Ophthalmic lens simulation system and method
First Claim
1. A method of simulating an optical effect and/or characteristic of a selected ophthalmic lens design for a wearer, the method including:
- retrieving simulation information for the selected ophthalmic lens design;
processing the simulation information to generate output image data for an output image simulating the optical effect and/or characteristic of the selected ophthalmic lens design;
displaying, using a head-mounted lens simulator unit worn by the wearer, the output image for viewing by the wearer; and
wherein the simulated optical effect and/or characteristic includes the approximate visual experience that would be experienced by the wearer when viewing through an ophthalmic lens corresponding to the selected ophthalmic lens design.
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Abstract
A method of simulating an optical effect, and/or characteristic of a selected ophthalmic lens design for a wearer is disclosed. In an embodiment, the method includes retrieving simulation data for the selected ophthalmic lens design and processing the simulation data to generate output image data for an output image simulating the optical effect and/or characteristic of the selected ophthalmic lens design. The output image is displayed, using a head-mounted display worn by the wearer, for viewing by the wearer.
A system for simulating an optical effect, and/or characteristic of a selected ophthalmic lens design for a wearer is also disclosed.
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13 Claims
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1. A method of simulating an optical effect and/or characteristic of a selected ophthalmic lens design for a wearer, the method including:
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retrieving simulation information for the selected ophthalmic lens design; processing the simulation information to generate output image data for an output image simulating the optical effect and/or characteristic of the selected ophthalmic lens design; displaying, using a head-mounted lens simulator unit worn by the wearer, the output image for viewing by the wearer; and wherein the simulated optical effect and/or characteristic includes the approximate visual experience that would be experienced by the wearer when viewing through an ophthalmic lens corresponding to the selected ophthalmic lens design. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9)
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10. A method of simulating an optical effect and/or characteristic of a selected ophthalmic lens design for a wearer, the method including:
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providing an input image capturing a viewing activity undertaken by the wearer; retrieving simulation information for the selected ophthalmic lens design; processing the input image and the simulation information to generate, for display to the wearer, an output image simulating the optical effect and/or characteristic of the selected ophthalmic lens design; displaying, using a head-mounted display worn by the wearer, the output image for viewing by the wearer; and wherein the simulated optical effect and/or characteristic includes the approximate visual experience that would be experienced by the wearer when viewing through an ophthalmic lens corresponding to the selected ophthalmic lens design.
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11. A system for simulating the optical effect and/or characteristic of an ophthalmic lens design for a wearer, the system including:
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a simulation file containing simulation information for the selected ophthalmic lens design; a programmed computer including a simulation engine for processing the simulation information to generate output image data for an output image simulating the optical effect and/or characteristic of the selected ophthalmic lens design; a lens simulator including a head-mountable display for displaying the output image to the wearer; and wherein the simulated optical effect and/or characteristic includes the approximate visual experience that would be experienced by the wearer when viewing through an ophthalmic lens corresponding to the selected ophthalmic lens design.
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12. A system for simulating an optical effect and/or characteristic of a selected ophthalmic lens design for a wearer, the system including processor and associated memory device for storing a series of instructions to cause the processor to:
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retrieve simulation information for the selected ophthalmic lens design; process the simulation information to generate output image data for an output image simulating the optical effect and/or characteristic of the selected ophthalmic lens design; displaying, using a head-mounted lens simulator unit worn by the wearer, the output image for viewing by the wearer; and wherein the simulated optical effect and/or characteristic includes the approximate visual experience that would be experienced by the wearer when viewing through an ophthalmic lens corresponding to the selected ophthalmic lens design.
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13. Computer software for use in a system for simulating an optical effect and/or characteristic of a selected ophthalmic lens design for a wearer, the system including a processor and associated memory device for storing the computer software including a series of instructions to cause the processor to:
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retrieve simulation information for the selected ophthalmic lens design; process the simulation information to generate output image data for an output image simulating the optical effect and/or characteristic of the selected ophthalmic lens design; displaying, using a head-mounted lens simulator unit worn by the wearer, the output image for viewing by the wearer; and wherein the simulated optical effect and/or characteristic includes the approximate visual experience that would be experienced by the wearer when viewing through an ophthalmic lens corresponding to the selected ophthalmic lens design.
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