Computerized method for fitting eyeglasses
First Claim
1. The method for custom manufacturing or fitting eyeglasses comprising the steps of:
- (a) providing digital camera means and taking a series of digital electronic images of selected portions of a subjects head;
(b) digitally transmitting said images to primary computer means electronically associated therewith, said images comprising frame and lens fitting information with respect to the size and shape of the subjects head;
(c) providing visual image display means functionally associated with said computer means for receiving therefrom and visually displaying said images;
(d) providing a display of selected ones of said images on said display means; and
(e) providing eyeglass frame means and lens which are structurally and dimensionally configured in accordance with said fitting information.
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Abstract
A method is provided for custom manufacturing or fitting eyeglasses wherein a digital camera is used to take a series of digital images of selected portions of a subjects head, the images then being stored in a computer electronically associated with the camera, wherein the images contain frame and lens fitting information with respect to the size and shape of the subjects head, and thereafter providing a visual image display screen functionally associated with the computer for receiving and visually displaying the images such that an eyeglass frame and lens can be structurally and dimensionally configured in accordance with the fitting information.
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5 Claims
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1. The method for custom manufacturing or fitting eyeglasses comprising the steps of:
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(a) providing digital camera means and taking a series of digital electronic images of selected portions of a subjects head; (b) digitally transmitting said images to primary computer means electronically associated therewith, said images comprising frame and lens fitting information with respect to the size and shape of the subjects head; (c) providing visual image display means functionally associated with said computer means for receiving therefrom and visually displaying said images; (d) providing a display of selected ones of said images on said display means; and (e) providing eyeglass frame means and lens which are structurally and dimensionally configured in accordance with said fitting information. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5)
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