Apple inc. (20240369841). Adjusting a Tunable Lens in an Electronic Device simplified abstract
Adjusting a Tunable Lens in an Electronic Device
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Igor Stamenov of San Ramon CA (US)
Gareth D Hastings of San Jose CA (US)
Jason Chen of Sunnyvale CA (US)
Matthew D. Hollands of Cambridge (GB)
Amrith V. Ram of Los Gatos CA (US)
Adjusting a Tunable Lens in an Electronic Device - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240369841 titled 'Adjusting a Tunable Lens in an Electronic Device
The abstract describes an electronic device with a tunable lens that can operate in multiple modes, including normal, presbyopia-mitigation, near-focus, and negative power boost modes. The device gathers data during operation to adjust the tunable lens accordingly. It can switch between modes based on factors such as viewing nearby objects, low ambient light levels, and high eye fatigue levels. The device can notify the user when the tunable lens changes modes.
- Tunable lens with multiple operating modes
- Data-driven adjustment of the lens
- Switching between modes based on various factors
- Notification to the user when modes change
- Transition period for switching between modes
Potential Applications: - Eyewear technology - Camera lenses - Microscopes - Telescopes
Problems Solved: - Addressing presbyopia - Enhancing user comfort in different lighting conditions - Improving viewing experience for users with eye fatigue
Benefits: - Enhanced vision quality - Improved user experience - Customizable settings for different needs
Commercial Applications: Title: "Advanced Tunable Lens Technology for Enhanced Vision Devices" This technology can be applied in the development of smart glasses, augmented reality devices, and medical equipment such as endoscopes.
Prior Art: Prior art related to this technology may include research on tunable lenses, adaptive optics, and vision correction devices.
Frequently Updated Research: Researchers are constantly exploring new materials and technologies to improve the performance and versatility of tunable lenses in various applications.
Questions about tunable lens technology: 1. How does the tunable lens technology in this electronic device differ from traditional fixed lenses? - The tunable lens technology allows for dynamic adjustments based on user needs and environmental factors, providing a more versatile and customizable experience. 2. What are the potential long-term implications of using tunable lenses in electronic devices? - The use of tunable lenses can lead to advancements in vision correction, imaging technology, and other fields, offering new possibilities for innovation and improvement in user experience.
Original Abstract Submitted
an electronic device may include a lens module with a tunable lens. the tunable lens may be operable in multiple modes such as a normal mode, a presbyopia-mitigation mode, a near-focus mode, and a negative power boost mode. during operation, the electronic device may gather data and adjust the tunable lens based on the gathered data. the tunable lens may be switched from the normal mode to the presbyopia-mitigation mode in response to determining that a nearby object is being viewed through the lens module. the tunable lens may be switched from the normal mode to the negative power boost mode in response to ambient light levels being low and/or eye fatigue levels being high. the tunable lens may switch between modes over a transition period. an output device may notify the user when the tunable lens changes modes.
