18388794. OPTICAL GLASS, OPTICAL MEMBER, AND OPTICAL DEVICE simplified abstract (AGC Inc.)

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OPTICAL GLASS, OPTICAL MEMBER, AND OPTICAL DEVICE

Organization Name

AGC Inc.

Inventor(s)

Shinichi Amma of Tokyo (JP)

Tatsuo Nagashima of Tokyo (JP)

OPTICAL GLASS, OPTICAL MEMBER, AND OPTICAL DEVICE - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18388794 titled 'OPTICAL GLASS, OPTICAL MEMBER, AND OPTICAL DEVICE

Simplified Explanation

The present invention is related to an optical glass with a refractive index of 1.55 or higher and specific chromaticity values under a light source in a CIELab representation.

  • Optical glass with refractive index of 1.55 or higher
  • Chromaticity b* satisfies b*≥4.8
  • Ratio (b*/|a*|) of chromaticity b* to absolute value of chromaticity a* satisfies b*|a*|≥0.55
  • Chromaticity b* satisfies b*≥0.1

Potential Applications

This technology could be used in:

  • High-quality camera lenses
  • Precision optical instruments
  • Specialty eyewear

Problems Solved

This technology addresses:

  • Improving color accuracy in optical devices
  • Enhancing image quality in photography
  • Increasing performance of optical systems

Benefits

The benefits of this technology include:

  • Better color reproduction
  • Enhanced image sharpness
  • Improved overall optical performance

Potential Commercial Applications

This technology has potential in:

  • Camera lens manufacturing industry
  • Medical imaging equipment sector
  • Aerospace and defense technology development

Possible Prior Art

One possible prior art is the use of specific optical coatings to improve color accuracy in optical systems.

What are the specific chromaticity values required for this optical glass?

The specific chromaticity values required for this optical glass are b*≥4.8 and b*≥0.1.

How does this technology improve image quality in photography?

This technology improves image quality in photography by providing better color reproduction and enhancing overall optical performance, resulting in sharper images with improved clarity and accuracy.


Original Abstract Submitted

The present invention relates to an optical glass having refractive index of 1.55 or more and having chromaticity b* that satisfies b*≥4.8 under A light source in a CIELab representation. The present invention also relates to an optical glass having refractive index of 1.55 or more, having a ratio (b*/|a*|) of chromaticity b* to an absolute value of chromaticity a* that satisfies b*|a*|≥0.55 under A light source in a CIELab representation, and satisfying b*≥0.1.