surfaces are rotatable about vertical axes to provide supplementary lateral and posterior fields of vision in varying amounts. In a second aspect of the invention, the mirrorized surfaces are rotatable about horizontal axes to provide supplementary vertical and posterior fields of vision in varying amounts. In a third aspect of the invention, the mirrorized surfaces are on members which are rotatable with spherical joints to provide supplementary vertical, lateral and posterior fields of vision in varying amounts.

Abstract: Back vision eyeglasses comprising a frame worn on a face in front of eyes of a person. A pair of regular lenses are held stationary in the frame. A pair of rearwardly facing adjustable mirror lenses are mounted on one side of the frame. Most of an ordinary field of vision seen through the regular lenses is not obstructed and interfered with by the adjustable mirror lenses. The adjustable mirror lenses are instantly available for use by the person directing a line of vision from the eyes slightly to either side to see reflected images coming from behind.

Abstract: A circular rear view eyewear mirror, approximately 9 min. in diameter, consisting of a reflective surface permanently attached with epoxy adhesive to a cylindrical plastic base with one end obliquely cross-sectioned to form an ellipse. The angle formed by this oblique cross-sectioning of the base allows the rear view eyewear mirror to fit differing types of eyewear, including modern wrap-around sports eyewear. The elliptical end is attached semi-permanently to the rearward surface of the eyewear lens with double-backed adhesive tape. These elements, when assembled, are considered one piece in use and have no moving parts in relation to each other. The rear view eyewear mirror may be angularly adjusted by clockwise or counter-clockwise rotation before semi-permanent attachment by rotation upon the rearward surface of the eyewear lens. This adjustment of the rear view eyewear mirror allows for angular adjustment of the image seen by the wearer.

Abstract: An aerodynamic eyeglass lens piece which integrally combines a central inboard transparent section with laterally outboard mirror sections, thus enabling a forward facing user to see objects in front as well as behind. The lens piece sections form one agonic lens piece comprising: a light transmissive transparent section and fully reflective mirror sections. The mirror sections have an anatomical shape permitting unhindered over the shoulder viewing for bicycle riding. Several enhancements allow the lens piece to be interchangeable with tinted or clear alternatives. In the preferred eyeglass embodiment of the invention, the lens piece is selectively adjustable to a variety of operative positions. These enhancements serve to provide added versatility, fine tuning and custom fitting for the user. An alternate embodiment fits the lens piece to the existing sport helmet of the user.

Abstract: A specialty eyewear device including an optical frame that carries a pair of highly reflective surfaces that permit a wearer to experience an angular offset between the direct line of vision and the effective line of vision. No refraction occurs in the performance of the device, and no image reversal takes place. Modifications of the invention allow for certain angular adjustments in the device which can both change the actual angular offset which occurs between direct and effective line of vision, and permits angular rotation of a given angular offset.

Abstract: Object of invention is such an appliance which is suitable for stereoscopic displaying of video images. It is wearable on head having a common stiff frame with two video image displays built in it; then an optical system, containing lenses and mirrors or prisms, is located, arranged symmetrically. Video image diplays (1), e.g. cathode ray tubes, while wearing on head, are located near the temples; in front of the screen (3) there is a mirror or a prism having reflecting surface, having of 45.degree.-75.degree. angles with the plain of the screen on two sides symetrically fitting into optical train between the screen (3) and the concerned pupil, then a lense or lense-system (8), then there is a reflecting mirror (7) having the area not greater than that of the average pupil, in front of the pupils (5), fixing of this mirror (7) is made of transparent material or is covered.

Abstract: A rearview mirror is connected to a frame for the eyewear, the rearview mirror being movable between a use position spaced from the frame and a storage position juxtaposed to the frame. A seat is defined in the frame so that the mirror is receivable in that seat when in the storage position, thereby tending to minimize breakage of the device upon inadvertent contact with a user's hand or clothing when the mirror is stored.

Abstract: Eyeglasses with rear view capability wherein the external portion of at least one lens and/or of the rim is replaced by a rear view mirror part which is pivotally coupled to the lens and/or the rim and has the same shape and dimension of the replaced portion of the lens and/or the rim. Preferably the rear view mirror parts are placed above the horizon line of the view of the user who can adjust the position of the rear view mirror parts by hand according to any desired inclination.

Abstract: A portable mirrored device for eyedrop users and contact lens wearers including a headband sized for supportively positioning around the user's head, a forwardly extending arm pivotally connected on either side of the headband, and a transverse mirror housing pivotally mounted between the other end of each extension arm. The protective mirror housing includes a mirrored rearwardly facing surface for viewing. By this arrangement, the user may conveniently position the mirrored surface so as to view his or her own eyes as contact lenses are positioned or eye medication is dispensed into the eyes.

Abstract: A fashionable pair of spectacles with combined sliding and pivoting elements for viewing objects behind a forward facing user. The spectacles have temples at opposite ends of the eyepiece with longitudinal apertures for receiving closely fitting shafts. A pair of slender round shafts engage the apertures and have orthogonal forward end portions which project out of the apertures and receive reflective elements for viewing objects behind the user. In the first aspect of the invention, each reflective element is rotatably mounted to the orthogonal end of one shaft and is selectively adjustable by translating and rotating the shaft along and about the longitudinal axis of the corresponding temple aperture and by rotating the element about the axis of the orthogonal foward portion of the shaft.

