ELECTRONIC EYEGLASS FRAME
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1. ) An eyeglass frame comprising an electronic module, wherein said module is located within a spatial void of the eyeglass frame anterior to the hinge.
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Abstract
The present invention generally relates to integrating electronic components into an electro-active frame for driving electro-active focusing lenses. This is accomplished in a cosmetically pleasing manner that allows a platform of frame systems to be built from a single electronic module. Specifically, the present invention discloses controlling an electro-active lens in a deliberate, hands free manner that gives the user control of the electro-active lens.
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- 1. ) An eyeglass frame comprising an electronic module, wherein said module is located within a spatial void of the eyeglass frame anterior to the hinge.
- 3. ) An electronic module that contains electronics and a power source for driving an electro-active lens, wherein said module is designed to fit within a spatial void of an eyeglass frame directly connected to the electro-active lens without an intervening hinge.
- 4. ) A method for controlling an electro-active lens wherein said lens is activated when the wearer'"'"'s head moves to a first position angled steeply down relative to the horizon, and wherein said lens, once activated, remains on until such a time as the wearer'"'"'s head moves to a second position at an angle slightly above the horizon.
- 5. ) An electronic module attached to a rimless eyeglass frame located within a spatial void, wherein the frame has an electro-active lens to which the module is directly connected.
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31. ) An eyeglass frame, comprising:
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a) a hinged temple connected to the frame; and b) a universal eyeglass frame housing positioned anterior to the hinge, wherein said housing contains an electronic module.
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