Method and apparatus for detecting contact lenses
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1. A method for confirming the presence of a contact lens in a package comprising aligning a package for holding a contact lens with an infrared detection system, wherein the system detects the presence or absence of a contact lens in the package, and wherein the system comprises an infrared radiation source directed to the package, and a receiver to receive at least a portion of infrared radiation directed from the package to the receiver.
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A method and apparatus for confirming the presence of a contact lens in its intended package employs an infrared detection system that is able to detect the presence or absence of a contact lens in the package.
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- 1. A method for confirming the presence of a contact lens in a package comprising aligning a package for holding a contact lens with an infrared detection system, wherein the system detects the presence or absence of a contact lens in the package, and wherein the system comprises an infrared radiation source directed to the package, and a receiver to receive at least a portion of infrared radiation directed from the package to the receiver.
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7. An apparatus comprising:
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a conveyor that transports packages for containing contact lenses, and an infrared detection system arranged along said conveyor that detects the presence or absence of a contact lens in the package, wherein the infrared detection system comprises an infrared radiation source directed to the package, and a receiver to receive at least a portion of infrared radiation directed from the package to the receiver. - View Dependent Claims (8, 9, 10, 11, 12)
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