Abstract: A pair of spectacles which enable a forward facing user to view objects behind the user. A pair of swing arms is rotatably attached to the forward portion of the spectacles' temples. The swing arms are thin narrow members whose shapes are similar to the temples. A rear vision member is connected by a spherical joint to one end of each swing arm. The swing arms are individually rotatable in one direction for positioning the rear vision members at operative positions ahead of the spectacles' eyepiece and rotatable in the opposite direction for storing the swing arms and rear vision members behind the eyepiece. At the stored positions, the swing arms and rear vision members are adjacent to the outer surface of the temples and aligned with the temples. The spectacles have the appearance of a conventional pair of spectacles when the swing arms and rear vision members are at their stored positions.

Abstract: A fashionable pair of spectacles with a pair of dual pivot rear vision elements for viewing objects behind a forward facing user. The spectacles include a binocular eyepiece, a pair of symmetrically opposite temples rotatably attached to opposite end portions of the eyepiece, a pair of arms having windows for viewing dual pivot elements in their operative positions rotatably attached to the end portions of the eyepiece, and the pair of dual pivot elements having reflective surfaces rotatably attached to the arms. The dual pivot elements are rotatable about their attachments to the arms from non-operative stored positions alongside the temples whereat their reflective surfaces are in facing relationship to the user to operative positions whereat the arms extend forward of the eyepiece, the rear vision elements extend outwardly from the arms and the reflective surfaces of the elements are in facing relationship to the user.

Abstract: Eyeglasses having mirror sections enabling the wearer to view scenery behind the person's shoulder, as well as the forward scenery. The mirror sections are fully reflecting, not see-through sections, as have been employed in the known prior art. Light-blocking wall structures are located near the control axis of the eyeglasses, such that pictorial information obtained through a mirror section predominates over the forward pictorial information.

Abstract: A fashionable pair of spectacles with single pivot folded rear vision elements for viewing objects behind a forward facing user. The spectacles are comprised of a binocular eyepiece of the kind having a conventional frame without side shields, a pair of spaced apart slender temples mounted to opposite ends of the eyepiece for rotation about a first pair of vertical axes and a pair of spaced apart folded elements mounted to the eyepiece for rotation about a second pair of vertical axes which are positioned inside of the first pair of axes. Each rear vision element has a reflective portion and a mounting portion at a fixed angular relationship to the reflective portion.

Abstract: Spectacle-mounted display apparatus in which a reflective surface of a partially-transparent eyeglass lens is employed as the primary optical element. A concave spherical relay reflector is positioned inside the lens/eye cavity. The display ocular is an asymmetrical multi-axial virtual image magnifier which receives the object light on its relay reflector and thereby reflects the object light from the partially reflective surface of the spectacle lens to the wearer's eye to form a virtual image at infinity. In various embodiments of the invention, the ocular display apparatus is employed as a personal display of film, LEDs, fiber optics, CRT or electronic images generated for delivering data to a wearer as a virtual image at infinity.

Abstract: A unique mirror optical system reduces the anxiety of patients due to claustrophobia during magnetic resonance imaging or the like. A back surface mirror is mounted on a spectacle frame which is attached to the patient's head with an adjustable elastic band. With the patient in the supine position, the mirror allows the patient to see over the head or feet to scenes placed on a distant surface. Since the patient can see "out", the confined feeling which triggers the claustrophobia response is greatly reduced or eliminated.

Abstract: An integral rear view mirror for eyeglasses comprises an elongated channel formed within at least one temple piece of the eyeglass which supports an elongated rod having an upwardly extending tab. A notch is formed within the elongated channel and serves to lock the rod in a withdrawn position. The outwardly extending end of the rod supports a hinged attachment to a rear view mirror. A spring captivated within the channel urges the rod to the forward position. The mirror is rotatable between a downwardly extending in use position and an upwardly extending position when not being used. In addition, the mirror is rotatable to a position overlaying the most proximate lens of the eyeglasses to facilitate easy carrying of the glasses in the folded position.

Abstract: An optical device provides a unitary, functional eyewear device that enables the viewer to simultaneously receive both primary (on-axis) and secondary (off-axis) images. The optical device includes a primary lens, of a shape and size to be mounted in a frame and worn as traditional eyewear. This primary lens has some inherent reflectivity, transmitting some portion of the light reaching it, and reflecting the remainder. A secondary image mirror portion is preferably mounted along one edge of the primary lens so as to capture at least some desired portion of the light reflected from the primary lens. This secondary image mirror acts more as a true (opaque) mirror, reflecting some significant portion of the light impinging upon it. By proper alignment of this secondry image mirror adjacent the primary lens, some of the light initially reflected by the primary lens is re-reflected back towards the primary lens, where a portion of such light will be transmitted through the primary lens to the viewer's eye.

Abstract: A visual field image reflector attached to standard eyeglasses to extend vision into an impaired lateral visual field characteristic of a patient suffering from homonymous hemianopsia. The reflector is attached to the eyeglass frame adjacent the patient's nose, forward the lens for an eye having an impaired lateral field and displaced from the line of central fixation of gaze. The reflector includes a light-transmitting substrate and two differently tinted coatings. The first coating, near the patient's eye, is a partially-reflective and partially light-transmitting yellow tinted layer. The second coating, away from the patient's eye, is a light-transmitting, blue-violet layer. The reflected image of the lateral field is thus observed in yellow by the patient, and the portion of the central field image transmitted through the reflector is seen in blue-green.